Water works job let for 16492.02 in Ashton
At the Tuesday letting the waterworks contract, minus the 20 HP engine, was awarded to W. G. Hoy of Woodstock for 15767.32 with subcontracts for tank and tower to Chicago Bridge & Iron Works. The engine bidder was Wm. J. Hintz of Dixon at 665.00. total cost about 16432.32.
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W. G. Hoy
Woodstock
Illinois
Wm. J. Hintz
Dixon
Fairbanks Morse Engine Co
W. L. Thorne & Co
Platteville
Wisconsin
Thorne
Sycamore
J. C. Griffith
Hoy
Ashton
Mark C. Keller
James H. Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Heibenthal
Ashton Candidates Busy in County Campaigns
Two Ashton political candidates, Democrat R. W. Jeter for county treasurer and Republican Ed. Rosecrans for Circuit Clerk, are actively canvassing and rallying voters across the county. The Gazette plans election returns next Tuesday evening with extended hours and phone access, amid a likely large vote. Also noted are city hall improvements discussions, an auto insurance offer, a Halloween supper, fruit grower notices, oyster deliveries, and a Republican rally in Reynolds township. Coroner Stephan handled two inquests, including the Amboy shooting death of Thomas Coleman.
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Ashton
R. W. Jeter
Ed. Rosecrans
the Gazette
George B. Stephan
Amboy
Eldena
Thomas Coleman
John Carroll
Clair McBride
Kinney Predicts Sherman Victory by Large Plurality
Polls at Republican headquarters forecast a sweeping Sherman win for United States senator in Illinois with a 121214 vote plurality. Analysts argue Democratic excess and Progressive splits push voters back to the GOP as they cite past totals and cross-party shifts to justify the projection.
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Repu
Sherman
Garrett D. Kim
Republican Party
Party of Prosperity
Republic
Chicago
Europe
Illinois
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Ger C. Sullivan
Sullivan
Bryan
Funk
Robins
Rosecrans Seeks Lee County Circuit Clerk Nomination
Republican Epwin S. Rosecrans announces candidacy for Lee County Circuit Clerk, urging voters to support him at the November 3, 1914 election. He appeals to party voters and emphasizes his qualifications and readiness to serve the office.
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Lee County
Epwin S. Rosecrans
Crabtree Seeks County Judge Post in Campaign Note
Republican nominee John B. Crabtree asks voters for support in the November 3 election promising his best efforts in office. The brief statement emphasizes dedication to the county judiciary role and ends with his name.
Treasurer John E. Moyer Seeks Lee County Vote
Republican nominee John E. Moyer urges Lee County voters to support him on election day November 3, 1914. He asks residents to remember the date and cast their ballots.
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John E. Moyer
Lee County
Ilinois
Phillips Seeks Lee County Sheriff Seat in November 1914
A campaign notice from Robert R. Phillips requesting voter support at the Lee County sheriff election on November 34, 1914, urging residents to back his candidacy.
Ownership Statement for The Ashton Gazette
Statement lists Ralph J. Dean as editor managing editor business manager and publisher for The Ashton Gazette published weekly in Ashton Illinois. Bondholders none. Notary public oath dated October 26 1914. Also notes C F Jauch a baker visiting DeKalb and Sycamore after weeks in town seeking bakery site.
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Ashton Gazette
Ashton
Illinois
Ralph J. Dean
Ashton, Ill
Orpha M. Knapp
C. F. Jauch
DeKalby
Sycamore
Sign Posts For All Cross Roads In County
Editorial urges installation of signboards at all crossroads across the state to aid auto tourists and residents. Notes some roads are already marked but many major crossroads remain unmarked, highlighting the increase in long tours and diverse license plates. Commends auto clubs for guide posts and calls officials to undertake this inexpensive, beneficial public service.
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Cross Roads
Apple Social At Epworth League Event At Meth odist Church
The Epworth League plans an Apple social at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening November 8. Attendees will learn who wins the B A P the L A P or the N A P. Trey O Hearts will headline the next serial at the Pastime Theatre starting Wednesday with three reels and then two reels in following weeks. Fur coats relined at reasonable price A Oerzel Son Tailors Roalle Illinois.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Trey O
Pastime Theatre
E A. Oerzel & Son, Tailors
Roalle
Illinois
Sotf
Rush of shoppers as cool snap spurs autumn trade
The weather shifted on Saturday bringing seasonable warmth then a sudden cool change. A large Saturday evening crowd in Main Street drew country folk to buy winter supplies, boosting merchants who had stocked winter goods. Frost arrived Sunday morning aiding farmers to husk and harvest before pests.
Progressive Candidates At Bland Rally In Opera House
A sparsely attended progressive rally last Saturday in the opera house featured speakers I. N. Evans for Congress J T Williams of Sterling Evan L Reed for Legislature H L Fordham for Senator and W H Winn of Dixon as county committee chair. The Mystic Workers plan a Woodman hall meeting Monday November 2 with District Manager Henry F Reilein attending and inviting all members to bring guests and refreshments.
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Frost
Opera House
I. N. Evans
Congress
J.T. Williams
Sterling
Evan L. Reed
H. L. Fordham
W. H. Winn
Dixon
Progressive County Central Committee
Mystic Workers
Woodman Hall
Henry F. Reilein
Strikes Gar of Fat Stock Delays Passenger Train
A North Western Denver Special derailed near Malta Creston after a cattle car broke loose and buckled the track ahead of the speeding train. The collision injured cattle and hogs, with several animals killed to clear wreckage. Engineers halted traffic for about five and a half hours as crews cleared the tracks and handled casualties.
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North-Western
Denver
Malta
Creston
Farmers Telephone Dues Due Notice from Treas Curis Gross
Notice to subscribers of Farmers Telephone Company of Lee County that central dues are due. Prompt payment requested. Curis Gross, Treasurer.
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Farmers Telephone Company
Lee County
Allegean Players Present Drama and Vaudeville at Ashton
The Allegean Players bring a program of dramas and vaudeville with special scenery to the Ashton Opera House starting Thursday evening November 5. The troupe played here two years ago and drew packed houses each night.
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Allegean
Ashton Opera House
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Keystone Pump Co
Pennsylvania
DeKalb
Keystone
Cen Neue
Rosecrans
Jeter
Illinois Automobile Fire Insurance Exchange
Home Office
O. H. Martin
H. V. Baldwin
F. C. Brewer
Vane C. Bosworth
Mgr
Dixon Nat. Bank Bldg
Wm. Lessile
Hallowe’en
Coe, Converse & Edwards Company
Fort Atkinson
Lewis Wood
Rohr
Reynolds Township
Roy W. Jeter Ashton
Kinney
John B. Crabtree
Robert R. Phillips
W. F. Klingebiel
Gazette
Tom Hendricks
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp
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