Yeath's Harvest: Mrs. Ludwig C Kasten Dies in Dalton
Mrs Ludwig C Kasten died at her Dalton home on January 8 1912 aged 62 years 11 months and 19 days after Christmas Day illness She was a longtime member of St Pauls German Lutheran church born in Pommmern Germany January 20 1849 She and Ludwig C Kasten had 12 children many of whom survive and were born in Germany New York and Kansas The funeral was held January 12 at St Pauls Church with Rev H Wind and interment at Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig C. Kasten
Dalton
Dolton
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Caroline Gese
Pommern
Germany
Wm. T
Woodland
Ill
Augusta
O L. Oleson
Annie
C. Bruhns
Mary
Robert Hanschmann
Emil C
Frank M
Albert C
Frederick W
Huldah
Elizabeth
Minnie
Ludwig
United States
New York
Utica
Emil
Kansas
Fort Scott
St. Paul’s Church
Rev. H. Wind
Oakland Cemetery
Bee
Family ties stretch across nations and decades
Sides her husband and 8 children, 23 grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Henry Smith of Chadwick NY and Mrs Fredericka Krueger of Dalton and two brothers Christian Gese of Blue Island Illinois and John Gese of Billings Montana.
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Henry Smith
Chadwick
N.Y
Fredericka Krueger
Dalton
Christian Gese
Blue Island, Ill
John Gese
Billings
Montana
Death of Mrs Richard Beimers after long illness
Mrs Richard Beimers died Tuesday afternoon at St Josephs hospital Chicago after seven weeks of serious illness and a prior tumor operation that left her blind and speechless. Elizabeth DeRidder born Dalton August 7 1884 died January 9 aged 27 years 4 months 9 days. She was married January 5 1910 to Richard Beimers. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs C DeRidder three brothers and four sisters. Funeral from her parents Dolton to Dutch Reformed Church Saturday at 12:00 noon then 12:30 church. Rev J W TePagke to conduct. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
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Richard Beimers
St Joseph’s Hospital
Chicago
Elizabeth DeRudder
Dalton
Dolton
J W TePagke
Thornton Cemetery
Richard Hess
Frederick Bork
22Nd
Mrs. Dora Baecker Dies in Arizona At 1912
Mrs. Dora Baecker nee Wolf died in Tucson Arizona on January 6 1912 of pericarditis after months of illness. She leaves a husband three sisters and a brother. Funeral was held at 12030 Parnell Avenue West Pullman conducted by Rev C A Kelly. She belonged to Olive Chapter Eastern Star Bethlehem Shrine and Empire Hive Ladies of the Macabees.
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Dora Baecker
Wolf
Fred C. Baecker
Tucson
Arizona
Baecker
Mary Thoma
Chicago Heights
Katharine Wolf
Margaret Wolf
Chicago
Fred Wolf
A. G. Baecker
Parnell Avenue
West Pullman
C. A. Kelly
Olive Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Bethlehem Shrine No. 1
Empire Hive of the Ladies of the Macabees
Wreck at Thornton Junction Kills Brakeman
A Grand Trunk train and a C. and E. I. train collided at Thornton Junction last Sunday evening. The towerman reportedly mis-timed the signal, the Grand Trunk train struck the other cars, derailed, and piled up. A brakeman on top was crushed beneath the wreckage.
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Thornton Junction
Grand Trunk
C.&e.i
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Dolton
Local notes report Herman Horn and John DeVries rabbit hunting at Manhattan Illinois and a planned Hasen pfeffer feast. Ice cutting continues with 12 to 16 inch thickness as John Shilling surveys ice houses. Fire departments attend the State convention in Edwardsville Illinois. Riverdale hosts a masquerade ball January 20 1912. Several residents recover from illnesses and enjoy social events including the Fleur de Les Club and guests visiting from nearby towns.
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Herman Horn
John DeVries
Manhattan
Ill
Dalton Fire Department
Edwardville
Inl
Riverdale Hose Company No. 1
Ball Riverdale
Clarence Carrington
Sheldon
Claussen
Dolton
Calumet
Highlawn
Riverdale
the &Co
Christina Wordelman
John Metevia
Fred Logan
Frederick Ray
Wm. Mau
Fleur de-Les Club
Photoplay Lund's Hall Dolton Opens Sundays Through Saturdays
Dolton theater Lund's Hall offers best pictures every Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday with Joan Harvey and Mer in view, inviting filmgoers to enjoy top screenings on a regular schedule.
