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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
11
Probate Judge Le O Eagleton in Peoria County weighs whether a sheriff may serve a widow with a summons for an unborn child in the Witherell estate. The guardian contends service on the unborn child is invalid, while the estate administrator argues otherwise.
The county civil service commission found no foundation for Emily Maendler’s mistreatment claims by attendants at the hospital for the insane. Superintendent Wilhite is upheld for not filing charges after nineteen witnesses were examined and corroborating evidence was lacking.
The Illinois Tunnel Company reports nearly 1,000 trains daily beneath Chicago carrying 1,100 tons of mail and freight. For the quarter ending June 30, trains delivered 2,516,420 packages with only 126 trips off schedule, replacing 883 wagons in mail routes.
A well dressed 21 year old man on a Big Four train to Danville appears to have stepped in front of the moving car at Bronson after alighting, leaving a pocketbook with initials J. H. G. and a paper reading Elizabeth Glass. He had no money or valuables.
George B Daily of Decatur reports his wife Maude Daily left her husband for C E Martin and attempted suicide at her mother's Chicago home after eloping six weeks earlier. Martin, a married businessman and neighbor, has returned, and Daily vows to kill him on sight.
Rev. Father M. J. Maraile, after 25 years as president of St. Viateur’s at Bourbonnais, resigns because of failing health. Rev. Father P. J. O’Mahony named successor. Maraile is recovering at Misericordia hospital Oak Park after fire and rebuilding strain.
The owner O. Mccord of Vermilion County plans a monument to his chicken named Champion of Champions Wil Honor. The fowl died aged 12 and was celebrated as a premier blooded bird reportedly featured at the Pan-American Exposition.
A. P. Grout of Scott County led a one week farm encampment and school on his property to counter rural youth leaving farming. Lectures by University of Illinois professors Crane Hall and Pettit complemented practical field instruction for several hundred Illinois boys. Accommodations were free and meals modestly priced.
L H Carter age 22 son of Brig Gen William H Carter U S A commander of the department of the lakes was electrocuted while repairing an electric wire at the University of Illinois in Champaign He was cleaning a chandelier when his hand touched a live wire and he fell from a ladder and died instantaneously He worked in the dairy department during vacation and the accident occurred during his work hours in agriculture holdings in Champaign Illinois
The statehouse well in Springfield is condemned after analysis at the State university in Champaign shows chlorine and nitrate pollution. The fifty foot deep well had supplied drinking water for state departments and fed tanks in the Senate and House chambers.
In Rockford members of an African Methodist Episcopal church faced a trial threat as a horse stable and chicken house in the church extension neared the sanctuary. Pastor Dr. C H Thomas faced possible action for alleged building law violations while some members halted the dispute by demolishing the structures with board of health backing.
Authorities investigate a severed hand and forearm found on the rear track of a Hannibal and St. Joseph locomotive tender as it arrived at Bloomington round house from Kansas City. Engineer George Bartlett recalled striking an object at Bevier Missouri Believed to be a cow. Master Mechanic Dickson sent the hand to Bevier to aid the investigation.
In Peoria Minnie Grieve, wife of Charles Grieve, attended his funeral as his body was taken to Springdale cemetery. A patrol wagon followed the procession, carrying Minnie to the workhouse after she became disorderly and was fined 15 dollars, unable to pay.
James Lingle, state attorney for Union County, said at the Laclede hotel in St. Louis that Illinois local option law will drive many saloons out of business. He noted the county option was defeated but township local option will create many dry sections. An accident near Murphysboro left 17 year old Thomas dead after a skiff overturned on the Big Muddy River.
A sermon on Psalm 46 3 The world is a stormy sea and Christians must rely on God as refuge and strength. Courage arises from weakness, temptations, and trials, while joy comes from faith in a loving God who helps in trouble. The piece links happiness to purpose and spiritual steadfastness amid suffering.
A sermon reflection by Rev. Henry F. Cops contrasts austere religious views with a joy rich life. He argues happiness should be the aim of life, surpassing holiness or usefulness, and warns against equating sorrow with piety or seeking fleeting excitement over substance.
A sermon emphasizes choosing unseen riches over material sight. It argues wealth lies in inner virtues such as love honor wisdom and integrity, and faith provides motive power for endurance and progress. The preacher urges steadfastness while noting later recognition by the world.
Dun's Review notes no current decline in activity across leading industries in Chicago. Bank loans rise while deposits shrink, signaling confidence. High retail demand and strong farm prices suggest continued purchasing power, though grain markets show cautious cash demand and livestock receipts disappoint.
Bradstreet's Report notes irregular crop and trade developments with varied moisture and weather effects. Some areas show improvement while others suffer damage, markets differ in demand, and Northwest shipments move toward quicker delivery amid cautious buying.
Regional and city price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and multiple grains. Listings include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs and clover seed. Indicates typical buyer ranges and grade distinctions.
Foreign notes report Enrique Creel, Mexican ambassador to the United States, elected Governor of Chihuahua and likely to serve as both governor and ambassador. In Piatigorsk, Gen Karakozoff, ex governor and general of Odessa, was shot dead by assassins. Italy faces strong anti clerical agitation as Giolitti vows noninterference while protecting churches and religious property.
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