Wounded 89th Ward Hedrick Writes of War Travel
Letter from Corporal Otto Schade describes October 1918 frontline moves, Meuse crossing, and praise for the 89th Division during the Meuse-Argonne drive in France. He writes from Bordeaux about life in a French town, plans to return home, and greetings to friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Hedrick
Meuse
Ashton
89 Division
Stanley
Ray
O. K
CORP
Otto Schade
Bordeaux
France
Dad
Brest
Calais
Reynolds Evan Church News in Ashton
Reynolds Evan notes preaching in Ashton next Sunday at 10 a m Bible school 1 30 p m preaching 2 30 p m Y P A 7 p m and preaching 7 30 p m. Pastor and wife thank Ashton for Christmas remembrance. Hope sickness eases for new year revival led by F W Doede pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Evan
Ashton
Reynolds
Membrance
F. W. Doede
Vastor
Two New Lieutenants From Ashton Are Commissioned
Two Ashton men have earned new military commissions. DeWitt C. Ellinwood is named second lieutenant in the aviation section, while Harrison Wagner is commissioned second lieutenant of Field Artillery. Wagner, a graduate of the Central Officers Training School at Camp Taylor Kentucky, both enter the Officers Reserve and will be called for two weeks of service annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Boys
War Department
DeWitt C. Ellinwood
Harrison Wagner
Wagner
Central Officers Training School
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
A White Christmas Brings Blizzard Snow Across Region
A February snowstorm blankets the area with eight to ten inches of wet snow after a mild start to winter. The cold front arrives with heavy snowfall, adding to coal needs for residents as the weather turns harsher. United Evangelical Church activities listed at Ashton and Bradford include Bible study, preaching, and officer elections, led by Pastor E K Yeakel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Ashton
Bradford
E. K. Yeakel
Death Saddens Ashton Community and Nearby Families
The Ashton area mourns multiple deaths from influenza and pneumonia. Conrad Kibbe died Christmas morning after days of illness, Mrs. Forrest Paddock passed away Sunday, and Mrs. Frederick G. Schafer of Bradford township died after ten days of illness. Florence Hutchinson, a John M. Krug sister, remained among the living as the community grieves. Funeral services for Kibbe and Hutchinson are planned locally, with other memorials and remembrances noted.
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Florence Hutchinson
Frederick Schafer
Forrest Paddock
Conrad Kibbe
Alice Bates Paddock
W. H. Bates
Ashton
Texas
Esther
Alice
W. E. Kern
W. H. Manshardt
Frederick G. Schafer
Bradford Township
Schafer
Neva ‘Mae Vogel
Nachusa
Ashton Township
Christ
Methodist Episcopal Arch
Neva
Bate
Rederick G. Schafer
Ildren
Ada
Rouma Sie
RE. K. Yeakel
United Evangelical Church
Shton
Conrad Kliebe
Mr. Kliebe
Herst
Annie
John M. Krug
Frank
Ashtone
Tlic School
Ood
Baker
Montana
Ter
Miss Hutchinson
Portland
Oregon
Mae Krug
Bessie Aschenbrenner
Mabel Eeensen
Sterling
Berthaen
Myrtle Gudmundsen
Clinton
Iowa
Albert
Rochelle Nurse Marries Thomas Burke in Rochelle
Katherine Hickey and Thomas Burke united in marriage on Wednesday December 18 at 7 30 am by Rev. Paul Bourke. Witnesses included Matthew J Hickey of Chicago and Katherine Burke. Miss Hickey, Lincoln hospital night nurse, well liked. Mr Burke a farmer near Lee. They will reside on the Lee area.
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Rochelle
Katherine Hickey
Thomas Burke
Paul Bourke
Matthew J. Hickey
Chicago
Katherine Burke
Miss Hickey
Lincoln Hospital
Mr. Burke
Lee
Independent
Philatheas Entertained With Song and Christmas Tree
The Philatheas gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Katherine Grifith's home with Mrs. John D. Charters, Mrs. Robert Sanders, and Mrs. George B. Garrett assisting. They sang current war songs led by Mrs. Charters, enjoyed a Christmas tree, and each guest recited a rhyme to receive a gift. Refreshments followed and Mrs. Charters performed a solo titled A Perfect Day.
