Father and Son Banquet a Success in Wheaton High School
The Father and Son banquet in the Wheaton high school auditorium drew 150 men and boys. A.Y. club served a pork roast supper while Elmer Rice led songs and M. H. Wright spoke on "100% Americanism." Raymond Hart spoke for the boys and appreciation was shown for helpers. The event closed with "America" and organizers anticipate another similar gathering next year. The issue also lists Methodist Church notes and upcoming Easter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father and Son
Glenn C. Rosecrans
Elmer Rice
Boys Department
Dixon Y. M. C. A
Rice
A. W. Rosecrans
Raymond Hart
Raymond
Mr. Rice
Picardy
M. H. Wright
Wheaton
America
Stores to resume evening hours next week
With spring near, stores will reopen their evening schedule. They will be open every evening except Tuesday and Thursday, closing at six on those two nights. Previously they operated Wednesday and Saturday evenings only. The new hours start Monday evening March 29.
Jesse P. Jordan Seeks Ashton Township Highway Commissioner Post
At friends' urging I offer my name as a candidate for Highway Commissioner of Ashton township subject to voters at the April 6 election. If elected I will discharge the duties to the best of my ability. Jesse P. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Township
Jesse P. Jordan
Washington Grove Church Announces Services and Intentions
Washington Grove church invites all to attend regular services for several weeks with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., preaching at 11:00 a.m., and a 7:00 p.m. Sunday service to be announced. Pastor E. C. Geeding urges unity and broad-minded effort as the church prepares its program, with a forthcoming evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Grove
Barthes
Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
E. C. Geeding
Church Activities Schedule At St John’s Lutheran And Presbyterian
St John’s Lutheran Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 in German services and English Lenten service next Wednesday at 10 00 with choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 and Sunday school teachers meeting Thursday 7 15 Tunigg class Saturday 1 30 at parish hall Good Friday German Liturgical service 2 00 baptism at home of Mr and Mrs Schinzer sponsor Mr A Schinzer Henry Foelsch pastor Presbyterians hold 11 00 service next Sunday annual church reception and business meeting 8 00 Thursday April 1 Easter program by choir next week William H Manshardt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Notes
Christ
A. T. Horn
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Epworth League
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Tunigg
Luther Sword
Adam Schinzer
A. Schinzer
Presbyterian Church
William H. Manshardt
Reynolds Church News and Local Visits
Reynolds church plans preaching next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Bible school at 1:30 p.m. Preaching at 2:30 p.m. Visitors from Dixon include Mrs. John Vaupel and daughter Mrs. Roy Heibenthal. Garden seeds sold in bulk at R C Heibenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Church News
Ashton
Reynolds Bible School
John Vaupel
Roy Heibenthal
R. C’ Heibenthal
George Krug
Wesley Yenerich
Dixon
Funeral Held For Emma Andes From Steward Home
Funeral services were held Sunday for Emma Andes born June 27 1868 in Reyna Reynolds Township Lee County Iacis. She married Joseph P Andes and leaves four children Hattie M Mag s M Harry and Pea Albee. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at F Valley in 1903 and was active in church work. Survived by husband four children and siblings Jacob Vaupel Catherine Glane Christina Fuller Louisa Vaupel. The Rev Doede assisted by Rev A J Bishop conducted the service at the Steward M E church. Floral offerings came from friends and ladies organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Vaupel
John Margaret Vaupel
Reyna Reynolds Township
Lee County
Iacis
Joseph P. Andes
Hattie M
Mags M
Harry
Reynolds Township
Pea Albee
Joseph
Emma Andes
Methodist Episcopal Church
F Valley
E. L
Louisa Vaupel
Doede
Reynolis Evangelical
Methodist Church
Steward
A. J. Bishop
M. EB. Church
Annual Town Meeting and Election Notices Ashton IL
Citizens of Ashton Illinois urged to attend the annual town meeting on April six at Town Hall and Shade's Coal Office to elect town officers including clerk assessor and others. Polls open seven and close five. meeting may discuss additional subjects under law. Also church notice and local social notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Lee
Illnois
Shade
Bleta
Geo. B. Stephan
Exchange Liberty Bonds for Permanent Issues Now
Reading over Liberty bonds, proceed with exchange for permanent bonds within the next month or two. Several issues require swapping by dates in 1919 and 1920 with full coupon payments. verify bond type by skeleton red letters on the face and exchange at your bank, not to an intermediary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
I UVITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY
