15 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
1
Local notes record social visits of Galva Davenport and Geneseo residents, church services, and Easter plans. A county sheriff candidate debate, school elections, and farm activity are noted along with obituaries, road travel, and church programs.
April work begins with corn plowing. Geo Hartman reports 20 acres of wheat in fine condition. Local social updates cover visits, church and school news, political remarks, business openings, and upcoming events in the community.
Joseph Ladue notes Alaska Commercial uses Royal Baking Powder for Arctic cooking amid harsh climate. He says customers always insist on it, highlighting brand loyalty and local provisioning.
Readable bits mention E. E. Shult being called to Orion Amanda and references to Mrs Potts. The text is fragmented with garbled names and places, making it difficult to determine a clear event or outcome.
Morristown notes list Miss Emma Smith on the sick list and Miss Maggie Stubbs visiting Geneseo. Jay Grandall returns to Clinton Iowa while May Wilson and Aunt Mary Show visit friends in Geneseo. Mr and Mrs Fred Fourman of Cedar Rapids announce a baby boy. Easter entertainment and Sunday evening program praised.
John P Stewart as treasurer subscribes and swears before Notary Public on April 13 1888. The document records his oath and official notarization by Mr Stewart.
Judge Frank D. Ramsay of Whiteside county announces he is not a candidate for the upcoming congressional convention. The move leaves Prince as the favored nominee and ends efforts by other candidates to contest the race. Ramsay says his aim is to discharge duties rather than seek further honors and thanks supporters.
The Grace church annual parish meeting was held Monday evening as a business and social gathering. The treasurer reported revenue well above the prior year and officers were elected. An entertainment at Guild Hall Thursday evening features a long program with songs recitations tableaux and solos by church members.
W. W. Cor. announces candidacy for State Representative in Henry County with support from Republicans countywide. He pledges to advance legislation in the best interests of the state and to advocate for GOP priorities if elected.
Fragmentary OCR text references a March 24 1898 date and a treasurer role. Names and context are unclear, but indicates a meeting or notice involving a trustees or council and a convent.
A patchwork of social visits, purchases, and community happenings near Geneseo includes Hart's Sunday visit, Mrs Kay's recovery, Davidson ill health, bike purchase, and various calls among neighbors in centers like Rock Island and Munson Center. Church programs, youth activities, and upcoming gatherings are listed with attendees and locations.
Members of Col J. Galligan Circle Ladies of G A R express deepest sympathy on the passing of sister Myra Godfrey. A testimonial of condolence is presented to the bereaved, to be recorded in circle records and published in the Genesdo Republican.
Official nomina tions for Annawan village to be voted on Tuesday April 0th list President W H Webster Trustees W H Browning Jacob Frederick A H Steals Trustee to fill Vacancy J E Ooleman Village Clerk R T White
T S Knapp of Andover Tl declares intention to seek the office of County Treasurer, announcing candidacy after consulting friends and awaiting the next Republican County convention. Dated February 31 1898.
A fragmented notice invites young Republicans to attend a Thursday evening meeting in Tem es in Genoa area. It specifies ages and eligibility and calls for interested teens to participate.
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