Galena Gazette Remembered by Loyal Reader General Chetlain
A Chicago historian details General A. L. Chetlain's lifelong ties to the Galena Gazette. From his first copy in 1823 to leadership roles in the Civil War era and beyond, the paper travels with him across battles, commissions, and Brussels. The current editor expects to preserve the paper, even joking about taking over the column.
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Av Li’Chetlain
Galena
Chicago’ Record- Herald
Galen
Houghton
Gus
Chetlains
Chetlain
The
Gazette
Chicago
Fort Donelson
Shiloh
Corinth
Chettain
Memphis
Utah
Wyoming
Brussels
Grant
Atlantic
H. H. Houghton
J. B. Brown
A. W. Glessner
Following the Flag Health Advice from a Soldier
Wil lis T. Morgan, a retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recounts two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He endorses it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases available in New Hampshire. The product is sold by Jos Emmert a druggist with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
Concord
N. H
Jos
Emmert
Arugeist
Notice to settle accounts with meat market sale
Otto Schubert directs that all debts owed to him from the sale of his meat market be paid by July 1. After that date any unpaid balances will be turned over to a collector.
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Geo. Lichtenberger
Sun
Otto Schubert
Burdett Sells Piano Tuning Service at Local Stores
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, takes orders at Brown & Dollmeyer’s store or via phone BD).
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Phage
Dedication of Maccabee Temple in Port Huron
The Maccabee temple in Port Huron Michigan was dedicated marking the order's 25th anniversary. Supreme headquarters will be housed there, with the $80,000 temple featuring a grand entrance and a massive dome. Prominent Maccabee members from across the country attended the dedicatory exercises.
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Bort _ Huron
Mich
Médern
Afaccabee Temple
Supreme Lodge
On This Date in History Highlights
A compact list recalls events from 1488 to 1897 including James III’s death in Scotland 1488 New York City incorporation 1665 and the 1897 Central India earthquakes among notable deaths and milestones across centuries. The entry preserves era variety with rulers, treaties, inventions and institutional moments.
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James III
Scotland
New York City
London
Charles II
Denmark
Sweden
James
Duke of Berwick
Phillipsburg
Hopewell
Chickasaws
John. A. Roebling
Brooklyn Bridge
Pierce Augereanu
Duc de Castiglioni
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Louis Napoleon
National Assembly
Great Britain
Battle of
Cynthiaea
William Cullen Bryant
James H. Rutter
New York Central Railroad
Czar of
Russia
Leland Stanford University
India
Estate and insanity notices from county court records
Estate of Ezra F. Smith appraisers named H Poffenberger P O Stiver C N McNott. Insanity of Johanna Foley. Insanity of Anna S Wilson. Estate of John Peterson will proven and recorded petition filed oath taken. Estate of Jacob Reigard report approved and recorded estate settled. Estate of Elizabeth Sibert will proven and recorded petition filed oath taken bond approved and inventory ordered recorded letters issued. Estate of Angelina Weber hearing set June 18. Estate of Sophia Koehler claims set for hearing June 16.
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Ezra F. Smith
H. Poffenberger
P. O. Stiver
C. N. McNott
Johanna Foley
John Peterson
Jacob Reigard
Anna
Wilson
Elizabeth J. Sibert
Angelina Weber
Sophia Koehler
Elizabeth Sibert
Swindle Alarm Targets Local Farmers By Fake Real Estate Agent
Farmers are warned of Ira Dexter who poses as a real estate agent to list farms. He allegedly asks for two percent commission and presents a contract that tricks farmers into paying for advertising services. Similar schemes reportedly occurred nearby with settlements kept quiet.
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Ira Dexter
G. A. R. Membership Grows Across Civil War Vets
Grand Army of the Republic shows an actual membership rise despite many Civil War veterans dying. Commander in chief James Tanner cites a living veteran total near 700,000 with about 235,000 in the G. A. R. and a monthly death toll around 6,000, noting stronger encampment attendance this year.
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Corporal Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
James Tanner
Chicago
Kansas
Wisconsin
Marinette
Order
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup as a non opiate remedy for constipation sold by all druggists. It emphasizes quick relief and notes no opiates are involved.
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Kennedy
Housekeeper Wanted for Small Family
Will pay $4.00 per week for a competent and steady housekeeper to plan and do all the work including washing and ironing for a small family. Good home and treatment assured. Address or call care of Anzieger office. 6-8d lw.
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Anzieger Office
Stephenson County Class of 1906 Graduates 89
The Stephenson county rural schools class of 1906 will graduate 89 scholars at the High School assembly room on Saturday afternoon June 23. Diplomas will be presented by Supervisor Stephen Rigney after a program featuring recitations music and vocal and piano solos.
