Two Obituaries and a Local Sale Announcement
Joseph W. Reid, former resident, dies in Oregon aged 68 years 8 months 27 days. James Thomas, 72, dies in town from diabetes after moving from Creston. G W Hamlin sells entire dry goods stock to T K Kelly Sales System for rapid liquidation starting Rochelle July 15. Also notes new Soldiers' Monument photographs and Miss Minnie Trainer visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hamlin
T. K. Kelly
Minneapolis
Kelly Sales Company
United States
America
Rochelle
Lincoln Chautauqua Opens in Franklin Grove July 20
The Lincoln chautauqua runs six days from July 20 to 26 with Bland's Collegians Rufus E. King Francis Hughes Mule Quartet Haliken entertainers Niles Hussar Band Madame Ringsdorf and readings, Clifford Roe, Mildred Morrison Concert party Arthur K. Peck, Miss Margaret Hall, Helen B. Paulsen, Ralph Parlette Youth Chautauqua daily morning sessions and a season ticket price of 1.50 for adults 75 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ira Landrith
Presbyterian Church
Halik
Glen Halik
Niles Hussar Band
Charles W. Niles
Fifth Regiment
United States Cavalry Band
Madame Ringsdorf
Clifford G. Roe
Corporation Counsel of
Chicago
Mildred Morrison
Arthur K. Peck
Our Coast
Margaret Hall
American Opera Quartet
Helen B. Paulsen
Opera Company
University of Hard Knocks
Ralph Parlette
America
Utilities Improve Service Appoints Local Superintendent
David Weigle is named Local Superintendent for Illinois Northern Utilities Company covering Ashton Ashton Franklin Grove Nachusa and Franklin Grove. The move aims to reduce outages by performing switching locally and speeding service to Ashton, while Hunter continues wiring lamp sales and ranges and oversees Franklin Grove wiring. Weigle previously worked in Amboy and understands the operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weigle
Illinois Northern Utilities Company
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Nachusa
Amboy
Card of Thanks and Local Social Notes
The undersigned express gratitude for kindnesses during bereavement. Mrs. Mary Laker, W. H. Fee and family. Mrs. G. W. Messer and daughter Amanda visited Dixon and Aurora relatives. Fred Fuchs of Rockford stayed with relatives in this city. LeRoy Whitney and Martha Weishaar visited Rochelle. Ella Kries also visited Rochelle. Also a note offering help to make hay via the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laker
W. H. Fee
G. W. Messer
Amanda
Dixon
Misa Inez Gehant
Aurora
Fred Fuchs
Rockford
LeRoy Whitney
Rochelle
Martha Weishaar
The
Gazette
Ella Kries
Methods Return Pastor as Camp Meeting Ends
At the Methodist Episcopal churchs fourth quarterly conference Rev. Fred A. Graham was invited to return for another year. After two weeks vacation due to camp meeting, services resume tonight with prayer at 7 30, Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship by the pastor. Epworth League meets at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred A. Graham
Methodist Church
Franklin Gorve
Excavation starts for bungalow on Minnie Schade lot
Miss Minnie Schade of Mills & Petrie bought the lot between Randall and Heidenthal properties and plans a fine bungalow. Oak Forest area notes report multiple local visits, a dairy shipment to Chicago, and a new auto coal conveyer at J C Griffiths sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall and
Heidenthal
Minnie Schade
Mills & Petrie
Daugher Did Not Drown In Topeka Tragedy
Rev and Mrs Manshardt received word last week of a drowning near Topeka Kansas. The eight year old daughter did not drown as feared. A 12 year old boy fell into an 18 foot pit while the family stood nearby. The father dived after them and was killed when his head struck a rock. The mother and the girl were helped and the bodies recovered. Funeral services were held Friday morning. The girl mourns the loss of her parents and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manshardt
Topeka
Kansas
Hors
County Sunday School Picnic Plans Announced
