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Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashton Franklin Grove Betsy Rochelle Dixon Amboy

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