Killed by Cars: Local Railroad Conductor Dies
Al Mueller of the C and E I transfer crew was found dead in the yards near the Illinois Brick Yards in Dalton. His watch stopped at 8 16 p m and it is believed he fell from a coal car. An inquest was held and his death attributed to accidental injury. he was about 50, a member of multiple lodges and insured in them all.
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al Mueller
Illinois Brick Yards
Dalton
Gentelman
Neidew
Detroit
Mich
Switchmen’s Union
The
Eagles
Order of Railway Conductors
al? Muller
Panhandle lineman Antone Steinbach Jr. dies in railroad accident
Antone Steinbach Jr a transfer conductor on the Panhandle was crushed to death at 4 00 am Wednesday while switching coal cars on a railside track. He died after being taken to Monroe Hospital. The Thorn ton Township native 22 leaves parents five sisters and three brothers. Funeral Saturday at 2 00 pm from the Steinbach home to Oakglen Cemetery.
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Antone Steinbach
Panhandle
16Th Street
Monroe Hospital
Tony
Thornton Township
Globe Station
Steinbach
Glove
Oakglen
Arm Amputation Sinks Roy Johnson After Track Accident
Roy Johnson, a messenger boy at Yard Centre, was crushed under a moving train while crossing at 147th street at 10 40. He was taken to Englewood Hospital by special train and faces an above elbow amputation. He is brother to Mrs J R Stanley and seventeen. Frieda Greiling hosted a cinch club gathering at 303 136th Place with Mayme Marthaler winning first prize and Jessie Phillips the booby. The next event will be at Tillie Hansen’s on Otte Boulevard in Chicago Heights.
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Roy Johnson
E. I
Yard Centre
147Th Street
Englewood Hospital
Mr. Johnson
J. R. Stanley
Frieda Greiling
Mayme Marthaler
Tillie Hansen
Frances Neiderkorn
Marquette Marthaler
Jessie Phillips
Carrie Marthaler
Wilhelmina Uttermark
Otte
Boulevard
Chicago Heights
Riverdale Board Sets Town Drainage and Tax Plans
Riverdale trustees met in regular session approving drainage work to extend sewer lines east of Wabash avenue and tile a cross line near Brandt’s. They ordered repairs for a culvert on Halsted street and discussed water tax audits, with engineers to adjust the village map for $30. A Sanitary District request to erect poles was referred to the attorney, and a street inquiry involving Mr Pope was tabled for consultation. Christmas cake advertising appeared in the meeting notes.
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Riverdale
Deam
Navy
Goos
Wabash Avenue
137Th Place
Unruh
Brandt
Pennsylvania Company
Brick Yard No
138Th Street
Justee Bonse
Bonse
Halsted Street
Terminal Railroad
Neimeyer
Dean
Hall and Buildings
Kennedy
Hall
H. R. Penfield
Sanitary District
Reich
Pope
Crustee Deam
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company Officers Elected for 1910
The following named officers have been elected for the year 1910 Richard Hess President Henry Schmidt Vice President Wm Nichman Secretary Nicholas Simon Treasurer Louis E Reich Captain John DeVries 1st Lieutenant fenry Mohr 2d Lieutenant Otto Lentz Engineer Richard Reich Housekeeper L BE Reich Delegate to State Convention Richard Hees Alternate
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Richard Hess
Henry Schmidt
Wm. Nichman
Nicholas Simon
Louis E. Reich
John DeVries
Fenry Mohr
Otto Lentz
Richard Reich
L. BE. Reich
Richard Hees
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters elect 1910 officers
The W C O F elected officers for 1910 at the annual meeting held last Sunday afternoon. Names include Magdalen Ripley as Chief Ranger Carne Huntley as Vice Chief Ranger Emma Kelley as Recording Secretary Katherine Kurz as Financial Secretary and Catharine Flick as Treasurer.
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Magdalen Ripley
Carne Huntley
Emma Kelley
Katherine Kurz
Catharine Flick
Quarterly Conference Sermon at Dalton M E Church
Rev William Macafer D D superintendent of Chicago District preaches at the Dalton M E Church Sunday at 11 in the morning with special music. Everyone is invited. Lost a pair of boys gold spectacles between 144th street and Riverdale School, reward offered at the Pointer office.
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William Macafer
D. D
Chicago
M. E
Dalton
144Th Street
Riverdale School
Train wreck at Grand Crossing injures riverdale men
A Business Men's Special derailed after striking an open switch near Grand Crossing at 8 20 am last Tuesday. William Dillner John Harms and several Riverdale and Dalton men were shaken up with injuries described as wet scratched and bleeding. Witnesses recount searing steam and a telescoped smoker with passengers escaping by rear doors and windows.
