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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
11
Geneseo residents and visitors are listed with calls and trips to nearby towns. Generous shop offerings at Verbeckmoes and Atkinson Nursery highlight department store sales and plant readiness. Members attend meetings, charitable events, and family updates while transportation, clothing, and home goods figure in daily life.
Commencement exercises set for Wednesday May 31 at 8 o clock at the Opera House. Program includes Invocation Duet Address Farewell, Miss Howlette Wirth Lowther, Presentation of Diplomas P D Ransom and board members, music, and Benediction by Rev JO M Finch. Baccalaureate sermon May 25 at the Methodist church. Class motto We strive to be true. Flower white carnation Colors olive green and white.
A witty local note suggests a cook named Discovered Cook may have broken china and glass while claiming responsibility for a notorious "Nick of Time" incident, taunting readers with a bet that she authored the worst famous moment.
A brief note asks readers to request specifics about the particular maternity supporter they are interested in. The item emphasizes gathering particulars to assist in identifying suitable options or partners.
Chicago and Northwestern plans electrification as mainline upgrades unfold with a new Chicago station opening June 1 and a large yard and monster roundhouse being built between Elgin and Melrose Park. Gasoline motor passenger cars test well, promising faster suburban service and greater economy for the western railroad.
A fragment from Metropolitan Magazine cites Sir Walter Scott’s affection for animals during 1824 near Abbotsford with stories of his dogs ponies and cats. It then pivots to Mother Shipton as Britain’s famed prophet, noting her dark birth sky and flattering but harsh biographer description.
The Kennebee Journal notes Levi Fletcher of Holils left behind a self made automobile known as Fletcher's folly. He aimed to perfect a power vehicle but lacked welding tools and used ordinary tires, hampering hill climbs.
A regal looking woman with fine carriage is described while a character dismisses guests. The dialogue hints at social status and etiquette within a refined setting.
Irs Alfonse Brooks on the sick list. Luther Wallingford driving a new auto. Rollo under care of Dr Magill. James Avery and daughter visiting August Lehrbeck. F F Reiger and wife visited Clyde’s family in Geneseo. Harold Hossick under Dr Magill with muscular rheumatism. Lyle Carney returned to aunt Millie Ballard. J K Leatherman’s entertain Mrs Leatherman of Iowa. Mrs Leatherman is her sister. Miss Miller closes term May 19 and has been hired again. Mrs L K Leatherman and daughter to Morrison for funeral of Mr Hendricks. Robert Dail and wife visited son Robert at Rochelle. he just returned from Chicago after appendicitis operation.
A Galesburg Republican Register critique questions judges over a Civil War era labor leaders case. It argues the Supreme Court corrected a misclassification from criminal to civil delinquency and urges greater care from judges in future.
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