Funeral tribute to John Evans of Ashton Illinois
Long obituary recounts John Evans born 1828 in Berwick Pennsylvania died 1909 in Ashton Illinois. It notes 28 years ago he moved from farming to Ashton, married Martha Girt in 1853 with four children Fannie Henry Mary and Charles. The service led by Rev L P Warrington honors his devout life and church leadership.
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John Evans
L. P. Warrington
A. W. Rosecrans
Berwick
Columbia Co
Pennsylvania
Ashton
Martha Girt
Fannie
Henry
Mary
Charles
Illinois
John
Lesslie
Earl
Evans
Brethers
Obituary: Luther Baldwin of Bradford Dies at 89
Luther Baldwin, long-time Bradford township resident and former assessor and highway commissioner, died Monday at his Bradford home. He was born June 22 1820 in Har rington Connecticut and married Nancy Talmage in 1849. Funeral held yesterday at 10 from his home and 11 at the Methodist Episcopal church. body placed in receiving vault. He leaves 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and several siblings. He lived 7 years in Bradford with prior service in Lee Center Illinois.
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Methodist Church
Luther Baldwin
Bradford Township
Ashton
Mr. Baldwin
Harrington
Connecticut
Nancy Talmage
Illinois
Lee Center
Anna
Sarah Feldkirchner
Flagg
Joseph
Charles
Esther
Man
Centralia
Missouri
Phoebe Turner
Shaw Station
Baldwin
Denver
Lawerence
Kansas
Bradford
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. P. Warrington
Death of Reuben Schuster at Broadview
Reuben Schuster aged 26 died last week Wednesday at 6 15 am in Broadview Montana, after years of illness. He had lived in Ashton eight years since Rev Schuster took charge at the United Evangelical church. He worked for A W Rosencrans & Company before the family moved west. The funeral was held Friday at the family home then at the church.
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Reuben Schuster
Broadview
Montana
Reuben
Ashton
Schuster
United Evangelical Church
A. W. Rosecrans & Company
Freight Wreck Delays Traffic at Western Yards
A freight wreck outside the east end of the western yards halted Galena division traffic Wednesday night. An extra freight led by engine 1384 struck the way car, destroying two boxes and injuring equipment. Engine 1393, delayed by a green fireman, failed to stop in time, causing extensive damage and yard congestion into the next day. The wrecker arrived at 4:20 a.m., with seven trains delayed and costs estimated around 1,550 dollars for cars plus 50 dollars for engine damage.
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Galena Divisi
Gine No.1384
G. Tollifson Arry
Amtra
W. J. Cloyd
Abo
Caboose
Clinton
Union Pacific
Omaha
Los Angeles _Limited
China
Japan
Ashton
Ashton Gazette Holiday Edition Praised by Amboy Journal
Amboy Journal notes the Ashton Gazette produced a fine 20-page holiday edition with an illuminated cover and abundant advertising. Editors Dean are credited for delivering an up-to-date paper that Ashton residents appreciate.
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Ashton Gazette
Ashton
Dean
Amboy Journal
Troubadours to Perform at Opera House Audience Friday
The Troubadour Amusement Company, a renowned traveling musical troupe, is engaged to entertain at the Opera House on Thursday evening January 6, under the Madisa Woodman camp auspices. Four gentlemen and a reader will perform with a lady reader in the program. Admission is 20 and 30 cents, with reserved seats on sale January 1 at the Gazette Book Store. Harlow E. Chadwick is re appointed postmaster at Ashton for four years, confirmed by President Taft. Edward Chadwick remains assistant postmaster. Mrs. Justus Wagner visited Chicago Thursday.
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Use
al Camp Madisa Woodman
Fae
Prouvateurs
Gazette Book Store
Harlow E. Chadwick
Ashton
Congress
Taft
Edward Chadwick
Pipe Organ Arrives at Presbyterian Church
The pipe organ for the Presbyterian church arrived last week and Monday an expert began installation. A Friday recital accompanies a long prepared program and strong advance seat sales. The church likely reopens for Sunday morning service.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Dixon Daily Sun and Star Merge Into Dixon Daily News
Local editors Broth 2t Block and Fuller merge the Dixon Daily Sun and Dixon Daily Star, creating the Dixon Daily News to reduce costs and publish a single stronger paper plus a side paper for readers. The Gazette wishes success in the coming year.
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Dixon Daily Sun
Dixon Daily Star
Dixon Daily News
Broth
Block
Fuller
Goml
the Gazette
Daily News
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for kindness after bereavement
We wish to express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown to us after the death of Ms. Joan Evans and family.
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Joan Evans
1909 Chronicles Deaths and Prosperity of Merchants
A year in review of 1909 notes many deaths among merchants and farmers, with a prosperous economy and widespread improvements. Weekly entries list fatal accidents and local changes, including train deaths near the depot and various municipal appointments.
We Bow Both Ways Public Thanks For Loyalty
We thank our friends for loyal support this year and pledge satisfaction in quality and low prices. Plans for 1910 are formed as cotton goods advance and new stock arrives. Calicoes remain at old prices and muslin offerings include 9c remnants at 6c and superior 10c bleached muslin.
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India
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Alfine
Ashton Township
Galena
Freig
Brother Lyman
Chadwick
Modern
Woodman
Justus Wagner
Chicago
IWO Dixon
Sam and Star
J. H. Byers
M. H. Ward
Sterling
Baile Glgim
John Williams
Nellie Spencer
Jesse Hodge
M. E. Philips
Hazel Hurd
Price
A. W. Rosecrans @ Co
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