Political Ballot Slates Amid Illinois Contests
A list of candidates and offices includes state treasurer Floyd E Whittemore, trustees of the University of Illinois, and candidates for state senator George W Prin and state representatives William Payne and others. Local offices feature Rock Island, Cambridge, Kewanee, Galva and Geneseo figures such as Arch Mock and Ed Swain in county posts, with Martin Luther listed for superintendent of schools. The fragment outlines multiple county and city races across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd E Whittemore
Sangamon
University of Pinole
Alice Asbury Aards
Chicago
McHenry HF Nightingale
Shy
Compress
George W. Prin
Knox
William Payne
Rock Island
WM W. Cole
Geo W. Johnson
Ark
Mock
Cambridge
G. Welton
ED. Swain
Kewanee
Thos. H. Johnson
Galva
Martin Luther
Genesco
C C Martin
Pink Prairie Notes Show Local Life and Travels
Pink Prairie notes detail Mrs M Eries convalescence and Miss Emma Hines visiting relatives. Mentions Miss Sadie Stevenson teaching in Cornwall township, Elsie Raser absent due to illness, Frank Raser guiding a state fair party. Evans returns from Washington, and Mr and Mrs Wm Latherbareh visit relatives in Hazelton. Event rows cover gatherings, birthdays, a surprise at Mr Jones home, and local social calendar through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Eries
Emma Hines
Rieley
Prophetstown
Robert Santee
Sadie Stevenson
Bunker Hill
Cornwall Township
Elsie Raser
Collegiate Institute
Frank Raser
Springheld Mill
Evans
Washington
Whitcomb
Seattle
Wm Latherbareh
Hazelton
Pennsylvania
Haatinuel
Thomis
Carthage
Bag
Pakatiad Homme
Mie
Wailis Roberts Bagi
Warmane Thearts
Widdes
Mia Po Rvans
Data Arst
Tynn Leukin
Magee Klobe
Barstow
Thompson
Otter Peterson
Henry Peterson
Alpha Mins
Gertrunde Baker
Orion
Tima Peterson
WA Sawyer
Monmouth
Anderson
Kewaunee
Andover
Jennapo Bros & Borpell
Woodhill
Mia
Mia Mo
Holtenstern
Omaha
Bobias
Lynn
FT. Mettler
Winside
Sade Bergusen
van Roouth
Soldiers' Welcome for Geneseo Company B veterans
Geneseo honored Co B with a city welcome after five months of service, with at least 75 of 106 members present. A morning parade, speeches by Revs. Cady and Buros, and a ch orus performance opened a day of tributes, with veterans and families enjoying dinners, a park ball game, and a larger sense of communal pride.
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Co. B
Geneseo
Henry County
Kewanee
Atkinson
Cambridge
D. Jack Foster
6Th
Kittleson
D. E. Clark
Geneseo Cornet
Remington
I W &. Kimball
Johnny
Geo. L Cady
T P Buros
Columbia
Ovesa
Colane
Surireon
Hy Saad
Gaonesea
Farris
WH Foster
Uoster Tall Bright
Jock Seers
Davenport
Col Foster
Moline
Freeman's Hall
Uth
Naror Remington
H W Fisher
E. C G Craves
Levi Waterman
Gus Hansen
Under Fire at Manila by Nebraska Volunteer Soldier
Charley Searle a former Geneseo boy from Plattsmouth Nebraska writes from a camp near Manila about entering the Neb raska Volunteer Infantry. He recalls a fierce action against Spanish forces, descr ibing breastworks, a near miss from a sharpshooter, and a dramatic volley that repelled the attack. He notes the heavy newspaper casualty reports vs his unit's lighter losses.
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Charley Searle
Geneseo
Plattsmouth
Neh
Pennsylvania Boys
Utah Light Artillery
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Co. M
Laton
Majera
Wim
Luton
Thad
Johnson
Co Ms
Mantis
Nebraska Boys
Manila
Cuanr Er
Land and Estate Auctions Across The County
A series of sales and estate auctions announced for October and September. Simon and Fred Kennedy offer about 70 acres of timberland on the Wil Anderson farm with two year removal, and a cash discount day. Ho W Land administrator schedules sale at Caroline Holtatz estate near Geneseo including cattle, hay, corn, oats, rye, and household goods. Wm Seyler and Chas Seyler farms listed with livestock, crops, equipment, and wagons. Free lunch days noted. local names include Anna Blackett and Bert Huzzy.