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Philatheas
Katherine Grifith
John D. Charters
Robert Sanders
George B. Garrett
Charters
Renewed Subscriptions Highlight Postal Regulation Reminder
During the last week several readers renewed their subscriptions, with many expiring soon this season. The note urges quick renewal to comply with Postal regulations. Names listed include OH Vaupel of Lincoln Nebraska M Kersten Ashton Ill Ey Schnitz Minneapolis Minn Rommann Garrison Iowa Harvey Schafer Franklin Grove Ill Gerbers Ashton Ill L Heidenthal Ashton Ill EH Quick Ashton Ill Cluts Ashton Ill.
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Vaupel
Lincoln
Nebraska
M. Kersten
Ashton
Ill
Schnitz
Minneapolis
Minn
Rommann
Garrison
Iowa
Harvey Schafer
Franklin Grove
Gerbers
L Heidenthal
Ashton, Ill
EH. Quick
II Cluts
Ashton, Il
Doings of the High School Christmas Greetings and Updates
School notes recount Christmas vacation dates December 25 to December 30 with January 1 off. Students Ruth Durston Gertrude Semmler Alice Hawthorne Florence Vaupel and Ernest Weshaar return after recovering from the Spanish Flu. Miss Eva and Dorothy Bresson perform piano duets at morning assembly. John B. Ratto plans January 18 appearance in the ongoing entertainment course, weathering potential influenza delays.
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Red Cross
Ruth Durston
Gertrude Semmler
Alice Hawthorne
Florence Vaupel
Ernest Weshaar
Lake
Zies
Eva
Dorothy Bresson
John B. Ratto
Ratto
Epworth League Topic on How I Ever Won a Soul
The Epworth League plans for next Sunday evening with leader Harold Stevens presenting the topic How I Ever Won a Soul while the issue notes a blizzard disrupted press power delaying publication. Subscribers and advertisers are wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Northern Utilities Co
Linotype
Epworth League
Harold Stevens
Earl Pierce Reports From Germany War Front and Home News
Earl E Pierce writes from Luxemberg to say his unit crossed from Belgium and into Luxemberg on November 21. He notes fighting near Beisdorf close to the German border, relief as hostilities cease, and Belgian welcome. He mentions influenza, newspaper bundles, and looks forward to hearing from family.
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France
Belgium
Luxemberg
Beisdorf
Deikirch
Earl E. Pierce
Headquarters Co. 6Th Regiment
U. S. Marines
A. EB. F
Christmas Program Annulled By Death
The Methodist Sunday school Christmas program scheduled for Christmas Eve was canceled due to deaths causing sadness in several homes. Children of the Primary department will be remembered next Sunday morning as they would have been on Christmas Eve. Delco Light Charles Hunter.
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Methodist
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Otto Sghade
Fighting 89Th
Paul W. Charters
Chester R. Root
Lee C. Herwig
The
Navy
Heinrich Wallace Dwight Hartzell
Wrae Durston
Clarence Johnson
Benjamin Schafer
M. B. Griffith
Marines
Lloyd Thompson
Sanford Hutchinson
Edward Roesler
Maurice Hurd
George E. Thomas
Paul R. Hann
Chris
Paul Hurd
Ira W. Hartman Medical Department
Floyd Davison
Andrew Scharps Infantry
Gale Sanders Everett Newcomer Bremmer
Otto W. Schade
Raymond C. Pyatt
Harry Vaupel
Albert Weinreich
Herbert Kersten
Reuben C. Crain
John W. Myrtle
Jerome Strayve
Charles Hotchkiss
Vernon C. Shippee Lesslie
F. Lovell
Lloyd Pettinger
Harl Bowman Oliver D. Thomas Elmer BE. Slngle
Edward Vender
Raymond Losey
Robert M. Tilton
Chrystal Witzel
Frank W. Geyer
Clarence Santelman Rae B. Chadwick
Quartermaster’s Dept. Porrest Paddock
Wesley Venerich Merritt Craig
William Wallace
Fred Oesterheld Glenn
Rosecrans
Vernon Knapp
George A. Graham Lee J. Hurd Orne
J. Kersten Wallace
Clover Y. M. C. A
Fred A. Richardson
Alice Bates
Earls and Gatente
Earl Pierce
Germany
Fatherland
Delco
Charles Hunter
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y. Iby
Dbes
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