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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
13
Geneseo observances include baptisms, marriages, school notes, and city projects. Residents such as Mrs. Freeman mark their 90th birthday with well wishes. immigration land sales attract buyers. sewer work plans advance in Ward Four.
Geneseo’s Community notes report family visits from Nebraska and Minnesota, plans for a new Masonic commandery in Kewanee, and a Geneseo Savings Bank fit‑up with May opening anticipated. Local ads promote the Hoyes Queen Binder, opposing the Trust, and an Independence read‑through urging fair competition.
A religious round up lists Easter sermons and events. Metuonist Rev E C Anderson and other pastors present Easter sermons, choir concerts, and Sunday school programs with special music and lectures. Catholic, Baptist, and Evangelical congregations plan morning and evening services and Holy Week observances.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Nelson on Thursday April 5 1906 An Laster program to be held at the Salem M E church Sunday morning April 16 at 10 30 The preaching service at Sharon Sunday evening at 7 80 Everyone is invited to attend all services
We wish to thank friends and neighbors who assisted us during our recent bereavement. Mus O Schureman and Cuatlpaey.
Farmers in Geneseo and surrounding area show strong interest in growing sugar beets for the Rock County Wisconsin Sugar Company. The effort, led by President George B. Dedrick and H C Venke, requires two hundred or more acres and local officials plan canvassing for support. Agricultural supervisor E Sebbelow visited, praising soil conditions and confirming potential purchase. labor questions noted with Balglans and L G Leisz named to lead Geneseo efforts.
Farmers busy oats season Bert Humberstone paints for S Bennett wood loss near road reported. F E Edwards ships cream to Wood Creamery Co. Next week new parties expected. Station agent to stock La Salle coal. Vandalism blocked fast mail train No 19 with oak ties. section men removed ties after delay. Local oversight urged.
Election Tuesday April 17 1908 lists People's Nominations: Trustees H C Read Harry Webster Bert Humberstone. Village Clerk Alfred Kincaid. Police Magistrate George Allen. Citizens' Nominations: Trustees W D Sherrill F W Reese Jr and Dr M H Smith. ANNAWAN VILLAGE NOMINATIONS Election Tuesday April 17 1906 lists People's Nominations: Trustees J Wields D F Barker Edward Ross. Police Magistrate Ezra Blakesley. Village Clerk L A Ferguson. Ad ends with barber shop boast about Claspell at Genesco House Barber Shop.
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