Bryan Day At Geneseo Chautauqua Draws 3000
The Geneseo Chautauqua attracted about 3000 people as William Jennings Bryan spoke on the passing of plutocracy and the big conventions in a lively address. Bryan arrived with local officials and spoke an hour before a late afternoon departure. He contrasted Republican and Democratic conventions and urged the public to expect the presidential primary to be established in four years.
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County Supervisors Seal Special Session Action on Infirmary Site
Henry County supervisors met in Cambridge in a special session to review a committee report on locating the infirmary near a railroad. The panel recommended evaluating several farms near different towns, and the board toured these properties as advised.
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Mrs F M Gerstner Obituary In Chicago
Mrs Augusta Gerstner died at her Chicago home after a three month illness on Thursday July 25 1912 at age 55. Born May 6 1857 in Sweden she came to America with her mother and sisters and settled in Geneseo before marrying F M Gerstner in October 1882. They moved to Chicago three years later and she leaves husband four children Ralph Mabel Flose Carl and Ruth plus sister Mrs Hattie Freeman. Funeral services were at 1026 George Street with Rev W C Davis officiating and interment at Rosehill cemetery.
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Dance at the Armory Next Thursday Evening
A dance will be given at the Armory next Thursday evening August 22. The public is invited with good music in attendance.
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