Local notes on town events and visits in the area
H W Dorney moves into a new store in the town. Charles Hedrick to operate the pump wagon while Henry Miller travels to Dakota. Residents and visitors include Clint Luther of Geneseo, Miss Dot Ellie, Miss Hazel Neen Johnson, and others. Calvary Church led by Pastor W A Bauman holds morning preaching and noon Sunday School. A storm claims two horses, John Vandermoon and Jake Miller report losses. Grandpa Spath and granddaughter Mabel Spath visit from Leon. Jacob Willer attends the corn carnival and visits Peoria relatives. Fraternal Reserves of Prophets Town plan a Friday event October 27 to raise funds for uniforms. Mrs Baird of Freeport visits, Mannen family returns from travel, and local repairs to Calvary Church property are underway with concrete work and steps. Moe at tats Saturday afternoon hosted by Vine WoM. anniversary events noted for Missonar Band members and mothers. Town Hall hosts preaching and community notices through late October.
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H. W Dorney
Charles Hedrick
Henry Miller
Dakota
Clint Luther
Geneseo
Dot Ellie
Terrisbet
B G. Ells
Hazel Neen Johnson
Calvary Church
W A Bauman
John Vandermoon
Jake Miller
Light
Ninger
John Morris
Grandpa Spath
Mabel Spath
Leon
Sanday
Barbara Schinleber
Jacob Willer
Peoria
Homer
W Willer
Washington
Prophets
Tomn
Baird
Freeport
George Mannen
Mannen
Adede
Lew Beston
Astees
Ibany
Young People’s Alliance
Local Notes From Geneseo and Surrounding Towns
Miss Gladys Miller returns from Geneseo. Ed Seyller and Reimler head to Nebraska and South Dakota. two weeks on the trip. Church notices invite members and a Young People session. Farmers report corn cribbing, hog sales, and a purebred boar sale set for October 21. A quiet wedding unites Edith Young and Victor Engdahl in Geneseo.
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Meéssts
H" Reimler
Ed Seyller
Nebraska
South Dakota
Geneseo
Seyler
Miler
Norfolk
Neb
Geddes
Anawan Royal Neighbors Meet for October Event
Royal Neighbors held a regular session Tuesday evening with a program of songs and recitations. After the event members served an oxter supper to members and guests. Assessments are due this month and members are urged to pay on time.
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Royal Neighbors
Divine service at Trinity Episcopal Church next Sunday
Divine service at Trinity Episcopal Church next Sunday afternoon commencing at 4 o clock. The sermon subject is Hope All are cordially invited to attend this service and parish meeting at close of services. J Thos. Manrish priest in charge.
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Trinity Epicopal
Arish
Manrish
Blacksmith and Wagon Shops At Public Auction
Public auction on the premises at the corner of Orange Street and Exchange Avenue at 2 p m Wednesday November 8 1911. Jonas Peterson Blacksmith Studio wagon repair shop and two 545 by 120 foot lots plus a complete steam outfit with engine belts pulleys and tools. Auctioneer Hell of Jonas Peterson Ho oW Land Auctioneer.
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Orange Street
Exchange Avenue
Jonas Peterson
Hell
Local Social Notes and County Events Recap
Community members from Cleveland to Geneseo share visits and travels. Jacobson returns from Chicago Grand Lodge session while others attend family gatherings and a hayseed social raises 32.50. A Duroc Jersey boar sale is planned at Weinreich Bros barn on October 21 in Geneseo.
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Edward Eraylor
Burlington
J.L
John St Clair
Colona
Frank
Grand Lodge of Masons
Ashdown & Sons
Bgernard & Son
L. J Pearsall
Weinrieh
Bros- Barn
in-Genesen
Geneseo Wins County Baseball Clash At Camber
Three county championship games were played at Camber with Geneseo defeating Atkinson 3 to 0 in the afternoon. The Woodhull vs Andover morning game preceded a thrilling Geneseo Andover final won by Andover. White Sox results and game notes follow.
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Cambridge
Henry County
Woodamen
Woodhull
Anover
Geneseo
Atkinson
Andover
White Sox
Public sale of Jersey pigs in Port Byron and Geneseo
The undersigned will sell at public sale on Saturday Oct 21 1911 at 1 pm 40 head of Duroe Jersey boars from top farms. Pigs are strong healthy with good blood lines sired by Ohio Advance Chief Col Model Mungeys Model and other noted boars. Breeders include M W Greer Harry Browning J A Bangham. All animals guaranteed breeders or money refunded within 60 days. Terms cash or six month bankable note at 6 percent interest. Sale conducted by WM Ashdown Sons Plumtey and Wim Sand auctioneers.
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Weinrich
Dros
bainimGeneseo
Duroe
dJersey
Ohio Advance
Chief
Mungey
Greer
Max
Ucator
Vance
Moel
Wonder
Muncie
M. W. Greer
Rushville
Harry Browning
Herdman
J. A. Bangham
Grinnell
Iowa
Ashdown & Sons
Port Byron
Pearsall
T. WM. Bernard & Son
Geneseo
Illy Co. C
Plumtey
Wim. Sand
Needle Injury Records After Birth Wrist Bone Penetration
A needle pierced a two weeks old baby’s wrist bone at Walnut. The needle passed through the bone and nearly emerged on the other side near a forearm. The child belonging to Mr and Mrs Newsom suffered little pain and the circumstances remain unclear.
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Flev
Big Bargains in Iowa Farms
Buyers flock to eastern Iowa for improved Iowa farms priced at one third to one half of home value. Send for illustrated list. Northern Iowa Land Co., Independence, Iowa. Also visit Engdehl and Fragd-Clothing for value in clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Northern Iowa Land Co
Independence
Exposition Warns Against Striking Children Skulls Displayed
An International Hygiene Exposition in Dresden urges parents and teachers to avoid corporal punishment, citing skull cards from Würzburg University showing thin skulls as warning signs of danger. The display features both child and adult skulls with causes of death noted to deter abuse.
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Dresden
Tn la
Wuraburg
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Menlo
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F F Reiger, Jr
Clyde
Daniel Young
Edith
Victor Engdahl
Abe
Weare
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Mathis Bros
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Fred Deem
Davenport
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Wahler Kohler
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Sequist
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