Largest crowd at memorial service in Ashton
A large Asht on memorial day crowd attended patriotic exercises led by Rev Ernest Lumdsen of Dixon. Veterans from Civil Spanish and World War I marched with the Lafayette band along Lincoln Way to a schoolyard stand, with a large turnout from Franklin Grove and Dixon.
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Ashton
Messrs. Mills and Petrie
Lafayette
Lincoln Way
School Yard
Ernest ©. Lumdsen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dixon
W. Bel
E. C. Geeding
Washington Grove
J. W. Davis
United Evangelical Church
Ashton Post No. 345
American Legion
Franklin Grove
St John’s Lutheran Church announces services and meetings
St John’s Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m Bible class at 9 30 a m Divine services in German at 10 30 a m Choir practice Tuesday 8 p m Sunday school teachers meet Thursday 6 p m Ladies Aid meets at Schafer home Orphans Aid meets next Wednesday in parish house Pastor Henry Foelsch leads the notices
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Our Ladies’ Aid Society
Charles Schafer
Orphany Aid Society
Henry Foelsch
American Legion Meeting Slated for Thursday Night
The regular American Legion meeting is set for Thursday night at 8:00. All members are urged to attend. The previous luncheon hosted by Mrs. Wesley Attig Mrs. L. T. Moore and Mrs. R. M. Moore was greatly appreciated by the Legion, with thanks extended by the commander.
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American Legion
Wesley Attig
L. T. Moore
R. M. Moore
Legion
Ashton and Creston to clash at local baseball diamond
Sunday afternoon showcase as Ashton and Creston meet in a decisive game at the local diamond. Fans urged to attend with admission set at 35 cents.
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Ashton
Creston
Mystic Workers Meeting Announced for Thursday Night
Mystic workers plan their regular meeting scheduled for Thursday night. All members are urged to attend as notices appear in The Feed Gazette and Chicago Tribune.
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Mystic
Mystic Workers
Keller Declares Candidacy for State's Attorney Post
Lee County lawyer Mark C. Keller announces his candidacy for State's Attorney. Born and raised in the southern part of Lee County, Keller has 20 years in the Lee County Bar since 1900. He has served as Dixon city attorney and is presently Master-in-Chancery, with extensive municipal work and GOP party activity in the county.
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Mark C. Keller
Attorney Keller
Lee County
Keller
Dixon
Wingert Announces Candidacy for State's Attorney
Attorney Edward E. Wingert of Dix announces his bid for Lee County State's Attorney as a Republican primary contender this fall. He cites thirty years of active litigation in surrounding counties and more than forty appeals to state courts, plus a record including the county's only murder acquittal. He seeks a single term if successful.
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Edward E. Wingert
Dixon
Lee County
Wingert
Supreme Courts
Franklin Grove
Dixon College
Michigan University
Class Play Set for Wednesday Evening
The senior class will present a play on Wednesday evening June 9. Miss Helen Schade has returned home from Rochelle hospital after an operation for mastoid abscess.
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Helen Schade
Rochelle Hospital
Peoria Life Declares Best Showing in 1919 Growth
The Peoria Life reports 1919 growth unmatched by any U S life company with 60 percent in force increase to 41 million dollars, rising to over 46 million. It praises policyholder service and 92.8 percent renewal rate as core strengths. 1920 starts with further gains and aims for higher renewals, while continuing to invest solely in farm mortgages.
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H. L. Goodrow
Life Visw
Peoria Life
Uni
Real
Bee Life
Peoria
Central West
Liberty
Re‘mewals
Chicago Evening Post
May Fete Draws Large Audience and Support
The May Fete concluded with a beautiful evening and huge turnout. The event raised over ten dollars with expenses under seven, leaving a two dollar balance for future shop purchases. Appreciation goes to all participants especially the Indian Club girls, and thanks to those who aided moving the piano and chairs.
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Indian Club
Community Chautauqua Promises Five Day All Star Program
Ashton buzzes as tickets go on sale for a five day Community Chautauqua with lectures music and entertainment. Roland A. Nichols opens with A Man Worth While and will be followed by the Clifford Foote trio. The Pomssnalty Riper 4 Camry pianist and the Floyds magic act headline a week of showings.
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Chautauqua
Ashton
America
Roland A. Nichols
Clifford Foote
Floyds
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Rev. Lumsden
New Hi
United States
Peoria Life Insurance CO
Hewitt
Emerson Architects
LAAT
Edison
Cheney
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Illinois
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