Dolton Board Considers Fire Insurance Tax From Insurers
Dolton Village board ongoing session reviews 2 per cent fire insurance tax proposal and discusses fire department needs including hose cart and hook and ladder truck. Water and street issues noted with meter, leaks, and a south property street opening delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Heidenreich
W. B. Erb Pump Co
Water Committee
Dickelman
Schwantke
Board of Light
Lund
Messerschmidt
Dalton
Riverdale Board Opens New Year with Treasurers Report
Riverdale village board met Tuesday evening January 11. Trustee Deam presented the treasurer’s report showing a year end balance of 2,154.93 dollars. Streets and Alleys Trustee Nie meyer noted several Sanitary District electric light poles were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Deam
Niemeyer
Infant Dies in Dalton. Pralie Baby Passed Away
The 11 month old infant Amelia daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pralie of Dalton died Wednesday evening at nine o'clock. Funeral is this afternoon at 1 30 with interment at Oakland Cemetery. The bereaved parents receive sympathy from all in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
John Pralie
Dalton
Oakland Cemetery
John McGarvey Died After Train Injury at 57th Street
John McGarvey, longtime C and E I railroad switchman and former Dalton resident, died at Mercy hospital after being struck by a train near 57th Street on December 27. His funeral from 3339 Union Avenue, Chicago, was held Tuesday. interment at Mount Olivet. Geo Washington Lodge 189 Dollen sent a lantern floral design. pallbearers included John OBrien, Frank F Smith, Edward Corregon, M O'Donnel, W J Haney, and W R Krane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGarvey
57Th St
Mercy Hospital
Union Avenue
Chicago
Mount Olivet
Dalton
Geo. Washington Lodge
Dollcn
John O’brien
Frank F. Smith
Edward Corregon
M. O'Donnel
W. J. Haney
W. R. Krane
Obituary of Otto G Jaeschke a Dolton resident
Otto G Jaeschke born August 8 1857 in Memel East Prussia Germany served three years in the Emperors Guard Regiment. He lived in the United States since 1880 married 1885 to Ettreida Dillner. Five children Willy Lydia Hugo Mary Edward. Hugo died at 18. He died after a railroad accident January 13 1910 at Dolton Illinois with six broken ribs and spine and lung injuries. He leaves wife four children a son in law a daughter in law and two grandchildren. He was a devoted husband father and good citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto G. Jaeschke
Memel
East Prussia
Germany
Carl Jaeschke
Otto
Emperors Guard Regiment
United States
Ettrieda Dillner
Willy
Lydia
Hugo
Mary
Edward
Englewood Union Hospital
Bis
Otto Jaeschke
Dolton
Jones Ly Stirs Banter Amid Parlor Debate
In a lively exchange, remarks about Jones Ly spark humor and rival banter as the group teases his habit of always having to top his story. The exchange reveals social dynamics and wit among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Ly
Property Column Advertisement and Buyer Notes
The Pointe announces a column for buyers and sellers in Doton or Riverdale. If you have property for sale or plan to buy, advertise or state your needs to connect with potential deals and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe
Doton
Riverdale
Telus
Local notes and social joys from Riverdale area
Ed Wirtz rests from rheumatism in Riverdale while Mrs. Vandeursen visits Englewood. Miss Eilen Waddell visits Willimette for weeks. Riverdale and Dolton youths enjoy a sleigh ride to Lansing. Principal Mayo returns after a fall. Dolton MFE Ladies Aid plans Jan 27 social at Mrs Claussen. Mrs. Evers recovers from pneumonia. Darby killed in Gary not the Dalton man. Propper improves after illness. Riverdale Hose Masquerade Ball Sept 5 at Village Hall. 50 cent tickets include refreshments. Dolton neighbor notes water pipe thaw incident. Wadson leg crushed at C E I Yards. to hospital. Mrs Sprick hosts progressive pedro party. Robert Emmit Rodman celebrates first birthday Jan 19. Rev McCarthy hosts sleighing party for 35 Seretarian League girls. Mrs. Fianburn sends Oregon Statesman copy to Dalton. Miss Florence Schroeder enjoying western trip via Portland. Waterman birthday gathering Jan 17 ends with wishes. Dalton Ladies Aid sleigh ride event followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilen Waddell
Willimette
Riverdale
Dolton
Lansing
Mayo
Riverdale City School
Ladies Aid
Dolton Mfe
Edmond Claussen
G. A. Sprick
Pedro
Robert Emmit Rodman
Geo. T. McCarthy
Ascension Church
Harvey
The
Seretarian League
Blue Island
E. G. Fianbuarn
Salem
Oregon
Bue
Geo. Kinney
Dalton
Tne
Oregon Statesman
Mise
Florence Schroeder
Pleasant Ridge
West
Chicago
Portland
Fred Waterman
Mr. Waterman
Wis .Ing
Waterman
Ladies Aid Society
Dalton M
John Berger
Mr. Berger
Mrs. Berger
Real Estate and Miscellaneous Listings in Dolton
Local classified items show multiple sales offers including houses and lots on 144th place and Lincoln avenue with details on sizes and nearby depots. Also listed are a steel range, piano certificate for sale, a newspaper route, a cow, collie dogs, and lost item notices with pointers to The Pointer office for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Office
144Th Place
Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Sea Ripley
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
