Strong Republican Vote Amid Socialist Lead in Ashton Election
In Ashton township a special election saw 227 ballots cast with strong Socialist gains and drys mobilizing over I and R and Gateway amendments. Precinct totals show women voting in both precincts. overall Republican ballots outpaced Democrat and Socialist, with Ralph Eaton winning 151 votes for Circuit Judge against Herman Meinen.
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Ashton Township
Cook County
Piace
Ralph Eaton
Herman Meinen
Baume
Methodist Notes Sunday Service Schedule
The note lists a November 9 schedule: 9 30 am Bible school with a motto on timeliness, 10 30 am preaching on Christian living, 6 pm Epworth League devotional, 7 pm preaching on Self-Renunciation, 7 30 pm prayer meeting themed Exodus 20. W E Kern is the pastor inviting all to attend.
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Bible School
Epworth League
E. Kern
New Era Circle Holds First Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The New Era Circle organized held its first meeting on Wednesday afternoon October 29 at the Presbyterian church parlors. Mrs. George Garrett led devotions with Mrs. Durston assisting, and papers on India were given by Mrs. George R. Charters and Miss Katharine Griffith. Miss Luella Meister and Mrs. Oberg accompanied a violin solo, followed by refreshments for seventy five guests and a free will mission offering.
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NEW Era Circle
Presbyterian Church
George Garrett
Durston
George R. Charters
India
Glenn
Katherine Griffith
Luella Meister
Oberg
United Evangelical Church Sunday Services and Schedule
United Evangelical Church announces Sunday services at Ashton and Bradford with Bible school morning preaching at 11 00 a m 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m services at Ashton and 1 80 p m and 2 30 p m at Bradford group leaders report to the Pastor Pastor Yeakel signs off with BE K Yeakel.
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United Evangelical Church
Ashton
F. H. Boyd
Bradford
BE. K. Yeakel
Friday Night Visitors and School Notes
A mixed reading from a Franklin Grove school page highlights Toya in town, Evan the English pupil, and Miss Howell critiquing holidays. The item features classroom moments, Lyceum tickets, Stott lectures, and a school social with a 15 cent admission. An economic parable about fish on a island appears, illustrating cooperation versus self interest.
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Toya
Evan
Lloyd
Milford
Howe
Gum Chewers Union
Bert Reed
Lois
Mr. Fackler
Lyceum
Gerald Knapp
Stott
Wesley Durston
Agein
Ashton
Princeton
Franklin Grove
Reynolds Evan Church News Schedule
Reynolds Evan church announces sermons at Ashton next Sunday with services at 10 00 a m 1 30 p m 2 30 p m 7 00 p m and 7 30 p m Bible school at 1 30 p m Y P A service at 7 00 p m all welcome Pastor F W Doedb invites parishioners to attend.
Local committee picks Griffith and Sanders for coming year
J. Griffith and D. Sanders of Ashton were selected to serve on the local committee for the ensuing year, according to the county board minutes.
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J. ©. Griffith
D. Sanders
Ashton
Lee County Y M C A Holds First Annual Convention
Bert Reed starts hauling materials for southwest town residence. Amboy hosts county Y M C A first annual convention despite rain and bad roads with delegates from Ashton Paw Paw Franklin Grove and West Brooklyn. The meeting endorses the Y M C A in Lee County and recommends a 3500 budget for next year.
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Ashton
J. W. Cortright
Ian Association
Lee County
Amboy
Paw Paw
Franklin Grove
West Brooklyn
Bla Hawk
McHenry
Page
Tee
J. C. G C. D. Sanders
W. L. F. D. Lahman
Franklin
Keith Swarts
Fred Lawton
Myra Township
Tra Currens
Chusa
Warren
Beake
R. W. Buck
H. J. Venerich
Emspuert
Charles L
Ashton News Briefs: Rail Strikes and Local Updates
The North Western Railroad suspends passenger service due to coal shortages. Obituary notes Capt. Harry W Bridges of Thermopolis died in Ogdensburg from Bright's disease, survived by wife Libby Beach. Ashton Chapter 575 EO S Halloween party successful at Masonic hall. Boulevard lighting contract awarded to Charles L Hunter for over 4300 dollars. more blocks may join next spring. Lincoln Highway work progresses with culverts and bridges installed. cement road nearing the old cemetery, dirt section remains impassable, tiling and drainage to finish this fall.
