Lowden 15 Not to Be Bossed Strong Statement on Voters Trip
Colonel Frank O. Lowden declares he will not be a factional candidate for Illinois governor and that after nomination he cannot be bossed by individuals or organizations. He argues for home rule in party affairs and the governor as leader of all the people, not a party dictator. He lists stops this week including Oswego Yorkville Helmer Newark Millington Millbrook Plano and Sandwich with events in Chicago Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Hia—Penty
Oswego
Yorkville
Helmer
Newark
Millington
Millbrook
Plano
Saddle and Sirloin Club
Stock Yards
Chicago
Joliet
Public Sale of James Richardson Property Near Lincoln Highway
The undersigned will sell at public auction the James Richardson residence at the west end of Lincoln Highway on Saturday July 29 1916 at 130 pm. The property is a lot in Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter of Lee No 28 Township 22 North Range 11 East of the 4th Principal Meridian featuring a 12 room house with furnace basement cemented barn garage a good well and cistern. Buildings painted and in good repair. Terms 20 percent day of sale balance by September 1 1916 when Warranty Deed will be given. MyrtIe EpGIncTon Ada George x D Kelley Auctioneer E J Yenerieh Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richardson
Lincoln Highway
Lee
Myrtle Epgincton Ada George
Early Ashton founder Andrew Krieder dies at 90 in Annville
Andrew Krieder, an early Ashton founder, died at his Annville home on July 15 at age 90. He came to Ashton in 1855 and laid out the northeast part of town in Hicks and Krieder’s addition. He never lived in Ashton but visited often for business and served as a life long friend of S. F. Mills. He was president of the Annville National Bank. Funeral services for Krieder and Mills were held at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Krieder
Ashton
Annville
Pennsylvania
Mr. Krieder
Assembly Starts Saturday at Dixon with Lectures and Music
Arrangements are made for the Rock River Assembly in Dixon beginning Saturday July 29 with Judge George D. Alden delivering the lecture in the afternoon. The Dix on Moose Band plays early evening and the Oxford Company performs at 8. Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell of Minneapolis gives a sermon on Sunday afternoon. Madame Schumann Heink to appear Friday August 4. A Hebrew wage tale closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Assembly
Dixon
George D. Alden
Dixon Moose Band
Oxford Company
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Minneapolis
Mitchell
Saratoga
Henry R. Rose
Newark
N. J
Rose
Madame Schumann-Heink
For Sale Cheapest Property in Ashton
For sale in Ashton two houses a large 11 room home with summer kitchen and a good barn plus a four room house. Nine lots included all priced low. W B McCrea handles details and sale arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
W. B. McCrea
Oil of Gladness Dusters for Furniture and Carriages
An old ad offers Oil of Gladness for dusting cloths and mops to clean and polish furniture pianos woodwork carriages and automobiles. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes with easy dust shake out. Available at SMITH'S PHARMACY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SMTH
Prevention of Infantile Paralysis Circular Cautions Public Hygiene
The Federal Health Bureau circular urges communities to break the chain of infection for infantile paralysis. It stresses cleanliness, disposal of secretions, safe drinking glasses, insect control, and strict waste care. Citizens should summon a physician at first sign, isolate cases, and favor hospital care to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Health Bureau
United States Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Precautions for Infantile Paralysis Disinfection and Quarantine
The text outlines disinfection by boiling or 5 percent carbolic solution for dishes and vessels, and emphasizes strict hand cleanliness by nurses. It warns that a child can transmit infantile paralysis weeks after infection, advising six to eight weeks of quarantine and room disinfection after recovery.
Confirm Sewer Assessment and Bid Date Set
The sewer assessment roll was confirmed in Lee county court after noon last week as changes remained minor. Board of Local Improvements set August 8 at 1 30 PM for bids to construct the sewer system. Mary Charters returned from Alaska detailing Circle and Dawson visits with 85 degree weather and continuous daylight. Minnie Williams fractured her leg after a fall on stairs at her mother's home. W B McArea refused peaches due to subpar grade. Min McCrea arranging another car for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County County Court
Mortimer N. Glenn
Board of Local Improvements
Alaska
Mary Charters
Pacific Coast
Miss Charters
Arctic Circle
Circle
Dawson
British Klondike
Minnie Williams
M. J. Taggart
Williams
Mr. Williams
Chicago
McArea
Min McCrea
JOS HAMILL KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Joseph W Hamill a son in law of Mrs Paul Pfetzing of this city was killed Wednesday night near the Illinois Central arch on Third street in Dixon. James Mullock driver and Leonard Woodyatt were with him as they sped westward to pass a taxi. The car struck a fender, turned over twice, then ran nearly two blocks driverless. Hamill died minutes after hospitalization from a fractured skull and severe injuries. Mullock and Woodyatt were less injured. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Dixon Catholic church. interment in Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pfetzing
Matilda
Dixon
Joseph Hamill
Louis J. Sindlinger
A. M. Moore
Sindlinger
Sterling
George “Seaworth
Roechford
Joseph W. Hamill
Illinois Central Arch
Third Street
Hamill
James Mullock
Leonard Woodyatt
Apepte
Dixon Catholic Church
Michael Foley
Appreciation from N A Petrie to Ashton business men
N A Petrie thanks Ashton businessmen for their letter after the death of Mr Mills. He recalls the timely sympathies and says he will treasure the thoughtful gesture in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Mills
Farm for Sale Near Franklin Grove 120 Acres
A 120 acre farm is offered for sale forty four miles northwest of Franklin Grove with good improvements and near new condition. Inquiries directed to J D Miter Franklin Grove Illinois. Mrs Joseph Spratt daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wolford underwent an operation at Rochelle hospital last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grove
D. Miter
III
Joseph Spratt
William Wolford
Rochelle Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bosged
X. D. Kelley
E. J. Yenerieh
George Alden
Dixon Assembly
North Dakota
Soo Line
J. M. Moline
Columbus
Ohio
San Francisco
Ike
United States Health Department
News OF the
Evelyn McCrea
Tena Stephan
Mary C. Hurd
Ruth
Oregon
Emma Billmire
Pearl Thompson
Charles Tuck
Dells
Wisconsin River
Conrad F. Krug
Hartman F. Kersten
Krug
Charles Hann
S. T. Zeller, Jr
John
Genoa
Zeller
Bradford Township
A. W. Rosecrans
Mt. Morris
M. L. English
Rosecrans
Methodist Church
Wesley Venerich
Harrison Wagner
Baltimore
J. A. Roesler
Dixon and Sterling
Washington
Wilson
H. L. Winder
Baby
Kalamazoo
Merchants Trade Journal of
New York
E. B. Leppey
Los Angeles
California
Amboy
Mr. Leppey
Benj. Leppey
Jos, Hamill
Catholic Church
N. A. Petrie
Palace
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!