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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
The Geneseo Republic reports the House last week approved a bill to mark Confederate graves in the North. The measure, urged after debate on the army bill, passed unanimously in the Military Committee and by the House with applause from both sides, introduced by Mr Prince.
In a recent House speech Congressman Prince argued against promoting officers just before retirement to boost pay. He favored aging out at proper service time and supported a military committee bill to abolish the Lieutenant General rank, allowing the grade to end when the office next becomes vacant.
Washington notes six hundred men were discharged to press congressmen for a fortifications appropriation cut by half in a prior session. The Rock Island case is sent to Congressman Wallace Smith of Council Bluffs Iowa for an investigating effort to clarify motives before the House.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during Grandmas illness and at her death Malan Mas. Fuster avy Pawns Mis Bisse.
Spring Hill notes a steady flow of travel and moving as Carney travels to Cambridge on business. Earnest Myers and family spend Sunday at Sid Arnett's while others relocate to farms near Geneseo and Erie. A tenant house fire at Utley farm damages belongings. river floods force families to higher ground as Lager Offerle & Co advertises spring goods.
Kewanee strides to host a Chautauqua in the coming summer after a decision by the Business Men's association. Last night the board met with James Speed of Normal who served as platform superintendent previously. No opposition emerged and the previous year’s program was deemed beneficial to all.
Gird circuit term opens in Cambridge with limited business so far and a likely crowded schedule ahead. Key case involves Anderson vs. Chicago Burlington and Quincy Rail Way over a fatal yard incident. Also, the Nelson Riley trial ends with a verdict for Mrs. Riley despite a $5,000 demand, jurors awarding $2,200 plus costs after two weeks of testimony.
Bristol and Theo Boltenstern of Cambridge attended a Kewanee meeting to arrange fair dates for the year. Cambridge’s fair is set for August 23 and 24. Officers named include President J W McRoberts of Aledo Vice President Theo Boltenstern Cambridge and Secretary Chas L Trimbie Princeton. The Kewanee dispute over dates was discussed with Wyoming awarded Aug 5 29 40 31 and reinstatement of Kewanee to be decided at the April meeting.
Phenix township Republicans will meet at Phenix Central School Thursday afternoon at two. The caucus aims to nominate candidates for township offices to be filled in the upcoming election. Committee on delegates organized.
The piece argues thrift as a vital habit for children and cites school savings banks in Long Island City and Atlantic City. It notes French savings aiding government loans, compares European models, and praises immigrant thrift while contrasting improvidence. It supports nationalizing savings through postal banks and school programs.
Republican voters of Munson township are requested to meet at the Munson Center school house on Friday March 16 1908 at 2 32 pm to nominate candidates for the township election and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting per Overseer Committee.
This week second grade and up receive report cards with open invitation for consultation if unsatisfactory. Mr Speed’s lecture last Friday profited schools and raised about $15 for manual training tools in the North building. Over half the children attended, and the talk on Nature and Red Head impressed many. A patrons meeting is set for Thursday March 15 in the High School room to discuss closer school community relations and inform the public about school progress.
The Wyoming Post-Herald lists three Republican hopefuls for the state house in Stark county F J Liggett of Bradford W W Wright Jr and J Dickinson of Toulon. Bureau county shows two Republicans J M Ennes of Walnut and C Pervier of Princeton. Democrats include Jas Daoler of Princeton and J Drydes of West Jersey though Drydes has not firmly announced. B F Baker of Kewanne is the Republican candidate for state senator with no stated position. Smiths shoes wear best.
Louisa T. Jones born in Louisburg North Carolina later known as Mrs S C Allen of Farmville Virginia and Geneseo Atkinson. She married Feb 2 and lived with family until her death Feb 27 1908 near age 80. Funeral Thursday conducted by Rev H F Tolle with burial at Grand View.
An evangelist from Princeton plans to conduct meetings in Kewanee for four to six weeks if local churches and leading citizens provide cooperation. Businessmen merchants and professionals have agreed to back the drive and a tabernacle seating 4000 is planned.
Missing since February 21 from Lanark Carroll County Joly W Dierdorf age 55 195 pounds 6 feet 2 inches Dunkard denomination beard gray streaked hair brown eyes weight description includes initials J W D on ribbon overcoat and clothes. Sheriff Dury Carroll County seeks information and offers reward for safe return.
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