Death of Leo Tilton Aged 27 in Ogle County
Leo Tilton of Ogle County died Sunday from appendicitis after surgery at Rockford City Hospital. Born November 27, 1881, he married Grace Deedrich in 1903 and left a four month old daughter. Funeral Tuesday at the Christian church with Rev. S A Caris. He left a widow, parents, a sister and brother, and many relatives.
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Leo Tilton
Ogle County
Asston
Ervin
Rebecca Tilton
Greer
Tilton
Rockford City Hospital
Same County
Grace Deedrich
Christian Church
The
Rev
S. A. Caris
Dixon visitor trio headlines small town schedule
F E Stilley of Dixon was in town Tuesday on business. Rev and Mrs Abel visited from Franklin Grove Tuesday morning. Wm Killmer and family spent Wednesday at Grand Detour. Mrs Robert Moore of Dixon visited her mother Wednesday morning.
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F. E. Stilley
Dixon
Mrs. Abel
Franklin Grove
Killmer
Grand Detour and Vicinity
Robert Moore of
Dixon Y Defeats Ashton in 4 3 Victory
Dixon Y M C A won 4 to 3 over Ashton in a tightly fought game with 13 total hits. Dixon led 2–0 after five, Ashton tied in the eighth, Dixon scored two in the ninth while Ashton managed one. Crowd sizable, next Fifth of July games promote both 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. contests.
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Ashton
Dixon Y. M. C. A
Dixon
Illinois men to speak at Lee County Farmers Institute
Four Illinois University agriculture faculty members will speak at the Lee County Farmers Institute in Harmon on December 8 9 and 10. The committee reports steady progress in preparations for the annual meeting with focus on corn raising and judging.
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Lee County Farmers’ Institute
Harmony
Illinois University
Lee County
Seeking wife by Nevada miner in California town
A 34 year old mining man from Nevada, healthy and proven, seeks a wife 18 to 30 with good sense and looks to settle in California. He has over 25000 dollars saved and will consider a widow. All correspondence confidential to Joan W Grant of Truckee California.
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Nevada
California
Joan W. Grant
Truckee
Causes Alarm as Boy Flags Sick Hobo in Brownell House
Alvin Johnson alerted Mayor Richardson about a sick hobo near the Brownell residence. A light revealed the man but he had not moved since first sight. The Carnegie Hero Medal hope vanished when the observed paper on the floor proved the true cause. A Pierces barber shop notice offers a number to avoid waiting.
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Alvin Johnson
Mayor Richardson
Brownell House
Mr. Richardson
Storm Leaves Destruction Far Beyond Town Limits
A severe storm causing extensive farm damage devastated Adam Gonnerman and William Gonnerman properties. Two cows died and another injured at Adam Gonnerman’s when a barn collapsed. Wind, hail, and frayed fences injured four horses and scattered debris along roads. Neighbors aided cleanup as losses run into thousands of dollars with no insurance.
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Adam Gonnerman
Wm. Gonnnerman
Hon Thomas
Adam
Chicago DeKalb and Western Railway license granted
The Secretary of State issued a license to incorporate the Chicago DeKalb and Western Railway Company on June 23. A promoter visited the village, sparking local interest, and residents expect the electric line to greatly benefit Ashton.
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Secretary of State
Chicago, DeKalb and Western Railway Company
Ashton
Young Man Arrested on Criminal Charge at Morris July Farm
Sheriff Tourtillott and Deputy Harrison arrested Martin Primm on a criminal charge near Shaw at the Morris July farm after a warrant sworn by Adelbert Feldkirchner of Ashton before an Ashton Justice.
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Tourtillott
Dixon
Harrison
Morris July
Shaw
Martin Primm
Adelbert Feldkirchner
Ashton
Primm
Remarkable Remedial Brands and The Automobile Era
An 19th century style report mentions Wat s remedies perfumes and extracts. A Wednesday Feldkirchner home incident is noted with a young man accused of liberties with young ladies. A comical obituary frames a large automobile as a speedy rubber tire carriage with an exaggerated price and seven-passenger capacity.
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Fough
Feldkirchner
Krupcy Court
Golden Gateless
July Fourth Celebration Plans in Village
The Fifth of July celebration is being organized with a big event planned in the village. Precautions are urged with all rubbish cleared from alleys behind business blocks before July to prevent fires. F. A. Richardson, President, Village Board.
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F. A. Richardson
Pres
Village Board
Franklin Grove Lady Sunday Dies at Home
Mrs. Solomon Sunday of Franklin Grove died Tuesday night of heart failure at her home. A about seventy eight, she and her husband founded the Free Methodist church in Franklin Grove. She leaves a husband and six children in Illinois and Michigan. Funeral held Thursday at the Brethren church. Separately progress on the Wheaton to DeKalb rail project nears Geneva with rails and ties on site and projected July service from West Chicago. anticipated expansion to DeKalb this fall and possible absorption of the Aurora DeKalb line from Maple Park to DeKalb.
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Solomon
Franklin Grove
Free Methodist Church
Sunday
Ross
White Cloud
Midnigh
Henry Crusius
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Henry
Andrew
Charles
Walter
Brethern
Wheaton
Geneva
Chicago
Maple Park
DeKalb
BirthdayCart of Five-Cent Cards Shines in Town
The Gazette reports a booming trend in affordable birthday cards at GAZETrs Boox Storr. Shops promote a wide range of five cent cards amid growing demand from customers seeking pocket friendly greetings.
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Gazetrs Boox Storr
Township Assessment Lists Prepared by Supervisors
Supervisors reported drafting assessment lists during the past week for the various townships. The process aims to finalize property valuations and tax implications for each locality.
Were wed in Peoria last week Louise E Muller
The Peoria couple Louise E. Muller and Wm Heinzeroth married in Peoria on June 16 at 816 Sixth Street. Reverend F Schwarts officiated. Mrs Heinzeroth brings a good reputation and will help on the Heinzeroth farm in Reynolds. The Gazette extends congratulations.
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Wm. Heinzeroth
Peoria
Troubadours to Perform in Ashton on July Fifth
The Troubadours Orchestra of Chicago will play at the Ashton Opera House Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:00 and again in the evening at 7:30 with music and readings. A 15 cent admission buys a concert as good as pricier tickets. After the concert they will provide music for dancing until 2:00 a.m. The article also notes warm weather, daylight length, and mentions ice cream and Knights of the Globe entertainment without strong details.
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Troubadours Orchestra of
Chicago
Ashton
Opera House
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Streator
Ill
Oolitic News
Illinois
Institute
Pierce
Ted
Franklin
GROVE
Louise E. Muller
Troubadours
Modern Woodmen of America
D. Hs. Newcomer
Knights of the Globe
I Machin
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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