Class of 1909 Celebrates in Ashton Various Commencement Events
The Class of 1909 at Ashton High observed a busy week with a baccalaureate address by Rev. Frank Nurse at the Methodist church, a class luncheon at Roland Eisenberg’s home, and the first annual Class Day at the Methodist Episcopal church. Miss Eva Greve led the program, with Miss Laila Quick delivering the essay and poem. Charles E. Arnould served as class historian. Continued on page 8.
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Frank Nurse
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Roland Eisenberg
Ashton High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Loala Quick
Eva Greve
Miss Greve
Laila Quick
Charles E. Arnould
Greve
Infant Son Died On Northwest Train En Route To Blair
Roland Howard Dean died at about 9:30 Friday morning in a Pullman sleeping car on Northwest ern train No 3 near Ames Town. Cerebral trouble from teething caused his death at 19 weeks old after a journey begun to seek relief in lighter air. Parents Mr and Mrs R J Dean, aided by fellow passengers including a naval officer and wife, faced the tragedy as they were met in Missouri Valley by Mrs Dean's mother. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Blanchard home with Rev John Great Shick presiding. interment will be in Ashton cemetery.
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Roland Howard Dean
R. J. Dean
Pullman
Nooman
Northwestern
Ames
Town
Roland
Blair
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Missouri Valley
Dean
H. C. Blanchard
John Great Shick
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ashton Cemetery
Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Heinzeroths
About sixty friends gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heinzeroth home to honor their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake and presented the couple with a rocker.
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Henry Heinzeroth
Heinzeroth
Mrs. Heinzeroth
House Party at the Hunt Home With Friends
Miss Eva Hunt entertains Misses Paddock Gould Nettleton and Heistand this week at her home noted for hospitality. The gathering is described as a very pleasant social event in the Hunt household.
Stone Crusher Busy as Road Work Pauses
The stone crusher has been busy for weeks, employing eight to twelve men, and work is suspended until other commissioners are ready for the stone. The Senior class picnic occurred at Steamboat Rock on Tuesday with games and wandering in the woods, plus a large meal of beef steak potatoes and coffee. Remember Ashton celebrates on the 5th of July.
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Steamboat Rock
Third Annual Banquet Held Ninety One Attended
The Ninety one alumni gathered for the Third Annual Alumni Banquet with guests from the college and local groups. Organizers praised the effort and highlighted fundraising and future plans.
Ashton High School Banquet Closes Commencement Week
The third annual Ashton High School banquet marked the end of Commencement Week with old grads present. Rochelle’s Fairbrother orchestra played softly as the event opened. Toastmaster Geo B. Garrett welcomed the class of 1909, then a five course banquet was served. Eva Greve spoke for the class, followed by Mr. Yenerich on University greetings. Eva Arnould sang, Clara Wagner read, Mrs. A J Orner and Garrett recalled school days. Prof B A Streeter praised the graduates’ honors, as Stanford’s Prof Suter addressed the gathering and others followed.
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Ashton High School
Fairbroter
Rochelle
Geo. B. Garrett
Kelley
The
Delmonico
Garrett
Eva Greve
Charles Yenerich
Qupon
Yenerich
Eva Arnould
Clara Wagner
A. J. Orner
Orner
Hazel Arnould
B. A
Streeter
Prof
Suter
Leland Stanford University of California
Ashton School
Stanford University
Ashton Plans Celebration Of Fourth With Baseball And Fireworks
Ashton will celebrate the Fourth with two baseball games on Sunday the 5th and an evening fireworks display. A strong local line-up and visiting teams are set for a full day of amusements though the complete schedule is not yet final. Residents are urged to stay local and enjoy the town’s festivities.
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Ashton
Miake
Charters Graduates With High Honors From SRA
Paul W. Charters completes studies at SRA, earning high honors as part of the graduation cohort.
Seventy-First Convocation Honors Paul Charters at U Chicago
The University of Chicago held its seventy first convocation on Tuesday June 15 with Paul W Charters among the graduates. Charters son of Mr and Mrs Geo R Charters of this city attended two years and earned high honors in academics and athletics. He receives a Bachelor of Philosophy with honorable mention and a C for baseball. A Woodmen Dance will be held at the Opera House Thursday night with invitations to all, promising good music and good order.
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University of Chicago
Paul W. Charters
Geo. R. Charters
Opera House
Alumni Association Sees 90 Graduates At Annual Meet
Short talks by Rev. Nurse and Mr. Garrett marked the gathering at Pose as ninety graduates and guests attended the annual commencement. The event served as a yearly reunion to renew acquaintances and reflect on high school days. The Alumni Association aims to stay in good standing through active effort.
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Nurse
Garrett
Pose
Birthday Celebrated for Willard Hawthhorne’s Father
Mr and Mrs Willard Haw thhorne hosted friends from Dixon Oregon Franklin Grove and Ashton on Wednesday for the seventy fifth birthday of Mr Hawthornes father Several locals asked Miss Katherine Schade to offer special lessons for their children She plans a July August class focusing on 1st 4th and 7th grade work Participants should inform her soon if interested
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Willard Hawthhorne
Dixon
Oregon
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Mr. Hawthorne
Katherine Schade
Miss Schade
No Services at Lutheran Church Next Sunday
Notice states no services will be held at the Lutheran church next Sunday due to the absence of the pastor.
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Luthern Church
Ashton Wins On The Diamond At Local Park
Ashton defeated Oregon 12 to 11 in a tight baseball game on the local diamond. Kelley pitched brilliantly late for Ashton after Wood and Jeter started, with Trostle at short and Krug and Williams delivering solid infield work. Final score 12 to 11, crowd small but the game a back and forth battle throughout.
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Ashton
Oregon
Kelley
Wood
Jeter
Trostle
Ocecasin
Ashton Oregon
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Venerich Rf
Wilson
Krug
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Roads Improve in Ashton with Crushed Rock Surface
The Ashton roads from the east railroad crossing to the corner north of the east end livery have been covered with crushed rock and given a finer dressing. The road will be rolled and when finished will be as good as any in town. This completes the current road improvements. Miss Mary Kurth resigns as night operator of the Farmers Telephone Company. Miss Lena Curtis takes over night board duties.
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Ashton
East End
Mary Kurth
Farmer’s Telephone Company
Lena Curtis
Swift prices on clearance in millinery and fabrics
An old newspaper style ad highlights rapid closeout deals in millinery and wash goods. It touts 15c items now 10c, corset cover embroideries at 19c, a 50c shirt now 29c, 50c blue bib overalls, baby socks at 10c and 25c, lace curtains at 35c, drapery cloth at 15c, gloves at wholesale, and men’s heavy socks at 5c. Millinery depart. July 1. Mrs Letts vacation closing stock.
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Rochelle Orchestra
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A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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