13 May 1915
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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
City council approved a water system upgrade plan, funding sources not specified, with construction to modernize pumps and pipelines. Officials cited improved reliability and future capacity. The measure passed on a 7 to 2 vote amid limited public comment.
The Ashton Illinois village council passes a waterworks ordinance establishing rules and rates. A minimum charge of six dollars per year applies with higher rates for usage over five thousand gallons per quarter. The measure covers taps, permits, separate meters, owner liability, and enforcement responsibilities.
The文章 describes a trunk parade style baseball game in Ashton with north and south side lineups led by W. Weishaar and G. Hamel, a note on umpire needed, and a Card of Thanks from the Randall family. It also announces a convention cancellation and real estate opportunities in Thief River Valley with Lane Co. and Thief River Falls details.
The Gazette promotes 1916 calendars and invites community patronage. A voting contest offers a $5.00 tankard for the most popular lady, with one vote per cents of merchandise purchased and 100 votes per dollar in trade. Contest starts May 13 with closing date to be announced.
Friday morning a man left Flagg street tracks and chased trains briefly. Ida E Billmire of Franklin drove visited relatives in the city Thursday. Funeral attendees for John W Randall from out of town included George Welsch and Mrs John Marsh of Goodland Indiana. Roads, parades, and band concerts filled a busy calendar with Epworth League banquet and 1910 class party for Ervin A. Roesler. Senator Cliffe discussed state funding for an epileptic colony and the DeKalb Normal at a Manhattan pace. locals favored road work over waterways.
Livery barn business offered for private sale due to departure for California on May 15. Includes horses harness and buggies. Interested parties may call to inspect. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Litt William Killmer.
Rural school commencements near Franklin Grove and Ashton delayed by scarlet fever will be held Thursday at 8 o clock in the Ashton high school auditorium. The program features piano and vocal solos, readings, a saxophone duet, and diplomas presented by County Superintendent Miller with John H. Byers as speaker.
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