Riverdale crossing debated on Central Railroad trip
A Central Railroad special train to Riverdale with city and streetcar officials examined crossing options from 130th to 134th Streets. Aldermen urged a safe practical solution while noting the interlocking yard constraints and proposing a full diagram of yard tracks and Riverdale houses for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinneors Central Railroad
Riverdale
Illinois Central
Randolph Street
Grand Crossing
Burnside
95Th Street
Railroad and
Street Car Company
103D Street
111Th
115Th Streets
130Th Street
Attorney Brennan
The
Central
Plumbe
Calumet Electric
134Th Street
134Th
130Th
134Th Streets
Bill
Reading
Railroad Company
Transportation Committee
Riverdale Officials Seek Safe Route for Street Car Line
Riverdale representatives Otto IX Reich Simon Schoon Herman Horn and T F Kinney debate a street rail route. Schoon and Horn push crossing at 130th Street while learning land south of 134th Street isn’t railroad owned. City and railway officials may settle the matter for community safety and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto IX. Reich
Simon Schoon
Herman Horn
T. F. Kinney
Riverdale
Schoon
Mr. Horn
130Th Street
134Th Street
Accompanied Remains of Albert Mueller to Detroit
The body of Albert Mueller was accompanied to Detroit by Frank Smith Clarence O Brien Wm McMullen and Albert Horton representing the Switchmen Railway Conductors and the Fagles. Remains were first taken to Bay City Michigan to allow his mother to see them before burial. She could not attend the funeral and arranged power of attorney for George Schwanke of Dalton to settle the affairs and estate, carrying life insurance from several unions and the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Clarence O’brien
Wm. McMullen
Albert Horton
al. Muellen
Detroit
Bay City
Mich
George Schwanke
Dalton
Eagles
Busy at C E I Yards Amid Record Rail Traffic
The C and E I Railroad reports its yards handling a record volume of business with about thirty switch engines active by day and thirteen at night. Coal is transferred at the Haney plant to vax cars as Northwestern roads send in grain and lumber for loading. Tom Harper, superintendent at the transfer plant, notes it is one of the busiest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vax
Haney
Tom Harper
Delton Welcomes A 14-Pound Baby Boy
The Stork reports a Delton birth of a 14 pound baby boy born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Max Gess. Proud parents include Mr and Mrs Chas West who hail the largest boy ever born in Delton. The infant is described as a mighty hefty newborn.
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Max Gess
Delton
Max
Chas. West
Winners named in Baby Contest at Moving Picture Show
The handsomest babies contest closed Wednesday night with 338 contestants. Winners include No 12 Myron Wad dell first prize No 2 Lillie Ohleson second prize No 17 Mildred Mable Daebno third prize No 3 Loretta and Minnie Fleischhbauer fourth prize No 19 Louis Bishop fifth prize No 8 Francis Wells sixth prize.
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Moving Picture Show
Myron R. Waddell
Lillie Ohleson
Mildred Mable Daebno
Loretta
Minnie Fleischhbauer
Louis Bishop
Francis Wells
Students Home For Holidays Train Brings Champaign Students
A 19 coach special train arrived in Chicago Wednesday evening carrying students from the state university at Champaign for the holiday vacation. Representatives from Thornton Township High School include Louis and John Harms Herman Schnoor Arthur Claugsen from Dolton Peter Dahlenberg of South Holland Harold Thompson James Lane Ross Brattey and Norman Hobson of Harvey. Miss Addie Berger also a university student returned home with the Dolton party.
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Chicago
State University
Champaign
Thornton Township High School
Louis
John Harms
Herman Schnoor
Arthur Claugsen
Dolton
Peter Dahlenberg
South Holland
Harold Thompson
James Lane
Ross Brattey
Norman Hobson
Harvey
Addie Berger
The
Universy
Local Society Notices and Upcoming Events
Locals mention Henry Hahn selling shares and a Christmas gift subscription offer for The Pointer. Updates cover a Prize Masquerade Ball at Riverdale Park, visits among Dolton and Chicago residents, and community plans for Christmas trees and church services.
Sewer Work Underway for Dalton Sewer Project
Monaghan Gros begins Dalton sewer construction with ground gelling material. Contractors Nick Vanderaa and Joe Schmidt haul stone and cement for the bulkhead, supporting early phase work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaghan Gros
Dalton
Nick Vanderaa
Joe Schmidt
Homewood Holiday Festives and Local Updates
Santa Claus visited Homewood with William Warning guiding the tour and a stop at Farr's giving every child popcorn and candy while War ning advertises evening hours. The community mourns Mrs. Dawe died December 19 after years of illness and is buried at Cooper's Grove. Frank Cowing returns from Lansing to help at the telephone exchange during his mother's death. The paper notes calendars from merchants, ice being hauled for coal costs, and Dan Curran buying a sleigh, ending with Christmas cheer and a humorous caveat about cigars.
