Naghuga Supervisor Elected Chairman and Memorial Tablets Planned
Lee county board elected Ernest S. Dysart of Nachusa as chairman without opposition. M. J. Fielding presented the nomination, approved by acclamation. A memorial program contracted with Chicago Architectural Bronze for two tablets to honor 2,500 names at $4,500, to be installed in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest S. Dysart
Nachusa Township
Lee County
M. J. Fielding
Marion
Fielding
Bradshaw
William Brucker
Dysart
Edwards, Knetsch
Wheeler
Bradshaw and Bauer
William F. Burhenn
I. M. Goodwin
William F. Avery
Thomas L. Geiger
Frank Henry
Tolof T. Eide
Willis Frye
New County Home Committee
E. R. Oxnam
Dixon Chamber of Commerce
City
Court House
B. 8
Joseph Bauer
Hamilton
Roy Gooch
Lee Center
Charles Bradshaw
Compton
W. J. Edwards
Chicago Architectural Bronze Company
Dixon Telegraph
Farm freight rates cited as harming farmers profits
The Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry finds average freight rates on grain hay live stock eggs cotton rise 40 to 100 percent above 1918 levels. It reports farmers suffer a 72 cent dollar and urges immediate freight reductions for farm commodities. Mrs Henry W Krug and Arietta visited Rochelle Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
Congress
County Supervisor Committees Listed With Members
A historical list shows committee assignments for the county supervisors. Names include Todd Venerich Trostle Wheeler Glessner Bradshaw Edwards Sterling Richolson Andreas for Judiciary and other panels such as Claims Education Printing County Home Public Buildings and more with multiple members per group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Venerich
Trostle
Wheeler
Glessner
Bradshaw
Edwards
Sterling
Richolson
Andreas
Ackland
Gooch
Bauer
Brucker
Knetsch
Geiger
Burhemn
Henry
Spencer
Eide
Yenerich
Long
Avery
Yenlerich
Fielding
Burhenn
Goodwin
Bruck
Small Pox Cases Spreading in Ashton Prompt Vaccination
A week of illness followed by small pox in Ashton produced three cases quarantined in the village. Mayor Farrer ordered immediate vaccination for all school children by Monday morning, with many adults vaccinated as well. No new cases were reported and state health officials assist local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Ervan Smith
Farrer
Board of Health
State Board of Health
Henny Porten Stars as Anne Boleyn in Deception
Henny Porten, famed European screen star, portrays Anne Boleyn opposite Emil Jannings in the Paramount picture Deception at Pas time Theatre May 11. The film highlights Westminster Abbey coronations, Thames water pageants, and a knightly tournament, promising powerful appeal for American audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henny Porten
Europe
Anne Boleyn
Paramount
Miss Porten
Henry VIII
Henry Porten
America
Emil Jannings
Louis XV
Westminister Abbey
Thames
Killmer sells ten acres for chicken farm in town
A Tuesday deal between William Killmer and a Des Moines party transfers ten acres in the southwest town corner plus two Richardson avenue lots beside the railroad. The buyer plans a home and chicken farm. Also noted are a horseshoe match at local shops and the birth of Henry Cole Gruben Jr. to Mr and Mrs Henry A Gruben Rochelle on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Killmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry A. Gruben
Rochelle
Henry Cole Gruben, Jr
Letter From Jungles and Oil Prospecting in Venezuela
A field engineer for Sun Company describes a Venezuela boundary survey between Colombia and Venezuela. He details travel from Brooklyn to Maracaibo, rugged jungle work, mules and natives, swampy concessions, and health cautions against malaria. He notes plans to return to Ashton by July 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Tachira
Mr. Dean
Ashton Gazette
South America
Venezuela
Brooklyn
S. 8
Maracaibo
Porto Rico
Guracao
Dutch West Indies
la Guayra
la Guracao
Caracas
Jaracas
Tam
Caribbean Sea
Andes Mountains
Tropics
Ho Country
Ashton
Herwig
Church notices from the Grimmsdale area
The Presbyterian and Lutheran churches announce a Thursday scramble supper at 6:30 followed by film shows at 7:30 about Mexico. May 7 services include 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship and 6:30 p.m. evening service. Lutheran schedule features German service at 10:30 and various meetings through next week. Methodist notes list prayers, choir rehearsals, May 5 program, and May 7 services with sermon titles centered on church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharine
Griffith
Mexico
Eryone
John’s Lutheran Church
Isaiah
