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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
Postal clerks warn Ashton card dealers and patrons about mailing souvenir post cards. Unenveloped tinsel cards are unmailable. envelopes must be used. If a message is on the card, two cents must be on the envelope. otherwise one cent suffices. Cards not conforming to the size rules require a two cent stamp or they will not be forwarded.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway won damages totaling 765000 dollars for 500 claimants in the longest civil case in Cook county history. Trial began September 3, 1907, lasted 152 days with 1200 prospective jurors. verdict spread over 35 typewritten pages.
Authorities announce the largest ever allocation for the purpose nearly $10,000 and compel several big firms to relocate from the so called machinery district as they must vacate the property.
A county court petition filed by the Board of Local Improvements asks cement sidewalks be built along properties owned by Mrs. Emily J. Walker in Ashton. The board includes Mayor Mc Wethy James Leidy and A M Moore and an ordinance authorizes the project. A Dixon civil engineer prepared surveys and cost estimates included in the ordinance.
Congressman F O Lowden introduces a 1909 bill authorizing a hundred thousand dollars to the Agriculture Department to eradicate hog cholera. The measure seeks state and territorial cooperation and asks for quarantine laws and shared costs to wipe out the disease nationwide.
A nostalgic column contrasts past and present transport and fashion. It notes steel tire wagons and top buggies giving way to rubber tires and automobiles. It laments rising costs and faster communication while noting social change and the pace of modern life.
Old soldiers gather for Grand Army Day at Rock River Assembly where Major General Oliver Otis Howard will speak. The 78 year old veteran, widely celebrated for his Gettysburg leadership, will address a crowd including local Civil War veterans and the public. Also note county fair events at the Opera House on May 1 with rides and merry-go-round.
Charles F. Nesbit is appointed to levy a special assessment under local improvement ordinance No. 1 in the village of Ashton. The appointment has been confirmed by the court according to the Dixon Telegraph.
Notice calls all to a meeting on May 6 at 8 p m to arrange proper observance of Memorial Day on May 30. President N A Perrig and Clerk C K Norturup sign the notice.
LT. Moore advertises good pasture for cattle available to let to interested parties.
The fiftieth annual Illinois Sunday School Convention will meet in Dixon on May 19 20 and 21 with nine o'clock morning sessions. Each county may send ten delegates plus county officers, and Cook county is unlimited. A 100 member Dixon committee handles arrangements with lodging and breakfast provided. Prof B O Excell directs the music. The gathering precedes an international convention in Louisville June 18 23 1908.
Saturday marked Mrs. John Seebach s sixty ninth birthday as all eight children gathered at Dysart Iowa to celebrate. Sons Conrad John and Clarence Seebach arrived first with more siblings joining later turning the day into a merry remembered occasion.
Ed Rosecrans formerly with the National Sewing Machine Company and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad has bought a clothing store in Achton Illinois and plans to move in about a week. William Fry previously purchased the stock. the Rosecrans family will relocate and begin a new venture with best wishes from friends.
A town learns a railroad crossing warning endures beyond initial notice. The sign remained, teaching residents and children to read and spell it backward within days, proving that persistent advertisements outlast early familiarity to prevent crashes.
George Meister by executor transfers to William Herwig by executor deed in northeast 14 section 23 China. Caroline H Hueter to BR Venetich warranty deed for 3000 includes southwest of northwest 14 section 27 Ash ton. A J McGinnis to Wm Hart warranty deed valued at 32000 in section 32 Reynolds.
Hon Fred E Sterling editor of the Rockford Register Gazette is a candidate for Secretary of State and is meeting with strong reception wherever he goes. He hails from Winnebago County and is expected to draw Republican votes there in the August primary. A business meeting of the Ashton Fire Company is called for Tuesday evening May 5 1908 by order of C K Northrup President. three taps of the fire bell will be given at the meeting.
H N Kent announces a new restaurant with ice cream parlor and soda water in Ashton Illinois. A small grocery and fruit line will be offered and the business opens around May first inviting all to inspect goods and prices. Also a note about returning a borrowed wire stretcher and a request to contact Ray Lewis regarding a ballet girl request, plus a mention of a house event on Saturday May 2.
A $10,000 damage suit filed by Dr. E M Sheldon as administrator of Dr Ralph Marshal Pierce's estate was settled out of court. The railway company paid $500 plus costs after Pierce was struck at the Fourth street crossing by passenger train No 19 on September 20, 1907, dying some hours later. The accident occurred as Pierce, hard of hearing, did not hear the approaching train.
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