Ashton Needs City Water Protecting Homes and Businesses
The essay urges Ashton Illinois to finance a municipal water works system via bonds spread over ten to fifteen years. A hillside site could host a deep well, standpipe, and reservoir to provide pressure and fire protection citywide at a nominal cost, with potential revenue from private taps and a final goal of a town of 5,000. Henry Dierdorff of Franklin Grove is noted for prior work with A. M. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Illinois
Bjelland for Legislature campaign gains rural support
Andrew A. Bjelland builds momentum across the district in his bid for Representative. Born 1861 on a DeKalb county homestead, he long farmed and studied scientific farming, teaching at a corn table and serving as vice president of the Corn Growers and Stockmen's convention in Urbana.
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Andrew A. Bjelland
Old Homestead
Victor Township
DeKalb County
State University
Urbana
Bjelland Seeks District Representation in General Assembly
In Leland Bjelland has long been active in the Republican party. former postmaster under Harrison, pharmacist, DeKalb County farmers institute president, township treasurer, DeKalb Company central committee member, Bethany Lutheran Church member, and M. W. A. Camp 256 charter member. Voters urged to support him at the September primaries for honest and fair leadership.
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Bjelland
Republican Party
Leland
Harrison
DeKalb Company Central Committee
DeKalb County Farmers Institute
Bethany Lutheran Church
M. W. A. Camp
Andrew A. Bjelland
Leland Times
Somonauk Reveille
Miller Held 10 Grand Jury After Hold-Up Hearing
Franklin Grove youth Miller faced a Dixon hearing before Police Magistrate Kent on the hold-up charge. Bound over to September grand jury, he posted $600 bonds with signers F E Miller and F D Lahman. States Attorney Edwards opened strong evidence for Westfield, including a hat found near the scene. About 100 Franklin Grove residents attended.
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Lloyd Miller
Franklin Grove
Dixon
Kent
Miller
F. E. Miller
F. D. Lahman
Harry Edwards
Wm. Westfield
Westfield
Clyde Smith
McKenzie to Speak on Campaign at Friday Address
State Senator John C. McKenzie of Elizabeth will speak Friday evening in Daviess County after the band concert. The address will discuss the current campaign issues and his bid for Congress to succeed Col. Frank O. Lowden. John C. Stephan visited Chicago Saturday.
Edwards Seen as Best Fit for 18th District Race
Amboy editorial lauds I F Edwards of Dixon as a strong Republican candidate for Congress, praising his honesty, leadership, and alignment with Progressive ideals. The piece urges Lees County voters to back Edwards in the September 15 primaries and outlines his platform and qualifications. Joel Hamaker of Chana dies suddenly at home aged over 70. funeral held in Chana.
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I. F. Edwards
Amboy
Amboy Journal
Frank Q. Lowden
Congress
Edwards
Frank O. Lowden
Lee County
Lowden
18Th Congressional
Frank C. Lowden
Dixon
The
Gazette
Republican Party
Panama Canal
Joel Hamaker
Chana
Hamaker
Mrs Gonnerman and Children Visit Dixon Family
Mrs Charles Gonnerman and her children from Dixon were guests Sunday at the home of Adam Krug, sharing a day of fellowship and hospitality.
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Charles Gonnerman
Dixon
Adam Krug
Northwestern plans major upgrades at pumping station
D Vaughan of West Chicago directs improvements at the C N W pumping station including a new 16 by 20 foot pit and a larger settling area. A new penstock will move water east of the depot faster, and a Malta pumping plant is planned as Rochelle station is to be shut.
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D. Vaughan
West Chicago
Northwestern
Vaughan
Rochelle
Malta
Ashton
Wyoming
Idaho
Union Services Draw Large Attendance at Tent Meeting
The United Evangelical tent on the school grounds hosts Sunday evening services with high turnout. Last Sunday's event filled seats and required extra chairs. Rev. Frank Brewer of Palmer Massachusetts preached an engaging sermon. Next Sunday evening Rev. Frye, former United Evangelical pastor, is slated to speak.
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Union
United Evangelical
Union Young Peoples
Frank Brewer
George H. Brewer
Brewer
Congregational
Palmer
Massachusetts
Frye
United Evangelical Church
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
C. W. Jonker
G. A. Hamel
R. J. Dean
E. R. Sayler
Springfield
Dixon
Northern Illinois
Ashton Lodge
Northwestern
Crabtree Seeks Lee County Judge Nomination
Attorney John B. Crabtree campaigned in Ashton on Friday for the Republican nomination for Lee County Judge. He has long supported GOP affairs and currently serves on the Lee County Republican Central committee.
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John B. Crabtree
Ashton
Lee County
Crabtree
Republican Party
Republican Central Committee
Attorney Crabtree Seen as Strong GOP Prospective Nominee
Attorney Crabtree, a University of Wisconsin Madison law graduate, has practiced in this county for ten years and served as Justice of the Peace in Dixon. Supporters say his nomination would bolster the ticket and he plans to canvass the county before the primaries.
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Crabtree
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Justice of the Peace
Dixon
Crabtrees
Conclave Attracts Many Knights Templar Parade In Chicago
The Thirty-first Triennial Knights Templar conclave in Chicago drew Ashton Masons and others using excursion rates to view the parade. Illness sidelined several Ashton Knights but four attended Zeller Charters Wetzel and Richardson joined the march which ran from 10 am to near 4 pm. A grand stand half a mile long hosted about 50 000 ladies of the order. J B Farrer and wife visited Dixon on Friday.
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Knights Templar
Chicago
Ashton
Masonic Order
Samuel T. Zeller Sr
John D. Charters
J. C. Wetzel
Fred A. Richardson
J. E. Carlson Comes to Ashton for Glasses Fitting
The Optometrist and Optician J. E. Carlson will visit Dr. Bremmer's office in Ashton on Monday August 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fit glasses.
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J. E. Carlson
Ashton
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Henry Dierdorff
A. M. Moore
Bjelland For
Legislature
John C. Stephan
Amboy Paper
Western
Weetings
Atr’y Joun B. Crabtree
J. B. Farrer and Wife
Grand Walter
Pink
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Cachan Ouantally
Ashton, Illinois
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