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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
4
A notice from Atkinson dated April 9 1900 announces the Republican County Central Committee will annul the May 3 1906 county convention due to a Supreme Court ruling. A new call will be issued after legislative action on the primary law. W B Tracy secretary.
Sowing oats and plowing sets the day’s pace. Ed Noonan spent the weekend with Orion friends. Miss Velmya Howlette visits Johan Smith home. Grace Weidlein returns from Gatesburg. Jas McClain travels from Morristown to Ontario then Sacramento to settle. Mr and Mrs John Carlson mourn the loss of their two day old infant with burial in Morristown cemetery.
The Monmouth Atlas argues that better enforcement of existing laws beats passing numerous new statutes. It laments ambitious lawmakers chasing popularity, producing laws that are unenforceable or harmful, urging a return to caution and even a revived deterrent against foolish legislation.
Judge Ramsay of Aledo granted a change of venue for Mrs Archibald McKinney after defense affidavits argued bias in Mercer county. The trial will be moved to Peoria with dates to be set by the court.
A fragment outlines Friday morning service with a blessing ceremony for a new fre canale and baptismal font. It mentions evening devotions and a High Mass with confessions, plus a Saturday morning Mass at a specified time, all under unclear names and place markers.
The community mourns the death of Ralph E Eckstrom age 2 years 1 7 from poison medicine. Born February 19 1904 he passed away April 5 1906 at Colona M E Church with Rev E W Thompson officiating. Survived by his parents and one sister Viroa among other relatives. Funeral and interment at Darton Cemetery.
A notice from Jongs Bnor Galva announces candidacy for the office of County Judge in Henry County Illinois. The declaration is directed to Republican voters and notes it is subject to the primary election.
The State Highway Commission issues a circular urging Missouri farmers to form associations to use the road drag on county roads after storms and break-up. The method, low cost and home made, aims to fill holes, crown the road center and improve drainage with volunteer labor under roadmasters guidance.
Annual financial statement by the township treasurer of Township No 7 Range No 3 Henry county Illinois covering April 1 1905 to April 1 1906. It lists receipts from cash on hand interest and district taxes and expenditures including treasurer and trustee costs with a year end balance and certification by a notary.
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