Funeral Of James W Richardson Tonight Conducted By Masons
James W Richardson a Civil War veteran and Ashton pioneer dies after a long illness at his home. Born June 16 1842 in Taylor township Ogle county he moved to Ashton in 1874 and served as city chief executive three times. Funeral at one this afternoon with Masonic Lodge No 531 in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Taylor Township
Ogle County
Co.f
Louisville
Kentucky
Helen Arnold
Fred
Fay
Wm. Schade Jr
Richardson
Mary Gooch
Gertrude
Er. Richardson
Ashton
Cemetery Association
Stevens
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge No
Dixon Commandery No. 21
Ashton Lodge No 531 Officers for 1908 Named
Frances Moore Frances Moore is listed with Marshal Johin D Charters and Organist Kernestina Stephan along with Warden Charles Tuck Sentinel Officers several named. The MV Masons include W M Otto H Moore S W Samuel I Zeller Jr J W Geo R Charters Treasurer Louis J Sindlinger Secretary Arthur J Orner Senior Deacon P J McMillan Junior Deacon Fred O Beach Senior Steward Bert L Reed Junior Steward Cassius K Northrup Chaplain Charles Tuck Tyler.
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Frances Moore
Johin D. Charters
Kernestina Stephan
Charles Tuck
Ashton Lodge
John D. Charters
W. M. Otto H. Moore
S. W
Bert L. Reed
Cassius K. Northrup
Tyler
Former Ashton Man Dies After Prolonged Illness
Milo Starks aged 72 died at Sister's hospital Saturday afternoon December 28 after a long illness due to multiple diseases. Born in Pennsylvania he lived on a farm southeast of Ashton for years, then moved to Iowa to run a real estate business, and twelve years ago to Cripple Creek Colorado where he worked in the feed trade. He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. Funeral was held Sunday from the Methodist Church, of which he was a member.
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Milo Starks
H. &. Chadwick
Sister’s Hospital
Pennsyl
Ashton
Iowa
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Griffith Brothers dissolves partnership after seven years
J. C. Griffith and O. W. Griffith dissolve the partnership that ran Griffith Brothers for seven years. They will continue separately: J. C. Griffith retains the lumber and coal business at the old stand, while O. W. Griffith handles farming implements and accessories at the east end implement house. Wishing both firms success in their new relations.
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J. C. Griffith
O. W. Griffith
Griffith Brothers
Wyoming Hunting Party Returns From Roughing It
Philadelphia group returns from a three month Wyoming expedition hosted by Mr. Gilpin Lovering on his Dubois ranch. They display deer antelope and mountain sheep heads, recount hardy horseback rides, camping on rough trails, and describe the 7000 foot high ranch in Big Game county near Lander.
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Wyoming
Philadelphia
Omaha Bee
Mr. Gilpin Lovering
Dubois
Mr. Lovering
Lander
Owen Wister
Great Bargain Event as Ashton Store Sells Out
W B Hueter a leading Ashton merchant plans a 10 day sale with National Sales Service of Chicago starting Wednesday January 15 offering men's and boys clothing shoes and furnishings at prices often below factory case lots. The event aims to draw broad public interest and may boost local business. The sale site indicates temporary closure Monday and Tuesday with Wednesday reopening. Potential retiree Hueter seeks to liquidate stock and attract shoppers across Lee county Illinois.
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Hueter
W. Holm
National Sales Service
W. B. Hueter
Ashton
Lee
Lee County
Illinois
Huether
National Sales Service of
Chicago
Ground Hogs and Crows Kill Totals Reported
In a July to December period, 2039 ground hogs were killed in Lee County at five cents each totaling $509.75. From July 13 to December 6, 675 crows were killed for $67.50. Hiram May of Palmyra Town reported scalps totaling 112 hogs, earning $28. The undersigned announce an association forming with Fen.
