Lee County farmers boost state association membership drive
A Lee County meeting at Amboy drew 65 farmers on the membership committee with Illinois Agricultural Association representatives. They reviewed county and state efforts to recruit members, reported 1,500 signed and about 95 percent acceptance, and planned further canvassing amid poor weather and hard roads. Lunch and vaudeville entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Illinois Agricultural Association
The
Soil Association
Amboy
L. Shaw
W. H. Moody
State Association
J. D. Billsborrow
Urbana
H. Thompson
Adams County
Peoria
National Farm Bureau Federation
Acheson
Association
Whiteside County
Reynolds Church News Preaching in Ashton Next Sunday
Reynolds Church News lists a 10 00 a m service in Ashton next Sunday with Bible school at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m Young Peoples Meeting at 7 00 p m followed by preaching The W M B of Reynolds meets at Mrs Justus Hewert The W M B of Ashton meets at Mrs Harck Pastor F W Doode extends a cordial welcome to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Lon
Ladies’ Aid
John Meister
Orphans’ Aid Society
Henry Foelsch
Ashton
Clarence Schafer
Bradford
B. K. Yeakel
Himelf
House of Worship
House of God
Epworth League
W. E. Kern
Presbyterian Church Service Notice
Presbyterian Church to hold service next Sabbath at 11 o'clock with Sabbath school at 10 and Endeavor at six led by Pastor William H Manshardt. Clarence Johnson traveled to Chicago Monday noon. Delco Light Charles L Hunter featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Eindeavor
William H. Manshardt
Clarence Johnson
Chicago
Doings of the High School Thanksgiving Reflections
A lively school column notes Melinde returning to class after Thanksgiving and recounts quirky moments from Latin English and Physics. Ralph jokes about base and hanging on to it while Hazel teases Ernest K. about hanging. Seniors smile over good scores as Abbey Hart and Clifford Schaffer visit, with County Superintendent Miller touring rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinde
Miss B
Ralph
Hazel
Ernest K
Ernest
Lester
Gertrude Empen
Burke
Gertrude
Russel
Alby
Abbey
William Hart Jr
Clifford Schafer
Miller
Let Water Main Contract For Village Extensions
At a December village board meeting bids were opened for water main extensions with only one bid received. Plumber John F Stadeble submitted four bids totaling 2929.76 dollars for four inch pipe, added valves and hydrants. Materials ordered and winter weather could allow partial installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stadeble
Stadeble
Four City Without A Newspaper In Illinois Town
Marseilles home of Terry Simmons, longtime Plaindealer editor, now lacks a local newspaper as Floyd Simmons ends Daily Register and sells assets to Ottawa Republican Times. The town of 3,000 to 4,000 may seek a weekly paper soon amid recent consolidations and rising costs. The Register's 20 year history included consolidations with the Daily Chronicle, Daily Tribune, and Weekly Plaindealer. Local notices include St John’s Lutheran Church activities and community members sharing Thanksgiving meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Terry Simmons
Plaindealer
Floyd Simmons
Daily Register
Washington
Ottawa Republican Times
Register
M. F.bovard
Daily Chronicle
Daily Tribune
Times
Hartville
1920 Automobile License Blanks Available
The notice announces availability of 1920 license blank forms from Springfield for autos trucks tractors and motorcycles. Nine form types cover registration transfers ownership changes chauffeur status and related fees. Fees rise with horsepower and electric engines with annual and semi annual rules explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Springfield
Ted
New Era Circle Meets at Presbyterian Church Parlors
The New Era Circle held its December 3 meeting at the Presbyterian church parlors at 3:00 p m chaired by Mrs Ernestine Jephen. Program featured Asks on Syria missions with speakers Elizabeth Andrus Vielin Amanda Neuman and Grace Walters Vielin plus solo performances and accompanists Adela Neuman and Amanda Gleim. Hostesses included Christine Wagner Katherine Neuman Anna Pfeiffer and several others. social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Circle
Presyterian
Ernéstine Jephen
Byria
Elizabeth Andrus Vielin Solo
Amanda Neuman
Adela Neuman
Rhoda Andrus
Bertha Walters
Lena Breich
Christine Krug
Dora Griffith
Elizabeth Andrus
Lottie Krug
Grace Walters
Adetin Newman
Alta Gleim
Marie Kienke
Amanda Gleim
Jang-Alme Baber
Quiet Thanksgiving Home Wedding in Reynolds Township
Hazel Pfeiffer wed Charles Kuyrkendall at 3 PM Thanksgiving day at the Pfeiffer home in Reynolds township. Rev. William H. Manshardt officiated in a small ceremony with immediate relatives. The couple will reside in San Benito Texas with the bride’s sister Mrs. Kretz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Pfeiffer
Reynolds Township
Hazel
Charles E. Kuyrkendall
Wiliam H. Manshardt
Presbyterian Church
Boulevard light subscriptions due for first payment
The first payment of the Boulevard light subscriptions is now due and should be left at the bank the subscriber indicated on his card. A Thanksgiving turkey dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. Jennings for their children and grandchildren with several Jennings and Webster family members dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard
T. Jennings
Joseph Webster
Zetta
Ray Jennings
Stanley
Lawrence Jennings
Frances
Harold Stevens
Rich- Ai
Lakeie
Ters Ona
Jennie Lucy
See
Goodrow Opens New Offices in Woodmen Hall Building
H L Goodrow general agent for Peoria Life Insurance moves to front suite on second floor of Woodmen hall over Thomes grocery. plans Ashton as permanent Northern Illinois HQ with three rooms and a large agency force. He has written over 1 750 000 in the community since arriving, with only three death claims to show, influenza losses last year. He aims for one million dollars of new business in 1920 and invites friends to visit. Methodist notes follow with service details for December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Goodrow
Peoria Life Insurance Company
Woodmen Hall
Thome
Goodrow
Dr. Bremmer
Mr. Goodrow
Illinois
Ashton
Funeral services for Freddie Schulte held in Franklin Grove
Frederick William Schultz known as Freddie, aged 25, died November 26 1919 at his sister's home in Ashton township after military service 1915 1919. Funeral at Franklin Grove Methodist Church November 29 officiated by Rev Warren Hutchinson. Interment Emmett Cemetery on Dixon road. Survived by three sisters and three brothers Emma Herman etc. Preceded by parents Mr and Mrs Rubert Schulte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick William Schultz
Franklin Grove
Ed. Underwood
Ashton Township
Freddie
Earth
Rubert Schulte
Underwood
Emma
Herman
Methodist
Warren Hutchinson
W. B. Kern
Emmett Cemetery
Dixon Road
Election of officers for Ashton Camp No 48
The annual election of officers for Ashton Camp No 48 Modern Woodmen of America will be held next Monday evening December 8 with a full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W
Ashton Camp No. 48
Modern Woodmen of America
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Lee GO
Soil Aon
Delco Light
Charles L. Hunter
William B. Holley
John Sloggett
George Schrieber
A. J. Degner
Alice White
Delco-Light
WGHER
Missus
United Evangelical’ Church
A. P. Johnson
Claude Laker of
DeKalb
W. H. Fee
H. E. Proutz
Bee W. F. Kiingebiel
PFO
Charles Kuyrkendall
Hazel Pfeiffer
J. C. Stead
Mr. Steady
Woodmen of America
Cies OF
Fluenza
Fred W. Schultz
Busmet
A. W. Rosecrans
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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