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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
12
Mrs. Louis Ridel of Atkinson, a Belgian arrival from Belgium, was shot four times in her south Atkinson home by a former lover who then killed himself. The assault left her with serious injuries but a fighting chance at recovery as Dr. W. W. Adams probes for bullets.
J. J Guild lists meals for sale. Mrs. M. Griswold returns home after a short visit in Geneseo. Item appears in Moline Dispatch notices.
Lead and oil paint show serious faults. Lead is not durable and carbonate white bead used without reinforcing pigments damages the oil causing chalking.
Souers and Thomas promote a Dodd and Struthers copper cable lightning rod claimed to shield buildings from lightning damage. A Geneseo hospital corps inspection is underway with officers from Dixon Sterling Moline and others present. High school students may attend the Military Tract meet in Galesburg on May 5 with events in oratory and track.
Christian Science Service in the Hosford building marks tercen sennial English Bible. Methodist and Swedish Lutheran congregations hold Sunday schools, sermons and special services. Pastors Rev J L Shively Rev A T Lorimer Rev A A Lorimer lead morning and evening worships with diverse language services and youth activities.
A high school entertainment announced for Friday will be held Thursday evening at the Armory due to date changes. Admission is 25 cents, with reserved seats at 35 cents. Proceeds go to the piano fund as brisk seat sales indicate a good audience. Farmers institute conference in Galesburg May 15 will gather district committees at Union Hotel to discuss winter institutes and representation from Geneseo and other towns.
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