Springfield candidate declares for Congress in 1910 primary
Joan C. McKenzie of Elizabeth Illinois announces intention to seek the Republican nomination to succeed Frank O Lowden in the district. He pledges frank conduct, tariff prudence, strong navy, Panama Canal completion, solid money, railroad regulation, pensions, resource conservation, and party loyalty while respecting constituents and opposing one man rule. A divorce notice for Christina Marvin from Charles Marvin follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Panama Canal
Joan C. McKenzie
Elizabeth, Ill
Publicity Clash with Ashton Gazette Editor
An Ashton Illinois editorial defends free press against a local figure who demanded his name be withheld from the Gazette. The editor vows to continue publishing news with neutral reporting on village affairs despite threats and social pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ralph J. Dean
Ditor Ashton, Gazette
Ashton
Illinois
Electric lighting plant to be installed in Ashton store
A. W. Rosecrans & Company bought an electric lighting plant for 45 lights at 32 candle power with 40 watt tungsten burners. A three horsepower engine drives the dynamo. installation will be in the store basement. Clifford Knapp and Lester Biddle will handle installation and wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rosecrans & Company
Clifford Knapp
Fairbanks, Morse Co
Lester Biddle
Steward
City Council Approves Dog Tag Ordinance With Shooting Clause
The new City Council adopts a dog licensing rule requiring city tags by June 1 to cover all dogs. Males 2 dollars, females 5, muzzles August to September. Any dog not compliant may be shot on sight by the city marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Council
Zeller
Oesterheld
Cleveland
Ohio
Roesler
Moore
Fred A. Richardson
Tuck
H. C. Moore
Richardson
Street
Zeller, Roesler and
Oesterheld, Tuck and Roesler
Moore, Zeller and Tuck
Oesterheldyn Rucker
Aly
Oesterheld and
William Farrer
Joseph A. Roesler
Mary Reinhart
Philip Erich
Editor's attack on Lowden linked to Carroll County editor
In a critique of Lowden's withdrawal from the Congressional race, all Illinois papers and editors echoed scorn except one Carroll County editor. The piece ridicules him as a moon born mix of bedbug and wasp, claiming he seeks satisfaction from both ends and criticizes his temperament. Zibe Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Congressional District
Illinois
Lowden
Mohican
Carroll County
Zibe Landers
Sterling Rug Works Rug Cleaning and Restoration
Sterling Rug Works continues rug making from old carpet and guarantees all work. Specializes in carpet cleaning removing dirt moths and eggs. Kas per's spotter removes grease tar and other stains at 25 cents per bottle. Inquiries to Lew Wood Ashton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Rug Works
Kasper
Lewis Wood
Ashton
Illinois
Sunday school convention set for Ashton township
The Ashton township Sunday schools hold their annual convention with sessions at the Presbyterian church in the afternoon and the Methodist church in the evening. Programs include sermons, workshops, teacher training, and talks on church and home relations. Mrs Anna Henning dies after illness. funeral Monday in Dysart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Township
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
C. W. Griffith
W. C. Venerich
I. R. Titus
Pres. Co. S
Ass’n
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. McKey
A. W. Rosecrans
I. R. Trrus
L. P. Warrington
G. A. Walter
Anna Henning
Wm. G. Henning
Second Street West
Anna Ruepp
Germany
Ashton
Illinois
John C. Henning
Chicago
Dysart
Waterloo
Butte
Mont
Lena
A. H. Phillips
Brooklyn
Iowa
William G
Henry H. Arlington
Charles
Cedar Rapids
George
Geo. Halley
Westfield
Walter Glenny
Akron
Frank
Ft. Mickey
N. Y
Nick Ruepel
Cincinnati
Henry
John Semler
Lutheran Church
Goetz
Fort Dodge
Frank Cole
M. E. Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Waterloo Daily Courier
Rochelle Wet Vote Recount Reverses Dry Victory
After a recount in Rochelle the wets gain six vote majority overturning a tie of 423 to 423. Four dry ballots were invalidated for ward error and two for missing judge initials on the back of the ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Boundry
Franklin Young Man Die d Robert Crawford of Franklin Grove
Robert Crawford 23 son of Mr and Mrs R W Crawford Franklin Grove died Thursday morning at Dixon hospital from tuberculosis of the brain after long illness and hospital treatment He returned home in spring but grew worse He leaves his parents three brothers and a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crawford
R. W. Crawford
Franklin Grove
Dixon Hospital
Mothers Day Proclaimed With White Carnation Tribute
The article discusses Sunday May 8 as Mothers Day to honor living and departed mothers. It links the date to universal motherhood, promotes wearing white carnations as a symbol of purity and virtue, and notes guidance from the Modern Woodmen of America head consul urging members to visit or write mothers and to honor their memory with flowers or reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of America
Dixon Supervisors Name Yearly Committees and Chair
Dixon Supervisors organized for the year with Sherman L. Shaw elected chairman. A long list of committees was appointed by Chairman Shaw including Judiciary led by Charles Evans and numerous others such as Finance, Claims, Alms House, Pauper Claims, Fees and Salaries, Public Buildings, Contingent Expenses, Education, Town Accounts, Old Soldiers, Printing, Roads and Bridges, Purchasing, Rules, and Grand Detour Bridge. John Newcomer is named night man at the depot with Joe Cassassa moving to Wheaton as operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Sherman L. Shaw
Lee Center
Shaw
Charles Evans
Evans
Buckley
Sullivan
Bauer
Dysart
Wells
Cook
Edwards
Welty
Buckaloo
Malach
Fischer
Huyett
Vosburg
Moyer
Will
Wagner
Long
Jones
Johnson
Fordham
Gross
Hart
Buckley, Wells, Sullivan, Long
Parsons
Moy
John Newcomer
Joe Cassassa
Wheaton
Some of Our Trade Winners Embrace Low Prices
New lots of 27 inch embroideries appeal to buyers seeking fine goods at very low prices. Short end unbleached muslin 6 cts per yard, working clothing room with unchanged prices, blue bib overalls 50 cts, Brownie overalls 25 cts, silks offered with strong value, extensive hosiery stock, bring empty cracker cans, soap certificates redeemable for free soap, lace curtains at 1.00, ladies hose 15 eds, men’s underwear 25 cts, grocery department emphasizes clean fresh goods at low prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator McKenzie
Jo Daviess County
Congress
Springfield
R. S. Farrand
Christina Marvin
Charles Marvin
East End
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
Barge Electric Light Plant
Blind Boone
Modern Woodmen
Emma Smith
Jessie Brosius
John W. Boone
N. A. Petrie
Pres. C. K. Northrup
Odd Fellows Meeting
Odd Fellows
NEW City Council
Marshall Farrer
Henning
Miss Tuck
Oregon
Earl Bemis
Elizabeth Tuck
Marria
G. Eldred Marsh
Church of God
Charles Tuck
the Gazette
Franklin
Oherman L. Shaw
Par
Sons
Edwards, Dysart
Bauer, Welty
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Cahan
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