Sad Christmas Obits From Dalton Area Remembered
Obituary notices from Dalton report the deaths of Mrs. Sophia Themer Schmidt aged 72, of La Grippe, and Eda Pauline Lund aged 36 from pneumonia, with mentions of families, church ties, and multiple funeral arrangements. Additional notices cover Karl Holmes at 21, Theodore Kramer in Woodmen records, and related local deaths and services.
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Jacob Schmidt
Dalton
At & Gelocs
la Grippe
Martin
Joseph Schmidt
Dora
Wm Bartling
Chicago
Possen-Linzen
Germany
America
Dolton
Louis
John
Jacob
Sarah
Joseph
St. Paul’s
Eda Pauline Lund
Frank
Alma
Edna
Graceland Cemetery
Theodore Kramer
G. G. Press
Calumet Camp
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Dolton Bakery Ad and Minnesota Returnee News
Don't Wait Order your Fruit and Pound Cake for the holidays at once. The Dolton Bakery, Phone Dolton 373. Paul Breczinski who has been working at Marshall, Minn., the past summer and fall has returned home for an extended visit with his aged father and brother, Emil Brecsinski and family. He likes the Northwest and expects to return in the spring.
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The
Dolton Bakery
Dolton
Paul Breczinski
Marshall, Minn
Emil Brecsinski
Northwest
Knitting Service Seeks Orders For Hosiery
Mrs ee Dickhoff of 13757 Stinois Street River s invites orders for knitting stockings and socks for men women and children using a knitting machine.
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Ee Dickhoff
Stinois Street
Rivers
Local and Personal News from Blue Island Community
Mrs. Jacob Decklar and others were guests of Mr and Mrs Christ Dicke man of Blue Island last Sunday. An Oyster Supper at Dalton M E Church is planned for Friday December 16 with 25c adults and 10c children. The Rosebud Pleasure Club hosts a Masquerade Ball at Freischhauer's Pavilion December 17.
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Jacob Decklar
Helen Decklar
Wm. Cooper
Mies Richardson
Christ Dicke
Blue Island
Dalton M. E
Price
August Hereford
136Th Street
Riverdale
Englewood Hospital
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Freischhauer’s
Riverdate
Dee
Postal Rules For Post Cards In Riverdale P O
Do not post packages until weighed and postage placed. Return address should be in the upper left corner. Post cards under envelopes with transparent coverings must have stamps on outside at letter rate if writing. greeting cards only require one cent if the envelope is not sealed. No mail with glass or tinsel particles.
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J. F. Collins
Riverdale
P. O
St Mary’s Church Advent Services and Altar Society Devotion
On Sunday December 51 the St Marys Church holds Masses at 8 and 10 30 with Dec 2 30 Christian Doctrine at 2 30 and Devotion for Altar Society members at 3 00 followed by Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament after the regular meeting and lecture led by Rev A A Riss pastor.
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Ber LI
Lulu
Altar Society
A. A. Riss
Tobacco bad habit epidemic in Riverdale schools
An editorial warnings about tobacco use among youths, urging parents teachers and guardians to act. It argues tobacco damages education growth and future success, cites exams and admissions as markers of harm, and calls for parents to teach children to quit with maturity and discipline. F. A. Costello.
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Riverdale
Business College
West Point
F. A. Costello
George Washington Lodge Elects 189 Officers for 111 Year
The Switchmen's Union of North America Geo Washington Lodge No. 189 elected officers for the year 111 at a recent regular meeting. Officers include John O' Bren President Ed Vickers Vice President Geo W Luckenuill Secretary Treasurer P H Sexton Journal Agent Directors D J Gallagher Chair man H M Carney S G Richter. The secretary notes two boxes of cigars were bought and a local businessman donated one box, signaling strong turnout and anticipation of a forthcoming dance.
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George Washington Lodge
Geo. Washington Lodge
Switchmen’s Union of North America
John O' Bren
Ed. Vickers
Geo. W. Luckenuill
Treas
P. H. Sexton
D. J. Gallagher
H. M. Carney
G. Richter
Riverdale Improvement Association Names Officers for 19__
The Riverdale Improvement Association elected officers for the year 191 as follows on the last Monday evening. Thos F. Kinney was named President Fr Baker Vice President John E B Schafer Secretary and F A Reich Treasurer.
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John Berger
Home Sweet Home
Max Schlund
St. Nichols
Neb
F. C. Propper
Schlund
82Nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Propper
Max
Henry Jonas
Xjohn Fisher
Globe Station
Wichert
Momence
Kern & Ripley
Riverdale City School
William Stern
Ida Stieman
Emma Wichmann
Otto Schumann
Frankfort
Ind
Anna Peters
Fred Peters
Dalton
Gustav Spuebler
Chicago
New Lenox
Riverdale Improvement Association
Thos F. Kinney
BR. Baker
John EB. Schafer
F. A. Reich
Photoplay Lund's Hall Features This Week
Friday evening pressed Roses the comedy drama opens with Saturday showing Spirit of the West a western drama Sunday brings Fatal Gold Nugget along with other pictures and songs each night in Lund's Hall program.
Notice of Individual Debt Liability
Notice by W. H. Coleman stating he will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than himself.
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W. H.coleman
What’s the Matter with the I C Riverdale Station
The Pointer criticizes the Illinois Central for mismanagement at Riverdale station. It questions frequent station-agent turnover, dirty depot conditions, poor lighting, misrouted freight, unattended mornings, and ticketing gaps. It argues officials aim to harm Riverdale while blocking streetcar access.
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Ilinois Central
Riverdale
Central
City Improvement Association Praises Mayor Busse
The Twenty Seventh Precinct Thirty Third Ward Improvement Association of Chicago passed resolutions thanking Mayor Frederick A. Busse for prompt attention to Riverdale water sewer and cement sidewalk needs. The documents were to be recorded and a copy presented to the mayor.
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Twenty Seventh Precinct
Thirty Third Ward Improvement Association of Chicago
Twenty- Seventh Precinct
Thirty-third Ward Improvement Association
Riverdale
Frederick A. Busse
Frederick A Busge
Cone
Joun F. Lapwin
Sea’y
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Death Angel
Eda Lund
Earl Holmes
Karl Holmes
Samuel Holmes
Alice
Oakwoods Cemetery
Illinois Central
Brother Kramer
Calumet
William Kopizinsk
Michigan Central Garde
Pullman Hospital
St. Luke’s Court
State Street
Roseland
Herman Vorlmar
Henry
Frederick Goos
Monee, Ill
St. Mary’s Church
A. Castello
Bowen School
Riverdale Improvement Associatlon
Photoplay
Lund’s Hall
I. C
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