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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1912

Page

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Republicans Elect All But Coroner Tourtillott 10 The House

Hunt Devine and Tourtillott will represent at Springfield McKenzie. Considered safe for GOP.

New Bank Building Occupied Monday by Christian Endeavor

Christian Endeavor meeting led by Rae Chadwick on November 10, 1912 at 5 45 p m with topic Temperance progress over the world Mal 3 13 18 4 1 6.

Christian Endeavor Rae Chadwick

The Ashton Bank’s New Building and History Remembered

A detailed look at the Ashton Bank showcases its new monumental front door, Italian marble lobby, safety deposit vaults, and modern offices. The piece recounts the bank’s origins in 1869 by S. F. Mills and N. A. Petrie, its 1889 fire, reconstruction, 1903 incorporation, and growth to 50,000 in capital with rising deposits of 455,400.00. Directors include N. A. Petrie as president and S. F. Mills as vice-president.

Theodore Roosevelt Lee County Wilson Taft Funk Deneen Dunne I. F. Edwards Whiteside Edwards Ogle Jo Daviess McKenzie Stephenson Rariden Carroll County DeKalb DeKalb County Devine Tourtillott Abbott Harry Edwards New Ashton Bank States Attorney Ing William B. McMahan Charles Self McMahan Amboy George B. Ashton Stephan Bradford Charles Brooklyn Smith Brooklyn Publican China Dixon William H. Taft Charles S. Deneen Dixon 6Th Edward F. Dunne Nelson C. Peterson Wrens Palmyra James S. McCullough Reynolds James J. Brady S. Dixon John R. Trevett Helen M. Henrotin Ata Congress William E. Mason Burnett M. Chiperfie Lawrence B. Stringer Wm. Elza Williams B. M. Maxey Lawrence P. Boyle Ewneeee East Grove John C. McKenzie Er Hamilton Peeees Rariden Saees Os Edwards Creer Estes Er Eecessares Harmon Etarvece State Board of Lee Center Marion Edmund Jackson Wevereres May Bonne Yaas Nachusa Isaac N. Eed General Assemblyn Albert T. Tourtillott John P. Devine Sublette Roy D. Hunt Oak William B. McMahon Willow Creek Charles W. Rabbit Charles T. Selfeae Wyoming Busin Messrs Mills and Petrie Ashton Bank S. F. Mills N. A. Petrie Ashton Ralph S. Charters Paul W. Charters

Coal Shortage Not Serious Says Local Dealer

J C Griffith reports from major coal shippers that a plentiful supply will come later if customers accept smaller quantities now. A letter explains that after a harsh winter and mining suspension, production is constrained by car and equipment shortages. Consumers are urged to cooperate and limit purchases to current needs until lake navigation closes November 30 1912.

J. C. Griffith

Ant cashier board of directors listed

The board of directors consists of N. A. Petrie, M. D. Hathaway, Delos Baxter, George R. Charters, and G. A. Hamel.

Ant Cashier N. A. Petrie M. D. Hathaway Delos Baxter George R. Charters G. A. Hamel

Northwestern Time Change Affects Local Passenger Trains

A general time adjustment on the Northwestern causes several trains to shift arrival and departure times this week. The Sterling line now arrives Chicago at 10 15 a m, with other trains adjusting to 7 34 a m and 4 35 p m departures. Carl Krug traveled from Dixon to vote and visited his son Henry.

Chicago Carl Krug Dixon Henry

George Stephan Elected Coroner in Local Race

Democrat candidate George Stephan wins a close coroner race after carrying Ashton precinct and securing decisive support across parties. Sale notice appears for a horse and buggy listed by Adv. Rev. Alexander English.

Ashton Stephan Alexander English George B. Stephan Lee County Slain Smith Dixon Stephan Alto Amboy Bradford Brooklyn China East Grove Hamilton Harmon Lee Center Marion Nachusa Nelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. McMahan NEW Bank Th Ashton Bank Uoar Ess Ivate Nathan Aie Samuel F. Mills The George Stephan Texas A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y Illinois
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