The notice announces Sunday March 28 services at Ashton with 9:30 Bible school time change to 10:30 preaching and 6:15 K. L. C. EB. meeting led by F. H. Boyd, then 7:00 preaching. Bradford session lists 1:30 Bible school and 2:30 preaching. Pastor K. Yeakel notes sorrow at separation and gratitude for community kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvited Evangelical Church
Ashton
F. H. Boyd
Bradford
Church
Rene
K. Yeakel
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property in Ashton Illinois
Public sale of the late George E. Geyer estate in Ashton Lee County Illinois includes stock of goods raw materials machinery and fixtures from his harness and leather business. The sale by administrator Clayton W Bowers occurs on Saturday April 17 at two oclock pm with cash terms under County Court order 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Geyer
Ashton
Lee
Illinois
Lee County
Clayton W. Bowers
Gates in Operation at Baker Elevator Crossing
The North Western started operating the crossing gates Tuesday morning with Henry Oesterheld on the first shift from 7:00 a m to 3:00 p m. Roy Davison will handle the second shift from 3:00 p m to 11:00 p m until a regular operator is found. An Ike bell was placed at the Baker elevator crossing to alert teams and autos when gates are about to lower. Flagmen remain on crossings for a few days to gain familiarity with the gates. P. L. William C. Rogers took the second shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Henry Oesterheld
Roy Davision
Baker Elevator
William C. Rogers
Wreck Blocks Two Tracks Near Flagg and Rochelle
A midline freight wreck occurred Thursday at 12 05 between Flagg and Rochelle. Train No 115 a merchandise through freight lost seven cars and blocked both tracks prompting local crews to assist wrecking and diversions. Fast Mail and No 3 rerouted via Fulton. early papers delayed until 9 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagg
Rochelle
Fulton
City Council Adopts Adjourned Session Actions
The city council met in an adjourned session and received the Board of Local Improvements recommendation estimate and ordinance. The matter was referred to committee and will be published next week. A Hicks avenue petition protests street closing over the railroad. Three bids for Marshall position: Haenitsch 135, Nelson 125, Messer 120. Referred to the Mayor and three holdover board members. Large turnout of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Hicks Avenue
Marshall
William Haenitsch
Henry Nelson
Endowment Secures Perpetual Care for Washington Grove Cemetery
John Drummond has nearly completed an endowment fund for the Washington Grove Cemetery Association. Over $5,000 has been raised and invested in Fourth Liberty Bonds bought at about 90. Subscriptions from lot owners and others ensure perpetual care, preserving one of the oldest cemeteries in the area with more than 40 Civil War veterans interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Grove Cemetery
John Drummond
Washington Grove Cemetery Association
Washington Grove
Drummond
Mrs Charles Pollock Dead in Columbus Nebraska
Mrs. Charles Pollock of Columbus Nebraska died recently and was just over fifty with no children. Her husband Mr Pollock died in October two years earlier. Pollock had lived in Nebraska most of her life and visited Ashton with her husband. Dwight Hartzell, from Houston Texas, is staying home a few days for Swift & Co business in Chicago before returning to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pollock
Columbus
Nebraska
Pollock
Ashton
Dwight Hartzell
Houston
Texas
Chicago
Swift & Co
New Presiding Elder Chosen for Freeport District
Rev J Hoerner elected Presiding Elder for Freeport District and Rev E K Yeakel assigned to Diversey Parkway Chicago. Other appointments include Rev J W Davis to Ashton Rev J H Johnson to Brookville and Rev B R Schultze reassigned after term expiration. mission and publishing house progress noted from annual conference in Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Yeakel
A. R. Kersten
Freeport
Illinois
C. N. Dubs
China Mission
China
B. H. Niebel
Church Extension Society
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
M. T. Maze
LeMars
Iowa
J. Hoerner
Diversey Parkway
Chicago
J. W. Davis
Ashton
J. H. Johnson
Brookville
B. R. Schultze
Barring
Dr Carlson to Examine Eyes in Ashton on March 30 1920
Dr J B Carlson formerly with Dr Bremmer will be at the office of Dr C G Hanawalt in Ashton Illinois on Tuesday March 30 1920 to examine eyes and fit glasses. Carlson has many pleased patients around Ashton. Mr and Mrs Carl Perrin of Chicago are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs William Aschenbrenner and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Carlson
LaSalle
Illinois
H. A. Bremmer
C. G. Hanawalt
Ashton
Carlson
Carl Perrin
Chicago
William Aschenbrenner
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. F. Gehant
E. Kern
Henry Foelsch
F. W. Doede
Joseph Andes
Steward Methodist Church
Fackler
Gazette Book Store
U. E. Church
Shannon
EK. Yeakel
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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