Last Pioneer Gottlieb Pohlers Dies at 83
Gottlieb Pohlers died October 15 at age 83 after a long life as a Sand Ridge settler born in Saxony Germany. He emigrated in 1856 and married Marie Schultz. funeral held Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. A Helm with burial at Berger cemetery. He leaves a widow, three sons, one daughter, and four grandchildren.
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Sand Ridge
Pobblers
Waterman
Engel
Diekman
Bernhart Engel
Henry Waterman
Ernest Diekman
Pohlers
Gottlieb Pohlers
Schlagwitz
Waldenburg
Saxony
Germany
America
Marie Schultz
A. Helm
Berger
John Berger
Col
F. C. Propper
Wm. Harbrecht
Robert Meyer
Henry Milhahn
John Stahnke
William
Adolph
Frederick
Marie
Frederick Schultz
Fred Drunst
William Drunst
Chas. Christbaum
John Johnson
Chas
Walter
Edward
John Bower
Wm. Waterman
Henry Busse
Chicago
Mrs Chas Bogenhold Dies in Hammond at 70
Mrs. Chas Bogenhold aged seventy years six months died Friday at her granddaughter Mrs Payne’s home in Hammond Ind Funeral services were held Monday from the residence and burial followed at Berger cemetery A floral tribute came from the Ladies Aid of the German Evangelical church of Harvey carried by Mrs Henrichs Mrs Breyer and Mrs Frank Mrs Bogenhold long known as Miss Leona Doerr resided at Center avenue and 147th street before moving to Hammond Harvey Tribune Citizen
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Bogenhold
Payne
Hammond
Ind
Berger
Leona Doerr
Center Avenue
147Th Street
Harvey Tribune Citizen
Local Folks Quarrel Over Chicken Law and Train Accident
Homewood residents discuss Henry Funk and a chicken law after a chicken was struck by an IC railroad train and another was killed hours later by a citizen. Aldermen, grand jurors, and town visitors are noted along with local incidents and injuries.
Local Notables Attend Services and Meeting in South Holland
South Holland residents visited Milwaukee a sick relative last week. Carrie Rosen left for Washington to visit her parents. Harry Van Draa smiled on the ace recently. A baby boy arrived Sunday. Agnes Renkema is reported ill. Dr. Stevens of Hope College preached at First Reformed Church with Rev. Wolvius to lead Sunday services. Rev. Mielder filled the Christian Reformed pulpit Sunday. The First Reformed Singing Association held a business meeting Tuesday electing Tennis Paalberg president Cora Bardwyck vice president N Osting treasurer G Reitveld secretary Jennie Dalenberg pianist Nellie Schilling substitute pianist Peter Gouwens sergeant-at-arms William Vander Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gouwens
Milwaukee
Carrie Rosen
Washington
Harry van Draa
Stork
Agnes Renkema
First Reformed Church
Stevens
Hope College
Wolvius
Mielder
Christian Reformed Church
Singing Association of the First Reformed Church
Tennis Paalberg
Cora Bardwyck
N. Osting
G. Reitveld
Jennie Dalenberg
Nellie Schilling
Unlucky Coin and Rent Notice in American Clipping
The excerpt notes a numismatist detailing thirteen attributes on a quarter dollar deemed unlucky. A separate line advertises a new five room flat for rent in Highlawn with gas and water included at eight dollars and fifty cents monthly, listing O F Reich at 13716 Indiana Avenue.
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New York Times
High Lawn
O. F. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Indiana Ave
Local notes and society items from Dolton and nearby towns
Dr John Berger of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Berger last Sunday. The Ladies Aid of Dal ton M E church meets at Mrs John Vandeursen's home on Oct 27. Attorney Wm F Propper left for Minnesota on business returning Monday. Mr and Mrs A J Bonlt of Cleveland and Mrs A J Kleing of Chicago visited Ed Wirtz and family. Edward Dobson and Frank Ketcheson, old time printers, aided The Pointer office last week. Miss Helen Willis held a birthday party last Wednesday. Christ Diehelmann injured at work in beet sugar plant is recovering. Eucharistic Society card party at A O U W Hall in Dolton was a success. Henry Dillner Jr bought property in Harvey and moved there. Rosebud Pleasure Club dance at Dillner’s Pavilion drew crowds. El E Kralowitz and Elva Seymour won waltz prize. Wm Nortoff left for Minnesota for vacation. he plans hunting and fishing. Dr Cook pictures at North Pole shown at Lund’s hall with 10 cent admission Saturday and Sunday. H J House promoted to Indiana Harbor Belt agent at Gibson Ind with raise. J R Statley resigns from Dal ton C B I and takes House’s place. Harvey Zimmer joined C E T in Haney office. S W Jacobs of Decatur succeeds Statley at Dolton office.
