Memorial Day Observance Planned for May 30
A city meeting chose A W Rosecrans as chair and outlined committees for Memorial Day events to be held May 30 in the school yard if weather permits. Rev B C Lumsden to give the oration, with Rev J H Davis to offer prayer for unknown dead. Local Legion to assume future duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Petrie
Memorial Association
A. W. Rosecrans
Marshall
Lewis~Wood
B.C. Lumsden
Dixon
Migs Ruth Zeller
H. L. Basford
L. T. Moore
William Schade
George F.schafer
Mortimer
Clifford Knapp
Panse H. Boyd
American Legion
Life Insurance and Social Welfare Arguments
A historical discussion notes claims about life insurance reducing poverty and supporting families. It cites figures on women in the workforce, children leaving school for work, widows, and the impact of life insurance on national poverty, arguing the profession is still in its infancy and that true protection is viewed as a duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Faust
Electricity Out Friday Planned By Utilities
The electric current will be off Friday all day unless weather prevents work on the lines. Utilities have a lot of work to do and Friday is considered the best day to cut the current.
Eastern Star Plans Cleaning of Masonic Hall
Members will meet to clean the Masonic hall this Thursday afternoon at 1 30. All who can, men as well as women, are urged to come and bring your cleaning utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
New Era Circle Plans May Meeting at Church Parlor
The May group of the New Era Circle will entertain next Friday May 14 in the church parlors. Mrs Mary Doolittle from Chi a field secretary will give the address. A profitable and enjoyable time is promised with all ladies and church friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Era Circle
Mary Doolittle
Chi
Evening Blessings Theme at Presbyterian Church Service
The Presbyterian church announces an evening service next Sabbath at 7 30 with Evening Blessings. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 and Sabbath School at 10 200. The New Era Circle meeting is noted elsewhere. Theolittie, a noted speaker, will address the ladies. Pastor William H Manshard invites all women.
Burned in Gasoline Explosion Injures Bradford Man
Luthor Sword suffered severe burns to his left hand and car upholstery after a lantern used while filling his automobile at the Adam Schinber farm in Bradford Township caused an explosion Monday evening. Friends say the injuries could have been worse and are relieved they are not more serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthor Sword
Adam Schinber
Bradford Township
Asparagus Season Opens Amid Heavy Rain Growth
The asparagus season begins in full as harvests surge with rain aiding growth. A large shipment was made Sunday evening with several hundred crates collected. Joan A. Wagner and Nic Scha neberg were summoned to Dixon to serve on the petit jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan A. Wagner
Nic Schaneberg
Dixon
Ogle County War Honor Roll Told By John Mead
Record by county recorder John Mead details Ogle County's World War I service including 1,257 locals who served, 589 volunteers and 668 in selective service, 30 died, 53 wounded, 8 gas kept, and notes on distinguished alums like Ralph Hill and Edmund Hastings. Also describes home front efforts and Liberty Loan achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Ogle
Ogle County
John O ‘Mead
Meads Well
Ogie County
Red Cross
Ralyn Hill
Rockvale
A Corps
Mead
Megd
Aittle
Singer Adyere
Sunday School Convention Goes On with Talks and Programs
The Sunday school convention in Reynolds township includes Rev John Stamm of Hyangelt Theological Seminary Naperville as main speaker. A youth choir, devotional exercises, and childrens day planning are described along with services at Oakdale camp meeting preparations and church events across several dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirne
Reynolds Township
of. John
Hyangelt'Theological Seminary
Naperville
Rav
Steward
Stamm Thaw
J. W. Davis
Ras
J. W. Davis Meiner
Ted
Soltman
W. Albrecht Sant John Over
Ashton to Host First Town Team Ball Game
The town team will play its first game at Ashton next Sunday against Kings Budgeriber. Gavette reports the event, with admission set at two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Kings
Henry Zimple dies after illness at Ashton age 74
Henry Zimple passed away yesterday morning after a brief illness at 74 years old. He lived in Ashton and is survived by his wife and seven children in Iowa Minnesota and finished with funeral plans pending. He was a longtime member of Ashton Camp No 48 Modern Woodmen of America. A fuller obituary will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimple
August C. Griese
Bradford Township
Germany
William of
Traer
Lowa
Bertha Sindlinger
Lakefield
Minesota
Elizabeth Griese
Ashton
Margaretiitubel
Laurens
Iowa
Charles of
Clinton
Emma Larson
Pailmont
Minnesota
Henry F. Zimple
Ashton Camp No. 48
Modern Woodmen’ of America
Henry Zimple
Goodrow Wing First Honor At Peoria Life Agency
A. L. Goodrow, Peoria Life Insurance agent for the company in Northern Illinois, reports his agency force top in the nation for producing the largest business last week. The Peoria company marks President’s Month with a goal of two million dollars in new business this month, after $900,000 in the first week. Goodrow, though indisposed briefly, has resumed work and expanded his territory and personal quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L Goodrow
Nuern
Peoria ‘Life Insurance Company
Ilinois
United States
Peoriaite
Emmett
Dianess
Policien Arate
Goodrow
Paving Matter Confirmed In Court In Ash ton
The Lee County Circuit Court, Judge Oscar E Heard presiding, confirmed the paving assessment roll for the city street improvement. Objectors on Cartwright Avenue opposed the plan but supported a roughly 18 percent assessment reduction. Local Improvements noted the project on Lincoln Highway would save taxpayers money by delaying contract delays.
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Lee County
Oscar E. Heard
Freeport
John E. Erwin
Dixon
Cartwright ‘Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Neas
Ashton
Ashtorf
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E. G. Lumsden
Odd Fellowship In
America
Oda Fellows
Rebekah
Methodist Church
Epworth Beague
Kbrn
the World
Jn Page
Heynolds
Church
Oakdale Y
Ildren
Oakdale Op M
Maze
LeMars
Town
W. F. Heil
Harris- Pa
A.mack
Westa College
Oakdale
United Evangelical l
Gharek
Wesley Attig
Ne John's Lutheran Church
Oes
Henry Foulsch
Budgeriber
Enry Zimple
Short Hines
Goodrow Wing
City Maling
Martin Krug
Gagette
Chicago Tribune
Franklin’ Grove
Ashton Gazette
Peracles
Ashton, Illinois
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