Milhahn Death Marks Dolton Family Note
Mrs John Milhahn died at her son Charles home on Monday March 9 at 12 20 pm aged 81 7 8. She emigrated from Mechlenberg Schwerin Germany in 1853 and lived in Chicago before settling east of Dalton on a farm. Five children born John Charles William Henry Louisa. three died young. Funeral held at house then church with Revs Helm and Schmidt. buried Oakland Cemetery.
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John Milhahn
Charles
Mary Schoenfeld
Mechlenberg
Schwerin
Germany
America
New Albany
Ind
Chicago
John
William
Henry
Louisa
Dalton
Prairie
Dolton and
Berger
A. E. Helm
South Holland News Highlights Local Happenings
Last Saturday Wm. Roberts was surprised by friends in a lively gathering. Honey Stars members show eagerness to begin a new year with officers chosen except manager. Ebner Berger and others took a trip to Aurora. Mrs. D. Rietveld planned a Witchert visit. Arthur Gouwens spent a week in northern Michigan and recalls a wild bear encounter with remarkable hunting tales.
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Wm. Roberts
Honey Stars
Harry Dykstra
J. Meeboer
Estey Gouwens
J. Raveslot Sr
John Wagnum
Ebner Berger
Aurora
D. Rietveld
Witchert
Arthur Gouwens
Michigan
Teddy
Tie
Art
Resignation of Riverdale Police Magistrate Obeldobel
Oswald Obeldobel announces resignation as Police Magistrate of the Village of Riverdale effective immediately. He cites conflicts with his business and disrupted friendships, and states he will discontinue collections while retaining his notarial seal for acknowledgments.
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Riverdale
Oswald Obeldobel
Bloodhound Aids Harvey Police In Housebreaking Hunt
Harvey police secured a bloodhound from Indiana under Mr C E Bonner to track housebreakers. Citizens are urged to assist by reporting any suspicious activity. Editors suggest Riverdale and Dalton authorities might borrow the dog. Probers note prowlers still active and speculate on a suspect.
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Harvey
Indiana
C. E. Bonner
Llargey Herald
Riverdale
Dalton
Wight
Engine stolen from VanDeursen factory in Dalton
Thieves entered the Kraut factory of VanDeursen Bros. in Dalton during the past month and stole a 6 horse power steam engine. The loss was discovered last Sunday by John Staat and Mat Vandeursen. The engine was disassembled and carried away in the night. it had not been used for several years.
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VanDeursen Bros
Dalton
John Staat
Mat Vandeursen
John Rampke
Riverdale
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Chicago
Dolton and Riverdale Local Notes Mark Social Life
Locals report village politics warming up and a May Party at Dillner's Pavilion in Dolton. The Rosebud Pleasure Club hosts a May event while Base Ball season prepares to open. News covers duck hunting trips, new phone service, real estate ventures, births, illnesses, and upcoming residence construction in Dalton and Riverdale.
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Rosebud Pleasure Club
Dillner’s Pavillion
Dolton
Thornton Township Republican Primaries File For March 19
The Republican primaries for Thornton township occur Friday evening March 19 with polls open 6 to 8 p.m. The convention will be held in Homewood Saturday March 0 at 2 o clock to nominate candidates for Supervisor Town Clerk Collector Assessor Highway Commissioner Five Justices of the Peace and Five Constables. Henry Milhahn seeks reelection as Highway Commissioner citing solid service.
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Thornton Township
Homewood
Henry Milhahn
Ile
Riverdale Board Quiet Meeting Discusses Minor Matters
Riverdale Village Board met last Monday in a quiet session with no reports from committees. Trustees addressed street light outages and a raised archway clearance, ordered meter delivery delays, handled a scarlet fever quarantine issue, accepted the Police Magistrate Obeldobel’s resignation, and deferred drainage and sewer contract discussions due to railroad delays.
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Riverdale Board
Goos
Atlantic
138Th Streets
Ludwig
Weidner
Deam
International Steam Pump Co
Chicago
Belz
Baumgartner
Baumgartner Was Instructed To Notify Mr. Belz
Board of Health
Obeldobel
August Berszinski
Baseball Season Opens in Dal ton and Riverdale on April 18
The Athletic Base Ball Association elects officers including Edward Dillner as Manager and Wm. Rose as President. Dal ton and Riverdale clubs name lineups with players such as Carl Shean at first base Andrew Hayes at second base and A Vieu at third base. Riverdales manage r Simpson inspects Penfield grounds where a canvass fence will enclose the venue.
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Dalton
Riverdale
Athletic Base Ball Association
Edward Dillner
Wm. Rose
Frank Krueger
Louis Krueger
Geo. H. Schaefer
Carl Shean
Andrew Hayes
A. Vieu
Hamplin
Robert Ginter
Martin Walkerly
Mow
Riverdales
Simpson
Penfield
H. LaRoss
F. W. Schwartz
R. Shelley
E. Bartik
S. Govier
L. Baer
C. LaRoss
G. Sellers
R. Hutson
G. Mekirt
Card of Thanks for kindness after mother's death and burial
We thank neighbors and friends for their assistance and respect shown at our mother’s death and burial and for the flowers sent. Cuas Milhahn Henry Milhuahn
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Cuas
Milhahn
Henry Miluahn
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Geo. Tuch
Riverdale Exchange
Wisconsin Lime and Cement Co
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