Prominent men enter Lee County race for offices
Lee County voters hear announcements from three Republicans. County Clerk William C. Thompson seeks re election citing proven reliability and fiscal discipline. John B Crabtree of Dixon announces for County Judge, veteran lawyer and secretary of the Lee County Bar Association. Warren Badger of Dixon declares for County Treasurer, longtime Amboy business figure and Lee County Board of Review member advancing the GOP ticket.
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William C. Thompson
Gazarre
Thompson
Lee County
Court House
Hiw
Lee County Bar Association
Warren Badger
Dixon
Gazrtte
Mr. Badger
Ashton
Amboy
Lee County Board of Review
Republican Central Committee
Republican Party
Badger
Eight blind piggers fined for local option violations
Eight defendants at Disp. C pleaded guilty or were indicted for selling intoxicating liquor and gambling in a case covered by the local option law. Fines ranged from 46.60 to 366.60. A separate entry notes a Dix on plea to nine counts with costs totaling 366.60. Separately a wedding occurred at Reynolds as Miss Mary Becker wed Charles Koch with Rev. Wm. Storkman officiating and a reception for family and friends. The couple planned to live west of Steward after February 1.
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Disp. C
John Schweinberg
A. Smith
M. Callahan
Julius Gottleib
EK. Pressler
C. C. Kelley
D. Daley
Amboy
George H. Aschenbrenner
Dixon
Wm. Becker
Reynolds
Mary
Charles Koch
Wm. Storkman
Clara Menzaneice
Miss Rose Becker
Big Northwestern Z engines fail on road tests
A Clinton Herald report says new class Z engines purchased by Northwestern lack sufficient steam capacity. Crown sheets overheat, water usage is high, and loads are reduced after tests between Clinton and Cedar Rapids. Investigations show design fault rather than operator error.
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North-Western Company
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Clinton Herald
Gas Plant Receives Ten Barrels of Gasoline
Last Thursday the Cry Gas Plant received ten barrels of 87 test gasoline from Joliet and began delivery with Friday evening. The lights have been excellent. The gas is suitable for cooking. This shipment will last fifteen to eighteen days, with hope for additional deliveries before current supply is exhausted.
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Cry Gas
Joliet
Dixon Y M C A elects new president and vice president
Dr W C McWethy formerly of this city is elected president of the board of directors of the Y M C A at Dixon. H V Baldwin, formerly a professor at the local high school, is elected vice president.
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W. C. McWethy
Dixon
H. V. Baldwin
The
Charters Now Cashier at Ashton Bank
The Ashton Bank stockholders meeting elected G A Hamel to the board replacing S F Mills. Officers chosen include N A Petrie president S F Mills vice president Ralph S Charters cashier and Paul W Charters assistant cashier. R S Charters promoted to cashier amid approval and six years as assistant. A regular dividend was declared.
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The
Ashton Bank
A. Hamel
S. F. Mills
N. A. Petrie
Ralph S. Charters
Paul W. Charters
R. S. Charters
Chickens Win First Prize at Illinois Poultry Show
Fred W. Holph won top honors at the Illinois State Poultry Show in Springfield last week with Silver Laced Wyandottes. He captured first and second on cock, first on cockeral, first on hens, first and second on pullet, and first on pen, among about 150 exhibitors and 1500 birds.
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Springfield
Fred W. Holph
Aged Citizen James Quick in Critical Pneumonia Fight
James Quick, the oldest settler in the locality, is critically ill with pneumonia at his city home. At 82 he battles weak strength but remains hopeful by relatives for recovery. Mr. Quick first came to this place in 1833.
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James Quick
Mr. Quick
Ashton Faces Coal Famine as Shortage Hits Town
Ashton residents endure coal shortages with only hard coal supplies arriving. J C Griffith and Lesslie's yards report multiple cars in transit, schools and businesses bracing for possible outages. Cold snap worsens furnaces, revival meetings paused as coal runs low.
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Ashton
J. C. Griffith
Lesslie
Othes
Franklin Grove
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Warren H. Badger
Becker
Koch
North Western
Presbyterian Church
Nnual
Fred W. Rolph
Alexander English
New York
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A. W. Rosecrans
Illinois
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