Fugitive Caldwell Skips With Buggy Mortgage Loan
Deputy Sheriff McGowan recovers the horse and buggy Caldwell left behind after fleeing Ashton with a $50 loan secured by the mortgage on his rig. Caldwell sold the buggy for $50 in Oak Park to Meisterling, who reported the theft and helped identify the buyer. Authorities continue the hunt as Caldwell owes others in town.
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Joseph R. Caldwell
Killmer
Caldwell
Geo. D. Black
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Dixon
Meisterling
Oak Park
M. J. McGowan
Geo. Black
The Metropolis Papers and Local News Defense
The Chicago American argues that the nation relies on local newspapers to protect local needs and influence, warning big city papers should not threaten valuable local coverage. It urges readers in towns and villages to support their best local paper with intelligence and public spirit.
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Metropolitcian
Chicago American
Purchased Restaurant by Well Known Local
Will Wiener has bought Warren Sanders’s restaurant and the building is being fully redecorated. The new owner plans a first class cook, up-to-date restaurant service, a lunch counter, cigars and candy, and expects to open Monday morning for traveling and local patrons.
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Will Wiener
Warren Sanders
Wiener
Let Us Have More Light from Gas Plant Report
A letter from a tax payer critiques last week's GazETTE friendly gas plant report. The writer argues for longer street light service explaining kerosene lamps were preferable for late walkers and questions funding gas lighting costs.
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the Gazette
Estray Heifer Found by F A Richardson
A stray heifer has been taken in by F A Richardson. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying all expenses incurred. The notice urges prompt claims and outlines the recovery procedure.
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F. A. Richardson
Baseball double header at Lyon's Ball Park
The Married Men and the Foot Ball team play Wednesday September 6 at 4 o'clock. Franklin Grove and Ashton meet Thursday September 7 at 3 30. These are pickup teams and a big time is on tap. The Gazette prints the news.
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Lyon's Ball Park
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Lightning Strikes Barn on Cowell Farm
A barn and sheds on the Cowell place nine miles northwest burned to the ground after a Tuesday morning lightning strike. Fr E Wagner and miner Spencer were nearby as a team and wagon stood by. the bolt killed a gun horse, dazed all, and the barn’s contents including hay oats and machinery were destroyed. Loss about 2000 dollars, partly insured, with one harness saved.
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Cowell Place
Here
Fr E. Wagner
West Town
Spencer
Cowell
Wagner
T Bolt
Mr. Wagner
Ashton Loses in Horse Race and Baseball Game
Saturday events in Ashton saw J. M. Barto's Peanuts finish second by a length in the Northwestern Railroad road race toward Franklin Grove. In the baseball clash at 4:40, Rochelle defeated Ashton 10 to 7 after Ashton led early, errors turning the game.
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Northwestern
Franklin Grove
J. M. Barto
Peanuts
Ashton
Rochelle
Open rate one third for Illinois to Ashton reunion
Western Passenger Association grants an open rate of one third for the round trip from Illinois to attend the Old Soldier and Sailors' reunion in Ashton. Local one way rate is $3.75 or less. Excursion tickets available September 5 to 7 inclusive, good to return, leaving Ashton through September 8.
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Western Passenger Association
Illinois
Old Soldier and Sailors
Ashton
What Happens in Chicago Deaths and crimes cited in jest
A fragmentary local note lists alarming rates of death and crime and mentions plans by nearby villages to establish a new bank in September. It also discusses a steel safe for Pearl store, John Hoffmaster as cashier, and the Belvidere mayor’s interest in green energy expansion. It warns against rate legislation harming Belvidere shipping and Illinois commerce.
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Sephberist
Chana
John Hoffmaster
Lawrence
Belvidere O
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Belvidere
Uwlinois
Chicago
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Illinois
Close Up at Old Soldiers Reunion Trade Pause
The note suggests closing business houses during afternoon speeches so proprietors and clerks may hear the addresses. It references New York Candies as always fresh and mentions trying the market.
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Old Soilders
New York
Northwestern survey aims to shorten Nelson Nachusa line
A force of Northwestern surveyors led by B Robert Kulp S H Weinberger and N E F Root began work from Nelson toward Dixon to locate a shorter route between Nelson and Nachusa The project targets reducing two steep grades and may bypass Dixon depending on the chosen path. If approved the cut off would speed heavy freights and through passenger travel, with right of way secured first. Other items include church notices and local housekeeping updates.
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Nelson
Nachusa
Dixon
B. Robert Kulp
S. H. Weinberger
N. E F. Root
Northwestern
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