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05 May 1893
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
1
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A long column of varied items from Kewanee and Galva reports local happenings. Mentioned are Mrs. Ridyard’s cancer, a new two ton safe at Woodbull Bank, Pentecost Band meetings at Orion church, and deaths in Wyoming. Also notes on village election complaints, railroad rumors, and a brawl over drinks tied to a grocery incident.
In a brief notice from the Andover Independent the couple Andrew Fetersonr and a local partner wed in a ceremony at Fond ls Leiner. Readers offer best wishes to the newly married pair.
A dispatch from Wasmroros discusses Democratic credit for financial policy, criticism of delays in appointing officials, and Absent Secretary Rusk comments. It notes Ex Secretary Eckels taking charge, his pledge to appoint banking experts, and questions about ongoing weather service investigations and pension affairs.
May 8 notices describe planters, harness makers and Osco Harnees Co offerings. Visitors to Brown family amid illness, a Nebraskan move, and weather delaying World’s Fair openings. Ringmas & Co. agricultural implements travel by rail to Des Moines with crowds watching cars and engines.
A letter from Aert Chapman dated April 2, 1533, rejects accusations by Mr. McClung. Chapman claims he never served as sheriff or deputy sheriff or collected for Ogle & Co. and states he was an officer from Cambridge serving summonses, not acting in any other role.
April rains persist with cold damp winds delaying farming tasks and church events. Rev Burn er’s appointment at State road church remains undecided. community spars over World’s Fair plans and sibling letters as illness and bad roads hinder gatherings.
Geneseo residents and visitors appear in town scenes with names like J J Jonnhars of Baran and Frank Alfred of Bureau while others plan moves back to the area. Professionals travel for business, painters busy with spring work, and families announce births, visits, and property improvements amid remarks on weather and local events.
May 2 Miss Louise Maldatedt of the Normal spent Sunday at home. Charlie Gilbert injured by barb wire. Palmer Stafford and daughter Betsey sight seeing at the World’s Fair. Many Colona youths attended church last Sunday. New telegraph operators arrived and the first car was filled with heat. Epworth League activity grows. Rev J A Alford to exchange pulpits with Rev Frazier next Sunday. Ongoing farm delays due to cold rains. warm weather expected will hasten corn planting. Gilbert received news of a cyclone in Oklahoma on April 8. He was in the cyclone’s path on April 26. many lives lost, property destroyed, and others hurt or missing.
A wolf spotted on Mr Talcott's farm recently. Sharon church enjoys singing. Neighbors prepare corn with plowing. Gilson's sister from Geneseo visited. George Bryant's new volley is substantial. Rain halted Sunday services. Orchard work continues with new trees. Pasture looks fair. stock thriving. Cream gatherers reduce trips to biweekly. dairy cows arrive later this season.
A collection of brief notes mentions Supervisor Welcheln in Cambridge last week, Rev Baird buying a driving horse, Mrs Ela Stamm Buchanan returning home, and Wm Smith being ill. James Stevenson hauling rock for a new residence while A Welchein delivers hogs. M Redman sold some hogs. Dora Glenn from Nebraska visits. Frank Monxman aids Andy Long with wet land work. James Ammermann sold onions in Kewanee. Mentions of west wind and sympathy for western folk. T. A. Kelso, former Morristown resident, won a $10 premium for property care and attention as motorman.
Mrs Mary Dorothea Sand who died at the home of Mr and Mrs John Derby on a Thursday in April 1533 of heart failure aged 315 was born in Sandhausen Alsace Germany March 2 1218 She lived many years in Warren Pa before moving to Illinois in 1841 and married Ludwig Sand She leaves a husband six children three sons and three daughters and is described as a longtime Evangelical Association member and a devout Christian Her funeral was at the First M E church Sunday at 2 pm with Rev Theiss officiating.
Local residents engage in routines and plans around Alpha and nearby towns. Notable items include school year end close on Tuesday, a musical concert for organ funds, trips to the World’s Fair, a Temple of Fame entertainment, election to Fill vacancy, and visits by Rev W Craine and friends to Rock Island and Oxford.
Students reflect on exams and picnics after three weeks of study. Alisa Hanson's solo and Henry Schmidt's cornet solo were well received. Rev. Mercer and Mr Botzam visited and shared remarks about world travels.
May 1 reports Mr F M Lane planning a barn addition. Miss Lou Urb Gena esco visits. Miss Lizzie Beecher of Spring Hill stays at Presiding Elder Kleinknecht's in Mendota for quarterly meeting. Benb Orisa adds ORE EA project aided by Ott and crew. Anna Smith returns home from County Infirmary. Mr and Mrs Bargart of Geneseo visit relatives. Annie Ott and others attend Mrs L Sand Sr funeral in Geneseo. Leonard Hopkins of Dean and Anna Markie of Yorktown wed at the bride's home. Rev Gill officiates. couple plans Yorktown residence.
Geneseo council conducts licenses and permits approvals for saloons and druggists bonds. They consider alley vacation through old town and tile-laying on Congress street. Proposals include license refunds, telegraph company privileges, and committee appointments before adjournment.
May 5 items include Willie Read recovering from late liners and a new daughter born April 20 to Mr and Mrs Kienemer. Mrs Sue Becht of Moline visiting relatives. United Presbyterians expect a new pastor soon. Rev Frasier to swap posts with Rev Alford of Sheffield next Sunday. Mr McFayden making home repairs. Warner honored a former citizen. Mr William Fennesey and elections for school director discussed in passing. Stokes and granddaughter Mrs Fisher travel for opening events with Grover Cleveland حضور.
A birth is announced in Cornwall for a girl born to Mr and Mrs George Armstrong on April 2. Calvary folk work to clear a house for their militer. Gen Atwell welcomes a little daughter. Hugh Armstrong Sr. visits his son Hugh in Geneseo. James Lane mourns the loss of a valuable horse. Mrs Levi Frank travels from Geneseo to visit daughter Mrs George Armstrong. Mr and Mrs Hartley and their little girl pass through town en route from Kewanee.
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