Death summons well known jurist Farrand dies at Dixon
Judge Richard S. Farrand, longtime Lee County and 15th district circuit judge, died Friday night at his Dixon home after a long illness following the death of his son Ernest. Born 1852 in Indiana, he served 38 years on the bench and was a leading Republican figure and adviser to Governor Lowden. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from his home with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. wife Mrs. Farrand has been ill.
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Richard S. Farrand
Illinois
Seventh Street
Hennepin Avenue
Dixon
J. M. Tidball
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Lee County
15Th Judicial District
Republican Party
Iti Bola
Car
Judge
Frank O. Lowden
Govenor
Farrand
Ernest
Richard
Judge Farrand
Allen County
Indiana
R. 8
Delilah (Cook) Farrand
Oneida County
New York
Ogle
Andrew Mason Tilton
Ogle County
Beatrice
Nebraska
Filley
Filley Lodge
A. BF
A. M
Levi H
Frank L
Bertha M. Linscott
Viola Sanford
Alala Wright
Washington Grove Christian Church
HB. C. Geeding
Washington Grove
Choir to Sing Easter Cantata at Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal church choir plans an Easter Cantata Sunday at 11 30 pm with 30 voices performing a program including The Resurrection Hope and All Around the Clouds Are Breaking The service invites the public. The event features soloists Nellie Zeller Ruth Zeller Lucile Randall and others guided by Dr W E Kern and Milford Wisman.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. E. Kern
Nellie Zeller
Sons of Gos
Jesus
Milford Wisman
W. EB. Kern
Clara’ Bode
Ralph
J. Dean
Christ the
Lord
Harry G. Wisman
C. R. Root
Illinois Women to Vote in Presidential Primary
Illinois women will be allowed to vote in the April 13 presidential preference primary under a revised plan after Attorney General Brundage reversed a ruling. Gov Frank O Lowden argued for separate ballots to avoid discrimination, with county clerks notified to implement the measure. Republican candidates Lowden and Leonard Wood plan a vigorous campaign for delegates, aided by top party figures.
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Illinois
Brundage
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Chicago
Dage
Emerson
Egraph
At Ney
Gosnett
Plan
Leonard Wood
Michigan
Lowdon
Easter Services and Confirmations at Local Churches
Easter Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church offers an English Communion at 10:30 with a 10:00 preparatory service, Bible class, and Sunday school. Catechumen classes will confirm Emma Reitz, Alice Vender, Earl Albrecht, William Bunger, Arthur Landau, and Wilbur Meister. Good Friday German service 2 to 3 pm. Ladies' Aid meets next week. United Evangelical Church announces Rev. J W Davis preaching on Sunday with Bradford and Ashton service details and a K L B meeting in the evening. Franklin Grove visitors noted.
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ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Emma Reitz
Alice Vender
Earl Albrecht
William Bunger
Arthur Landau
Wilbur Meister
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dora Sachs
Henry Fowasch
United Evangelical Church
J. W. Davie
Bradford
Ashton
K. L
Reynolds Church News
Reynolds
W. M. Society
Jesus
F. W. Doede
Easter Mission Service at Washington Grove
The Easter Mission program will be rendered at Washington Grove next Sunday morning at 11:00. The church invites all members to contribute to a service planned as the best yet with a sermon by the pastor.
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Washington Grove
B. C
Geeding
Dixon Masonic Chapter Hosts Illinois Leader Reception
Dorothy Chapter No. 871 of Dixon invites Ashton Chapter to a Friday evening reception honoring Sister Vivian Scott W G M of C E 8 of Illinois on April 2 at eight o clock. A large attendance from Ashton is hoped.
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Dorothy
Dixon
Ashton Chapter
Vivian Scott
Illinois
Ashton
American Legion Meeting At IT O F Hall This Thursday
Regular meeting of the American Legion will be held in the IT O. F. Hall this Thursday evening. Members urged to attend as By Laws of the local post may be passed. Ex service men who have not joined are welcome. By order of Commander.
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American Legion
Easter Musicale at Presby Church Promises Lively Season
The Easter Musicale by a 25 member choir directed by Mrs. J. D. Charters will be held next Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian church. The program features Mendelssohn and Rubenstein pieces, solos, choruses, and an Easter message.
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Presbyterian Church
J. D. Charters
Bernard
Mendelssohn
Christ
Birdie Hanson
Kamenoi Ostrow
Rubenstein
Aiken
Mr. Charters
Emmert
Stores Close Three Nights a Week Cooperation Aids Nearby Towns
Ashton and Franklin Grove merchants agree to close three nights weekly on Monday Wednesday and Saturday to align schedules. Rochelle and Dixon differ with open evenings, while Amboy mirrors Dixon with limited exceptions. Reynolds Church notes Bible school and services while Ashton marks Good Friday and Easter week. April Fools tease ends with pastor F W Doode inviting strong attendance.
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Ashton
Franklin Grove
Betsy
Rochelle
Dixon
Amboy
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Metodist
Lily
Ashton Township
Jesse P. Jordan
Stephen Knapp
Davan't
Ethyle
Goldie Kersten
Presby. Easter Musicale
Andrus Griffith
Lamb of God
Mr. Andrus. Griffith
Alt
John W. Weishaar
Martha
Franklin Stores
April
A. W. Rosecrans
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