Ashton Population 859 Census Details and Local Growth
A special census conducted by Henry Stevenson reports Ashton population at 859, up 13 percent in five years, with 358 school age children. The district shows 208 residents south of the Chicago Northwestern tracks and 647 north. The item notes more women than men and cites the local improvement act expanding city paving and utilities without owner petitions.
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Ashton
Henry Stevenson
Our City
Chicago
Illinois
Local papers guard public welfare, says Chicago American writer
A Hearst Chicago American writer argues that the country would be misserved if large city papers overshadow local newspapers. Local papers alone can address local needs, influence local opinion, and protect communities, while broader readers should still have access to metropolitan papers.
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Hearst
Chicago American
Yates and Deneen Clash for Cullom Seat in Senate
A Dixon Daily Sun reprint from Rockford Star previews a fierce Illinois Republican race for the U S Senate. Former Governor Richard Yates and incumbent Shelby M Cullom are set to battle in a high stakes contest backed by veteran political factions, with Cullom described as a seasoned operator and Yates as a strong challenger amid party maneuvering.
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Dixon Daily Sun
Rockford Star
Illinois
Richard Yates
Shelby M. Cullom
Yates and Deneen poised for fight with Cullom in senate race
The article argues Governor Yates possesses wide loyal followings across Illinois and could defeat Senator Cullom with Deneen at his side. It praises Yates as a master politician, in touch with supporters and adversaries, and predicts a bitter campaign to secure the senate seat. It also notes Beloit Daily News reports Smith and Hart Bros moving stock to McGavock store, with a 2 pm sale opening Wednesday and ongoing clearance.
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Jim
Pete
Tom
Yates
Hool
Deneen
J Cullom
Billy Lorimer
Senate
Cullom
Chicago
Beloit Daily News
Smith and Hart Bros
F. D. Goddard
Goddard
McGavock
Fourth Street
Illinois
Milwaukee Peoria St Louis Railway files for Lee County
Articles of incorporation of the Milwaukee Peoria and St Louis Railway were sent to Circuit Clerk Wm B McMahon to be recorded in Lee County. The company begins June 1 1905 and is licensed to continue for fifty years with capital stock of 100 shares at 100 each. Directors continue financing with a plan to increase stock.
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Milwaukee, Peoria & St. Louis Railway Company
Wm. B. McMahan
Lee County
Fourth in Ashton Band Concert and Baseball Day
Ashton marks July Fourth with two morning baseball games between the High School and football teams, followed by a champions game against the married men in the afternoon. Evening features a Lafayette band concert of seventeen pieces for a quiet, enjoyable celebration.
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Ashton
Lafayette
Mrs Adam Krug Undergoes Finger Operation After Cat Bite
Mrs Adam Krug had the large finger on her right hand removed yesterday morning at the second joint after being bitten by a cat seven weeks ago while freeing it from a trap. She has endured great pain but is progressing well and the operation is hoped to help.
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Adam Krug
Miss Northrup Visits Brother in Pontiac Then Texas
Miss Northrup of Pontiac Michigan arrived Friday to visit her brother C K Northrup at his home. He met her in Chicago and she plans further visits in Texas.
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Miss Northrup
Pontiac
Michigan
C. K. Northrup
Texas
Mr. Northrup
Chicago
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