Fire Prevention Week Declared For Oct Nine Fifteenth
Illinois marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Chicago fire with Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15. Gov Len Small urges church and school observances, fire drills, inspections of wiring and heating, and civic action to reduce losses and prevent fires statewide. Louis L. Emerson notes state seal and date.
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Illinois
Chicago
America
Olinois
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary Clubs
Kiwanis Clubs
Lafayette Home Burned On Reed Farm Near Ashton
Fire destroyed the residence on A. T. Reed farm owned by Harry Yocum located 4 1/2 miles northwest of Ashton. Mrs. Yocum first spotted the blaze on the roof and sounded the alarm. Neighbors failed to stop the flames. Yocum saved about one third of household effects. Loss about 3000 dollars, partially insured. Limestone prices cut in Illinois aiding farmers in Lee County with savings of 30 to 50 cents per ton. One carrier will deliver at 1.80 per ton to Farm Bureau members and 1.90 to nonmembers on the S. C. railroad.
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A. T. Reed
Harry Yocum
Ashton
George Yocum
Yocum
Lee County Farm Bureau
Tlinois Agricultural Association
County Farm Bureaus
Mlinois Agricultural Association
Lee County
S. C
Rally Day and Communion at Presbyterian Church Oct 9 1921
Sunday school at 10 with a Rally Day program. Morning worship at 11 includes Lord's Supper and reception of new members by letter or profession of faith. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss Bernice Brungold. Prayer meeting Thursday led by Mr J C Griffith elders and trustees meet after.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
John
Bernice Brunsgold
J. C. Griffith
Merril T. MacPherson
Methodist Services Cancelled Sunday Sermon Wells Backed By League
Pastor attends conference so no preaching at Methodist church Sunday. Sunday school meets at 9 30. Standard Bearers meet Friday at Miss Alice Lake’s home. Epworth League led by Mr Harry Wisman on improving devotional meetings.
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Methodist Church
Alice Lake
Epworth League
Harry Wisman
Reynolds Church News Revival meetings and schedules
Revival meetings are in progress with daily services at 7 30 p m except Saturday The pastor is assisted by Rev F Brandfellner Thursday afternoon the W M will meet at Mrs George Vogeler s home Sunday morning Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m Everyone welcome William Albrecht Pastor
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F. Brandfellner
George Vogeler
William Albrecht
Card of Thanks from George Yocum and Family
We thank neighbors and friends who came to our home last Saturday morning as it burned and through hard work saved part of our household effects. MR. AND MRS. GEORGE YOCUM.
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George Yocum
Death of Henry W Hillison, longtime Farmers Telephone leader
Henry W Hillison, longtime president and general manager of the Farmers Telephone Company, died at his Franklin Grove home after a yearlong illness. He was born in Bradford township and married Beth Roth in May 1878. five children survive. A staunch Republican and Lutheran, he held township offices and supported local progress, including service as a Masonic member and in the church. Funeral at St. John’s Lutheran with services led by Rev W Rodemann. Sunday school and German services scheduled.
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Henry W. Hillison
Farmers 4 Phone Company
Franklin Grove
Dutien
Hillison
Mr. Hillison
Bradford Township
Ommon
Cath Elizabeth (Reinhart) Hillison
Lee County
Norway
Pane
Germany
H. W
Bradford
China
Missabeth Roth
Gerai
Farmers Telephone Company
Legion Meeting for Ashton Post No 345 This Thursday
Ashton Post No 345 will hold a regular meeting this Thursday at eight o clock. Every member should attend as very important questions will be discussed. By order of Commander.
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Ashton Post
Banks Close Wednesday Holiday Observed In Illinois
The Ash ton Bank and The Farmers State Bank join Illinois banks observing Columbus Day as a legal holiday. They will remain closed all day Tuesday and reopen next Wednesday October 12th.
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Illinois
Ashton Bank
Farmers State Bil
Local Coal Prices Advertised for Saturday Orders
A small ad lists egg coal and hard coal prices for Saturday with a line about a nine car shipment of Wonder Coal of Indiana at $7.00 and hard coal at $15 per load. Oscar Schade & Son invites readers to leave their orders.
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Wonder Coal
Indiana
Oscar Schade
Farm hand charged with watch theft
Ray Davis of St Louis was arrested in Amboy after a warrant from Dixon Justice Grover Gehant charged him with stealing a gold watch from George Albrecht of Bradford township. Detained on $2000 bond, he was arraigned and sent to county jail. items tied to two other homes were found on him.
