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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
10
Obituary for George Hahnhaus born December 8 1859 in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. Died September 18 1917 in Homewood Illinois at 67 years 9 months 11 days. Survived by wife Mary Clark, a son and a stepson, plus relatives. Funeral at Centerville Indiana with burial there. Also local notes on accidents and visits in Peoria and Chicago Heights.
Ridge resident Norman Engel left for Cheyenne to visit brother Lawrence and friends then plan a cross country tour. Mrs. Wm Gentry and son William depart Madison Wisconsin after a parental visit. John Grelke remains seriously ill. A well attended social featured warehouse workers, cake and coffee. Garret Jacobsma hosted Nick Van Dommelen of South Holland over Sunday.
We thank neighbors and friends Rey McCracken and all who sent flowers and furnished their automobiles for sympathy and kindness at the death and burial of our infant son Willis. R. M. Rodman and Wife
The September 26 1917 village board session notes payments to several individuals, agreement with Phoenix on the Vincennes road, and private status of DeRuiter road with quit claim needs. Red Cross Auxiliary organized with drive urged and residents encouraged to wear buttons. local notices include residents visiting relatives and duty calls.
Mrs Elvira C Morgan of Grand Crossing died Friday September 21 at 2 a.m. aged 68. Funeral services were held Sunday at her home conducted by Rev R O Thomas with Miss Gretchen Ernst singing. She was born February 15 1849 in Allegheny City PA and later lived in South Chicago. Survived by son Carl P Morgan daughter Mrs Arthur Boldt two brothers Edward H and Louis C Moffett. Her son Louis G Morgan drowned in 1896. Her husband was Kansas Secretary of State.
The Mertens family expresses sincere thanks to all who remembered them during their bereavement.
The morning service will be our annual harvest home service at Qua Saviour's Lutheran Church located at 138th Street and Wabash Ave. Bible School begins at 9:30 with morning worship at 10:80 and evening worship at 7:30. Wednesday Bible Hour at 7:30 led by Pastor J. Wattrr Bresecen.
The Village of Riverdale invites bids by 8 p m on Wednesday Oct 3 for a 5 ft 4 in wide cement sidewalk along both sides of 136th street linking to existing walks on Indiana Avenue and a west alley. Work includes 1446.13 sq ft of 5 inch sidewalk with base and labor. Bids require 10 percent certified check. Details from Wm Lotz sidewalk chair and Village Clerk F O Bergold.
Charles Ross stars in The Senator a five part political drama at Dolyton Theater on Friday Charlotte Walker presents Mary Dawsons Secret a four part thriller at Dolyton Saturday Mrs Vernon Castle in The Wings of Death 13th chapter at Dolyton Sunday Leah Baird stars in The Lights of New York with Cupid's Rival a two reel comedy Matinee 3 and Evening 7 at Dolyton Wednesday Lillian Walker in The Ordeal of Elizabeth a five part drama with a comedy in the mix Johnny G Hrury Mer.
The Board of Directors of School District No 149 invites bids for two Smyth System heating stoves in good condition. Bids may be left with directors and may be rejected at the board's discretion. Bids will be opened at 8 PM October 10.
Bargain sale offers nearly new furniture including 2 beds 12 20 dollars, 1 davenport 12 dollars, dining table 12 dollars, 1 arm chair 4 dollars, 1 arm rocker 4 dollars, 1 sewing rocker 2 dollars, 6 kitchen chairs 5 dollars each, 1 oil stove three burners 8 dollars, rug 9 by 12 8 dollars, 2 pedestals 75 cents each. Cash terms. OakGlen Ill
The undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday October 4 1917 at Berger Station on the old Eagle farm the entire crop and personal property of Henry Selhorn deceased. Items include 2 horses 1 cow about 3 dozen chickens 2 wagons 1 top buggy 1 mowing machine 1 hay rake 1 pulverizer 1 plow 1 drag several cultivators 1 corn shelter 1 set double harness 1 single buggy harness 4 ton hay 8 acres corn 8 acres beets seed potatoes plus part of household goods stove heater lawn swing and more. Terms cash. Henry J Dillner Auctioneer.
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