New Council Takes Up Duties and Pool Licenses Granted
The old village board closed its books and the new board with John M. Krug replacing Herman Mali convened. Committees were named, N. A. Petrie chosen village treasurer, and pool licenses granted after a past violation allowed under eighteens. Marshal Farrer faces a damage suit over an arrest incident as the board backs him in upholding the law. The appropriation ordinance drafting was postponed to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Krug
Herman Mali
Griffith
Street
Alley
Schafer
Krug
Berry
Shippee, Schafer and Ber
Wood
Strube
Shippee
N. A. Petrie
Andrew Reinhart
J. J. Cleary & Son
H. W. Pierce & Son
J. C. Griffith
Shippee and Berry
Marshal Farrer
Nicholas Meister
Near Rochelle
Meister
Illinois
United States
Meeting to plan Memorial Day at City Hall
A meeting at City Hall Tuesday evening to arrange Memorial Day plans had only three attendees. A follow up meeting is set for Friday evening at City Hall to boost citizen attendance and coordinate arrangements. St John’s Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and German language services at 10 30 a m with a teachers meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m The Orphan s Aid Society meets next Wednesday at the schoolhouse Pastor Henry Foelsch requests good turnout.
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City Hall
St. John’s Lutheran Church
The
Orphan’s Aid Society
Henry Foelsch
Automobile Insurance Agency Offers Low Cost Fire Theft Tornado Coverage
The Samson Auto Insurance Agency of Freeport Illinois insures autos trucks and tractors against fire theft and tornado with prompt claims. W H Venerich is the local representative for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson Auto Ins. Ags’n
Freeport
Ill
W. H. Venerich
Ashton to Shine Ladies Shoes at Putman's Market
A notice announces Ashton will shine ladies shoes Saturday from 2 to 5 pm at Putman's Meat Market. G. W. Gibary and Mother’s pay cards are listed in Gazette Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Putman's
W. Gibary
Mother's ‘Pay Cards
Gazette Store
National Mother's Day Observed by United Evangelical Church
Next Sunday national Mother's Day will be observed at United Evangelical Church with decorations and a sermon. Mothers are invited to attend services at Bradford in the afternoon and Ashton in the evening. The last Sunday quarterly service had record attendance and a high number of communicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Bradford
Ashton
Washington Grove Notes Pastor J W Davis
Our services were well attended and we exceeded our youth in the Inter-Church drive by more than 500. A Mother's Day program is set for eleven o'clock next Sunday morning and all are invited. The Go to Church campaign in Ogle county continues through May with Sunday school at ten and preaching at seven thirty.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Leagues
W. E. Kern
Washington Grove
Ogle
BBC
Geeding
Lady Larkspur serial begins in Gazette May 20
Ben Singleton loves his Aunt Alice, widow of his eccentric uncle, in a fanciful tale of romance and humor. The story promises humor and intrigue as readers await the May 20 Gazette installment. Also note Ashton baseball at Creston next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Singleton
Alice
Bob
Lady Larkspur
The
Gazette
Postmasters Promote Treasury Savings Certificates
Postmaster J A Roesler urges citizens to invest in Treasury Savings Certificates as part of a nation wide savings campaign. Certificates mature January 1 1925 and yield over 4 percent, backed by national resources, with tax exemptions and liquidity. Prices for May are 83 20 for 100 and 832 00 for 1000 denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Roesler
J. A Roesler
Treasury
Treasury Savings
Ordinance Creating Local Improvements Board Ashton Illinois
Ordinance No 1 Chapter 57 establishes a Board of Local Improvements in Ashton Lee County Illinois. Trustees Edgar C Shippee and Edwin A Berry appointed for the year beginning with passage through May 1 1921. Passed May 3 1920 Published May 6 1920. J C Griffith President Attest Ralph J Dean Village Clerk.
