Miss Vanderslice in China on missionary route
Miss Mary Vanderslice writes from Pekin detailing her voyage from San Francisco to Yokohama Kobe Osaka and Kyoto then Shanghai and Pekin. She describes harbor visits weather wheelbarrow rides in China and travel with Miss Howe and others while noting sights temples schools and daily life.
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Kobe
Mongolia
Kyoto
Japan
Chicago
Osaka
Miss Howe
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Montgomery
Bund
China
San Fransico
Han Chow
Han Kow
Pekin
Bureau
Yellow River
Big Building Boom Near Ashton Prompts Farm Constructions
Extensive growth expected with seven new houses and at least a dozen barns planned around Ashton. Carpenters and masons anticipate steady work as the Odd Fellows block, a possible new church, and multiple farm structures including barns 82x50 and 82x64 rise, with homes, additions, and remodels under way across Bradford township and surrounding farms.
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Ashton
Odd Fellows
Henry Reitz
Ais
George Wagner
Tony Albrecht
Bradford Township
John A. Wagner
Mills & Petrie
Fred Schrader
Marcus Albrecht
Vincent
Arnould
Will Degner
Hulburt Place
Henry Hart
Will Heibenthal
Ernst Wiener
E. C. Pollock
Adam Wendell
Adam Gonnerman
Wesley Beach
David Newcomer
Andrew Kaecker
Wm. Shottenkirk
Washington Grove Christian Church
Will Kaecker
Bradford
Jacob Vaupel
Henry Schnell
Busi
Community gains and proposed improvements in local trades
The text discusses benefits for lumber and hardware workers, painters, paper hangers and other trades, with expected impact across many business lines. It notes possible unlisted improvements and ongoing repairs to existing buildings, and mentions a planned but undecided church project involving the United Evangelical and Lutheran communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Congregation
Franklin Grove Woman dies after long illness
Mrs. Fawklin Grove dies after a prolonged illness at her home in Franklin Grove. Born abroad she came to the United States as a young woman and married George Kreitzer. Survived by five children including Mrs Anna Drenner, Mrs Kathryn Boyer, Mrs Rose Singer, Frank Kreitzer, and George Kreitzer. Funeral held Sunday.
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George Kreitzer
Franklin Grove
Anna Drenner
Cumberland
Iowa
Kathryn Boyer
Lena
Rose Singer
Frank Kreitzer
George Treitzer
Dixon
Caution on Books and School Supplies Warns County Teachers
County Superintendent Edwards warns Lee County directors and teachers against agents selling reference books and supplies at inflated prices. The notice urges avoiding involvement with such sellers and advises purchasing from reputable book stores. Also reports local school trustee re election, a costly runaway incident, Freshman party, a card of thanks, docket updates, and new ice cream parlor opening.
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Edwards
Lee County
Former resident William Thomas 82 dies in Geneva Nebraska
Death announced for William Thomas at his son Robert’s home in Geneva Nebraska on Easter Sunday due to apoplexy. He was 82 years nine months and two days old, father of thirteen with thirty six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Survived by sons Henry J William O Winfield U Emra L and Allen C and Robert R and daughters Sarah E Weltzine and others.
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William Thomas
Robert
Geneva
Nebraska
Mr. Thomas
Mary J. Evans
Pennsylvania
Ashton
Belvidere
Thayer County
Thomas
Henry J
William O
Winfield U
Melligan S
Rochelle
Warren S
Waldron
Kansas
Emra L
Sarah E. Weltzine
Sycamore
Allen C
Oklahoma
Robert R
Cannot Settle the Vote At Rochelle On Wet and Dry Issue
A Rochelle voting dispute leaves ballots unsecured after an election night. Officials reportedly counted votes multiple times then closed the polling place and left ballots on a table without sealing or handing them to the town clerk. No side accuses tampering, but the condition undermines testimony for possible court actions. Also notices J E Carlson will fit glasses April 26 at Dr Bremmer’s office from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Rochelle
J. E. Carlson
Donovan Pardoned After Thirty Year Murder Sentence
Governor Deneen commutes John H. Donovan’s thirty year Joliet penitentiary sentence for the 1904 murder of George Goyen in Steward. Donovan, who married a West Chicago woman during exoneration efforts, will be released tomorrow five years from his original sentencing.
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Deneen
John H. Donovan
Joliet
George Goyen
Steward
The
Gazette
Donovan
Goyen
Richard S. Farrand
Pardon Board
Chicago
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Miss Vanderclige
Far East
Mary Vanderslice
H. B. Vanderslice
Buchanan
Mich
Fes
San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Berkley
University of California
Honolulu
Yokohama
Tokio
Mount Fuji
Fuji
Fawklin Grove
Geaety
W. A. Hunt
Lafayette Townships
Bill’’ Hunt
Lafayette Township
L. T. Moore
Charles W. Evans
George Beach
George
Genevieve Cheadle
John Wagner
W. B. McMahan
Roesler
Jackson
Justus Wagner
Roland
Will Griese
Just
L. Beie
Henry Vaupel
Fairburg
Harrison Wagner
India
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp
Ashton, Illinois
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