Foxes Found Near Wood Farm Then Shot Old Fox At Range
A local party captured eight young foxes near S. W. Wood farm and brought them to town for display in Charters Drug Store. Miss Eva Hunt shot the old fox at long range to end the chase, with fur to be tanned as a memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Wood Farm
Charters Drug Store
Mr. Wood
Fred Richardson
William Schade
John and
Paul Charters
William A. Hunt
Eva
Charles
Wood Farm
Richardson
Shade
Mrs. Fox
Red Fox
Miss Hunt
Ashton
Woods Farm
Mary Richardson
Charters
Charter
Will Schade
Paul
Fred Kliebe
Federal law guarantees accurate berry measure for interstate shipments
The federal government has enacted a law ensuring correct measure for berries, first in strawberry trade, affecting shipments into Illinois from other states. Each berry box must be plainly marked with weight, measure or count on the outside, and the ruling extends to other fruits as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Meeting of old soldiers and citizens for Memorial Day plans
A meeting of the old soldiers and citizens is called for Friday evening April 28 at 7 30 at the city hall to make necessary arrangements for the observation of Memorial day. Mrs Peter Nelson was a visitor in Rochelle yesterday afternoon.
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Morris
The
North-Western
Marshall Farrer
Proviso
Peter Nelson
Rochelle
Reynolds Township Sunday School Convention Report
The Reynolds township Sunday school convention met with full attendance. Morning sessions at Reynolds Evangelical Church featured Rev. F Theisson on Lesson Preparation and Teaching, Rev. F A Graham on Temperance, and Prof. J B Noffsinger on Lessons from the Master Teacher. Evening at Fertile Valley Church drew a crowd with Rev. Graham on Evangelism, Rev. W Wilhelm on the church as community center, and Rev. F Theiss on training teachers. William Heinzeroth was elected township president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Township
Reynolds Evangelical Church
F. Theisson
F. A. Graham
J. 8. Noffsinger
Fertile Valley Church
W. Wilhelm
F. Theiss
William Heinzeroth
Noted Day Speaker Coming To Union Temperance Meeting
A unity temperance meeting at the Methodist church Sunday evening will feature J Scott Hyde of Chicago as speaker. Hyde has led reforms in rail service rules and state-wide campaigns against liquor and cigarettes, and will discuss his faith and work. He has previously spoken in Franklin Grove with high praise.
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J. Scott Hyde
Chicago
Lee County
Washington
Hyde
Franklin Grove
Milwaukee
Franklin Grove High School
Ashton High School
Franklin High School
Née
Gazette
Gazette Book Store
Neutrality and the War Among Nations
Miss Frances Hawthorne warns against war fever and financial gain that could draw the U S into conflict. The piece urges Americans to stay out of European quarrels, remain friendly to all, and trust President Wilson while hoping for a swift end and a future of goodwill.
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Mit
France
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Belgium
Poe
Wilson
United States
England
Germany
Chicago Entertainers Cap A Successful Lecture Series
The ninth and final lecture night featured the Chicago Entertainers at the high school auditorium. The group delivered classical readings and humorous sketches including a tele phone sketch with two ladies playing five roles, earning enthusiastic applause. Proceeds fund senior class stereopticon views, and organizers anticipate another strong season next year.
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Chicago
Ashton
Correction clears Franklin Grove auto in collision
A correction says the Franklin Grove vehicle on the street was not the one that collided with the Rochelle car and the owner Willis Reigle is not to blame. Also notes Chicago artists J P Bergeron and wife will photograph families in Ashton for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Franklin Grove
Rochelle
Willis Reigle
J. P. Bergeron
Chicago
Ashton
Della Shippee
Auto and motorcycle collision near Mrs George’s farm
Last Friday evening west of Mrs. Sarah George's farm an auto driven by R W Jeter and a motorcycle ridden by David Tracey collided after Jeter attempted to pass. Tracey suffered serious bruises. Jeter helped him to a nearby farmhouse and regrets the accident.
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Sarah George
R. W. Jeter
David Tracey
Mr. Jeter
George Farm
Tracey
Jeter
Mr. Tracey
Big Men S Glass Next Sunday
Great preparation has been made for the Methodist Sunday school session next Sunday with the Men's Bible Class of the Rochelle Presbyterian as guests. Rochelle men expect to come 100 strong, with special music and full attendance in the main auditorium. The children's primary meeting moves upstairs to the men's class room for opening exercises.
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Methodist Sunday School
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Rochelle
Faust H Boyd and Miss Anna W Killmer Wed in Ashton
Two prominent Ashton youths, Miss Anna W Killmer and Faust H Boyd, were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at the Killmer home with Rev. J. G. Eller officiating. The couple will reside in a cottage east of the garage after vacating, with extensive wedding congratulations and a two course dinner following the ceremony.
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Ashton
William Killmer
Anna W
Faust H. Boyd
J. G. Eller
United Evangelical Church
Mr. Boyd
Dixon
Boyd
Lincoln Way
Chicago
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C. J. Mall
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