Grandma Arnould Killed at the Ashton Depot
A large crowd attended the funeral of Grandma Arnould after she was struck and killed by a way freight engine near Ashton depot while en route to Rochelle to visit a hospital patient. The coroner’s inquest found death caused by the Train No 136 engine at 11 07 a m. She was 84 and survived by three sons and a sister with a long Ashton residency and St Mary’s Catholic church ties.
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Ashton
Grandma Arnould
Rochelle
Chandler Hospital
Grandma
Harry Biesdell
Arnould
George Knotz
Mrs. Arnould
Adam Messer
J. B. Farrer
George B. Stephan
Frank H. Bassler
Henry W. Krug
Jacob E. Wagner
J. C. Wetzel
BE. M. Sheldon
Robert Keith
George Knatz
Ezra Corinney
DeKalb
G. L. Anderson
Delphy Bresson
West
Brooklyn
Edward B. Arnould
County YM C A Dinner and Program at Franklin Grove
The County Young Men’s Christian Association hosts an annual dinner and program on Thursday evening November 17 at 6 80. The event features short speeches by noted speakers reports by Hi Y Boys on camp and conferences a Pioneer Group demonstration and several musical selections. The Methodist ladies serve a 35 cent chicken dinner and the Boys Band of Bisers performs from 6 30 to 7 00 before dinner at 7 00. Ladies invited. Committee on Arrangement.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Franklin Grove
Ilinois
soThe Y. Ma.a
Presbyterian Church Notes
Christian Endeavor
Merril T. MacPherson
High Y Club Meeting Recaps November 1921 Event
The High Y Group gathered in the High School auditorium on November 7 1921 with most officers present except the president and vice president. Mr Conrad spoke reading and discussing a Bible chapter on wisdom physical condition and spiritual life. The group discussed pins for members and spent the rest of the evening on athletics songs stunts and hopes for a future quartet.
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High Y
High School
Conrad
Frank Bohart
Card of Thanks and Local Sale Notices
Card of thanks from the Becker family expresses gratitude for sympathy during illness and bereavement. Estate notice for Christina King offers her Lincoln Highway night room residence for sale with contact Charles W. Krug in Franklin Grove Illinois. Presbyterian ladies hold an Apron and Ford Sale on November 19 at M. N. Glenn's Hardware Store starting 10:00 a.m.
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Christina King
Lincoln Highway
Charles W. Krug
Franklin Grove
Illinois
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
M. N. Glenn
Reynolds Church News and Notice for Christian Endeavor
Reynolds church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m next Sunday No services in the evening William Albrecht pastor C E notice The Christian Endeavor social dated for Friday November 18 will be posted until future notice Wanted two girls for board and room Telephone No 158 2 rings
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Christian Endeavor Social
John’s Lutheran Church
William Hewert
Henry Foelsch
Funeral Wag Held Tuesday in Reynolds Township
A long time Reynolds township resident William Becker died November 12 1921 at age 79 after a long illness caused by poisoning and old age. He was born March 26 1842 in Heinebach Hesse Kassel came to America in 1865 and settled in Lee County Illinois. He married Katherine Mehthouse in 1868 and left eleven children with many grandchildren and relatives. Funeral services were held at his home and Reynolds church conducted by Rev. William Albrecht.
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William Becker
Heinebach
Hesse-Kassel
Tuiny
America
Lee County
Illinois
Bradford Township
Reynolds Township
Katherine Mehthouse
Veaeel
Ee John
Cker
Charles
Charles Koch
Becker
ISSG
Reynolds Congregation
The
Evangelical Association
Jesus
Chie
George
August
William
Eldena
Martin Menz
Rochelle
Charles Kersten
Lafayette Township
John Drew
Marcus Pfetzing
Ashton Township
Freeport
Reynolds Church
William Albrecht
Reynolds Cemetery
Signs of Boom in Insurance Now Are Seen
From various sources comes hopeful signs of improving business conditions in insurance. Policy loans carry risk to indemnity if not repaid, yet many policyholders borrow against their cash value. Loans are advances from the policyholder’s own money, repayable to restore full policy value and honor a trusted financial friend.
