Geneseo 1898 State and Local Officers Ballot Highlights
In Geneseo Illinois on August 19 1898 voters consider nominations for state and local offices including state treasurer Floyd K Whittamore Supt of Public Instruction Alfred Bayliss trustees of the University of Illinois Mrs Alice Abbott for Hatcr of McHenry H F Nightingale for Congress George Wopringe for State Senate William Payne for State Representatives John Johnson for County Judge G Welton for Sheriff El Swain for Treasurer Thomas H Johnson for Superintendent of Schools Martin Uther for Geneseo survey and related positions as listed in the county ticket.
Obituary and local notices from Geneseo civil records
James M. Hosford born in Williams town Massachusetts April 15 1822 of Quaker descent educated at Hopkins Academy and Williams College he practiced law in New York state served as Superintendent of Schools in Onondaga county and held various posts He moved to Wisconsin then Geneseo in 1856 where he worked as bank cashier and editor before serving as Major in the Civil War He later engaged in estate and public service and left a large family and descendants The obituary also reports broad community notices about storms harvest events and social gatherings in the Geneseo area with references to churches schools and local families
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James M. Hosford
Williamstown
Mass
Hopkins Academy
Williams College
Auburn
Wm. H Seward
New York
New York State
Onondaga County
Susan Seymour
Hadley
J .S Castle
Quincy
Kegbert
Washington, DC
S A Fisher
Willam H
Geneseo
K L. T Harper
Chicago
Ill
Aimy
Egbert Castle
Mary Fisher
Susan Hosford
Hosford
Wisconsin
Bank of
Nourse Wingate & Blair
Colon Advocate
Cincinnati
Camp Dougas
Usurant Busiess
Statyu
Tie
Elome Dosursner
Isss
Mann Hosford
Davidson
Irdiana
Saldaer
Texans Warm to Texas Climate and Farming Prospects
A letter from Wueattano Illinois compares Illinois summers with Texas heat in Wueattan, praising Texas cooler mornings, breezy days, and strong farm yields. The writer notes high grain production, compares crops like corn and oats, and reflects on Henry County roots while praising Texas climate as favorable for farming and pleasure. He previews a county meeting on August 25 with program details and speakers.
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Wueattano
Texas
Henry County
Illinois
Illouis
Moromg
Ilinois
California
Vaastibie
Voorentes
Tex Tage
Chet
Sparta
Nea Wallot
Henry
Sears San
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The
Geneses Republic
A. Lieberknecht
Geneseo, Ill
F ¢ Wonberidyee
Pee
Oakrain
Wonedser
Mor Ororek
St Luke 'S Hospital
Wong
Hoa
Aska
Nas Pear Nelson
Peir
Foster
Oren
Joodtat
Doctora Flerry Hester
Morretown
Herry
Eras Hort Debiay
Bon ‘ Roy
Orchestea
Ceeneseu
Starns
Mesdames
Jo M Weston
Lone Star-State
Morruese
Warner
Charles
Ha Vandy
Toussaer
Miss Macaie
Breeders’ Directorp
Osetrephenson
Crenesen
F “ Notreeder
Poland
China
DE J. W.seids
Webster
Annawan Illinois
Gistas Bolinsk
Colona
Ada Blair
Persora
John Blair
China Hogs
AYRE
East End Main Street
Geneseo,nots
Pritchard
Dame
Ke Hoover
College Avenue
Colliezge Avenue
Anh Harrington
Annawan Village
Mina Foster
Acoawao
Om Uwe Wiha
Prigg
John Vokeberg
Pountry
Farber & Weaver
Center Street Poultry House
Ueseston
Conrad
Yorktown
Rt Howes
Cambridge
B. Woodruff
EF. D. Emery
Dallas
Frank R
Labrador
Alexander
James G. Blaine
Elmery
LaMber's, Becker & McBrocu
Gustus Schoole& Moline, Illinois
Wilsoo
Goribwestern
Gurlaghe
Moline Illino
Herhntage Horological Institute
Chicago Opthalmid College
Lyes
Frei Stein
Curley’s
S Shafer
Lww
Trow
Shafer & Withrow
SHARD
SOFT
West Exchange Street
Sta
Lino Orids
Frank
Colt
Pease
Norman Shearer
Geneseo Clouse & Stamm
LLD
Arnold & Goembel
Grain and Coal Merchants
James Guthrie
Thunder
James
H. Horsingen
Jersey
Farm Ie
A. Robinson
Sear County House
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