Tragic Fourth Street Collision Kills Two Men in Ashton
A westbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck a buggy at Fourth street crossing in Ashton Illinois Tuesday January 5 1909 killing J. H. Byers of Ashton and M. H. Ward of Sterling instantly and fatally injuring the horse. Coroner and jury inspect scene determine death caused by train impact. Ward and Byers were men of local prominence with families, and the verdict assigns blame to the engine. The incident follows a view-blocking freight and trains were delayed as the inquest proceeded with testimony from engineers firemen and witnesses. Meanwhile the Athletic Association plans a fundraiser and the high school debates and a Shakespeare scene dramatization reflect post season activities. For Sale Cordwood.
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J. H. Byers
M. H. Ward
Sterling
Mr. Ward
Mr. Byers
Stephan Undertaking Rooms
Ward
Byers
Jennie
Harold E
Smith
L. T. Moore
Carl Schade
J. B. Farrer
W. J. Stevenson
F. H. Bassler
J. O. Webster
Lewis Craig
Lewis Payne
Charles Brown
R. W. Jeter
Geo. Hann
Lewis Wood
Euclid Beach
Ashton
Chicago & Northwestern
Fourth Street
Illinois
Year in Review 1909 Gazette Highlights
A retrospective from the Gazette recaps the year 1909 with notable events. It lists marriages, deaths, business changes, weather, elections, public works, and community milestones across Ashton and surrounding areas, noting prosperity and sorrow alike. Names, dates, and local happenings populate the year’s ledger.
Accident injures Charles Gleim with broken leg
Last Wednesday afternoon at about 2 30 Charles Gleim was injured when a ladder slipped while he checked a burning chimney. He fell from the ladder breaking his leg above the ankle the bones protruding from the flesh. A doctor treated the fracture and he remains in serious condition with danger of blood poisoning.
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Charles Gleim
Mr. Gleim
Gleim
For Sale Livery Barn in Ashton Illinois
Business listing for a good paying livery barn in Ashton Illinois. Seller, Will Liam Kilmer, cites desire to pursue other business. Owner notes profitable operation and potential buyers should act quickly.
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