Death of Dolton switchman in railroad accident
Charles Orr a 22 year old Dolton C. and E. I. switchman died after a defective car’s draw bar broke while he stood between engine and car. The inquest described Orr crushed by the bar and head injuries as the crew moved a bone car to repairs. He belonged to Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen No. 331 and had life insurance of $1000. His remains were shipped to Plymouth, Indiana for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Orr
Dolton
Wm. Haggart
Calumet Boulevard
Harvey
William Kaler
Chicago
John P. Murry
Sangamon
Street
Neiden
Haggart
Orr
Charley
Neidon
Ferns
West 79Th Street
West 81St St
Plymouth
Ind
Dalton
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen
Noo
Postmen’s legendary long miles reach near lunar scope
The piece highlights astonishing career totals of British postmen. Joseph Hunt of Lincolnshire walked about 240000 miles, George Thompson in Langrick district 125000 miles, Orme M Brown 111000 miles, John Simmonds of Henley-on-Thames 181000 miles, and Thomas Phipps of Chipping Norton 440000 miles from 1840 to 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hunt
Lincolnshire
Eng
George Thompson
Langrick
Yorkshire
Orme M. Brown
Cupar
Kilmany
Logie
John Simmonds
Henley-on-Thames
Thomas Phipps
Chipping Norton
Oldest Newspapers Mentioned Historic Births of Journals
The King Pao of Peking is cited as the oldest newspaper, soon to celebrate 500 years. The Postman of Norwich began in 1706, offered at a penny. The Nottingham Journal started as The Courant in 1710, The Leeds Mercury in 1718, and The Newcastle Chronicle in 1764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pao
Peking
China
Norwich
England
Nottingham
the Courant
Leeds Mercury
Newcastle Chronicle
Browgfell Improvement Co. Ditching and Road Work Costs
Treasurer report lists payments for ditching grading and hauling tasks by multiple contractors including Browgfell Improvement Co. Stone, C Rockrohr, J Paulsen, Davidson and Son, Brownell Improvement, and others. Also shows trips to city, repairing bridges, team hauling, lumber purchases, and interest payments to The Commercial Bank of Blue Island and Henry Milhauen the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browgfell Improvement Co
Stone
Geo
Trapp
Herman Reuhle
W. Alkema
C. Rockrohr
J. B. Bielfeldt
J Paulsen
Gus
A. Ll. van Druenan
H. Milhabun
J. C. Gouwens
Anker and Paarlberg
John Shilling
Ingate
John Kickert
John Buschler
Sea
Beck Lumber Co
Louis Peters Interest
Commercial Bank of
Blue Island
Henry Milhau
Motor Power Boat Club Elects 5 Officers
The Motor Power Boat Club elected F. J. Bielfeldt as Commodore D. Perry as Vice Commodore E. Stahnke as Secretary Geo. Hilmer as Treasurer and appointed D. Perry H. Miller E. Petersen F. Krueger and H. Horn to draft by laws. Members are urged to attend the next meeting January 19 at 2 00 pm at Stahke’s Hall Dolton Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Power Boat Club
F. J. Bielfeldt
D. Perry
E. Stahnke
Geo. Hilmer
H. Miller
E. Petersen
F. Krueger
H. Horn
Stahnke
Dolton
Railway Clerks Elect Officers in Dalton Union
The Railway Clerks Union of Dalton installed new officers on Monday night January 6. Officers include President C. A. Schneider Fin Sec and Business Agent M. L. Jayne Recording Secretary F. G. Schnoor Trustees N. J. Campbell W. L. Rudloff Theo Bourk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Clerks Union of
Dalton
C. A. Schneider
M. L. Jayne
F. G. Schnoor
Theo. Bourk
N.J. Campbell
W. L. Rudloff
Prediction of dual streetcar lines in Dalton and Riverdale
A wordy forecast suggests within two years Dalton and Riverdale will host two streetcar lines. The piece frames pessimists as needing to discard the note and optimists as knowing the forecast will come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Be Honest With Yourself Morality Comment on Frugality
A speaker warns young men that overspending leads to disgrace and loss of respect, shaming among peers and harming parents. The message urges boys to avoid spending beyond their means, highlighting consequences and urging self restraint.
