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Mrs. Rudloff Retires From Dolton Dry Goods Store After 20 Years
Mrs. M Rudloff ran a Dolton dry goods and notions shop for nearly two decades and has retired to focus on home and children. Born November 11 1858 in Stellen Province Germany she learned cooking in Berlin before emigrating to the United States arriving in Chicago July 18 1880. She married Louis Rudloff in 1881 and moved to Dolton where they built a business and home until his death in 1898 leaving four children Ella William Walter and Herta. Her store opened in 1890 and she built a reputation for fair credit and judging character as she closes her shop with best wishes from friends.
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Marshall Field, Jr
Louis Rudloff
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William
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Herta