Obituaries for Clarissa Buck Glenn and Charles Williams
Clarissa Buck Glenn of Ashton Illinois born Blair County Pennsylvania July 22 1842 died June 23 13 6 at her home in Ashton. She lived in Ashton since 1867 and was active in Methodist missionary work. Funeral from her home conducted by Rev Fred A. Graham interment Ashton cemetery. Charles B Williams born near Washington Grove Ogle County Illinois January 8 1837 died June 22 1816 aged 79 5 14 married to Susan M Moats in 1860. Survived by wife two children a sister and grandchildren. Funeral at Washington Grove Christian church conducted by Rev L E Conner and Rev G E Marsh. Interment in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa C. Buck
Blair County
Pennsylvania
Ashton
Illinois
David A. Glenn
Glenn
A. W. Rosecrans
F. M. Glenn
Victor
Colorado
Methodist Episcopal Church
Teac
Pearly Utes
Land of Light and Beauty
Fred A. Graham
Woman’s Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
Charles B. Williams
Washington Grove
Ogle County
Susan M. Moats
Emma R. Drummond
Joseph H. Williams
Church of God
H. W. Reed
Chicago
Pine Rock Township
John P. Taylor
St. Paul
Nebraska
Washington Grove Christian Church
L. E Conner
Cleveland
Ohio
G. E. Marsh
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ashton Methodist Church
Relatives Attend From Far Flung States In Celebration
Relatives present from a distance included Frank J. Taylor of St Paul Nebraska Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart of Rockford Illinois Mrs Ed Lynch Rev and Mrs G E Marsh of Marshalltown Iowa Charles Drummond of Jefferson Iowa Mrs S S Arnold of Des Moines Iowa and J W Watts and family of Dixon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Taylor
St. Paul
Nebraska
Frank Stewart
Rockford
Illinois
Ed. Lynch
G. E. Marsh
Marshalltown
Iowa
Charles Drummond
Jefferson
S. S. Arnold
Des Moines
J. W. Watts and
Dixon
Party honors Miss May Witmer with out-of-town guests
Miss Marguerite and Miss Pearl Roesler entertained 28 friends Monday evening for Miss May Witmer of Sterling. Guests included former Brown's Business College students from Sterling and Rochelle. The home was prettily decorated and games followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
Pearl Roesler
Pearl
May Witmer
Sterling
Brown’s Business College
Rochelle
Roesler
The President's Salary Through Early Congresses
The article reviews presidential pay from Washington to the 1907 law and 75 000 annual salary. It notes Washington refused a salary, initial Congress debates set ranges from 15000 to 70000, and grants kept evolving until 1907. It mentions 25000 for travel expenses and later 75000 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Grant
Local notes and society items from DeKalb and surrounding towns
Miss Ruth Zeller Estella Krug and Ella Hart attend the simmer school of the State Normal at DeKalb. Miss Hart will teach Wiener school next year. Mr and Mrs Carl Greve visit Chana and will camp nearby while he supervises bridge work for M M Billmire. Funeral for John D Missman in Dixon attended by Lillian Vogel family and others. Rev Fred A Graham and Ralph Dean move to camp ground at Franklin Grove with families. More families plan camping during meetings and visits to Hooppole Prophetstown and Prophetstown areas. Anniversary dinners honor Erven J Yenerich and Roy C Heibenthal with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Zeller
Estella Krug
Ella Hart
Simmer School of the
State Normal
DeKalb
Miss Hart
Wiener School
Lillian Vogel
Ada
Edison
Earl Vogel
Fred Schafer
John D. Missman
Dixon
Fred A. Graham
Ralph Dean
Franklin Grove
William Lesslie
T. H. Quick
Charles Heibenthal
Erven J. Yenerich
Roy C. Heibenthal
John Vaupel
Catherine Yenerich
MayBelle
Wesley
Lizzie Heibenthal
The 1816 Summer Frost Famine Across New York State
An elderly Churchville resident recalls 1816 as a summer of constant ice and cold. Across months from January to October, temperatures plummeted, crops froze, corn failed, and frost and snow interrupted balmy days. People planned southward or seaside escapes while fires and winter wear returned early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Nicholls
Churchville
N. Y
Black Creek
Jack Frost
Weather and prices reflect a cold season and bread costs
The text notes a warm spell with a thermometer above thirty degrees then describes a very cold November and a milder December that led to beliefs seasons changed. It reports bread reaching unheard of prices and vegetable scarcity, with flour at $13 a barrel in 1817 and English wheat at ninety seven shillings per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dixon District Camp Meeting Opens With Strong Program