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Santa Claus
Wm. Warning
A. P. Farr’s
Farr’s
Wm. Dawe
Homewood
Schaumberg
Dupage County
Illinois
Richton
Ill
William
Mars. Dawe
Cooper’s Grove Lutheran Cemetery
Frank Cowing
Lansing
Mich
Anne Sisters
Dan Curran
B Goesel
Dan
Gil
Horse dies from rusted nail bite at Wausau Lumber
South Holland reports a valuable horse lost to blood poison after stepping on a rusty nail. Dr. Steffens of Holland, a Hope College professor, will lead services at First Reformed Church Sunday. Relatives announce the death of Mrs. Walter De Graff, buried Friday. Cherry Mine sufferers benefit concert planned by South Ielland Orchestra for Saturday night, January 1, with 15 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Ten Dollar Prize Offer At Reich Jeweler Dolton
Beginning December 1909 every dollar spent in my store earns one chance on any stock item valued at ten dollars. Winners may apply the prize toward articles over ten dollars as part payment. A Burnt Leather Gamer Calendar is also free with purchases. Reich Jeweler Dolton offers the promotion and calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz
Reich
Dolton Village Board Holds Cold Evening Meeting
The Dolton Village Board met in regular session at the village hall moved to Trustee Lunds store due to cold. President pro tem was elected and reports on drainage poles water main and a flooded skating pond were given along with approval of coal unloading and sewer map bills.
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Dolton
Lund
Harper
Schaefer
Ehleit
Harter
Andy Messerschmidt
Ewing
Board of Local Improvements
Dalton A. O. U. W. Elect Officers
The Ancient Order of United Workmen in Dalton elected officers including R. Hoppe as Ex Master Workman Carl Wulff as Master Workman Wm Franke as Foreman Wm J Albrecht as Outer Watch and C C Schnoor as Overseer Recording Secretary J F Boettger Financial Secretary H W Schnoor Treasurer Fred Scheer Guide H J Dillner Inner Watch F J Ott and three year trustees Wa Franke two year Kalas and one year M R Weidner with Kalas listed as Physician.
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Ancient Order of United Workmen
Dalton
R. Hoppe
Carl Wulff
Wm. Franke
Wm. J. Albrecht
C. C. Schnoor
J. F. Boettger
H. W. Schnoor
Fred Scheer
H. J. Dillner
F. J. Ott
W. J. Albrecht
Switchmen Elect Officers for lodge 189 and association
George Washington Lodge No 189 and the A A of N A elect officers. Past President F F Smith is named President D J Quinn Vice President J A Headley Chaplain G W Luckenbill Secretary Treasurer D J Quinn Director J A Headley and I L Wallace are listed among the board of directors. The election date is Sunday December 26.
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George Washington Lodg No
N. A
John O’brien
F. F. Smith
D.J. Quinn
J. A. Headley
G. W. Luckenbill
D. J. Quinn
A. Headley
I. &. Wallace
Sugar Campaign Ends At Pope Beet Sugar Works
The last beets were dumped into the water at Pope Beet Sugar Works Wednesday at 5 p.m. The plant, with about 200 workers over the past three months, will finish up in juice and brown sugar in a few days to a week. The campaign produced the highest grade of sugar, credit given to Superintendent Join Neering for his leadership and understanding of the machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scheer
Bulk
Lir
Scheer
Wiligan
Adrian
Riverdale
Pe Macuiery
Chicago Milling Company
Butsun Company
Bou Sabisfactiuon
Ladies Home Journal
Hiom Hills Schaler
Riverluale Lil
Hahn’s
Avel’s
Ray van Ueusen
Lucraton Lownsuip High
M. H. Kelly
Pope
Join Neering
Holiday Candies and Skates at Dolton Stores
A box of home made candies promises happiness for children. Jennie C Dolton offers boxes of chocolates for Christmas. A large stack of skates for boys and girls is available at Haho's in Dolton.
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Jennie C. Dolton
Haho’s
Dolton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Central and Street Car Companies
City Transportation Committee
Henry W. Lee
Calumet Record
Albert Mueller
Stork
Henry Hahn
Scott McPike
London, Ohio
Mrs
Albert Moomaw
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Riverdale Park
Constance Anderson
Helen Whilis
L S Wualis
Louis Hammers
Lexington
Lil
Aliy
Hammer
John Berger
George Schwantke
Wmn. Baumgarther
Hagle Lake
Sulut
Silas L Catse
Wm K
Pointer
Sadie
Y Leo Horn
Rivervale
Neil Johnson
Geo
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