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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1893
Page
1
The Kewanee Courier and Galva News recount community happenings. Local hunts, church notes, charity balls, factory talk, a burglary spree, and a troublesome theft roundups fill the week with social and crime items across Henry County.
Sohreltiing has opened a shop at 25 Coultry in the quarters formerly occupied by Dave Durrougus. Géelva hosts the new enterprise with Rhoidon managing. The H.C. Institute tried to raise interest by an advance sale of tickets for an entertainment course and secured pledges for 75 tickets.
The text notes an oyster supper at the Methodist church on Thanksgiving evening and mentions several local activities. It records Miss Myrtle Willat’s friends visiting, Mrs. W. J. Stewart’s Nebraska visit and Chicago trip for medical treatment, and school administrators’ reports. It cites two marriages, a vacation closure, and a Thanksgiving visit by L. D. En and Jessie L. Baker.
November 21 reports show sick list updates and teaching assignments in District No 1. Local developments include a new school opened, stores moved, a new church bell purchased, and a completed hardware shop. Election results confirm Louis Beechel reelected in Colon Drainage District. Quarterly EV church meeting set for December 3 led by Presiding Elder Entors.
Geo Andrews of Geneseo serves as president of the class of 1936. Recitations resume Monday at 8 am after a Wednesday close. A new term in class singing starts Thursday December. Three new pupils join this week. Visitors admitted Wednesday 8 am to 5 pm. Juniors practice for upcoming events. Rhetoricals include essays and orations. Prayer meeting on Sunday focused on Thanksgiving. Prof Casebeer gave notes on national Thanksgivings. Visitors last week included Kay, Fred Gray, Cable, Mrs M Schriner, and Geneseo locals Minole Heberd, Lisa Walters, Eula White, H L Andrewsend, A Patson.
In Geneseo on November 21 1893 the city council met by call of Mayor Kiner. The board of health asked for 27 to analyze Dr WA Wadlerman's well water. Ald Utt moved to grant the appropriation but the motion failed with Ayes Kirkpatrick Ottnaya Ash Johnson Meyer and O Dy n. The council adjourned with J FP Lreseeks as city clerk.
Nov 3 report notes a oyster supper at State Road church with Miss Jennys Wall of Ganeseo visiting the Misses Colby. Rain and snow boosted Teenae supply as the Colbys plan a few friends Thanksgiving feast.
Neighbor and church groups across Geneseo Kalamazoo and South Haven express deep sympathy for the Waterman family after their loss. Messages from Rev W A Waterman and others convey prayers comfort and support as communities share grief and recall shared faith.
A Weshington letter alleges President Cleveland wielded broad control over Democratic House members to push the tariff free list and pack patronage. It claims Senate resistance will blunt the effort, while alleging conspiracies within the Democratic National Committee to dictate future nominations.
The village greets visitors including Stebbins of Muccatine Iowa and Miss Emma Adame of Rock Island. John P. Brooks hosts guests John Carley and family from Prophetstown. Outdoor medianies finish work as winter quarters begin. A B Bailey travels to Meadville Missouri for two months of carpentry if weather holds. Union services at the Congregational beach feature Rev Brothers and W. S. Grange.
Nov 33 Mr Magnuson visits Lynn this evening. Elmer Anderson shot two coons Saturday. Miss Electa Adame ig visiting friends at Monmouth. Mr faciaees of Rock Island made a business call here. Calloway of Orion called at Utte village Monday. Gustaf Lindquist short call at Orion Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J P Clarke called at Cambridge last Saturday. Mrs J P Clarke spent afternoon with Mrs Dewitt Tuesday. Henry Pillabury of Monmouth visits old friends at the village. Oyster supper at Lynn schoolhouse this Wednesday evening. Mrs Thomas Long left for the trkies to spend a few days. Mrs Young of Cable and Miss Holt of Cambridge visit Lynn Saturday and Sunday. Swanson the Ophelm butcher was in Lynn buying stock last Saturday. Miss Tillie Londquist was in town recently. Esther Hoogan and brother of Andover called at our village last Saturday. A F Anderson kept busy shoeing horses from morning to night. he deserves great credit.
Ed Brown of Molino sought hay locally last week while Miss Hesete Grant stays home during school break. The Orton schools are on enforced vacation. G. W. Buck ran a hospital for the past week. Four afck at once with the grip. Albert Leidka sold stock and crops and will move to Cable to work in the coal mines. The Editor plans a boys lay of Thursday and warns to watch the Imp. Sunny Bill correspondents have been vacationing, missing other duties. Barshe Brothers and John McMeeken drilled two wells and work on a third. Wm. Bollman, McGregor Stock Farm proprietor, died in Rock Island last Thursday and was buried at Beulah Cemetery. He leaves a wife, four sons, a daughter, a brother and two sisters.
Nov 28 reports show grain office repair by Barker for holiday trade with an expansive line of specials. Diphtheria spread remains a concern as schools stay closed and preventive measures continue. Rev Egerton aids revival in Moline with praise from The Republican noting his direct, effective preaching style.
The report notes no church service at Sharon last Sunday and uncertain Crossing Rock River due to floating ice. Wild geese passage is light, a mild winter may come, poultry prices at Geneseo eight cents per pound, neighbors sending fowl south, and a neighbor seeking owners of stray colts kept for months.
Two neighbors show pigs and corn fodder scenes, a hand injury from a stalk cutter, and livestock losses blamed on dry corn stalk feed. An oyster supper at State Road church succeeds despite storm with a ₤25 gain. Community pride highlights women guiding youth and local paper identity.
Return of A Schiedel to Michigan noted while Mies Grace Liken pursues music lessons. A wedding is anticipated. Ransom Apsres of Iowa visits his former home in Munson. John Rishe remains in frail health. Mrs Jennie Ball has moved to Mapis. West church youth prepping an upcoming entertainment. Monacon Presbyterian Sunday school convention postponed to Nov 23 due to bad weather. Congratulations to PF N Baird on heavy hogs. readers asked to share feeding method.
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