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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
9
Geneseo plans a June 22 excursion for business men aboard a new boat on the Black Bark Watch Tower route. Round trip is $1.00 with refreshments, seating for 125, and tickets available from Secretary E S Woeler. a second public excursion is announced for June 25.
Geneseo volunteers form committees to improve roads and freight access. A plan to secure crushed granite gravel for roads, canal freight options, and transportation costs aims to benefit Geneseo and surrounding areas. Citizens urged to participate and support the program.
Mrs. B A Cone, last survivor of the original colonists who founded and named Geneseo, died after a decline that began with an injury while closing a window. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in April 1908. Funeral held at Congregational church with D A R and W C T U in attendance. Survived by two daughters Harriet Miller and E A Hill, a son Frank S Cone, and granddaughter Mrs H W Reed.
In Cornwall area notes a nineteen year old, Harry Swanson, died after an accidental gunshot on Walter Sleaford’s farm. The inquest began, body buried at Grandview cemetery. School board hires Todd as manual training director and lists teachers for the upcoming year. Community events include Children’s Day plans, a Cambridge social, and church services. Local residents attend funerals, visits, and farm supply ads recur throughout the page.
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