Death of Gladys Bates in De Kalb Ash ton
Gladys Bates daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Bates of DeKalb died January 11 1908 after an appendicitis operation. Born April 13 1896 in Ashton she was a frail twin sister but cheerful and well regarded. Funeral held January 13 at the Methodist church with Rev Fred L Baldwin. burial in Ashton cemetery. Also note a correction about Montgomery Ward and Co and a brief item on bumble bees being sent from Indiana to the Philippines for camber fertilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bates
Austin Bates
DeKalb
Ashton
Gladys
Methodist Church
Fred L. Baldwin
Temple of mirth and melody minstrel show at Ashton
Mirth music and humor headline a minstrel show at the Ashton Opera House on January 24 1908 produced by the Young Men’s Club Eddie Murray directs and the John D Charters orchestra leads a full evening program with performances by Fred Wood M H Randall Wm Bohart Kenneth Randall R R Schuster Eva Arnould and others Tickets go on sale at Shade’s Cigar Store. Mrs Clarence Farrer of Ocheyden Iowa is seriously ill after an appendicitis operation from holidays visit remains resting at her mother Mrs Wagner’s home.
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Ashton Opera House
Eddie Murray
John D. Charters
Brown
Fred B. Wood
M. H. Randall
Preacher and the Bear
Wm. Bohart
C. W. Jonker
Harry Wisman
E. S. Farringer
Kenneth Randall
Henry Stephan Jr
R. R. Schuster
The
Stars
Stripes
You
America
Sunny South
Fred Wood
Army of Fun
Geo. B. Garrett
Seminary
Eva Arnould
Minnie Aschenbrenner
Amanda Vaupel
Clara Krug
Frances Stephan
Viola Burnham
Adeline Stevenson
Magic Man
Smiling Island
Spider and Fly
Mary
Kid Barnes
Shade’s
Clarence Farrer
Ocheyden
Iowa
Wagner
Tax notices reflect school and township increases in Ashton
The article details total taxes totaling 15 444 12 up 825 43 from last year with a 365 38 rise two years prior. It lists equalized value 360 067 and real value 1 800 312 divided among Parm hands city property personal property and notes specific department allocations for road and bridge court house bond and gas bond. The note also describes a fox and hound chase witnessed by local residents with Tunis offering a club at the fox and the chase continuing on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Farringer
Ashton
Court House
Igscbtn Srey
Ata
Horace Ackley
Tuniis
Tunis
Degarmo Road
Dud Ackleys
Fox
Fox chase and court case mix in Haenitch area tale
An account from Parish New York discusses a fox chase witnessed from a carriage as a blizzard looms. It also covers a legal note that a Haenitch Wagner case jury awarded $12 to the plaintiff, with costs to be pursued in Iowa. Rev. Hale will speak at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday and participate in the missionary meeting.
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Haenitch- Wagner
Warner
Haenitch
Wagner
Iowa
Rev. Hale
Japan
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hale
Meth odist Campmeeting Set For July 1908 At Franklin Grove
At the Franklin Grove Campmeeting Association annual meeting the 1908 Methodist Campmeeting was set for July 16 through 26 with A J Nickey reelected superintendent and Theodore Farrer reappointed janitor. Rev Claude Moore will arrange the program, Mt Morris hotel head Mr Olson to manage lodging, promising a strong current year. The notice mentions local newspaper promotions and a 2-cent passenger law impact on the Alton road causing about $150000 in losses over four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grove
A. J. Nickey
Theodore Farrer
Olson
Mt. Morris
Claude Moore
Card of Thanks from A M Bars and Family
Card of thanks extends sincere gratitude to those who assisted by deeds and sympathy after a bereavement. Signed by A M Bars and Family. District No 110 Reynolds Township report for month ending January 8 1908. eee allan tinataattthwy
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A. M. Bars
Reynolds Township
Allan
Attendance Report Highlights Students and Teacher
The record shows 14 teaching days, 19 enrolled pupils, 366 percent attendance, and an average daily attendance of 16.6. Certificates for perfect attendance were awarded to Clara Vaupel and Freda Schaneberg. Rosa C. Kersten served as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Vaupel
Freda Schaneberg
Rosa C. Kersten
Blizzard Hits Ashton Area Slows Mail Carriers
A Sunday blizzard dumped a foot of snow and strong winds on Ashton and surrounding areas. Mail carriers faced drifts and delays with S. T. Jennings stuck early, Bohart covering routes, and Hartzell three hours late. Minor damages and road drifts were reported as trains stayed on schedule.
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Ashton
Carrier S. T. Jennings
Carrier Bohart
Hartzell
Northwestern
Embroidery Frills and Bargains Across Winter Stock
Local retailer advertises 104 new embroidery styles and reduced prices on fur coats overcoats and hosiery. Laces, mittens, horse blankets, and knit wear are slashed to attract customers as grippes season prompts shopping.
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Lee County
Grippe
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Bates
Ashton Gazette
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Indiana
Philipines
All Stars
Farringer
Parish
New York
N. A. Perri
PartNers
Ralph
Paul
Tuuis
Smith
Acel Quain
Slossen Hill
Dad Ackley
Iplace
Frank Wagner
Gazerre
Chicago Daily
Pu J. Dean
Gazerts
Alton Road
Illinois
Missouri
A. W. Rosecrans @ Co
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