Court Battle Over Guardian for Murderer's Child
In county court Judge Scott heard rival petitions over Naoma Dell Sanders’s guardianship. Warren Sanders sought August Reinhart as guardian and opposed any Griffith family member. Eliza Griffith faced the Griffiths’ petition, while Eliza was named administratrix of Melva E. Griffith’s estate with $1,400 bond.
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Warren Sanders
Sheriff Reed
Eliza Griffith
Naoma Dell Sanders
Sanders
August Reinhart
Franklin Grove
Griffith
Griffiths
Miss Eliza Griffith
Scott
Melva E. Griffith
Subscription Rules For Gazette Readers
The Gazette explains how subscriptions are discontinued by order and outlines payment expectations for undelivered or unreturned papers. It notes that expiration dates appear on the label, and cites a yearly price of $1.50 with appreciation for prompt-paying subscribers.
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Gazette
Government Land Opening at Shoshone Reservation sale notice
Public auction to sell 775000 acres of grazing lands in the Shoshone Reservation at Lander Wyoming at 9 00 a m Thursday September 19 1912. Minimum bid one dollar per acre. Title at once. No residence required. Great livestock raising opportunities ideal climate. Round trip rail fares in effect daily until October 31 with homeseekers tickets on sale September 3 and 17 for up to 25 days. Stop over privileges for land inspection with maps and details from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Lander
Wyoming
Chicago & North Western Railway
Lee County Property Valuations See Increases and Revisions
Real and personal property in Lee County valued at 48 711 240 according to board of review figures. Real estate in the county alone valued at 89 709 470. Taxable valuation combined listed at 16 287 080, up 85 769 from assessor’s figure. Real estate valuation rose from 13 237 782 to 18 236 490. personal property from 2 913 589 to 38 000 590. Only Lee Center shows a decrease. Total unreported by board this year 257 807 vs 273 534 last year. Coat sleeve insignia updated for Chicago and Northwestern conductors. Five year bars indicate service. twenty-five year stars. fifty year double stars. Neater design replaces stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Board of Review
Lee Center
Chicago & Northwestern
Bank Work Progressing at Ashton Bank Interior
Marble for the Ashton Bank interior has largely arrived. A skilled worker is installing ceiling decorations, a slow precise task. Soon tile flooring marble wainscoting and fixtures will be installed. The Strube Gift Shop run by Mrs Fee and Miss Kathryn Bremmer has strong patronage and accepts orders. Mrs Fee plans china painting lessons.
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Ashton Bank
Strube Building
Edwards Named for Congress in Dixon Convention
In Dixon on Saturday afternoon a Progressive nominee for congressman from the 18th district was chosen after debate. I. F. Edwards of Dixon and Isaac M. Evans of Milledgeville were named for state board of equalization, with dissension over placing a Republican opponent on the ticket.
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Dixon
Isaac M. Evans
Milledgeville
State Board of Equalization
John JG. McKenzie
R. L. Burchell
Erie
Whiteside
Jo Daviess
Congress
18Th
I. F. Edwards
Harmon Votes toExpand Water System in Special Election
Harmon, the smallest village in Lee county, voted Monday to enlarge its water works with a high pressure system. Bond issue set at 6000 dollars, and only one vote opposed. Har mon’s population is one fifth Ashton’s. Pipe Organ Recital at St John’s Lutheran church drew a large crowd last Sunday. The new organ was dedicated by Prof. O. Hardwig and church choir.
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Harmon
Lee County
Ashton
St. John’s Lutheran Church
O. Hardwig
Farm For Sale in Pine Rock Township 160 Acres
Black soil farm available in Pine Rock township totaling 160 acres. Inquiries directed to VEAN Woop in Ashton Illinois. Miss Nellie Zeller and Ruth Zeller visited Rochelly Tuesday afternoon.
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Pine Rock Township
Vean Woop
Ashton
Illinois
Nellie
Ruth Zeller
Rochelly
Post Office Bill Advances With Zone Rates And Disclosures
Senate passed the postal appropriation bill introducing parcel post zones and new postage scales based on distance. It requires publications to file annual editor and owner details and imposes advertising labels on paid content. Some second class matter may use fast freight or regular mail rates. Sundays closure rule for main post offices is specified. Community notes: city council quiet session calls for fire escape review. corn root grub field meeting announced with researchers attending. local business visits noted.
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Senate
House
Zeller
Roesler
J. W. Griese
John W. Randall
J. C. Wetzel
New Woodmen Ruling Ends Suspension Lapse Crisis
Head Consul Talbot of the Modern Woodmen issues a special dispensation for lapses amid rate re adjustment unrest. Members suspended less than six months may reinstate by paying current assessments as referendum on rates proceeds. James and Mrs. Dillon traveled to Dixon on Tuesday for business.
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Woodmen
Talbot
Fulton Journal
Ashton Public School Opens With Record Attendance
The 1912 13 term begins with a record attendance at Ashton Public School. High school enrollment rises with a 71 total, a new peak, while freshmen class grows to 31 from 20 last year. Parents oppose fourth floor classrooms citing safety concerns and consider seeking a new building.
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Ashton Public School
Miss Schade
Miss Mary Charters Visits Chicago After European Tour
Miss Mary Charters visits Chicago to meet her parents who have just returned from a tour of the British Isles and France this summer. Mr and Mrs Charters landed in New York Saturday morning and arrived here Tuesday evening.
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Miss Thompson
Savanna
Pearl Thompson
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
Mary Charters
Chicago
British Isles
France
Mrs. Charters
New York
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Frank Chadwick
Steward
Frank
The
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Bailey
Britt
Iowa
Tribune
New Progressive Party
Rockford Home Telephone Company
Goungil
Oregon Republican
Dixon Experimental Field
C. S. Fisher
Northern Illinois
R. D. Glasgow
S. A. Forris
Sterling
Charles Hunter
James Dillon
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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