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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

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Funeral of Adam Krug Noted Ashton Resident

Adam Krug born December 20 1840 in Reighensacken Germany died April 21 1920 at his Ashton home aged 79 years four months and one day. Immigrated June 1864 lived in Ashton Amboy Dixon and Chico. Married Christina Schafer August 20 1860. 14 children seven sons seven daughters. Funeral Friday from his late home conducted by Rev William H Manshardt. Burial in Ashton cemetery. Local attendance from Chicago Dixon Rochelle Laurens Iowa. Also notes church announcements and community notices.

Adam Ktug Reighensacken Germany Ashton America Amboy Dixon Chico Christina Schafer Julia Allen Minnie- Delp Chicago Christina Gonnerian Frank Charles Franklin Grove Clifford Reed Canada John and Adam Rochelle Anna Nélson Charlotte Lizzie Hilliard Martin Krug Ashton Sever Reway Hefoi Qtamnee William H. Manshardt Presbyterian Church George Krug William Delp Casper Mrrs. Gonnerman Frank Krug Casper, Krug Griese Gredes Kenneth Church Adam Krug John Krug Andrew Binz Nicholas Binz Albert Lynn Horton Julia Aschenbrenner Laurens Iowa

Life Insurance Increases Credit says Mil ler on estate taxes

Hon J Z Miller Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank at Kansas City praises life insurance as a tool to improve credit risk assessments. He notes that inheritance taxes may deplete estates and that insuring key individuals or firm officers benefits institutions by supporting larger credit lines.

J. Z. Miller Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City Peoria Life

One Hundred Coops of Pigeons Arrive Sunday at Ashton

Train No 3 from Chicago will deliver 100 coops of homing pigeons to Ashton at 1 56 AM Sunday for the morning flight. Express Agent W H Fee will oversee unloading, with extra help. Nearby, a public sale of estate items occurs Saturday after noon as moving to Franklin Grove proceeds. Memorial Day meeting planned for May 4 at city hall. Coal price rise noted with a car in transit and local paving work planned in Amboy.

Methodist Church News Epworth League Kdrn Ashton Chicago Express W. H. Fee Aleo Franklin Grove A.N. Obing F. D. Kelley Avet

Card of Thanks from Krug Family

The Krug family thanks neighbors and friends for acts of sympathy and kind words during their recent bereavement. Mrs Adam Krug and children express gratitude for support.

Adam Krug

Ashton Ladies Shoe Shine Stand Advertisement

Notice states Ashton Ladies will shine shoes Saturday from 2 to 6 p m at Potman's Ment G W Olbarx. Gazette and Chicago Tribune price listed as 9.00.

Ashton Ladies Taies Potman’s Ment G. W. Olbarx

Teachers Engage for Wext YQ in Bradford Church Plans

The Bradford church assigns staff for the coming year with Migd Hila and Mind Bila Hart among teachers. A quarterly conference and preaching service precede Sunday communion under the Bradford elder, with gatherings at Ashton and Bradford churches and a township Sunday school convention achieving record attendance. Repairs to damaged team sheds will be promptly undertaken.

Nnoon Bradford Ashton William Burhem J. Wi Davis

School Events And Activities Mentioned In Fragment

A garbled report describes school events including Arbor and Bird Day plans, a science laboratory addition, an observation program for pupil conditions, and a concert program in May. It notes teachers and students involved with some travel mentions and a few names such as Raymond Bemis and Miss Brunsvold.

Lex Fourque Raymond Bemis Beloit

Planning for big May drive at Peoria Life Insurance

H L Goodrow, VP of the Two Hundred Thousand club, returns from northern Illinois to push Peoria Life Insurance Co two million in new May business. The firm aims to occupy a 17 story Peoria building next month with a May dedication planned. Subscribers urged to renew and note their label dates amid high paper costs. A Dormant social event invites all to a supper then a Dixon F Company dance at the Armory hall on April 30 with Toot Sweeters providing music.

H. L. Goodrow Illinois Peoria Life Insurance Co Emmett C. May Goodrow Peoria Life Peoria United States Dixon Company F Armory Hall

University of Illinois Faces Overcrowding and Funding Shortfall

A pamphlet distributed by the Champaign Rotary Club, titled A Straight Talk About Your University, warns of overcrowding with 2000 more students than ever and insufficient funding. It cites November 1 enrollment of 16,267, inadequate staff, 100 adjuncts needed for research, $70,000 budget cuts, and scarce equipment including microscopes.

University of Equipment Champaign-Ure College of Medicine

OWA YOUNG KILLED IN FRANKLIN GROVE TRAIN CRASH

M L Round of Maquoketa Iowa a former U S soldier and member of a Maquoketa garage family was killed when his Liberty automobile collided with a North Western passenger train at the far east crossing in Pratikiii Grove. Frank Oberly of Franklin Grove testified the car likely failed to see the oncoming train. The auto was wrecked and the victim died instantly. Two companions remained in Franklin Grove for a later departure. Election of officers and Mite box opening planned at Knapp's garage 7 80 meeting time set May 3rd.

M. L Maquoketa Sam France Liberty Automobile Detroit Far East Pratikiii Grove Franklin Grove George Beach Roy Beach Knapp's

Banks Open Saturday Evening for Summer Hours

Beginning Saturday evening May 1 banks will resume Saturday hours from 7:30 p m to 9:00 p m This schedule will continue through the summer months and provide extended service on Saturdays.

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St. John's Lutheran Church Ald Harry Schafer Henry Forlsch Automobile Insurance Samson Auto Ins Breeport Tfl W. H. Venerich POBLC Oscar Mason Street Gumi- South Oakes Op Eestttee Aimboys Perwouiel T Suerte Bila Hart Bradfordhiey Saeh J School A. Packler Laura Hobart Bernicé-Brunsvold Ruth Howell Pearl Bipimire Mise Bila Hart Clara Bode Mise Ruth Zeller Henry G. Wisman Ing Masonic Fraternity Rhode Island Lincoln Shumway Vowngs HGH School The Rhs Pédty For Information Inquire Thys Owa Young Wan Franklin M. L. Rounds Town Sten A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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