Tragic Calumet Bridge Accident Claims 9-Year-Old
While fathers fished on a railroad bridge near Bernice I T, nine year old Victoria Lisula was killed when a Pennsylvania train struck her as she and playmate Rose Piserio played on the tracks. Rose survived with non fatal injuries. authorities believe the other girl died instantly.
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Bernice
Victoria Lisula
Rose Piserio
Caluimeti
Lisula
Pennsylvania
Victoria
Leg Amputation After Interurban Collision Near 112th
John J. Gouwens Jr., son of J. J. Gouwens of 225 W 117th St, was struck by an interurban car on the Kennington & Has tern track at 112th while walking with four companions. One leg was crushed above the knee and had to be amputated. he suffered other bruises and is recovering at the Pullman hospital.
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Pullman
John J.gouwens
J. J Gouwens
117Th Street
Kennington & Hastern
112Th Street
Gouwens
Pullman Hospital
West Pullman
Times Have Changed in Woman Dress Through Ages
The excerpt contrasts past women’s attire with modern clothing, noting old layers like a heavy outer skirt and multiple Petticoats versus a hobble dress with a wide slit. It laments perpetual chill and rheumatism in earlier times while highlighting the new style allowing longer steps and a playful spin on winter wear.
Farewell Party For Three Local Girls Before Departure
A large group gathered at the Dickman home last Sunday to bid farewell to Anetta, Alice Waterman, and Emily Waterman. The trio left Sunday morning for Cincinnati to attend Carcas Institute, a private girls school, and plan to return home for holidays.
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Fred Dickman
Anetta
Alice Waterman
Fred Waterman
Emily Waterman
Chas. Waterman
Cincinnati
Blind man fined for deception in Lima incident
In Lima Ohio, Thomas Kern, 48, posed as a blind beggar at the Chbro Electric Interurban station. A supervising officer arrested him after he stared at a woman's skirt. Mayor Shook fined Kern $25 and costs and banished him from the city.
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Lima
Thomas Kern
Chbro Electric
Mwe
Kero
Kern
Shook
Long Coast to Coast Funeral Noted in Morbid Pride
Moran of New York died in California after a coast to coast funeral promise. W A Peck of Ohio arranged the strange journey with mercy money to be sent, the hearse traveled from San Diego to Chicago and on to New York. The case drew comment from undertaker Hambley and others as the spectacle unfolded.
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Man
San Diego
Cal
New York
Michael Moran
New York City
San Francisco
W. A. Peck
Moran
Peck
Seattle
R.H. Hambley
Atlantic
Chicago
Snch
Riverdale
Dalton
Local transit work and community notes fill Dalton scene
Street car crews lay rails on Indiana avenue toward Leyden with crossovers near I C tracks. Miss May Propper hosted a W R C supper. Hobart Horton plans winter ice business in Dolton and Riverdale. A Lyceum course opens October 9 at Thornton Township High. many social items and local visits noted.
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The
Street Car Company
Indiana Avenue
Leyden Avenue
138Th Street
I. C
Variety Shower Honors Miss Louisa Koehncke in Riverdale
A Thursday evening variety shower by the Degree of Honor celebrated Miss Louisa Koehncke and her upcoming wedding. She is a popular Riverdale resident, noted for kitchen skill and work as a stenographer and typist.
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Louisa Koehncke
Koehncke
Riverdale
Onion sets topic at Riverdale farmers meeting
The Farmers and Gardeners Association of Cook County No 20 will hold a meeting at Dillner's Pavilion Dal ton on Saturday afternoon October 4 at 1 30 p m The meeting will cover onion sets and other topics and invites all growers to attend even if not interested in onion sets H A Hess secretary
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Riverdale
Cook County
Truck Gardener’s and Farmers’ Association
Dillner’s Pavilion
Dalton
H.a.hess
Sec
Bazaar bag prepared for St Marys Congregation bazaar
A bag organized by St Marys Congregation to hold items for a bazaar scheduled during the first week of November.
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St. Mary's Congregation Bag
Panama Canal Focus In The Pointer
A concise on the Panama Canal by a ground correspondent promises readers a clearer view of the current state and significance of the canal. The article sits on an inside page with a note urging readers to explore all weekly content for value.
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The
Pointer
Panama Canal
Big Ditch
Dolton Theatre Daily Showings Invite Patrons
The Dolton Theatre announces daily screenings except Mondays with affordable admission. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Prices are 10 cents, children under 14 pay 5 cents. Manager is Joan G. Hrusy.
