Grand Detour Night Stop Labeled by Chicago Motor Club Run
The Chicago Motor Club I A C announces a night pass through Grand Detour for its motor club run. Road closure or detour details advised for residents and travelers during the event.
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16 May 1912
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Ashton Gazette in Ashton, Illinois
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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
Grand Detour to host interclub motor clash June 6 7
Grand Detour is set as the stop for the Chicago Automobile Club and Chicago Athletic Association interclub match on June 6 and 7. Thomas J. Hay is referee and C G Simsabaugh starter with J I Burton as chief checker. Route plans run Elgin to Dixon and back via Rockford Oregon Ashton Rochelle 250 miles total each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Illinois Athletic Club
W. E. Starmaker
Co. M. C
C. Lewin
Lwearsay
Dixon
Elgin
Rockford
Oregon
Ashton
Rochelle
Thomas J. Hay
C. G. Simsabaugh
J. ©. Burton Ds
Chicago Automobile Club
Chicago Athletic Association
Franklin Reporter Sold to Western Historical Press
Franklin Grove destroys old ties as S. D. Remley sells Franklin Reporter office and equipment to the Western Historical Press of Iowa City. J. C. Cook becomes president and manager and Bela R. Halderman remains local editor and assistant manager with a pledge of service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Reporter
S. D. Remley
Western Historical Pass
Iowa City
J. C. Cook
Ils Prsident
Cook
Franklin Grove
Bela R. Halderman
Celebration plans form for M W A band July event
A special M W A band meeting formed committees for the July celebration in this city. Fred A Richardson Theodore McCade and Clifford Knapp lead the advertising panel. Additional committees on program music amusements and finance were named and will start work. Lafayette bandaid local group will provide extensive music for day and night activities. The celebration spans a full day and nearly twenty four hours with an old fashioned calli thumpian parade and a large fireworks display in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Richardson
Theodore McCade
Clifford Knapp
Lafayette
Eighth Grade Graduation in Rural Opera House
Eighth grade graduation in a rural community drew a large audience at the opera house. Prof. F. W. Dunlat of Dixon College gave the main address, Supt. L. W. Miller spoke briefly, and diplomas were presented. The Lee Center orchestra of 15 performed many numbers as students from four schools were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
IF. W. Dunlat
Dixon College
L. W. Miller
Waiidi ™ Ue
A. G. Burnham
Dixon
Lee Center Orchestra
Pearl Billmire
Frances Allen
Ruth Zelleir
New Overland Touring Calls Draw Admiration
John A. Kersten and John M. Killmer received their new Overland touring calls Tuesday evening and have been greatly admired by those who have seen them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kersten
John M. Killmer
New Postal Ruling Expands Rural Parcel Delivery
The plan, effective July 1, 1912, expands parcels post to rural routes with charges of one cent per two ounces, two cents per ounce over, up to a 25 cent maximum. If successful, city deliveries may follow. the rule runs through 1914. Also reports Henning Shoe Store sale to Randall and Lake after 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John C. Henning
Emmet J. Ramdall
Charles F. Lake
Rochelle
Whic
Randall & Lake
Aston
Henning
Ashton
Hamburg
Germany
Chicago
South Dakota
Dakota
Iowa
Avizon
Lake
Daniel Degner Baaly Cuts From Wire Fence Accident
Daniel Degner sustained severe facial cuts last Friday evening when thrown into a barb wire fence as a cart horse bolted toward a tree. He was taken to town for treatment and required eight stitches. He is recovering. United Evangelical Church report: despite bad weather a good crowd heard Rev. Geo. A. Walter discuss The Manner of the Coming Again of Jesus Christ. Next Sunday sermon: The Importance of the Coming Again of Jesus Christ with the ladies quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Degner Baaly
Daniel Degner
Daniel
United Evangelical Church
Geo. A. Walter
Jesus Christ
Grain Shipment From Middlebury Marks New Station Start
