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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
8
Local note reports a humorous incident where fifteen Germans were locked in at the Plattdeutsche Gilde meeting in Village Hall and released by Village President Mueller with Captain Gleason monitoring the situation. The item blends light gossip with references to local families and events.
Caleb Lincoln Sweet a Glenwood resident and longtime public servant died at his home last Friday aged 90 years 8 months He served as schoolmaster county supervisor township assessor road commissioner and school director for many years He was born January 1 1824 in Lake County Ohio and lived in Thornton Bloom townships most of his life Funeral services were held at the old homestead last Monday conducted by Rev J B Fleming The Chicago Heights Star notes his civic contributions and farming life before his death.
A shower honored Miss Eva VanErden. visits include Mr. and Mrs. P. Breen and Mrs. F. Tanis in Roseland. The Women’s Missionary Union meets October 8 at The First Reformed Church with three programs. Local plans note travel, church services, and village board actions including bills approved for various residents and firms.
OQakglen and Bernice Garret Paarlberg left for Prairie View Illinois with unclear purpose. Anna Paarlberg becomes West Side Hospital Chicago nurse superintendent. Diphtheria cases at Warren Hughes improving. Carpenter foreman Robinson injured critically in brickyard shed collapse. Jake Strong also injured but recovering. Jennie IntHout visited Chicago two weeks. Mrs Hasper of Englewood stayed with Van Bodegraven family. Steinbach switch and Steinbach filing tare station updated by Pennsylvania Railroad and Slolland Sugar Co. Dykstra accident near Gohe Wednesday night. no injuries, machine damaged, bystander Dahlman moved machine back on road.
About 49 busy people attended the Ridge Notes The Experience Social raising 10.00 for the world peace movement and the Christmas ship. After lunch and a humorous recitation from Mr. Jacobson of Chicago the group played games and enjoyed a watermelon feast.
Notice to bidders for sealing bids by the Dalton village clerk to haul and spread crushed stone on streets. Bids due by 8 p.m. October 5, 1914, priced per yard with yardage by quarry weights. Cars to be set at Indiana avenue and 50th street.
Sunday, October 4, 1914 service schedule includes St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church at 9:00 am Sunday school 9:00 am confession 9:30 am sermon and Lord's Supper 10:00 am led by Rev H Wind. St Marys Catholic Church offers 8:00 Low Mass 10:30 High Mass Benediction and 2:30 instruction for children led by Rev W Derrmer.
The church schedules a 2:15 p.m. Sunday School with a Rally Day souvenir for all attendees and a 7:30 p.m. service followed by the annual congregational meeting. Peace Sunday will be observed per President Wilson. Members are urged to attend for encouraging reports and the election of three church council members. Rev. Geo P Kahbele, Pastor.
English preaching on the first Sunday at 10 30 AM. German preaching on all other Sundays at 10 30 AM. English evening services on the second and fourth Sunday at 7 30 PM. Sunday school each Sunday at 9 30 AM. Reverend J O Herrmeister serves as pastor.
The Dolton M. E. Church lists Sabbath School at 9 45 with superintendent EF J Claussen and a new adult Bible class. Morning worship at 11 includes Holy Communion on first Sunday alternating months, evening worship at 7 30 with junior choir, evangelistic sermon, and special music. Week night services, choir rehearsals, and a first Friday imperial board meeting are noted. A Universal Peace service is planned for October with the president’s proclamation and special music. A Boys Club meeting for strife boys over 12 is announced.
Immanuel Church hosts a Bazaar at Dillner's Pavilion from October 6 to 10. St. Marys Church also schedules a Bazaar Vetonder 19 1020 at Luud's Tail in Dolton.
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