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Newspaper

Geneseo Republic

Location

Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1911

Page

11

Atkinson Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Industry

Miss Sadie Nickerson trips to Chicago and many Davenport Geneseo and Atkinson visitors share news. Local enterprise grows with Peter Chapler cement blocks and Atkinson Oil streets project funded by business leaders. Community events include baseball, school teaching and canal era reunion at the Wolever home.

Sadie Nickerson Chicago Gail Maloney Genesea Theo. Miller R. E. Bailey Davenport Len Smith Philip—De—Blitk Green River Atkinson Peter Schlegel Genesée Atkinson Lumber Yard Edna Worthington Ladora Robt Parker and Family A. E. Andrews Pauline Elmer Douglas Fairview John Cunen O. O. Smith Council Bluffs G. GC. Howlette John Nowers Wm. H. Trekell Rock Island Harold Nowers Starved Rock Annawan Marie Selus Moline Verbeckmoes Department Store Peter Goldberg Robi Parker Donald Peter Leon JF. R. Bessant Birdsell Tye Bessant EF. C. Chapler Atkinson Cement Products Co Chas B. Hars & Co Ohio Cornwall John Macafee Ooth Arthur Verbeckmoes I. T. Weekley the Republic Henry de Pauw Mineral J. Flowers Ottawa Emma Mary Mormen Geneseo Emmett Brooks Wyanet Cherry Henry Collie John Rumler Genéseo Arthur De-Roo Business College Dorothy Hopkins Osco Calvin F. Wolever Robt. W. Wolever Calvin W. Wolever Chester Wolever Moliné Calvin Wolever John A.barnes Mae Barnes Blaine John Barnes Wm. Foster Beulah Geo. Hartman Herbert Hartman Flora Nellie Hartman Henry Harm Edith Helen Raymond Hartman

Congregational Church Message From Pastor Finch

The Congregational church of Atkinson invites members and worshipers to gather on Sunday September 3 for renewal and service. Pastor James M. Finch urges each to find a niche in the Lord's house and approach the coming year with earnest spirit and prayer for a fruitful journey.

Arthur ‘Burrall Rock Island Chas. Hartman Andover J. van Hyffte Lee Higgins St. Paul Wm. Koenig Fred Kendrick Kkewanee Lester Roxie Sylvia Jordan Deep River Iowa Glenn E. Tilton G. H. Watling Annawan Grace Hannan Decatur Elmer Myers Vesta Geneveive Rickel Geo. Perkins Milton Trickle Toulon Old Settlers M. E Glen Tilton Robert Ransom Congregational Church Raymond Bowser Ellingsworth Altoona Robt. Black Thomas Nowers Kate Nowers Ambherstburg Detroit Nowers Curtiss Mary Ogden Genesea Mesdames A. K. Clark C. W. Farber Grace Ogden W. A. Massey Congregational Church of Atkinson James M. Finch

Henry James Seeks A Drink In A Pinch Of Morning

A fragmentary plea voices Henry James asking for a small glass of sherry at a roadside, noting the heat and dust of a sunlit day, and the need to curb perceived intemperance while resisting nobriety charges. The tone mixes longing with self aware humor about indulgence at a royal grace location.

Brainles New York Mall

Webster and the Magician

A tale from Life and Adventures of Signor Blitz recounts an interview with Daniel Webster while secretary of state. The signer asks for influence on a future office bid. Webster jokes about treasury notes and counts, noting better magicians exist who would not leave 75,000.

Tyler Daniel Webster Signor Treasury Webster Signor Blitz

Ridicule and Social Power in Literary Praise

A discussion on how literary humor elevates the comedian yet demeans the serious artist. It notes readers feel superior when laughing at a performer and resist when the performer speaks down from the platform. The excerpt contrasts onstage mockery with a serener, on-the-floor dialogue.

Holmes Miss Clara Rosa Rosas

Brightest Thoughts and Courteous Speech for All

A reflection on keeping kindness and noble impulses visible at all times. It urges showing brightest thoughts and pure motives even when not at one’s best, comparing human virtue to flowers displaying color rather than dull matter.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atkinson-Cement E. C. Chapler The_ Wagon of Quality F.R. Bessant Atkinson, Illinois P. O. Ransom Waltham Watch George E. Perkins the’ Atkinson ‘Jeweler al" i" Kildow Rhoda Putnam C. L. Clarke Charles Bentley Pauline and Marguerite Albrecht Tiskilwa Ardelia Groseclose Indianapolis Hugh O’brien T. Brown Leslie Byers Margaret Steiner Air Louisa Bercroft Haslander Robert Milar Council Bluffstown Theo. Milar Henry James Secretary of State Wysong Human Clo, Co H. J. Vance Mer Feortda Florida National Tribune U. S P. O. Department THE Washington, D. C A L, Johnson Roanoke Teann Northwest Supply Co Geneseo, Ilinois Hartman Farm George Hartman, Alanson, Ilinois Wm. O'Riley Galesburg, Ihindisa Henry County William O’riley R. F Tancis
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