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Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1921

Page

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Franklin Grove pairs wed in three ceremonies

In Franklin Grove Miss Lotty Krug married Emmett A. Gibson at the Presbyterian parsonage with a small assembly after her mother’s funeral. Roy A Vender and Mabel A Gonnerman wed in Ashton/Dixon with a dinner in Dixon. Aureola Palsgrove and George Spangler married at Rochelle with a luncheon. Spangler and Palsgrove plan Rock Falls residence. Band concert every Wednesday eve.

Presbyterian Parsonage Franklin Grove Lotty Krug Adam Krug Emmett A. Gibson Eugene Gibson Taylor Township Ogle County Merrill T. MacPherson Presbyterian Church Invnde Farmers Telephone Company Ashton Gibson France Ventler Gonnerman Mabel A. Gonnerman Christina Gonnerman Dixon Roy A. Ventler John Vender St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage Henry Foelsch Dixon High School Killmer Vender Rock Falls Harvey E. Spangler Spangler Dells Wisconsin

Odd Fellows Picnic At Amboy With Orphans Home Band

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Lee county plan a large Amboy picnic led by William F. Klingebiel featuring the Orphans Home Band. Events include races, nail driving, and sack races, with multiple addresses from Grand Lodge officers and local dignitaries. Evening parade and street concert follow a day of athletics and musical performances.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Lee County Odd Fellowship Amboy G Rand Lodge William F. Klingebiel Green River Park A. C. Petrie F. N. Vaughan Clem Miller Rebekah Streator C. A. Rob Lins J. D Orphans Home Band John H. Sikes Joseph Burrows J. A. Lucas Orphan’s Home Lincoln Baptist Church Orphan's Home Band Grand Parade Business Meeting County Association Grand Lodge

Lincoln Highway Opens Through Ashton With 17 States Represented

The Lincoln Highway through Ashton opened to public traffic after detour signs were removed. In the first four hours Sunday afternoon 510 automobiles passed a point with cars from 17 states plus Illinois, many Chicago plates noted. Iowa vehicles were second in number. overall traffic estimated over 2,000 Sunday. Church notes follow from St John’s Lutheran and Presbyterian services planned for August 14.

Lincoln Highway Ashton Illinois Chicago Iowa ST. John’s Lutheran Church Clinton Paul Christ Luther League John Vender Henry Foelsch

Ashton businessmen plan meeting for street opening celebration

A meeting of Ashton business men is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the town hall to discuss plans and coordinate a celebration for the opening of the new paved streets. Miss Marcia McWethy of Dixon visited Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Attig.

Ashton Town Hall Marcia McWethy Dixon Lloyd Attig Ernest W. Meister Miss LuElla William Beck Rochelle Dainty Lucheon Effie Dellig LuElla Katherine Meister J. William Beck Adam Beck Beck

Fordson Tractors Plows and Repairs at Enapp's Garage

Fordson tractors and plows are in stock with a full line of repair parts and service available at Enapp's Garage.

Fordson

Franklin Grove Epworth Institute Opens with Notable Program

The Franklin Grove Epworth League Institute begins Monday August 15 at the Camp Ground in Franklin Grove Illinois. Dr Victor W Thrall leads a strong faculty with lectures films and varied evening programs through the week. The event targets Western Illinois Methodism youth and features a harvest day Sunday culminating in a farewell service.

Franklin Grove Epworth League Institute Franklin Grove Illinois United States Central Office Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Victor W. Thrall Dixon Church General Assembly Howard Musser India New Era Films of Chicago Stream For Life

Gazette Adds Two New Subscribers and Names Renewals

The Gazette reports two new subscribers, Terry Tripp of Oregon and F N Burbridge of Ashton, and a list of renewals including Casper Krug Dixon Tl David Hurst Ashton Tl Harry C Schafer Ashton Il C M Sworm Dixon IL and others across Ashton Mt Morris Dixon Des Moines Piqua Los Angeles and Aurora with several states represented.

the Gazette Terry Tripp Oregon F. N. Burbridge Ashton Casper Krug Dixon David Hurst Harry C. Schafer C. M. Sworm E. W. Schrole Lewis Wood Ill C. O. Baker Mt. Morris IIL B. A. Durston Los Angeles Cal H. E. Proutz Franklin Grove J. F. Johnson University Place

Business Property Changes Ownership in Local Deal

Ventler and Klingebiel closed a deal for the building once used by A. M. Moore, owned by a Chicago resident. They plan to take possession once the railroad crossing street is opened, aiming to boost showroom space and add storage land for machinery, while likely keeping the current site for storage. Mrs. George Hann traveled to Dixon to visit Amelia Hann and friends camping at the Assembly.

Messrs George Hann Dixon Amelia Hann Ella Hart Helen Truscott Ethyle Knapp

Concrete paving nears completion on Richardson Avenue

The last concrete pavement is expected to be laid by mid next week, much earlier than October estimates. Westward paving from Main Street has progressed to Richardson Avenue, with 1 080 feet remaining. The east block opened to traffic. the Brown Avenue segment nears completion. sidewalk work and curb repairs follow.

Richardson Avenue Griffith Lumber Company Herman Stagen Starved Rock Peter Trompeter Cartwright Avenue Bergeson

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Miss Lotty Krug Mabel Gonnerman Roy Vender Amboy—Fine Program Charles Hunter United Evangelical News Bradford Oakdale F. Brandfellner George W. Schafer Ilinois Presbyterian Church Notes Gazette Merril T. MacPherson Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Utah Indiana New York Minnesota North Dakota California Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska Florida Tone Colorado Kansas Enapp’s E. L. Institute Methodist Church W. FE Kern Business Street Mixs Cresence Stadeble Sterling Fannie A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y Ashton, Illinois
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