Ebenezer Camp Meeting Old Peoples Day Highlights
A heavy Friday rain did not spoil Ebenezer Camp as Old Peoples Day drew many attendees. Bishop Heil preached twice on Sunday, with Rev Marshall of Chicago and Rev Shepard assisting. the event featured veterans, a large Sunday schedule, and reports of spiritual renewal across the camp grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Aven Park
Seeenok
CG. S. Pehr
Joseph
Jacob
Efferis
Oumself
Heil
Airs “Hotp
John Fries
Jonn Fries
Jacob Painter
Ford
Christian Mred Ai Witorom
Mary Murphys
Josoza Brownatog
Martin Eller Rey
Marr Merers
Sarao Lianne A
JM Oopreces
Berge
Jono Fries
John Fries Mise Fries
Mes
Gerstoer
Fries
Louisa Matsco
George Addicks
Merstehe Dersham PS
George Pfunssie
Louisa Kiey
Georree Lraus Leosards
Epeo
Fehr
Samuel Goembe
Aaron Rapp
Samuel Goembei
Carl Keatner
Frank Raser
Pete Pierson
John Redus
J NM Oorechi
Sol Heiler
Philip Weber
Leonard Sieden
Lavy Rowe
Freeman Efans
Freeman Evans
James Thorpe
Rey Wao Caton
Bishop Heft
St. Paul
Paul
W. RK. Marshall
Chicago
Naaman
Shepard
SpoKneverearnest
Coustrymane
Exenezer Church
Tatseek Toursoar
Mordar
Geneseo Council Special Session on Street Encroachment
Geneseo Illinois council met in special session with Aldermen Bolte Butler Weimer present and Mayor Reberd and Alderman Fritts absent. Alderman Harms acted as mayor pro tem as they discussed encroachment by a proposed new bank building at the corner of Suite and First streets and ordered a survey of rear property lines and a council plat showing foundation lines. The trough use was refused for public use during building operations and water usage warnings were issued urging careful use and no lawn sprinkling in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesew, Ill
Bolte
Butler
Weimer
Reberd
Fritts
Harms
Alds
Butlér
Suite
First Streets
George B. Dedrick
Central Trust and Satings Bank
Macos
Atd
Teqter Bank
George
B. Dedrick
First Street
Esac
Strees
Beisg
J F. Lienexe Necut
Guy Clerk
Atkinson Area Socials Sales and Local Notes
Ed Sommes and others in Geneseo Atkinson scene include weddings at Annawan Visits by Hoogerwerf and Bradshaw families. Verbeckmoes and local stores feature new items while sports news cover Rock Island and Topeka games. Births, visits, and birthday celebrations punctuate Whiteside County life with multiple mentions of Ed Everett family and Prophetstown notes.
Local Notes and Openings Across Town
Mrs Ed Merriman visited Atkinson this week Emanuel Lauderburgh traveled Nebraska and Colorado last week Miss Carrie Browning called at the parsonage Monday afternoon Mrs Hemple of St Louis visited brother Albert Sand last week Schools near Phenix to open Monday Sept 4 Reighard Bros hauling amber for a new barn on their farm Ladies Aid of Sharon to meet with Mrs Vroman Thursday Sept 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed.Merriman
Atkinson
Emanuel Lauderburgh
Nebraska
Colorado
Carrie Browning
Hemple
St. Louis
Albert Sand
Phenix
Reighard Bros
Ladies Aid of
Sharon
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Mix Includes Shoes and Quail Incident
A garbled 19th century item references women’s footwear, shop openings, and a cordon near a parsonage lot improving appearance. It mentions East Mélines Belgians jailed after quail incidents, a marshal confrontation, Ellingsworth fines, and a Collegiate Institute sending a student to Chicago for a nine month business course with a salary note.