L. F. Kirtey
J W. Malloy
Chicago St. Dalton
Chicago Street
Pointer
Behren
Main
Grant Streets
Grant Street
Riverdale
Louis Mahnke
Engle Street
John Livers
134Th Street
Chicago Street School
Dalton
Huguire
Installed Officers of Women’s Relief Corps Serve Community
The Women’s Relief Corps held a Friday evening installation of officers with Mrs. J. M. Deam presiding. Spencer Corps filled the hall as members listened to songs by Mable Sprick and Florence Hedtke, recitations by Margret Stanley and Edna Collison, and speeches by veterans, followed by a lunch. A Pullman delegation led by Lt. Geo. Basset attended, emphasizing patriotism and support for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Spencer Corps
J. M. Deam
Mable Sprick
Margret Stanley
Edna Collison
Florence Hedtke
Wyman
Woodmen Camp 5142 Installs Officers in Social Event
Woodmen Calumet Camp No.5142 Modern Woodmen installed officers Thursday evening. The 151-member camp, led by Past Consul Hermion Faden, celebrated with a banquet featuring oysters and ample refreshments. The Rosebud Pleasure Club plans a Masquerade Ball at A Q U Hall in Dalton on Saturday night January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp No
Hermion Faden
Rosebud Pleasure Club
A. Q
U. W. Hall
Dalton
Moving Picture Show Offers Raffle With Admission
Moving Picture Show at Dalton offers each admission a chance on a twelve piece table set raffled Monday January 24. No 24399 held by Ralph Luckenbill notes a previous clock raffle won Wednesday night January 19. Also advertised are See the Italian Volcano Sunday and Silk Worms at Work Saturday and Monday January 24 with Silent drama of great success in New York on Tuesday February 1. Taft at the Ball Game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Ralph Luckenbill
New York
Taft
Renewal of Mission Begins at St Marys Church
Parishioners urged to attend as Rev Father Daniel from the St Louis province resumes the mission at St Marys Church starting Thursday February 3. The series of sermons and lectures from the September 1907 event drew many listeners and is set to continue with renewed schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Daniel
Province of
St. Louis
Dalton Methodist Sunday School Honors Years of Attendance
The Dalton Methodist Sunday school celebrated high attendance with rewards for regular attendees. Recipients include Ruth Van Deursen and Lois Weidner for five years, a longer list for four years, several names for two years, and many for one year. The report notes credit for offsite attendance with a note, invites nonattending children and their parents to join, and urges regular attendance for the benefit of the children. Clara I Baerger chairs the rewards committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Methodist Sunday School
Ruth van Deursen
Lois Weidner
Josephine Voodenberg
Dorothy van Deureen
Cora Veldman
Neela Weidner
Lloyd Dolton
Stanley Dolton
Farry van Milligan
Evelyn van Deursen
Isabel Wahmhoff
Edwin Bethka
Esther Beck
Helen Beck
Lillian Pfotenbauer
Clarence Pfotenhauer
Dorothy Bowman
Mabel Rose
Edna Wahmbhoff
Elvira Wahmhoff
Katharise Weidner
John Beck
Clara I
Baecger
First National Elected Officers in Dalton Bank Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the First National Bank of Dalton elected officers and directors for 1909 on January 11. Chas E Waterman was named President and John Shilling Vice President with Horace Holmes as Cashier. Directors include Waterman, Weidner, Van Deursen, Dillner, Shilling, Anker, Holmes, Reich, and Diekman. The year’s earnings show $2,172.70 interest paid to savings depositors and $1,500.00 dividends to stockholders, with $1,287.71 added to undivided profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Dalton
Chas. E. Waterman
John Shilling
Horace Holmes
M. Robt. Weidner
John S. van Deursen
Henry J. Dillner
P. A. Anker
Otto F. Reich
Fred Diekman
Blue Book of Illinois now available for quick reference
The Pointer has received the Blue Book of the State of Illinois a 471 page volume from Secretary of State James A. Rose. It features a fine half tone cut of every state senator and representative and gives names and addresses of state officers and lawmakers for prompt supply on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
James A. Rose
Bernhart Brandt Former Dalton Resident Dies at 115 111th Street
Bernhart Brandt died January 8 at his daughter Mrs Andersons home at 115 111th street Rose land He was born in Germany March 19 1845 He enlisted June 10 1862 in the 188th Pennsylvania Infantry and was mustered out December 14 1863 as sergeant He was buried at Waldheim Cemetery January lith Funeral services were attended by J B Wyman Pont Pullman and were described as impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhart Brandt
Dalton
Mrs. Anderson
111Th Street
Roseland
Germany
188Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Sargeant
Waldheim
J. B. Wyman Pont
Pullman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton Sewer
Dolton Village
Board of Local Improvements
Monaghan Bros
Joliet
Carl Wulff
138Th Street
Nizmeyer
Reich
Pope
Ed. Wirtz
William Vandeursen
Englewood
John Evers
Darby
Gary
Ind
George Darby
F.C. Propper
Riverdale Hose Company
Ya. D. Wadson
Ater
Spencer Post
No. 279
M. E. Sunday School Report
First National
Blue
Oflinois
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