Deceased Nurse Thad Smith's Wife Buried at Ashton
Margaret Lulu Workman Moses Smith died at Waretown hospital after a year long illness. She was 41 and is survived by husband Thad Smith, her mother Mrs. Coleman endota, daughter Bertha Powers, sister Mrs. Fannie Abbott, and others. Interment in Ashton Cemetery followed a service led by Rev. Ulrich. Two trespassers freed from a box car after nine hours imprisonment near Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Smith
Watertown Hospital
Friend C. Smith
Albert E. Ulrich
Methodist Episcopal Church
Margaret Lulu Workman
Dayton
Ohio
Henry L. Moses
Bertha E
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Major Tourtillott Visits Dixon Ahead of Sheriff Race
Major A. T. Tourtillott of Dixon stops in town between trains to discuss a possible Republican sheriff candidacy. Friends urge his nomination, noting his one-term tenure and strong community support. Oil street treatment continues with two 8 000 gallon tank cars laid down by Vaile and Clark, who report improved oil quality over last year. A third 8 000 gallon car is expected soon by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Tourtillott
A. T. Tourtillott
Dixon
Major
Lee County
Republican Party
Messrs
Vaile and Clark
Piano Tuning in Ashton This Week
A piano tuning service announces availability in Ashton during the week of the 25th. Those needing tuning should leave orders at the Gazette office, 1412. R M. Scuryver is the tuner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Gazette Office
R M. Scuryver
Big Growth for Odd Fellows Fraternal Order
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows began in Baltimore on April 26, 1819. Now over 2,000,000 members with 68 grand lodges and 17,985 subordinate lodges. Illinois reports 100,326 subordinate lodge members and 50,824 Rebekah members. The order funds total over 142 million since 1830, with significant relief assets and a wartime stance against gambling and vice. Also promotes a Western summer trip with low fares and Northwestern rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Thomas Widley
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Illinois
Soverign Grand Lodge
Minneapolis
Grand Lodge of
Springfield
Ill
Grand Lodge
Lincoln
Grant
Logan
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Adam Kries
The children thank kind neighbors and friends for comfort and acts of kindness after the death of our beloved mother Mrs. Adam Kries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Kries
Graduation Exercises Honor Eighth Grade Class
The eighth grade graduation program at the public school in the high school auditorium drew a large audience. Mr John Absher, grammar teacher, received high praise for an excellent program with recitations instrumental music and choruses. Eleven members served in offices and 165 students were listed with a diploma presented by Supt Miller who lauded the geography exhibits and urged higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Absher
Nellie Zeller
Alice Eddy
Katherine E. Reitz
Grayce Walter
Muriel B. Fee
Maude H. Anderson
Zi M. Cheadle
Wrae M. Durston
Mary Griffith
Mahlon E. Hartzel
Clifford Schafer
Matilda M. Nelson
Paul Moore
Odessa T. Kersten
Elmer Wagner
Ruth J. Hurd
Henry Strube
Dixon
Granates
Supt. Miller
Absher
R. L. MacWherter
Pastime Theatre Changes Ownership to Charles Tuck
G A Palmer of Breich Palmer sold his half of the Pastime Theatre to Charles Tuck. The deal closed Tuesday morning. The new firm will continue the business and seek the best pictures. An extra night adds Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays with a matinee Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Palmer
Breich & Palmer
Pastime
Charles Tuck
Baccalaureate Service in Ashton Draws Large Crowd
The Methodist Episcopal church hosted a well attended baccalaureate service last Sunday with Rev. Albert E. Ulrich delivering a sermon on Slime Pits. Special choir music accompanied seven graduates in cap and gown marking a new commencement week feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert E. Ulrich
Ashton
Oil Sold for Dixon Streets and Social at Kelley Home
Frank P. Eisenberg agent for Johnson Oil Refining sold two cars of road oil to Vaile and Clark of Dixon for Dixon streets. Future orders expected once roads are ready. A shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Kelley in Bradford township honored Miss Mae Wagner with 68 guests and numerous gifts. Rev Alexander English of Clarence Iowa visited between trains on his way home from Chicago after attending the 126th General Assembly of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Eisenberg
Johnson Oil Refining Company
Vaile & Clark
Dixon
Frank
Peter Kelley
Bradford Township
Mae Wagner
Miss Wagner
Alexander English
Clarence
Iowa
Mr. English
Chicago
126Th General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Farmer Exemption In Illinois Workers' Compensation Ruling
A ruling by the State Industrial Board declares farmers exempt from the Illinois Workingman's Compensation Act. The case stems from Dr. Poling seeking 200 for medical care of Charles Crane, a farm hand injured by a traction engine. Crane died from injuries after the engine started suddenly while he attempted to adjust it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illins Workingman’s Compensation Act
State ‘Iustrial Board
Dr. Poling
Charles Crane
Albert Brown
Freeport
Illinois
Crane
State Industrial Board
Women’s views clash over beauty and vanity in parlour talk
In a Chicago Record-Herald style piece, three women discuss natural beauty versus cosmetic touch ups, corsets, and high heels. They joke about likeness among women and wonder if God sees distinct differences among them as they laugh and tease. The excerpt ends with a playful, hand-waving close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Kant
Chicago Record-Herald
Mills & Petrie claim new discovery in Ashton rent dispute
An Ashton citizen sought a Main street room offered by Mills & Petrie. After learning the rent, the applicant balked, proposing two dollars more per month to cover taxes and repairs. The room was then rented, which Mills & Petrie hail as a unique discovery in business practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills & Petrie
Washington, D. C
Europe
Sons of America
Ashton
Main Street
Mr. Petrie
Messrs Mills & Petrie
M. M. Billmire
North-Western Adopts Smaller Freight Bills in Line
The North Western Railway will issue a compact freight bill form June 1 to align with a commerce commission ruling. The new half size bills resemble the Burlington and Illinois Central formats and should ease filing for merchants. Gazette subscription priced at $1.50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Commerce Commission
Burlington
Illinois Central
Memorial Day Plans Completed for Local Observance
Plans for Memorial day observance scheduled Saturday at 2 pm on the T. H. Quick lawn. Old soldiers to meet at city hall 1:30 pm to form a march led by the M. W. A. band. Rev. R. L. MacWhorter to give the address. 21 heroes to be honored with flowers. cemetery services led by Rev J. G. Eller. Oscar Kron visited Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Quick
Phavsrannette
A. E. Ulrich Onosthes
Phos High School
Glee Club
Yanees
R. L. MacWherter
C. K. Northrup
Paul W. Charters
Seagate
America
J. G. Eller
Floga
Alice Eddy
Pearl Billmire
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Ashton Cemetery
Marshall W. B. Farrer
Geneva
John M. Burnham
Marshall Farrer
A. E. Ulrich
Helen Drummond
Stanley Jennings
Randall
Jek Vee Bone
Wisman
Saeenaee Pena
Orville Smith
Seneee
Alice Luckey
Anatanan Tate
Guy Shippee
Knapp
Eenees
Alice Gehant
Arletta Krug
Rosecr
C.C. F
Order
Colorado
Utah
California
Yellowstone National Park
North Pacific Coast
Chicago and
North Western Ry
Pastime Theatre
Industrial Board
Scribe
Oscar Kron
Baby
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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