10 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
1
The Geneseo Republic publishes the 1910 circulation report begin ning January 7 and ending December 30. It lists total copies printed for the year 3,605 and notes the Notary Public certification date January 11, 1910.
A mothers meeting is set at the high school Friday afternoon February 10 at 3 o clock. The program includes music by the Boys Glee Club a recitation of poems by pupils of grades South Side and talks on character building and obedience by Mrs Farber Mrs Curley and Mrs Lieberknecht. Literature for mothers of boys will be distributed.
The Farmers Bank of Sherrard was robbed in the morning hours. Three blasts opened the vault as three men in professional style took over $100 in silver from the chest. A stolen horse was found near Milan after the crime, with $4,000 still in the currency safe untouched. Alarm spread from a hotel witness and the robbers fled before the currency charge could be activated.
Gen Henderson born 1824 Brownsville Tennessee moved to Illinois and served in the state legislature. He led the 112th Illinois Infantry as colonel and later brigadier general in the Civil War. He represented Henry County in Congress twenty years and was active on key committees. He died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Washington D C after a lingering illness survived by his widow and several children. Funeral held in Princeton after remains were brought there Tuesday.
Geneseo Illinois February 2 1911 the Board of Aldermen met to fill the Third ward vacancy caused by Fred Buell’s resignation. L R Harms was nominated and unanimously elected to the alderman seat by roll call and the meeting adjourned.
Walter Light a Galva native long employed by Purington Partek in Galesburg sailed for New York last week to embark for the Panama Canal Zone. He will take a fuel position on the canal with a $3000 annual salary plus transportation and living quarters. His wife Miss Mabel Wick, once a Hayes Pump stenographer, will likely join him in Panama later.
Mrs Stephen H Velie a former Moline resident and daughter of John Deere founder of Deere Co died at the Velie family estate in Moline on January 26 from pernicious anemia. Born in Grand Detour Illinois on March 15 1839 she moved to Moline with her parents and lived there most of her life. She married Stephen H Velie in Moline on May 10 1860 and had five children four surviving: Charles D Velie of Minneapolis Stephen H Velie Jr of Sere Cirs Willard L Velie of Moline. Surviving relatives include Mrs Jen nette Chapman widow of the late Lathaen Chapman of Moline.
A school prank caused a fatal injury to Frithiof Hansen aged 10 of Mo line. He suffered severe headaches after a shove at school two weeks earlier and died at 3 a m last Thursday. His mother noted a low mood and no doctor was called before his death.
George Gretsy of Propi etystown received $6,000 to settle a $25,000 suit against Central Union Telephone Co. The case, filed after a G&NW brakeman was injured on the Fox River division, was dismissed as part of the compromise. The trial had begun in Morrison last week.
Mills A Miller of Galva and Miss Clara E Johnson of Bishop Hill married on February 1 in Davenport Iowa at Mrs Frank Weaver’s home with Rev Perkins of the Christian church officiating The couple will reside in the former Mark Lincoln residence Galva News wishes them well
An OCR fragment shows yarn and cloth prices: 40 inch English Long Cloth at 18c per yard, 12 yard bolts at 75 cents per yard, and 36 inch Special Long Cloth at 10c per yard or 1.10 per bolt of 12 yards. Partial figures and anomalies suggest a trade listing from a dry goods or textile ad.
An 18 inch corset cover pattern with underarm embroidery and beaded shoulder straps offered as a complete unit. Priced at 1.26 dollars, 95 cents, or 65 cents per item with embroidery work described.
Spot proof foulards in 42 inch and 23 inch lengths are shown with cheerful new patterns and soft spring colors. Imported foulards are a key feature of spring silk styles offered by Chevy Bros at $1.75 for the 42 inch size.
Extensive assortment of Swiss Nainsook and Cambric embroideries highlights new lingerie dresses. Swiss flouncings 8, 277 and 45 inches wide offered, with color varieties up to 1.25 per yard. Swiss waist frontings 24 inches wide, delicately embroidered on fine sheer cloth, special values at 75 and 98 cents per yard.
Matched embroidery sets in Swiss Nainsook and Cambric feature three edging widths and two insertion widths per set. Described as much finer quality than usual, offered at low prices.
The advert notes fine soft fabrics called French Ginghams not made in France and highlights many new patterns. It invites attention to the north window display of these materials and their appeal for literary or craft use.
An advertisement highlights 29 Tuch Printed Flaxon at 19 cents and a linen finished lawn called Flagon with dainty patterns. The blends include plain white versions with woven stripes and checks and emphasize durability and easy washing.
Advertisement notes 32 inch Naushon Scotch Zephyrs ginghams woven from soft superior yarns. Ordinary ginghams are 27 inches wide. Zephyrs described as very good condition and exceptional merit at 15 cents per yard.
Elyria Ohio lace purchase offers Elyria lace with No 150 thread woven for durability. Direct mill purchase enables offering the lot at five cents per yard or six cents per dozen.
Our store highlights a complete display of sheetings cambrics muslins and all domestic cottons this February as many customers sew during long winter evenings.
The new spring stock offers fine worsted materials at comparable prices to rivals. Serges and twisted weaves trend for general wear, with quality noted as superior at the same cost. Shoppers are invited to inspect the fabrics.
A local store announces a new line of prints called Calicoes and Pereales. The notice promises a complete range and urges shoppers to visit the shop to see the items.
The store reveals an immense variety of new lace patterns. Officials say these patterns are the finest ever shown at the shop.
On account of receiving our newest spring lace shipment we offer incomplete and broken lace sets sorted into two lots at 5c and 10c per yard. Massive clearance to clear remaining stock.
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