Grand Spring Housecleaning Sale Sparks Big Bargains
This month Grand Spring offers a major sale with larger stocks and wide assortments. Prices are claimed to be lower than rivals, with hundreds of exclusive bargains across all departments.
24 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1905
Page
1
This month Grand Spring offers a major sale with larger stocks and wide assortments. Prices are claimed to be lower than rivals, with hundreds of exclusive bargains across all departments.
Advertises updated wallpaper designs at about half price, plus lace curtains, baby carriages, glassware, china, carpets, matting, window shades, sewing machines, and paint brushes. Emphasizes no old stock, low prices, and a wide selection across many home products in Daviess County. Includes numerous item prices and bulk offerings.
Ninety thousand lost in battle. The text contrasts historical losses in the Mas-Akowa fight of 1812, noting 30,000 French and 60,000 Russians among 130,000 and 140,000 respectively. It then cites Carlyle on man as a tool-using animal and mocks his grasp of a hair pin’s mechanics.
Delegations gather in Galena for the Freeport District Ministerial Association and Epworth League meeting led by Presiding Elder Burling and Epworth League President McKitrich at First Methodist Church. Speakers include Rev E E McKay on a trip to the Holy Land with sessions and prayers scheduled through Tuesday. Funeral of Mrs George Willy noted. tax deadline looms. Howard Atkinson visits for mine inspections.
Warren hosts an Oddfellows anniversary event with a Galena delegation traveling by Illinois Central at 7 30 am. Morning and afternoon programs feature exhibitions, parades, concerts, and speeches by Galena and Warren leaders, with an evening closing ode and band music. Marriage licenses and local notices appear, including Redfern Waddell nuptials and firemen fund-raiser ad.
Galena enjoyed an ideal Easter with clear skies and fine weather. Crowds filled Beach Street and routes to worship as fashionable attendees heard impressive sermons. Churches featured lavish flower decorations with Easter lilies, carnations, hyacinths and palms. Special musical programs highlighted services at South Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal, First M E, and St Matthew’s Lutheran, with soloists and choirs praised. The First Church reported large attendance, Knights Templar procession, sunrise prayer, and a vibrant Sabbath school program, marking the day as a festive celebration of peace and immortality.
Fannie McHugh assisted by the full choir in the closing number "Praise ye the Father" with Miss Mellugh on organ. The choir’s training enhanced the service at St Michael’s, where the altar decoration and Resurrection feast drew an attentive congregation. Father McGrath’s sermon on the Resurrection was well prepared and delivered.
The Tuesday Evening Club presents a program at Feehan Hall on Tuesday May 30 featuring a lecture by Rev. D K McGrath a three act comedy Four Leaved Sham rock and specialities. Seats go on sale with details to be announced.
At 2 30 oclock Sunday afternoon the funeral service for the late Henry Taman was conducted at St Michael's Catholic Church by Rev Father Shannahan. After the ceremony the remains were interred at East Side Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Edward Reardon James Reardon John McCarty Asa Menengin Nicholas Ivory and Emill Meader.
Manager O Day reports five contracts signed by new players Guy Martin Roy Barnett Harry Friend Pat Ryan Henry Kipnenham and notes Peoria as a scouting base. Season opens May 15 in Galena with players reporting May 1.
Miss Louisa Curtis returns to her home in Waverly Taafter a brief visit at Rev S J Yundts residence. The Galena Harp Orchestra of seven pieces will furnish music for the dance at Turner hall Monday evening.
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