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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
7
Geneseo and surrounding towns report fires at Lay Lyman's and a Kewanee blaze, corn and crib rebuilding, weather and harvest progress, road and lumber yard moves, church notices, school events, voter reminders, and a flood of short township updates involving residents, families, and local businesses.
Wm Gradert shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. Services at Munson Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 2:30 p m. All are invited. Miss Addla Coll tours through Nebraska and Tow s wood Nebraska. Doretaus and Becker, Genesog hardware merchants, are mentioned in local notes. Voter call urged with strong Republican endorsement and Roosemry election context.
Judge Pleasants died at his Rock Island residence on October 23 after ten days of illness with pneumonia. A Kentucky native, he was 76 and had lived in Rock Island since 1859. He served on appellate and circuit benches and was highly respected for his fairness and independence. He never sought office or urged others to vote for him. Survived by four children including Adair, George W. Jr., and Mrs. Samuel Lynda.
Market summary from Union Stock Yards Chicago shows cattle trading with 2,200 head strong and hogs at 37,000 head down about fifteen cents. Additional lines note October activity with mixed cattle steadiness and hogs five to fifteen cents lower, reflecting a uncertain near term mood in slaughter markets.
A Plano Harvester endorsement from Hoop Pole Int dated October 28 1902 praises the Plano Shredder and Husker bought from Geneseo Implement Co. for complete satisfaction. The letter states it can shred well and compete with any shredder on the market today signed by L L Surran B G Busrste and Jos Sursm.
A local stage production features six main actors, with fourteen engaged overall, delivering artistic scenery and novel effects. Expect standout acts including a dramatic light house robbery scene and a carload of secretive effects in a complete, attractive presentation at Preemans Hall on a Wednesday evening in November.
The Bentley family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and aid during illness and at their mother Jane Bentley’s death. They also express gratitude to Grace Church choir for their presence at the last rites.
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