Assessors Report Boosts Ashton Wealth Amid Slump in Grain
Ashton assessor Frank Bassler completed the returns and handed books to the county treasurer. He notes $32,000 more property assessed than last year, but grain decline reduced the total by about $5,000 and sheep losses hit $13,940. He also raised taxes on the Chicago & Northwestern railway and on Central Union and American Bell Telephone.
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Frank H. Bassler
Ashton
Dixon
John M. Sterling
Bassler
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Bassier
Central Union
American Bell Telephone Companies
SM Orsebsene Estates Ste
Waanesinie Tea
Ceca Save
Fire destroys West Brooklyn Catholic church
The West Brooklyn Catholic church, built five to six years ago at a cost of 35000 dollars, was completely destroyed by a late Friday fire. It started in the basement and spread rapidly. the exact cause remains undetermined amid floating rumors.
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West Brooklyn
Harry Edwards a Candidate for States Attorney
Assistant States Attorney Harry Edwards of Dixon campaigned in Ashton on Friday among voters in his bid for States Attorney. A native of the county he studied law at Dixon college and Wisconsin University and has served in the States Attorney's office since admission to the bar six years ago. Edwards, raised in PawPaw and now with broad local support, is known as an orator and seeks the nomination with many supporters countywide.
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Harry Edwards
Dixon
Ashton
Edwards
Farrand
Dixon College
Wisconsin University At
Madison
States Attorney's Office
PawPaw
James W. Watts
Watts
North Dixon
Lee County
Local Couple Weds at M E Parsonage May 28 1908
Ernest K E Farrer and Lucy E Inman were married at the M E parsonage with Rev R Glenn Minkler officiating. Both are noted local workers with Farrer a farmer and Inman a former Ocheyedan teacher. They plan to reside on the farm east of town. The article also mentions Roberta Brown returning from DeKalb with classmates from Elizabeth Gal ena and Aurora for a Sunday visit and notes a graduating class of 100, the largest ever.
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M. E. Parsonage
Ernest KE. Farrer
Lucy E. Inman
R. Glenn Minkler
Farrer
Oceyedan Press
Clara Nash
Elizabeth
Emma Fuesenecker
Galena
Mabel O’donald
Aurora
Roberta Brown
DeKalb
Rochelle Visitor R. J. Farringer Spotted Saturday
Rochelle townsfolk greeted visitor R. J. Farringer during a Saturday morning call. The occasion drew local attention as residents exchanged pleasantries and notes on upcoming community events.
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R. J. Farringer
Rochelle
Ashton Bank Sets July 1 Stock Vote on Capital Increase
The Ashton Bank board calls stockholders to a July 1 meeting at 3 p.m. to vote on increasing capital stock from 25000 to 50000. Directors include M. D. Hathaway D. W. Baxter George R. Charter N. A. Petrie S. F. Mills. Deposits have nearly doubled in five to six years, supporting a larger capital base.
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The
Ashton Bank
M. D. Hathaway
D. W. Baxter
George R. Charter
N. A. Petrie
S. F. Mills
R. S. Charters
Former Ashton Girl Weds At Twilight Garfield Church
Twilight wedding of Miss Lulu Sanford and Mr. Harry Judson Starke attended by a large Garfield Boulevard Church audience. The ceremony was performed by Dr. E. E. McKay with Mrs. James Eicker as matron of honor and Robert Kandler as best man. The couple plans a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and will reside at 5927 Normal Blvd after July 1.
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Garfield Boulevard
M. E. Church
Chicago
Harry Judson Starke
Lulu Sanford
E. E. McKay
James Eicker
Oak Park
Robert Kandler
Geo. W. Sanford
Normal Blvd
Starke
Wisconsin
Englewood
Watts Seeks State Attorney Post Amid Community Support
Attorney James W. Watts of Dixon campaigned in Ashton for State's Attorney, backed by local supporters. The article notes his prior Ashton practice, leadership as dean of the Dixon law school, current Dixon city attorney role, and his long service on the North Dixon school board.
Hartzell Injured After Fall From High Wagon Chair
Mrs. Hartzell sustained a serious fall when she toppled from a chair in a wagon carrying Henry Stephan's furniture for Mrs. Harry Cluts. She suffered a painful fracture and may miss weeks of activity but doctors hope for no further complications.
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W. D. Zell
Henry Stephan
Harry Cluts
Hartzell
Rock River Assembly Opens In Dixon Illinois
The Rock River Assembly in Dixon Illinois distributes illustrated programs listing speakers such as Gov Frank Hadly Dr Quayle Billy Sunday Maj Gen O G Howard Ex Sen Garmack Jaob A Kiss and Maude Ballington Booth. The grounds are praised as beautiful with ideal camping facilities and a resort-like setting attracting visitors from the region. Readers are urged to contact Dr L A Beard Polo Illinois for the illustrated Assembly. Mrs Warren of Rockford recently visited Mrs John Burnham.
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Rock River Assembly
Dixon
Illinois
Frank Hadly
Indiana
Dr. Quayle
Billy
O. G. Howard
Garmack
Tennessee
Jacob A. Kiss
New York
Mother
America
L. A. Beard
Polo Illinois
Illustrated ‘‘Assemblian
Not Hurt After Rochelle Train Incident
A report claimed Warren George, son of the late Ira George, was run over by a C. M. & St. P. passenger near Rochelle last week. He is reported to be in good health and not in Rochelle. The Herald's misattribution referenced a family west of town. The community filled the Methodist Episcopal church for the Sunday bacalaureate service as Rev. Fred L. Baldwin delivered an engaging sermon.
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Warren George
Ira George
Rochelle
Warren
Herald
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred L. Baldwin
Going Fishing in the North Western Line Resort Region
An advertisement touts summer fishing in the Wisconsin Minnesota and Northern Michigan lake region reachable by the North Western Line. It highlights frequent trains, rapid service, and numerous hotels boarding houses and camps with superior accommodations. Descriptive booklet and details are available from ticket agents.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
North Western Line
Ashton Boy Nominated for Governor by Florida Republicans
William C. Hodges of Ashton, a former Ashton High School student class of 1893, has been nominated for Governor by the Florida Republican Party. Hodges, an attorney who has long served as lawyer for Gov. Broward, is a national delegate to the Republican National Convention in Chicago, representing his home town and state.
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William C. Hodges
Ashton
Republican Party of
Florida
Hodges
William
J. J. Hodge
Tallahassee
Ashton High School
Valpariso
Indiana
J J. Hodge
W. C. Hodges
Gov. Broward
Mr. Hodges
Chicago
Quarterly meeting at Ashton Evangelical church
A quarterly meeting is scheduled at Ashton Evangelical church starting Friday evening June 12 with an 8:00 p.m. service. Saturday includes a 2:00 p.m. English session and Sunday evening service at 7:30 p.m. Communion will be Sunday morning at 10:30. All services occur at Ashton church with no services at Reynolds.
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Ashton Evangelical Church
Ashton
Reynolds
Breaking Prices In Clothing Sale Draws Crowds
A local retailer touts low prices and steady quality with a room full of workwear and casual shirts. Highlights include 50 cent men s overalls and Brownies for boys, plus a 50 cent color range of men s dress and work shirts.
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Ashton Township
Compton Fire Company
Sam
Methodist Aid Society
Rock River Assemblian
Dixon Assembly
Mrs Warren
Rockford
John Burnham
Ashton Boy
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