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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
12
The Geneseo Republic in Geneseo Illinois reports its 1911 year circulation figures. The paper printed 189800 complete copies for the year beginning January 6 1911 and ending December 29 1911. Average daily copies equal 3650 over 62 issue days.
The First National Progressive Convention held this week opened with Senator Dixon presiding and Teddy Roosevelt greeted with loud calls of Teddy. Beveridge then led as temporary chair with Roosevelt receiving a grand welcome as delegates burst into cheering and parades. On Wednesday Roosevelt was nominated by acclamation with Hiram Johnson as running mate and the hall joined in a final hymn and benediction.
Swed ish Lutheran Rev A T Lorimer pastor Next Sabbath there will be Sunday school at 10 a m Communion service to be held There will be no preaching service or prayer meeting during August Sunday school as usual each Sunday at 1 at noon Endeavor at 6 30 Everybody in the church and congregation invited to attend German Lutheran Rev Chr Bergen pastor There will be no services next Sunday as the congregation and pastor attend Mission Festival at St Johns church in Ed fora
The Outlook quotes President Roosevelt praising Governor Wilson. It highlights Wilson’s belief in public interest over private gain and quotes his Atlantic City speech urging honesty and moral courage, asserting duty above self.
Washington dispatch notes Illinois House Republicans respond to Medill McCormick inquiry on Roosevelt. Rodenberg denounces the question. Copely cites earlier Progressive platform. Fuller endorses the Republican ticket. Prince backs the primary nomination. Sterling says he supports Taft. Cannon declines comment. McKinley recalls McCormick’s message. Wilson supports Roosevelt and Deneen.
A Sunday discourse argues nerves are not wrecked by baseball but by life worries and urges enjoyment. Also, an advertisement lists a house and lot for sale in Cambridge Gould addition, occupied by Dr Oscar Eaton with inquiries to Frank Gould or Dr W F Spencer.
The Fifteenth Annual Ebenezer Campmeeting runs August 22 to September 1 1912 in Ebenezer Park six miles north of Geneseo Illinois with J G Finkbeiner directing. Notable guests include Rev A A Causer Rev C A Mack D D Bishop W H Fouke and Rev C G Unangst. Emma D Pelko serves as soloist and worker.
A roster lists ministers J G Finkbeiner E O Rife and R F Brothers with laymen B F Obrecht C J Johnson Jacob Wolf Louis Orrick and Willis Evans. The document appears as a church council or meeting attendee list.
Dining Hall and several names including B. F. Obrecht Willis Evans Louis Urick Chas. Roos Transportation F. E. Berner H Diener A. Rapp advertise. E. Q. Rife Clayton Fehr FP. Brothers G. H. Wykle listed among contributors.
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