Salem Ladies Aid Meeting Notice
The Ladies Aid of Salem will meet with Mr George Riley on Wednesday September 5. The message mentions Albert Sand relatives and a move to Nebraska. It notes Sept 2 and a 7 30 am time with Sunday school teaching services at Sharon and Marshaltown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
George “Rieley
A. Albert Sand
Teir
Nebraska
Sun‘day School
Sharon
Marshaltown
His . A. Hipgs
Famiy
Gampmeetine
Spring Greek Notes and Local Social Visits
Jacoo Catour brings peaches to Kewstiee for George Hartmany Frank Heller and family visit in Gengseo Sunday. Fibyd Boomer visits Efe's Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis visit Andrew Lewis Sunday. Edith and Fanny Prichard at Sam Allen's Thursday. Mud Creek dredge reaches Green River. Surveyors C. Martin P. Larson and Henry Haynes worked nearby last week. Sylvia Heller and Mary White of Chicago visit Grace and Ora Galbraith last week. Mrs L No Higgins and Hazel stay several days at Rock River. Henry Anderson and daughter Bessie visit Higgins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommes
Geneseo
Atkinso
August Hoogerwerf
Teudetes
Annawan
Pasay
Corkeral
Kewanee
Merbeckmoes
Atkinson
Tames
Bradshaw
W. -F—Nichols
Rock Island
J. B. Nowers
William
Milenglix
Mabel
Irene Hippler
Ed. Everett
Ferbeckmoes
Ps Snellhamer
G. D. Schnaufer
Verbeckmoss
P. C. Dunbar
Frank de Rae
East Moline
Rollie Gressee
Daryenporth
E. Taper
Verbeckmoes’ Department
WitWeal
Wranet
Alonmouth
Verbeckmoes
W. Black
Rock River
Vestbeck-moes’ Department Store
Jacoo Catour
George Hartmany
Frank Heller
Olixe
Fibyd Boomer
Ty Efe
Taez Heller
Samuel Lewis
Ida Andrew Lewis
Edith
Fanny Prichard
Sam Allen’s
Green River Co
C. Martin
P. Larson
Henry Haynes
Sylvia Heller
Mary White
Chicago
Grace
Ora Galbraith
L. No Higgins
Hazel
Henry—Anderson
Bessie
Higgins
Munson and area notices plus court estate reports
Local notices report residents buying property and attending events in Munson and nearby towns. Names include Annie Carson Louie Schnoski James Young Bella Young Clayton Baker and others. Also court records show estate administration guardianships inventories proofs of death and probate actions with hearings set and bonds approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hadley
James Young
John
County Court notes on estate settlements and guardianships
F H McArthur administrator reports town settlement for William Bentley estate with receipts and disbursements balanced and final discharge. Gust Westerlund executor for Nancy Westerlund presents praisement bill and guardian Augustana Fitch reports for Julius and Lenapold heirs. Alma and Ida Firch guardianship balance shown and administrator S A Peterson discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter D. Peterson
Fred A
Carl H.c
Hilma-Sans
H. Te
Peterson
L. Love
Sheir
Guardian
Guarianshissuchiko Alexander
L. Lave
A. M._ Hewlett
Ward
Artezander Lamb
Roseanna
Pauline Ross
Bruno Ross
Russell T. Neville
Peter Geulps
F.H McArthur
William Bentley
Phineas Morrow
Jace Bentler
Mantler
Gust S. Westerlund
Nancy Westerlund
Augustana Fitch
Miner
Julius and
Lenapold
Itch
Auer
Lhd
Alma A
Ica Airch
Lezal
Renirt
Alma
Ida Firch
S._ a. Peterson
Colona School Opens Next Week Amid Local Notices
Public schools in Colona start next week. Updates mention Mrs William Rudvah traveling to Colorado and several locals recovering from illness. Dr D Taylor of East Moline visited Colona. Mr and Mrs Baum share family health news. A nine pound girl welcomed by Mr and Mrs Sle and H C Baum. Local business moves and farm sales noted, with institute plans penciled for late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rudvah
Colorado
D.taylor
East Moline
Colona
Walter Lloyd
Chas. Baum
Sherrill
Coloca
G. L. Elwell
Aramne
J. F. Delaney
Ben Stottmeister
Frank Heeren
South Dakota
Sle
H.C. Baum
Torir
Clyade Fowler
Castlewe
Stottmeister
Franz Fenio Orourht
Freste
Bruce Mortis
M. HL
Suto
Gol
Bayard
Ioswa
Taraye
Leva Weauestay
Hites Bilingeworsh
Tia Wh
Edith
Gothenbors
Seb
J.- -Dol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ebenezer Camp Meeting
City Council
City of Geneseo
Upton
Topeka
Billy
Sexton
Topeka Giants
Neal
Prophetstown
F. R
Emmett Brooks
Spring Hill
B. Frank Brooks
Portland Township
Hil
Sharon Church
Ofics
Brooks
Whiteside-county
Fred
Emmett
F.R
Arkhinson
Bert
Erie
Cora
Egraese
L. R. Walte
Simon Jaquet
Jos. Oberle
Mary Neiswender
Wn. Papendick
io—Oberle
Hilma Bloomquist
Earl Roberts
Nore
Sarah
Hattie Papendick
Allerton Ranch
Ames Wewton Coo
Mireshers
Prenix
Clement
Good
Stormien
Shertill
Méline
Ellingsworth
Theds Sa
Wwent
Collegiate Institute
Frida
Eacen Tater
Willits
Sitich
Bualy
George W
Mowry
Decearegindorsi
Sabaee Tina Ta
Anty
Henry Countyny
Cambridge
Darel
Phineas Foca
Carl E. Lusngres
Swedish Lutheran Church
the County Court
Farmers Institute
Cotona
Eastbarn
Eastburn
Boveri
Lion Stock Y
Illinois
National Live Stock Bank
National Bank
First National Bank
Farmer's National Bank
Remington
Dompanye
Clagués
Ict
B. J. Broptss
Orion
Toth
Prin
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