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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

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Miss Emma C Krug dies in Minnesota obituary

Miss Emma Catherine Krug, born October 29, 1888 in Reynolds township Illinois, died September 27 1919 in Bellingham Minnesota during a visit with family. Funeral services were held at the Ashton Presbyterian church with interment in Ashton cemetery. She was active in church work and education in Ashton, Illinois.

Emma C. Krug Bellingham Minnesota Ashton Presbyterian Church William H. Manshardt Emma Catherine George and Christina Krug Reynolds Township Lee County Illinois Ashton High School Dixon Yenerich Minnie Evangelical Church Theo, Steege Alexander English Christ Christian Endeavor New Era Philothea Ladies Aid Wesley Yenerich Martha Mealhouse Garrison Iowa Chas. Servison Cedar Rapids Casper King and Sons John and George Anna Griese M. D. Shippert L. C. Fuller Edith Belvidere J. A. Vaupel Amboy Henry Zorn Triumph Arthur Moe Esther Vaupel George Krug

Philip Geyer Laid To Rest In Ashton Cemetery

Philip Geyer born January 1 1874 in Reynolds township son of George and Marie Geyer married Hilda Petrie February 18 1904. He farmed in Bradford township Lee County Illinois then near Mason City Iowa and raised seven children before dying September 22 aged 45 8 months 21 days with burial in Ashton cemetery after services led by Rev B K Yeakel.

Philip Geyer George Marie Magdale G Geyer Reynolds Township Philip Hilda M. Petrie Franklin Grove Illinois Bradford Township Lee County Mason City Iowa Roy Clarence Ada Ellen Florence Geyer Park Hospital Peter Ogle County August Ashton Anna Cordes Oregon LeRoy Farrer Tn Hawe Waneedeanganteat Wieh B. K. Yeakel

Death of Mrs Maurice Hurd in Dixon

Mrs Maurice Hurd youngest child of Mr and Mrs Daniel McIntyre of 1022 Highland Ave Dixon died at Dixon hospital last week Wednesday at 9 50 p m A son born to Mrs Hurd Monday morning survives Also surviving are three brothers Patrick J Daniel and Edward and one sister Mrs Ray H Levivan of Brookings S D A sister Mrs EB Cook of Mendota died eleven months ago Born September 12 1897 she was educated in Dixon and St Marys schools For several years she worked at Dixon Home Telephone Co On June 18 1918 she married Maurice Hurd of Ashton Ill They resided on the Rock Island road near the city until illness led to her death Funeral from St Patrick Catholic church Dixon Rev Father Michael Foley officiating Those from Ashton included Mrs Mary Hurd daughters Ruth and Mrs William Meister and sons Paul Leo and Franklyn

Maurice Hurd Daniel McIntyre Highland Avenue Dixon Hospital Hurd Patrick J Daniel Edward Ray H. Levivan Brookings EB. P. Cook Mendota Dixon St. Mary’s School Dixon Home Telephone Company Ashton Illinois States Rock Island Road St. Patrick's Catholic Church Michael Foley Mary Hurd Ruth William Meister Paul Leo Franklyn

Methodist Episcopal Church Adopts New Year Organization

The church board met on Tuesday evening despite rain and elected officers for the coming year. William Lesslie is Secretary, B J Randall Financial Secretary, Glenn Rosecrans Treasurer, A F Gebant Centenary Treasurer. James Batchelor, retiring treasurer, served 14 years and was thanked for his careful finances. Next Sunday begins the new year as reports for conference are prepared for the Chicago St James meeting. The church invites Dr Kern to return for another year.

