Year 1907 Reflections and Ashton Local Happenings
A year end message reflects on prosperity and sorrow in readers homes. It previews a brief year in review for Ashton with weekly items: January 3 teacher anniversary and town closures, January 10 deaths and prizes at poultry show, January 17 liquor indictments and farewells, January 24 deaths and a fire hose committee, January 31 jail break and Northwestern U shipping, February 7 robberies and bank formation, February 14 evangelist meetings and deaths, with continued note on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilla Bassler
Alice Tuck
Ashton
Rochelle
Ashton High School Alumni Association
Farwell
Mark Beach
Yocum
Stroup
Steward Moore
Ida Marilla Haverly
Justus Henert
Minnie Henert
Arthur Kersten
Farmers State Bank
O. A. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Peter G. Smith
Minnesota
Northrup
Village Merchants Agree to Early Closing in 1908
Will close shops at seven oclock p m starting Monday January 6th 1908 and continue to close each evening except Saturday until March first. Signed by Moork & Glenn W B Hurrar W B McCrea A W Rosecrans C W Jonner Joan C Hennine Rapu J Dean F O Sirn E S Farrincer Gro R Charters G A Hamet Wm Scuapg Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Moork & Glenn
W. B. Hurrar
W. B. McCrea
A. W. Rosecrans
C. W. Jonxer
Joan C. Hennine
Luckey Case Settled Agreement Reached by Plaintiff
Sanders drops the case as a settlement is reached leaving Luckey free of the dispute. The move ends litigation with no further courtroom action expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Another Big Suit Startled The Local Court Scene
A $20 000 alienation of affections suit against Elton Lackey, filed October 17 by Warren Sanders, was settled out of court with undisclosed terms. Both Lackey and Mrs. Sanders have returned from Los Angeles to Mendota, where settlement occurred. A second suit by Sanders against Mr. and Mrs. Geo Griffith for $10,000 is now on file and may go to trial next term unless settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Lackey
Warren Sanders
Luckey
Mrs. Sanders
Los Angeles
Rock Island
la Salle
Mendota
Geo. Griffith
We Save Two Papers For One Low Price
Save two papers for three fifty until January first. Gazette and Chicago daily bundle offered at five fifty, now three fifty. Orders accepted daily, time extensions available. Auction season prompts farm produce and implement sales. leave bills at the Gazette office for prompt attention. Prof McKnight in Chicago, Moore to Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Chicago Daily
Rapa J. Dean
Post Office Rulings Force Advance Subscriptions on Newspapers
The new post office instructions require advance subscription payments, moving papers to a cash basis and curbing free ad-supported publications. Dailies must renew within three months, tri weekly within six, and other schedules follow strict timelines to retain second class mailing rates. The rules aim to reduce cheap reading matter and favor legitimate newspapers. W F Thurner and wife Elmer and Hattie Dassow of Chatsworth and Mrs E J Troxel of Minoak attended the Yenerich Johnson wedding yesterday. Those who have called and renewed their subscription were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Chadwick
W.F. Thurner
Elmer
Hattie Dassow
Chatsworth
E. J. Troxel
Minoak
Governor Deneen Wins Praise At Dixon Speech
Governor Charles S. Deneen of Illinois spoke at Armory hall in Dix to a large crowd, stressing his record and reform achievements. The talk highlighted civil service reform, child labor removal, pure food laws, and $3,000,000 in state savings, with favorable reception in Lee county. Also notes on local visits, a court matter over a $4000 damage suit, and social visits in Ashton and Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Deneen
Illinois
Armory Hall
Dix
Lee County
Dixon
Rochelle
Gazette subscribers listed from Dysart and Iowa towns
The past week’s Gazette edition notes subscribers including J. W. Baldwin Mrs. John Payne Tony Reid Geo W Schafer A J Nickey W C Schafer George Krug Geo Batchelor Mrs Geo Crossman LaMoille C D Nickey Chicago A D Knapp Franklin Grove Geo Fell Larabee Iowa plus new subscribers John S Seebach and Conrad Seebach of Dysart Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baldwin
John Payne
Tony Reid
Geo. W. Schafer
A. J. Nickey
W. C. Schafer
George Krug
Geo. Batchelor
Geo. Crossman
LaMoille
C. D. Nickey
Chicago
A.D. Knapp
Franklin Grove
Geo. Fell
Larabee
Iowa
John S. Seebach
Conrad Seebach
Dysart
Accidentally Shot in Leg In Wagon Debris Incident at Field
Roy Schrieber was accidentally shot in the leg around 2:30 PM while riding with his brother in law William Taylor. The wagon wheel fell into a ditch, the gun slid off, discharged, and a bullet entered the top of his shoe then exited four inches above the back. He is recovering well. The item also notes a furniture sale by Stephan with Gardena jardineres and stands at reduced prices, and mentions subscription plans to the Gazette and Weekly Inter Ocean. Mrs. Letts of Peru, Ill., visits, then goes to Rockford to see son Ralph Desmond. E Farringer family travels to Mandola to visit Mrs. Farringer’s sister. Ed. returns Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Roy Schrieber
Schrieber
Will Live on Fathers Farm Miss Alma Johnson Weds Mr Yenerich
Miss Alma P Johnson daughter of Rev and Mrs J H Johnson married Benjamin G Yenerich second son of Mr and Mrs W C Yenerich last evening at United Evangelical church The couple will reside on the Yenerich farm on the county line with 40 to 50 guests in attendance The ceremony performed by the bride’s father featured a white silk illusion over satin dress and a green suit for the groom The reception followed with a wedding supper and white decorations with a large red bell hanging from the ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Parsonage
Alma P. Johnson
J. H. Johnson
Benjamin G. Yenerich
W. C. Yenerich
Yenerich
Inventory Time Showcases Bargains Across Dry Goods
A cluttered sale notice offers short ends of calicoes at 5 cents, white goods bargains, rich dress fabrics, 25 cent plaid tables, and broadcloth cut from 30 to 17 cents. Men’s felt boots, overs, and olster overcoats are heavily discounted, with horse blankets, raisins, mince meat, and new all over laces featured at low values in a push toward affordable items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Methodist Church
Page
Prof
W. R. McKnight
L. T. Moore
Freeport
Roger
Deneen
John Sindlinger
John
Edward
Magrath
Alberta
Canada
Gazzrre
United States
Agor
W. C. McWethy
E. J. Walker
Emma Krug
Laura Shafer Wever
Stephan
Inter Ocean
E. S. Farringer
Mandola
Mrs. Farringer
B.G. Yenerich
Gazerrs
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