11 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
1
Community tidbits detail visits by Mrs. A. G. Fonll and Baby Gertrude in Orion and Osco, plus multiple local calls, church events, and social gatherings. The Salvation Army event draws 600 and features global officers and a farm colony plan. Hospital and marriage notices appear alongside roadwork, telephone service updates, and municipal elections.
March 9 notes from Cleveland list Victor Norton rigging a sawmill and various residents visiting, traveling or ill. Names include John and Otto Stahl, B. L. Shuey, Fred Paddleford, Wm. C Dennison, Mrs Hanan Glimpse, Dr. R Rsale, Mrs. Icy Burton Ellingsworth, Mrs Jane Hanna, T. B. McGovern. Local events cover bachelor club social, a social at town hall March 17, and a sale at Kincaid’s land with admission prices. Weather mentions snow thaw and heavy waters. political items note Republican precinct meeting at Hanns Center school.
In Morristown on March 8 Mrs Nightengale suffered a seizure linked to the grip. EE Wotdtein visited Cambridge this week for courting. Mrs M Smith has been ill for the past week. Niente and Bre sawed wood for John and Fred Rahn this week.
Lynn bar and Johnson Bros. shipments noted along with visits by Mr Ed Anderson and Mr Lewis Norton of Andover. The Lynn school resumes spring term after vacation. Druggist rep in town and travelers Fassett and Berguson mentioned. Drainage district election set for March 12 1898 at the depot from 2 to 6 p.m. One commissioner to be elected for a 3 year term.
March 6 notices show Dr Baringer and family moving to Alpha while Mrs. John Weible visits relatives there. Various locals from Orion Galesburg Woodhull and Kelths arg are mentioned visiting or returning home as church meetings wrap up and preparations for upcoming events continue.
Local notes report Mr. Frank Baum moved last Tuesday and Mrs. Bennett visited for a day. Rumors mention a family planning to move, with Roannie Anderson traveling to Wesnesange and others referenced in a fragmented community update.
Local news from Green River and Atkinson detailing Mrs. Wright and Miss Nellie Meet in social events, Mr. Gray’s appointment as Henry Nebraska agent, changes in farming and poultry plans, school and church activities, births and illnesses, and community notices from March with names such as Gus Kane, Nellie Meer, Fred L. Paddelford, and Rev. Winters.
Mareby notices report Sharon creamery starting Thursday and Maud item abundance. Rosa Cristis is very sick with chills. Mr Joe Rinks wife feared ill. Mrs Tobias Whitsol fractured ankle last week. Dr Magill caring for her. Quarterly meeting at Fridy d naling with Fae Elder Yeake present.
Mr and Mrs John Sea and families witnessed the ceremony as Rev S H Weed officiated. The couple held a quiet 4 p m wedding with relatives present and a small dinner afterward at the cheese factory near Machipongo.
In Cornwall Miss Sarah Black spends a couple of days in Gereseo. Mr George Wards from near Atkinson moved to the Biggs farm last week. Mr adairs and Jesse Shreck of Giah visited their daughter Mrs C F HalNace. Calvary society members gather weekly for singing practice and services at Calvary every Sunday at 5 o clock. Sunday star reaching. Mr Sih Ma Macone have moved to the Daetthow Orr place near Be. Our teachers and neighbors note the week’s small changes.
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