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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
3
A light verse narrative from Tit-Bits recounts a courtship attempt. A lively, teasing exchange unfolds as the speaker frets over romance while the unnamed woman offers witty refusals. The poem uses repeated lines and polite banter to frame a flirtatious encounter.
Katherine rides a faulty Bailey Mansions elevator with Westcott, who knows its danger but courts disaster. The car stalls between floors. a chatty elevator boy jokes about the unreliable ride as Katherine, hungry and fed up, shares a chocolate while Westcott broods.
Katherine and Westcott share chocolates while riding an elevator. A ring appears in the heart shaped treat and the couple proceed to a future together after the elevator lowers to the ground floor. Cupid, the elevator boy, and a wedding invitation close the scene.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt asserts that piano vibrations repel insects by sound. A critic notes that loud piano performances create strong sound waves, annoying delicate insects, while joking about musicians claiming superiority over neighbors.
In Denver the use of billboards posters and placards to advertise religious services grows with rivalry among congregations. Rev Christian Reisner started the trend at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church and churches seek prominent display as theater managers may face higher space costs. Sunday revival campaigns in Colorado spurred stickers and mass placarding travelers spread the word. The Denver YMCA aims to raise 200000 in a month using campaign style operations. Sunday schools adopt rival chants as pupils cheer in enthusiastic schoolyard rivalries.
Chicago youth Ivens on trial before Judge Stith for the murder of Mrs. Franklin Hollister. The 24 year old attacked the woman at 488 Belden Avenue last June 12. Hollister testified he last saw his wife alive January 12 and identified her body the next day.
President Corey of United States Steel Corporation pressed for an advance to coal miners to avoid a strike, arguing the steel mills could not safely shut for a day. He spoke with Pittsburg Coal Company President Robbins and backed by a twenty five year contract. George J. Gould likewise urged operators in the West and South to prevent a strike, following a Pittsburg meeting.
From Far and Near reports the Central California Raisin Growers Company disbanded at Fresco. A fire damaged the Equitable Life Assurance Society building in Memphis, causing about 200000 dollars in losses. Frederick W. Seward, 70, then third assistant Secretary of State under Garfield, was struck by a car in New York. President Watts of Toledo’s school board claimed bribery attempts by publisher agents over new schoolbooks.
Arsenic suicide in Maumee. Springfield coal mine fire cause $25,000 damage with all 100 miners escaping. Chicago doctor released on habeas corpus in Elgin death case. Arbor and Bird day proclaimed for April 20. Peoria mass meeting for Mayor, wife guard crusade. Whankakee fire threat averted by barking dogs. Alto Pass shutters tighten. newspapers barred. Illinois Hospital death by hanging in Kankakee. Oquawka sheriff indicted for embezzlement. Whiteside farmer body found in Mississippi River. foul play feared. Champaign stables burn. 15 horses die. loss $75,000. Galesburg murder verdict 16 years. Egg overproduction lowers prices. Civil service probes Lincoln institution carpenter. Jamestown exhibit site work. Melrose Park post office burglary. De Traino brothers arrested. Elgin alderman plans private detective bureau. County reserve force created after robberies. Four southern telephone firms acquired by Ohio and Mississippi Telephone Co. Arkenall home robbed. jewelry and cash stolen. watchdog and maid deter thieves.
A 1808 code sought legal status for indentured Africans in what became Illinois. Slaves aged under 15 men and under 50 women faced long terms, with boys bound for 30 years and girls for 28. Slaves could be seized when terms neared end, and salt mine hiring aided selly of slaves. Outfit for a servant listed specific garments and gear. Whipping could punish lazy servants.
A new 85 million dollar corporation will control Moline Rock Island and Davenport street railways. George J Kobusch of St Louis promotes the merger of Tri City Public Utilities with lines from the Tri City Street Railway Mississippi Valley Traction Davenport Gas and Electric People s Light Davenport and People s Power. The merger plan includes a 224 dollar stock high for People s Power and a March 10 take over followed by a million dollars in improvements next year.
Detectives arrested James A. Sapp 31 and his brother Jesse 18 in East St Louis on counterfeiting charges. James reportedly held a ladle of molten metal ready to pour into a plaster mold. He confessed that he and his two brothers produced counterfeit dollars. Floyd, a third brother, was detained as lookout.
At a meeting in Chicago Judge Richard S. Tuthill’s home, Prof. C. W. Hart was chosen superintendent to replace M. W. McLain. Hart, 45, currently superintendent of schools at Woodstock, will assume duties late this month.
Kil ing Bloomington banker William Leduc pleaded guilty to the murders of Mayor Nickel, bank cashier, and depositor Hugh Jones. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in Bloomington. The case was set for March 19 but defense arson caused a surprise verdict.
The $28,000 Pauls Valley school bonds were sold in Ardmore to John M. Mugen of Chicago for $29,457. The sale was conducted by local citizens of Pauls Valley.
The Peoria school board faces quo warrantos as Judge Worthington schedules March 12 for board members to appear. Prominent citizens seek to oust the trustees over Dougherty’s defalcation, with actions against the Peoria National Bank and bondsmen discussed as the board agrees to settle for about 300000 in Dougherty’s property.
The Supreme Court sustains Illinois farm drainage law in Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Co v Illinois. Justice Harlan delivers opinion. police power of the State upheld. Case born in Kendall County seeks mandamus to enlarge a bridge at Bristol to drain 2000 acres of slough land.
The will of Mrs Phoebe Strawn filed in Jacksonville disposes of 300000 of property. She leaves 430000 to Illinois College of Jacksonville and 5009 to the Presbyterian church 10000 to the Association for Works of Mercy in the Evangelical Lutheran church and 1000 to Passavant hospital. Her home valued at 25000 will later pass to Illinois College and be known as the Strawn Art School Gallery. Mrs Strawn widow of Jacob Strawn the Illinois cattle king.
Reports say the Illinois Central has offered to pay a large sum into the Illinois State treasury to settle the probe into its dealings with the state. The discussions, prompted by Governor orders, acknowledge mistakes and claim that both gross revenue and other chartered-line income were not included in the company’s tax payment.
At a Decatur meeting of McKinley syndicate property superintendents it was announced interurban lines are planned this year from Clinton to Bloomington and Springfield to Jacksonville and Lincoln. The Decatur to Champaign segment awaits franchise approvals. Total funding requested is five million dollars for Illinois interurbans this year.
Miss Anna Bieble, 23, died at Rentechler Station near Belleville from exposure after getting lost in a snow and sleet storm while returning from Mascoutah. A search for her brothers in Aurora is noted, and a broader report mentions fires, lights, and local romances and measles outbreaks in Argosa.
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