Alba residents and moving notices fill Alba spring scene
Alba area updates show many residents moving or visiting mines as Frank Hanson heads to Princeton, Witte couple plans a farm move near Annawan, Sam Lewis sale draws crowds, and local social events like a basket social and gatherings highlight community life amid health notes, legal duties, and swamp land surveys near Green River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Neade
Sam Lewis
Lewis
Geneseo
Larson
Albs
Frank Hanson
Princeton
Jos
Clementz
James McCann
Pennsylvania
Charles
Josie Clementz
Eight Mile
Mary DeVriend
Christ Salzman
Germany
Anna Blackett
Atkinson
Alba
Ma‘ams
Wi Wilsey
Leids
Green River
Engineell
Bloomington
Gold Township
Bureau County
Atkinson Township
Imin
Abram Tank Builds Barn and Local News From Cornwall
Cornwall, Feb 10 details Abram Tank building a barn and local residents improving health amid heavy snow and drifted roads. Notes on births, illnesses, visitors, and a farewell party for the Fritsch family moving to Geneseo. Includes a sale ad for Sweeney & Luther with 20 percent discount through March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Tank
Oliver Nickerson
Will Hunter
Wiley Brasel
Burns
Annawan
Edith Shinn
Abram’ Fann
Eva Johnson
Galesburg
Delbert Garman
John Warnock
Norman
George
Abram Funk
James Parker
Springfield
R. ON. A
Geo. Farnam
Atkinson
May Atwell
E. F Werkheiser
Atkinson Bank
Tom Davidson
Wmn Gradert
Munson
Sweeney & Luther's
Geneseo
Geo. Farnum
Frank Ole
Jerome
Black
Silas Burgett
North Dakota
F. [ Moffatt
Davenport
Guss Sward
Sweeney & Luther
Lyon & Ransom
C. F
Appa Raljsner
J Hunter
Hugh Armstrong
Martha
Edith Schin
Ofacen
Geo
Anawan News Roundup Highlights Local Business and Tragedy
Anawan items report Barker stores selling best of all flour and spring carpet patterns, plus new boots and a winter suit sale. Local deaths include John Dwyer struck by a freight car near Sheffield, survived by family. Royal Neighbors meeting mourns Minnie Batten’s move. several residents travel to Chicago and Arkansas seeking work or land opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das S. Hosfield
Moys Smith Ferguson
Geneseo Laundry
Barker
J. S. Monier
Chicago
W. B. Shaw
Lager & Co
W. J. Johnston
Alba
M. B. Heaps
Kewanee
Greenhogan
Mel. van Hefte
Cate
Moon & McNeill
Browning
M. D
John Machesney
Sheffield
A.T Machesney
Warren Kemmerling
Mineral
L. T. Dow
D. F Barker
D. F. Barker
Mina Evert
J E. Kelsey
W B Shaw
J W Moon
Jobn E.coleman
C. Overmire
Ooleman
Annawan Pleasure Club
W .J Harris
Roy Hay
Arkansas
Hay
Minnie Batten
Missouri
Svere
John Dwyer
Pierce
Dwyer
Father Wolters
Murtaugh
Cornelius
John Allen
Annawan
Id. Ross
Rachel Camp
R. N
A. Inasutou
Alice Allen
Mary Ross
Avovusta Kelseer
Mrcere Mrstorn
L. A. Ferectsos
Osco Township tax collection schedule announced
F. A. Stamm, the Osco taxes collector, will hold weekly sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays in Osco, Wednesdays in Morristown, Thursdays in Cambridge, and Saturdays in Genesso. The schedule outlines when residents can pay their taxes at designated locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Stamm
Osco
Morristown
Cambridge
Genesso
Cashier Testifies to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Relief
A cashier from East St. Louis testifies after twenty years of constipation and stomach pain. He credits two bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with greater relief than many remedies and endorses the product, noting availability through F A Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Ory Pyoly
D. F. Lange
Wabas RB
East St. Louis
F. A. Peterson
Market Summary: Livestock Prices and Trade Sluggishness
The report shows cattle and hog prices with mixed gains and declines. Cattle demand remains active at higher top prices, while hog markets ease with price drift and slower sales. Auction totals indicate thousands of head traded, reflecting fluctuating buyer activity and regional variation.
