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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
7
Phoebe and Josiah contend with his meddling mother during a tense visit that ends with a mischief resolved by Phoebe’s clever baking. Mrs Penny’s sharp, overbearing presence disrupts daily life until a quiet kitchen victory reaffirms family ties.
Algerian farmers once spent much to destroy the dwarf palm but science has turned it into wealth. Its leaves yield fibers used as a substitute for horsehair in mattresses cushions chairs and similar fillings. Other plants supply fibers but the African dwarf palm leads this industry.
In Seoul reports say measures are underway to find a wife for the 11 year old prince imperial. Rumor mentions the prime minister's daughter as a possible match, though motives behind the match remain unclear.
A new mission church rises near Edenbridge England on economical lines. Ladies dig foundations and villagers donate spare time to building with most materials gifted by friends.
A claim that Paris consumes 37 000 horses annually circulates with some Parisians attributing it to dietary customs. The statement blends rumor and regional pride while sparking discussion on food traditions.
Moses Eggleston 78 and Mary M. Grade 61 of Chestnut secured a marriage license after tearful vows. Both have histories of repeated marriages and divorces, with the groom marrying five times and the bride four. They said they were made for each other and want to spend their last days together.
Cairo United States Inspectors Waltz and Hodge found the Dick Fowler crew not guilty of reckless navigation during President Roosevelt's Mississippi trip on October 3. Capt. Vancuser of the Lily filed the charge. the Dick Fowler had escorted the president downriver.
Clyde Duffield a farm hand drank half a gallon of whisky in an hour and died in the night. A coroner’s jury found the betting on drinking capacity invalid. Temperance workers plan to use the death in spring local option arguments. Bloomington reports Mrs. Albert Buescher near death in Denver Mercy hospital recalls her husband’s disappearance three months ago.
Bloomington Indiana. Edgar N Jennings a 12 year coachman for John Stevenson a local capitalist attempted to shoot Stevenson. Stevenson wrested the pistol from Jennings head and struggled until aid arrived. Jennings overpowered and jailed. Suspect believed to be demented. Stevenson is brother of Adlai Stevenson.
Clyde Duffield, a farm hand near Ivesdale, consumed four pints of whisky in an hour after boasting of his capacity and downed a half pint in one draught. A jury ruled acute alcoholism caused his death. County temperance workers plan to use the case in anti saloon campaigning this spring.
Rockford Oscar Nelson, a rich hardware merchant, took his own life by inhaling gas amid ongoing financial strain. He faced mounting economic pressure and evident worry over business troubles.
East St Louis meeting of the Anti-Saloon League discussed prosecuting Mayor Cook for treason if he aided saloon keepers to evade the law. Harmon cited 327 violating saloons as evidence and alleged promises not to close in exchange for votes. State efforts would focus on law enforcement in Chicago and East St Louis.
Six year old Glen Rowley of Canton died at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago after a corn kernel became lodged in his windpipe while feeding chickens. He had swallowed about six kernels twelve days earlier and could not be saved despite Canton doctors efforts and transfer to the city hospital.
Alton reported the death of Z B Job age 92 born 1815 in Fairfax county Virginia. He moved to Madison county in 1833 and helped establish Alton area by donating Upper Alton university and the first public park. He served four terms in the Illinois legislature and was a notable landowner and friend of Lincoln and Douglas. Surviving are four children Z B Job Jr Mrs H J Bowman and Miss Dollie Job of Alton and Fred W Job of Chicago Employers association.
In Springfield the grand assembly reelected Mrs. Mary P. Miller and Mrs. Carrie Skaggs as treasurers. Mrs. Nellie L. Harris of Chicago won reelection as chief instructress over Mrs. Lillie E. Stewart. The assembly increased the next year’s appropriations for the Odd Fellow home at Mattoon and the Lincoln orphans home from 3500 to 5000 dollars.
William Lathrop former Rockford city clerk and hospital president dies at his home from injuries after a horse and buggy collision in the city park at age 82. He helped found the Republican party in Illinois and defeated Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut for Congress in the 4th district in 1876. His daughter Julia Jathrop serves on the state board of charities.
A head on collision between a Chicago and Alton passenger train and a Vandalia freight near Farmdale six miles east of Peoria resulted in one death and seven injuries. Fireman Earl Wherff of Terre Haute Indiana perished at Proctor Hospital in the city.
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