Geneseo Republic

August 3, 1883

Anna MorrisAnna Morris, the girl who attempted to commit suicide, is still at the armory. An Argus reporter was told by a well known gentleman to-day, who had just returned from Geneseo, that he had made inquiries in that town, and found that she had never lived there. No such fellow as Sam WAGNER, her alleged seducer, ever worked in Geneseo, and further that no family by the name of DINWIDDY, in whose employ she claimed while she was in Geneseo, ever lived in that town. Still there are several who said they have seen the girl in that town. The Geneseo papers make no mention of her ever living in that town. All things considered it looks as though the girl was trying to conceal her identity.

Mrs. SEBASTINE, a lady living on Seventh avenue between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth streets, says she will take her and care for her until she is able to care for herself if the good people of Rock Island will help. She is circulating a subscription paper to-day to raise money for that purpose, and is meeting with good success. It would be well if the poor girl could be taken care of by such a lady as Mrs. SEBASTIAN appears to be, and we hope our people will “chip in” and help swell the fund.--R.I ARGUS

submitted by Jill, no relation to subjects

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Submitted by Robin Pardus

BURIED ALIVE.

Perry Munson of Geneseo was buried alive by the caving in of a well on the Harvey Crane farm, one and a half miles west of Geneseo, on Saturday, September 11, 1875. Scores of men seized shovels from the hardware stores and rushed to the rescue. But only one man could work in the well. This swiftest digger of all was Andrew Cherry. Munson's wife appeared when the work was half done. She screamed fearfully, and was forcibly returned to town. Munson had been dead for hours when taken out. A little dog which followed him had barked incessantly at the mouth of the well all day, a thing he never did before.

Submitted by W. Caudell

 

Kewaunee Star Courier Wednesday July 30, 2003

10,25,50 and 100 YEARS AGO:  25 Years ago Monday July 31, 1978, Robin Rohdy, formerly of Cambridge, became the first woman to enter the harness race at the Henry County Fair on Saturday.  She drove in four heats, twice against her husband, John Rohdy, and father, Robert Weber of Cambridge . (Copy on file).

Submitted by Robin Pardus

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Copied from Geneseo Republic of July 31, 1925 .

The Rahn families held a picnic at Big Ben camp Sunday.  Those present were Mrs. & Mrs. Fred Rahn and daughters, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rahn, Miss Marie Rummell, Rinehart Rahn of this city;   Herman Rahn and family, Emmett Lane, Mr. & Mrs. Ray DeSutter & family, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Gradaert & family, of Atkinson. Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Kroeger & daughter of Davenport, Mrs. Tillie Lohse, Raymond Lohse, Mr. & Mrs. Ray C. Thoms, Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Lohse, and son, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Boldt & daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Boldt, Richard Boldt, Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Ohms and sons of Rock Island, Mr. & Mrs. F. J. Kessell and daughter Margaret, Paul Rahn of Moline.

Copy of Announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup

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Kewaunee Star Courier Wednesday July 30, 2003,  10,25,50 and 100 YEARS AGO:  25 Years ago Monday July 31, 1978, Robin Rhody, formerly of Cambridge, became the first woman to enter the harness race at the Henry County Fair on Saturday.  She drove in four heats, twice against her husband, John Rhody, and father, Robert Weber of Cambridge . (Rhody should have been spelled Rohdy)  (copy on file).

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Cambridge Chorinicle copy of article on file;  (15 YEARS AGO) July 8 1988 Bob Weber of Cambridge was on hand to participate in a world record set Sunday July 12 for the largest outdoor barbeque ever held in a single day. Sponsored by the National Hog Producers council in Des Moines Iowa over 55,000 people fested on some 13 tons of pork babeque. Mr Weber explained that he was invited to the event because he won the Henry County Pork barbeque contest held during fair week last year then placed third in the pork contest held at the state fair in August 1987.

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Article from Cambridge Chronicle Thursday July 31, 2003 on file; Robert Weber Jr. wins race at fair. Robert Weber Jr. of Yorkville, formally of Cambridge has been racing harness horses for the last two years. He picked up his first win of his career Thursday June 19 at the Henry County Fair in Cambridge . Weber and his dad's horse, OG'S  IM Fulla Pride, toook first in the three year old trotter division. Weber son of Marie Weber and Robert Weber Sr., both of Cambridge has been around horses all his life. He showed horses while he was a member of Cambridge Champs 4-H Club and won numerous first place awards throughout his 4-H career. He has also trained horses for numerous other people and was a bull rider in the rodeo for five years. Before becoming a qualified harness licensed fair licensed driver, Weber was a out rider for the Cambridge Harness Racing Association for several years. He would start each race at the Henry County Fair leading the qualifying horses around the track for a warm up lap. During his two year career, Weber has participated in napproximately 20 races, finishing second and third several times. "He was really excited he won a race on his hometown track, " Judy Weber stated, "Im really proud of him." A graduate of Cambridge High School , Weber also graduated from an Auctioneering College in Mason City Iowa . He currently digs holes with a back hoe for new sewer lines in Yorkville.

