Faithful life of longtime Ashton church member Eliza Fell
Eliza Jane Fell a longtime Methodist Episcopal church member died at 86 after a fall illness. Born near Augusta Canada in 1880 she lived 65 years in Ashton and left a strong faith noted by church leader remarks and a large family. Funeral services were held at the home and church with Rev. Fred A. Graham officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Fell
Ashton
Fred A. Graham
Fell
A. W. Rosecrans
Augusta
Canada
Eirza Jane Knapp
Victoria
Abraham Lincoln
William Fell
Hakes
George Fell
Alonzo
Silent City
Eliza Jane Fell
Absher
Gertie
Wesley Beach
Robert Knapp
Road financing plan for Illinois counties faces bond limits
An Illinois road financing concept proposes using small bonds to grade drain and bridge State Aid routes before hard surfacing. The plan, advocated by Joe Long, suggests bonds of 500 to 1,000 dollars per mile, funded in Lee County to about 200,000 dollars, with payoff in five years.
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St. Clair County
Joe Long
Moline
State Highway Department
Lee County
Long
California
Ogie
Ogle
Card of Thanks for Mrs Eliza J Fell
Express thanks for friends neighbors and words of sympathy after the death of Mrs Eliza J Fell. The family notes traffic disruption on the North Western due to four derailments at Rochelle and that Operator Bates worked a 24 hour shift. Martin Hewert and wife visited Rochelle last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Fell
Rochelle
Bates
Martin Hewert
Miss Attig in Critical Condition After Runaway Incident
Miss LaVella Attig suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries when a runaway horse attached to her buggy ran near the Arthur Kersten farm. She was transported to Rochelle hospital and underwent surgery. doctors expressed little hope for recovery. Andrew J. Nickey, longtime resident and Methodist lay leader, died in Los Angeles after a surgical operation, aged nearly 66, with funeral details pending.
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Los Angeles
LaVella Attig
Arthur Kersten
Mise Attig
Miss Attig
John M. Killmer
Maurice Cluta
Ashton
Rochelle
Chas
Eich
Ash ton Rebekah Lodge Fete At New Home
About thirty members gathered February 28 at Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kaecker’s new home for an Ash ton Rebekah Lodge No. 497 event. Pink and green decor, Edison music, instrumental duets by Misses Alice Gehant and Marie Kaecker, readings by Miss Mildred Bemis, and vocal numbers by Miss Helen Army opened a menu read aloud amid light entertainment.
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Ashton Rebekah Lodge No. 497
Andrew Kaecker
Edison
Alice Gehant
Marie Kaecker
Mildred Bemis
Helen Army
Philatheas Entertained At Mrs Garretts Home
The Philatheas met Friday afternoon at Mrs Bertha Garrett s home. Attendants included Miss Hattie Brown Miss Emma Billmire Mrs Eva Billmire and Mrs Hazel Bode. Thirty members attended a brief business session followed by a social time and a two course luncheon. New members invited to join on Sunday at 9 80.
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Philatheas
Bertha Garrett
Epworth League Devotional Meeting and Community Events
Epworth League invites all ages to Sunday 6:00 pm devotional, led by Arthur Gehant on Preparing Happy Memories, with orchestra music. Choir at United Evangelical hosted surprise birthday for Mrs. J G Eller, five dollar gold piece presented. Ford week on Lincoln Highway reports 53 Fords west to Rock Island and 200 passing through town dealers. Good two acre house and two lots for sale by E J Randall.
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Epworth League
Arthur Gehant
United Evangelical Church
J. G. Eller
William Killmer
Lincoln Highway
Rock Island
A. M. Moore
Silver wedding anniversary observed at Justis Wagner home
About seventy five relatives and friends gathered at the Justis Wagner residence to honor the twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The program included singing by Olive Menz, a reading by Mrs Graham, a short address by Rev. Graham, and dinner at three o'clock followed by hours of reminiscence. Guests included families from Rochelle Naperville Oak Park Wainsport Penn Birmingham Ala Wheaton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justis Wagner
Graham
Olive Menz
Freyer
J. H. Kersten
Naperville
John Conley
Wainsport
Penn
Kanna Green
Burlington
Olivia Rattray
Chicago
Robert Robinson
Birmingham
Ala
Harrison Wagner
Guttenberg
Gladys
Wheaton
Quiet Village Primary Sees Unopposed Mayor Candidate
The village primary will be held Tuesday March 18 with a quiet race format. Former Mayor J B Farrer runs without opposition while three trustees are to be nominated among four candidates including Adam Strube Eagar C Shippee George Peels and Teva Ms Ha9 candidate for Police Magistrate.
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J.B. Farrer
Adam Strube
Eagar C. Shippee
George Peels
Ap Teva
Ms HA
Police Migistrate
University Demonstration Car to Visit Amboy in March
The University demonstration car will tour Amboy from March 5 to 9, showing practical home economics appliances for hot and cold water, electric lighting, and household tasks. A program change is expected to be mailed to Lee County Soil Improvement association members. The issue notes other local items including a high school concert by Preston Bradley and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amboy
Lee County Soil Improvement Association
Rev Berry of Oregon Spoke at Men’s Bible Class Banquet
Rev Berry of Oregon delivered a lengthy address on “The Trail We Leave” during a Friday evening banquet hosted by Class No. 1 of the United Evangelical Sunday school Men’s Bible class. The event featured music from a New Edison Phonograph, a formal supper, and impromptu talks from several Sunday school representatives. The evening boosted church and community engagement and left attendees inspired about renewed class interest. Tax notice closes Ashton books March 8 with payment urged.
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United Evangelical Sunday School
Stephan
Faust H. Boyd
Lloyd F. Attig
William F. Klingebiel
Lawrence Jennings
J. G. Eller
Thhe Church
Theulan
O. A. Fackler
A. W. Rosecrans
Men’s Sunday School
Rosecrans
Faekler
Edwin A. Berry
Presbyterian Sunday School
Erven J. Yenerich
Ralph J
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Fred A. Graham
Methodist Episcopal Church
I. P. Berry
Oregon
Berry
Eller
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John Wagner
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Lovella Attig
Andrew J. Mickey
Rochelle Hospital
Methodist Church
Andrew J. Nickey
E. J. Randall
Mr. Nickey
Berlin
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Nickey
Mary Wisman
Clinton Nickey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Illinois
Franklin Grove
Muscatine
Iowa
Flora D. King
Ruth
Nowember
Long Beach
East Fourth St
Noah
Mrs. Justus Wagner
Preston Bradley
Bradley
The
People’s Church of
Middle West
A’neal
Emily I. A'Neal
Frank Linn
West
Congress Street
George W. Beach
Ashton Cemetery
Frank Kersten
Mr. Kersten
Mrs. Kersten
Wisconsin
Mrs. Kraibuehler
New Jersey
William Gonnerman
East
Rev. Berry
Henry Oesterheld
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