Ashton Man to Head Mt. Morris College
Prof. John S. Noffsinger, current Ashton Public Schools superintendent, accepted the presidency at Mt. Morris College. Retiring president Prof. Miller has led the college for eleven years. Noffsinger, a Dayton native and Mt. Morris alum, is pursuing a master's degree at the University of Chicago. He has grown the local school to a state credited list.
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John S. Noffsinger
Ashton
Mt. Morris College
Miller
Noffsinger
Dayton
University of Chicago
Church of the Brethren
Former Principals Named Fulton School Superintendent
Prof H V Baldwin of Dixon and former Ashton Public School principal has been chosen as Fulton superintendent to succeed Prof H B Price who becomes Whiteside county Schools head. Fulton opens a new $40 000 high school with modern facilities and grounds. Price is celebrated with a farewell reception and a loving cup token of appreciation for his service.
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H. V. Baldwin
Dixon
Ashton Public School
Fulton Public Schools
H. B. Price
Whiteside County
Baldwin
Dixon School
Price
Ashton School
Fulton
Christians Sales Promised At J A Roesler Son Store
Special weekly adv announces Christmas promotions at J A Roesler Son with Friday and Saturday bargain days. Remodeling boosts expected sales while the store claims premier grocery offerings for a major city market.
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J. A. Roesler & Son
Thanksgiving party and school notices from the high school
The high school held a Thanksgiving party in the auditorium with an impromptu program and games as many boys were absent. Sophomores plan to enjoy Travels with a Donkey, while teachers and students discuss dissection jokes and a forthcoming program. A moving sale notice and local visits are also noted, including Mrs. Verna Burnham visiting Franklin Grove.
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Maude Anderson
Mr. Dog
Sister of Ashton Lady Buried Here
Nancy Clifford sister of Mrs. S. E. Cates and the late Mrs. H. E. Chadwick died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Trent Iowa after heart trouble and dropsy. Born April 20 1888 in Bradford PA she lived in Grundy County Iowa and Morri son before settling near Ashton. Survived by six of nine children and twenty two grandchildren. Funeral held at the Franklin home in Ashton conducted by Rev. E. G. Copeland.
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Nancy Clifford
S. E. Cates
H. E. Chadwick
E. L. Franklin
Trent
Iowa
Bradford Township
Nancy Starks Clifford
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Lee County
Illinois
John Calvin Clifford
Clifford
Ottawa
Morrison
Grundy County
Methodist Episcopal Church
George Madson
West Concord
Minnesota
Traer
8. O. Starr
Cover D’ Alene
Idaho
J. H. Stumbaugh
Dodge Center
Henry Snittjer
Holland
Frank S. Clifford
Conrad
Ashton
E. G. Copeland
War tax stamps arrive as Ashton notes delay in business
Sev eral local residents visit family in Dysart and Winona as the community records the new war tax stamp act. Postmaster Roesler becomes the local sale agent while banks and the depot adjust to stamps on notes deeds receipts and telegrams. Church events at United Evangelical Bradford and Ashton are announced with revival plans and a December 5 business session moved to Ashton.
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Ashton
Roesler
Bradford
Illinois Day program and local society notes
A free will offering marked Illinois Day activities. Mrs. A T Reed celebrated her 70th birthday with a party at M J Paddock’s home attended by the Hunt Richardson Schade and Chadwick families. The Philatheas showcased dolls and crafts for a Tennessee mission school. Postmaster J A Roesler and son Erwin attended a Chicago stockholders meeting and banquet.
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A. T. Reed
M. J.paddock
Hunt
Richardson, Schade
Chadwick
George Geyer
John Ebert
Chicago
Philatheas
Stephan
Mission
Tennessee
J. A. Roesler
Erwin
Mn. B. Farrer
8. T. Jennings
A. E. Ulrich
Lois
L. Woodburn
Ona
Lucy
Jennie
J. O. Webster
Dixon
E. J. Yeneriah
Henry Wallace
United States Navy
Gazette
Ashton Garage advertises lathe services and settlement call
Notice from C. W. Jonker at The Ashton Garage states they have an up to date lathe and will do screw cutting and key seating. All who owe money are urged to call at the store and settle at once. Gazette price noted is $1.50 per year.
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Ashton Garage
C. W. Jonker
Tank and Tower Arrival And Pipeline Progress
Pipelaying for the water works advances with ditching reaching the John Killmer property now William Schade’s. The well reaches 150 feet with rock at 135 and more gravel. boiler bought in Chicago and shipped on the Sterling. Material for the tank and tower due around January 15 from Pittsburgh. concrete foundations to be laid soon.
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John Killmer
William Schade
Hoy
Chicago
Sterling
Express
Chicago Bridge & Iron Works
Thompson
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Lincoln Highway
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Ida E. Billmire
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Franklyn Grove
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