Waterway milestone marks opening of Hennepin canal
Governor Deneen presided as crowds estimated at 15 000 gathered to witness the opening of the Hennepin canal lock allowing Rock River water to flow toward the Mississippi and Atlantic. Ex governor Van Sant and Rep Frank O Lowden spoke as General Henderson hailed as father of the project.
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Illinois
Gulf of Mexico
Henderson
Hennepin Canal
Rock River
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Mississippi River
Atlantic Ocean
Om. Waa
Sixth Regiment
Dixie
America
Charles S. Deneen
Thomas B. Henderson
St.Louis
Mississippi
van Sant
Minnesota
Frank O. Lowden
Twin Cities
Geneva
Thom
B. Henderson
Luckey Arrest Report From Ogden Captured at Union Depot
Elton Luckey was arrested at the Union depot by Sheriff Sebring on advice from Dixon Illinois authorities and held at the county jail awaiting requisition papers. Mrs May Griffith accompanied Luckey but was not arrested and may continue west. Luckey claimed ownership of a $25 000 Dixon Illinois farm and carried valuables. the Illinois warrants listed are unknown to local officials.
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Elton Luckey
Ogden Morning Examiner
Ogden
A.T. Tourtillott
Dixon
Sebring
Union Depot
Los Angeles
May Griffith
Luckey
Illinois
Griffith
California
Tourtillott
G. A. Sebring
Weber County
Utah
Lee County
Local rep sought to grow magazine subscriptions
Wanted local representative for Ash ton and vicinity to renew and increase subscription base of a prominent monthly magazine. Salary and commission offered. Experience desirable but not required. Address Publisher box 59 Station O New York.
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Ashton and Vicinity
Station O
New York
Inaccurate specs slow early dredging project work
When work began the specifications were found to be inaccurately drawn. All known dirt removal methods were used to dredge and rebuild the feeder banks with shovels wheel scrapers grading machines dump wagons dredges and steam shovels heavily employed.
Former Ashton Boy Weds Miss Rosamond Stanton Woman in Chicago
Clyde H. Bancroft formerly of Ashton and Miss Rosamond 8. cou tt of Stanton Virginia wed in Chicago on October 23 1907 at 11 a m Rev C Harmon Johnson officiated. After visiting Durand parents they will reside in Iowa City Clyde Bancroft eldest son of Cals A Bancroft longtime Gazerrx printer. The Gazerr extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Clyde H. Bancroft
Iowa City
Iowa
Gazerrx
Clyde
Gaz
Farmer Lad Vanishes From Rochelle Area
W Ole son reports searching for Lyle Reed a 16 year old boy missing for a week since leaving home nine miles south of Rochelle. Reed was seen in Steward then Rochelle after taking a horse belonging to his father. His family fears the boy vanished into the countryside with no apparent reason.
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Lyle In
Rochelle
W. Oleson
Lyle Reed
N. L. Reed
Steward
Young Reed
Earance
Northwestern appoints new night operator J W Hillikey
The Northwestern reinstates a night operator position with J W Hillikey of Chicago taking over duties previously handled by Mr. Fred Wood. Franklin Grove yard remains unstaffed at night due to small yard size and limited freight traffic.
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Northwestern
Fred Wood
J. W. Hillikey
Chicago
Franklin Grove
Three New Subscribers Grow Gazette Support
The gazette gains new subscribers from Thermopolis Wyoming George J Fruin Oregon and Rev Fred L Baldwin Ashton. Renewals come from John Morrissey H B Anderson A D Knapp and Mrs George Hewert.
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W. B. Garrett
Thermopolis
Wyoming
George J. Fruin
Oregon
Fred L. Baldwin
Ashton
John Morrissey
H. B. Anderson
A. D. Knapp
George Hewert
Surprise Party Honors Bennett Nuttleton At Ash-ton
Last Friday evening the Sophomore Class held a surprise party for Bennett Nuttleton. The event featured games and toasts, followed by refreshments, with attendees from Rochelle visiting Ash-ton over Sunday. Participants included Amanda Krug Mildred Griffith Matilda Pfetzing Helen Randall Garnett Arnould Mabel Clark Charles Pfetzing Otto Schade Arthur Clark John Krug Wu Klingebiel Guy Linscott W. F. Oesterheld and family.
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Bennett Nttleton
Amanda Krug
Mildred Griffith
Matilda Pfetzing
Helen Randall Garnett
Arnould
Mabel Clark
Charles Pfetzing
Otto Schade
Arthur Clark
John Krug
Wu. Klingebiel
Guy Linscott
Funeral of Mrs. Fredericka Weeks at Ashton
Mrs. Fredericka Weeks widow of Aaron Weeks died at her Ashton home on October 24 1907. Born in Germany July 24 1837 she came to America at 18 with her parents. Survived by granddaughter Hilda Weeks McIntosh sister Adelaide Woodcock and sister Wilbert Earl. Funeral Monday at one o clock conducted by Rev Fred L Baldwin and burial in Ashton cemetery.
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Fredericka Weeks
Aaron Weeks
Ashton
Weeks
Methodist Episcopal Church
Aldrich Talsted
Adelaide Woodcock
Bronson
Kansas
Wilbert Earl
Illinois
Fred L. Baldwin
Let Us Do Our Duty Bravely Dear Mothers Way
Poetic lines evoke courage and duty as spring and summer revive memory. The speaker recalls mothers guiding strength and a sister resting in a peaceful heavenly land amid winter’s snows and summer’s glow.
Bassler Hurt In Runaway Near City Market
Last Saturday Frank H Bassler proprietor of the City Meat Market sustained injuries when his team bolted as they neared Will Thomas yard. The wagon tipped on a ditch and Frank was flung forward. his face was dirt smeared, overcoat torn, with a sprained right leg and bruises. The team was driven four and a half miles before being recaptured by John Mall.
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Hennepin Canal
Illinois River
Hennepin
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Rock River
Rock Falls
Rock 1 Falls
New York
San Francisco
Frank H. Bassler
City
Will Thomas
Frank
John Mall
For Sale Piano and Household Items at 1341f J. R. Hamilton
Piano, Wilton parlor rug, ink grain carpet 13 by 15, furry, single buggy and horses and some household furniture offered for sale. Contact 1341f J. R. Hamilton.
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Wilton
J. R. Hamilton
A Suit to Suit the Boys
A store advertises a large variety of boys clothing with prices from 1.00 to 6.00 dollars. It highlights two piece suits as low as 1.00 and all wool $5.00 suits that are waterproof and well made. Boys overcoats are offered at strong values aimed at close buyers.
Bargain Clothing Store Offers Heavy Ladies Vest and Fabrics
Big savings touted for prompt buyers with extra heavy ladies vest fleeced and roomy sizes. Cotton price comparisons cited with double today. Wide black brilliantine at 1.25 per yard and Panama at 50 cents per yard. Table of goods at 25 cents per yard aimed at school dresses.
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Panama
Shoe Savings of Unusual Interest
Retailer touts unusually low prices on leather goods with many contracts in place. Prices held steady despite recent leather advances, urging readers not to miss these essential items offered at very low values.
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Hennipen Canal
Deneen
Sterling and
Farmer Lad
W. F. Oesterheld
Bassler
A. W. Rosecrans @ Co
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