Paul Hurd Helps Write Big Policy with Field Buddies
Chicago Herald Examiner reports Paul D. Hurd, now a life insurance agent, involved in a one million dollar policy assigned to Marshall Field III who recently inherited a 120 million estate. Field selects two “buddies,” Hurd and H. Harper Moulton, from Provident Life & Trust Co. to handle the policy. Field and Hurd were army friends. they trained together in the 33rd division in Texas and France. Field, Moulton, and Hurd served in the 122 Field Artillery, studying risk during combat. If Field drives on, premiums may total about twenty to twenty one thousand dollars yearly. Thirteen examiners from as many companies vetted the policy. Provident will bear risk with reinsured support.
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Chicago Herald Examiner
Paul D. Hurd
Marshall Field III
Young Field
H. Harper Moulton
Chicago
Provident Life & Trust Company
France
Field
St John’s Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
St John’s Lutheran Church posts morning Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 English divine service at 10 80 German Lenten service next Wednesday at 10 00 in the morning with an English Lenten service at 2 00 in the afternoon The sermon text is Matthew 27 45 49 The sermon topic is The atonement efficacious for all but not effective in all Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 30 Sunday school teachers meet Thursday at 7 15 Adult Bible study Friday at 1 00 in the parish hall Junior class meets Saturday at 1 30 Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 00 at Mrs H Semmler home Pastor Henry Foelsch
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ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
H. Semmler
Henry Foelsch
Presbyterian Church Announces Service Canceled
No service next Sabbath due to the minister's illness. Sabbath school at 10 o'clock and Endeavor at 7:00. The church hopes for strong attendance to show loyalty and worship.
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Presbyterian Church
Reynolds Church News Next Sunday Services
Reynolds Church announces Bible school at 9:30 a.m. preaching with communion at 10:30 a.m. Y P A at 7:00 p.m. and Prof Himmel speaks on educational institutions at 7:30 p.m. In Ashton, preaching and communion at 2:00 p.m. Prof Himmel of Naperville to attend. Thursday at 2:00 p.m. preaching in Ashton by Dr Kiekhoefer followed by quarterly conference. All members urged to attend.
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Reynolds
Bible School
Y. P
Himmel
Ashton
Naperville
Kiekhoefer
F. W. Doede
Lombards Here Tonight in Lyceum Program
Extraordinary costumes many imported from Japan highlight the Lombard Entertainers program on the lyceum course Thursday evening March 4. Harry Lombard and Lola Fairchild Lombard present songs readings whistling solos piano logues with sketches from The Bohemian Girl and The Fortune Teller. Lombard is a renowned baritone and comedian. Lola Fairchild Lombard, a contralto with dramatic readings and impersonations.
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Japan
Lombard Entertainers
Harry Lombard
Lola Fairchild Lombard
Lyceum
Lombard
English Opera Company
Fairchild Ladies Quartet
Reverend Manshardt III Stricken With Influenza
Rev William H Manshardt pastor of the Presbyterian church contracted influenza last Sunday and remains ill this week making him unable to preach next Sunday. Sunday services will include Sunday school at ten o clock and the Endeavor service in the evening.
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Manshardt III
William H. Manshardt
The
Presbyterian Church
United Evangelical Church Schedules Services and Meetings
Ashton services March 7 include Bible school at 10 a m and preaching later. Beadford service at 9 30 a m with Bible school and 7 30 preaching. annual conference in Freeport starting March 18. Marshal Farver resigns as city marshal after eleven years. Father and Son banquet postponed to March 19 due to illness. tickets available from committee.
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United Evangelical Church
Ashton
K.L
Ee mi
Beadford
K. L
GC. EB
Freeport
Arthur Kersten
Marshal Farver
William B. Farver
Mr. Farver
Farver
Masquerade Party Set by Ashton Rebekah No 497
Members and families of Ashton Rebekah lodge No 497 plan a masquerade party at the Odd Fellows hall next Monday evening March 8. Each family should bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. Fines will be assessed against those who do not mask. A splendid time is assured.
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Ashton Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Ines
Card of Thanks for George E. Geyer
The brothers and sisters express gratitude for the kindnesses and sympathies shown after the death of our brother George E. Geyer.
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George E. Geyer
Christian Endeavor Leader for March 7 Service
Faye Moore will lead the Christian Endeavor service on Sunday March 7. The lesson topic is Life Seasons from the book of Proverbs.
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Christian Endeavor
Faye Moore
Insurance holds the front rank in life insurance discourse
H L Goodrow of Peoria Life endorses life insurance as a cornerstone of financial stability during panics, citing policy protection that saves individuals and preserves estates. He notes inheritance taxes threaten large properties, proposing life insurance as a death fund to cover taxes and final expenses, keeping estates intact.
Returns for Income Tax Doings of the High School
The article lists tax filing rules for 1919 detailing payment methods, due dates, and required information. It notes deadlines, penalties, and specifics on who must file, including married individuals, partnerships, and corporations. The piece also carries school news about the Sophomores and a local property sale at the west town lot.
DeKalb Professor to Speak at Local Methodist Church
Prof K C Page of the state normal school at DeKalb will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. He spoke recently and is a leading layman of the Rock River conference. Public invited. Sunday school 9 30, preaching 10 30, Epworth League 6 pm. Thursday prayer service at 7 30 led by A W Rocerans. Church board voted to grant Dr Kern a month’s vacation for health, hoping for his return by Easter.
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Epworth League
A. W. Rosecrans
Church
Kern
Haster
Ashton American Legion Meeting Post 345 This Thursday
The Ashton American Legion Post 345 holds its regular meeting this Thursday at the I O F hall. Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p m. All ex-service members urged to attend by order of the commander.
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American Legion
Ashton American Legion
I. O
Linscott’s Closing Out Sale Near Ashton March 17
E. 8. Linscott & Son announce a closing out sale at their home five miles northeast of Ashton on March 17. The sale includes eight horses and eighty three cattle plus a lot of machinery. Bills will be sent in a few days and watches will note ads next week.
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Linscott & Son
Ashton
Franklin Grove taxes higher in school village and roads
County notices show Franklin Grove tax rate exceeds Ashton by 54 cents per hundred. School village and road taxes are higher in Franklin Grove, while county and state rates stay similar. A table compiled by County Clerk Dimick outlines the differences across local tax components.
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Ashton
Franklin Grove
Fred G. Dimick
Ashton Franklin State
Choir Rehearsal Shifts to Friday at Zeller Home
The Methodist Episcopal church choir will meet Friday at 7 30 PM for rehearsal at the home of Misses Nellie and Ruth Zeller due to Thursday evening’s entertainment. Full attendance is requested. A note of thanks is given for flowers fruit and post cards and for visits during a Lincoln hospital stay. Mrs Will Taylor Delco Light Charles L Hunter.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Nellie
Ruth Zeller
Lincoln Hospital
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W. C. Schafer
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