14 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
1
The Geneseo Republic reports Woodhull prepares to host a Sons of Veterans camp and notes barber shop changes. Kewanee hosts two village election tickets. Local deaths include Jacob Emery of Galva, and incidents include a fatal shooting attempt between youths and a street fracas ending in fines.
The union of Wilt WW Biller witd Anna A Stotmeister was celebrated April 5 at the Stotmeister home. About one hundred relatives and friends attended a tree lawn ceremony officiated by Rev HB Weed, followed by a reception and generous gifts.
The Henry County April 4 1803 returns list town officers in Kewanee and Cambridge including Isaac Pyle Swan Mason 038 8C Isaac Cook and Chas EB Shaw J W Drebmer The Chronicle notes James Mascall of Cambridge a long time resident now nearly eighty is famed for memory of local history and family lineage
Alpha residents report remodeling projects and new builds as W O Gillespie retires and A L Newt moves in. In Alexis, Grandpa Cigharie visits while Jule county Kansas-bound Robert Watson returns. Local education notes include L L Aikie re employed as principal and Jessie Baker as primary teacher. A BYP U social is planned at Allison L. L. Aikie home next Friday.
A April rain arrived Tuesday morning. Residents noted include Mr and Mrs W A Belles in Rock Island on Saturday and Miss Belle Blackfan visiting Moline friends. The MN WV Conover residence foundation began Monday. A village election is set for Tuesday with one ticket, the Iceuse, and Mrs George Sykes from Knoxville visiting her parents. Rev Crain led a temperance event at the ME church Sunday evening. Plasterers work on A P Johnsons new house. Epworth League social at Rachel Jordan’s home. L F Longford, early settler, died last Wednesday of consumption. funeral Friday at his home with Byron Jordan officiating. Winnie Jordan wife of Hollen Jordan died Monday evening of heart trouble. funeral Thursday at M B church, burial at Hoseville.
Mrs H N Hanna returns from Chicago. Quillin sick with lung fever. G H Spald and wife visit Phoenix friends. W J Irvin of Alexis visits nearby. Wm Carney of Moline spends Sunday with A Danielson. Webster and wife visit Edfard irients. J M Miller triumphs as champion jack snipe hunter. J A Glimpse goes to Moline for summer work. John Milem returns from Norris for a few days. Mrs Loula Hanna of Peabody visits relatives. John Rose of Green River calls on friends. W J Swisher’s grocery wagon runs first local trip. Miss Collin sisters start fire that nearly burns dry grass. narrow escape for nearby buildings.
An American correspondent in London describes Sunday at Spurgeon's church and a visit to the United States Legation, then attendance at the House of Commons. He notes the grand parliament building, the visitor’s gallery, and the ritual: questions, lengthy debates, and shout of order. He observes members in silk hats and the opposing sides, and mentions Ireland’s home rule and local option as hot topics.
Galve fields three tickets for the Vilasd election including temperance, citizens and people's tickets. A pirate ticket opposed to the water works contract runs as a counter option. A stray rifle shot hit Dan Grant's barn. a man named Orion was seen passing by in a buggy top.
Naperville resident Mise Smith appears in a legal entry while Nettie Gutzler of Geneseo begins new work at A Ott s. Prof Holzinger of Annawan spent the Sabbath at home. Bert Mapes and C C Wildman moved horses to Chicago. Dr Hergert of Chicago visited friends in the area. J E Jenkins now employed at Tampico after delivering mail. A surprise party occurred at C Urbana s with all in good spirits. Miss Minute Vetter returns from Geneseo to home after winter schooling. Minnie Berge of Anrawan will display millinery at A Ott s Tuesday and Wednesday. Ed Smith, former Lincoln college student, comes home for sister Mrs Clifford Reynolds funeral. Mrs Reynolds, daughter of Mr Theophilus Schmitt, died near Prophetstown April 6. Born April 13 1871 and married Jan 30 1892 to her husband. Funeral at Leon church led by Rev Gostello, burial in Leon cemetery. She was kind and amiable and will be missed as she goes to a place with no sorrow.
April 12 item notes a church steeple under construction and minor storm damage, new vaporatores for summer at J J Bloom, a Kankakee visitor, a teacher in Cornwall, a birth to Mr and Mrs Ransom, a school director election at Squire BR Milars office, bicycle purchases, a fire that destroyed a tenant house, a Quaker preacher David Tatum to speak on saving boys, a Union Bible Society meeting at the M E church with a full program of readings prayers and doxology.
April 22 reports and events in town include W A Lodge meeting this Saturday night and a barn raising by Geo Bryant. School election and two director posts to be filled. Sugar Festival by WC T U Monday night well attended. D J W Morgan of Motine to speak Friday on Home Forum aims. admission free. Rain fell today. farmers busy with sowings and scarce help. Home Forum organized April 5 with officers S N Langdon president Geo Timmerman secretary 3 H Wait treasurer F Kelger orator M Carney historian Trustees include Alice B Welding Cora Waite M Carney. Sharon Farmers Creamery large summer business anticipated. officers B Lauderburd president L Seiben treasurer S Mf Fuller secretary. Skimmers listed: S M Fuller Harry Fuller G W Timmerman Bert Bessie L C Lenzer Jas Dasham J G Dicks.
April 3 reports high winds affecting ferry service and several social visits in Colona. Election for school director held April 15 with Polls seven to five, a female judge and clerk appointed due to candidate absence. Mrs. Pue wins the trustee race over Will Glenn amid light voter familiarity.
April items report visits by Eugene Davia and family from Hanna to Mr Sibert's, Maud Payne and Nellie Meer visiting, Green River factory started, Mrs Sarah Sancock staying in Adair, rain improving oats, Lizzie Peacock back at Moline, many crops sown and planted, C R I and P switch for ice house completed, crusher building nearly finished, Epworth League growing with young members, W W J ladies to host chicken pie supper at Mrs Jas Sibert home on Thursday April th, with proceeds for the M B church
April brings news of ailing horse improving for Sirs and Jim Lane. Geneseo residents Fred Hoy Van Housen visit country. Connell and Armstrong families host weekend gatherings. Burns Burns and Armatrong repairs mentioned. Wiliam Nelson and Bertha Dugdale wed April 11 1693 at Congregational. Bev Waterman officiated. couple hopes for brighter life after cloudy day.
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