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Ray Davis
St. Louis
Amboy
Grover Gehant
Dixon
George Albrecht
Bradford Township
Davis
Phillips
Albrecht Farm
Lesie Pankhurst
Temperance Hill
15000 Veterans to March in Illinois Legion Parade
Fifteen thousand veterans expected to march in Decatur for the Illinois American Legion state convention on October 10 and 11. The parade will feature colors of 748 posts borne by World War veterans. Invites sent to Vice President Coolidge and leaders Pershing Sims Wes Foreman Sprague for addresses. Railroads offer round trips at reduced fares. State Commander McCall will seek re election with candidates Crinin and Laas named.
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Illinois
Themerican Legion
American Legion
Decatur
the Legion
Theegion
William Q. Setliffe
Coolidge
Pershing
Dmiral Sims
Charles G. Wes
M. J. Foreman
Coles A. A. Sprague
Tlinois
William T. McCally
John V. Cjinin
S. District
Chicago
Lal Laas
Present Prices by H L Goodrow on Life Insurance Stability
Wheat and corn prices fluctuate yet life insurance stays fixed. The Peoria Life policy retains the fixed premium through market highs and lows, promising full value at all times. Each dollar remains worth 100 cents as a solid, unchanging investment. Can you name anything more stable than a life policy.
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H. L. Goodrow
Peoria Life
Ashton-Prayer meeting and rally Sunday services noted
United Evangelical News outlines Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm and Sunday services October 9 including Sunday school at 9 30 am and evening preaching. Bradford church to observe Rally Sunday next week with 9 30 am Sunday school and preaching. pastor Rev F Brandellner invites all. Fire loss adjusted for a house destroyed October 1 by American Insurance Co of Newark agent George B Garrett. loss settled October 4 to satisfaction of Harry M Yocum.
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United Evangelical News
Bradford
F. Brandfellner
Fie
American Insurance Co
Newark
N. J
George B. Garrett
Harry M, Yocum
Fire on my farm prompts thanks from owner Harry Yocum
I wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who assisted me at the fire on my farm on last Saturday. HARRY YOCUM. H. Yenerich and son Artie of Paw-Paw were guests of relatives in this city Tuesday.
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Harry Yocum
H. Yenerich
Artie
Paw -Paw
Schoenholz Acquitted In Misconduct In Office Trial
A circuit court jury found Sheriff Frank A Schoenholz not guilty on a single-count case centering on the escape of Fred C Dix. The trial viewed testimony about Dix’s custody and whether a mittimus covering his remand was ever received by the sheriff, after prior counts were dismissed as improperly drawn.
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Frank A. Scholenholz
Arthur Butler
Albert Billeb
John E. Salaman
Louis Allemand
Charles Pfeiffer
Gilbert C. Lindemand
William Burhenn
Edward Dempsey
A. C. Resek
Harry Healer
James A. Bales
Charles Robinson
Schoenholz
Fred
Dix
Tot Erwitt
Edwards
Fred C. Dix
Martin Gannon
Lee County Teachers Institute Set for October 10 to 14
The Lee County Teachers Annual Institute will be held in Dixon from October 10 to 14. County Superintendent L. V. Miller is creating a program to match the best ever arranged for such occasions. All county schools will have a vacation during the institute week.
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Lee County Teachers
Dixon
L. V. Miller
Masquerade Dance At Gonnerman Barn South Of Ashton
A masquerade dance is planned at Charles Gonnerman s barn south of Ashton on Friday night with music by the Put Sweeters of Dixon. The event promises a good time. The Delos Hotel in Rochelle suffered major fire damage Tuesday afternoon on the third floor with losses estimated between 3000 and 5000 dollars.
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Charles Gonnerman
Ashton
Dixon
Delos
Rochelle
Ashton Celebrations Draw Big Ro ctelle Crowd
Rochester area readers report Ashton’s boulevard jubilee with a 100 car parade led by Rochelle band. Flags and slogans toast “Hurrah for Ashton We’re for You” as crowds fill streets for two nights of dances and floats.
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Ashton
W. H. Hohendal
Roc Elle Independent
Rochellites
Rochelle
Dixon Mas
Betsy Ross
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Henry W. Hillisons
Yesterim
The
Farers Telephone Cpany
Uife Long
Tomenie Ta
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
W. Rodemann
Warburg Colege
Clinton
Town
Lessor
Paul
Ephesus
Ladies’ Aid
Harry Herwis
Orphans’ Aid Society
Luther League
Henry Foelsch
American Legion Meeting
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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