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Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashton W. H. Hohendal Roc Elle Independent Rochellites Rochelle Dixon Mas Betsy Ross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chicago Fire Lafayette 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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