Temperature facts and sun science from a 19th century paper
The week ending February 11 reported a mean temperature of 14.6 with a 7 degree deficit to normal, plus a high above zero on Feb 11 and a 15 degree below zero minimum Tuesday morning. Snowfall totaled 4% inches on Feb 14 and 15. The text continues with long reflections on solar heat, solar mass, and energy comparisons, noting Sun diameter, energy transfer to Earth, and implications for climate and winds, signed 8. B. RaWdal i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Fife
Raawdali
Cleveland Sinks in Coal Shortage and Local Lane Movements
In Cleveland coal remains scarce this winter as miners face tough conditions. Reports note Chas Williams and three Colona youths working in Cuba Ill mines, while local officials see shifts in collecting posts with Lewis Meer resigning and Chas E Knorr filling the vacancy. Allen Smith will report Fridays in Cleveland and Saturdays at Geneseo’s Farmer's National Bank. Other items recount health, travel, and weather notes including subzero temperatures and a bowling alley in Minnesota, with mentions of local residents John Stobl, J. Shuey, Otto Stohl, and H C Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Williams
Cleveland
Colona
Cuba
Lewis Meer
Green River
Chas. E B. Knorr
Allen Smith
Hanna
Geneseo
Farmer’s National Bank
John Milem
George
Rare chance to buy harness and buggy business
Ailing owner offers entire harness and light harness business for sale in Geneseo Illinois. Includes building rent option, two-workman harness trade, ready made harness supply, trunk and satchel lines, buggy and road wagon sales, and Deering business connection. Past two years sales exceed ten thousand dollars. last year twenty five thousand pounds sold. John Guay seeks a hustling buyer capable with a buggy or binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joon Guay
Geneseo, II
Good Investment Opens Savings on Early Deposits
A notice announces four percent interest on pardon deposits at Saviors Bank located at the southeast corner of Urady and Third streets in Davenport Town. Deposits made on or before the third of the month will draw the stated rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saviors Bank
Urady and
Third Streets
Davenport
Town
Township Collector Candidacies Announced by Local Republicans
Several residents declare runs for township collector as the Republican caucus approaches. John Blankenfeld, Joan A. Lilia, and George W. Eaton seek party backing and pledge support for the caucus decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Covenante Caucus
John Blankenfeld
Collector
Joan A
Lilia
George W. Eaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Witte
Mr Witte
Cornwall
Ed Hilger
Jacob Rapp
Josie
Columbus Junction
John Hauch
Aaron Offerle
Chas. Hauch
Brown School
W. M.S
Wm. Miller
Margaret Wolf
J J Miller
Rev. H. Brown
Congregational Church
Dean Cemetery
J. J. Fritsch
Mr. Fritsch
Bertha Shaw
Johnston Lumber
Osco Township
Roy Fiba
Erento
John Stobl
Wannbeck
John
Gilchrist
Piver
H C Haines
Mr Willis
Pleasant Valley
Rock Island County
Willits
Coulson
Shuey
Otto Stohl
Fertile
Minnesota
St. Paul
Otto
Joe, Smith
Peter P
Kely
Ill
W. F. Dennett
Asa Parmente
Mra. Keefe
r _ FRANK H,GREENEP
Will.sall
Prope
Whiteside
Tilinois
Peracra Cagh
Eureka 4
Drass
Sis
James A
Brn
Iowa
Wu Dasa
Cook County
South Dakota
Lyon County
Minn
Stynore
Fletcher Fleet & Co, Guneseo
Hi Land Azeay
Dr. Knohlanga
Clouse & Stamm
B. State Bt. Mfg. Chemists
Geneseo, Illinois
Davenport, IA
Corner
Harrison
Harrison Street
Boston
Meading
Shepherd
Panama
Grenadines
Omar
Avery
Walste
Nousekeepers
Harned & von Maur
Cnoses
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