Submitted by Fama Prokup

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Copy on file, Geneseo Republic Sept 24, 1970 ;

JACOB WEBERS TO NOTE 65 TH WEDDING EVENT WITH OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 27; Mr. And Mrs. Jacob Weber who will observe their 65 th wedding anniversary on Friday, September 25, will be honored at a reception in the First United Methodist church parlors Sunday afternoon, September 27.  Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 pm .  The family requests gifts to be omitted.  The former Della Little of Atkinson and Mr. Weber were married September 25, 1905 in Davenport Iowa .  They farmed in the Geneseo community until 1946 when they retired and moved to their present home at 700 South Oakwood Avenue Geneseo.  The couple has two daughters, Mrs. Albert Parpart and Mrs. Ralph Tomlinson, both of Geneseo; four grandchildren and three great great grand children.  Another daughter, Mrs Raymond Neulieb is deceased.  

Submitted by Fama Prokup

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From Sarah Palmer's scrapbook [publication unknown]

Ira Palmer, the 21-year-old-son of John V. Palmer, met with an accident last Saturday that came very near proving fatal. Young Palmer is working for Harry Stewart and in company with several men they were grubbing out willows on the Bernard McHugh farm. They were pulling trees out by the roots with chain and a team of horses when one of the trees flew back and struck the Palmer boy on the back of his head and had the blow been just a trifle lower his neck would surely have been broken in an instant. As it was he received a terrific blow and was unconscious for several days but the latest report from him is to the effect that he is slowly gaining his wonted vigor and that he would soon be able to resume work.

Submitted by Carol Kooi

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Geneseo Republic Dec. 23, 1971

ARTHUR RAHN FETED DEC. 15

Arthur Rahn of Oaklawn Illinois, who celebrated his 85 th birthday Wednesday, December 15, was honored at a surprise birthday party that evening in the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Johnson, rural Coal Valley.  There were approximately 20 persons present.  Mr. Rahn was born in Western township on December 15, 1886 , and resided in the Orion Osco area. On Feb. 6, 1910 he married the former Mary Betcher and they resided in Colona Township .  Mrs. Rahn died in 1940.  He has two children, Mrs. Johnson (Ruby) and Melvin with whom he resides; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  He will be remaining for an extended visit in the Johnson home.

Copy of Announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup

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GENESEO REPUBLIC JULY 31, 1925 ; The Rahn families held a picnic at Big Bend Camp Sunday.  Those present were Mr. And Mrs. Fred Rahn and daughters, Mr. And Mrs. Louis Rahn, Miss Marie Rummell, Rinehart Rahn of this city; Herman Rahn and family, Emmett Lane, Mr. And Mrs. Ray DeSutter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gradert and family of Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kroeger and daughter of Davenport; Mrs. Tillie Lohse, Raymond Lohse, Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Thoms, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lohse and son, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Boldt and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boldt, Richard Boldt, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Ohms and sons of Rock Island; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kessell and daughter Margaret, Paul Rahn of Moline.

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GENESEO REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER 9, 1932; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rahn spent Thursday of last week in Rock Island where they attended the celebration of the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. August Borst.  A dinner was given in honor of the couple, a number of relatives being guest.  Bouquets of garden flowers were used in the decorations throughout the rooms of the home.  In the afternoon bunco was played, prizes going to Mrs. Charles Borst and Mrs. Lizzie Tenpound.  Mr. and Mrs. Borst have made their home in Rock Island since their marriage September 1, 1897 , which was performed by the late Rev. A.C. Mennicke at St. John’s Lutheran church in Edford.  Mrs. Borst was formerly Miss Augusta Holke.

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Geneseo Republic Nov. 10, 2006; Looking Back 100 years ago Nov. 16, 1906; Oscar Drehman, who is engaged in successfull farming and stock feeding operations near Nashua Iowa, a former resident of Munson, visited in Geneseo Tuesday. He was on Monday's Market with two  carloads of cattle and stopped off here on his home and journey. His wife and two sons, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gradert, accompanyied him home.

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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS ..

January 22,1872   MURDER AT ORION

A report reached our city today that a murder had taken place at Orion. We have been unable to gather any complete intelligence of the affair. It is certain, however, that a farmer named Michael Kalahar was shot dead there on Saturday last by some man whose name we could not learn. The murderer was promptly arrested and is now confined in the jail at Cambridge. Why the atrocious deed was committed, or what led to it, we have not learned. [Kalahar] lived about a mile and a half from the town. He leaves a wife and eight children. It is indeed a lamentable affair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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