Andover News Roundup of Visits Deaths and Local Notices
Local residents travel to Chicago Rock Island and Peoria on business and visits. Obituaries note the death of Mrs Landern and Rev Hess, with services in Chicago and Andover. School exams and park committee disputes are described along with recent community events and family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J OD
Stiers
Woodhull
Bert Polttock
Rock Island
Maggie Robinson
Poppleton
Chicago
Mons
Ninagasijon
Fred Streen
Tri-Cities
J. V. Sherrard
Peoria
Edward Robinson
Osco
Lundeen
Q’leary
Orion
H Hand
Uincionati
Ohio
Neat Newell
Fairbow
Michigan
C L. Kettering
Edwards Hosts Weekend Farmers and Community Notes
GREEN RIVER reports Edward's Saturday evening ice cream as Orsinger's treat while farmers busy with corn. A.C. Stevens of Slrigis visited on business. Mr and Mrs Chas Crist of Moline spend summer vacation. A. Carlson announces services at the new blacksmith shop offering varied metalwork for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsinger
Edward
A.C. Stevens
Slrgis
Edwards
Chas Crist
Moline
Green River
A. Carlson
Tornado Damage Notes and Local Social Updates Colona
Colona notes report homes and barns damaged by a tornado. Social items mention visits by Mrs Alpert Hall Mrs Kincaid in Milan and Geneseo, Rev Smith funeral duties in Spring-Bill and community church services. Travels include George Reese from Prophetstown and families from Tiskilwa and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherriff
Alpert
Hall
Orion
George Reese
Prophetstasrn
A. J. Kincaid
Milan
Seighon
Smith
Davenport
Grassal
Salem
Geneseo
Rev
Fred
Ebenezer Campmeeting Officers Elected for August Event
The Eben ezer Campmeeting Association held its annual meeting in Grace Church. The ten day camp meeting runs August 20 to 30 with Rev O G Anangst as president and Rev J HH Kearde in charge of singing. Notable speakers include Bishop W Heil Rev Sommers and Rev John Divan with Rev Charles G Unangst overseeing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenézer Campmeeting Association
Grace Curch
O. G. Anangst
P. S. Schnabele
E. Countrymane
L. Schmidt
J. A
Aaron Rapp
Ed Sommers
C. K. Anderson
H. Dieser
J A Lewis
FE. Berner
W . Heil
Sommers
Ohio
Freeport
John Divan
Naperville
O Kife
Ottawa
E IX
Yeakel
Chicago
E. Kh Hershey
Aurora
J HH Kearde
Ebenezer Park
Charles G Unangst
Railroad seeks funds for Chicago Joliet and Kansas City line
The Chicago Joliet and Kansas City Railway plans a $15 million mortgage tied to Carnegie Trust Company of New York. John Bogard is president. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, mature March 1 1935, with $300,000 issued immediately and the rest for future certification. Funds aim to extend west and southwest from Chicago through Stark Knox Mercer Grundy Heart and Rock Island to Keithsburg Mercer county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Joliet & Kansas City Railway Company
Star Courier
Anriva
Chicago Tribune
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Chicago Joliet & Kansas City Railway Company
John Bogard
Chicago
Waties of
Ureda
Stark
Knox Mercer
Grundy, Heart
Rock Island
Keithsburg
Mercer County
Obituary for Mrs Gottsche in Cleveland District
Mrs Katoanine K Gorrscus and Mrs Katvharina Korb Gottsche widow of John J Gottsche Sr died Monday May 11 1005 at home in Cleveland County from the tornado. A longtime resident born in Germany March 1 1830 she came to the United States in 1845 and married in 1847. Surviving children include John J Henry L and Mrs Katie Davis of Hanna township and Mrs Margaret Taylor of Long Beach California. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Mob church near the home with Rev Wade Smith officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover Vilage
Siehens
Kate Landern
Essextown
Jogja Jobossa
Leona
Settlec Om
Alfred Fair
Osco
Martion Luther
vVil.wyre
Kael Ojsson
Evaline O
Vera Olson
Bettie Anderson
Alie Anderson
Vera Bengston
Nannie Dabbere
Kiorence Fors
Martie Hess
Ciicags
Rev Hess
M Ff
Andover
Je P
John Albert
Clover
Carl August
Motine
Molttla Smoland
Lutheran Church Deo
Gutheran
Ot Andover
P Edbollom
Katoanine K. Gorrscus
Katvharina Korb Gottsche
John J. Gottsche
Cleveland
Gottsche
Germany
Rock Island
Jean J. Gottsche
John J. Henry L
Katie Davis
Hanna Township
Margaret Taylor
Long Beach
California
Mob
Wade Smith Ot
Sunday church services listed across multiple congregations
A compiled schedule shows morning worship, Mass and vespers, sermons, and Sunday school at churches including Odin Lutheran and Grace Evangelical with varied times. Union Memorial Day events affect evening services across several denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croatia
Sefevce
Woodmen Hall
Topi
Giewen Livntkas
Bergen
M. F. Foley
Sveum Ev
Lernenan
C. BE
Lund Fren
Luther League
Puestenias
PF. A. Smiley
Jr Shively
Bilder
Mr Fisher
J H Meagle
Grace Evangelical Church
W B. Millard
EB. T. Harper
Chicago Theological Seminary
Mrs Broom Reports Cancer Cure and Gratitude to Geneseo Doctor
