Prominent Young People Marry in Dixon and Champaign
Roy Wagner marries Miss Cecil Knapp in Dixon with family present while Mildred Griffith ties the knot with Herbert Hart in Dixon home ceremony. Both couples are noted as prominent locals and plan to live in Champaign and Dixon area respectively.
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Roy Wagner
Cecil Knapp
Dixon
J. C. Griffith
Mildred
Herbert Hart
R. L. MacWherter
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Hart
Champaign
Mr. Hart
Westfield
Massachusetts
University of Illinois
Ellen
Marjory Griffith
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Robert Humphreys
Leonard Murray
Stanwood Griffith
Olive Strong
Chicago
Wm. E. Trein
And
H. T. Brown
Rockford
Knapp- Wagner
Methodist Parsonage
E. C. Lumsden
Ashton Artist of Great Ability Shown
Within Ashton limits resides W. J. Stauffenberg a painter of miniatures water color scenes and portraits who formerly lived in Dixon His recent miniature painted in oil on ivory exemplifies high art and his brushwork in portrait landscape and watercolor reveals real genius for the community pride.
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Ashton
W. J. Stauffenberg
Dixon
Stauffenberg
Christian Endeavor Rally Planned for Next Sunday Evening
The Christian Endeavorers announce their annual rally service next Sunday at 6 PM led by Rev. R. L. MacWnerter on the topic What New Work Should Our Society Undertake. All unaffiliated young people are invited to join. the orchestra and additional special music will be provided.
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Christian Endeavor Rally
Christian Endeavorers
R. L. MacWnerter
Young Peoples Society
Oil of Gladness and Fire Prevention Day notes
An assorted ad and local notices column mention Oil of Gladness Dusters for cleaning furniture and carriages, a Fire Prevention Day observance on October 9, remarks on fire hazard awareness for manufacturers, and social updates on visits, birthdays, and new Ford car purchases.
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Gale
Smrrp
J. G. Eller
A. M. Moore
Doings of the High School Handle Candy Sale Funds
The high school reports a candy sale netting seven dollars fifty cents plus two dollars fifty cents on hand, with donations from makers and buyers boosting the fund to buy needed equipment. A farm trip for the Agriculture class explored wheat formation. Minnie Zies returns to class after a Monday enrollment.
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Keyes
KOTM
Hutchinson
Weishaar
Joseph Roesler
Ralph Faber
Joseph
Ling
Ben Yenerich
Ellen Griffith Honored as Senior Class Secretary at Cornell College
Ellen Griffith, a standout student at Cornell College, is elected secretary of the senior class amid strong student support. She is noted for scholastic excellence and active roles in dramatics and girls' athletics, including two years on the class basketball team. Separately, Henry Ford sues the Chicago Tribune for 1 million dollars in a defamation case alleging an editorial called him an anarchist.
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Iowa
Ellen Griffith
Cornell College
Cornell
Miss Griffith
Henry Ford
United States District Court
Chicago Tribune
Ford
The
Tribune
National Guard
Methodist Church Counts Blessing From Canvass
The Methodist Episcopal church reports a highly successful year with 33 new members, 239 total, and strong progress in all groups. Rev. Fred A. Graham plans to return after a revival year and conference in Chicago.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred A. Graham
la Aid
Sunday School
Bow League
Chicago
Graham
Republican Rally Planned in Dixon October 19
A Dixon rally expects Col. Frank C. Lowden Medill McCormick and W. E. Mason to speak with other state candidates joining. A special car will carry candidates while County Chairman Harry Warner organizes township campaign stops ahead of the election. A surprise birthday gathering for William Heinzeroth honors his 57th year with 45 attendees and a late supper.
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Dixon
Frank C. Lowden
Medill McCormick
W. E. Mason
Lee County
Harry Warner
Halepaign
William Heinzeroth
Heinzeroth
Mrs
Minnesota Potatoes On Track To Ashton Inbound
George Schinzer and Charles Pfeiffer visited Faribault on Tuesday evening to handle family business. W F Klingebiel and Miss LaVella Attig stayed with his brother Carl Klingebiel in DeKalb. Lucile Baker dropped by Roehelle yesterday. Potatoes offered in two carloads with limited availability for next Wednesday or Thursday.
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Minnesota
Ashton
George Schinzer
Charles Pfeiffer
Faribault
W. F. Klingebiel
LaVella Attig
Carl Klingebiel
DeKalb
New Officers Installed at Ashton Lodge No. 977
The semi annual installation of officers for Ashton Lodge No. 977 was led by Past Grands Dugdale Yenerich Shippee and Dean. New officers include W. F. Klingebiel Noble Grand B. C. Pyatt Vice Grand E. W. Farrow Treasurer Wesley Attig Inside Guardian Ray Oellig and other appointees. Supper followed with about 45 members present.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ashton Lodge
Dugdale
Yenerich
Shippee
Dean
W. F. Klingebiel
Noble
B. C. Pyatt
E. W. Farrow
Wesley Attig
Guardian
Ray Oellig
Guardian Finance Committee
E. C. Shippee
E. J. Venerich
P. W. Charters
Arthur Dugdale
George Hann
Lewis Wood
R. S. Charters
R. J. Dean
A. C. Dugdale
C. R. Root
F. H. Boyd
Lloyd F. Attig
Vincent Arnould
C. E. Sandrock
Joseph Mall
Arthur Gehant
L. S
Fred.c. Wagner
Raymond E. Losey
Paul Gilbert
Jacob Wagner
Ashton Gun Club 160 Target Shooting Tournament
The Ashton Gun Club schedules a 160 target event on October 10 at their grounds rain or shine. Three trophies will be awarded and a 50 target special for five man teams. Public invited shells powders lunch available. R W Jeter set a 148 of 150 at Steward and tops pros and amateurs.
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Ashton Gun Club
Steward
R. W. Jeter
Hart Died After Six Weeks Illness at Bradford Township
Henry S. Hart prominent Bradford township farmer died Tuesday afternoon at his home after a six week battle with blood poisoning. Born February 12 1867 he was 49. Survived by wife Katie Albrecht five children and several relatives. Funeral at home then Ashton United Evangelical church with interment in Ashton Cemetery. Obituary to follow. Also a party for teacher Miss Della Shippee as she leaves for California included gifts and goodbyes.
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Henry S. Hart
Bradford Township
Mr. Hart
Katie Albrecht
Clarence
Mattie
Ella
William
Arthur
Katherine S. Hart
Charles
Frank
Mary Glenn
Lucy
Ashton United Evangelical Church
Joseph G. Eller
Ashton
Della Shippee
C.R. Root
California
Ashton Sees Largest Business Day In Years
Saturday saw a bustling market with cool weather spurring fall purchases. Merchants stayed busy from afternoon into night as crowds filled streets and many visitors arrived, including Mrs. John Vendler visiting Rochelle.
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Ashton
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Dan Cupid
Griffith Hart
United States
Sophia Hotzel
Lizzie Killmer
United Evangelical Church
Miss Killmer
William A. Hunt
W. B. McCrea
Franklin Grove
Minnie Zies
Minnie
Clinton Billmire
George Graham
Methodist Church
H S
Republican Rally
Dixon Y Township
Lucile Baker
Roehelle
Chicago, Il
Examiner
Lodge
Ladies Aid Society
William Lesslie
Clifford Knapp
Hattie Bowers
E. J. Randall
Loala Quick
Charters’ Window
the Methodist Church
Hallowe'en
Anna Nerstad
Matilda
Henry
Hart
Ashton Cemetery
John Vendler
Rochelle
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