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H. L. Goodrow
Revival and worship services listed for Ashton and Bradford
Ashton revival services every night including Saturday. Next Sunday Sunday school at 9 30 a m K I C E at 6 15 p m and Praching at 7 00 p m All invited. Bradford next Sunday Sunday school at 10 00 a m preaching at 10 50 a m Rev Brandfellner pastor.
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Ashton
Bradford
Land
Brandfellner
Vender and Klingebiel Promote Copper sClan Cook Stoves
Vender and Klingebiel announce a cooking demonstration of their Copper sClan cook stoves now added to the business. The event starts Monday November 28 and runs for one week, per an advertisement on page 4.
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Vender & Klingebiel
American Legion Meeting At T O O F Hall
Ashton Post No 345 will hold its regular meeting at the T O O F hall this Thursday evening. A complete copy of the National Convention minutes will be available. A good attendance is desired. Meeting called at 7 30 p m by order of the Commander.
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American Legion
Ashton Post
Thanks for Kind Messages During Illness
Mrs. Henry Schmidt thanks relatives and friends for letters cards and flowers and also thanks the K. L. C. E. for their remembrances while she was in the hospital.
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Henry Schmidt
Notice of Limited Liability for Debts
Property notice stating no responsibility for debts made by others. Includes names Roland Mooret coal operations and William Lesistie with coal carload details on track this week.
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William Lesistie
Washington Grove Thanksgiving Service Program
An evening prayer and thanksgiving program is planned at Washington Grove Christian Church starting about seven o clock. Everyone is invited to attend as the church presents a seasonal service led by Pastor FEC Geeding.
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Washington Grove
Washington Grave Christian Church
Fec
Geeding
Black coal promotion and reward notice
A brief ad mentions a new coal, special price this week, and invites customers to try it. The notice offers a $50 reward for information leading to the recovery of a missing Maxwell Torring Cir item, with other contact details for Sidney and R. Ketchum in Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Nigger Head Coal
Oscar Schade
Maxwell Torring
Hymen Levin
Sidney
R. Ketchum
Kal. Nat. Bank
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Perfect Package movement aims to cut shipping errors
YExpress and railroad agents nationwide form local committees to push the Perfect Package campaign this month. November inspections will note any exceptions in packing or marking on freight and express shipments, with reports sent to shippers to prompt corrections while packages continue to move. Carriers will regularly report to principal shipper groups listing local shippers and the number of exceptions.
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Yexpress
Expressmanu
Express
Wedding Ties Henry Schabacker to Justine A Doleh
A wedding was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at St. John's Lutheran parsonage. Rev. Henry Voelsech united Henry Schabacker and Justine A Doleh of Germany. The bride recently arrived in the United States. The couple departed yesterday noon for a wedding trip.
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Marr RA Shaney
St. John's Lutheran Parsonage
Henry Voelsech
Henry Schabacker
Adolph Schabacker
Justine A. Doleh
Germany
United States
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Bulote
Hauteson
France
Celestin
Mary Antoine
Remi Arnould
Menil
Les Voge
Adeline
Chicago
Melugin’s Grove
High Y Club
C. E
Rockford
Tebalua Temple
Conrad Smith
Adam G. Miller
Ashton Shriners
John and Paul Chart
Glenn Cy Rosecrans
Justus Hewert
John Wy Weishaar
Charles Tuck
I. K L. Basford
J. W. Griese
L. T. Moore
John M. Krug
William H. Fee
A. C. Wetzel
Clifford Luckey
Dr. J. W. Dale
Erven J. Venerich
Fred A. Richardson
Ralph J. Dean
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Mahlon Evens
Raymond Losey
Wich
Orion Evens
Heer
Wisman
Arland Wisjan
Buidike Stadeble
Marie Evens Andresence Stadeble
John Stadeble
Julius Arnould
Vincent Arnould
Edward Arnould
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Epworth League
Hazel Johnson
Helen Drummond
James A. Foard
United Evangelical News
Roland M. Mooret
Novinger
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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