Rev Hamilton Will Remain and Horn Re elected Elder
The sixty sixth annual Rock River Conference appointed Rev J R Hamilton to return to Ashton and Franklin Grove for a third year. Rev A I Horn of Evanston was re elected presiding elder of the Dixon District. The conference declined to take sides in a printers strike at the Methodist Book concerns printing offices. It reported church membership, finances, property values and ongoing benevolence and current gifts totaling 778 673.00. The Farmers Telephone Company annual meeting re elected directors Henry Hillison George Schafer and G M Finch and decided accrued interest go toward line and service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Book Concern
Freeport
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. R. Hamilton
Ashton
Franklin Grove
A.I. Horn
Evanston
Dixon District
Rock River
Jennings
LaSalle
Farmers’ Telephone Company
A. W. Crawford
China Township
Henry Hillison
George Schafer
G. M. Finch
Wedded Last Evening at Mrs Griffiths Home
A quiet 7 15 wedding united Miss Anna Griffith and Hugh T Brown at Mrs E C Griffiths home. Rev I E Stevens officiated before a small circle of relatives. The couple, after a wedding dinner, left on the Denver Special for a Colorado stay and will reside in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Griffith
Anna
Hugh T. Brown
Rockford
Ashton
I. E. Stevens
Mrs. Brown
Denver
Colorado
Troubles of Rate Making and Port Disputes
The Interstate Commerce Commission has moved to settle minor disputes among Eastern ports and faced protests from Boston and New York. Critics claim the big ports receive too much export trade, sparking a broad dissatisfaction while the Macedonians claim for aid is noted as receiving attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
New York
Railway lines reshape Dakota and Great Lakes trade routes
The piece discusses potential interstate rate reforms and their regional impact, noting how a stronger Interstate Commerce Commission could influence midwestern commerce. It highlights the new Dakota line from Pierre to Rapid City and the North Western Railway's expansion toward the Black Hills and timber-rich regions of Wisconsin and Michigan, linking Poole to Duluth and other lake ports.
New Lines Tap Far West for Vast Railway Growth
The North Western Line plans extensive development across Illinois Wisconsin Northern Michigan South Dakota Wyoming and more. A Wyoming link will extend from Casper across the central state to the Big Horn River and Wind River Reservation opening millions of acres to homesteading and rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
South Dakota
Wyoming
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Casper
Old Fort Casper
North Platte River
Big Horn River
Wind River Indian Reservation
Lander Valley
Range Country
Wind River Reservation
North Western System links Chicago and Milwaukee in major line plan
The Chicago and North Western system advances a multi line effort to connect Chicago, Milwaukee, and Gillette era routes, promising a pivotal commercial expansion. Officials cite a four track, electric line for fast passenger service and heavy freight between Chicago and Milwaukee, with trains hourly and extensive regional service along Lake Michigan’s shore. Wingert of Frank purchases the Lyman farm for $30,000 with plans to operate in Brattford township. a Hubbard farm auction near Ashton lists cattle, hogs, and farm machinery with sale terms and various implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
March
Green Bay
Gillette
Chicago & North Western
Inois
Wiscon
Manuilwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee
United States
North-Western Line
Lake Igan
Ashton
Brewer School House
Hubbard Farm
F. D. Kenny
Jacos Vanness
Wiener school report from Reynolds township October 10
Report for Wiener school district No. 113 in Reynolds township shows 24 days in session, 29 pupils enrolled, average daily attendance 264 percent, total attendance 630 days, and 15 students receiving perfect attendance certificates. Named individuals include Ella Hewert, Harry Wagner, Ruth Zipperer, Lydia Sandrock, Edna Walter, Willie and Gustie Menz, Paul Zipperer, Wilbern and Henry Vaupel, Gustie and Jakie Heizeroth, Emma, Vera and Gertie Vogeler, Eprra M. Furie. teacher listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiener School
Dist
Reynolds Township
Ella Hewert
Harry Wagner
Ruth Zipperer
Lydia Sandrock
Edna Walter
Willie
Gustie Menz
Paul Zipperer
Wilbern
Henry Vaupel
Gustie
Jakie Heinzeroth
Emma, Vera
Gertie Vogeler
Eprra M. Furie
Early Settler R. B. Sproul Dies at Glenwood Florida
Obituary notes R. B. Sproul. died at his Glenwood home after paralysis. Born December 3, 1814, in Pennsylvania, he moved to Florida in 1885 and lived there twenty years. Survived by seven children including P O Sproul of Daytona and R W Sproul of Dixon. Also mentions Clara Katherine Schafer death October 5 1905. funeral led by Rev. Schuster and Rev. Rife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Sproul
Glenwood
Florida
Clara Katherine Schafer
August Schafer
Clara
Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
Wm. Schuster
E. O. Rife
Sproul
Mr. Sproul
Columbia County
Pennsylvania
Eleanor Oman
Mary J. Shoemaker
Henry J
C. B. Sproul
P. O. Sproul
Daytona
Daytona, Mrs. E. Bly of Deland, Florida, R. B. Sproul of Dayki, Neb
R. W. Sproul
Dixon
Dixon Telegraph
Card of Thanks and notes from Mrs Margaret Beach
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during bereavement. Mentions Mrs Margaret Beach and H M Kersten. Kersten attended the Keystone League of Christian Endeavor annual convention in Naperville and returned home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Margaret Beach
H. M. Kersten
Naperville
Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
Delegates Convene as Elks Hold Successful Convention
The convention drew many delegates and achieved broad success in attendance and participation. Notable notes mention long time settlers who moved from Dixon Franklin Grove to Ashne bhliticr ore Kel and a Ki member winning largest membership increase and best attendance at prayer meeting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Hamilton
Ashton M. E. Church
A. T. Horn
Anna Griffith
City
Union
New York Times
Ashton Gazette
Pierre
Rapid City
Black Hills
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Hills
Dakota
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Belle Fourche
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Lake Superior
Michigan Peninsula
North-Western
Iron and Copper
Mercer
Manitowoc
Lake Michigan
Far West
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Far Western States
Wingert
Brattford Township
Lyman
United Evangelical Chuch
A. W. Rosecrans & CO
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