Community notices and obituaries from Geneseo era event
Local Geneseo items report social events including church and parish correspondents, progress on real estate assessment, and a death notice for Jacob E. Folda with funeral details. The article notes a May Geneseo meeting, a concert by Prote Grabill orchestra, and remarks on Mrs. Mary Honts Goddard’s visit with Eastern Star members.
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Concordia
Hugh G. Palmer
Henshaw
A de Feiner
Geary
N. Y
Topaka
Palmer
Prote Grabill
Homezssiens
Wess
Mez -C. Sete al Eg
Baker
Mishek
POCO
Har ‘Wieddahoettsfutegst
F._Glarinat
W.M. Stewart
BR. M“Thiig
Andi Ve-M. Cion
Piavo
Margaret Streeter
Sopratd
al Igg
Mabel Riet
Asmid
Tte
Mary Honts_Goddard
Order of the Eastern Star
Illinois
W. M. Stewart
Srana Mata Pers Gopiart
F. Magee
Ballay
L. Claris
Cora Graham
EnnisGrifin
Geneseo News Highlights Local Obits and Elections
The paper reports the death of Mrs. Colis Lindberg at her home in Prophetstown and notes funeral arrangements at St. Malachys Catholic Church. It also covers Miss Oscar Jackson and Miss Sophia J Arson death notices, plus a Geneseo school election set for April 18 with candidates discussed. A New York telegram mentions Mrs Asa Lieberknecht and daughter Amalia traveling on the steamship Lahn, and a wedding of Miss Mathilda Weinrich to Matthew OConnell with a celebration at the bride's mother's home. The piece includes marriage details, local civic notes, and community sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soatn
Alburacy
Alcott
Wilhelmina
Baron
Vilore
Konweder & Peterson
Jennie Neely
Neaty
Wee Weinricl
Herome
A Bros
Salva
Sherr Stiera
L Yy Yoeuts & Co
Greve
Gerpaview
Langinstint
Junbata Music Company
Aterman
Hugo Eal Tu
Ganesep
Levi Waterman
Hitev
M. K
Rey Boetter
Heide
Marta
St. Malachy’s
Frank Weston Hall
Foley
Mass Alice Cato
Stewart Doago
Eastern Star
Theafar
Emma R. Maretta
Geneseo
Sou
Marti Wssatenea
Novi
Messie
J. P. Fox
H. Wasakuta
Rev
J. Dool
Robert J
Dixon
N. W Thorot
Theo
General Assembly
Tagonvens
Los Angeles
Deary
Jim Grace
W. PB. Spry
Stanwood
Iown
Oak Wood
Petersones
Prites Grovetins
Sie-Dnanham
Muste Co
Colis Lindberg
Prophetstown
Lindburg
John Yacklie
St. Malachy’s Cath“olic
This Fridex “Ngon
New York City
Asa Lieberknecht
Amalia
Lahn
Ansel Puoroio
Columbia
Beup
Rdm-1
Rclock
Piecred
John Buall
Ut. Weheya
Heardi Ng
Mum‘bors
Sophia J.arson
Thie City
Jars Johnson
TNT
Oscar
Paul
Carrie
P. A. Edquist
Hrickson
William Weinrich
RE. Mathilda Weinrich
Matthew H. O'Connell
G. C. Shaffer
M. E. Church
Hoe
Co B
O'Connell
Erie Man Kills Wife Then Himself in Front of Church
Frank Hasch of Whiteside County shot and killed his wife while en route to church on Sunday. A boy survived the attack while the little girl fled to the church to seek help. Hasch then killed himself as a mob gathered, with no motive found. He was described as temperate and hardworking. authorities cited possible insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hasch
Whiteside County
Church
Sunoda Omen Tog
Nerth
Kling
Husch
Geneseo Presbytery Approves Institute Support Plan
A report from the committee outlines recommendations to fund and advance the Geneseo Collegiate Institute. It calls for endowment pledges, continued financial backing, and plans to secure new buildings while inviting all Presbytery members to view the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Dixor
Amittes
Gross Plasansat
Prin Thompson
Iostuay
Christian Panenhoc
Geneseo
Nedc
Ceratesa
Yabttore
Sajour
Eseo
Colona Notes Report Weather Delays and Local Weddings
J J. Ryan visited Colona as Green and Rock rivers near yearly high marks. Rain hampered canal work and Easter program. Jas Fennesey stroke patient and Lotta Sale improving with sister support. Jas Cain visited from New York after 18 years. Frank Hall and Grace Osin wed in Geneseo. S P Beghtol and Mrs Leeds wed in Davenport. local congratulations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. Ryan
Colona
Green River
Rock River
Jas
Fennesey
Lotta Sale
Orton
Geneseo
Jas, Cain
S. P. Beghtol
Leeds
Davenport
Morristown Social Notes and Easter Events
April 14 Morristown updates include sick list for Mrs. Herman Kane and an Easter visit by Wittie Philipps. Local residents attend geneseo gatherings, baptisms, and calls. a Schnitzler Hall dance is set for April 18. Easter services were canceled due to bad weather. multiple visits and gatherings are recorded across Morristown and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kane
Wittie Philipps
Louie Koch
McClain
Frank Monkman
Elmer Anderson
Geneseo
Auguar Bischler
Philip
Samuel Nangle
Frank Sprouse
Osco
August Phillipps
Schnitzler's Hall
Elmer Weldlein
Ed. Noonan
A Long
John
Ellen Kelcher
Purce
George Noonan
Mt Clain
Uthersn
Morristown
F. P. Bennett
Lura McCurdy
Lura
Cambridge
Ada
Ernest Walters
Charles Haaman
Fred Rahn
Immigrants Flock To America In Record Spring Movement
The coming spring brings the largest wave of emigrants in U S history. About 1 000 home seekers arrive in Chicago from the east on the Michigan Central with thousands more passing through ports or at sea bound for western destinations. Many are from Sweden and Norway as railroads race to handle the surge and promises from European agents hint at record-breaking numbers for 1903.
