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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
7
Reposes on June 14 1893 with sermons at Collegiate church and a Lord's Day mass meeting. Reports include a fatal railroad accident near Colona a mad dog scare and obituaries for Mrs Kate Frank and Nathaniel D Davis. Also notes on Northwestern hospital support and World’s Fair preparations in Geneseo Illinois and surrounding towns.
Decoration Day five books of war gangs property of E. J. Jenkins Post A BesbErg taken from the stand at the Park. The books were published by Lyon Healey. Probably they were picked up by someone to care for them. Whoever hies them will confer on favor by returning them to J. A. Ramsey Post Quartermaster.
Jane 2L A iittic girl at Sam Arklund's John Lamont has purchased a large refrigerator. Mark Hay of Chicago visits his parents. H Hassengeager's steam riding gallery performs locally for several days. Chas Huber, now with Gene seo, spent Sunday at home. Ira Corwin tends Sol Minard farm. Theo Mattos of Rock Island visits Frank Huber. Parsonage nearing completion and two weeks to occupancy. Section Boss Moran relocates family to Backus house. Frank Humphreys returns from fair reporting it immense. Rumor Ben Sargent Evanaaston has married. Mrs Grubba's husband died. she is to be moved to asylum after illness. Congregational Ladies' Aid social at A K Hall Friday evening. Henry Rose back home after pleading guilty to assault, paid fine. Old elevator removal for new construction. Mrs BR T White fully recovered from Chicago treatment and returns home. Mrs J N Barker and Ella Hirnchberger travel to the White City. Ella to Naperville to visit cousin Mrs Hildebrand. Fourth of July celebration planned with Brother Kiner as orator. A P Rose Marshal. Geneseo Silver Cornet Band to provide music.
June 21 entries show Edward Everett and Levi Frong from Geneseo visiting, along with numerous residents visiting kin, attending the big fair, or traveling to cities like Chicago and Burlington. Guests include Miss Lorena Sowers, Miss Nellie Stone, Mr Kemp and son, and Dr J E Trickell. several families host gatherings and journeys to Jacksonville and Keokuk.
June 21 reports show Geo Funk preparing for seasons and carpenters while Hugh Armstrong recovers from two weeks illness. visits from Hugh from Geneseo, Bartha Wax from Galesburg, and Emma and Chas Ralanor born from Weasington. Calvary and Zion churches host sermons and Christian Endeavor, with sizable collections for Missionary work and community rounds at Liberty.
June 20 reports show corn growth accelerating as J W Crawford’s daughter visits. The Douglas family camped on Rock River while Mrs James Ringle begins a visit. Munsonites attend an ice cream festival at Guild Hall last week and a fishing party is planned for Saturday if weather allows.
Special session of Ge ne seo Aldermen on June 17 1893 approved an ordinance authorizing the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company to lay and maintain water pipes along the west side of Chicago Street from its right of way to the city north limits. The council ordered payment of Jacob Ertz for 76 cents by unanimous call vote. The meeting adjourned.
Card thanks all who extended kindness during our affliction. W S Frank and family express gratitude for support and sympathy.
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