Rail Crossing Timetable Fragment at Burlington Crossing
East bound trains 1:368 miles 10:18 a.m. and 2:13 p.m. West bound times 2:17 a.m. 2:17 p.m. and 3:19 p.m. at Burlington Crossing. Oe B Eon rabie confirms timetable.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
2
Old Settlers Day at Colona Holds Large Pioneer Gathering
The fourth annual Old Settlers Association meeting was held August 25 1898 in Colona. More than a thousand pioneers from Henry County gathered for greetings reminiscences and music by the CCG Band. Speakers recalled early county days and committees were named for next year with necrology notes and letters from absent members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colona
Old Settlers Association
Rock Island
Wm N Glenn
CCG
Cleveland
Green River
C W Gaither
Grin Ré
Iowa
Arrof
John P Fox
Ires Thos Nowers
Jas K Blish
W K Tracy Janie Koleher
J M H Huenter
R H Hin
Samuel Carson Wethersfield
Andrew M Peterson
Orion
Sarah Hent Cornwall
March
Caroline Aldrich
Geneseo
Jobo “Wenkwasth
Kewanee
Inno Ist
Lewis Ee Mop
Galva
Fyakets B ‘Highmond
Durman
James Hosford
Aus
Tage
Elizabeth Conrad
New Windsor
Ang
W. L. Clark
Buffalo
W. W
Henry County
Pu'sbaury
Andover
Pisdur
Sears County
Pillsbury
Sbury
Iss
Francis M Brandenburg
Rz Diatogge
Stuartet
Ren Dérad
Kentuexs
Lea Portar
Toussarrt
Harter
Magret
Harmnet
Bob Hanna
Odell
Rey PK Haona
Marvist III
Heary Counts
Jane Mc MecNeal Weatherhead
Hampton Townaship
Pionerr
Monument
Watcharman
Local sports tests and races wrap up summer fair day
The Cambridge scene reports a busy track and field program with a two mile handicap bicycle win by W F Heaps and amateur results led by W T Heaps. Cambridge beat Sheffield 7 to 4 in baseball. Horse and sulky events, trotting, and scrubs feature top placings for Farber, Mowry, and Bird Miller with several mishaps and exhibitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driving Fork Association
W. F. Heaps
E. Fall
Zimmerman St
W. T. Heaps
Hulburt
Cambridge
Sheffield
S. Farber
Miss Murphy
Dutch
Geo. Mowry
Harry Russell
Roxy Greenwood
Prima Donna
Scrub Ruo
Greentwood
Bird
Little Clip
Billie
Prickler
Nancy Sport
Sir Gibben
Nordica
Fred G
James Anderson
Geneseo
Wm. Voss
Bird Miller
Billy T
Jickery Jackson
Beneo
Jno Francks
Beo Lemon
Love
America aAbKinson
Remedy promises cure with Bitters at Wright’s drug store
An old advertisement claims electric Bitters cure grippe and liver ills, promising relief for pain and low energy. It touts rapid liver and stomach action and guarantees a cure or money back. Available at S B Wright’s drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saecats S
Wright
Clambers and boats parade river rides and local industry
An outfitted flotilla of small clambos and barges, joined by the steamer Puct, travels up river to stop at river towns for clam picking. Muscatine buttonmakers plan a busy season, with supplies from towns between Rock Island and Clinton. Bloomington hosts a large fishing day with 1300 poles and a 0.24 pound catfish win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puct
Betton
Muscatine
Here
Clinton
Rock Isand
Bloomington
Woman reports cure from rheumatism with Pink Pills
Mrs James Arthur of Spokane recounts chronic rheumatic agony from August 1895 to January, claims drastic relief after taking Pink Pills for Pale People. She says two pills ceased pain and reduced swelling, led to improved strength and appetite, and spurred others to try the remedy. She aged 43 and plans to share results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokesman-I
Mra
James Arthur
Augusta Avenue
Spokane
Wash
Francisco
Dr. Wil
Sprague Oward
Willams
Beyett
Arthur
Arthur Jay
Democrats have no rallying issue in national outlook
The Quincy Whig surveys party standings noting Democrats lack a unifying issue while Republicans boast tangible strengths. It cites economic trends with cheap loans, unemployment concerns, and praise for GOP governance, urging consolidation for a large November majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tne Democratic Party
Local Notes From Spring Hill and Nearby Towns
Spring Hill notes report Mrs Hate Curtis of Clinton visiting, Worth Ingram of Fulton calling, Misses Lillie and Alice Jenna returning from Aledo, and several attendees at Clinton and Chambers Grove camp meetings. An ice cream festival at B F Brooss was postponed to next Tuesday. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a remedy for skin issues and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Crick
Norada
Hate Curtis
Clinton
Worth Ingram of
Fulton
Lillie
Alice Jenna
Aledo
Feef. Walters
J R Smith
Oa Wagner
Beatrice
David Urick
Glandes
Ladies Aid Society
Mestie Brooks
Willie
Bessie Marvel
Prophetstown
Peter Osterland
Chambers Grove
Reniddys de Witt
DeWitt’s
Yaga
DeWitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miles
L.C Bramley
Henry St
St. Catherines
Ontario
Peter Johnson
Otal Fa Ie
Hosscock
Hasan
Pfter Johnson
Arrel Es
C Bay
Ana Vu
Arthur Burrall
Mer
Schlitz
Milwaukee
James Kay
J. J. Bloom
Afringon
Illinois
Oes
Oxomast Matland Express
M. Ness
Tees Eee Bureau Ac
M. Gormmng
Express
Leiter
Ft. Laiter
Fort
Lesas
Chicago
Field, Palmer & Laiter
Lake Street
Alexander T Stewart
Teading
United States
Michas
Pactolas
Jamaica
Jamacins
England
WL Ayres & Sons
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
Monroe
Cuba
Gov Tanner
Man
Ure
Janos Arthur
Spexaney
Sega
Uch
Wark
Quincy
Hood
Helen Gould
Montapak Point
Wheeler
Annie
Santiago
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Congress
Spring Hill
Mrs. Hines
Sylvia Sieben
Lucy Urick
J. E. Wright
Merwir. & Peterson
James Parks
Sron Brooks
Boone
Parks
BF Hrooks
Goshen
Democrat - Sever
Nebraska
Bryan
Jemple
Ager
Search the Geneseo Republic Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Geneseo Republic?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.