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Lund’s Hall
Dolton
Joan Hrvpy
Mer
Baldwin Locomotive Works to Build New Calumet Plant
Chicago papers report Baldwin Locomotive Works will erect new shops at Calumet near Hammond. The 360 acre site in sections 27 and 34, Calumet, 24 miles northeast of Hammond, will cost about 5 million dollars and employ 15 000 workers. The plant could rival Gary Steel Works in employment figures. Several towns sought the site, but Calumet region appears favored for major industry. Vice-president W Vau dplain says the location could save 800 dollars per engine.
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Chicago
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Calumet
Hammond
Gary Steel Works
W. Vaudplain
Locomotive Works
Notice to Secretaries of Local Societies and Lodges
Secretaries who have not yet sent in names of newly elected officers should do so. In most lodges officers will be installed this month and the directive applies especially to societies using the directory column in The Pointer.
Birth Announcements for 1912 New Year
Birth notices report a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Emil C Kasten on January 11 1912. Another entry notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fred Peters on January 10 1912. A third item records a girl born to Mr and Mrs William Sliemann on January 10 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil C. Kasten
Fred Peters
Wm Sliemann
Ladies Aid Society Elects New Officers
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. M. R. Weidner’s home on Thursday afternoon and chose officers: President Mrs. E. M. Wahmhoff, Vice-President Mrs. A M. Holmes, Secretary Mrs. Chas Smoot, and Treasurer Mrs. E. J. Claves gen. A fine lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed by all.
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Ladies Aid Society
M. R. Weidner
E. M. Wahmhoff
A M. Holmes
Chas, Smoot
E. J. Claves Gen
In Memoriam Louis J. Dutt Remembrance Note
In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother Louis J. Dutt who passed away one year ago today January 13. Through his pains he smiled in heavenly birth and when the Lord called him he smiled farewell to earth. From loving parents and sisters.
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Louis J. Dutt
Earth
Louis
Woman crafts tender pie despite tough leftovers artfully
A quip notes a woman who turns a hard old chicken into a tender pie surpasses those who paint landscapes or decorate china. The remark appears in a street exchange listing for Toe Gream sold all winter at Obel's.
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Obel’s
Street Car Franchise Hurdles Delay Metro Extensions
City officials weigh possible actions after STP and South Chicago Street Railway delay Crawfordville extensions. The March 30 1908 franchise faces breach questions as amendments to Southern Traction ordnance limit freight to Marion street terminal in a year. A “field day” is planned to address widespread service complaints with company reps invited.
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STP
Calumet and South Chicago Street Railway Company
Riverdale
Stepewisch
Transportation Committee
L.A. Busby
City Railway Company
Southern Traction
Marrison Street
Anniversary at Immanuel Church Dalton
Anniversary services at Immanuel Church Dalton last Sunday were well attended despite frigid weather. Rev G H Sievking and Rev K Q Scheuber delivered earnest sermons. the program was carefully prepared and praised as a significant event in the church’s history.
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Immanuel Church
Dalton
Mercury
G. H. Sievking
K.Q. Scheuber
Will of Joseph Brown Noted in Franklin County Court Records
A terse Pittsburgh area note records Joseph Brown of Upper Strasburg in Franklin County who wrote his own will leaving all to his wife and the remainder to his children if anything is left. The document is described as one of the era’s laconic probate entries.
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Franklin County Court House
Joseph Brown
Upper Strasburg
Chambersburg
Philadelphia
True to Convictions Quote by James A Garfield
A quotation attributed to James A Garfield proclaims a life guided by personal convictions despite costs. The statement emphasizes steadfast adherence to principle as a defining life plan.
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James A. Garfield
For Sale Second-Hand Electric Light Fixtures
For sale a number of 3 and 4 light electric light fixtures in good condition. Schaefer Dry Goods Store Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Tore
Dolton
Also Mentioned on This Page
YEATH
Ludwig Kasten
J. M. Deam
Robinson
Ohio
Harry
Mr. Deam
Thornton
Bell Railway
Ripley’s
Gus. Krueger
Chicago Brick Company
John Berger
Maywood
Scott McPike
Columbus
Albert Moomaw
Leonard McPike
H. Werner
Leyden Avenue
Hiverdale
Calumet District
Memoriam
Chicago Tribune
Eddie
America
Smithers
Mr. Smithers
Street Car CO
Hackman
Agiz Mah
Mr. Binks
Mrs. Binks
Puck
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