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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
12
The Geneseo Republic records a 1908 09 circulation claim with 3500 average complete copies printed daily across 62 days, totaling 32,068 subscriptions. Will Lieberknecht, business manager, signs the circulation statement dated December 1 1909, notarized by Philip S. Schnabele.
Republicans in Henry county urge voters to support Senator B F Baker next Thursday. They praise his record as above reproach and tested integrity and urge electing him to advance needed reforms in the state legislature.
Mrs Allen on the Bick list. Donald Delaney attends St Walter business college in Moline. Mrs Martin Cannan and Miss Jane Benney visit Tri City Wednesday. Miss Lizzie Mattis returns to Colona as principal. Victor Norton reportedly killed at Hesson Nevada. Farewell party for local families at Masonic hall. New concrete walks planned by Hincaid Bros. Kincaid recovering after appendix operation. Card of thanks from Mrs J W Tamme and children.
The solemn and impressive funeral rites for Sister Mary Hyacinth were held at St Anthony's and conducted by multiple clergymen including Rev Pather y WW Conrady and Rev Jos. Kelly. Born June 24 1883 in Atkinson she died August 30 1910 at Ottawa Illinois aged 27 after liver disease. Burial followed in St Anthonys cemetery with numerous relatives and friends in attendance.
A fragment notes a product line labeled Lewis' Single Binder Ol nal Ti in a smoker package offered for 3 cents per unit. The garbled OCR yields uncertainty on exact branding and details.
John Johnson of Cambridge announces candidacy for county coroner subject to Republican primary on September 15 1910. He earnestly solicits support from all Republican voters.
E Fitch files to run in the Republican primary set for September 15, 1916 seeking the county clerk nomination. He states the bid is subject to the primary decision.
Fragmentary note suggests trying a supplier or brand named Lager Uffer le fo for clothing. No clear details on products, location, or availability are present.
Green River residents report visits and family news. Mrs Peacock and Mrs John Mahlstadt traveled to Geneseo for events while Ralph Anderson attends high school activities. Frank B Edwards is a county treasurer candidate. Fréd Faglehaupt and children visit from Rock Island. several families plan a dance at Green River Saturday.
The School Boys' orchestra under Gus Miller will present its fourth concert on September 15 at Ayr. The group has shown steady improvement and will feature guest older musicians and a cello solo by John Herzog, a notable musician. Proceeds benefit the arch dac and encourage the young musicians.
Morristown reports Henry Baze in Rock Island on business. John Brown of Moline visited Frank Bailey for a few days. Mrs Harry King of Champaign visits relatives nearby. School starts Monday with Ethel Morrow of Canton as teacher. Mr and Mrs Bert Rodgers visited relatives in Moline for several days. Emma Brown of Hoop Pole resumes duties at the Smit School. Mr and Mrs W E Weidlein returned from a two week West trip. Leslie and Weslie Smith and Cleone Weidlein returned to Geneseo for the new school year. Marie Weidlein of Moline returned home after a week with her uncle and aunt, Bert and wife.
The Board of Local Improvements of Geneseo Illinois will receive sealed bids for constructing Exchange Street improvements. Work includes grading draining curbing paving with vitrified brick and varying widths from College Avenue to Russell Avenue, with specifications on widths, bonds, and sureties. Bids due September 21 1910 at 3 p m with certified funds and bid security.
Mrs Hass visited at Mrs Herman Schwark's last week. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Laverenz of Hanna on ship August 29 1940. Mrs Dave Collis and Miss Rachel Agnée were in Geneseo on business Tuesday. Miss Bushie Mercer staying with aunt Mrs Davis. Lillie and Hazel Chrisop of Hanna visited sister last week. David Collis and Miss Mabel called on old friends in Cleveland Thursday.
Fragmentary notice reports Hattie Moling and Theo F Pobanz with relatives at a weekend gathering. Mentions grandmothers Mrs Cristysheres and a Los Angeles home. tone reflects a small town obituary or social notice with uncertain phrasing.
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