Wind Storm Devastates Farms and Walton Amid Valley Damage
A Mississippi Valley wind storm Sunday night caused extensive farm damage across the region. In Walton the center of destruction, most buildings fell while Catholic churches survived. At Wagner’s farm four horses died when the barn collapsed. other losses included windmills, sheds, and a destroyed elevator and depot. A note lists public notices and local ads, including subscription details and a 1918 road-bid meeting in Lafayette Illinois.
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Mississippi Valley
Ashton
Wm. Farrer
John A. Wagner
John Sohn
Mr. Wagner
Mr. Sohn
August Heinzeroth
Joseph Moats
John Drummond
Lee County
Walton
Woodman Hall
McCoy
Hiram Noble
Burlington
Lutherans plan quadricentennial lectures for 1917
The United States Lutherans join worldwide plans to mark Luther’s 400th anniversary with lectures nationwide. Organized by the Martin Luther Quadriacentenary Lyceum, the program aims to highlight Reformation’s influence on democracy and society rather in proselytizing. A launch meeting occurred at St Matthew's in New York with 100 prominent Lutherans pledging to publicize and educate. A potential lasting monument, possibly a midwest Lutheran university or memorial arch in Washington, is proposed though fundraising is uncertain.
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United States
Martin Luther Quadriacentenary Lyceum
St Matthew’s
Broome
Elizabeth Streets
New York
Martin Luther
America
Middle West
Washington
Funeral for Dysart resident Martin Kerner
Dysart mourns the death of Martin Kerner born September 4 1870 in Leecot Illinois died March 18 at 42 years after a long illness. Survived by wife Christina two children John and Bessie mother Mrs Christians brother George Kersten and many friends. Funeral held Tuesday at the church with interment in Dysart cemetery Reverend Lorenz officiating.
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Martin Ner
Dysart
Kerner
Cedar Ri
Cedar Rapids
George Kersten
Martin Kerner
Leecotty
Illinois
Iowa
Christina Kersten
John
Bessie
Lorenz
Dan Fry
Banse
Garrison
Confirmation of Catechumens at St John’s Lutheran
The English class of Catechumens will be confirmed Sunday March 30 at St John’s Lutheran church. Service begins at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. Preparatory service at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. All catechumens and those seeking the Lord’s Supper are urged to attend.
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Ashton Lodge No. 977
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dr J E Carlson Optician to Visit Ashton on Monday
Dr J E Carlson the Optician will be at Dr Bremmer's office in Ashton on Monday March List from 11 a m to 3 p m for glasses fitting. Those wishing to consult should call early. Smrra's Pharmacy offers Sun Chick Starter Developing feed Grit Charcoal and Beef Scraps.
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Ashton
J. E. Carlson
Smrra
Hamlin Retires. Rochelle Welcomes New Store Ownership
G W Hamlin retires after 24 years as Rochelle's leading dry goods merchant selling to Rockford's I L Cutting. Cutting plans a full Rochelle remodel and new fixtures to make the shop the finest in town. Also noted are Packard Auto oil claims, Smith's Pharmacy sales, Guy Shottenkirk Los Angeles visit, and household goods from Griffith Moore calf food line.
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G. W. Hamlin
Rochelle
I. L. Cutting
Rockford
Hamlin
Cutting
Cutting & Company
Packard Auto
Pennsylvania
Smith’s Pharmacy
News of the City Tells of Easter Visit Farewells
A parade of townsfolk travel and visit across Illinois and Minnesota as Easter breaks. Mrs. Bohart travels with Clyde to Chicago before he returns to Winona. Cris Roth visits George Schafter in nearby towns, then heads to Amboy. W B Garrett leaves for Thermopolis after weeks with his mother. Mildred Griffith returns from Champaign for Easter at home with the Griffiths. Mrs. Smith and daughter Ethel visit Mrs. Wiener in Dixon where she recently broke her right arm. Mrs. King of Redwood Falls visits with A. J. Nickey’s family, later heading to Rockford. Miss Josie Linquist visits Chicago. she and Miss Simester return to the city for rest.
