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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
16
Readers describe a busy Atkinson July 4 schedule with a parade, moving pictures, races, and a grand band. Local businesses showcase sales and flourishes as townsfolk plan a day of community events and a boat excursion.
An advertising fragment touts investment in gold, watches, chains, and rings with claims of value appreciation and double value with age. It emphasizes twins with money in gems and suggests reasonably priced items and a call to action.
Community members arrange a late train stop at 9:47 p m to accommodate Geneeseans and ensure evening transportation. The gesture aims to provide better access for residents traveling after dusk.
A tally of visitors and residents with dates in Rock Island Galva Davenport and Osco. Names include Wx Meloy Dan McCurdy Ed Wilkinson Laura Sanquist Herman Peterson Nels Larson Miss Mabel Olson Patience Fern Baugt Robert Whitman C Wells Mary Rice J B Taylor Rev J D Calhoun M L Miller Katharine Telleen and others. The piece notes church services by Rev Pierce and a park project review by Master Osborn. The funeral for Benjamin W Seaton is announced with plans for a full sketch next week.
Pairville Porter Heaps shelled a corn on Monday while farmers busy haying. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Heaps hosted friends from Kewanee last Wednesday. Worman Johnson sidelined two weeks after a horse kick. A Saturday windstorm caused little damage beyond broken trees. Forrest Bickford, eight months, died Thursday at 10 30. Funeral Friday at Fairview. Ladies Aid social at parsonage served ice cream and strawberries to a large crowd. G M Pettitt attended Henry county Sunday school convention as Rev Kline urged temperance and invited all.
Mr and Mrs F A Hines spent Sunday in Cambridge with friends. Preaching service at Ebenezer next Sunday at 3 p m and Sunday School at 2. Miss Edith Sommers of Geneseo visited over Sunday with Hines. Sylvia Ivsell of Atkinson visiting grandma Mrs Mary Weimer. Prof and Mrs Peter Jolen of Fort Worth Texas visiting E Lauderbaughs. Ladiex Home Society to meet with Mrs S Browning on Wednesday July 1st. Epta and Mildred Papenthien of Geneseo visiting cousins Lula and Wha Santee. Miss Lida Lauderbaugh returned from school to Rock Island for the past year. Mr and Mrs C Hoffmeister of Loratio attended church at Salem and dined with Will Berge.
Wm F Manley of the Household of God and a special band will hold indefinite full gospel services in Geneseo. A tent opposite the city park hosts workers with more arriving Saturday. They will teach Christ the same yesterday today and forever and preach salvation sanctification divine healing baptism of the Holy Ghost with speaking in tongues. All are invited.
Maitland Mo. inventor King Road drag to present at Neponset meeting worded as main address and public demonstration. Readen from Barn will attend with noted men and a Good-Ros dan program. Neponset Merchants' association to supply music and demonstrations of proper drag use.
General office practice by a law office announces services including contracts and deeds drawn. Will act for executors and administrators. Terms reasonable. Hugh we come.
A historical notice argues that farmers fruit and vine growers and gardeners have an undisputed right to sell their farm orchard vineyard and garden produce without state county or city taxes or licenses. It notes city authorities may regulate street obstruction and that laws prohibiting sale of spirits remain unchanged.
The family expresses deep appreciation for sympathy and help during the long illness and death of their sister and mother. Grateful for kind neighbors aid, floral offerings, and the songs and words of faith shared. Signed by John VanWinkle Evansow Lewis Perry Lewis with other family members.
Munson Onion Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday afternoon Children’s Day program on June 28 at 2 30 pm. The program features The cor Song recitations dialogue and songs by six girls including Helen Anderson Eldon Swiger Martha Steffen and others. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Residents report a pleasant canal excursion despite a long ride and choppy water. Winds from the northwest caused broken tree limbs and blown hay stacks while no buildings were harmed. Elsie Ayres left for Kansas and Mrs. Van Winkle visited the Lewis home in town. Relatives attended Mrs. Lewis funeral in Geneseo.
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