Woman Survives Eight Foot Fall in Cellar Accident
Mrs. David M. Billmire suffered a serious fall Friday morning while descending to burn waste paper. Her right heel snagged on the first step, sending her eight feet to the cement floor. She landed on the neck and shoulder, scalp bruised, wound bleeding, but no bones broken. Neighbor Mrs. A M Moore heard the groans and summoned aid. After hours of shock and pain, her mind cleared and doctors work to keep her comfortable.
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David M. Billmire
Billmire
Cost of Rioting Estimated at $191000 in Springfield
The riot in Springfield is estimated to cost taxpayers nearly 200000 across city county and state budgets. Listed items include $100000 for damage claims, $10000 for maintenance of 4500 soldiers for about six days, $10000 officers pay, $7000 troop transport, $400 for rent and feed of 900 horses, $1000 grand jury investigation, $5000 for feeding prisoners and incidentals, totaling $191,850.
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Springfield
Grand Jury
Illinois Waterway Project Before Voters
The Illinois waterway loan of 20 million dollars faces voters in November. Backed by supporters in Chicago and the Des Plaines region, the proposal aims to open the waterway from Lockport to the Mississippi. Opponents outside the valley worry about the loan, though Cicero Lindley argues there is no sound basis for opposition.
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Ilinois
Illinois Waterway
Lockport
Mississippi
Des Plaines
Illinois Valley
Chicago
Cicero Lindley
Vote for constitutional amendment bond issue, state income urged
The speaker argues the measure will not cost taxpayers and will yield 3 million dollars annually, enabling timely bond repayment and creating a lasting state revenue source. Every nonvoter is counted against the measure, so citizens are urged to vote yes and persuade neighbors to do likewise.
Inlet Swap drainage petition dismissed by judge
The Owamp petition seeking a 430000 levy in the Inlet Swap district was dismissed by Judge R. H. Scott at the final hearing Friday morning. The district commissioners Titus Butler and Gehant through their attorney appealed to the circuit court with possible action in September. August 1 county court denied leave to amend amid a large turnout of local property owners. Attorneys A C Bardwell H A Brooks A G Harris Clarence Gardner C H Wooster and J O Shaulis participated.
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R. H. Scott
Messrs. Titus, Butler and Gehant
Beng
A. C. Bardwell
H. A.brooks
A.G. Harris
Clarence Gardner
C. H. Wooster
J. O. Shaulis
Butter Dealers Face Stricter Internal Revenue Enforcement
The Internal Revenue Department will rigorously enforce moisture limits in butter. Tests show farm butter often contains 16 percent moisture or more. Licenses apply: wholesale dealers at 480 per year for butter with 16 percent moisture, manufacturers at 600 per year plus 10 cents per pound, with penalties for salt or added moisture.
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Internal Revenue Department
International Revenue Department
Elected Officers for Class No 6 Methodist Sunday School
The Class No 6 election named President Ralph Dean Secretary Will Lesslie and Treasurer Emmet Randall. Standing committees were appointed with Membership W. H. Myers Mah Jon Evens and Justus Wagner. Visitation list includes Edgar Shippee Wesley Beach and Charles Bode. Social committee covers Glenn Rosecrans Harry Wisman George Beach Edison Vogel and Louis Sindlinger.
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Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Ralph Dean
Will Lesslie
Emmet Randall
W. H. Myers
Mah- Jon Evens
Justus Wagner
Edgar Shippee
Wesley Beach
Charles Bode
Glenn Rosecrans
Harry Wisman
George Beach
Edison Vogel
Louis Sindlinger
Illinois State Fair Opens September 25 With 65000 Cash Premiums
The Illinois State Fair runs eight days from September 25 to October 2. Organizers report record interest with $365,000 in premiums and applications pouring in for livestock stalls and exhibits. Management promises “The Greatest Fair on earth” with ample facilities and favorable railroad rates to draw a huge attendance.
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State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
Dance at Copean House Saturday Evening
Public dance announced for Saturday evening September 12 at the Copean House. All invited with good music promised.
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Copean House
Card of Thanks for Clarence Copeland and Family
We express thanks to many kind friends who aided and sympathized with us during our sad hour. Clarence J. Copeland. Miss Lizzie Heibenthal. The Family.
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Clarence J. Copeland
Lizzi Heibenthal
Car of Apples Offers Winter Apples Soon
Moore and Glenn announce a car load of fine winter apples coming soon and urge readers to place their orders now. The notice highlights available lots and prompts early ordering.
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Moore
Glenn
Dixon City Council Adopts Economy Policy
Friday evening the Dixon city council adopted a retrenchment policy that resulted in the discharge of the health officer, city engineer, and fire chief. Two policemen will be let go October 1. The policy aims to save $3,360 annually, with a tax levy of $41,220.
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Dixon City
Sidewalk Petition Rejected in City Council Meeting
The council refused Emily Walker’s petition to build part of the cement sidewalk, deeming the offer incomplete and not obligated on current terms. The sidewalk case with Mrs Walker’s attorneys has a pending status. Rev Samuel Cates of Long Beach California died September 6 at about 73, having spent summers in Ashton and served as a Methodist minister. He married in 1903 to Mrs Williamson, sister of Mrs Chadwick.
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Emily Walker
Thencil
Alker
Bagore
Scott
Samuel, Cates
Long Beach
California
Cates
Ashton
Williamson
H. E. Chadwick
Reynolds churchyard tent meeting and regional church news
A tent meeting is planned at Reynolds churchyard six miles southeast of Ashton and seven miles southwest of Steward, starting Wednesday Sept 16 at 7 30 PM and continuing through Sunday Sept 20 led by Rev J G Schwab of Freeport Ill. Ministers from the district will participate and English services will be held each evening. A regional movement along the Rock River seeks support with a October 6 7 meeting in Oregon inviting three delegates from each city and village. Local editor urges readers to submit news to the Gazette to keep the paper informed and lively.
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Reynolds
Ashton
Steward
J.G. Schwab
Freeport
Ill
Rock River
Illinois
Wisconsin
Oregon
Dixon
Rockford
Sterling
Prophetstown
Lyndon
Conan Lowden
Fuller
Prince Kinley
Gazette
Foresters' Team Wins $25 at Woodman Picnic Drill
The Foresters' team of the local Modern Woodman camp won the first prize of 25 dollars at the Tin-County Woodman picnic held at Central Park between Dixon and Sterling. Their fifteen minute drill on a raised platform drew praise from thousands of Woodmen in attendance.
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Central Park
Dixon
Sterling
Interesting Ball Games Between Married and Single Men
A sequence of rival ball games in Ashton saw the Benedicts win the opener 12 to 4. The bachelors then surged back to win 10 to 9 amid prideful sagas, with some married men allegedly retreating to bowling alleys to reach home after the match.
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Ashton
Benedicts
Batchelors
Sheep yards lit by electricity at loading pens
S. T. Zeller and Son upgraded the sheep yards with an extensive electric lighting system installed by International Harvester. A ten horse power gas engine drives a dynamo powering about eighty 32 candle power incandescent lights in loading pens and sheds for night operations, improving visibility and accuracy in counting sheep.
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S. T. Zeller& Son
International Harvester Company
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D. M. Billmire
A. M. Moore
Illinois Waterway Project
OWAMP
Circuit Court
Illinois State Fair
Car of
Sirwices
Samuel Cates
Walker
Reasonale
Ashton Labout
Brn Venerich
T. E. Stevens
Dallas
South Dakota
John Weishaar
Henderson Fashion
Stout
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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