Bishop Thomas Nicholson opens the 34th Dixon District Camp Meeting in Franklin Grove this Thursday at 2 30 pm. Ashland residents are expected. Franklin Grove band will precede. Rev James M Phelps D D District Superintendent has lined up notable speakers for eleven days. Col Frank O Lowden to speak on July 4 about Good Citizenship. Meetings run through July 9 with daily programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nicholson
Dixon
Franklin ,Grove
Ashton
Franklin Grove
James M. Phelps
Charles M. Stuart
D. D
Garrett Biblical Institute
A. W. Rosecrans
Clarence True Wilson
Temperance Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. O. Randall
Frank O. Lowden
Col. Lowden
Miss Newburn Demonstrates Cold Pack Canning at High School
Miss Naoma Newburn of the State University at Urbana will speak in the high school auditorium Friday and Saturday at 1 30 p m to show the government Cold Pack method for canning fruits vegetables and meats A 15 cent entrance fee covers lecture expenses Utensils needed for the demonstration must arrive at 1 o clock at the school house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoma Newburn
State University At
Urbana
Low Round Trip Vacation Fares From Chicago & North Western Ry
Tickets on sale daily via Chicago and North Western Railway to San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles San Diego Cal Portland Ore Tacoma Seattle Wash Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Colo and Yellowstone National Park Wide choice of routes and numerous free side trips Favorable stop over privileges liberal return limits Ask for information regarding fares reservations train schedules Apply to Ticket Agents Chicago and North Western Ry 1812
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Ry
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Yellowstone National Park
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Mystic Workers Lodge Meeting Date Change
Mystic Workers announce a July 14 lodge instead of July 6 with initiation and social entertainment. Every member is requested to attend. Mrs Harry W Pierce Prefect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
Harry W. Pierce
Public Sale of James Richardson Residence Sets July 29 1916
The undersigned will publically auction the James Richardson property at the west end of Lincoln Highway on Saturday July 29 1916 at 1 30 p m Sharp. The 12 room house with furnace basement cemented barn garage good well and cistern sits on part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28 Township 22 North Range 11 East. Buildings are painted and in good repair. Terms are 20 percent due on sale day with balance by September 1 1916 when Warranty Deed will be given. Myrtle Edington Ada George. D Kelley Auctioneer E J Yenerich Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richardson
Lincoln Highway
Sec. No
4Th Principal Meridian
Myrtle Edgington
Ada George
Evangelical Services and Local Notices
Evangelical pastors preach on moral questions for national welfare at Reynolds Church with afternoon and evening services. Ashton chapel hosts 10 30 morning sermon and Sunday school omitted next Sunday. Presbyterian picnic at Kyte creek over 100 attendees. Conrad Heibenthal injured at Bill Mire blacksmith shop last Thursday. Residence for sale a seven room modern home offered by S C Goulp at 501f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Services
Reynolds Evangelical Church
W. H. Manshardt
America
Ashton Chapel
Presbyterian Sunday School
Kyte Creek
Oscar Dugdale
S.C. GouLp
Ashton Census Shows Growth
Ashton population rises to 862, up 16 from 1915, with a steady climb toward 1,000. School district figures show 130 under 21, 102 boys 6 to 21, 134 girls 6 to 21, amid a healthy building boom and a Lafayette Band concert planned for July 4th. Mrs Wright gift of strawberries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
O. P. Canfield
Canfield
Lafayette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarissa C. Glenn
Chas
Williams
Pine Rock
Col
Frank 0. Lowden
Smith’s Pharmacy
Carl Greve
Chana
Mr. Greve
M. M. Billmire
Hooppole
Prophetstown
Bishop Nicholson
D. Kelley
E. J. Yenerich
Conrad Heibenthal
Billmire
Lyman Wright
C. C. Glenn
Pearly Gates
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