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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
3
A Paris theater scene yields comic mishaps as costumes clash with prop thunder plates and stage pages reveal blunt life comments. The king quips about the noise while a stage manager improvises with only two lords and demands three clean ones, provoking audience laughter.
A Burmese couple seeks a rapid divorce by candle light. Each spouse buys a matching candle marked for him and her. The candles are lit simultaneously. when one candle goes out the divorce is final. The person whose candle goes out must leave the house with only the clothes on their back, while the other remains.
An office boy for a major New York financial house returned a package of valuable papers to the owner. The grateful owner offered a reward and joked about sending the thanks via care of the Daring Dozen Social club, East Fourteenth Street.
In Switzerland the AI styled shoes are not popular as designers focus on plain, medium-weight shoes with heavy soles. Manufacturers face trends toward extension soles wide toes and carved uppers but Swiss buyers prefer durability and minimal embellishment.
A compact reflection highlights that life is built from small acts, daily smiles, and habitual kindness, not grand sacrifices. It stresses the heart’s preservation through simple duties and considerate gestures.
A western man chronicles extreme dieting and exercise to shed weight, abandoning meat and most vegetables for a month. He walks six miles daily and performs harsh gym routines, yet ends weighing 14 pounds more, challenging the belief in cures and infallible obesity remedies.
A popular M P addressed constituents in an east end meeting where a coal-heaver shouted for a haircut. The crowd laughed as the MP offered a trade promising to shave if the interrupter did the same, ending further interruptions.
A compact discussion notes rising sense of honor among modern women students and contrasts male expectations. It cites shifts in ethics and behavior from female education, with quotes about married women saving money and concerns over roles and opposition. References London Spectator and Louisville Courier Journal.
A dealer touts authenticity by presenting a bill of sale from Isaac Gobmuller of Vienna who produced the item, asserting its origin and craftsmanship.
A terse reminiscence contrasts danger with familiarity. The speaker recalls a chilling sensation of peril as a former staffer who once opened dining room doors at a summer hotel.
Off the New Zealand coast hunters report nets placed along established whale routes capturing several of the mammals. The activity exploits historic passages used by migrating whales and aims to improve catch efficiency.
Contract dated May 28 1912 between M Holleran Indianapolis Indiana and the Village of Ashton Illinois to drill and complete a 150 foot 12 inch well with related casings excavation and concrete. Prices per unit for drilling casing excavation and concrete are listed and a $3100 bond is required. Progress payments tied to monthly estimates and final acceptance.
Ashiton Village submits to electors a proposition to build a water works system and levy tax per statute. The contract becomes binding if three fourths of voters support. void if not. Signed by M Holleran, Sam L Zeller Jr, and Henry C Nelson as village officials.
A 1912 agreement in Ashton Illinois binds the Des Moines Bridge and Iron Company to construct water main extensions and related works totaling multiple lineal feet and pipe sizes. Prices per foot and per cubic yard are listed, with hydrants valves and a bond requirement of 30,000 dollars. Work starts within 30 days of funds notice and finishes within 100 days, with progress and final payment milestones and a voter referendum on a water works levy to govern the project.
Articles of Agreement dated May 23 1912 between Horace E Horton of Chicago Bridge and Iron Works and the Village of Ashton Illinois for furnishing a 60000 gallon elliptical bottom steel tank with foundation. Payment set at 3280 plus 9 50 per cubic yard and 50 percent due on delivery with balance on completion. project subject to a village election on tax funding.
The agreement binds the village if three fourths of voters approve else void. It is signed by Gro. A. Smith manager for Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co and Sam T Zeller Jr president of the Ashton village board with clerk attestation. A three month notice governs cancellation option if money notice is not given first party.
Yue undersigned appointed executor of the last will and testament of George H Brewer late of Lee County Illinois gives notice he will appear before the Lee County Court at the Dixon courthouse the September term on the first Monday in September to adjust claims against the estate and to demand immediate payment of any debts owed to the estate. Signed June 4, 101%. Epwis J BuEWSR, Executor, Shabbona Illinois.
Public notice announces a July 11 1912 special election in Ashton Illinois to decide on constructing a water works system funded by a tax up to one cent per dollar for 30 years. It lists election judges clerks contracts for wells tanks mains hydrants valves and bonds totaling 36500 with five percent interest.
The Village Engineers report to the Village Board of Ashton Illinois that plans for a water works system include a deep well, tank, cast iron mains, gate valves and hydrants as specified. They deem the system most practicable and with reasonable cost and recommend the plans and specifications be adopted as part of the record.
Administrator of the estate of Abram Deck er Titus announces appearance before Lee County Court at Dixon during August term to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims, and debtors should pay promptly to the administrator. Dated June 11, 1891. Gardner Gardner attorneys listed.
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