Local and Personal News of Dalton Community
Mrs. John Pauls received a new sewing machine for Christmas. Aged 68, she remains active and proud. Various residents travel between Dalton and nearby towns for holidays and visits. The Duiton sewer special assessment was postponed to January 2, 1912. George Cisena and family visit Rev. W H Cisena in Augusta. Judge Walker ruled Morgan Park Anti Annexation case, opponents won. city vote fell short of required majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pauls
Germany
Mr. Pauls
Jassie Huw
Wiliam Grothkop
Dalton
Henry Hansen
Wellington
Ill
Louise Koehncke W.ll
Grand Rapids
Mich
Duiton
Byron Robison
Schell Cuty
F. W. Robison
Woiton
Mincie Dalurck
Heading
Henry F. Mohr
Bya U.& W. L
136Th Street
Wm. Wegener
Herman Wegener
Jacob Kurz
Beecher
Lil. Albert
August
Mary Sheridan
Chicago
Enry
Waind
Lome
Uconcordia College
Louis
BH. Wind
George Cisena
Augusta
W. H. Cisena
D. A. Meeder
Frank Church
Roy Barnhat
Meeder
Elva Foster
James Mkinney
Walker
Morgan Park
Guieenacre and
Reich
Dolton Resident John Raver Dies After Illness
John Raver of Dolton died December 26 at 8 28 p m after a heat illness last July left him frail. A retired night watchman for the Illinois Brick Co yards 31 years he was born in Pommern Germany October 28 1841 and aged 70 years 1 month 26 days. He belonged to St Pauls German Lutheran Church for 30 years. Funeral at 1 pm Sunday from 633 Chicago Street Dolton with 2 pm service at the church. interment Oakland Cemetery. He leaves a wife 13 children 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Martin Steinke.
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John Raver
Dolton
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Chicago Street
Dalton
Oakland Cemetery
Martin Steinke
Dolton Man William Ladwig Dies After Short Illness
William Ladwig aged 33 known in Dolton died today at 11 40 after a brief pneumonia illness. He weighed 300 pounds. Former saloon operator with Robert Berndt in the Pinger Building under Berndt and Kaizer, Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Ladwig
Dolton
Robert Berndt
Pinger
Berndt & Kaizer
Will and Testament of Charles Lounsbury Missing in Sanatorium
A poetically framed will from Charles Lounsbury, alleged to be written in a Chicago public sanitarium, distributes imagined bequests to different life stages. It includes gifts to good parents, children, boys, lovers, young men, and elders, with references to Burns and Shakespeare and a note of gratitude to A. W. Ramsay of the Chicago Lete phone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lounsbury
Chicago
Walter Lloyd Smith
A. W. Ramsay
Chicago Letephone Company
Mfe
Young Boy Clarence Miller Dies After Illness
Neighbors mourn the loss of 8 year old Clarence Miller of Forest Avenue who died Thursday at 11 o clock after a bout with grippe and inflammatory rheumatism dating from December 17. He had shown improvement and played with Christmas toys that morning. Funeral at 1 PM Sunday from the family home to Mt. Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Forest Avenue
Clarence
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Ton Family Reunion at Pythian Temple Roseland
The Ton family holds its annual midwinter reunion next Monday evening at the Pythian temple in Roseland. Festivities run from 2 to 10 with refreshments, games, and speeches planned to fill the hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Temple
Roseland
Christmas observances brighten local churches with gifts
Churches across the area held similar Christmas programs with candy gifts for children. Sunday School attendance swells from September, peaking in December, as Santa visits and class work engage all ages. Catholic services at St. Mary’s and Our Saviors’ Church drew large crowds with choral music and communion for nearly 300 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Christmas lighted service delights parishioners at St Pauls Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church lit a large Christmas display with small electric bulbs, pleasing children and adults. The entertainment was held Saturday and Sunday evenings. Dutch Reformed Church children performed an interesting program Adriatinas afternoon and were given nuts and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Dressmaking School Opens Short Term Course in January 1912
Mrs Je H. Weigand plans a six week dressmaking course at 15 dollars, starting early January 1912. The program features new styles and methods, offering an exceptional opportunity for new and former pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je H. Weigand
Census Figures Show Illinois Population Shifts and Farm Values
The 13th United States census details Illinois population by county and township with Taurnton Township rapid growth from 1890 to 1910. It lists Chicago at 2,185,283 and Morgan Park Riverdale areas, plus farm counts and land use across the state including totals for all farms, land area, improved land, and average values of property and land.
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United States
Illinois
Taurnton Township
Riverdale
Chicago
Calumet Township
Bue Island
Morgan Park
River
Photoplay at Dolton Hall presents color of new features
The Dolton hall program lists Saturday's Examination of the stomach by XRay and Capturing the Polar Bear Cuba, Sunday One Battle a renowned war film, and Betty Captured the Outlaw with comedy How Betty Captured the Outlaw. New Year week includes Glimpse in Yellowstone. John Haupy manager.
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Cuba
Betty
Yellowstone National Park
John Haupy
Mgr
Riverdale Club Plans Masquerade Ball For Charity
Riverdale Hose Company No 1 schedules a masquerade ball at the village hall in Riverdale on Saturday evening January 20 1912. Edward Kinney won a box of San Dab cigars last week and Riverdale Athletic Club No 12 drew the lucky number. Proceeds from the raffle go toward aquletic equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Hose Company No. 1 Ia
Nail Riverdale
Edward Kinney
Cigara
Riverdale Athletic Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Ladwig
Burns
Shakespeare
Ton Family Reunion
St. Mary’s Church
Sey
Thanen
Father Edwards
Quincy
Father Verhal
Our Saviors’ Church
Calumet
State
Limuis
Thornton Township
Thornton
Ing Burnam
Doton
Linsing
Phoenix
Teeeae
Eros Ae Bot Epesen
Ee Homewood
Lansing
Posen
Euese Riverdale
South Tolland
Shuraton
Ludu Ens
Hammond
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