Successful Men: George Dutt and Fred Pohlers Spotlighted
The Dalton feature profiles two respected local businessmen. Fred Pohlers, born 1863 near Dalton, built a large retail and farming support network, with a Chicago bookkeeper start, a Dalton grocery firm at 800 Chicago Street, and a deputy US Marshal past. George Dutt, born 1851 in Germany, built a Riverdale bakery empire, parlayed property deals into a comfortable fortune, and remains active in the Business Men's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dutt
Fred Pohlers
Dalton
Pohlers
Pleasant Ridge
Schultz & Hirsh
Chicago
Chicago Street
Poblers
Augusta Krug
Riverdale
Business Men’s Association
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department
Grovce Durr
Business Men’s
Straussberg
Dutt
America
Fairberry
Ill
Blue Island
Bertha Tragall
August Raulf
Louis
Chicago Heights
Robert Moench
Carrie
Harvey
Chieaen Height
France
Germany
Cleveland
United States
Business Men's Association
The Essence of Dullness and Education
A quote attributed to Balfour argues that dullness is a natural trait not cured by learning. Even abundant knowledge won’t remove dullness, only potentially ornament it into pretentious pedantry when cultivated. The passage reflects on intelligence, education, and inherent demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour
Sewer Question in Dalton Prompts Public Debate on Park Avenue Route
The Pointer interviews Dalton property owners about a village sewer system. Opinions center on route choices Park Avenue Indiana Avenue Main Street and Knickerbocker land hold implications for outflow to the river with majority rule and village-wide benefit guiding plans.
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Park Avenue
Dulton Citisens
Frank Lund
Local Improvement Board
Diekman
Panhandle
South End
Knickerbocker
Main Street
Indiana Avenue
Frederick
Propper
Dalton
Leyden Avenue
Fred Weber
Weidner
John Behrens
Henry Dilliner
Knickerbocker Company
George Dalton
138Th Street
Thomas Harper
Mat Vandeursen
Thomsen
Dolton
Hess
A. W. Kennedy
Chicago
Riverdale
Wm. J. Haney
Tompkins Hired Man In Boston Ends With Praise
George Schaefer seen in Boston with the mayor and high officials as he inspects the citys great fish wharfs. Edward Boening of Western Union notes eastern papers mention Schaefer and Washington Post highlights his presence. He proves he can cut ice wherever he goes.
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Pointer
Boston Mass
Edward Boening
Western Union Telegraph Co
George H. Schaefer
Rained Sandwiches At Eaglesmere After Thunderstorm
In Eaglesmere Pennsylvania during a storm hundreds of ham and chicken sandwiches, olives, pickles, and a few pies fell from the sky for about 20 minutes. A tornado at the grounds explained the unusual event as tables and dinner were nearly ready. Cakes remained behind, drawing humiliation from the women bakers who claimed not to be heavy.
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Eaglesmere
Seven Children Rescued by Courageous Mrs McNally
A British coast tale recounts Mrs McNally of Sligo bay Ireland braving rising tides to save seven children on a rocky island. Though unable to swim she carried two in her arms and directed the others to cling to anything they could reach, bringing all seven safely to land.
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England
Beets to Sugar Plant Expands With New Building
An Illinois sugar beet plant adds a 30 by 60 foot four story precipitation building and new dryers to process all beets locally. The project includes extended tracks and elevated beet handling to speed loading, with J J Gould supervising, George Babcock as chief clerk, and George Leonas as chemist. About 100 more workers are expected as operations begin a two to four week campaign.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Illinois Central
J. J. Gould
George Babcock
George Leonas
Century debate on inventions and usefulness
A dialogue contrasts views on which century yielded the most inventions. Harker cites the nineteenth, Brown mentions the eighteenth, and Guyer predicts the coming century will be the most useful with a playful nod to the "century pill" as the answer.
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Gunner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Dutt
Neadermodren
Dillner’s Grove
Alban P. Reich
Aiban
Paul Reich
Indiana State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ind
C. D. Reeder
Albert Steinke
Reformatory
Tompkins
Obeldobel’s
Kern & Ripley’s
Dutt’s Bakery
Fred Pohlere
the Business Men’s Association
George Schaefer
Boston
Tomkins
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