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Lee
Hiram May
Palmyra
Annual Invoicing and Local Notices in Bradford Township
Special Notice by J A Roxster urges customers in Ogle and adjoining counties to settle accounts by January 20 to avoid carrying them into the new year. District No 86 Bradford township reports 21 school days in December 1907 with 18 pupils enrolled and 15 average daily attendance. Roll of Honor lists several students. two pupils to receive diplomas and one to receive a certificate. Council directs Mayor to seek that No 25 stop at Northwestern, and to enforce speed limit if needed. Third annual Home Talent Minstrels set for January 23 1907 at Ashton Opera House with Eddie Murray engaged for rehearsal and staging. full program to follow. Helen Hamilton ill with diphtheria. quarantine expected to be raised soon. Christian Endeavor invites all to meet Sunday at 5:45, bring a white answer to a life-centered question. Auction season noted. Gazette office arranging farm produce and implement bill writing. prices offered as reasonable.
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Bradford Township
Arthur
Erwin Wagner
Della
Amanda Neuman
Clarence Kacker
Laura Krug
Vera Griese
Floyd
Ari Nass
Edith Fuller
Ashton Opera House
Lyoung Men
Eddie Murray
Death of D B Senger Franklin Grove Pioneer Newsman
D B Senger aged 75 of Franklin Grove died Thursday afternoon from apoplexy at home. Born in Waynesboro PA he moved to Iowa in 1865 later teaching, then editing and owning the Franklin Reporter and patent medicine business. He leaves six children. funeral at Brethren Church Monday at 1 30 PM.
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D. B. Senger
Franklin Grove
Senger
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lee County
Franklin Reporter
Brethren Church
Local Gazette Pricing Proposal Sparks Reader Talk
Walter Elliott of Steward visits Arkadelphia on business. Readers discuss subscription prices for the Gazette noting many subscribers balk at $1.50 yearly while proposing a combined offer with the Weekly Inter Ocean at $1.75 for one year.
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Gazette
Inter Ocean
The
Inventory Time Offers Bargains on Calicoes to Overcoats
A catalog of small, value-packed stock highlights 8ct and 7ct calico ends sold at 5ct, white goods at low prices, rich 25ct plaid table, fancy broadcloth cut from 30ct to 17ct, $3.00 felt boots down to $2.00, men’s Olson overcoats at $5.00, horse blankets $1.00, raisins 10ct, mince meat by the pound, and new all over laces at notable values. The store promotes itself as a low-price headquarters with a focus on rapid turnover and attractive fabric and apparel bargains.
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James Richardson
Masonic Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic -Hall
Order of the Eastern Star
Elizabeth H. Charters
W. M
Fred A. Richardson
W. P
Alice M. Gould
A. M. Doll Orner
Samuel C. Gould
Grace M. Richardson
Mary E. Charters
A. C
Emma Billmire
Adah
Eva Hunt
Esther Elizabeth Tilton
Ruth Ida E. Burnham
Martha Lucy Bates
Electa Jennie Tuck
Saunders
W. B. Huether
Warren Sanders
Getbarg
Nachusa House
Presbyterian Parsonage
T. E. Stevens
Wm. J. Messer
William Messer
Josephine Emma . Stutzel
Princeton Iowa
Wm. Stutzel
George Meister
Princeton
J. C. Wetzel
Ben Yenerich
Edward Wagaman Ashton
Land
Fred Tilton
O. O. Hedrick
Grand Island
California
B. F. Tilton
Algona
Clarence J. Copeland
E. M. Sheldon
Wm. Schade
Oval
Ogle
Detos W. Baxter
Supersorn
J. A. Roxster
McWethy
Northwestern
Home Talent Minstrels
Helen Hamilton
Oklahoma City
Christian Endeavor
George Garrett
Ut. It
Asrember
J. BD. Rarver
Chas Payne
Joe Mall
Henry Salzman
Mrs
George Beach
W. H. Jones
LeRoy
Walter Elliott of
Steward
A. W. Rosecrans @ Co
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