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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
1
Reports describe scarlet fever cases, a drowning near the World’s Fair area, local accidents, sunstroke injuries, a cow attack, a cattle run and thefts, and political candidacy developments. Other items include trotting horse sales, a public auction, a court case, and a thunderstorm disruption across the region with property damage and washed grain.
June 21 items note Mulinae camp west of Hanna, neighbors recall Jobo Gottsche’s birthday, and Hanna hosts July 4 events at Gottsche's Grove on Rock River. Program includes speeches, music, Declaration reading, and an oration by Judge Leary with basket dinner and numerous amusements.
Local notes describe a July 4 balloon ascent at Green River and a village celebration with a pony race bronco event and a fireworks display led by Hon Geo KE Wake. Generous crowd turnout, postmaster incident, and plans include a bowers floor coat rack and a large balloon for a grand evening show.
Hanna Center residents hold a summer gathering at Ned Withrow's and plan a grand celebration in Cleveland with Fred Bernard and New Withrow. Local events include church services, family visits to Geneseo Colona Davenport Port Byron Aragon and the World’s Fair trip by J W Withrow and Nina.
The eighth Anonel meeting of the Henry County Soldiers Association was held at Cambridge in the court house park on June 2. Under County Treasurer Anderson the executive committee arranged for comfort and entertainment for veterans. A full program featured speeches by Major J M Hosford General Tom Henderson General Sidney Post and Col Ike Clements, with music by Burns Brass Band and the Galva Glee Club. Attendees represented most townships despite rain and other diversions. Woodhull was named next meeting site.
Morristown notes report B H Smith home from the World o’als and Tom Walker selling wine last week. Mrs James Stevenson seeks treatment in Chicago. Miss Selma Holstrom visits from Cambridge. Sexton Monkmans mows cemetery grass. Grand Fourth of July at Geo Weldlein’s grove two and a half miles north with refreshments and music. Don’t forget the day.
June updates from the State road church and nearby towns. Services planned for 2 30 p m next Sabbath at Zion. Witch has readings on the weather, farming tiling, and a newly formed Christian Redeavor society led by Sarah B Jennings.
Independence Day events outline plans for July 4 with parades, orations by local officials, bands, baby shows, athletic contests, dancing, and fireworks. Geneseo figures prominent in several towns, with prizes for parade displays and contests. Communities like Anawan Green River Cleveland Morristown organize varied programs and evening festivities.
Sharon reports no potato bug sightings this season. Cream gatherers report a large rise in loads. Mrs Walham shows health improvement. The Ladies Mite Society met at Mrs Anderson Crosier's home. Mrs Wm Saryant's mother returned to Rock Island after visiting local friends.
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