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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1893
Page
7
Local notes report a late summer storm with strong winds and fallen trees, water well development near Milan, and community events. Obituary honors Rev R J Langridge, veteran preacher, and Miss Louise Schmidt dies at 19. marriage of Julius Hansen and Catherine Hauschild noted. Collegiate Institute opens September 5 with expanded teaching curriculum and new boarding facilities.
Geneseo Illinois reports a double rapture cure after four weeks of treatment by Dr D L Snediker. He notes no business disruption during treatment and highly recommends the doctor to others. J A Scorr endorses the method as well as J Withrow and others familiar with cured cases.
J J Bloom discusses figures on Kay and his wife’s World’s Fair plans this week. Sparlen residents Trekell and families host or visit guests including Straley Geneseo visitors and numerous local relations. Notables: Henry Baker and Henry Misses from Geneseo at Trekell home. McBride from Moline with Thos J Trekell. John Nowell and Mrs Williams touring the World’s Fair. Arthur Parker finishes Davenport Commercial College. Maloney family returns from Kansas/Nebraska trip.
Local brief from Annawan includes visits by B H Lamb to Henry and Dr Borrest, a new milliner in J Lamont's store, and Prophetstown connections. Reports on weather, a near fire at Mrs Pomeroy’s barn, local farming activity, World’s Fair plans, and various visitors to churches and socials. Nellie Sands’s death is noted along with community prayers and upcoming meetings at Pleasant Ridge church.
The Scrsupr and Armstrong families express heartfelt thanks to many friends and neighbors for aid during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Honey and Mrs Wo Armstrong.
Time and place August 21 to 25 in the Senior School Building Kewanee beginning at o clock each day. Those seeking boarding assistance should notify the Superintendent at once. County teachers bring a copy of the Course of Study. The last examination before Sept 1st will be held at Kewanee Saturday August 19. All other dates canceled. Respectfully J B Roussell Co Supt.
The Wild Settlers Association announces its Beary County Old Settlers Association annual meeting in Cambridge on Tuesday August 29. Local arrangements committee members L H B Patten N B Gould and A E B Anderson partner with village citizens to host the gathering in the grove near the old settlers cabin, with 6 o clock start planned if weather allows.
Fragmentary OCR lists names including C. FE. Baird A. B. H DD Jackson BO Mrs. H. BD Jackson B. P. Miss Jessie Sargent in Valkenburg. appears to be a local social or school event listing with several individuals named in connection to Valkenburg.
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