Aggressive Tests For Northwestern Engineers After Wreck
Following the Western Springs disaster Chicago and North Western officials subject engineers to private, strict exams. New and veteran staff face scenario questions to judge judgment under danger and weed out those likely to panic. Illinois railroad commission backs emphasis on safety to prevent future wrecks. Other railroads imitate Northwestern's caution and reflect on the Burlington accident’s lessons.
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Western Springs
Chicago & North Western Railroad
North Western
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Northwestern
Burlington
Dr Stanley Foot Specialist to Exhibit at Kelly's Hotel
Dr Stanley will be Ashton at Kelly's Hotel Friday afternoon and Saturday all day August 30th and 31st. Corns bunions and ingrown nails treated scientifically and cured. U-Bet Remedy for feet cures bromadosis itching burning swelling and other foot ailments. Adjustable non metal arch support is light and can be tailored. Calls made citywide with no extra charge but none after 10 p m Saturday. Satisfaction guaranteed. The grape crop in the area will be a record breaker with large clusters and heavy vines ready for market in about a week. Prices may fall due to abundant supply and use may include bottling grape juice for home and commercial purposes.
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Stanley
Ashton
Kelly's Hotel
Mission Festival Observed at St John’s Lutheran Church
Mission Festival will be observed Sunday at St John’s Lutheran church with services in German at 10 15 p m and in English at 2 15 p m An organ recital by Prof Hardwig is scheduled for 8 p m Admission is free A collection will be taken at all services Farmers needing dinner accommodations may go to John Ventler’s place
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Prof. Hardwig
John Ventler
Death of Helen Maude Dean at seven months old
Miss Helen Maude Dean daughter of Editor Ralph J Dean died Sunday night at Michael Reese hospital Chicago aged seven months and seventeen days from acute hemorrhagic nephritis and purulent bronchitis. She had been cared for at Chandler hospital Compton then Chicago with a baby specialist. Funeral held Tuesday at two o clock conducted by Rev Alfred E Simester and Rev Alexander English with interment in Ashton cemetery beside her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maude. Dean
Ralph J. Dean
Michael Reese
Chicago
Chandler Hospital
Compton
Alfred E. Simester
Methodist Episcopal
Alexander English
Presbyterian Church
Ashton
High School Next Step Urged for Lee County Eighth Graders
County Superintendent L W Miller sends cards to students who just passed eighth grade exams urging them to continue education in a high school this fall if possible. The message emphasizes keeping education unbroken and preparing for life duties through strong review at home if high school is not feasible.
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L. W. Miller
Lee County
Narrow Escape for Boy in Oats Bin at Businga Farm
Seven year old Cornelius Gonnerman nearly died after oats flooded a bin on the Businga farm north of town. Henry Semmler shoveled out the grains for about a half hour, freeing the boy who was taken for medical aid and is recovering well.
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Cornelius Gonnerman
John Gonnerman
Businga
Henry Semmler
NEWS OF THE CITY AND REGIONAL NOTES
Local events include Mrs Chas A Bancroft visiting her sister Miss Cora J, a Bank vacation for Cashier R S Charters, a burglary near R W Jeter’s elevator, and a Northwestern engineer still based at Eagle Grove. A Tuesday wedding at the Presbyterian parsonage links Martha Huston and Arthur Gay, with out of town mourners attending a funeral for Helen Maude Dean.
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Chas. A
Bancroft
Cora J
Ome
Durand
R. S. Charters
Ashton Bank
Chicago
Lakes
R. W. Jeter
Nick Deninco
Samuel Wood
Eagle, Grove
Iowa
Lewis Wood
Wood
Northwestern
Eagle Grove
Hawarden
Martha M. Huston
Cottage Grove
Wisconsin
Arthur W. Gay
Helen Maude Dean
H. C. Blanchard
Charles Sontag
Charles Lowd
Alice Blanchard
Anna Sontag
George E. Blanchard
Mendota
George B. Dean
Clarence E. Dean
la Moille
Staple v Traub over 16 years Atchison County Mail bill
In Atchison county circuit court H F Staple sued Charles Traub for long standing arrears including 16 years of the Atchison County Mail. Traub claimed non receipt but postmasters testified he did take the paper. Jury awarded full amount $24 plus about $100 in costs. Law holds subscribers must pay arrears before stopping delivery. Similar appellate ruling cited.
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Atchinson County
H. F. Staple
Charles Traub
Traub
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Publishers’ Auxiliary
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Rap J Dean
The Dean family thanks friends for sympathy and services during their bereavement.
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Rap J. Dean
Farm For Sale 160 Acres in Pine Rock Township
Auction style notice for 160 acres of rich black soil in Pine Rock township. Inquiries directed to VEAN Woop at Ashton Illinois. Contact details: 2514.
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Pine Rock Township
Veanwoop
Ashton
Illinois
Ashton Public School Opens with Large New Class
The Ashton Public School begins Monday with B A Streeter as superintendent and a full slate of teachers led by Miss Louisa Pringle. A large primary class starts, a high school through eighth grade will admit diploma holders without exam, and book changes aim to benefit the school. An auto accident on the Franklin Grove road involved a 60 horsepower seven passenger car. significant damage occurred to both vehicles and racked the trunk, with Faust Boyd transporting the damaged car to Chicago.
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Ashton Public School
B. A. Streeter
Louisa Pringle
Gwenn A. Goodard
John Absher
Pearl Billmire
Minnie Shade
Lena Bode
County Superintendent of Schools
Franklin Grove
Moline Plow Works
Faust Boyd
Chicago
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DR. Stanley
By William Johnston
Boy
George R. Charters
British Isles
France
Edinburgh
Scotland
Charters
London
Progressive Republicans
George B. Stephan
Stephan
Warren Sanders
Naoma
C. R. Root
Centralia
H. A. Bremmer
Root
Northwestern College of Dentistry
Morrison
Whiteside County
Libby
Charles Hunter
Flagg
Gwenn Goodard
Topeka, Kansas
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ghant Ashton
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