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United States
Chicago
Michigan Central
Boston
New World
Sweden
Norway
Moltte Mail
Oscay of Erin and Colonna Church Services Noted
Announcement lists Sunday activities at Oscay of Erin Som belts Pres ite ee GkrnOliver and Colonna parish with morning services at 10 30 a m. and 7 30 p m vesper, Sunday school noon, Young People and Women’s Missionary Society events, and a sermon by Dr John Donshen sappiogary. Lutheran service at 10 50 a m with a 2 pm business meeting. No evening service.
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Morathy
Oscay
Erin
Gkrnoliver
Oley
Ericé
Colona
Colonn
Thare
Hidesam Vesper Sarvice
ODL Braet G. G. Bhaifer Finstar
Sarvices
TREO
Local notes show illnesses visits and river conditions
W G Webster is very sick Louise Mahlstedt is home from Hillsdale for the weekend G S Meerspent Saturday in Davenport Lin is in hospital at Rock Island Mrs Will Sand and daughter Gwendoline visit Geneseo river higher than years fishing is active James Fennessey very low after two paralytic strokes Dr Gilbert from Geneseo consulted with Dr Bott
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G Webster
Louise Mahlstedt
Hillsdale
G.S. Meerspent
Davensport
Lin
Rook
Cole
Molino-Sundagy
Will Sand
Gwendoline
Geneseo
James Fennessey
Dr. Gilbert
Bott
Public Horse Sale at Papenthien Sheds Geneseo Illinois
Mae undersigned will sell at public auction at the Papenthien Feed Sheds on Saturday April 18 in Geneseo Illinois. Twenty head of horses including fifteen heavy work horses aged 4 to 8 years weigh 1400 to 1600 pounds. The balance are light horses rake and gentle. Terms eight months time without interest. Liberal discount for cash. H and ArbaN TLy H W Sand Ax Actioneer. For boys and children's suits new at M Nusbaum Co One Price Clothiers.
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Mae
Papenthien
Geneseo
Ilinois
H&arban Tly. H. W. Sand Ax Actioneer
Joseph Oberle
Isaac Uriek
Erie
Mer
Samuel Arnett
Charles Roos
Will Clark
South Dak
Pia
Rank
W. Smith
Chicago
Math
Ara
Kicker
Careful handling duties in horse service disclaimer
The notice states that care will be taken to prevent accidents but the party will not be responsible for any occurring incidents. It also notes that parties disposing of mares are responsible for service-related issues.
Temperature trends and farming notes from early April report
The week ending Tuesday April 7 recorded a mean temperature of 49 degrees, 4.5 above normal, with a high and low noted. Rain and briefly snow accompanied a cold spell on April 8, 63 of an inch of rain and half inch of snow. The five year mean stands at 42.5 with farmers plowing and sowing oats. crews reported ground frozen up to three feet in places and roads improving for the season. S. B. Ranvaun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soon
Earls
Joanny
S. B. Ranvaun
Local notes from Loraine and Spring Creek area
April reports from Loraine and Spring Creek record residents visiting Geneseo and Chicago, weather hindering sowing, and road issues. Mrs Oberle improves while many townsfolk socialize, travel for business, and attend events. Typhoid illness bounds Arnold Holke. Miss Buysse visits Anna. Miss Keag sews at Lyman Benton’s.
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Stemberger
Chicago
Spring Creek
Arnold Holke
Holke
Ptres San
Geneseo
Ticket offer to Rock Island routes to West and Southwest
To the West, a limited offer lists round trip tickets to West and Southwest and to parts of Old Mexico at two dollars. Liberal stop over privileges are noted. For fare details contact the nearest Rock Island agent.
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Rock Island
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Richmond
John Dodgrick Co
R. B. Struthers
B.D. Kirkpatrick
Geneseo Store
Loraine
SHO HK
Worden
Berner & Engdahl
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