Reichs and daughter travel to Oklahoma for visit
Mr and Mrs L G Reich and daughter Viola left Tuesday for Kingfisher Oklahoma to visit a brother of Mrs Reich for about three weeks. The southwest climate is warm and farmers are plowing for spring crops. Chicago residents traveling south this season find the trip interesting.
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L. G. Reich
Viola
Kingfisher
Oka
Belief in the Novel In Every Reader
A quip discusses whether all people harbor a novel, noting the constant flow of books suggests many believe they do. The exchange highlights popular faith in personal authorship.
Local notices fill page with health woes sales and events
Dolton and Riverdale locals report illnesses including grippe and pneumonia and list residents on sick lists. Notices note a handbag found on 137th Street and a ladies gold watch at the C and E I depot. Firemen announce a January 18 mask ball and a bank interior update is described.
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137Th Street
Panhandle
H. Block
First National Bank
Dolton
A. Nywening
136Th Street
Riverdale
Robert Moench
Chicago Heights
Dalton
Louis Dutt
Rippe
John Bock
Wessley Hospital
Alfred C. Nelson
Hot Springs
Ark
Sad Death of Riverdale Man Mr. SAD Biletzki
Sad death of August Biletzki 2626 186th place Riverdale occurred Tuesday morning January 8 at 10 48. Aged 76 he leaves a 12 year old son and a 84 year old mother and his funeral is set for Saturday at St Marys church with Father A A Riss officiating. Interment at St Benedicts Cemetery near Blue Island.
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August Biletzki
Riverdale
Biletzki
Lauenberg
Prussia
St. Luke’s Court Catholic Order Foresters
St. Mary’s Church
Dolton Considers Electric Railway Franchise Next Tuesday
Dolton village board to hear a request from the South Side Suburban Electric R R Company for a perpetual franchise to cross streets and build a rapid transit line into the city. Riverdale previously refused a fifty year franchise. Other nearby villages weigh similar deals and Glenwood already granted a perpetual franchise. The Dalton School Board adopts a contagious disease notification rule for returning students. The Mask Ball by the Dalton Volunteer Fire Co. at Lund's Hall on New Years Eve draws social interest but limited funds. Miss Carrie Mehmel of Scotland, South Dakota visits Dolton, staying with her uncle.
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South Side Suburban Electric R. R
Dolton
Riverdale
Thornton
South Holland
Glenwood
Dalton Board
Dalton Volunteer Fire Co
Lund’s Hall
Fanciful Finance and Bank Patents in The Times
A witty dialogue contrasts time money and banking practice. Mr Sirius Barker jokes about eight day clocks and clearing house certificates, hinting at slick financial instruments and cautious banks.
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Sirius Barker
A Good Time to Resolve to Be a Patriot
Town killers may be classed in eight separate classes. If you find yourself in any of these classes now is the time of year for swearing off and building up your home town. During 1908 many occasions will arise to boost the town and encourage neighbors in public improvements and local industry.
Village Reveres Prayers to Halt Robber Doom
In Shinokubo Soshu a 70-house village reports several robberies. Villagers hold a mass meeting to curse the thief to death but a priest declines to curse and vows to immobilize the robber with prayers. The community continues daily temple visits to invoke his demise.
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Japan Times
Shinokubo
Soshu
Bravery and Cowardice of a Lie Across Faith
The passage quotes Sir Francis Bacon on falsehood and treachery. It cites Montaigne comparing truth to faith before God and man. It warns that lying demeans a person before divine judgment and biblical prophecy foresees a loss of faith on earth.
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Francis Bacon
Montaigne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Orr
Highway Commissioners
Thornton Township
Motor Boat Club
R. E. Richeson
John E Schafer
Haney
John 8. Harter
Chicago Street
Jagrippe
Elmer Dolton
Martin Barkmeier
Lowerville
Iowa
William E. Curtis
Sam
Sund’s Hall
Clover Leaf Athletic Club
Herman Faden
Herman
South Side
Dalton School Board
Health Department
Carrie Mehmel
Scotland
South Dakota
Chas. Schnoor
Killei
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