Pitch Fork Injury Leads to Local Tragedy
Benjamin Franklin Kersten, 17, of Ashton, died after a haying accident at the B J Yenerich farm. A pitch fork pierced his body, he was taken to Dixon Hospital, operated on, and died Sunday night. He was survived by six brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were held at Salem United Evangelical church.
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Benj. Kersten
George Kersten
B. J. Yenerich Farm
Ben
Dixon Hospital
Benjamin Franklin Kersten
Geo. Kersten
Ashton
Reynolds Township
Evangelist Miller
Presbyterian Church
John
Herman
Henry
William
Charles
Louis
Lena Vaupel
Jessie Pfeiffer
Lulu Bates
Aurora
Grace Pixley
Toledo
Ohio
Lillian Pfeiffer
Ogle County
Edith
Salem United Evangelical Church
Wm. Storkman
Campmeeting Attendance Grows at Franklin Grove
The Methodist campmeeting at Franklin Grove draws large crowds as good weather continues. Rev. A. C. Geyer of Sterling opens Sundays with the morning sermon, followed by Dr. Herbert Wiltsee of Appleton delivering the 2:30 pm afternoon sermon and Rev. Fred D. Stone of Dixon in the evening. Dr. Wiltsee preaches each morning while Rev. Walter Rauschenbusch leads Tuesday’s afternoon sermon. The day’s theme centers on the influence of social enthusiasm on religion.
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Franklin Grove
A. C. Geyer
Sterling
Herbert T. Wiltsee
Appleton
Wisconsin
Fred D. Stone
Dixon
Walter Rauschenbush D. D
Rochester
New York
Wiltsee
Counties to Raise More Tax Revenue Under New Assessment Law
The 1909 Busse bond bill changes property assessment to one third of market value, allowing counties to raise taxes while city bonds may be voted for. Attorney General Stead notes the law affects 1909 assessments and requires revising real and personal property figures.
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County Board of Review
Busse
Public Accounts
McCullough
Stead
Board of Review
Diwon Telegraph
Auto To Camp Meeting Arrangements Noted
Killmer and Boyd will make regular trips to the Franklin Grove camp meeting Sunday. Two cars will be available and parties wishing to go should arrange at the Garage.
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Killmer & Boyd
Franklin Grove
Aged Lady Heinzeroth Found Dead After Coroner Verdict
Mrs. Anna Sabina Heinzeroth died suddenly at her home after long residence in Ash ton age 72 years 8 months and 13 days. The coroner's jury found heart failure as the cause. Born in Kreis Rothenberg Germany she married Michael Heinzeroth in 1858 and had ten children with five predeceasing her. Funeral held at Salem Evangelical Church with pastors J H Johnson and W Storkman officiating.
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Anna Sabina Heinzeroth
Schuch+ hart
Heney Hewert
August Oesterheld
David Newcomer
J. C. Wetzel
John Vaupel
Adam Krug
Alonzo Fell
Heinzeroth
Ashton
Kreis Rothenberg
Kurhessen
Germany
Michael Heinzeroth
William
Henry
Justus
John
Mendota
George
Turtle Lake
N. Dakota
Anna Moore
Dixon
Henry Schuchhart
Justus Schuchhart
J. H. Johnson
William Storkman
Reynolds
Two More Autos in City as Ford Touring Cars Arrive
Tuesday morning two new automobiles reached this city, owned by W. B. McCrea and A. J. Nickey. The Ford touring cars were bought last December but delayed by a large sales period. Fred Oesterheld’s hand infection from a pitch fork injury requires physician care and is expected to recover from a critical stage. Killmer and Boyd's Automobile Line will run daily trips to the Rock River Assembly in Dixon, with early garage arrangements advised.
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W. B. McCrea
A. J. Nickey
Fred Oesterheld
New Rule on Bounty for Groundhogs and Crows
The last legislature amended bounty law making payments optional by local boards of supervisors. The board took action at its last meeting and may decide again in September. Bounties continue while funds remain unspent. Meanwhile a household accident injured Mrs. Drew Kaecker, a hoe caused a cut to her left ear and she fainted, with the wound improving at writing.
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Boards of Supervisors
Drew Kaecker
Bettie Luckey Dies of Consumption at 17
Miss Bettie Luckey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Luckey died last Saturday from consumption She was born in Lafayette township April 29 1892 aged 17 years 2 months 18 days Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 30 from Washington Grove Christian Church Rev S A Caris officiating Burial followed in Washington Grove Cemetery Survived by her parents one brother Geo and one sister Mrs William Fletcher
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Bettie Luckey
Ralph Luckey
Miss Bettie Luckey
Lafayette Township
Washington Grove
Geo
William Fletcher
Rosecrans at the Rock River Assembly Big Day
Sunday School day at Rock River Assembly on August 9 features A W Rosecrans ex President of the Illinois S S Association as main speaker Dr J H McDonald a National S S Worker will give the set address Music will include Dixon Marine band and Pearl Park solo Chicago pupils up to 21 admitted free Also S S workers within 100 miles urged to attend Remember the date August 9
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Rock River Assembly
A. W. Rosecrans
Illinoi S. S. Association
J. H. McDonald
S. S
Methodist Church
Great Dixon Marine Band
Pearl Park
Con- Chicago
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We thank the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during our recent bereavement. Paitie Brown and family.
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Paitie Brown
Thankful for Support After Loss of Son and Brother
The Kersten family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kind words acts and loving deeds that eased their sorrow following the death of their son and brother.
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Gro. Kersten
Reynolds Evangelical Church Corner Stone Laying
The Reynolds Evangelical church held a large tent service for the corner stone laying with Presiding Elder J. G. Schwab of Freeport delivering the sermon. The stone was set at 7 15 pm on Thursday and inside were placed church papers and a list of members. The congregation hopes to dedicate the new church in October and worship there soon.
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Reynolds Evangelical Church
J. G. Schwab
Freeport
Reynolds
Injured Man From Ashton in Rochelle Wagon Accident
Irvin Smith son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Smith of southeast of Ashton suffered a bad injury in Rochelle Saturday He was riding in a wagon when the seat tipped and he fell He was moved to his home Sunday and is recovering.
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Rochelle
Irvin Smith
Conrad Smith
Ashton
Mrs Fred Todd Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Fred Todd underwent an appendicitis operation on Tuesday at Augustine hospital Chicago. Latest reports state she is recovering.
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Fred Todd
Augustine Hospital
Chicago
Pastor Simester Conducts Interment at Ashton Cemetery
The Light House Church pastor officiated the interment at Ashton cemetery. He leaves a father, step-mother, five brothers Charles Will Gilbert Warren Russell and one sister Alice to mourn him. His mother preceded him in death August 5 1904. The family has the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
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Simester
Lighthouse Church
Ashton
Charles
Will
Gilbert
Warren
Russell
Alice
Young Dixon Boy Dies After Tetanus Wound
Howard Brown born September 18 1891 in Dixon died Wednesday afternoon from a palm wound that occurred during the July 5 celebration. He was 17 years old and had been living in Amboy and later the city, attended local schools and worked for various employers. Funeral was held Saturday at his late home with Rev Alfred officiating.
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Howard Brown
Dixon Hospital
Howard
Philip
Cora Brown
Dixon
Amboy
Baldwin
Alfred
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Ben Kersten
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Mitchell
Quayle
St. James
A. T. Horn
Oak Park
A.J. Nickey
W. J. Abel
Lena Bode
Gertrude Fell
Howard Quick
John Evans
W. Beach
Clara Bode
Della Shippee
Corner
Schwab
Tetanus
Grocery Department
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
Illinois
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