Geneseo Town Collector Pay Change Cleared for Election
Legislative action in Geneseo affects town or district collectors. A two percent commission on all money collected is allowed, with potential for additional compensation up to specified caps. Town auditors may set a lesser maximum before election, and funds may be drawn from town or county treasuries if needed.
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C. C. Pervier
Geneseo
F. S. Haynes
W. T. Jeffrey
Pervier
Washington
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Senate
Republian
Pennsylvania
United States
Geneseo Chautauqua Ends Weekend With Notable Program
Sixth annual Geneseo Chautauqua closes Sunday evening after readings by Miss Brown and a Boys orchestra concert. Illness prevents Laurant from performing but Chicago’s Harry McAvoy substitutes with help from two assistants. Dr. James S Myers of Kansas City speaks on The Romance of Achievement, praising modern opportunity and the four keys of ability reliability endurance and action. Modelssohn quartet and notable female soloists conclude a strong program.
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Laurant
Miller
Afeght
Hoopeston
Geneseo
Harry McAvoy
Chicago
McCormick and Bronte
James S Myers
Kansas City
Myers
Homer
Napoleon Bonaparte
Immense Boulder Marks Lincoln Douglas Debate Site
Excavation begins to remove a six ton stone to be placed near Metamora marking the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate site. The Old Settlers' association of Woodford County will dedicate the boulder on August 24. Geological experts say the relic sits from the glacial epoch and has rested for ten thousand years.
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Metamora
Lincoln
Douglas
Old Settlers’ Association
Woodford County
Adrian M Newens Closes Chautauqua Assembly with Readings
The closing Sunday featured vesper services, Mendelssohn quartet, and Adrian M. Newens monologue reading A Message from Mars. Newens, praised as staff Redpath Lyceum critic, presented fifteen characters without costumes, impressing about 1500 in attendance.
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Adrian*m. Newens
Mendelssohn
Adrian M. Newens
E. E. DeLong
E. O. Rife
A. T. Lorimer
Rev. DeLong
Ladies of the
Annie Laurie
Mars
Neiwens
Redpath Lyceum
Chautan
Chautauqua Notes Show Mixed Weather and Promising Senate Outlook
The Chautauqua ended with a hopeful note for a stronger Senate in 1912 as Miss Lucy Magee reported afternoon programs. Stein Music supplied the Bush & Gerts piano, praised by pianist Eleanor Brewer. Mr. Magill heads to Princeton for engagements, including talks at Alpha, Woodhull, and Labor Day in Kewanee. Rain interrupted days except the finale, while locals and neighboring towns benefited from the long-awaited showers.
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The
Republic
Lucy Magee
Assembly
Bush & Gerts
Stein Music Company
Eleanor Brewer
Anita Ladies’ Orchestra
Magill
Princeton
Alpha
Woodhull Chautauqua
Kewanee
Chautauqua Attendance Grows Despite Weather Setbacks
The assembly drew wider interest from Geneseo and surrounding areas with out-of-town patrons appreciated by the Chautauqua association. Weather limited outside attendance, but locals remained enthusiastic and look forward to next year. Harry K. McAvoy, a Chicago & Alton Railway executive, performed magic as a favor to a friend, marking his first large Chautauqua appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Chautauqua Association
Laurant
Chautauqua in Geneseo a Success Despite Rain
The Geneseo Chautauqua of 1911 succeeded largely due to public support and county backing, with all gate receipts covering expenses. Officers and committee chairs J J yan L E Gorham ES Woehr J HE White J Weaver and George L Wood worked tirelessly, ensuring smooth plans and prompting prompt subscriptions for 700 season tickets for 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
J. J. Yan
L. E Gorham
ES Woehr
J HE White
J Weaver
George L. Wood
Lightning Rod for Sale at Wholesale Price
Advertises 1000 feet of Shinn lightning rod for 10 cents per foot with guarantee and horse vane and balls. Claims retail price 18 cents per foot and offers to sell at wholesale due to overstock from last spring. Purchaser shown the bill to prove wholesale rate. notes accepted if cash is unavailable.
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Gerteseo Republic
J. P
Will and Chas
Geneseo, Ill
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
Mr. Underwood
Ways and
House
LaFolléfe
Democratic Party
Geneseo Chautauqua
Miss Brown
Kipling
Ella Higginson
Lightning Rod
Herman C. Hoos
Illinois
North Side
City
Our College and Academy
Great North Central College Association
Gustav Andreen
Weinrich Bros.’ Barn
Lit
West First Street
Martinet
Genant
Henry County
Patchen Gentry
Rae
Lindan
Allerton
Hilsa
Combat
John R. Patch
Dan Patch
Jennie Neff
Canada Land
Fred, Ed
Geo. Weinrich
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