Rural school graduation at opera house evidences strong local interest
The first rural school graduation in this vicinity was held at the opera house on Saturday evening. Four graduates from three districts spoke on topics ranging from Purpose in Life to The Love of Nature. The Ashton High School orchestra, soloists, and the County Superintendent I F Edwards added to the evening as diplomas were presented and praised the country schools and Lee County's system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satuday
Hannah ER. Wendel
Iva Feldkirchner
Wendel
Aaron and
Blanche McDougall
Mary Tourtillott
Aaron McDougall
Wilber Haughter
Brecunier
Sanders School
Kathryn Schade
Ashton High School
Graduation Marks First Rural School Ceremony Here
The town notes the completion of the first rural school graduation in the area. Although the event ends a milestone, organizers say the work is far from finished and anticipate a larger class, growing interest, and a steadily expanding audience in the next year.
Many Trains Change Time on Galena Division
New timetable notes on Northwestern lines report changes to several trains. No. 5 Portland train debuts at 8 11 p m. No. 17 westbound arrives 16 minutes earlier and departs 6 51 p m. No. 1 Overland Limited leaves an hour earlier at 7 11 p m. No. 25 now branches north at Tama at 8 26 p m. stops Ashton for tickets north of Belle Plaine. No. 20 eastbound advances 28 minutes to 11 01 a m. No. 2 Overland Limited now 11 40 a m east. No. 14 departs 4 17 p m two minutes earlier. Mail closure at post office shifts earlier due to Nos. 20 and 17 changes.
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Galena
Northwestern
Portland
Clinton
Omaha
Tama
Ashton
Belle Plaine
Rochelle
Oregon
Honest Farewell From a Subscribing Figure
A veteran editor dismisses excuses for unpaid or canceled subscriptions. The piece urges truthful feedback, advising readers to settle debts, then tell editors they will no longer support the paper. It mocks the habit of borrowing papers and urges choosing a different occupation if needed.
Editor E P Harrison Calls at Gazette Office
Franklin Grove editor E P Harrison visited the Gazette office on Saturday to watch the ball game.
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E. P. Harrison
Franklin Grove
Gazette
Accident plague hits Ashton with three mishaps and injuries
A sequence of crashes injures several residents. John Burnham's hay wagon toppled near a pool hall injuring Henry Weigle with two broken ribs while George Griffith sustained minor injuries. Dr Bremmer’s car overturned on a curve. Fred Klenke escaped as the car was damaged. John Weishaar was thrown from a dragged horse team near Hamel's store. he survived with tears and shock.
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Ashton
John M. Burnhan
Main Street
George Griffith
Henry Weigle
Burnham
Dr. Bremmer
Weigle’s
Henry
Fred Klenke
John Weishaar
Hamel
John
Home Benefit Fraternal Society Expands to Ashton
The Home Benefit society of Dixon opens in Ashton with two representatives this week and gains new members. Officers include Wm. B. McMahan as grand president and Edmund Ackson as grand secretary, with a Dixon base board of directors and several local backers. The insurance plan mirrors other assessm ent companies but adds accident coverage. the group traces leadership to Lee County men and notes a history of growth since 1881 with funds rising toward substantial credits.
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Ashton
Home Benefit Society of
Dixon
Lee County
Ople
New Ixon Society
Rand Pres
Wm. B. McMahan
Edmund Ackson
F. E. Kteley
A. L. Miller
Storney
H. S. Dixon
Comboea
W. B. McMahan
John Moyer
X. Newcomer
Ednd Jackson
Fulton
R. Locke
Utah to the Pacific Coast via Chicago & North Western
Travel offer outlining round trip rates from Utah with through service via Chicago and North Western to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and other Colorado points to Yellowstone National Park and on to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and other Pacific Coast destinations. Emphasizes convenient schedules liberal stopovers return limits and a chance to visit the Seattle Exposition. Ask Chicago & North Western ticket agent for details and free maps itineraries and booklets.
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Utah
Yellowstone
Pacific Coast
Chicago & North Western
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Yellowstone National Park
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Seattle Exposition
Cemetery mowing underway for Memorial Day notices
Lot owners urged to confirm annual lot mowing by Cemetery Association to keep grounds uniform. Henry Stephan left Clinton Tuesday evening for a two week trip to Montana via Omaha Billings and other state sites. Mrs Geo Cook and daughter of Dixon visited W C Schafer's home Friday. Wall Paper Cleaner 15 cents a box Smirths Pharmacy.
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Henry Stephan
Clinton
Montana
Burlington
Omaha
Billings
Creamery Business Grows Shipments to Morrison Company
The cream shipped to John Newman Company at Morrison is rising daily as collector R. S. Quick makes routine trips. Farmers praise the service and Roberts Moran, manager, is pleased with current business from this station. Editor Theodore Fuller of the Dixon Daily Sun visited the Gazette office and donated Lee County maps. Mrs Meister plans an extended visit to Germany starting May 28, with parties held at her home and at Mr. and Mrs. Faber's, followed by a gathering at Chas Gleim’s. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet next Wednesday at Mrs. E. H. Chadwick’s.
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John Newman Company
Morrison Iis
R. S. Quick
Robert Moran
Theodore Fuller
Dixon Daily Sun
Gazette
Lee County
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
E. H. Chadwick
High school team defeats Franklin Grove 7 to 3
The team won a high school game against Franklin Grove by a 7 to 3 score. Key players and exact venue are not provided. The result indicates a decisive victory for the home or visiting squad depending on the game report.
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Franklin Grove
Ashton Beats Franklin Grove 7 to 3 In Weekend Game
A Saturday city baseball game saw Ashton defeat Franklin Grove 7 to 3. Abel pitched well for Franklin Grove while Ashton capitalized on early offense and multiple hits including two base hits from Abel and Klingeébiel. A small crowd attended and plans were announced to play the same teams again next Saturday at Franklin Grove.
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Franklin Grove
Ashton
Abel
Franklin
Klingeébiel
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Opera House
HayLoad
Rock River
McWethy
New Insurance Society
SmirHs Pharmacy
High School
Messrs
Mills and Petrie
Wessen Egattug
Franklin Grove Ashton
Trostle
Abel P Grimm
Paddock
Brown
Arnould
Banker
Kersten
Bratton
Fish
Klingebiel
Linscott
Kelley
Wagner
Yenerich
Thomas
Nettleton
India
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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