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Grand Crossing
Wm. Dillner
John Marris
Riverdale
Dalton
William Dillner
John Harms
Bred Weber
Messrs Dillner
Harms
John Harrs
William
Dillner
Mr. Harms
Ruverdale
William Mawrer
Local Correspondent Notes Social Visits and Family News
Locals report Ellen Waddell returning from Wilmette after a two week visit with Mrs Chas Stafford Mississippi River area. Several residents guest in Riverdale including Mr and Mrs Kummelehnne Richton Il and Miss Isabella Reed Villa Grove Ill with Hattie Harter Dalton. Mrs Verdine and Mrs Dexter West Pullman visited Mrs Klinkbaummer. Henry Koehncke Jr in Elgin Ill with a packing firm. N O Oliver Thornton visited John Pauls and family Indiana Ave Riverdale. Mrs Kinney traveling to Columbia City Ind after death of grandmother Harriet Noble. Ella Pohlers hosted a party with dancing and lunch. Emil Rosenthal of Riverdale confined by rheumatism at 2316 West Twelfth St. Pilz Dalton celebrated first American anniversary. planning a retail shoe store. Mrs Bluch Beecher called after fire destroyed barn and contents. no house damage. Pointer notes Seattle Post-Intelligencer feature on William Hastings of Riverdale now in Centralia Wash with healthful family life.
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Ellen Waddell
Chas. Stafford
Wilmette, NL
H. Kummelehnne
Richton, Il
Peter Pauls
134Th Street
Isabella Reed
Villa Grove
Iil
Hattie Harter
Dalton
Herbert Verdine
Dexter
West Pullman
Albert Klinkbaummer
Henry Koehncke, Jr
Elgin
Ill
Emil Rosenthal
Riverdale
West Twelfth Street
Richard Pilz
America
George B Luch
Beecher
John Boyens
Seattle Post - Intelligencer
Centralia
Wash
William Hastings
Iastinge
Aldermen Seek Riverdale Rail Crossing Resolution Next Week
Riverdale and Dalton residents attend a Transportation Committee session at City Hall to push for a Riverdale extension and a crossing at 130th Street. Aldermen and railroad officials vow to arrange a special train and press for a settlement between Calumet and South Chicago Railway and Illinois Central.
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River Dale
Dalton
Transportation Comittee
City Hall
Cucape
Street Car and Railway Company
Riverdale
130Th Street
City of Chicago
Calumet and South Chicago Railway Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Ten Dollar Prize Offer At Reich Jeweler Dolton
From December 1 to December 31 1909 A P Reich jeweler of Dolton offers one chance per dollar invested on any stock item valued at ten dollars. Winners may apply winnings toward articles over ten dollars as part payment. A Burnt Leather Banner Calendar is also given free to customers.
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A. P. Reich
Dolton
Holiday Candies from Jennie C Dolton
A home made box of candies offered to bring joy to children for Christmas. The note invites trying a brandy XN chocolate for holiday sweetness.
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Jennie C, Dolton
Stork Notes Three Newborns in Riverdale and Dolton
Mr and Mrs Daniel Perry welcome a boy born Wednesday morning. If Dan cannot see you you will know the reason. Mr and Mrs Arist Dreshall of 136th place Riverdale announce a boy. Mr and Mrs Ceriveau of Dolton welcome a girl.
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Daniel Perry
Dan
Arist Dreshall
Moving Picture Show Attracts With Western Themed Films
Moving Picture Show scheduled Saturday at 7 p m features SENORITA a lively Western film with audience appeal Also daily shows include MEXICAN COWBOYS Sunday 6 30 p m RED WING an Indian adventure Comforting hall invites friends and patrons John Hruby Mar
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Red Wing
Hall
John Hruby
Mar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dalton Yards
Anton Steinbach
Antone Steinbach, Jr
Riverdale Board
Dolton Bakery
Wm. Minardow
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company No
Women’s Catholic Order OF Foresters
John Hoppe, Jr
Chicago Business College
W. Schwab
Michael H. Kelley
Otto F. Reich
Edmond Claussen
Riverdale and
Illinois Central
Chas
Reading
Ernest Bihl
Hegwisch
St. Mary’s Church
Altar Society
St. Mary’s Ladies’ Foresters Court
St. Luke’s Foresters Court
Stork
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