Tourtillott A Candidate For Sheriff
Major Tourtillott of Sublette township seeks Lee county sheriff. Born in Lee county, he served in the Illinois National Guard, led Company F during labor unrest and the Spanish American War, and became a respected Major. He has taught school, led political organizations since age 21, and runs a stock raising business with five children. He is described as a thorough canvasser with strong Republican ties and no political strings.
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Albert ‘I’, Tourtillott
Sublette Township
Lee County
Sublette
California
Porto Rico
Tourtillott
Fourth Regiment
Illinois National Guard
Braidwood
la Moille
Chicago
Illinois
Major Tourtillott
Major
Watering the West and the railroads irrigation effort
Five railroads combined to study land suitable for irrigation and to explore best methods. They aimed to educate the public about the vast benefits of irrigating the West, laying groundwork for organized water projects.
Ilinois conference reports daytime attention to church ad
A note from the Illinois conference indicates daytime activities focused on church advertisement and outreach efforts during the day. The report highlights organizational steps and scheduled events aimed at increasing visibility and engagement within communities.
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Oeed
Illinois
The Companion as a Christmas Gift 1905 offer
The Youths Companion promotes a yearly subscription as a universal gift for all ages. For 1.75 dollars, new subscribers receive remaining 1905 issues and a 1906 twelve color lithographed calendar. Free sample copies and announcement of the 1906 volume are available from Youths Companion, 144 Berkeley Street Boston Mass.
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Minutemen
Tue Youth’s Companion
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Methodist Services and Leagues Schedule for Sunday
Sunday morning features Sunday School at 9 30. Public worship at 10 30 an old peoples service. Junior League meets at 4 00 and Ep worth League at 6 00. The offering at the 10 30 service benefits the Old People's Home of Rock River Conference.
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Epworth League
Old Peoples
Old People’s Home of
Rock River
Many Are On The Sick List In Ashton
A local Ashton report notes a large number of illnesses mainly among school age children. Among the sick are Mable Gross with pneumonia now improving, Mary Griffith with pneumonia under care, Lena Crisnhart with typhoid fever recovering, Adrian Knapp with acute pneumonia still at risk, Mrs Richardson improving after two weeks ill, and James Richson slowly regaining strength and out for a drive Tuesday.
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Ashton
Mable Gross
Mary Griffith
O. W. Griffiths
Hixon
Lena
Crisinhart
Adrian Knapp
Mel Richardson
James Richson
Water Main Bid Notice In Ashton Illinois 1905
Notice to bidders in Ashton Lee County Illinois for laying water mains. Four inch standard cast iron pipe with leaded joints 375 to 400 feet. Include hydrants, cross, tee fittings, and gates. Work under railroad supervision and must be finished by December 20 1905. George Meister and A E Hurcutson signatories.
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George Meister
A. E. Hurcutson
What is a Poor Mortal to Do
A humorous quip on dietics asks what to eat or drink to avoid illnesses while noting absurdities. It cites Dring water, milk, whiskey, soup, meat, oyster, vegetables, dessert, smoke, coffee, wine and warns that perfect health would require eating nothing, smoking nothing, and sterile air. Mrs Byers and Miss Roberta were callers in Dixon Saturday.
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Mrs. Byers
Miss Roberta
Dixon
Coal Vein Found Near Rockvale Township Promising Ore
Oregon Reporter notes a two foot coal vein discovered in Rockvale township near Rock River. If confirmed, Ogle county could supply its own coal and possibly market surplus. Samples shown at Slifer & Miller in Mt. Morris suggest good quality and potential profitable mining, though exact location kept secret. The find could benefit owner and community if extensive enough.
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Ogle County
Slifer & Miller
Mt. Morris
Rockvale
Rock River
Oregon Reporter
Young Man in the Toils in Belvidere Chase
A young man, A L Dunderburg, who delivered government maps here weeks ago, left town owing 28.35 at New Commercial hotel and 20 for livery. A state warrant led Sheriff Charles Whenke to Belvidere where Dunderburg was under surveillance. He promised to return by November 26 to settle debts, but has not appeared. When returned to Ashton, a hearing will be set.
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A. L. Dunderburg
New Commercial
Mr. Dunderburg
Belvidere
Ashton
John A. Andrus
Chas
Whenke
Dunderburg
Rasbach
Wm. Killmer
Trein and Wood Visit Chicago Yesterday
Wm. E. Trein and Fred Wood were visitors in Chicago yesterday. They were seen touring downtown and meeting local contacts during their stay.
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Wm. E. Trein
Fred Wood
Chicago
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Geo. Kersten
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J. J. Hill
Great Northern
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New Mexico
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Llinois
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Rockvale Township
Delmonico
First St
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Aim
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T. E. Stevens
Presbyterian Church
The
Ashton Gazette
A. L. Dundeburg
Sheriff Whenke
A. W. Rosecrans & CO
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