WRITERS.

Jane Addams of the famous Hull House, Chicago, is rather more of a philanthropist than writer. Yet she is a noted writer and speaker upon the themes which appeal to her sympathies. These are the betterment of the condi­tion of the poor in the great cities. Jane Addams is a sister of Mrs. Rev. J. M. Linn, formerly of Geneseo.

J. Weber Linn is a nephew of Miss Addams. His home was in this old house, in which I write, and which was built by David Perry three-quarters of a century ago. Linn is a novelist of note. He is also a teacher in the North­western university.

Hannah M. Bryan was a Cambridge writer. She wrote poetry beautifully. Her poems were gathered and printed in book form.

Kate English of Atkinson was a promising writer in her youth. She wrote melodious poetry.

Joseph M. Hunt, of Fairview district, between Annawan and Kewanee, was a witty writer. He started the Star in Kewanee, which was merged with the Courier. He has passed away.

Fielding Ball was the name chosen as a nom de plume by a Geneseo girl writer of promise. She had but just started, when death claimed her. She died in Nevada.

Mary B. Sleight of Geneseo wrote "Prairie Days," and other books. Luenna Bunnell of Geneseo wrote "Lady May," and other popular stories.

Fannie Cavins Guilliams was reared in the Loomis family, in Munson town­ship. Her husband has a chair in the State Normal school of Kentucky. Mrs. Guilliams early developed fine poetical talents .

 

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HELEN HOLMES

GEORGE FITCH

EMMA CHAPIN

 

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