Dying Riverdale Doctor Schmidt Remembered for Charity
Dr. Fred W. Schmidt a prominent Riverdale physician died at his home after a long illness from blood poisoning and compounding health decline He served as village president twice and aided poor families with free care He valued Indian relics and studied medicine in Europe before returning to Riverdale He is survived by his widow and two children Funeral services were set for Sunday at his home Oakland Cemetery interment planned.
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Riverdale
Northwestern Medical College
Europe
Vienna
Berlin
London
K Riverdale
Emily Schmidt
Helen
Frederick
G. A. Schmidt
California
Walter Bressler
Masonic Order
Modern Woodmen
Oakland Cemetery
Mrs Rudolph Schwarz Dies at Riverdale Home
Mrs Rudolph Schwarz died suddenly at her Riverdale home Friday evening at 5:80 oclock from heart failure. She was 67 and a half, born December 26 1849 in Switzerland. She married Rudolph Schwarz March 10 1876 and came to America May 10 1882 settling in Riverdale. Survived by husband one son three daughters and four grandchildren. funeral Tuesday at German M Church with Rev Schott and Rev McCracken officiating. Burial in Berger Cemetery.
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Rudolph Schwarz
Riverdale
Rudolph
Susetta Ashbach
Hendschiken
Canton
Aargau
Switzerland
America
TheMars
Iowa
Doton
Anna
Louise
H. Wilkens
Emma
EK. Hamburg
Minnie
Schott
Blue Island
McCracken
Dalton
Jrest
Berger Cemetery
Mrs Christina Sellin Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Christina Sellin aged 82 years funeral services held after a lengthy illness. She is survived by husband August Sellin six children Minnie Wagner Mary Kraft Charles Christian William and Johanna Baumgarter and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements noted as continued on page 8.
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Christina Sellin
August Sellin
Minnie
John Wagner
Highlawn
Mary
Anton Kraft
Blue Island
Charles
Riverdale
Christian
Nebraska
William of
Local and Personal News of the Community
Justice A C Reich performs his first marriage ceremony unsteadily but with dignity. The couple are Lester Wardy and Laura Powers frieds. Fred Hanschmann returns home from Champaign to visit family. Paddy Ragan of Dal ton killed by a street car in Chicago three weeks ago, his brother in Auburn Park reports. Royal Neighbors of America plan a dance and penny social February 7 at the A O U W Hall Dalton. John Jeany, formerly Riverdale, now Belshaw Ind, hospitalized for appendicitis in Hammond. Ladies Aid of Dolton M I Church to meet February 8 at Mrs Carrie Meginnis home. Three Riverdale boys at a Roseland party were arrested after a dispute. one carried a revolver. H E Mangold of Pittsburgh, brother in law of Dr Schmidt, in Riverdale for family affairs and funeral arrangements. Center Sanitary Cleaners offer reward for furs and goods stolen last Tuesday from their office in Dalton.
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Justice A. C. Reich
Lester Wardy
Laura Powers
Frieds
Harry Nareeng
Fagan
Fred Hanschmann
Champaign
Pointer
Paddy Ragan
Dalton
Vincinity
Section Hand
Chicago
Auburn Park
Paddy
Sle
Royal Neighbors of
America
A O.U. W. Hall
John Jeany
Riverdale
Dolton
Belshaw
Ind
Hammond Hospital
Dolton M. Is. Church
Carrie Meginnis
Leonard McPike
Roseland
HE. E. Mangold
Pittsburgh
Schmidt
Municipal Court of Pittsburgh
Center Sanitary Cleaners
Students accepted in piano and voice program announced
Miss Margaret Link announces acceptance of students in piano and voice at 339 Park Avenue Dolton highlighting the new cohort and program entry details.
