Geneseo Republic Publishes Sept 8 1911
Geneseo Republic from Geneseo Illinois publishes a September 8 1911 issue. The paper’s masthead lists publishers Genfseo and partners and covers local news and notices.
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
12
Little Smoke Breaks Sterling Track Record at Sterling Fair
Little Smoke, a Genesee horse owned by Stafford, shattered the Sterling track record in the 2.12 pace at the Sterling fair, winning three heats. Canada Land placed second in the 2.20 pace with a fifth heat win. Four starters contested the races, drawing large crowds from Geneseo and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee
Little Smoke
Canada Land
Stafford
Sterling Fair
Sa PA Neek
Alice M.brubakers
McPeak
Notice
Brown
Geneseo
William Kempster Pioneer Resident Dies at 79
William W Kempster died Saturday at noon at his home near Prophetstown after a two week illness. Born June 7, 1831 in Oneida County New York he came to Whiteside County in 1837 and lived most of his life there. He married Margaret Hahner in Sterling October 31, 1855 and they had ten children four surviving including Flora Crook Wallace Perry Urick and Myrtle Urick. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with Rev Frank McNamer in charge and burial at Prophetstown Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W Kempster
Prophetstown
Oneida County
N. Y
Whiteside County
Kempster
Sterling
Margaret Hahner
Insants
Flora
N. M Crook Wallace
Perry Wo
Myrtle
Dave Urick
Methodist Church
Frank McNamer
Aro Stoaren
New Music Department Begins Term With Expanded Facilities
A large enrollment is expected as all departments start Monday with extensive preparations. Harmony and history of music gain credit in regular courses alongside Bible history. Upgraded laborators and practical aims emphasize modern methods, while facilities include toilet rooms and main floor water supply for student use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Mus
Lane
Princeton Ten Eyes Geneseo Clash After Noon
The Princeton ten aimed to rebound after a Sept. Sunday shove, seeking a late game spark against Geneseo as they return to wood ball. Waite leads Poe Cadre ore with a steady hand and the squad stresses defense.
Viola woman dies after cook stove kerosene blast
Mrs Neil Me Lundberg of Viola was critically burned while trying to start a fire with kerosene in a cook stove. Her sister in law Mrs Roy Drif fel and two year old Gertrude Drif fel were near the blast and also severely burned with uncertain recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Me Lundberg
Viola
Roy Driffel
Gertrude
Vaigustans College Begins Fifty Second Year
Vaigustans College and Theological Seminary resumed after a three month recess. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year by about one tenth due to heavy outreach to prospective students. Dr Justav Andreen reports an exceptionally bright outlook and the college plans a short illustrated volume detailing library dedication. A new 28 by 40 frame church is under construction in East Moline with occupancy hoped for in October, with A. C. Needham serving as a guiding elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anesustana College and Theological Seminary
Collee
Justav Andreen
Che Dnstizution
Michigan
Wisconsin
Andreen
Moline
East Moline
Second Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
A. C. Needham
Fith Avenue
Obituary of John Rahn from Phenix township and Rock Island
John Rahn died at his daughter Mrs Martha Swemline's home in Phenix township on Friday September 1. Born September 11 1840 in West Prussia he married Pauline Block in 1865 and lived in Geneseo Spring Hill Rock Island before settling in Rock Island. Survived by daughter Martha Swemline and sons Otto and Lewis Rahn eight grandchildren and one brother. Funeral at Lutheran Church Rock Island. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rahn
Martha Swemline
Phenix Township
West Prussia
Germany
Pauline Block
Geneseo
Spring Hill
Rock Island
Rahn
Otto
Lewis Rahn
Rockland
Mr Rahn
Lutheran Church
Wilhelm
Local Hogs, Travel, and Baseball Scores Draft
Nelany shipped hogs Wednesday. Mrs Harris and daughters left for Muscatine Sunday. The Minnie Schneller tied up in Colona harbor this week. Jones spent a few days on the farm with his son Wesles Re. J BR Seble left Wednesday for Peoria to attend the Central Illinois conference. Mrs Martin Coleman and Dorothea left for Muscatine Wednesday after visiting relatives. The Rustlers defeated the Colts last Saturday 20 to 10. Tom Jones will meet the Rustlers next Saturday with a new team to discuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelany
Harris
Muscatine
Minnie Schneller
Colona Harbor
Jones
Wesles
Ruslers
Geneseo Township High School Board Meeting Actions 1911
The Geneseo Township High School Board met in the board room with President Rockwell presiding. Bills were approved for payment including salaries and supplies. Actions authorized include purchasing an instructor table and sliding board for chemistry, an Oliver typewriter for the commercial department, and locating an external site for Agricultural department use as well as securing supplemental books. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo_Township High
Benoa
Rockwell
Geo. Skinner
Geo. B. Claycomb
Dr. Murphy
Naannie
J. Weaver
Frank Karnes
Kidney & Ryan
Riggs Pub.Co
Erdman
H. Nehils
Ae Sot Prang Co
Larson
Kewanee Mi
G Co
Chemistry
Beatty
Oliver
Commercial
Claycomb
Agricultural Department
Identifying Him: Bank Scandal and Editor Calmly Probed
A deranged man storms the editor’s office, demanding the responsible reporter. The exchange turns into a chaotic scene as the office staff, including the editor and stockholder, confront the intruder while the paper’s finances and bank statements from Geneseo reveal detailed ledgers and official attestations.
