25 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
1
Large turnout of parents and students at the Public School noted the late Friday program. Harry Bilimire, president of the literary society, read an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of aerial navigation outlining progress, potential commercial value, and safety challenges.
Ashton residents near completion of three costly new homes adding to city residences. August Kersten and John Killmer build west of town, Ira George undertakes farm residence a mile west. George’s 14 room 30 by 30 main house with 12 by 18 kitchen and full cellar, heating by furnace. Kersten’s 11 room 32 by 42 with bath, closets, full cellar. Killmer’s 13 room 28 by 42 with two large plate glass front rooms, furnace and gas piping. moving in after holidays upcoming.
The notice urges advertisers to print sale bills at the Gazettes office for wide reach. It promises up-to-date, display-worthy bills and a free paper notice to reach buyers. Priced reasonably, with free sale notes provided.
The speaker warns that airship travel will tempt smugglers and complicate customs as the nation could not patrol every inch. Even as lighter-than-air vessels advance, heavy goods will remain hard to smuggle until ship strength grows. Ernest Wiener visited Dixon on Monday as a business caller.
The Gazette announces relocation to a larger commercial block basement with heat from the engineroom and new partitions. A heavy news press and line engine will be moved, enabling expanded circulation and job work. Delays are expected during setup as Mills and Pettie provided improved quarters.
Transfers include George Waters to Nathan Petrie warranty deed for part of lot 5 block 54 for 10 dollars and Nathan Petrie to Mary Brink quit claim for part of same parcel for 40 dollars. Several other warranty or quit claim deeds are recorded with varying consideration amounts and parcel descriptions across blocks and sections in Ashton and nearby towns. Key parties include Cal Robins, Priscilla Lundy, Urbana Lindsey, Will Philips, O Barnett, J M Grimes, David Wolf, Frank Parks, James Swan, Ezra Harriss, H V Foxton agency, and Wm Wiener along with associated tracts in Dixon, Nelson, Steward, and Hines additions.
J E J Randall served as caller at a Kon Monday event, guiding participants through games and activities. The role highlighted Randall’s involvement in local community entertainment and social gathering.
A movement among Ashton's leading male musicians aims to establish a town band after years without an organization. Promoters include about a dozen skilled local players, with outside funds already raised but no formal meetings or instrument assignments yet. Citizens are urged to support a home band as plans take shape.
How to get rid of stumps by boring a center hole, filling with saltpeter, watering, and lighting with kerosene to ashes. An Apron and Baking Sale by Presbyterian Church ladies at Mr. H Stephan's Store on Saturday Oct 27 beginning 10:00 a.m. Also a testimonial on Dr Cole’s massage treatment for circulatory and nervous issues.
The notice details internal promotions: A. M. Bates promoted from battery man to maintainer with DeKalb territory. Arthur Simpson moves to Bates’s former role and W. B. Gillett becomes lamp man, reflecting expected strong performance.
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