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Stephenson County Rural Schools
High School
A. E. Wagner
W. G. Scott
Illinois
Bessie Weller
Grace Yarger
Odessa Plickinger
Lawrence Gates
Arthur Coomber
Vera Klonta
Worsaken School
Margaret Welsh
Blanche Kleckner
Cuba
Alma Otto
Clara Mideke
R. R
Hugh Kennedy
Glenn Hooker
Brown
Leroy Snyder
Lenore Howe
E. E. Mec- Ikkay
America
Stephen Rigney
Hyomei Cures Chronic Catarrh Says Local Dealer
Wm. F. Jungkunz reports exceptional demand for the Hyomei outfit in Freeport with many cures claimed for severe and childhood catarrh. J. S. Nugent of the American Union Insurance Co. cites his daughter’s recovery. The dealer guarantees refunds if not satisfied. complete outfit priced at one dollar, extra bottles fifty cents.
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Annals of Medicine
Freeport
Wm. F. Jungkunz
J. S. Nugent
American Union Insurance Co
New York City
Hyomei
Catarth
Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland and Northwest Points
Very low excursion rates to Portland Tacoma Seattle and other North Pacific and British Columbia points via the North-Western Line from June 18 to 22. Includes return limits and fast through trains The Overland Limited and The Chicago Portland Special with modern amenities. Apply to Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific
British Columbia
Very Low Round-Trip Pacific Coast Excursions From Midwest
Low daily round-trip rates via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern lines run June 1 to September 30 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points. Excursions in Pullman sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland offered. Double berth from Chicago $7.00 and Omaha $5.75. Agents listed for rates and tickets.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Pullman
Omaha
Chicago & North- Western
Summer Resort Rates Via the North-Western Line
Low rate weekend travel to Lake Geneva Williams Bay Fontana Wisconsin offered by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Details available from agents. return validity until Monday after sale. Also brief note on graduation gift jewelry from A W Ford & Son Pioneer Jewelers.
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North-Western Line
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Bay
Lake Geneva
Williams Bay
Fontana
Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R.y
Ldws
A. W. Ford & Son
Pioneer Jewelers
Excursion to Cemetery and North-Western Rail Offers
Oakland Cemetery excursion schedule lists trips from court house square Mondays Wednesdays Fridays starting June 11 with multiple departure times and return windows. Tickets cost 20 cents from Owen T. Smith, secretary, at the Freeport Water Company near First National Bank. Additional ads promote North-Western Line vacation specials to Denver, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs, Deadwood, and California with various return limits and seasonal sale days June through September.
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Oakland Cemetery Association
Oakland Cemetery
Court House Square
Owen T. Smith
Freeport’ Water Company
First National Bank
Straw Hat Sale Promises Cool Comfort This Summer
Advertises straw hats and Panamas at low prices to beat heat after the fourth. Hats priced from four bits to $1.50, promising head cooling and style. Also promotes summer suits and light wear from $5 to $20 for men and boys.
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Panama
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Galen Gatette
Chicago Record-Herald
A. L. Chetlain
Chi
Eral
Maccabee Temple
Freeport High School
Kay
Embury
Alice Byington
Anna Silbermann
Arthur Coombe
Beatrice Kilian
Bennie Kottman
Bertha Beck
Bessie Sisson
Bessie Weiler
Blanche Richard
Charlotte Willoughby
Chester Cole
Clara Medike
Clarence Rose
Clyde Flickinger
Daniel Brobst
Della Foss
Har] Auman
Earl Barron
Earl Dix
Edgar Beck
Edna Fischer
Edna Neebel
Effie Bender
Elizabeth Boedeker
Elma Wohilford
Eldorado
Eugene Liljequist
Orangeville
Oneco
Charles Bolender
Mt. Pleasant
Louis M. Phillips
Winslow
Pleasant Hill
Jennie Wire
Nora
Tillie Bechtold
Red Oak
C. A. Brothers
Lilian Furst
Rock Grove
J. A. Bolender
Buckeye
Lillian Dreibelbis
Dakota
A.A. E. Wagner
Berlin
Romanza Greeley
Center Hill
Florence Brice
Lena
Della Oakley
Eleroy
Ethel Barber
Fairviewport
Currier
Eloise Kintzle
Ridott
Alma Warner
Demmel
Sadie
Lucretia Snyder
Ridott Central
M. Olive Barber
Cedarville
Loran
Henry Zenk
Pearl City
Hillside
Iira Eisenbise
Lanark
Petors
Anna Schmertman
Florence Station
Zelma Eells
Stephenson
Wim. F. Jiingktinz
Colorado
Black Hills
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and Custer
8. D
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
San Franisco
California
Overland Limited
China & Japan
Chicago & North-Western
R'y
Ford & Son
Lake Geneva, Wis
VIA
John F. Daly
Agt
Buster Brown
Pyright
CRITI
Velvet
Axminster
Tapestry
Nottinghams
Cable
Brussels Net
Kuehner Bros
Cchmidt, Wachlin & Tailoring Clothing
Pfeiffer
SHOES
Freeport Gas Light and Coke
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