Young Woman Killed Crossing Tracks at Phoenix
Lizzie Staat a 19 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Staat of Phoenix was instantly killed Monday at the 156th street crossing of the Grand Trunk and Terminal railroads. A local freight was switching cars when she attempted to cross after the train passed and she was struck by a fast Grand Trunk train, thrown 25 feet. The crossing signal man is blamed for the accident. Funeral services were held Wednesday from her home and burial followed in Thornton Cemetery. Staat was well known in Dalton where she previously lived, and her death shocked many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Staat
Wm. Staat
Phoenix
Grand Trunk and Terminal Railroad
Miss Staat
Grand Trunk
Thornton
Dalton
Ridge Social News And Fire Incident Recap
Miss Maggie McKnight received a kitchen shower at Chas Milhahn home as Ridge friends planned a surprise party. Robert Vandenberg was given useful household articles for his upcoming marriage. A Monday dispute at the shipping station drew attention but caused no injuries. William Miller escaped a tar fire with burns to hands and face as his Zimmer farm home narrowly avoided a larger blaze. Mr and Mrs Milhahn celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with neighbors bringing baskets and gifts including cut glass sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie McKnight
Chas Milhahn
Ridge
Robert Vandenberg
William Miller
Zimmer
Miller
Chas. Milhahn
Fred Engel
Geo. Engel
John Engel
Andrew Engel
William Vandenberg
John Berger
al Steinke
Chas. Waterman
Milhahn
Homewood News Briefs Highlight Local Comebacks and Events
Henry Gottschalk returns from Arkansas to greet familiar faces in Homewood. W F Johnson reports solid patronage at his laundry. Eighth grade graduation of 18 students set for tonight at Presbyterian church. Gus Brie injured and laid up. Homewood plans a big Fourth of July celebration with a new ball club backed by Wim Bratley. Circle A Club defeated by Riverdale Blinkies last Sunday. Alvin Gold stood in as catcher and played well. Woodmen prepare for Memorial Day turnout on Sunday June 6. Wisdom from Uncle Eben notes nursing a grouch harms garden care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gottschalk
Arkansas
W. F. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Gus Brie
Homewood
Wim. Bratley
Circle A
Riverdale Blinkie
Alvin Gold
Woodmen
Local notices from Dolton June event and theft report
Locals announce a big trip at Lund's Hall Dolton Friday evening June 4 under Y M C A auspices. The Van Milligen house in Riverdale was entered Tuesday theft $35. A lamp raffle won by Peter Pauls with number 3857. Emil Rosenthal visits Germany for months. Woodmen plan to attend Chicago Heights adoption of 100 candidates with return train at 1 14 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund’s Hall
Dolton
Wm. Bachman
L. G. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
van Milligen
Riverdale
Peter Pauls
Highball
Chicago Heights
Dalton
Dolton Y M C A entertains with polyphonic imitator and talents
Dolton Y M C A will showcase an entertainment at Lund's Hall on Friday evening June 4 featuring Tom Corwine polyphonic imitator Miss Haineschild and Mr Fran Gamble baritone soloist plus Miss Cora Petersen violin solo with Mrs John Shlaacks on piano. Tickets cost 25 cents and proceeds fund porch chairs at the Y M C A Dalton. Also two bee colonies for sale at five dollars each and a driving horse advertised by Wm Schultz Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Y. M. C. A
Lund’s Hall
Dolton
Tom Corwine
Dalton
Decatur man jailed for lodge swindle in Riverdale
Hanebry of Decatur posed as a lodge officer to obtain business data and lure payments from Riverdale merchants. Chief Baumgartner arrested him at The Post Office after he failed to prove lodge authority. Bond set at 500, hearing scheduled June 6 before Judge Schafer. Emil Dieck victim in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanebry
Decatur
Brohterho
Baugartner
Riverdale
Emil Dieck
Emil
Baumgardner
Henebry
Schafer
Hammond
Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Enginmen
Dalton
Warriots
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alban P. Reich
Krueger Bros
Lincoln Ave
Theo. Koch
Reen & Ripley’s
Dolton Store
Eben
Emil Rosenthal
Germany
Y. M. C. A. Entertainment
Wm. Schultz
Leyden Avenue
AD Faker
Bicycle & Auto
Jackson Hill
Carterville No
Telephone Riverdale No
Towesdale
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