Henry Sentler
Orphans’ Aid Society
Luther League
Henry Foelsch
Inter Hi Y Club Social and Bean Feed at Franklin Grove
The Inter Hi Y social drew large delegations from several clubs at Franklin Grove last week. Prof Johnson of the AA College spoke on the value of education, with a program including solos by Marion Aschenbrunner. A lunch followed and the event ended late. Some members planned the Christian Calling Conference trip to Chicago, while the Pioneer Group meeting was postponed due to a smallpox scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grove
Johnson
1. M., . A. College
Vra Buck
Marion Aschenbrenner
Andrew Aschenbrenner
Association College
Chicago
Prayer meeting and Sunday services led by Rev Wm Albrecht
The notice lists a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 20 p m led by Rev Wm Albrecht and Sunday worship with Sunday school at 9 80 a m, K L B E at 6 45 p m, and preaching at 7 30 p m Bradford. next Sunday Sunday school at 9 30 and sermon at 10 30 a m inviting all. signature F Brandfellner Pastor. Ordinance No 1 Chapter No 59 creates a Board of Local Improvements in Ashton Illinois with trustees John J a and Acham Strube for the year beginning and ending May. ordinance takes effect after publication. J B Paryer President J Dean Village Clerk. Oesterheld of Dixon attended this city Saturday evening. sash timber inquiries and local mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
William Quick
Ogel
Zeller
Anutsider
Epworth League
Floyd Cook
Burnelle Wis
James A. Foard
Aspro
Wm. Albrecht
Bradford
F. Brandfellner
Ashton
Lee County
Illinois
John J. A
Acham Strube
Gage
J. B. Paryer
J. Dean
Local Doctor Describes Quarantine Precautions for Disease Control
A local doctor explains how medical staff enter quarantined areas for smallpox scarlet fever and diphtheria and prevent spread. He wears a tight fitting robe and head gear, disinfects hands after patient contact, and removes the robe to a separate space until reuse to avoid carrying the disease.
Ashton Post 845 American Legion to Meet Thursday
Regular meeting of Ashton Post No. 845 American Legion Thursday evening at 8:00. Full attendance requested as Decoration Day arrangements will be made. By order of the Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ashton Post No
Citizens called to Memorial Day planning meeting
A meeting of the citizens is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the city hall to plan proper observance of Memorial Day. A good attendance is desired.
Pastime Theatre May 6 to May 11 film lineup
The Pastime Theatre announces a week of showings beginning Saturday May 6 with WM Hart in The Whistle and Pollard in Years to Come. Monday May 1 features Keeping up with Lizzie with two reel comedies then: Wednesday May 10 Western Thoroughbred with two reel comedy. Thursday May 11 Deception Big Special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastime Theatre
Hart
Pollard
Lizzie
Thorobred
Painting by Experienced Painters at Fifty Cents per Hour
An advertisement promotes painting services by Frank H. Bassler at 50 cents per hour. A separate note states the district Sunday school convention at the Presbyterian church was canceled last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hou
Frank H. Bassler
Presbyterian Church
Village Board Adopts Budgets and Appoints Officials
The newly elected village board began its fiscal year with bills around 800 dollars paid. Arthur Kersten Wesley Attig and Krug joined. Nathan A. Petrie was chosen treasurer. JB Ainsworth retained as marshal at 75 dollars. Pool licenses issued. Local Improvements Board created with Wagner and Strube, council adjourned early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kersten
Wesley Attig
Krug
Farver
Wagner and
Strube
Wagner
Kersten
Attig
Knapp and
Light—Knapp
Nathan A. Petrie
W. H. Yenerich
Farger
JB. F. Ainsworth
W. B. Farrer
Mr. Ainsworth
H. W. Pierce
J. K. Thome
J. J. Cleary & Son
Harvey Cline
Board of
John J. Wagner
Adam Strube
Reynolds Church News Promotes Services and Sale
Reynolds Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev J G Feucht the new minister will officiate One Cent Sale now on at Charters.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Naghuga
Amboy
Henry W. Krug
Arietta
Schade
Reinke’s Market
Fred Santelmans
John A. Wagner
Lee C. Herwig
The
Sun
Christan
Professor Fackler
Merril T. MacPherson
United Evangelical Church
Oesterheld
Dixon
Timothy Hay
Andrew Scarpf
Cresence Stadeble
C. F.ainsworth
Marshal
Board of Local Improvements
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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