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Margaret Link
Park Avenue
Dolton
Dolton Woman's Club Sets February Meeting
The Dolton Woman's Club announces its next regular meeting for Friday evening February 9 at 8 o'clock in the Lincoln Avenue school building. A February dancing class at Village hall drew about fifty youths, taught by Miss Williams from the Chicago School of Physical Education who will teach each Wednesday evening.
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Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue
Miss Williams
Chicago School of Physical Education
Young Men Wanted for Stenography and Clerical Work
Advertises permanent stenography positions for young men with some experience and office clerical roles. Calls for inquiries to The Buda Co. in Harvey, Illinois, via telephone Pullman 335.
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Buda Co
Harvey, Ill
Free Safety First Show To Be Shown On Riverdale Trip
New York Central Lines bring a free Safety First program to Riverdale next Monday showing how accidents happen and how to avoid them. Two display cars tour towns with a yard safety film The House That Jack Built featuring a real wreck scene. Officials urge railroad workers and families to attend at Liverrdale Theatre and Blue Island showing next Tuesday.
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New York Central Lines
Riverdale
Jack
Marcus A. Dow
Liverrdale
George Liannauer
Indiana Harbor
R. R
R. N. Burwell
Carson
C. J. Lloyd
Blue Island
Prudence of the Parsonage serial starts in The Pointer
The Pointer announces a new serial Prudence of the Parsonage from Western Newspaper Union manager C B Cook. He says the tale centers on plain American townspeople living loving, wholesome lives without a villain, likely to be popular with readers of all ages.
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Pointer
C. B. Cook
Western Newspaper Union
First Trust opens Monday evenings for banking
The First Trust and Savings Bank will be open every Monday from 7 to 8 PM to provide an extra banking evening, joining The National Bank which already stays open on Saturday evenings. The move follows a policy to improve community convenience.
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First Trust and Savings Bank
National Bank
Bowen School Spelling Contest Winners Advancing
At Slatel Crest on Monday evening January 29 twenty seven pupils entered the spelling contest fourteen achieved perfect scores and are eligible for the February final at the Bowen School. Winners include Clara Hillger Martha McGrain Minnie Krueger Florence Sullivan Llattie Belz Elsie Carlson Eleanor Buch Frederick Selmidt Fred Ludwig Russell Reich Cornelius Van derveen Arthur Bruegeman Harald Sullivan and Edward Vanderveen. The school mourns the loss of Dr F D Sehmidt and extends sympathy to the bereaved. St Luke's Court No 186 C O EF hosts a Riverside Inn Riv erdale gathering tomorrow night February 3rd open to all.
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Slatel Crest
Clara Hillger
Martha McGrain
Minnie Krueger
Florence Sullivan
Llattie Belz
Elsie Carlson
Eleanor Buch
Frederick Selmidt
Fred Ludwig
Russell Reich
Cornelius Vanderveen
Arthur Bruegeman
Harald Sullivan
Edward Vanderveen
F. D. Sehmidt
Dolton State Bank Dividend Procedure Clarified
Mr G H Dekker informs depositors that a 25 percent dividend will be paid on Feb 1 2 and 8 with claim filing at recognition time. The process requires identity proof and book verification, excluding stockholders and indebted depositors. court orders and claims must be settled before payment. Also offers a for sale single wagon and harness at bargain price.
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G. H. Dekker
Dolton State Bank
Francis Corby
Harris Trust Bldg
Chicago
Hinds
Dalton State Bank
Dalton
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Riverdale
Illinois
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DR. Schmidt
Anton Strosinski
J. C
Matson
Calumet River
Fred W. Schmidt
Cook County
Otto II, Paul
Otto H. Paul
Wesley Hospital
Jay
Prenzlau
Hannover
Germany
John
Herman
Elizabeth
Frank Stieman
Frank Lotz
Otto
Sophia
Frank Zornow
St. Paul’s Church
Rev. H. Wind
Frederick W. Schmidt
Mrs
the Dolton Woman’s Club
Indiana Harbor Belt
Bowen
St. Luke’s Court
Riverside Inn
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