County Supervisors May Hire Stenographers
County boards may employ stenographers to take official minutes of meetings. The statute retroactively validates past acts paying stenographers and is part of a broader package on county affairs.
Local Social Notes From Stewartville Area
Stewartville and nearby residents are listed in a social update. Geo Kershas and family from Briar Bluff spent Sunday at the L ubnow residence. Delany and a Colona traveling salesman were callers Monday. Miss Liszie Oulke left Friday for La Crosse Wisconsin for an extended visit with relatives. Mr Chas Lubnow and wife visited the Pphaff family in Rock Island. Ed Block and F Fenno of Colona were in Tuesday for business with Ed Wastburn. Geo Washburn and his two daughters Grace and Marie were in town yesterday. Ella Boehm left Wednesday morning for Alpha while visiting with sister Mrs J Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Kershas
Briar Bluff
Sunda
F Lubnow
Delany
Colona
Liszie Oulke
la Crosse Wis
Chas Lubnow
P Phaff
Rock [Stand
Ed Block
F Fenno
Ed Wastburn
Geo Washburn
Grace
Maarie
Tri-Citre
Ella Boehm
Alpha I
J Smith
Good Roads as Caesar did in Rome
An old piece extols building Good Roads to boost local development and home markets. It argues infrastructure, not coercion, spreads Roman-style prosperity, urging Illinois towns to invest, settle, and improve roads to invite trade and uplift prosperity. A visitor links orchard care to fruit quality and local markets versus distant Oregon or California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Rome
Old Caesar
Ceaser
Vale
Qaesar
Oregon
California
New Hats on Display at Engdahl and Fragd Clothing Ga
Several new shapes in stiff hats are on display now at Engdahl and Fragd Clothing Ga. The shop showcases a variety of hat styles in classic and updated silhouettes for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engdahl & Fragd Clothing Ga.’s
Farmers Voice notes monthly paper price at $1
The Farmers Voice announces a monthly farm paper subscription priced at one dollar per year and lists the Repub- ficent year period for circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repub
The
Farmers’ Voice
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Genfseo, Ill
Stafford & Faucett
Cann
Will, Lieberknecht
A. D
Philip S. Schnabe
William Kempster
Son Wiese
Pray Princi Ton Tim
Geneseo Markets
Vaigustans College
First National Bank
Génexvcc
Lanois
Resolac Fs
Ee. Ee
U.S
Total
Soste Ok Enprivors
County of
Henry
Hiram Wilson
Mned Bank
Dao d
John C Fischer
J. McBroom
Chas
M Morton
Geo A Brown
Official
Central Trust
Vings Bank Jataten
Inois
Ilinois
Public Service Corporation
Ilities
Foes Demani
Arthur Cook
Central Trust & Savings Bank
Arthur
State
Illinois
Ge IleNey
John T Grehenwood
Stewart Ille
Milwa
R. Carl
Neseo, Illinois
Meadows
KNOX
Carl
Galesburg
Frank Dahlberg
Geneseo, III
E. G. Erdman
Anrirdorv
Airdome
Brustery Y Cr
New Millinery Firm
D. E. Crook & Co
F. D. Emery & Co
State and
North Street
Mrs. DE. Crook &Co
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