In Memoriam Mrs M A Kelly A Requiem Mass Planned
In Memoriam notice announces a Requiem Mass for Mrs M A Kelly at St Marys Church on Saturday morning October 4 to mark one year since her death October 4 1912. Family notes deep love and bids God peace.
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St. Mary’s Church
M. &. Kelly
T Reat
M. H. Kerty
Card of Thanks for Lodge Benefit Contributions
I wish to thank the members of George Washington Lodge 8 A of N A and especially the committee and all who contributed in making the recent benefit a success also the B of L by 18 for their liberal contribution. RALPH VANDENBERG.
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George Washington Lodge
8. A
N. A
B. of L. By & 18
Ralph Vandenberg
Lost pendant and corn grinder offered for sale
Lost Sunday evening between Dalton Nickel show and PanhanuJle tracks Riv erdaly a gold pendant with amethyst setting was a present from mother. Reward is offered at The Pointer office Surrey for sale. Shaft and pole never used. Also corn grinder grinds cobs. See A Khinkbhammer, milk dealer, 937 Chicago Street, Dolton. Ice cream at Obel's all winter.
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Dalton Nickel
PanhanuJle
Riverdaly
Tne Pointer
Surrey
A. Khinkbhammer
Chicago Street
Dolton
Dalton Illinois Brick yard to restart brick production
Large machines at Illinois Brick yard No 35 in Dalton resume operations next Monday morning after a shutdown. Superintendent Kasten reports all ready and workers anticipate a busy run likely through the holidays.
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Illinois Brick Company
Dalton
Kasten
Matz Polette Wedding in Dalton
Emil Matz and Flora Polette wed last Saturday evening at the groom’s home in Dalton with Judge Baumgartner officiating. Herman Jacobs served as groomsman and Mrs Jacobs as brides maid. The Riverdale band member and the group known as “the boys” presented a large charivari. The couple plans to reside in Dolton.
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Emil Matz
Flora Polette
Dalton
Evening School Opens Registration on Morse Avenue
The Pullman Evening school at Morse avenue and 113th street opens for pupil registration on Thursday and Friday evenings October 2 and 3, 1913. Classes run four evenings weekly from 7 to 9, focusing on reading writing spelling grammar history geography arithmetic and English language for men and women including beginners. Additional courses include bookkeeping stenography typewriting mechanical drawing manual training sewing and cooking.
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Pullman
Morse Avenue
113Th Street
Seme Sion
Editor’s Reflections on Mistakes From Thompson Courier
Monford editor of the Thompson Courier reflects on human error in journalism and life. He jokes that editors’ mistakes stand out since every issue is an open letter to the public and notes that everyone, including doctors and teachers, makes errors in judgment.
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Monford
Thompson, Ia
Caruso
Bia
Presa
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Rose Bud Pleasure Club
Dilloer’s Pavilion
Adda Dutton
Irene Daily
Frances Harris
Ethel Waddell
Esther Rieger
Ruth Robison
Mabel Luckenbill
A. C
Louise Tuefer
Tuefer
WRGC
Lund’s Hall
Clarence O’brien
Frank Miller
Springfield
John O’brien
Marie
George Schwantke
Winter Garden
Florida
Pope Beet
F. W. Rademacher
Margaret
Luzerene
Iowa
Herman Stolper
Rolfe Iron Co
Ladies Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
Albert Moomaw
Royal
Oliver
the Department of Agriculture
Miss May Propper
Propper
W.R. G
Arnold Benett
E. C. Mayer
Hoffman, Ill
H. W. Slaughter
Kanawha Avenue
Volton
Herbert Horton
Bert
Hey
Frank Freehaus
Main Street
John Ligere
Fredericka Street
Thornton Township
Darrel Hand
Wentworth Avenue
Lillian Gerloff
Ea Dreesen
Clara Goon
Velma Hand
Delos Hand
Wilmer Goas
Walter Dreesen
Harold Aurens
Frank Mraz
Darrell Hand
George D. Sweet
John Hames
Aurora
Ill
Harry Vanderaa
S. G. Holmes
Alice
St. Louis
Holmes
Ottawa
William Minardow
Dalton Baker
Bill
Sollet
Farmer’s Meeting
Joan G. Hrusy
Mgr
Memoriam
Obel’s
Matz
Polette
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