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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
12
Public notice lists the Geneseo Republic circulation figures for a one year period ending Nov 26 1909. It records the total complete copies printed and the average per issue based on 62 publishing days. Notary Philip S. Schhnabele attested the sworn statement December 11 1903.
Publishers urge delinquent subscribers to settle accounts to avoid being dropped from circulation. Readers are asked to send checks promptly to conform with postal regulations and keep their names on the rolls.
Local shoppers browse Ebony toilet wear at Curleys and a variety of holiday postals at the Postoffice News Stand. Christmas stamps go on sale at Central Trust and Savings Bank. A religious group met, and ice skating began as extended cold weather continued.
A miscellany of holiday activities appears in Geneseo items including church bake sales and fairs, furniture and rug displays, and a Christmas market. Also noted are a wreath of community notices, a dairy farming talk by Mrs Durand, a sermon by Rev Knight, and a Redmen installation. A November 30 1910 marriage in the German Lutheran parsonage and local business updates are reported.
A December 10 sale at the Gotthardt barn offers a mix of livestock and driving teams while Weimer Auto Co and F C Zimmerman advertise furniture and discounts. Local notices include music instruction, Chalmers gears distribution, a dairy talk by Mrs Durand, new officers for Geneseo Encampment 34, and a Mystic Workers event with Moline club minstrels.
Mrs Thomas Frew returned from a visit with her son George at Westfield Texas. F Zimmermans furniture store offers ten percent discount on all goods during December. Miss Louise Davison learns of her aunt Mrs Minns death on Saturday November 26 1910. The deceased grew up southwest of the city left in 1884 and is survived by two sons and a daughter plus brother Lake Davison of Washta Iowa and sister Mrs Mary Opdyke of Nebraska.
Multiple church notices list weekly services across Denomination groups including Methodist, Swedish Lutheran, Congregational, German Lutheran, St Malachy Catholic, Presbyterian, Unitarian and Ethical activities. Topics include God the Preserver of Man and A Marred Vessel as sermon subjects with various union meetings, Sunday schools and musical numbers.
Mrs. Bertha Kane wife of Charles Kane died at home in Edford Township on December 8 1910 after a long illness with tuberculosis She resided in Edford all her life and is survived by her husband and an adopted son Bertha Fitch born September 27 1875 married Charles Kane February 6 1901 She was a longtime member of St John St Lutheran Church Edford Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at St John Lutheran Church with Rev A Mennink officiating
An all year exhibit in New York showcases safety inventions. A wood life preserver replaces cork, gas and acid muzzles protect workers, and equipment for railroad workers draws many visitors. A safety committee reviews every invention for practicality before display.
Mrs Frederica G Wahl died at her niece Mrs Louis Glawe's home on December 2 1910 at age 82 years 3 months and 26 days. She married Frederick Wahl in 1859 and emigrated to the United States in 1864 settling in Geneseo. Survived by sister Louise Sprech en and many relatives, funeral services were at Mrs Glawe's home and at the German Lutheran church conducted by Rev Chr Bergen. Interment Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers included six great nephews Albert Martin Clarence Arthur Glawe. Out of town attendees listed.
James W Kershaw died at his Briar Bluff home on Sunday December 4 1910 after a nearly two year illness. He was 59 years 32 months and 26 days old. Born in Lancashire England August 10 1851 he came to America at age five. He married Agnes Weaver in September 1872 she died May 1890. eight children survive plus sixteen grandchildren. He married Catherine Daly in January 1891 who survives. Two sisters and two stepdaughters also survive. Funeral held at his home Wednesday at 8 30am Rev William Sippel officiated and burial was in Hampton cemetery.
A brief excerpt from Fligende Blaetter extols marriage as a path to happiness a cozy home and blooming children while cherishing memories of bachelor days. The tone reflects a social exhortation about domestic bliss.
More game fell and more hunters were killed or maimed in northern Michigan this season than in any year. The slaughter of deer is estimated at 5,900. In 28 cases hunters were shot by mistake for deer.
A summary portrait of notable men who advanced science, industry, and art, highlighting how many began humble. It notes early positions rung from farmer’s sons to newsboys and apprentices, with others starting from railways or wealthy startups, shaping moral and physical progress.
A black calf named Shamrock, 19, was awarded grand champion in the fat cattle division at the Livestock Exposition. Judge Richard G Garden of Ireland selected the animal, bred and entered by Iowa State College students, as cheers rang through the building after the purple ribbon was awarded. Premiums are announced for the Farmers' Institute next week.
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