Memorial Day Observance Led by Ashton Post at School and Cemetery
Memorial Day observance conducted with a 20 piece band and Ashton Post No 345 American Legion in charge. Procession from the school yard to the cemetery included school children with flowers, a firing squad, and taps, with Rev Thrall praising soldiers’ service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wood
Ashton Post No
American Legion
W. F. Klingebiel
Albrecht
Fred B. Wood
Victor W. Thrall
Pons
America
Thrall
Dixon
Marshal Wool
F. Brandfellner
United Evangelical Church
W F. Kilingebiel
Auto license revenue grows as applications surge
State secretary of state Louis L. Emmerson expects about a thousand automobile and truck license applications daily for May through December, boosting total licenses toward 650,000 and revenue near seven million dollars. Four months' receipts total 5,592,771.82 with major gains from automobile licenses and trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Emmerson
Automobile Department
Henges
Freshman Botany Trip, High School Ballgame Highlights
The Freshman Botany class spent two hours studying in Hunt's grove then played games and were photographed by Miss Hobart. Students enjoyed lunches and rated the trip a great success. A recent baseball game saw Franklin High lose 3 to 2 at Ashton after Moore’s pitching held them. Seniors announce class and commencement nights for June 9 and 10, with an orchestra concert planned next week in hopeful terms.
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Hunt’s Grove
Ashton
Franklin
Moore
One Cent Gasoline Tax Proposed in Illinois
A bill reported out of Springfield立 proposes a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund highway bonds. It substitutes two Pace bills, with opposition from non vehicle users though road advocates back the plan. Revenue would range from 1.5 to 4 million yearly and be allocated to bond issues through 1925 before aiding the gravel and macadam state road program, with about 80 percent borne by three northern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
James Vace
Macomb
Pace
Drive for Sale of Chautauqua Tickets
J. C. Griffith, chair of the ticket committee, led a conference with members on efforts to sell Chautauqua tickets in Ashton. A district drive will extend to the countryside next Tuesday. season tickets cost no more than a single city entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Griffith
Ashton
I O O F Memorial Services for Ashton Lodges
Memorial services for Ashton Lodge No. 977 I O O F and Ashton Rebekah Lodge No. 497 will be held at the Odd Fellows hall Sunday afternoon June 12 at two o clock. Rev Joseph Burrows of Amboy will deliver the address and is a respected figure among local fraternal groups. A special program is planned. Gazette and Chicago Tribune $9.00.
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Ashton Lodge
Ashton Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Joseph Burrows
Methodist Episcopal Church
Amboy
Burrows
Lobbyist Spending Tied to Lee County Grain Bills Battle
A Lee County bulletin cites Springfield reports that about 200 lobbyists attended sessions on Lantz grain exchange bills. It claims the Chicago Board of Trade funds exceed thousands to defeat the bills and that some farmers were offered payments to travel to Springfield.
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Lee Farm Bureau
Springfield
Sprinfield
Lantz Grain Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade Mgft
Lee County
Board of Trade
Chicago
Aggny
United States
Telephone Dues Receipts Left at The Ashton Bank
Receipts for telephone dues are left at The Ashton Bank. Service will be discontinued June 10 on unpaid accounts. FARMERS TEL PHONE $0.00 1612. Gazette and Chicago Tribune $9.00.
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Ashton Bank
Ashton 16 Eager for Chautauqua
Community enthusiasm grows as committees work on the five day Chautauqua program. The lineup features the Theodore Knox Concert Party, Omar Wilson Singers, Louis Williams with Wonders of Electricity, Denton Crowl, Cammarata Mediterranean Musicians, Polly of the Circus, Louise L. McIntyre on health, Philippine Quartet, and Dr J W Was from Iowa State University closing a full five day event.
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Theodore Knox
Bob” Leeds
Mr. Knox
Platbarat
Sam
Omar Wilson
Louis Williams
Williams
Denton
Crowl
Sam Jones
Mr. Growl
Mr. Crowl
Cammarata
Europe
Antonio Cammarata
Polly
Circus
New York
Louise L. McIntyre
Tress
Ther
J. W
Towa State University
Memorial Day in Ash ton Cemetery Honors Perpetual Care
Residents praise the cemetery grounds and the perpetual care program aided by funds from many lot owners. The ash ton cemetery fund supports both old and new sections as R I Charters earns credit for engaging donors. A weather note explains how an inch of rain translates to about 110 tons per acre, with desert Phoenix and humid New Orleans cited for contrast. Sugar cured bacon promotes Dorland's Market.
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Ashton
Charters
Association
Phoenix
Arizona
New Orleans
Old Salem Lincoln Park Idealized as State Landmark
Lincoln era site Old Salem near Petersburg gains state park status after 1919 transfer by Hearst. Illinois editors tour the area from Springfield praising the park project backed by the Old Salem Lincoln League and notable backers including Lewden and world figures.
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Illinois
Springfield
State Park
Old Salem
Abraham Lincoln
Sangamon River
Petersburg
Old
League
Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Clary
Vandalla
John M. Cameron
James Rutledge
Honest Abe
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Victor Thrall
Legion Post
Gazette and
Chickgo Tribune
Board OF the
Soil Association
Bradford
Lee County Soil Association
Chautauqua
Silent City
Ashton Cemetery
Dorland's Market
Ilinois Press Association
Rockford Sox
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Iinois
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