Lowden Speech Signals 1916 Governing Coalition
Former congressman Frank Lowden’s Peoria address fuels talk of a 1916 gubernatorial bid as he urges Republican unity on tariff protection. He argues the party endures beyond a few leaders and presses for a united Republican and Progressive front on protectionist policy amid turbulent times. Also note an ad for Cyphers incubators and feeds by H. G. WisMan.
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Frank O. Lowden
Xanther Club
Peoria
Lowden
Col. Lowden
Chicago
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Mexico
Latin-America
Russia
Europe
Japan
Amboy Fairgrounds Undergo Major Preparations
Amboy hosts the fifth Lee County fair September 15 to 18 with grounds improvements costing 4000 to 5000 dollars. A new water system and electric lights are being installed as board members meet April 30 to plan advertising and arrangements. Thirty horses are in training on the fair ground track.
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Lee County
Amboy
County Fair Association
The
Fair Association
W. A. Webber
Compton
S. P. McGee
William L. Leech
W. J. Edwards
Fair Ground
Election Days For The Year Of 1914
Calendar outlines key dates for voters and candidates in 1914. It lists petition filing deadlines for September and November elections, registration cutoffs, and primary and general election days including dates for the state and county offices.
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Secretary of State
Public Policy Act
Adam Kreis of Reynolds 15 Dead Funeral Held
Adam Kreis of Reynolds died April 22 1914 at his home four miles east of Ashton cancer of the stomach aged 79 years five months fourteen days. He was born October 8 1884 in Dens Kreig Rothenburg Kurhessen Germany immigrated 1869 to America near Ashton. He married Elizabeth Eisler Easter 1864 and four children were born two survive. Funeral Saturday at the United Evangelical church conducted by Rev J G Eller and Rev G A Walter with German help. interment in Ashton cemetery.
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Adam Kreis
Dens Kreig
Rothenburg
Kurhessen
Germany
Ashton
Father Kreis
Elizabeth Eisler
Martha
Paul
America
Alberding
Bertoldt
United Evangelical Church of
G. A. Walter
United Evangelical Church
J. G. Eller
Geo. A. Walter
Geneseo
Ashton Cemetery
Oil Purchase For Streets Does Big Order
The Local Improvement committee closed a deal with Frank P. Eisenberg of Johnson Oil Co to buy 20 000 gallons of road oil. The same bid beat Standard Oil and the council may buy more if needed. Rev A E Ulrich will remain as Methodist pastor as district superintendent did not accept resignation. A license to preach was granted to DeWitt Ellinwood who plans ministry and Evanston university studies. The conference reported satisfactory church work and a Sunday sermon on prayer referencing the national situation.
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Frank P. Eisenberg
Johnson Oil Co
Hicago Heights
Standard Oil Co
Johnson
A. E. Ulrich
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Phelps
DeKalb
Ulrich
Third Quarterly Conference
DeWitt
C. Ellinwood
Ellinwood
Evanston
Rural Graduation May 8 Rural schools hold ceremony in opera house
Graduation exercises for rural schools set for Friday evening May 8 in the opera house. Ten pupils participate with Prof. J. S. Noffsinger delivering the address and L. W. Miller presenting diplomas. Lee Center Orchestra will provide music with vocal solos and readings by the students.
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Opera House
J.S. Noffsinger
L. W. Miller
Lee Centerchestra
Weishaar
Clara Wagner
Carrie L. Wendel
Clarence Heinzeroth
Wagner
Chloe Hudson
Art C. Nass
Wellman
Nelle V. Burns
Willie George Hart
Maye Gerbers
Sanders
Ora Griffith
E. Aschenbrenner
Gonnerman 71st birthday celebrated at Franklin residence
Henry Gonnerman observed his 71st birthday with a family gathering at his Franklin home. Attendees included August Reinhart family, Gonnerman relatives, William Iman family, Antone Schott wife, Tony Reitz family, and Gonnerman daughter. Gonnerman, born in Hesse Germany, immigrated 48 years ago and lived on a farm in old Franklin Township before retiring to Franklin Grove. He remains in good health and well wishes poured in from Ashton friends. Buckaloo elected Lee county board chairman amid votes from Buckley and Gross. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Adam Kries and children expresses gratitude for comfort after bereavement. The Mgt School commencement is set for May 28 with seven seniors. senior class play to be staged in the opera house tomorrow. High School Alumni meeting scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school room.
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Henry Gonner
Franklin
August Reinhart
Gonnerman
William Iman
Antone Schottife
Tony Reitz
Hesseany
America
Old Township
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Buckaloo
Clinton C. Buckaloo
Nelson Township
Lee County Board of Supervisors
Cris Gross
China Township
James Buckley
May Township
John Webb
Albert Bates
Margaret Jack
Dixon
James Jacobs
A. Fish
Sterling
Hawley
California
Walter
Dan
Charles
Notice to settle debts by May first for J A Roesler
Special notice warns all indebted to J A Roesler to settle accounts by May first or face collection charges and interest. 1915 Gazette lists calendars for sale and thanks patrons. Obituary notes John Webb aged 87, Franklin Grove resident, survived by wife and seven children. Gazette price listed at 1.50 per year.
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J. A. Roesler
the Gazette
No More School Saturday Nears End of Year
The public school closed its Saturday sessions after two weeks were made up last fall. The year will end before Decoration Day, a week earlier than usual. Eighth graders will graduate Tuesday evening, May 26, with about 16 in the class.
Freight Wreck Blocks Rail Line As Wrecker Clears Tracks
A freight wreck west of the city blocks the North-Western line for hours. An extra freight train with 180 empty cars buckled, spilling cars across the right of way. Clinton wrecker arrived around five, clearing the south track first. No. 19 passenger held until 5:80.
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Clinton
Train Wreck Delays Commuters as Track Refixed Overnight
No. 10 was due at 2 11. The short track remained uncleared and repaired by 9 pm, and the wrecker worked until midnight removing broken cars. Travelling men hired automobiles to reach Dixon. John H. Kersten attended the Evangelical Association conference in Freeport last Friday morning.
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Hortz
Dixon
John H. Kersten
Freeport
The
Evangelical Association
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H. G. WisMan
Reynolds
M. E
Elley
Minnie J. Krug
Teachhiarl G. Walters
Katherine H
Omigrman
Adam Kries
Pupus
Mgt
High ‘School Alumni Association
Roland P. Eisenberg
Gazette
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Illinois
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