The Lee County Sunday School Association outlined summer to early winter plans. A Festival at Assembly Park August 31 features a county choir, soloists from Chicago, and an orchestra after the evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County Sunday School Association
County Sunday School Association
Ashton
Assembly Park
Chicago
Philatheas Sunday Morning Class Invite
Rev. Frank Brewer of Tala daga Alabama will teach the class Sunday morning. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brewer
Taladaga
Alabama
Estray Hereford Cow and Calf Seized from Pasture
Henry Vaupel reports a horned Hereford cow and a Hereford yearling calf estrayed from his pasture this week. Information on their whereabouts is requested. Miss Lucile Baker visited Rochelle yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vaupel
Lucile Baker
Rochelle
Fresh egg preservation claim promoted by Egg-o-latum
Larry's Pharmacy advertises Egg-o-latum claiming to keep eggs fresh for a year. The note notes colorless odorless tasteless product and non-poisonous status. Miss Minnie Wagner visited relatives including Mrs F O Smith from Dixon yesterday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Minnie Wagner
Dixon
F. O. Smith
Dixon District Camp Meeting Closes After Large Attendance
Franklin Grove hosts Dixon District Camp Meeting closing with Rev W L Collins Rev John Thompson and evangelist M E Taylor delivering sermons and a sacred concert A thousand attend Sunday school led by A W Rosecrans management plans to reduce last year's indebtedness Officers elected for Dixon District include President Rev James M Phelps Supt and local pastors A local baseball clash between north and south sides draws merchants to Benj Yenerich pasture with Hurd Wisman Griffiths and Klingebeil as batteries Also listings for Evangelical services and a new seven room residence for sale by S C Gounp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon District
Franklin Grove
W. L. Collins
Sterling
A. W. Rosecrans
John Thompson
Chicago
Tabernacle
M. E. Taylor
James M. Phelps
D. D
Dixon
First Church
Ashton
N. G. van Sant
C. Page
DeKalb
A. B. Putenbaugh
Milledgeville
E. H. Olmstead
Geneva
A. V. Welton
Hinckley
F. J. Blocker
Sterling First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sycamore ‘Church
Steward Church
Lincoln Way
Benj. Yenerich
Hurd
Wisman
Griffiths and
Klingebeil
Auto wreck injures three near Conrad Pfeiffer farm
Four youths traveling from Evanston to Mt. Vernon Iowa were in an Overland when attempting to pass a buggy at Conrad Pfeiffer’s farm the car overturned. Clifford Lickens suffered a broken right shoulder while Henry Carlton and Lois Howard also sustained injuries. Missing details and hospital transfers noted with local follow up. Band concert announced for July 19th in Lafayette city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Pfeiffer
Evanston
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Pfeiffer
Amer Worthington
Clifford Lickens
Trinidad
Colorado
Mabel Carlton
Henry Carlton
Northwestern University
Lois Howard
Chandler Hospital
Rochelle
Clifford Knapp
August Schafer
Lickens
Worthington
Billmire
Carlton
Cedar Rapids
The
Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph W. Reid
Oregon
Stephen Knapp
James Thomas
Creston
Mr. Reid
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Isabella Taylor
Mary Lelah
Ethyle Ettoil
Maud Louise
Maude Louise
Mrs. Jones
Reid
Lodge No. 420
Rock River
Royal Arch Masons
Bra. Walter
Thomas
Fee
Massachusetts
Ogle County
William
R. L. MacWherter
Johnson
Lutheran Church
Gazette Book
Minnie Trainer
Lincoln Chautauqua
Earl E. Pierce
Raymond E. Losey
William F. Klingebiel
Odd Fellow
J. M. Moline
North Dakota
A. T. Miller
Clint Wilcox
Jefferson
Miller
Guy Shadanger
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Shadanger
Edward H. Chadwick
Nebraska
Mr. Shadanger
Carlisle University
Ashton Concrete Co
F. H. Boyd
Harry L. Basford
8. C. Gould
Farmers State Bank
E. J. Randall
Lucile
Genevieve
Phelps
Frances Phelps
Rev
Simister
Maple Park
Rev. Berry
County
Philatheas
Reynolds Evangelical Church
Ashton Chapel
S. C. Gounp
Flowa
Conrad Pfeiffer Farm
Lafayette
Mexico
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Illinois
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