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Frank Bohart
Clyde
Chicago
Winona
Minnesota
Cris Roth
Wall Lake
Iowa
George W. Schafer
Amboy
W. B. Garrett
Thermopolis
Wyoming
Garrett
Mildred Griffith
Champaign
State University
J. C. Griffith
Friend Smith
Ethel
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Wiener
Dixon
Josie Linquist
Alfred E. Simester
Simester
James
Linquist
Kathryn Bremmer
Ruth Farrer
Maude Kersten
Naperville
John H. Reten
Kers
H. L. Sindlinger
Art Sindlinger
Lancaster
California
August
Methodist Church
C. W. Jonker
Methodist
Jonker
Doctor Stanley Foot Surgeon Visits Ashton
Dr. Stanley, foot specialist, will be in Ashton Saturday until 4 p.m. at Kelly's old hotel on March 29. He treats coins bunions and all foot troubles. Warts and moles removed. Calls to all city areas without extra charge. Also advertises The Gift Shop with stamped linens notions and hand painted china. Mrs Evpora F&e, prop.
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Stanley
Ashton
Kelly’s Old Hotel
Evpora
Sheep Shearing In Full Force At Local Yards
The sheep shearing season is in full swing with 4 400 sheep currently being shorn and a shipment of 6 000 due after completion later this week. Four men operate power shears, with John Confer returning to the trade and setting a high weekly record of 310 sheep in 174 hours. The electric motor drives the machinery from a private plant at the yards and several carloads of wool are expected to be ready for shipment as the season ends. The closing number of the Modern Woodmen Entertainment course, featuring John F. Chambers, will be held Friday night in the opera house with tickets on sale at the Gazette Book Store.
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John ‘Confer
Opera House
John F. Chambers
Gazette Book
Donde
Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of Lewis Payne
LuLu M. RutLepcE expresses gratitude to the Odd Fellows Lodge M W A and friends for sympathy and help during illness and after the passing of her father Lewis Payne. Miss Loula Quick was a Sunday guest with her brother Harry at DeKalb.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Lewis Payne
LuLu M. Rutlepce
Loula Quick
Harry
DeKalb
Oldest resident Lewis Payne dies after long illness
Lewis Payne a long time resident and former lumber businessman died Friday at 7 45 am at Mrs E Stephan home after months of stomach cancer He was born January 27 1889 at Terre Haute Indiana and moved to Illinois as a boy He lived near Ashton and operated a local lumber yard later investing in western land He is survived by a daughter Mrs Lulu M Rutledge of Overbrook Penn and brothers John near his home and Chester of Dixon Funeral services were held Sunday at Mrs Stephan home conducted by Rev Alfred E Simester Interment was in Ashton Cemetery He was a member of Ashton Camp 48 Modern Woodmen of America and Ashton Lodge 977 I O O F The Odd Fellows assisted with services
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Ashton Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Wuernas
Lewis Payne
Brother Payne
Ashton
E. Stephan
Samue Payne
Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Payne
J. C. Griffith
Lulu M. Rutledge
Overbrook
Pennsylvania
John
Chester Payne
Dixon
Stephan
Alfred E. Simester
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ashton Camp
Modern Woodman of America
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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Gazette
Lafayette
County of Ogle
State of Illinois
Yorty School House
Mayfist
T. B. Nettleton
Linscott
Hardesty
Clarence Drummond
Martin
Luther
Guy Shottenkirk
Los Angeles
Griffith & Moore
Blachford
Magaziine
TopAy’s Magazine
Canton
Ohio
Earl J. Howey
James Batchelor
Lewis. Payne
Dr. Root
Johnson’s Oil Refining Co
Smith’s
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Chea Ashton
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