Pioneer Peter Schoon Dies Peacefully at Home Near Munster
Peter Schoon age 78 died last Tuesday at 12 20 PM at his home eight miles southeast of Dalton Indiana surrounded by all his children. He was born in North Holland on October 11 1838 and emigrated to America with his wife Mary Bronder in 1865. Seven children remain, plus thirty four grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Schoons settled in Fernwood and Riverdale before moving to a farm near Munster. He was a pillar of the local church and died after the death of his wife on May 12. Burial was in the Munster Christian Reformed churchyard. Pallbearers included Thomas Smit Jacob Bakker Peter Mollenaar Wm Schwarz John Blink and Jacob Vankley. The couple’s golden wedding was featured in the Chicago Chronicle two years ago.
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Munster
Ind
Dalton
Peter Schoon
North Holland
Mary Bronder
Simon P
Dirch
Cornelius
Mary
Alice
Lizzie
Hattie
Thomas Smit
Jacob Bakker
Peter Mollenaar
Wm. Schwarz
John Blink
Jacob Vankley
Chicago Chronicle
Miss Ettie Bishop Pioneer Teacher Remembered in Riverdale
Obituary notes Miss Ettie E K Bishop who ran the first local school from 1867 for four years before dying on Christmas day in Watervliet New York. She was sister to the late Mrs George Dalton and left many mourners in Riverdale and Dalton.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Ettie EK. Bishop
Wildwood
Fraternity Hall Meeting Progress Report
Representatives from various organizations met at Village Hall Riverdale last night to advance plans for a Fraternity Hall. The committee will notify all societies to send delegates and reconvene Monday evening February 10 1908 at Village Hall Riverdale.
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Riverdale
Village Hall
Drainage canal plans aim to create world's wealthiest district
The Chicago Examiner recounts Sanitary District officials detailing a 72 mile canal frontage development from Joliet to Chicago. Projections include 5500 acres leased to manufacturers, power and building materials, rail and water access, and a new Argo city near Summit with a $5 million Corn Products plant employing 2000 workers.
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Calumet
Examiner
Sanitary District
McCormick
Hoyt King
King
Chicago
Summit
Washington
Randolph Streets
Joliet
Argo
Corn Products Company
Lake Michigan
Sanitary
Local notes include visits and banking notices in Dalton area
Miss Ella Pohlers hosted New Year’s Eve gathering while L I Yoomans and family from Chicago visited Geo Dalton. Riverdale officers Aylward and Kominski patrol boats daily. Aylward invites boat owners to a Jan 5 meeting at Stankey Hall Dolton. Oak Glen gains John Vankley after 50 years in South Holland. First National Bank announces 3 percent savings interest from Jan 1 1908. Chicago Heights saloon keepers threaten action if city allows rival shops to stay open.
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Ella Pohlers
L. I. Yoomans
Family
Chicago
Geo. Dalton
John Aylward
Kominski
Riverdale
Stankey’s Hall
Dolton
John Vankley
South Holland
Oak Glen
First National
First National Bank
Dalton
Flowers and weather noted in New Orleans letter
The Pointer shares a letter from Fred Logan of New Orleans describing pleasant weather with 77 degrees, green streets, and lush flowers and palms. The note conveys a vivid, positive view of the city and its scenery.
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Fred Logan
New Orleans
Souvenir Edition Planned for Riverdale Dalton Area
The Pointer announces a January Souvenir Edition featuring a pictorial and biographical history of local business leaders public officials schools churches and landmarks. Articles by A C Reich Thomas Harper John Behrens T F Sweat F W Robison Judge Schafer Otto Reich Henry Lee and Wm J Haney will cover village officials future development public improvements schools and railroads. Subscriptions include a free copy for regular subscribers and extra copies priced at 5 cents with no advertisements in this edition.
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St Mrhind
Dolton
John Behrens
Business Men’s Association
T. F. Sweat
Riverdale Improvement Association
F. W. Robison
Dalton
John E. Schafer
Otto F. Reich
Riverdale
Henry W. Lee
Calumet Record
Calumet
Wm. J. Haney
Mills and factories restart as panics ease in eastern cities
AP dispatches report eastern mills and factories reopening after months shutdowns. Pittsburg sees about 50 000 workers back to work this week. Banks regain funds nationwide and optimism grows as the panic subsides. Local yards cut went blue but improvements are expected as business spreads west.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
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Miss Bishop
Harper
Blue Island
Munster, Ind
Rev. Brogman
Nicholas Senn
Francis B. Peabody
Mrs
Chicago Examiner
Chicago Real Estate Board
Calumet Canal
Wm Warning
West Pullman
DaLton State Bank
E. S. Gamble
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Company
Mexico
Reich
Chicago Heights
Dolton, Ill
Henry Hahn
C. Neidon
Lincoln Ave
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