Christmas Week Programs At Local Churches
Busy week in church circles with Sunday schools finishing programs. Cantata "The Star of Bethlehem" at Presbyterian Church drew large crowds, Methodist Church hosted a Christmas musicale and fundraiser for the orphanage, and Lutheran and Reynolds Evangelical programs featured extensive student performances and Christmas themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ashton
Franklin Grove
John D. Charters
Methodist Church
Ruth Zellgr
Lake Bluff
Santa Claus
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Sunday School
Congregation Prayer Orchestra
Bernard Fowle
George Ogle
Evelyn Messer
St. Nick
Jesus
Carolyn Coe
John Eisenberg
King
Kenneth Sanders
Mary Pfeiffer
Carol Fowle
Bethlehem
Gerald Harleman
Miriam Meister
Hazel McCade
Leonard Sanders
Frances Wood
Fire Destroys Neuman Home in Bradford Township
A Bradford township fire completely destroyed the country home of H Neuman after sparks from the chimney set the roof ablaze. All household effects were removed, the upper floor saved, and neighboring flames contained. the barn and outbuildings also caught fire but were extinguished. Neuman plans rebuilding in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Neuman
Bradford Township
Pleas Construction Company Faces Contract Termination
The city notified Pleas Construction Company last July that it would not continue the contract for 26 blocks at about 104 000 dollars. Ralph S. Wood led the firm, with city officials citing mismanagement and weak equipment as reasons. Creditors filed suits as the sewer and paving near Rochelle remained incomplete. The city attorney will seek relief from the surety company and a capable contractor may be sought to finish this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash
Nl Justice Courts
E. E. Wingert Dixon
the Pleas Construction Company
Rochelle
Wilson Jalehs
Peoria Life agent touts record growth and policy perks
L. Goodrow, Peoria Life Insurance agent, reports a record year with the largest growth in the company’s history in Ashton and vicinity. He notes pressure from tighter money markets has not slowed life insurance, highlights uses as collateral, mortgage security, and inheritance tax protection, and offers calendars featuring Theodore Roosevelt to policy holders and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Goodrow
Peoria Life Insurance Company
Goodrow
Illinois
Ashton
Vicinity
Pew
Theodore Roosselt
Big Increase in Auto Fees Across Illinois Statewide
Secretary Louis L. Emerson reports nearly six million dollars in automobile license fees collected to date, totaling 5 886 771.82. The cost of collection is 5.3 percent, far below the national average of 10 percent, and the funds support Illinois hard roads construction, with fees up fivefold since 1916. Since 1911 total fees and vehicles have grown dramatically, from 105 344 from 38 269 owners to current levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Emerson
Secretaries of State
Igo
Barber Shops Close for Christmas Hours Extended
The Pierce and Son barber shops announce holiday hours with Friday evening closing at 10:00 PM and Saturday morning closing at 11:00 AM. Louis Vy Jarvis associated with H. W. Pierce & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Pierce & Son
Louis VY. Jarvis
Winter Schedule Returns for Stores and Local Wedding
With the week’s end stores revert to winter hours opening Wednesday and Saturday evenings through the spring. Sanford and Miss Maude Miller surprised friends by marrying in Omaha last week and are visiting the groom’s parents near Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Miss Maude’ Miller
Omaha
Orga
Grove
Gazette to Skip Next Week’s December 30 Issue
Publisher announces no newspaper next week December 30 while office remains open for business. Thanks readers for patronage and extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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the Gazette
Lee County Farm Land Tax Raised by 12 Percent
State tax commission increases Lee county farm land assessed valuation by 12 percent affecting state tax. County Clerk's office staff work to equalize tax books across townships. City lots remain unaffected. Capital stock tax for Illinois Northern Utilities in Lee county up. Dixon Water Company tax cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
State Tax Commission
Springfield
Fred G. Dimick
Illinois Northern Utilities Company
Dixon Water Company
Motorists Urged to Obtain New License Plates
State motorists must display current year license plates before driving on public highways. The law grants 21 days to pay fees instead of 10. New vehicle buyers get 10 days for registration. no grace period for re registration after January 1. Those using 1920 plates after January 1 risk arrest. Also notes Mr and Mrs Carl Klingebiel visiting Ashton.
Poultry Show a Fine Success in Ashton Exhibition
The third annual Ashton Poultry Show closed Tuesday with strong quality despite lower attendance. Judge Joseph Dagle of Richland oversaw judging. Cash prizes went to Stanley Johnson, Geo A Putman, and P O Boyd among others, for Light Barred Rock, Dark Barred Rock, and hens and pens. Continues on next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Joseph Dagle
Richland
Law
Stanley Johnson
Lee, Illinois
Geo. A. Putman
A . Cockeral
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Lutheran the
Reynolds
Reynolds Evangelical
Genevieve Danekas
Clara Smith
Evelyn Ewald
Albert Canfield
Carol Chaon
Ilia Ewald
Raymond
Herbert
Martha Heinzeroth
Mildred Danekas
el Content Pastor
Blanche Mickley
Mahlon Albrecht
Dean Te
Mildred Chaon
Arthur Ewald
Merrill Wagner
Mildred
Velma Smith
Dolly
Laura Frakes
Iantha Wagner
Floyd Ewald
Gat Bea
Mark Ewald
Orville Walter
Bodeenoas Saseik
Beptee Choir
Osreb
Crear
Luella Danekas
Katherine Mickley White
Clement Albrecht
Hazel Frakes
Ce ™ Star Choir
United Evangelical
United Evangelical Sunday School
Vernon Heidenthal
Hdna Geyer
Iesveeceeselves Minette
Schafer
Alice Het
Rowena Schafer
Rime Doles Renner
Ted Caspar
Kathryn Banawald
Vine
Iimes Veritus Todd
Goll
Ralph Butler
Glenn Krug
Florence Butler
Raymond Kersten
Kathryn Attig
Mryde Reitz Musicale
Frieda Schnell
Royal Star
Myron Mall
Russél Stephan
Issaees
C. E.kiest
Cresence Studeble
Minetta Schafer
Farmers Telephone Company
ARIS
Are
Bradford Howe
Henry Neman
Gays
R Records
Emmerson
Tom MIX
William Russell
Suffering Creek
Charles Chaplin
Marguerite Clark
Constance Talmadg
Carl Klingebiel
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
Ashton, Illinois
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