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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
16
Colona residents report vis itors from Geneseo Rock Island and Galva. Mrs J B Seble and Miss Gertrude Allen appear among neighbors while Rev Anderson from Nebraska fills pulpit. Community notices include Ladies Aid meetings and Epworth Society activities with installation of officers and program details.
Galesburg Register argues the idle time after adjournment suits the deep waterway plan. The paper notes large upcoming state projects and total next two fiscal years appropriations, suggesting a special session would face hostility and politics, advising the governor pause the water rights fight.
Tri city caller d Gottsche was active Tuesday. Dr Clark the veterinarian is busy. Mrs B L Deem of Colona visited Mrs J Deem. Gilbert Larson traveled to Geneseo by auto Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30, services at 10 30. Geo McMillin is in Rock Island county this week for saw mill work. Homer Barret and Oliver Williams are painting their homes. John Anderson of Central City Nebraska visited his sister Mrs O Williams. Several locals attended Henry Gottsche's home gathering Wednesday evening. Frank and Fred Devin families camping across the Rock River building a house for Frank Payne.
The New York Journal captures a humorous exchange about Dobkins reacting to an addition to his family. He grumbles while others praise the newborn, joking about mother-in-law comments and heavenly virtues surrounding the new infant.
The Bloomington Pantagraph discusses actions against the deep waterway project. It argues the speaker acts against arbitrary power and undue influence. It urges resubmission to the people and praises Speaker Adins as honest and courageous in the farming regions.
In Mayville Cyrus Fanning rents a ladder for a dollar fifty to Wilson Green. Green protests the price and risk of a weak ladder two thirds up, but Fanning insists it’s safe and the charge fair.
Rock Falls officials sought federal guidance on canal fishing rights. The Rock Island Office of Engineers confirms regulations banning fishing within 100 feet of any fishway or lock and from fishways, under the River and Harbor Act. Captain Wheeler notes twenty nine miles of free fishing remain, with only two prohibited spots at the guard lock and Green River viaduct.
Henry Cox of Mineral died at his daughter Mrs Maggie Reese home on May 14 1911 and was buried May 16 at Kewanee. Born April 27 1827 in Kentucky, he married Mary Nelson in 1847 who died 1862. one child survives. He remarried Susan Fisher in 1874, six children from that union, Emma and Ida preceded him, surviving grandchildren and a great grandson. He joined the M E church four years ago and died trusting in Jesus.
Erie graduate John Arndt visits Collegiate on his motorcycle as juniors stage a premier underclassmen play. Seniors study hard for commencement with class day at New Armory and a full program to be announced next week. Gloves left at institute chapel are reclaimable at G C I office.
An informal listing notes modest value items at Lager Offerle & Co offering hand tailored bluse serge sults priced around eighteen dollars, indicating perceived value for shoppers seeking tailored fabrics and garments.
The late Senator West of Missouri delivered a moving address in a country town court arguing the dog is the best friend a man has. He contrasted loyalty of dogs with human untrustworthiness and noted a dog’s steadfastness from prosperity to poverty and even death. The conviction for the dog’s shooting followed despite the emotional plea.
A fragmented discussion traces the idiom kicking the bucket to England around a time when suicides occurred and gradually widened to describe any death. The text notes a long historical arc from death by own action to broader use and mentions a dated reference and a location description with partial names.
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