03 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1893
Page
1
Kewanee reports include over 20 miles of aidewalk, a sparring school opening, a resident death, and community notices. Sheriff commends grand jury work, church enrolls new members, and weather prognostications foretell an early spring with six future bad weather events. A fire damages a Western town dwelling. marriages, wolf hunts, and college ties add to local life.
Harry Wright displays three new additions Canadian grouse Rocky Mountain quail and an Alaska grouse with feathered feet to join nearly one hundred mounted game birds in his residence firecase. The report notes other local events from Cambridge Galva and nearby towns including a grand jury testimony and electric lighting plans.
Feb 2 Rev F L Coad of Burlington will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Miss Mary Mahone of Moline spoke at MB church last Thursday under W C T U. W C Jones to depots duty, replacing B Blayney. Rev W L Wood to Oregon for health, pulpit covered. Prank Sayre sent to Youngstown as depot agent and operator, Clarence Lundin takes his place. Band entertainment in Town Hall Saturday night with supper and farce Ole and Pete. Admission 1 cent. B P A convention at Cambridge Warner Alpha Orion drew about forty delegates and locals. Merriczs moved to Castee place. Musicians from south of Galva for Zion World’s Fair entertainment. Exhibition at schoolhouse March 4 th by Lydia Colby and Beg pupie. Congregational meeting at Calvary Church March 4 at 2 p.m. All welcome. Mr Henry Atwell moved to new farm. Jim Lane moved to Hugh Armstrong’s.
On Waspington's birthday Morris Hill Warmatoa returns home. The Geodetic Survey tower at Hampton is down. A. M. Heywood plans cabin and boat disposal. W E Young promotes Home page orcas for SDRUSA. two Munson real estate men faced town gossip. Manuel Smith and John Edelman clash with whistler ducks. Charles Peter Edelman opens a meat shop in the old Hoonewhecker room. Congregational choir toured Valley City with Guckert's Orchestra, performing at the church and serving rolls cake and coffee afterward.
Mrs. Sol Helfer remains very ill. Several residents visit family sick at home, with others moving, traveling, or returning from trips. Miss Anna Heller and Mr Clarence Bolton wed in Geneseo. Louis Kickney to marry soon. townsfolk send best wishes for all involved.
Lloyd Stamm painted for Arthur Stearns while Geo Welchein bought Jerseys at Robt Fleming's Gala. James Kerwin works on a hauling rock for a barn foundation. About twenty percent of the population suffer a new grip illness. Mr James Tracy’s sale finished strong. A large crowd enjoyed an all you can eat event with high spirits. Mr and Mrs Young of Nelson Nebraska visit for a few weeks. They remark a mild winter would be welcome.
On Wednesday evening February 22 1833 at the home of W L Myers Frank Snodgrass and Clara Shafer were wed. A long list of handsome and useful presents from friends including silverware china sets water sets pillows and glassware were given to the couple by local neighbors and relatives.
February 27 items report declining snow in Iowa and Illinois while people plan social events. George expects Illinois to fare well. Enner Harivat and bride settle on a farm with his family. Socials at Chas Tomilinsons and Zion Church, a successful David Anderson gathering nets 865 for church stores, and two weddings noted. Illness hits the community with grippe cases and eye inflammation. school awards announced with two donors carried in central examination.
Luther and Bower board at the Mansion while the Normal grounds provide a skating park. Riss Ufa Boxer from Sheridan will return to finish her course. New students are few but the Adelphian plans in April for an AH Fuola Day social. Miss Nina Withrow is ill and Benj Harding mourns his grandmother. The eleven graduating ningses’ pictures return with Crimeon and Gold. Dr. Spencer to lecture on The Eyes next Friday. Geometry class finishes Wentworth’s text. no vacation on Inaugural Day. A Wearin’ on the Green social is proposed for the High School on the 17th inst.
The spring term opens in April with junior exhibitions March 17 and 24. Alumni visitations and chapel attendance are noted along with student enrollments, concerts, and senior class progress. Recitals and examinations are scheduled, with various local residents visiting and supporting Atkinson Hall and Collegiate growth.
The item notes F F Rieger buying the Sam Hetler farm and Mr Berge moving to P E Summers place. Uncle John Keefer in Prophetstown. Rev B W Thompson wraps up Salem church meeting. Henry Sand to auctioneer. about thirty five friends surprise Aaron and Mrs Rapp with a hanging limp for their Geneseo home. M R Averill, Prophetstown resident, dies in Cedar Rapids at 80 after visiting a daughter. John edbly hosts fifth wedding anniversary with 48 plush lounge gifts. Aaron Rapp and family moving to Geneseo after twenty years of public service.
In West Hanna and surrounding areas on Sunday, Quillin and Beroey were seen with friends, Spaid recovers from illness, and Quillin seeks a new cow. W W Quillin and wife visit relatives in Zuma while a party at Fi. F. Hand’s last Saturday night left residents in good spirits. A lamp theft near the schoolhouse is questioned. W W Whitted remains a bachelor and notes life as chief. A wedding occurred February 23 1893 at the bride’s sister’s home with Miss Clara Shafer and Mr Frank Snodgrass officiated by Rev W Paffer. Best wishes are extended.
Residents visiting neighbors and family members are noted across Geneseo and surrounding towns. Edw ard Nowers plans to move to Munsoo farm, while Edward Everett’s forty seventh birthday gathering features a rocking chair gift from friends.
Farmers buy corn for summer use and town improves with roof work on the ice house. Charley Gilbert celebrates his 16th birthday with thirty five friends. The W W S group planned a Stafford meeting. A typhoid pneumonia death of Cora Mabee, 42, as community mourns.
About two hundred relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Gustus Bengston to witness the marriage of their daughter Amelia to Edward C Johnson. Olive V Larson sang at the ceremony and a choir performed in the evening. A fine supper followed as guests presented gifts and offered congratulations.
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