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Ashton
North-Western
W. B. Garrett
Thermopolis
Wyoming
Harry W. Bridges
Ogdensburg
New York
Bright
Missouri National Guard
Libby ‘Beach
Order of the Estern Star
Masonic
Miment
Charles L. Hunter
Gazette
Davis
Charles Vogeler
Forty Corners
Teachers Examination Next Saturday in Dixon
The next examination for teacher's will be held in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools in Dixon on November 6 and 7. Applicants for second grade certificates must be at least 17 years old and have completed two years of high school, with exceptions for those already admitted to March and July exams. All emergency certificate holders must take the exam unless they have prior teaching experience. Provisional certificate holders are urged to finish exams begun in March or July.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Dixon
William Killmer Hurt In Fall From Roof
William Killmer suffered a serious fall from a roof at the livery barn on Friday afternoon. He landed on the west side and squeezed into the alley, was examined at his office and later returned home. No bones were broken, but he remains unable to work.
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William Killmer
Manshart
Killmer
Ashton Lodge 1182 Mystic Workers Meeting Scramble Supper
Regular meeting of Ashton Lodge No. 1182 Mystic Workers of the World at Woodman hall urged attendance. A scramble supper will be held after the meeting.
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Ashton Lodge No
Mystic Workers of the World
Woodman Hall
The Youth's Companion Subscriptions Offer 1920
The Youths Companion invites new subscribers for 1920 offering 52 issues plus eight series stories. New subscribers receive 52 issues for 1920 eight weekly issues remaining 1920 Companion Home Calendar and McCalls Magazine for 1 price. Offer sent from Commonwealth Ave and St Paul St Boston.
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Charles B. Hawes
Elsie Singmaster
The
Youth's Companion
Companion
McCall's Magazine
Youth'’S Companion
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul St
Boston
Mass
Idaho Apples Arrival and Turkeys for Sale in Ashton
Idaho apples likely to arrive in Ashton within ten days to two weeks. Also advertised is Bourbon Red turkeys from standard bred stock with reasonable prices. Contact Mrs. H. H. Oellig at 34p16 or phone 72X to view. Buy War Savings Stamps encouraged.
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Idaho
Ashton
Clarence D. Sanders
H. H. Oellig
The It Will's of Jesus At Presbyterian Service
The church sets next Sabbath at 11:00 for The It Will's of Jesus and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 for A survey of the age end Services at usual hours Half Minute Sermon urges yielding to best impulses toward God Pastor William H Manshardt invites worshippers to join in faith at St John s Lutheran services include Sunday school Bible class 9 30 English communion 10 30 preparatory 10 15 Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 30 Bible instructions Saturday 1 30 Orphans Aid meets next week Wednesday morning Ladies Aid Thursday hosted by Mrs Tony Reitz Henry Foelsch pastor
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Presbyterian Church
Jesus
William H. Manshardt
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Orphans’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tony,Reitz
Henry Foelsch
Lyceum Course Opens Monday with Roscoe G Stott
High School announces the Lyceum course starting Monday featuring Roscoe Gilmore Stott. The Richmond Kentucky educator author and lecturer brings a blend of verse prose and public speaking famed for frank humane style. His program includes readings essays and thought provoking talk.
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Roscoe Gilmore Stott
Lyceum
Stott
State Normal
Richmond
Kentucky
Edgar Allen Poe
American Book Company
How to Avoid Failure Topic at Christian Endeavor
The Christian Endeavor group plans a timely Sunday night service led by Mrs. Orner. The topic will be How to Avoid Failure, with an expectation of a fine gathering.
Royal Neighbors Bakery Sale at Hunter's Shop
The Royal Neighbors announce a bakery sale at Charles Hunters electric shop on Saturday afternoon November 8. Sale begins at two o'clock.
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Royal Neighbors
Charles Hunter
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