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Geneseo News Items and Local Developments
Prophetstown plans a $20,000 trolley line funded by a city and county split with Hoopoe. A survey begins as residents push to raise the remaining $3,000. Also, Adam Coloma dies in Kewanee. Lloyd Humberstone and others visit Geneseo and Colona. Colona notes church closures and school openings. postmaster W. A. Sherrill marries in Chicago. Mud Creek Drainage District awards a major contract to G A Williams of Walnut with two dredging boats and a six month completion target. Geneseo hosts Republican Day at Rock Island Exposition with 1000 Henry county attendees. Geneseo Band to lead. Redman Carnival and Pow Wow in nearby town promises free acts, fun and a carnival queen selection.
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