Fourth of July Events Marred by Rain and Mud
Crowds gathered despite drizzle and mud for a Rochelle Ashton Fourth of July in Ash ton with races, a ball game ending Rochelle 8 Ashton 4, a dance, fireworks and a band concert. Weather limited turnout but events proceeded with prizes awarded and an eloquent address by Rev. Abel.
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Cali
Alvin Johnson
Henry Nelson
Davis
Roy Krug
Rochelle
Ashton
Nelson
Ward Ss
Jeter
Weeks
Simpson
Maronelb
Krug C
Maxon
Venerich
Wiley Rf
Wood
Healey
Wainright P
Stephan
Healy
Krug J
Conrad P
Opera
Wilfred J. Abel
Frank Kersten
Lafayette
Fourth of July Window Display at Jonker’s Jewelry
A memorable Ashton window at Jonker’s jewelry store featured a landscape with a central pool and running water housing goldfish. Green grass, a road with an automobile, and an airship hovered above the scene. The display drew many visitors over Saturday and Monday and took a week to arrange.
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Ashton
Jonker’s Jewelry Store
Hunter Licenses Granted Regardless of Age
A state message to city officials clarifies that hunter licenses may be issued to applicants without age restrictions. The out of season squirrel hunting permit from the state warden’s office is not broadly approved, with calls for more considerate treatment of the forest creature. Killmer and Boyd, Ashton, commend a Kissel Kar purchase as fully satisfactory and offer to assist in placing cars with prospective buyers.
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Wheeler
Pike Dernier
Oregon
Killmer and Boyd
Ashton
Kersten and Nellie Army wed in Dysart Iowa
H F Kersten of Ashton Illinois married Nellie Army in Dysart Iowa. The couple plans to reside in Ashton this week. The Dysart Reporter notes the quiet ceremony and the bride’s prominent social role.
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Hartman F. Kersten
Ashton
Dysart
Iowa
Mr. Kersten
H. F. Kersten
Ill
Nellie Army
W. C. Lang
Dysar
Dr Stanley Chiropodist to Visit Ashton
Dr Stanley chiropodist and foot specialist will be in Ashton on Thursday and Friday July 8th and 9th. Calls made to all parts of the city. Leave orders at either drug store.
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Stanley
Ashton
Mining man seeks wife in California with $25000
34 year old Nevada miner seeks a marriage partner aged 18 to 30, good health and sense, willing to settle in California for a stable home. Open to widow. correspondence confidential.
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Nevada
California
New Property Tax Reforms Set by Governor Deenen
Oregon Republican reports a package of eleven valuation acts signed by Governor Deenen. Assessed values shift from one fifth to one third of full value effective July 1, forcing boards of review to recalculate tax bases and extensions. Over 450000 items require adjustment, with tax rates capped at 1.2 percent for municipal, and 1.5 percent for schools and parks.
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House
Déneen
Board of Review
Jones
Oregon Republican
Speed Ordinance Regulates Animals and Motorcycles
City council passes Speed Ordinance setting six miles per hour on all streets and alleys inside the corporation. Previous automobile exemption ended as council enforces the limit. Opening North Fourth Street was postponed due to land purchase needs and city finances. Regular bills were read, allowed and paid.
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North Fourth Street
Mrs. Boles Dead in Mason City Obituary Notice
Mrs. E H Wiener returned from Mason City after assisting care for her mother Mrs. George Boles who died at 81. An obituary will appear next week. E H Hardesty and wife were
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Boles
E. H. Wiener
Mason City
Iowa
George Boles
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