Directors Shot in School Election Feud at Limerick
In Limerick, Illinois, during a school director election at the Limerick schoolhouse, a pistol duel left Martin Engelkes wounded twice and Sebalt Claussen bruised. Nine shots were fired as both men, around 40 to 45, argued over teacher ratings while bystanders hid. Engelkes was jailed on assault with intent to kill, released on $2,000 bond as a preliminary hearing was postponed.
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Limerick
Chana
Martin Engelkes
G. D. Banning
Sebalt
Claussen
Board of
School Directors
Engelkes
Engelkens
Banning
W. J. Emerson
Englekes
B E. A. Ray
Emerson
Ogle County
Victory Loan Committee
H. Mammenga
Christian Endeavor Meeting on Sunday Evening
The Christian Endeavor group invites members to a Sunday 6:30 PM meeting at the BH. The topic is Christianity and the Tolern of America, led by Mrs. M. L. English.
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Christian Endeavor
Revenue tax on ice cream and sodas debated
A 10 percent consumer tax on ice cream sodas sundaes and soft drinks takes effect May 1. The bill raises questions on calculating varied orders and how to apply tax when meals include ice cream as part of dining. A 5 percent candy tax is also discussed, with critics noting children’s share of candy purchases. Township convention to follow with program of devotionals lessons discussion and teacher preparation at the Presbyterian church Sunday.
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U. S
Ashton Township
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Manshardt
EB. B. Arnould
Harvey Proutz
Farmers Reject New Time System in Sunlit Farming Regions
A rural reader argues against the recent one hour clock shift. Farmers say the change clashes with natural daylight, hindering work in dew and frost. They warn losses when fields must align with sun time for banking, repairs, and evening activities. Congress should not tinker with clocks, they urge.
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Farmer
Togie
Congress
Early Citizen Mike Brady Visits Ashton After 1870s Sign Painter Career
Mike Brady an early Ashton resident who arrived in 1875 at about 17 or 18 years old built a later life in Newburgh New York painting signs and war banners. He returns to Ashton visiting old friends and plans to paint the town pump and a large honor roll for N A Petrie.
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Mike Brady
Mike
Ashton
O. F. Wilbur
Faney
Lewis Wood
George Marvin
Franklin Grove
Mills & Petrie
Barry Dawn
Chicago
B. F. Chase & Co
United State
Boone
N. Y
Brewster Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1
Newburg
Old Town
N. A. Petrie
Mr. Petrie
Illinois
Ashton's Victory Loan Drive Tops Quota in Lee County
Ashton township surpassed its Victory Loan goal on day one, with 128 volunteers raising 51,150 dollars toward the county quota of 41,000. The effort, peaceful and voluntary, earned an officer helmet from the Royal Guards, sent to local chairman Mr. Petrie for potential school display as a historical reminder. Lafayette township over subscribed 240 percent, while Bradford and Reynolds townships also report strong progress toward their quotas.
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Ashton Township
Uncle Sam
Ashton
Petrie
Gazette
Bradford
Reynolds
St John’s Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Choir
St John s Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 45 a m German Easter service with Holy Communion at 10 45 a m Preparatory service at 10 15 a m Sunday School Teachers meet Thursday at 8 Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon May 1 at Mrs H A Bremmer s home Choir rehearsals Tuesday evening Pastor Henry Foelsch
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ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Bremmer
Henry Foelsch
United Evangelical Church Services April 27 at Ash ton
Church notices list services Sunday April 27 at Ash ton with Bible School at 10 00 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m led by Prof O A Fackler and preaching at Bradford 1 30 p m Bible School 2 30 p m pastor E K Yeakel invites all to attend services
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United Evangelical Church
Ashton
O. A. Fackler
Bradford
E. K. Yeakel
Card of Thanks From Mrs Amelia Wendt
Mrs Amelia Wendt thanks Lutheran Ladies Aid society and neighbors for flowers during illness and for the many good foods brought to her.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Amelia Wendt
Epworth League Meeting Sets Theme on Debt
Epworth League urges all members to attend next Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Leader Arthur Gehant will preside. Topic for discussion is What We Owe and How to Pay It.
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Epworth League
Arthur Gehant
Easter Service Draws Full House and Annual Meeting
The Presbyterian church was packed for Easter worship with the annual congregational meeting set for Thursday at 8 o clock. A reception for new members and an informal social time follow brief business. Next Sunday's 11 AM sermon titled Alone With God features Mr Emerson Cole on cello. Bible school and Endeavor meet at 10 and 6 30 respectively. The Endeavor drive continues as worshippers are urged to attend.
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Emerson Cole
Bible School
Endeavor
William H. Manshabdt
Doctors Form A Paw Paw Partnership And Arrival Soon
Dr Casper G Hanawalt of Paw Paw is expected this week to take over Dr Bremmers medical practice as the two physicians formed a partnership. He has cared for Dr Avery’s Paw Paw practice while Avery served on the US Army medical staff and recently returned home. Hanawalt brings twenty years of experience including three years at Mayo Brothers Hospital Rochester. He and his wife and three children have quarters with Mrs Joseph Sanders. Local Paw Paw residents speak highly of him.
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Casper G. Hanawalt
Paw Paw
Bremmer
Hanawalt
Avery
Médien
United States Army
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Joseph Sanders
Orphans Aid Bakery Sale At Frank Hart’s Real Estate
The Orphans Aid Society of the Lutheran Church will hold a bakery sale on April 26 at Frank Hart’s Real Estate building, 812. Proceeds support local orphans and church programs. The event invites community participation and baked goods donations.
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Orphans Aid Society of the Lutheran Church
Frank Hart
Sunday School Convention Promotes Modern Teaching Methods
The Fifty-Third Annual Sunday School Convention in Amboy May 1 and 2 urges up-to-date standards, training, and modern methods. Miss Weaver will advise delegates on Sunday School work. The program features strong speakers and free bed and breakfast for delegates. inform your superintendent or Miss Ethel M. Kay for details.
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Hit and Miss
Amboy
Lee County
Weaver
Dixon
D. L. Brahman
Methodist Notes Sunday April 27 Services and Victory Loan
Methodist notes list a Sunday program at 10:00 Bible School 6:30 Epworth League 7:30 preaching on The Tragedy of Self Will. Centenary subscriptions urged in Victory Loan style with the goal of one hundred and a dollars. pastor W. B. Kern urges loyalty and offerings for the cause.
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Bible School
Epworth League
W. BE. Kern
Card of Thanks from Sloggett family
Card thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy, assistance, and flowers during bereavement. Acknowledges Royal Neighbors and Presbyterian Aid societies of Abbston and Franklin Grove for flowers. Signed by John Sloggett and daughters Ethel and Alma.
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Royal Neighbors
Presbyterian
Abbston
Franklin Grove
John Sloggett
Ethel
Alma
Fine program announced for Ashton chautauqua dates
The Ashton chautauqua runs June 20 to 24 with a strong lineup. Friday opens with the Harry Bennett Scotch Entertainers and Miss Violet Walsh and Miss Lenore Hurd. Saturday features the Mozart Orchestral Ladies and a lecture by Governor Frank B Willis on Perils and Problems. the event promises notable performances and addresses each afternoon and night.
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Ashton
Harry Bennett
Canada
U. S
Bennett
America
Harry Lauder
Violet Walsh l
Lenore Hurd
Leonora M. Lake
Mozart Orchestral Ladies
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Central West
Willis
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Oregon
Floyd Reichenbach
Brady
Ashton Town
Lafayette
Minnie Schade
William B. McCrea
Richardson
Sunday School
Belding
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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