Geneseo Republican notes circulation and candidate lists 1908
The Geneseo Republic highlights its inclusion among about 1800 worthy publications in Rowell’s directory. It notes substantial circulation and cites 1908 primary race details with candidates for circuit judge and state offices across Rock Island, Whiteside, Mercer, Henry counties, including Moliner names and county candidates.
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Rowell
Moline
Canberg
J. B. Oakleaf
Rock Island County
Whiteside County
Lwo
Mercer County
Henry County
Gest
Robert W. Olmsted
H. A. Weld
Rock Island
Emery. C. Graves
Geneseo
F. D. Ramsay
Morrison
Whiteside
Ward
Sverting
Aledo
Judge Church
W. J. Graham
Moliné Dispatch
Progress At Geneseo Paving Shortens Disturbances
Geneseo has awarded a contract for street paving on its primitive business street. The project will improve city appearance and traffic in the contested district, with material and labor costs favorable now. Property owners are able to meet assessments, and the town is positioned as a progressive county leader in paving, despite some objections.
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Geneseo
Newanee Star- Courier
Mulct system ruled illegal by U S Circuit Court
Judge Smith McPherson rules Iowa mulct system illegal and not a license system. He states there has been no lawful sale of liquor in Iowa for 25 years and no person can lawfully sell liquor under current law.
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Smith McPherson
United States Circcuit Court
Lowa
Beverages Case Denies Injunction Against Saloon Abatement
Judge Smith McPherson denied a temporary injunction sought by the Breweries Company and complainants against the Civic Federation of Scott County and named defendants over a threatened abatement of a Princeton saloon. Attorneys indicated an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
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Smith McPherson
rGouncil Brisis
Harry J
Tinted— Breweries Company
Civic_Federation of
Scott County
W. H. Blanche
Mott R.—Sawyers
BR. B, Betty
Frank Betty
Jessie Moss
Emma Walker
Lebbin Wood
Princeton
McPherson
Petersberger
United States Supreme Court
Brunger Shuey Nuptials In Fall Church Ceremony
Walter F. Brunger of Chicago and the former Miss Rose Brunger of Geneseo wed in a Sept. 17 ceremony at the First Methodist church with Dr. K. R. Williams officiating. About 50 guests attended as sisters Cora Brunger and Shelley Peters served as attendants.
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W.__Shuey
Sean
Walter F. Brunger
Chicago
KR. B. Williams
The
Fist Methodist Church
Geneseo
Rose Meehan
Davenport
E. J. Carroll
Bradford
E. J.garrell
Rose
Margaret
é@han
Brunger
East
Boise
Idaho
Bronger
the Marine Hospital
E J Carroll
Julia Code
Coral Bronger
Shelley Peters
Rock Island Argus
Passing of Patrick Gilroy Former Resident Here
Obituary notes Patrick Gilroy born 1825 in County Cavan Ireland came to America 1843 settling in Exeter New Hampshire. Survived by wife Anne Connolly and children Thomas Dorothea and Joseph with Edward Gilroy raised by the couple after parents died. Funeral Requiem Mass at Holy Trinity Church followed by burial beside his wife in the local Catholic cemetery.
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Patrick Giroy
Extra
Patrick Gilroy
County Cavén
Ireland
America
Exeter
N. H
Anne Connolly
Thomas
Dorothea
Joseph G
Edward J. Synson
Edward Gilroy
Gilroy
California
Genescolmols
Iowa
Holy Trinity Church
S.—F. Wie- Wieand
Eas
Bi GuHros-svas
Dixon Waterway Plans Highlighted by Officials
Dixon will host a deep waterway meeting with Major C. S. Riche and Col FO Lowden proposing dam and lock sites. Congressmen Lowden Prince McKinney Fuller and Wisconsin delegates plan to attend. Dixon Business Men's Association will banquet Oct 6 with a canal voyage to Sterling and Rock Island.
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Cam L L Wheeler
Sterling
C. S. Riche
Government
Rock Island
Col FO Lowden
Tiver
Lowden, Prince, McKinney and Fuller
Rock River
Wisconsin
Dixon Business Men's Association
Richitt W
Hennepin Canal
Geneseo Il Proceedings Council Votes on Street Work
Geneseo Illinois September 21 1908 special meeting presided by Mayor Kiner. Aldermen Atwood Bolte Clifton Fritts Harms Gill Larson and Stein present. The theater works committee authorized to place a water tap on Stave street blocks and move a water trough to South State street. A three plank walk from State to Elk street ordered with city furnishing two planks. A sidewalk adjustment near the armory approved. Dr Arthur Parsons discussed sidewalk grade on State street with awkward grade. An ordinance for a concrete sidewalk along Center street read and adopted. Warrants approved for half-cost sidewalk materials. Resolutions praised Rev WB Millan for eight years of service and expressed gratitude for leadership and parish work.
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Geneseo
Iba
Kiner
Atwood
Bolte
Clifton
Fritts
Harms
Gill
Larson
Stein
Theater Works Committee
Stave Street
Hirst
Water Works Committee
Harmis
State Street
Elk Street
Wert
Aves
Fritta
Aiiani
Stelo Osy
Alderman Larson
Secong Street
Armory
Atiwood
Bolté
Eyitts
Hill
Steinway
Ald
Arthur Parsons
Council
Sony State Street
Kbab
Ohann Wouse
Parsons
Fred Reschke
Center
Tor
Park Villa
C. C Martin
Svarks
Pole H Chee
Harms & Glawe
RM Wilkins
Fred Becker
Mes
KR Williams
Chas Stubbs
Fall Shoes Feature Luxed Styles for All Ages
Modern fall footwear arrives for ladies men and children with new styles and fully warranted quality. Prices are slightly lower than most shoe stores, with careful attention to value and fit for every shopper.
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Ginrens
Graves
William H Taft
Charles S. Sherman
United States
Albert J. Hopkins
Charles S., Deneen
Richard J Oglesby
James A. Rose
Andrew Russell
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Wuenreas
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Chureh and Society
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J J Weaver
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Hornecker-Mg
Mrs & A Holt
Clarence Gilbraith
Thee
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Tan Church
John Fisher
LR Harms
Mary, Rebman
Henry Sand
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