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Henry Funk
Funk
I. C
HK. B. Harwood
Chicago
OC. Steiner
H. Broeckman II
Blooming
Wm. Schoof
Michigan City
Fellows
Roy Morgan
Canada
A. Morgan
A. Tomscheck
A. Tomscheck. Miss Stolzenbach Visited Friends For A Few Days At Grant Park
Ill
Homewood
Wm. Tomscack
West Harvey
Bingen
Rhine
John Berger
Dalton M. E. Church
John Vandeursen
Minnesota
A.J. Bonlt
Cleveland
Ohio
A. J. Kleing
Ed Wirtz
Edward Dobson
Frank Ketcheson
Pointer
Helen Willis
Helen
Christ Diehelmann
Eucharistic Society
A.O. U. W. Hall
Dolton
Henry Dillner, Jr
Harvey
Both Street
Rosebud
Dillner’s Pavilion
EL. E. Kralowitz
Hammond
Elva Seymour
Wm. Nortoff
Billy
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Lund’s Hall
H. J. House
Indiana Harbor
Gibson
Ind
J. R. Statley
Dalton
Mr. House
Harvey Zimmer
Haney
S. W. Jacobs
Decatur
Mr. Stanley
Reception for New Pastor at Dalton M E Church
The Ladies of the Dalton M E Church invite all interested in church welfare to a reception honoring Rev. Cates in the church parlor Saturday evening October 30 from 8 to 10 o’clock.
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Dalton M.E
Cates
Bachmanns Celebrate 24th Wedding Anniversary on Farm
Mr and Mrs William Bachmann marked their 24th anniversary last Friday on the east of Dalton farm. Born August 17 1859 he recalls being christened by Rev W Heinemann fifty years ago. The couple have ten children nine sons and one daughter all healthy and look to a Silver Wedding next October. Show cases for sale two 8 foot units contact C Blocker 420 Grant Dolton.
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William Bachmann
Mr. Bachmann
Dalton
W. Heinemann
St. Paul’s Church
Wind
Bachmann
Cook County
Riverdale and Dolton Classifieds and Dolton Board Session
A dense Riverdale and Dolton classified list offers rentals, sales, and lost items including five room cottages and a 4 room house with lot. Items include gas range for sale and Wisconsin potatoes. The Dolton board held a short session discussing sewer plans, street work, water leaks, and new arc lamps.
Baby girl born to Berger couple on Ridge
Berger and Mrs Wm Vanderburg announce the birth of a daughter born last Friday October 15. Mrs John Engel traveled to Chicago for an operation at the German hospital and hopes for improvement. Mrs Henrietta JEngel has returned from a two week Chicago visit to her daughter Mrs George Balsiger. Following the death of Gottlieb Pohlers, John Berger Col Propper and William Harbrecht are now Ridge's oldest male residents. Mrs Fred and Mrs Charles Waterman visited West Pullman last Wednesday, hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Engel.
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John Berger
Col
Propper
William Harbrecht
Fred
Charles Waterman
West Pullman
Frank Engel
Climbing The Ladder Sweat Promoted Freight Agent
Thacher F Sweat Jr is promoted to Oriental Freight Agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway with headquarters in the Railway Exchange Building Chicago He rose from remote clerk over seven years to this role aiding the Japan United States freight link as new steamship service grows Dr John Berger shares the same Thorn Township High School class profile as both rise in prominence.
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Thacher F. Sweat, Jr
Oriental
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Railway Exchange Building
Chicago
Sweat
St. Paul
Oriental Freight
Japan
United States
St. Paul Road
Oriental Office
Thornton Township
John Berger
Electric Power for Riverdale Granted by Edison Company
Edison Electric Light and Power Company moves to run wires to Riverdale. Agents canvassed the town and secured assurances of support. Local plants will benefit by access to electric power for their machinery, improving the community's drainage current and overall power supply.
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Edison Electric Light and Power Company
Riverdale
Dalton
Edison Company
Thanks To Friends Of The Pointer Junior Editor
Readers extend sincere thanks for the rousing charivari and splendid present to the junior editor of The Pointer. Sentiments express warmth as winter winds blow and friends are remembered by the fire.
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Pointer
Health Inspector Reports Noncompliance in Riverdale
Health Officer Charles B. Ball of Chicago reports many property owners in Riverdale have not complied with the vault cleaning ordinance. The city school has not linked to the new sewer system and still uses the old close. Ball will urge immediate changes while aiming to minimize costs for property owners. Night soil removal must occur by licensed scavengers during day hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Chas. B. Ball
Health Department
Chicago
Riverdale
Ball
Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband and Father
To friends and neighbors who showed respect and kindness during the sickness, death and burial of our husband and father we extend our sincere thanks. Mrs. Gothies Poolers and children
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Mrs
Chas. Bogenhold
South Holland
C. Blocker
Grant Street
East 136Th Place
John E. Schafer
Arthur A. Riss
Wisconsin
Rick Lentier
Riverale
Engel Street
Illinois Central Depot
A. Baumgartner
Wabash Avenue
Harper County
Kansas
Bargins
Rice County
Merwin G. Conner
Little River
Rice Co
Village Board of
Artal
Lund
Engelside Avenue
138Th Street
Harter
Lincoln Avenue
Oak Street
Irving Avenue
Houge
Water Committee
Electric Power
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