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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
12
Major Joan A. O Bryan advocates forming a citizens committee to solicit suggestions for improving North Side school grounds. Donor funds will be used as directed to fit the donor's purpose. Arthur Cook Henry Waterman head the committee urging public involvement in beautifying the city.
The bulletin lists multiple denominations with planned services and meetings. Presbyterian led by Rev. EL DeLong with morning worship at 10 45 and Sunday school at noon. Congregational brief notes include April 3 meeting and April 7 communion. Lutheran and German Lutheran items note Palm Sunday and related services. Catholic and Methodist schedules show masses, Sunday school, and evenings affected by mass meetings. a mass meeting at Weimer’s Opera House features Dr. W H Blanke. Swedish Lutheran English services at 11 am. union services planned at the opera house.
A long inquiry reports galvanized steel tapering posts set a decade or more ago show no rust or deterioration. Bases used initially failed, but after extensive survey across nine states no post proved defective. Posts appeared as good as when installed and seemingly durable for an indefinite future.
Remains of Air and Mrs Wallace Miller of Atwater Kas will be held Saturday at 1 PM at the Congregational Church in Atkinson. Rev D M Kirkpatrick Geneseo to officiate with interment in Faithview Cemetery. The fatality occurred when an accidental explosion started a fire Monday morning during claim work.
The Phenix Highway Commissioners publish receipts and expenditures for the year ending March 19, 1912. Balances and delinquent taxes are listed alongside poll tax collections and municipal receipts. The fragment notes various entries including collector names and totals, indicating financial activity for the period.
Embracing a fiscal year statement by Emanuel Lauderbaugh and FE banderbaugh listing cash on hand at start, receipts from sources including Commissioners Highways and Township Collector, expenditures and purchases. Includes names of election judges, clerks, auditing, and balance statements dated March 2 1912 and related notices plus a printer ad for wallpaper at The New Fair.
Open letter to Republican voters of Heart County urging support for Chester M Turner in the Henry County State's Attorney race. Turner cites legal practice, prior service as County Judge, and a pledge to conduct the office with dignity and honesty. Signed and sworn March 2, 175 by J of the T.
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief legal styled notice mentioning Timothy Hay, Nelson, and residency related terms. The readable fragment references a signing or attestation with dates or offices unclear. No coherent actions or outcomes are evident from the text.
Neron De Horny, a pure bred bay stallion weighing 210 pounds, renewed February 1, 1912, promises strong racing and breeding value. The animal spoke of prize winnings at the 1909 Chicago International Stock Show as a two year old and at Kewanee shows, with scheduled breeding events across Exeters, Annawan, Atkinson, and Anna Wan area farms this season. Terms state 15 to insure mare in foal with care and liability limits noted.
Missioners of Oseo township warn fence owners to trim all highway hedges to state law by April 1. Untrimmed fences will be cut by the commissioners and costs assessed to the property owner. Public warned no rubbish on highways. violators will be prosecuted.
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