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  • Why We Should Ask for Help

    Michael John Neil’s suggestion to get an outside opinion could not have been more timely. The day after I read it, I had a wonderful opportunity to follow his advice. (Thank you Michael!) While preparing for an upcoming event sponsored by the local German Genealogy Society, I mentioned one of…

  • 1903 Obituaries – December 15

    The following death notices appeared on page 20 of the December 15, 1903 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “BARRY-BRIDGET, beloved wife of Patrick Barry, mother of James, William, John, Matthew, Edward, Hugh and the late Thomas, at her residence, 134 Johnson-st. Funeral Thursday, Dec. 17. Rondout and Kingston (N.Y.)…

  • 1903 Obituaries – December 10

    From the front page of the December 10, 1903 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “DROPS TO DEATH AS AID COMES John Warner’s Strength Fails and He Falls 100 Feet. Clinging to a projecting beam 100 feet above the bottom of the stairway shaft in the Railway Exchange building, John…

  • 1903 Obituaries – December 5

    From the December 5, 1903 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 14; “BACKMAN-ELMER, In memory of beloved nephew of Capt. and Mrs. M. S. Smith, who died one year ago to-day, Dec. 5, 1902. G.B.N.T.” “BOEHM-ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Boehm, mother of George, Carl, Val, Louisa and Christ Boehm,…

  • A Second Look at November

    Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks on your genealogy to-do list? Oh my gosh, me too! Last month I decided to let my ancestors guide me through what should be done next to tell their stories. I started by printing a monthly calendar from Family Tree Maker. Each day lists an event…

  • Front Page News – November 25, 1913

    The following article appeared on the front page of the November 25, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News: “SLAIN IN HIS HOME BY BURGLAR NOVICE Peter T. Stalley Shot to Death When He Accosts Intruder Discovered by Wife. LEMOYNE STREET TRAGEDY Woman Leaps Through Window for Help as Children…

  • 1913 Obituaries – November 20

    The following article appeared on page one of the November 20, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “E.C. LEWIS DIES IN BATHTUB Coroner’s Jury Declares Business Man’s Death an Accident. Edward C. Lewis, who was 68 years old, was accidentally drowned in the bathroom of his home at 3620 South…

  • 1913 Obituaries: November 15

    The following appeared on page 19 of the November 15, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “City Brevities Investigation was begun to-day into the death of Mrs. Agnes Lewis. 30 years old, a patient at the Chicago state hospital for the insane since May 18, 1911, who died there…

  • Front Page News – November 10, 1913

    The following appeared on the front page of the Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1913: “ROBBED; MAN KILLS HIMSELF William Farrell’s Pay Stolen on Way Home and He Shoots Self. William Farrell’s step was brisk when he left the smoke begrimed car shops in Burnside Saturday night. He swung his dinner…

  • 1913 Obituaries – November 5

    The following appeared in the November 5, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News, on page 21: IN MEMORIAM “CAUSACK-In memory of my beloved husband, THOMAS H. CAUSACK, who departed this life one year ago, Nov. 5, 1912. Sadly missed by wife.” “GEARON-MICHAEL B. In memory of our dear husband and…