Local Notes From Geneseo and Surroundings
In Geneseo and nearby areas a flurry of social and church activity is noted. Visitors include Wm Glass in Cambridge and Miss Baird of Moline. families like the Combs and Hines are mentioned with travels to Bloomington and Warsaw. A notable restoration removes fences around a residence in Osreono, while Rev Thomas Hines plans to preach at Garave Church. The annual ministerial conference promises strong attendance, with bishops and pastors from multiple states, and a German sermon planned by Bishop Dubs.
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Wm Glass
Cambridge
C &. Clow
Bloomington
Jon Combs
Geneseo
West
Jean
Walter Samuelson
Davenport
Miss Baird
Moline
C A Coll
Mucson
Lester Hadley
Chicago
Lloyd Stamm
Rock Island
Frank
Cyrus Stourchton
Thomas Hines
St Pauls Church
Warsaw
Garave Church
Ioa
August Anderson
Walter Puarvianes
Thea Fananes
O Hinnan
Henney
Restor Moaskmma Peterson
Ali Asith
Bevan
Georgia
Vist
Wich
Rey
Puree
Lee
Wwe
Tistral Evangelist
Sandwich
Nuebel
Des Moines
Iowa
AR Marshall
Stockton
Dubs
Fighting Sixth of the National Guard At Camp Lincoln
The Fighting Sixth, including Company B of Geneseo, trains with the Third Brigade under Brigadier General Cloodeo at Camp Lincoln Sturxortsto. A special train carried the unit to Springfield arrived after a washout delay. The brigade is praised for military efficiency and discipline with officers and men credited for war-time training.
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Camp
Lincoln
Sturxortsto
Co. B
Geneseo
William Cloodeo
Lilmitis National Guard
Sud
Colona
Springfield
Jack Ferris
Imperial Light Horse
Gore Yates
Geneseo ordinance licenses billiard and bowling halls
An ordinance of Geneseo city forbids operating billiard pool tables or bowling alleys without city license. It sets license fees of 10 dollars per billiard or pool table and 400 dollars per bowling alley, issued by Mayor and City Clerk, valid until May 1 of the following year. Restrictions cover minors, intoxicated persons, and gambling prohibitions. Licenses can be revoked, and enforcement includes fines from five to one hundred dollars.
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Genefo
Cauneibal
Geneseo
Henry
Mate
Miinvis
Batd City
Szecrion
City of
Sx Crdlice
Tata
Ity Counen
Old Settlers Meeting in Orion with Congressman Prince
The Old Settlers Association of Henry County holds its annual meeting in Orion on Thursday August 14. Congressman George W Prince will attend and give an address. a strong program and good speakers are planned for pioneers. Call at the Mavi Waterman Clothing Co for details.
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Old Settlers Association of
Henry County
Orion
George W Prince
Church Announcements and Local Notices
Local religious services listed by denomination with pastors and service times. Community updates include school and park services, Sunday School, and upcoming events in Mizpan Mission area and Spring Hill. Also notes on weather damage to crops, health, and the Kew family updates. Annual picnic details announced with Atkinson as the site and executive committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Aon
Magee
W Black
Anderson
Ransom
Jmagee
Fall Walking Skirts Advance Showing in Geneseo
Advance showing of over one hundred styles of fall walking skirts featuring mannish rough mixtures for durability. Simple tailored designs with minimal trimming in popular greys blues and blacks. Prices start at $1.25 and rise to $5.00 with several short-term sale premiums.
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Geneseo
Advance Showing of Fall Footwear at Local Shoe Department
The Shoe Department promotes a $2.00 shoe with higher quality than rivals in Henry county. It highlights low running costs versus exclusive stores and cash-basis pricing that saves customers 5 to 10 cents per pair. The store invites inspection of Ladies and Children's Fall Footwear and price comparisons.
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Henry County
EoT Men’s Shirts and Shoes Sale Ad
Classified sale note lists men’s work shirts and overalls at 45 cents each and men’s fine kid or patent leather low shoes priced at 1.75 dollars. Includes emphasis on best quality and finish. Itemized quick sale teaser with period advertising tone.
New Summer Waists and Undergarments Arrive
The Standard Manufacturing Co. announces ladies white lawn waists 200 pieces from $1.00 to $2.00. A fresh line of batistes and lawns arrives. Men's shirt waists discounted. Balbriggan and knit underwear offered along with ladies and children’s summer undergarments. See the new line.
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Standard Manufacturing Co
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The
Geneseo Republic
A. Lieberkenecht
Q@ENESHO, ILL
Trene Combs
Whitmore
Osreono
Grardiner
Firea
Prenezer
England
Witliams
Manwell
Frangeis
Hunt
Henry F Hooeeet
Tereny Ceretty
A. Lieberknec
OLD Settlers Meeting
Mavi Waterman Clothing
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G. C. Shaffer
Eosworth League
Assox Park
A. Edquist
Epistopal
F H. Burrell
Bartist
Grate Usiteo Evancevica
E. S. Woodring
Mizpan
Spa
Zios Eva Nogtiwat
A J Boelter
Young People’s Alliance
Union Park
afuMan Lituexas
Bergen
Cathet
F Foley
Neil
Spring Hill
Iva Hrowke
Farnest
Oat Yen
Edith Jeff
Penneylvania
Young
Tilbert
Menio Lowa
Allen
Hume
Niine
Hand of Providence
Sod
F & Keiger
Whitp
Aterm
Walter Howe
Hpeney County
Sos
Permismse
Cock Ag
W. F. Hornecke
the Shos Man
John Deere
Deere and Mansur Co
Hayes
Sterling
Peter Wistrand
D. M. Osborne
Fish Bros
James & Mayer
Ayres, Brunger & Iverson Mutual Telephone
Lambert & McBroom Company
Vveather
Lambert & McBroom Companyd
L. & O. Block
Geneseo, Illinois
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