Mrs Broom broadcasts a hopeful letter from May 15 1908 praising Dr Nevins for a cancer cure in Geneseo. She describes a difficult case with a remaining spot and life, urges others to seek treatment, and requests prayers. A Willing Workers meeting with Mrs rank Rosene is announced for May 28, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Kars
Nevins
Geneseo
Arat
Terpening Broome
Rank Rosene
Weather and farm notes in Cornwall district bulletin
The Cornwall brief notes losses of a horse and illness of Little Henry Verde Henna. Weather swings with sun then heavy rain slow farming. corn planting underway. Shabbana election on school bonds tied 4 to 4 defeating the project. May election approved a new building by one vote. Mrs Dynes of Atkinson visited with daughter Mrs Hugh Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
Henry Verde
Dynes
Atkinson
Hugh Armstrong
Henry County Sunday School Convention at Orion
The forty fourth annual Henry County Sunday School Association convention will meet in Orion on June 16 and 17. Attendees include C J Bukoutz, F P Allen, Mrs H M Leyder, and A T Arnold, with delegates invited from every Sunday school. free entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County Sunday School Association
Orion
Narles
C. J. Bukoutz
F. P. Allen
Decatur
Chicago
H. M. Leyder
A. T. Arnold
Wheaton
J. Sronenera
Sec’y
Local News Item From Miller Township And Peoria Death
Henry Minch ships hogs to Chicago while residents attend the funeral of Geo Magenheimer in Peoria. Reports describe his sudden death at age seventy six from heart disease after a troubled night. Surviving family members listed include Mrs Jacob Milter Hooppole Mrs Fred Redman Mrs Mary Wilson G E Magenheimer and Mrs Rebecca Davidson. Nearby notes mention farmers coping with rains and floods hindering corn planting and people visiting relatives in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Samuelson
Oscopaturans
Sanday
Clhares Marton
Mamie Secoe
Gaia
Mio Oan
Tastor
Dixon Tuesdas
Baptist Sunwday
Jogho McCanon
Chicago
Jobo Wis
Canoridae
Mr O
Atrs
Rheatre Ai Fer
Mere Walter Sam E
Henry Minch
Hstvey Gotmbel
Wisconsin
Miller, Jr
Gaddes
North Dakota
Jobo Zinser
Geneseo
Green
J.—J.miltler
Ax -Wiederhold, Sr
Asa Robinson
Anna M Wiederhold
Peoria
Geo. Magenheimer
Magenheimer
McReynolds Street
Germany
Jacob Milter Hooppole
Fred Redman
Fifth Avenue
Mary Wilson
Mt Sterling
E. Magenheimer
Rebecca Davidson
Geneseo Newsitems From May Events And Visits
Local notes from Geneseo include visits by Mrs J W Selds and Miss Nellie Prather relations with H D Fitzkee family. Wardrobe items from Lager & Co feature women waists 65c to 1.98 and new summer novelties. Community gatherings include Ladies' Aid picnic plans and two graduation events at Dow's Hall and the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Selds
Geneseo
Lager & Co
H D. Fitzkee
Florence VerBeck
May Ross
Genezeo
Nellie Prather
Sheffield
H Comp
OD. Fitzkee
Local Geneseo items include repairs, sales, and school event
News items note Lager & Co. selling dress goods, Swayze starting a carpentry shop, and Hirschberger repairing work in Annawan area. May 29 ice cream social at McKnaughlin School, Memorial Service at Congregational church next Sunday, 10:30 a.m. William Douglas operated for appendicitis and is recovering. Also bank report for First National Bank Geneseo dated May 14 1908 lists resources and liabilities with Hiram Wilson as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lager & Co
Oy Swayze
H_Sirsehberger
Pate Berbager
Geneseo
R. C. Jacobs
Bloosilngton
Frank Verbecker
Annawan Township
Hirschberger
Mcknaughlin
Congregational Church
William Douglas
J. E. Douglas
First National Bank
Illinois
Cedar View merchant touts Def iimera-vew Lite Pills
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi assures customers they receive value equal to the weight sold for Def iimera-vew Lite Pills. He notes the remedy fights constipation malaria and biliousness. Sold under guarantee at J E Wrights drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Stewart
Cedar View
J. E. Wright
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Cambridge
Mars Mascali
Kengnee
Sue Watt
Ines
Orother
Car
Horace Hus
Freidsoeny
Corawa
Ywanson
South Dakota
Anderson
Seraguo
A Samuelsun
Oscy
Young Peopes Literary Society
Park Committee
Elegnivz
Swan 5
McDougall
Harms
Swat Olsen Fee
McDougal
Five Treeuse Aidermen
Larnos
Colona
Colona NM. E
South Road
Lucian Harris
George Berney
Baby
Tiskilwa
Coleman
Misserney
Ebenezer Campmeeting
Henry County
Gracké Uniten Evaxverwat
J. Keagie
Paul
KL. CE
Union Memorial
M. E
D M. Kirkpatrick
Cornwall
E. Showers
Frreeman Evaxs
Josero Voe
Highway Commissioners
County Sunday School Convention
Annawan
J ‘Ields
Geneseo Steam Laun
HT. White
Henry Tretier
Ladies' Aid Society
Charles Tucker
Atkins
Jobo Williams
Canal
U.S
Mog
U. S
Illiinors
Miram Wilson
Hiram Wilson
John C, Fischer
Mc Broom
Directo
Wilson
Lousville Jr
Stu
Louisville
Atona- Geneseo
Ill
Cambridgé
Bristol
Y Farm
S¢ Colt
Zuaranter
Brown's ‘Grocery
Straus Bros
Ligonier Indiana
Whitley
Iles-Of
Casteel & Morrow
Ceneseorills
LaSalle
Ills
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