Died From Fright After Long Run at Dalton
Coroner’s jury returns open verdict on Frederick Berndt death blamed on over exertion after a near 400 yard run. An autopsy showed no external injuries and fatty degeneration of the heart as the cause. The inquest at Neidon's undertaking rooms featured testimony by railroad detective Charles Shields and witness Michael Stanzick. Berndt, 66, previously of Dalton, leaves a wife and ten children. Funeral held at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owust
Frederick Berndt
Neidon
Dalton
Shields
Michael Stanzick
Mr. Berndt
Berndt
Pommern
Germany
America
Guttenberg
Clinton County
Iowa
J. B. Smith Ice Company
Frank
Fred
Robert
Lena
Wm. Schmock
Bertha
Albert Muller
Emma
Clara
Fredda
Katherine
Immanual Lutheran Church
Rev
A. Helm
Oakland Cemetery
Miami Power Boat Club Annual Meeting and Banquet
All members are requested to attend the annual meeting and banquet on January 3 at 2 p.m. at Stahnke's Hall. Music by Prof. Blank's Orchestra of Thornton. Absentees will miss a good time. STAHNKE, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Power Boat Club
Stahnke
Prof. Blank
Thornton
Local Notices Warm Holidays In Dolton January 1909
Mrs John Reiger hosts her sister from Danville as Dolton residents greet Christmas and New Year events. Albert Klinkhammer buys a Dolton milk business and takes possession January 1 1909. Riverdale Iron & Steel tests eight heats in eight hours. James O Keefe returns from Mercy Hospital after a serious fall.
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John Reiger
Danville
Ill
Paul Gansch
DeLong
Ind
Dalton
E. M. Wahmhoff
Crown Point
Mary Conners
Frank Dolton
Rockefeller
Russel Sewell
Oxford
Fred Young
Dolton
Mabel Grant
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Behrens and Son
Chicago
John van Deursen
Albert Klinkhammer
Wm Verkaik
Wm. Minardow
Pedro
Karl Stolz
Evanston
Dolton M. E
Walkerly
Berger
Ellen Walkerly
Lexington
Irvin Harter
Chicago Heights
Mr. Harter
Geo. H. Harter
Louis Hammer
Lexington, Jr
Addie Berger
University At
Champaign l
John Berger
Pointer's Prediction for 1909 in Dalton and Riverdale
The 1909 outlook predicts industrial growth in Dalton and Riverdale with streetcar expansion by Calumet Electric to 138th Street and Lincoln Avenue, new sewer systems, extended electric power, Riverdale Iron and Steel as a new employer, Knudsen Von Rothen doubling capacity, rising bank deposits, and at least two new industries arriving in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Electric
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale
Dalton
Riverdale Iron and Steel Company
Farbridge Hosts Yamaha YMCA Farewell Party
A Monday evening gathering at the Y M C A Dalton honored Mr A A Farbridge and Mrs Farbridge as they depart their posts with a 21 jewel Hamilton watch for him and fur set for her. W J Haney praised their service, guests included railroad officials and locals, a program followed with a special bar run from South Holland to Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Farbridge
Y.M. C. A. Dalton
W. J. Haney
Principal Costello Recovers From Train Collision
Mr. Costello I I Costello principal of Riverdale Bowen School nearly faced a fatal accident Wednesday evening December 23 when he stepped in front of a C C L passenger train at the Illinois Central depot. He sustained a fractured collar bone and bruises but will soon resume duties with an assistant teacher for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’. A. Costello
Riverdale Bowen School
Illinois Central
Billy Stutzreim and Miss Sopha Lotzwed Quietly Married
Lotz Stutzreim and Miss Lotz eloped and were quietly married several weeks ago. On Christmas Eve friends gathered at Mrs Jacob Lotz home for a supper and the marriage announcement. The couple are well liked and receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Stutzreim
Sopha Lotz
Jacob Lotz
Card of Thanks for Support in Sorrow
The family of Frederick Berndt extends sincere thanks to all who offered sympathy and friendship during their recent loss. Mrs. Frederick Berndt and children express gratitude for support and kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Berndt
Temporary Organization Becomes Permanent Village Park Plan
A village board committee and a citizen committee met to formalize the plan for a public park offered by Mr. Haskins. The temporary organization was made permanent with Mr. Kasten as president and Geo H Schaefer as secretary. Citizens urged unifying effort and funds to accept the four acre land gift, aiming to raise needed money quickly for the park for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starper
Geo. H. Schaefer
John Harter
John Behrens
Fred Weber
C. H. Thompson
W. J. Haney
Henry J. Dillner
Emil Kasten
Haskins
Kasten
Dillner
Dalton
Schaefer
Slaskins
Pointer
Narrow Escape After Calumet River Ice Fall
Elenor Woolf and her cousin Florence fell through the Calumet River ice near Harvey. Frances Woolf raised alarm. Mr Hopkins saved them with a rope. They reached John Herget’s home and recovered. warning issued that river ice is unsafe and children should avoid it until colder weather. A group of boys skates daily on the river at Riverside with rotten ice noted and potential danger warned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenor Woolf
North Harvey
Calumet River
Florence
Chicago
Frances Woolf
Harvey Tribune
Riversdale
New Year Resolution to Save Each Month in 1909
The notice urges readers to start a monthly savings habit in 1909 by opening an account at The First National Bank of Dolton, advertised as a strong, well managed local bank inviting deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
First National Bank OF
Dolton
Lost watch found near Riverdale and Dalton seeks owner
A small silver watch with floral dial details is found between Riverdale and Dalton. Finder may return it to The Pointer office and claim a reward.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Pointer
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Isabelle O'Brian
Thornton Township
Mabel Luckenbill
Forest Avenue Dolton
Dolton School
Highlawn School
Frank Bergold
Italy
Louis C. Reich
Kansas City
Adolph Reich
St. Joe
Mich
Alban Reich
Adolph
Louis
Riverdale Iron & Steel Company
James O'Keefe
Mercy Hlospital
Knudsen-Von Rothen Co
South Holland
Mr. Costello
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