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Ashton
Lee County
Illinois
Edgar C. Shippee
Edwin A. Berry
Board of Local Improvements
J. C.,griffith
Ralph J. Dean
Anniversary observed by Ashton Lodge and Rebekah Lodge
The 101st anniversary of Ashton Lodge No. 977 and Rebekah Lodge No. 497 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was celebrated Friday evening May 7 with invitations extended to members and families. A four inning high school baseball game at Franklin Grove saw Ashton beat Franklin Grove 6 to 5 Tuesday afternoon.
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Ashton Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Independent Order of
Odd Fell
Franklin Grove
Ashton
Death of Child and Pigeon Flight From Ashton
A bereaved family in Steward loses their two year old son Ellwyn with illness suspected as croup or diphtheria. Funeral services were held at home with Rev. A. J. Bishop. Separately, 3500 homing pigeons from Chicago were released in Ashton for a race, facing east wind but expected to reach Chicago in under three hours. 15 flying clubs participated and War Department warnings were posted to protect the birds.
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Kate
John Abof
Alonzo
Ellwyn
Ute
Rebgide
Angel
Ashton
Steward
Ashton Fery
Ceme
A. J. Bishop
Steward Methodist Church
Chicago
Central
Lakeview
Ravenswood
Riverview
Logan
Humbolt
Pilsen
Lawnsdale
Stock Yards
South West Club
Robey
Irving Park
West Chicago
Hyde Park
Limited Club
R. Albers
Albers
War Department
Assembly Advice From Farm Bureau Meeting Notes
A fragmented set of do and don’t rules for Farm Bureau members urges careful reading, attendance, and restrained participation. It cautions against clique behavior, urges timely volunteering, and warns against resigning only when convenient, while stressing prudent information sharing.
Rural Eighth Grade Graduation Draws Large Attendance
A rural eighth grade graduation was well attended last Wednesday evening with 22 pupils in the class. Rev A D Klontz of Morgan Park gave the address and County Superintendent J W Miller presented diplomas. Mrs John Charters led singing with two solos while instrumental music by Randall Mende Wiener Alice Janet Lake and Alee Gehant reading accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Klontz
Morgan Park
J. W. Miller
Mra
John Charters
Maggie
Cement Laying Begins on Lincoln Highway Section
Cement work on the Lincoln Highway started Saturday from the Yorty corner southward. Contractors report about 200 car loads on hand and a cement mixer at the county line road. By Tuesday evening 500 feet of road had been laid and daily progress expected to increase once crews settle into the method. Legion Post 345 to meet Thursday night at 8 at the hall in the Odd Fellows building. Mystic Workers of the World hold a Thursday night meeting with an extended supper and invitation to all members.
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Eastern Star
Lincoln Highway
Yorty Corner
County Line Road
Legion
American Legion No. 345
M. N. Glenn
Odd Fellows Building
Mystic Workers Meeting
Mystic Workers of the World
Woodmen Hall
Lee County Farm Bureau Expands Boys and Girls Club Work
Under supervision the Lee County Farm Bureau expands youth club work to include sow and litter dairy calf and garment making clubs while continuing pig club activities. Local clubs form with five or more members and appoint leaders, meeting for trips and achievement day. Exhibits and premiums at Lee County Fair. fall achievement wards for top in each enterprise. Open to ages 12 to 20. apply to D. H. Warren Amboy Illinois by May 15.
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Lee County Farm Bureau
Lee County Fair
D. H. Warren
Lee County
Buresi
Amboy
Illinois
D. E. Warren Co
Bank Robbery at Compton Targets Safe Deposit Boxes
Robbers broke into Prest' National Bank at Compton last week and opened all safety deposit boxes except two. They took many deeds mortgages and bonds. The safe itself was left untouched and no clues point to the suspects though suspicious strangers were seen that day. The stolen bonds were registered. Gazette and Chicago Tribune $9.00.
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Compton
National Bank
Comp 6
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Council
J. W. Davis
Creston
Roesler
Y Child
John Absher
Chi
Cage
Your Farm Bureau
Lee
Association
Chicago Tribune
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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