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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
A brief notice from Geneseo Illinois dated January 16 1908 lists Genvaro Republic as the subject of the item. The short entry identifies the name Genvaro Republic with no additional context or actions recorded.
The Kewanee Star Courier notes next June’s circuit judge election in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties. It predicts Gest and Ramsay may run, Bigelow likely not seeking another nomination, and Emery Cestaves of Geneseo possibly succeeding the state’s attorney role. Graves is praised as a strong unanimous choice for judge.
In a Wednesday caucus the Illinois Republicans nominated Albert J. Hopkins of Aurora to succeed William E. Mason. 123 votes were cast with 117 for Hopkins as the party moves to the national race.
The Freese family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their bereavement and for the expression of love, respect, and sympathy shown for their departed loved one.
An evening of fun and instruction at Freeman s Hall this Friday features an author s reading and active participation. Reads highlight new garments and style guidance from M Nusbaum Co s.
Local items include new Masonic officers installed last Friday, visits by Mrs Brooks to relatives in Kewanee, and promotions from Lyon Ransom and C W Lager Co. Stores advertise flour and maple syrup while hunting for early spring stock. Rural life details mention a sewing bee, stock shipments to Chicago, church elections, and the Winter-Kermess closing with Rev Father Foley visiting Geneseo.
Mr Ed Zeukle of Lone Rock Iowa visited with relatives and friends to preview Atkinson AptChibis program titled Tops wins likely Friday night near month’s end. Follett death mourned by John M Follett and others. he served in Illinois Infantry and was wounded at Chickamauga. He later worked as drug clerk in Moline and ran Keator House drug store. He held city posts from 1861 to 1886 and lived in Chicago before his passing. services held at Moline with Graham Post G A R honors.
Mrs Martha Talcott visits Mrs F P Timmerman while Willia Young of Racine visits friends. Bert Brooks from Annawan visits his father. The Reigers of Sterling visit their daughter Mrs Fred Carney. Fred Anderson and family move to Dakota. Daniel Hellery ill with typhoid fever. Dr Magill attending. Lester Franks injured by a horse. arm fracture treated by Dr Magill. Isaac Marvel headed to Denrock for ill chapiter Bessie at Mr Pratt’s home. FBRIA installation at Spring Hill a grand success despite storm. Deputy Jackson assists. about sixty attend. invitation to join.
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co of Kewanee holds a board meeting in Kewanee on Monday to elect officers for the coming year. The slate includes President N W Tibbetts Vice President J N Morgan Treasurer F R Calhoun and Secretary O R Warner. Nine directors attended with two absentees James Moon and James Parker cornwall.
Local items report sales at Lager & Co Annawan with shoes under 4 dollars and a carload cattle movement by E L Macomber and A J Dickey. Social notices include a wedding invite for Abram Pun and Carrie Hunter, school friends visiting, illnesses, sympathy for Mrs Will Colby, and various relocations and entertainments in Atkinson and nearby towns.
150 pounds granulated aig at Lager Co's. All 43 cloaks reduced from 86 to 65 cents. Not the latest style but good. Marriage of Fred Atwellland and Mabel Engstrom solemnized Wednesday evening. Edward Zakale visits Cornwall then plans return to Lone Rock Iowa.
Jesse M Ayres of Geneseo leaves this week for Edgerton Kansas as the term social for Young Men's and Women's Christian Associations takes place last Thursday evening. The gymnasium was prettily decorated for the grand march and attendees enjoyed games, infantile portraits, refreshments, readings, and vocal solos. Minnie Lavery was surprised by former classmates at her home. a snowy ride and misdirections marked their arrival, but a hearty repast followed after the cold trip.
Mr rringdale is night operator here. A son was born to Lt and Mrs T Jones Tuesday. Lewis Postum and family moved from Moline. Sheldon Bradley of Geneseo visited his parents. Mr Ponsham of East Moline visited Mr Bornhoeft. A J Hincald family moved near Czal Valley onto Wm Glenn's farm. Schnabslo Clothing Co offers lower prices as stock increases.
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