A Definite Estate Talk by H L Goodrow on Life Insurance
Mr. H L Goodrow of Peoria Life Insurance Co argues life companies paid out billions in claims and dividends, surpassing bank deposits. He urges old line legal reserve policies as mortgage protection and a safeguard for heirs, urging readers to study their cases and protect estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Life Companies
Europe
British Empire
Life Companies
Life
Legal Reserve
Life Insurance
Baer Edt
America
Military roster of Navy and Army officers and staff
A lengthy list enumerates officers across branches including Navy Lieutenants R Rroot and Wrae and Army units such as Artillery and Cavalry. Multiple names appear for Engineers Signal Corps and Medical departments with ranks, affiliations to units, and several notes like Honorably Discharged. The document reads as a broad roll of personnel.
Methodist Church Notes December Meeting Schedule
December 19 prayer meeting and December 22 Bible School at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 6 p m. The pastor reviews Henry Van Dyke The Other Wise Man. The service features special Christmas music by the choir with W E Kern pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Churchh
Epworth League
Henry van Dyke
W. E. Kern
Hinrichs Dies After Illness At Home
Bert Hinrichs of West Brooklyn died at his home at 8 10 p m Wednesday December 11th, of influenza. Privates Orno Kersten Leo Hurd and George Graham were dismissed from military service last evening and returned to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hinrichs
West
Brooklyn
Orno Kersten
Leo Hurd
George Graham
Christmas Program at the Methodist Church Recital
A Methodist Sunday school Christmas Eve program features songs and recitations led by the Primary Class and various students. The item lists multiple acts, a short address by Dr. W. E. Kern, and a brief school note about activities and student antics at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
America
W. E. Kert
Gilbert
Burnell Knapp
Harold Farrer
Loa
Clair Pfouta
Doris Wood
Stanley Jennings
Holly
Marjory Knapp
W. E. Kern
Methodists Adopt Resolutions Urging Anti Liquor Speaker Support
Resolutions adopted by Methodist congregants in Ashton Illinois urge voters in the 35th district to elect a Speaker aligned with the Anti Liquor League. They urge lawmakers to oppose Tom Curran and Dave Shaw type allies of brewery and saloon interests and to favor a legislature free from entangling alliances with liquor power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ey, Kern
Mously
Ashton
Illinois
Wits
Antilean League
Tom Curran
Dave Shaw
Springfield
Sion
Legislarumaane Bega
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Ash ton in Severe Outbreak
Many residents fall ill with influenza, more severe than earlier outbreaks. Schools operate with a doctor in attendance as pupil absences rise daily. Church services, businesses, and early Christmas shoppers are disrupted by the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Royal Neighbors of America to Hold Special Meeting
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a special meeting on Monday evening December 30 at 7 30. The session will include initiation and election of officers. All officers and members should attend and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A
Royal Neighbors of
America
Epworth League Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Epworth League invites the public to attend a Sunday evening service at six o'clock at the Methodist church. Leader Mr A W ns will present the topic Peace on Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
A. W. Ns
Christmas Service at Presbyterian Church Sunday
The Christmas service will begin at ten with Bible School exercises and a children’s program. An 11 o’clock service follows with carols, anthem, readings, and a sermon by the pastor. All are invited to attend and bring a bit of Christmas cheer. C E meeting to follow at 6 pm with dues urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charters
Marjorie Griffith
Aitkin
Jesus
Mr. Charters
Nein Locke
Election and Initiation Meeting Proclaimed
A good attendance of the members of America is desired at the next meeting on Monday evening December 23. There will be initiation and election of officers. War time refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Third Liberty Bond Installment Due
The third 20 percent installment for Liberty Bonds on the installment plan is due today. Pay promptly through your banker to avoid missing the deadline.
Red Cross drives on with town hall enrollments
The Montgomery County Red Cross membership drive extended through the week as 375 citizens renewed at the town hall. Junior Red Cross adds about 150 members once enrollments begin. many were sick with influenza and could not attend. Blank forms remain at The Ashton Bank Farmers State Bank and Gazette Book Store for late sign ups before next Monday evening. A Red Cross quilt sold for five dollars to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Absher
Flo
Carrien Wendel
Wesley Yenerich
Mary Myers
Paul Moore
Bransgold
Joseph
Joseph Roesler
Ahki
Miss Hobart
Martha W
Carrie W
Mr. Fackter
Lesslie
Red Cross
Town Hall
Ashton Bank
Farmers State Bank
Gazette Book
Ashton Township
American Red Cross
Memorial service for Seaman Benjamin Schafer at Ashton church
United Evangelical Church schedules December 22 services in Ashton including a memorial for Seaman Benjamin Schafer son of Mr and Mrs George F Schafer of Ashton Illinois died October 20 of bronchial pneumonia and Spanish influenza buried with American honors. family seats reserved. Bradford Christmas program postponed due to health conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Ashton
Bible School
Benjamin Schafer
George F. Schafer
Illinois
Fre Amverien
Bradford
E. K. Yeakel
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Old Line Insurance
H. L. Goodrow
The
Peoria Life Insurance Co
Paul W. Charters
Chester R. Root
Lee C. Herwig
Navy
Heinrich Wallace
Dwight Hartzell
Wrae Durston
Clarence Johnson
M. B. Griffith
Marines
Harl E. Pierce
Lloyd Thompson
Sanford Hutchinson
Edward Roesler
Maurice Hurd
George E. Thomas
Paul R. Hann
Chris Klingebiel
Harrison Wagner
Urban
Roland M. Moore
Clinton Billmire
William Haenitsch
John B. Foy
Maurice Hurd Bennett
Nettleton
J. Ernest Sanders Signal Corps
Mack Lyon
Paul Hurdera
W. Hartman Medical Department
Floyd Davison
Andrew Scharpf
Ree
Gale Sanders Everett Newcomer
Premmer Hanson
Otto W. Schade
Albert Dan Smith
Earl H. Palsgrove
Frank Chapman
George W. Krehl
Floyd Kuyrkendall
Wesley J. Attig
Roland Whaley
Clarence Paddock
George Walters
Charles Sanders
Henry
Vaupel
Paul E. Landner
Warren Plummer
Harry Kersten
Con. Schawbacker
Roscoe Sanders
Emmett A. Gibson
Harry Vaupel
Co. Pyatt
Herbert Con . Shippee
Karl Bowman
Lloyd Pettinger
Elmer Bh, Slagle Oliver D. Thomas
Raymond Losey
Edward Vender
Clarence Santelman
Robert M. Tilton
Chrystal Witzel
Frank W. Geyer Rae H. Chadwick
Quartermaster’s Dept
Forrest Paddock
Wesley Venerich
Merritt Craig
William Wallace
Fred Oesterheld
Glenn C. Rosecrans
Vernon Knapp
George A. Graham Lee J. Hurd
Orne
J. Kersten Wallace Clover
Fred A. Richardson
Helen Hoa Hunt
CMM
Reet Isapyen
Bernard Stadeble
Arlene Lesslie
Pilling
Nee Ees
Kenneth Pfouts
Margaret Bresson
Santa Claus
Vera Knapp
Melinde Wiener
W. H. Manshardt
C. E
Christian Endeavorers
A. J. Orner
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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