The first grain shipment from the new Middlebury station on the electric line left last week. Harvey Heidenthal, owner of the farm 50 miles southeast of town and west of the station, sold his 1911 corn crop to O. C. Baker who paid $3,450 by check. Farming remains profitable despite high land costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleburry
Middlebury
Harvey Heidenthal
O. C. Baker
Heidenthal
Baker
Harvey
Commencement Dates Noted For Local Schools
The Ashton Public school grammar room will hold graduation Tuesday evening June 4. The Hi sd school will hold its commencement Thursday evening June 6. N A Petrie returned home Tuesday after visiting Mr and Mrs S F Mills at Parish New York. he reports Mrs Mills has improved considerably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Public School
N. A. Petrie
S. F. Mills
Parish
New York
Mr. Petrie
Sunday School Convention at Bradford United Evangelical
The Bradford township Sunday school convention will meet next Sunday at 1 30 PM in the Bradford United Evangelical church. The program includes devotional by Charles Seebach, a talk on The Old Law and the New Life by Rev Geo A Walter, discussion on Today's Legislation and Temperance by Anin Saloon League representative, a address by A W Rosecrans, and a session on Teachers and Teaching by Rev A E Simester followed by business and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Township
Bradford
A. E. Simester
Frost Hits Fields Narrowing Early Fruit Prospects
A heavy frost blanketed the ground Monday morning and ice formed in watering troughs. Some fear the frost will reduce the fruit crop. A lighter white frost followed Tuesday morning. The asparagus business suffered a severe setback.
Ida E Billmire Confined At Rockford Hospital For Knee Ailment
Miss Ida E Billmire is confined at Rockford Hospital with a knee ailment. She has suffered for a long time and sought hospital care to reduce standing. Latest reports indicate she is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Hospital
Ida E. Billmire
Miss Billmire
DeKalb and Ashton High School Baseball Clash Planned
DeKalb high school baseball is set to host Ashton high school Saturday afternoon. The teams were previously scheduled to play last Saturday but weather canceled that game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Ashton High
Ashton
Junior Class Reception Honors Seniors at Ashtor High
The Ashtor high school Junior class hosted a Saturday evening reception at the opera house to honor the Senior class. The hall featured class color pennants and floral decorations. A Junior prophecy by Vermon Shippee preceded a banquet with sandwiches scalloped potatoes meat loaf and desserts. Toasts by both classes and Prof. Streeter capped the event. Thirty-one attendees reported a very enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtor High School
Opera House
Vermon Shippee
B. A. Streeter
Lucile Ramdall
Gazette misprints spark reader amusement
The Gazette recalls three typographical slips from last week that swapped city treasurer and city marshal names and altered salaries. The piece notes linotype errors went unnoticed by readers while a Denver Chamber run schedule mentions leaving Denver May 21 and reaching Indianapolis June 9 on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
N. A. Petrie
Farrer
Denver Chamber of Commerc Sociability Automobile Run
Ashton
Denver
Indianapolis
President Signs the Pension Bill for Civil War Veterans
The President signed the so called Dollar a Day pension bill Saturday night making it law before midnight. The act increases pensions for 420 865 veterans and provides $13 to $30 monthly depending on service and age. A letter from Congressman McKenzie explains the rates for Civil War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
McCumber
Burnham
Sherwood
Adair, Russell
Carl C. Anderson
White House
Princeton
McKenzie
Washington, D. C
Ashton Gazette
Congress
Conference Committee
Taft
John. McKenzie
Pasture for Rent for 50 Head of Cattle
Mra C B Shottenkirk offers pasture for rent suitable for fifty head of cattle. Located for use by interested buyers or lessees seeking grazing land. Contact details not provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra C. B. Shottenkirk
Also Mentioned on This Page
BIG Motor Club
Motor Club
I. A. C. Run
C. G. Linsabaugh
Franklin
W. A. Band
Lafayette Band
Post Office Department
The
New Firim
Henning Shoe
M'Kenzie
Batiste
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Illinois
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