Ashton Folk in Sunny South Report Climate and Fresh Veggies
James and Carrie Batchelor write from Jacksonville Florida detailing a warm climate, abundant garden produce, and lower living costs compared with Ashton. They note many tourists arriving since New Year, frequent trips to Miami and St. Augustine, and a stable health outlook as they rent rooms and enjoy light housekeeping living.
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James Batchelor
Ashton
Jacksonville
Florida
U.S. A
Canada
California
Maine
Clarence Drummond
Miami
Sindlingers
St. Augustine
Here
Month of January 1917 drives prohibition gains nationwide
January 1917 marked a strong push for the anti alcohol movement with a Supreme Court ruling allowing prohibition states to bar shipments of intoxicants, Senate passage of DC dry legislation, a Maine court decision invalidating liquor debts, and the Bankhead anti advertisement law. The trend suggests continued momentum through the year.
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United States
Federal Supreme Court
United States Senate
District of Columbia
Maine
National Senate
Ashton Tax Collector Arrives for Township Taxes
Louis Sindlinger's tin shop at 5011 Henry Oysterheld hosts the Ashton township tax collection daily, as state official Henry Oysterheld, the collector, announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Ashton Township
Louis Sindlinger
Henry Oysterheld
Ford sales surge as dealer Moore leads regional wave
Bert Moore hands Ford dominance in the region with rapid winter sales of touring cars and roadsters. He stores and delivers cars for customers, warns of upcoming shortages, and notes price rises as Northern dealers face storage limits and a nationwide demand surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Automobile
Bert Moore
Moore
Ford
Ford Company
Detroit
Bradford Couple Married in Rockford Wedding
A Bradford Township wedding reports Miss Lillian Thomas and Mr. Turner wed at noon in Rockford with Rev. Chester Smith officiating. Attendants were Oliver Thomas and Alice Turner. The couple will reside on the Joseph Baldwin farm after a Chicago trip. The Gazette also notes a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Lichty and the death of Helen Mary Vaupel, eight months old, with funeral services in Bradford township. A Litchfield bullpup was appointed governor’s mansion guardian.
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Bradford
Rockford
Lillian Thomas
William C. Thomas
Scape Tor
Chick Hotel
Chester Smith
Court Street Methodist Biscopal Church
Oliver Thomas
Alice Turner
Amboy
Miss Turner
Mrs. Turner
Chicago
Joseph Baldwin
Mr. Turner
Helen Mary
Henry Vaupel
Bradford Township
Fred A. Graham
Ashton
Litchfield
Gov. Lowden
Frances Lowden
N. S. Shoulder
Revival Meetings at United Evangelical Church Begin
The revival began last Sunday evening with strong attendance and will run for several weeks under the pastor, aided by district ministers. Rev. B. R. Schultze joins late this week and stays into next week, with Rev. John Divan of Dixon assisting later. All are invited to attend nightly except Saturday at 7 o'clock for a powerful, faith building revival.
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United Evangelical Church
B. R. Schultze
John Divan
Dixon
1918 Calendars Offered By The Gazette
The Gazette has received a fine line of 1918 calendars and will be pleased to show them to anyone interested. The new designs are very pretty and prices cannot be beat. Let us have that order.
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the Gazette
Water Rent Past Due Notice in Village
Water rent for the past quarter is past due and must be paid at once at the village clerk office. The editor received a card from Louis Sindlinger and his wife, visiting Miami Florida for a couple months. They report fine weather and enjoying swimming and fishing among large crowds of northern visitors. The Sindlingers are staying with former townsfolk E. P. Davis and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sindlinger
Miami
Florida
Louis
Sindlinger
E. P. Davis
Tunnel Work Advances Fast on Sewer Project
Rapid progress is reported on the city sewer tunnel with workers at Killiam East shaft and Paddock Avenue shaft progressing steadily. About 280 feet of tunneling achieved by last evening, with 120 feet from Paddock Avenue and 20 feet from Killian Avenue, while dynamite supply remains the main risk.
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Egan
Killiam Avenue
Paddocy Avenue
Paddock Avenue
Killion Avenue
Decision Day for Christian Endeavor Week
Decision Day falls on Sunday February 4 with members urged to join or upgrade to active status in the Visions and Tasks topic. Led by Miss Laura Hobart a church party follows Friday evening from 7 30 to 10 00 with orchestra music and an invitation to bring friends for a pleasant social time.
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Christian Endeavor
Laura Hobart
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Ashton Folk
Sunny South
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Graham
Northwestern Christian Advocate
P.S
Rocheller Independent
Independent
Brother Hemingway
Harry Turner
William Lichty
Therr
Mrs. Licht
Luella Butler
Marie Kaecker
Franklin Grove High School
Paul Moore
Henry Strube
Blanche Johnson
Ruth Fackler
Miriam Fackler
Martin Klipgebiel
August
Lumberlands
The
Gazette
Great Northwest
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Illinois
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