The Methodist Episcopal Church William Lesslie B. J. Randall Glenn Rosecrans A. F. Gebant Centenary Treas James Batchelor St. James Church Chicago Kern

Former Amboy Editor Interrogates President Amid Train Stop

A former Amboy editor and Dr Lyman greet President Wilson during a brief stop near Oceanside as his presidential train nears San Diego. The exchange covers the League of Nations and national unity, with playful banter about Borah and Johnson and a public audience cheering the moment.

la Jolla Senator Johnson Washington Borah Johnson League of Nations Brotherhood of Nations Earth Wilson Witla San Diego

Christian Endeavor Meeting Promotes World Brotherhood

Mrs Manshardt reads next Sunday night on Our Relations to Others. Several committees will join the program. The age needs brotherhood the church must foster. Put the Endeavor hour on your calendar for next Sunday. Delco Light Charles L Hunter.

Christian Endeavor

Fire Prevention Day Observance and Local Tragedy Report

Governor Frank Lowden proclaims Fire and Accident Prevention Day as Illinois joins the nation. The piece warns fires cost billions and outlines safety tips from furnaces to matches. Also reported: the sudden death of Conductor J B Donichy in Sterling, aged 43, with funeral rites conducted in Ashton and Sterling Masonic and Knights Templar involvement.

Overnor Lowden J. E. Donichy Sterling Frank 40 Lowden Illinois United States Europe Jacob G. Reul Mendota Ashton Real

Lee County Launches $14595 War Relief Campaign

Lee County will inaugurate a campaign on October 26 to raise its $14595 quota of a $35 million appeal to aid Jewish war sufferers in Poland Lithuania Gallacia and Palestine. A Dixon Elk’s Club meeting formed county committees and set plans for a county conference within ten days to organize workers.

Lee County United States Poland Lithuania Gallacia Palestine America The Elk’s Club Dixon H. 8. Dixon Bradford Brinton A. C. McBride J. H. LaPorte W. J. Brown Thomas Kelley Wm. A. Brucker J. W. Cortright M. J. Sullivan Charles Ewald J. P. Drew Fred A. Lawton W. W. Harden Edgar Crawford J. M. Conley C. J. Kirkfleet I. Shaw W. H. Kugler J W. Banks Homer Parsons F. M. Banker Charles Bradshaw C. L. Gehant Andrew Aschenbrenner N. A. Petrie Joseph Roesler Fred N. Vaughn J. M. Egan P. M. James M. M. Fell Wm. F. Ho Max ~Rosentha

Presbyterian Church Sermon And Services Notice

Sabbath school at 10:00. Endeavor at 7:00. Worship at 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Manshardt urges church attendance and moral strength. Reynolds Evan church news notes continued services with Rev. Grote. Bible school 10:00 a.m. next Sunday, preaching 11:00 a.m. Y P B A 8:00 p.m. Ashton 9:30 a.m. Bradford 10:00 a.m. Bible school 11:00 a.m. preaching. Group leaders to report on The Forward Campaign.

Presbyterian Church William H. Manshardt United Evangelical Church Ashton Wesley J. Attig Bradford E. K. Yeakel

Card of Thanks and Meeting Notice

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness and floral offerings during bereavement. George Krug and Mr and Mrs W H Venerich sign. Ashton Chapter B S meeting announced for Tuesday evening October 7 with committee serving refreshments and large attendance expected.

George Krug W. H. Venerich C. E Ashton

Death of Bert Anderson in Rochelle area

Bert Anderson formerly of Ashton and later Dixon died in his sister near Malta. An inquest by Coroner H G Wright found death from apoplexy. Survived by wife three daughters Maude Dorothy Helen and a deceased son. Funeral held at Rochelle Methodist Church with burial in Rochelle cemetery. He belonged to Willow Camp No 44 Modern Woodmen of America.

Bert Anderson Ashton Dixon Lewis Vesta Malta Mr. Anderson Anderson International Harvester Company Willow Camp No Modern Woodmen of America Rochelle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monia George W. Cleary Gazette Book Store Helbenthal WAS Ashton Man George A. Lyman President Wilson California City Delco-Light Charles L. Hunter Cleo Jewish Relief Fund J. EB. Donichy Donichy Sterling Commandry No. 57 Knights Templar Sister Glenn C. Rosecrans Fannie A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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