Bank Debtors Meet to Save Dolton State Bank
About 200 depositors gathered at the Bowen School in Riverdale to aid the Dolton State Bank. A five member committee was formed to liaise with the directors and stockholders and seek a private arrangement with another bank to preserve deposits and avoid receiver appointment.
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Dolton State Bank
Bowen School
Riverdale
Dr. Schmidt
T. F. Kinney
Emil C. Kasten
Wm. Maurer O. V. Huntley
Harry Robinson
Hiram Penn
L. F. Ripley
Auditor of Public Accounts
Brady
Mrs. Susan Soenksen Killed by Suburban Train
Mrs Susan Soenksen 46 wife of Eagle Store Harvey proprietor died after being struck at 63d St by an Illinois Central suburban train. Accompanied by daughter Gertrude she passed an open cafe area and stood before the oncoming train. Gertrude escaped by jumping clear. Coroners jury found railroad negligence for leaving the gate open. Funeral held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Soenksen
Wm. Soenksen
Eagle Store
Harvey
Ilinois Central
Gertrude
Svenksen
Mercy Hospital
Soenksen
West Hammond Club Builds Up City Organization
The West Hammond city club reports several hundred new members in recent weeks. It will address important development issues facing the city and is seen as a positive move for enterprising citizens to support.
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West Hammond
Obituary: Agnes Amanda Wind laid to rest in Hammond
The obituary honors Agnes Amanda Dorothea Wind a devoted mother and church worker born 1863 in St Louis. She married Rev H Wind in 1889 and raised five children plus two foster children. Survived by husband five children two sisters and many relatives the funeral drew a large crowd as ministers preached faith and consolation.
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Agnes Amanda Dorothea Wind
Concordia
Hammond
Ind
John Frederick Buenger
America
Waether
Lutheran Church
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of
Johanna Buenger
Pastor Buenger
St. Louis
Wind
Rev. H. Wind
Kingdom of God
House of God
Ladies’ Society
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Henry
Gerhard
River Forest
Ill
Johanna
Rev. W. Wittenburg
Canada
Agnes
Dorothy
Herman Homeier
Fred Wittrock
Rev. C. Keller
Strasburg
M. Buenger
Cheyenne
Wyo
Chicago
Frederking and Hintz
Swanson For Judge Primary Hope In Chicago Municipal Court
John A. Swanson seeks the Republican nomination for associate Judge of the Chicago Municipal Court to fill the Ryan vacancy. He is popular across his district and would likely draw Democratic support if nominated. Also notes local business and club updates from Dalton and Dolton communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Swanson
Municipal Court of
Chicago
Joseph E. Ryan
Swanson
Fraudulent Check Thief Bartlett Apprehended in Dalton
L E Bartlett once a railroad worker tried to cash a forged blank check at Dalton area businesses. The check drawn on the First National Bank bore the name W A Patrick and proved worthless after Charley Dickelman alerted Mr Holmes. Bartlett remains jailed in Dalton for prosecution by the American Bankers Association which will review his past offenses.
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L. E. Bartlett
First National Bank
Dalton
W. A. Patrick
Chas. Dickelman
Charley
Holmes
Bartlett
American Bankers Association
Infant Irwin Franzen Dies After Illness
Mr and Mrs Charles Franzen mourn the loss of their infant son Irwin who died Sunday January 30 1916 aged 1 year 10 months and 11 days following bronchitis an acute attack. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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Charles Franzen
Irwin
Oakland Cemetery
Dalton Bakery Change of Ownership Announcement
Henry M. Propper announces he has purchased the Dalton Bakery and assumed possession on February 1. The bakery offers a night bake, fresh goods each morning, and prompt attention to all orders with a full bakery line including cakes and buns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Bakery
Dolton Bakery
Henry M. Propper
Valentine Box Party At Bowen School Auditorium
Happy Hour Social Club plans a Valentine box party at Bowen school auditorium Friday evening at eight. Members and prospects should attend. Ladies bring box lunches. no auctioning. Members may invite new people. comic valentines banned. Club officers include President Abbie Stankey and Secretary George Vanderveen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hou Social Club
Bowen School
Abbbie Stankey
Jeanette Robinson
George van
John O'Brien Wins Harriman Medal For Safety Work
Dalton switchman John O'Brien received the bronze Harriman safety medal for his long service and advocacy of the Safety First slogan. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad celebrated his achievement, noting his yard work, local leadership, and role in promoting safe working conditions.
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New York
O’brien
Dalton Yards
Chicago Tribune
New York Dispatch
Harriman Memorial
Arthur Williams
American Museum of Safety
Cincinnati
New Orleans and
Texas Pacific Railway
Grand Rapids and Indiana
Chicago and
John O’brien
Fof Dolton
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Imrs
West Hammond Club
St.paul’s Church
H. Wind
John N. Lempfert
Rock Island
R. D. Flynn
Lempfert
Stady
Woman's Club
Chicago Street School
Caroline Rieger
Dolton Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue
Hellary
Ruby Albrecht
Slazel Like
Olga Huedenreich
Gertrude Norton
Pearl Harper
Mildred Ohlsen
Augusta Bruhn
Caroline
May Freehoff
Wm. Miller
Rea
William Rampke
John Lau
Blue Island
Selhorn
Jager
Oakglen
Henry Mohr
Otto Lentz
Verman Dreesen
Louis Reich
Wm. Rampke
Chas. Grapentien
Henry Koehncke
Irwin Franzen
Happy Hour Social Club
John O'Brien
Railroad Commission
Wareith Metal
Oldact
E. I
Joan O'Brien
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