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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1907

Page

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El ton Luckey elopes with Mrs Warren Sanders in Ashton

A sensational Ashton report says Elton Luckey and Mrs. Warren Sanders eloped to Los Angeles after Luckey sold the Eagle restaurant. Sanders sues for 20000 dollars for alienation of affections. Luckey was jailed then released. a civil suit proceeds.

Ashton Elton Luckey Warren Sanders Los Angeles California Elton Eagle Rochelle Dixon Blackburn and Hubbard EK. E. Davies Sher- Tourtillott Ogden Utah Los Angeles Limited Luckey Limited

Surprise Birthday Party For Charles Arnould at Gazette Office

A group of Charley Arnould’s friends planned a surprise for his sixteenth birthday on Saturday evening. He was kept at the office after supper and surprised when a hay rack load of friends gathered. They cheered him, then drove to Hunt’s grove for a moonlit picnic.

Charles Arnould Charley Gazette Hunt's Grove

Birthday party ends with marshmallows and stories

Evening included coffee sandwiches and doughnuts after a birthday threshing for Charley. The party then traveled a mer road for a mile. Attendees listed include Local Quick Laila Quick Roland Hisenberg Roy Hartzell Lucy Hart Ada Orput Vincent Arnould Mrs E Eva Greve Frances Stephan Fred Kersten Charles Arnould Hazel Arnould Eva Arnould Miss Noelsch Arnould.

Charley Loala Quick Laila Quick Roland Hisenberg Roy Hartzell Lucy Hart Ada Orput Vincent Arnould Mrs. E Eva Greve Frances Stephan Fred Kersten Charles Arnould Hazel Arnould Eva Arnould Miss Noelsch Arnould

Post Cards Held For Stamp Placement Loophole

Post office bans mica or tinsel decorated cards sent in transparent envelopes. Stamp must be on the envelope, not the card, for valid postage. A plain greeting card can mail for 1 cent, but 2 cents if a message is written. Enveloped cards incur higher rates, and double first class four cents if processed.

Ashton Post Office Reports Weekly Mail Batch Count

During the week of October 13 to October 19, the Ashton Post Office counted outgoing mail and prepared a report to the Post Office Department in Washington. The summary notes the weekly batch figures and procedural details for the local office.

United States Post Office Department Washington D.C Ashton Post Office

Real estate bargain offered with house and three lots

For sale sale notice lists a bargain in real estate if taken soon. Inquiries directed to James Leidy. Also offered piano Wilton parlor rug grain carpet 13x15 furry and single buggy with horses and various household furniture by J R Hamilton.

James Leidy Wilton Ingrain J. R. Hamilton

Very Pretty House and Two Lots Bargain with Furnace

Real estate notice notes an attractive property with a furnace and two lots offered at a bargain. Reference to W. B. Hoerner at 3314. Also includes a wedding notice stating a marriage occurred at Omar.

W. B. Hoerner Omar

Dixon Couple Wed In Presbyterian Ceremony

Janet D. Trein of Dixon married Wm. RE Trein at Mrs. S. J. Griffiths home with Rev. T. E. Stevens officiating. They will reside at 715 Hennepin Ave Dixon and travel to Niagara Falls New York City and Washington after December 1.

Dixon New York Niagara Washington S. J. Griffith Janet D Wm. RE. Trein T. E. Stevens Presbyterian Church No. 12 Chicago Niagara Falls New York City Choics Peasngradites Bengie Mr. Rein Rein Hennepin Ave Illinois Presbyterian

Our Town Urged to Grow by Unified Enterprise

The article urges united effort by enterprising citizens to grow local business and property values. It highlights a high moral standard, strong schools, and status as a trading shipping point. Emphasizing encouragement for new residents, capital, and legitimate enterprise, it calls for public spirit and practical improvements.

Inter Ocean Wrong Gov Deneen Right on Primary Law

The Mt Caroll Democrat argues that the Chicago Inter Ocean misreads the primary law and that Governor Deneen is correct. The piece contends the people should shape parties not vice versa and supports a reform through a primary system despite opposition from the Inter Ocean.

Inter Ocean Gov Deneen Chicago Nomir Ehile Eneen Chicago Inter Odeon Mt. Caroll Démocrat

New Post Cards at GazeTTE Book Store

The GazeTTE Book Store received a shipment of about 1,500 souvenir post cards. The assortment includes leather cards, personalized cards, Ashton notes, greeting and puzzle cards, Silk Teddy Bear cards, Illinois views, Birthstone and Forget-me-nots plus silk ornaments removable for clothing. A large line of Post Card Albums is also available to inspect.

Gazette Book Ashton Illinois

Funeral of George K. E. Canfield Attended by Relatives

A W Rosecrans and O P Canfield attended the funeral of their cousin George KE Canfield aged 57 in Chana yesterday afternoon. Frank Riley arrived from Grand Rapids to work for David M. Bill iaire. Misses Minnie L Schafer Lillie Schafer and Christina Koch returned from a Chicago visit. Call and settle your account at City Meat Market by Weberaber 1st 1907.

A. W. Rosecrans O. P. Canfield Chana George KE. Canfield Weberaber F. H. Basser Frank Riley Grand Rapids, Michigan Will David M. Billiaire Minnie and Lillie Schafer Christina Koch Chicago

Revival Services at United Evangeli cal Church Continue

Revival services are in progress at the United Evangelical church under the pastor with daily German address by Rev. J. H. Johnson from 7:00 to 7:30 followed by English services. Everyone is invited. A note mentions a funeral attended by Mrs. Andrew Fell and her daughter, and a carload of winter apples from the east arriving Saturday. Also references local visitors, an ad for books, and a medicinal salve sold at Smith's Pharmacy.

United Evangelical Church J. H. Johnson

A Suit to Suit the Boys

A merchant advertises a wide range of boys clothing with table after table of goods. It promotes two piece suits from 1.00 up to 6.00, a strict all wool 5.00 suit, and waterproof coats. Other items include 25 cent extra heavy ladies vests, fine dress fabrics at 50 cents per yard, and a 1.25 per yard brilliantine described as very smooth and wide.

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