Illness Belts Anna wan Resident Geo Hards
The local column notes Geo Hards is seriously ill. Town folk and visitors are listed with multiple names and routines including Mrs J Moon, Mrs J T Weekley, and Edison phonographs being showcased at Barker. Community events such as a township high school vote and church choir practices are mentioned alongside ongoing farming and local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Hards
Barker
Jacob—Jessmore
Kewanee
John Moon
Atkinson
Groun
Geneseo
Pringeaton
J. T Weekley
Edison
Everette
L_N. Downs
R T White
Paul Wilson
Galesburg
T G Everett
Lona Hann
Watling
Bere Kewanee
Monttav
Notice to Reim Hedge Highway Fences
Osco township highway commissioners warn owners to cut and burn rubbish on hedge fences by April 1 to conform with state law. Fences untrimmed will be cut and costs charged to the owner. Prosecution will follow for littering on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osco Township
Township High School Notes From the 1912 Calendar
The piece records a central examination, student movements, and class activities on May 10 1912. It notes arrivals and departures of pupils including Harry Palmer and Vesta Browning, a merged high school room, and a senior class trip to Shabona Grove with a ride home and plans for more trips. It mentions graduation invitations for the senior class, Katie Pease’s nervous condition, Earl Browning quitting school, Lester Wilson visiting Alpha, and election day for the township high school on May 10 1912. It covers a teachers’ reception on May 8, eighth grade exercises on May 11, and senior height exercises on May 24 at 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Palmer
Vesta Browning
Alonday
Green
Shabona Grove
Earl Browning
Katie Pease
Lester Wilson
Alpha
Township
Free Rand McNally Illinois wall map for advance subscribers
Republic subscribers who pay a year in advance receive a Rand McNally wall map of Illinois showing every city and village with marginal index. The offer lasts while supplies exist. Postage extra by mail. The Farmers' Voice advertises a one year subscription at $1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Ilinois
Rand McNally
Congregational Church Notes and Upcoming Events
Sunday services at 10 30 a m include a Mother s Day observance. Sunday school at 9 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with topic initiative. Evening service 8 p m on Wise or Foolish Which Mrs Scott will present. Parliamentary meeting at the parsonage Thursday evening May 9 at 7 30. Choir rehearsal Saturday evening with Mr Humphrey. Aid society meets with Mrs Anderson Thursday May 16. Linoleum and dress goods advertised by Lager and Co with room size rugs priced 830 to 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Parliar
Mia
Chas
Humphrey
Fayee
Aid Society
Anderson
Linoleus
Eager & Co. & Co
Lager & Co
Notice of Election to establish township high school in Henry County
On May 10 1912 an election will be held at the own Hall in An nawan Illinois to decide for or against establishing a township high school. The vote covers sections in Township Seventeen North Range Five East and Township Sixteen North Range Five East near Henry County. Polls open seven a m to five p m. The office offers an mounted map of Illinois with paid advance sub monthly farm paper and the Repub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annawan
Illinois
Henry
Tlinois
Imap of Illinois, Mounted
Repub
Lexington
Acros
Tven
Young man dodges buys at bazaar stall tale
Cornered by a witty young lady seller at a bazaar, a man wanders stalls refusing offers until she quips and finally wins him over with a box of soap. The Farmers' Voice and The Republican offered at $1.75 per year. Orison Swett Marden on self confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Piistitsy
The
Farmers’ Voice
Republic
Orison Swett Marden
Notice to Creditors for the Estate of John C Fick
The administrator WAL HOLZINGER announces a probate meeting in Henry County Illinois. Creditors must appear at the County Court in Cambridge on the first Monday in July to prove claims and all debts are due for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faaseig Chai
John C. Fick
Anid
Wal Holzinger
Local buyers seek Easter bargains in Iowa ad circular
Readable fragments show a promotions note inviting buyers in Iowa to find large discounts, claiming prices are roughly one half to two thirds of typical costs. The message mentions an illustrated list and references Northern State Land Co. based in Independence, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formoran
S Tege Land Co
Independence
Neb
Notice to Creditors in Estate of George Ernst
Executrix of the last will of George Ernst, deceased, of Geneseo Henry County Illinois, gives notice before the Henry County Court at Cambridge in June to present claims for adjustment. All indebted persons should pay promptly. Dated April 13, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fane Chaims
George
Ernst
Geneseo
Henry
Henry County
Court House
Cambridge
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Minsia
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BF Hards
Moline
Ed Everett, Jr
Tolman
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Tiskilwa
Barker's
Molne Flanders
Annawin
G H. Watlitzkee
Lee Wilson
Chas Taumnphrey
Phil Billiet
Margaret
Atkinson—Mtonder
Peter Verkruyse
John Deere
Rock Island
Emerson
Annawan Implement Company
Wm. Lyle
Red
Howard and
Elmer ‘Fitzkee
Clifford Corwin
K. Birchfield
Bureau
Florence Treffer
Chicago
R. T. White
Verne Stevens
Herbert Knowlton
Sheffield
Wil Knowlton
Jean
Aunawan Implement Company
D. F. Barker
Fulton
Kate Pease
Mr. Murphy
Robert Parker
aliss_E.Howes
Bradford
Will Lieberknecht
Sf— Geneseo
John Healy
Newton
Iowa
Thoruest
C Dwyer
Mamie Griffin
Annawan Grant —McClennen
Arthur Cavanaugh
Mineral
C. Dwyer
W. H. Holzinger
James
Dwyer
P. McCafferty
Laverne
Minnesota
D. Holzinger
Hu‘bert
James Hall
Eshelman Boys
Panda Etry
Hooppole
New
W. B. Shaw
Silvis
Chas. Stevens
Pythian Sisters
Prophetstown
Ferguson
Long
Annawan, Ill
Gent
Annawan—Implement—Company
Illinots
REIM
Congregational Church
Tom
Thumb
S.rapp
JFP. Payenthein
Anna
Wan
Lexington Cast Iron Ranges
Riverside
Malleable Iron Range'Co
Beaver’ Dam
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