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Simon
Fred Kennedy
Streight
Wil Anderson
Caroline Holtatz
Edford
Genaseo
Chas Seyler Farm
Atkinson
McCormick
Wood Harrow
Milwaukee
Ncon
Homeward Bound From Porto Rico to Geneseo in 19th Century Style
Soldiers recount the voyage from Ponce to New York aboard a steamship, detailing rough seas, water spouts, porpoises, and cramped quarters. They describe rations spoiled by canned goods, a few sour offerings, and a warm welcome in Hoboken and Springfield, with congratulations from Senator Fisher and staff. The memoir notes freedom of expenses and a final furlough before mustering out.
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Ponce
Geneseo
Ponca
Manitoba
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Danville Battery
Springfield
Garrettson
New York Harbor
Bartholdi
Poperty
North River
Weehawken
Jersey Shore
Congressman Prince
Camp
Alver
Jersey
New York
Will Howard
Vic Anderson
Frank Kempster
Ocean Mail
Vic
Gotham
West Shore Road
Buffalo
Gods Country
Farm for Sale Near Columbus Junction Iowa
An S0 acre farm located five miles east of Columbus Junction in Louiss county. Five acres will be in corn this year, expected yield over 0 bushels per acre. Two houses, four rooms each, never falling water, barn, gas available at depth of 00 feet. All acres mowable, natural grove of four acres. Priced at 60 per acre, half cash, balance over ten years. Address M H Scwomenn MD, Columbus Junction, Iowa.
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Columbus Junction
Louiss County
Laws
H Scwomenn
M. D
Iowa
Farm for sale in Andover manor by estate executor
Bengston executor offers the old homestead farm near the village in Andover. It is well improved and available for purchase. Call or address F A Bengston, Cambridge, for details.
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R Bengston
Gustus Bengston
Andover
Benoston
Cambridge
Breeders Directory Breeds and Locations Near Geneseo
Breeders listed include R M R Stephenson Genesso Ti Chotee Light Brahmas with guarantees and egg prices. Norman W Baird successor to F N Maird offers Poland China hogs miles southwest Geneseo. Sires, Jersey cattle and Poland China tags advertised at a farm just north of the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. R. Stephenson
Genesso
Geneseo
Norman W. Baird
Maird
Poland
China
Jersey
Fair Grounds
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Genesen Republic
A. Lieberknecet
Geneseo, Ill
Pink Prairie
Kearney
Shepard
Dora
Montgomery
Uct
Kuh
Heodne
Miss Moore
Warner Church
Kiara
Tsing Alon
Dave Jones
Mr Jones
Mrs Jones
Joe Janna
Osco Choir
Mpnorth League
John Weavers
Eaford Center
Alafoot
Basin Thenbeck
Krueger
Edford Star Rand
Ang. Lavorenz
First National Bank
ALBA
Bd Cain
Anna Blackett
Wm. McNeill
Bert Huzzy
Ida Cox
Mineral
Buck Grove
George Wilsey
Ke“wanee
Wilseys
Lammell Sud
Arghank
OMEW
Sabe
Breeders’ Directory
Cotswolds
T. Powell
Shropshire
W. McGovern
Oliveland
Itx
Ill
Mary Stein
Trowbridge Horologica Institute
Chicago Opthalmic College
Steins Jewealry
J. Frank's Harness Shop
Slso
Frank
Chancery Notice
Illinois
Henry
Circuit Court
Said
Henry W San
Weasley Niswender
Mary A. Fooes
Ieabelle Wanner
William F Nitswender
Lydia Bowers
Albert Niswender
Orrin Niewender
Mingle A Niswender
Millard Fones
Edwin Fones
Buiskh Fones
Daniel Peters
Grace Peters
Bether Peters
John W. Peters
Fiossie Peters
Lucy Weber
Edna Niewender
William Niewender
Rather Niewender
Wesley Niewender
William F Niswender
Edon Niswender
William Niswender
Henry W Sand
Tora
Court House
P. B. Keeler
Dunia & Fosten
Clark & DeBacker
Annawan, Ill
Tse
Toetwega
Atkinton
M Brummell
Katie McBate
George Lodge
Geom Lodge
George Lodts
George Alden Hathaway
al ; Hathaway
Alia Hathaway
Alan Hathaway
Alden Hathaway
Alden Bathaway
Ali Hathaway
Ald Hathaway
Justus Soule
Jaesus Boule
Soule
Gummona
George Dge
George Lod
George
Juatue Goss
P B. Keeler
Pegh
Uinois
A. de Graves
State OF Illinois
Henry Countes
Mion Foater
Frank Huber
Huber
Charles Huber
Frank Rube
Civs
Frank Ruber
Balber
Frank Bober
Kbelbk
Clerke Fatheridge
Illiuis
A. Graves
John V.okeberg
Statu
Palace Row
Spin Street
Ilinois
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