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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
1
Dolton Village Board, September 18, discusses speeding up street grading on Park Avenue, sidewalk projects on 188th and 138th streets, removal of buffalo boxes, and plumber access. Light contracts and rate discussions with Riverdale officials continue, while water meters and sewer extension receive procedural approvals.
Trustee Harter noted several property owners on Greenwood Avenue between Chicago and Ann Streets were assessed for sewer work, but plans failed to show the same. President Claussen presented a sketch of the property, and the board instructed the clerk to seek a written opinion from Special Assessment Attorney Markman on the board’s legal rights in the matter.
Schwab’s store will close at 2 o’clock Friday September 22 and not reopen until Monday morning September 25 due to holiday. S. W. Schwab.
Hotel guests found no water as Trustee Ladwig shut off supply overnight to stop sewer waste. The valve was found rusty and defective causing overflow. President Schmidt called from Chicago. Logan questions lack of notice. Board likely to discuss at next meeting.
Jacob Perry longtime Kensington resident and father of Daniel Perry of Dalton died September 19 1014. A fragmentary world news item then describes Spain’s general labor upheavals and martial law with clashes and strikes across major cities. Also notes a Scout Graft pamphlet by D W Pollard and a St Mary’s Bazaar at Dillner’s Pavilion Dalton listing dates.
Dora Famm and friends hosted a variety shower for Alma Heinrich, fiancée of Wm. Bachmann Jr., at the Bachmann home. Guests brought presents, enjoyed a luncheon, and music. Local families and neighbors attended, with brief notes on other social visits and community events in Riverdale and Dolton.
Miss Ida Paeper of 11856 Michigan Ave Roseland cordially invites the public to a millinery opening on September 22 and 23. German spoken.
The Married Men defeated the Single Men 3 to 1 at Tasay on Blinkies grounds in a brisk 53 minute game. Pitchers Ira Hastings and Ted Reich excelled, with Reich guiding his brothers Louis and Bill at bat. key plays by Simnick at third and several center field catches drew praise from spectators. A return game is planned for Sunday Oct 1 with likely the same lineup.
Special attraction Sunday afternoon and evening at Photoplay Land's Hall Dolton. Capt. Kate the Animal Trader's Daughter features wild beasts and thrilling Africa scenes. First show 7 15 PM Admission 10c children 5c. Also a sale ad for a 4 room house and large barn near Riverdale Dalton with details in The Pointer office.
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