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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
4
A week from next Tuesday the special election for Henry County treasurer will occur. The Republicans nominate Charles Kar of Kewanee, a gentleman eminent in every way for the post. The piece urges active party support and predicts Mr Sturtz will be elected with a large majority to inspire future battle in next year’s election.
Ebenezer Park hosts a large camp meeting with tents and cottages around the auditorium. Speakers include Rev Hartzler and Prof Bilhorn as attendance tops a thousand with many from Geneseo Houp Pole Prophecyow Erie and more. The event features singing, sermons, and an Evangelical program aimed at revival as trains and weather shape the days.
Obituary notices describe J M Holmes dying at home in Geneseo after years of poor health and a stroke. Frances Percy Hushman, son of John and Dorinda Hushman, died at age 2 years 7 months from paralysis, with funeral arrangements noted in Wanlock and Geneseo.
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