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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
2
Notice outlines subscription options and delivery terms for the Galena Tribune. It states rates of 10 cents per week or 5 dollars per year and promises prompt attention if a subscriber does not receive the paper regularly, with complaints made at the office.
Gus Grimes and a white man named McCarthy were arrested near Lancaster Wisconsin for attempting a criminal assault on an 81 year old recluse. Local tensions rose as lynching talk circulated and the sheriff prepared for possible violence. Both men are held for trial. They said they believed the woman was McCarthy's sister.
Thieves entered the Dubuque and East Dubuque ferry Eleanor cabin while harbor residents slept. They pried up a window from the Keckevoet dock and stole a gum machine containing about $2 in gum and $3.60 in cash.
A series of announcements from candidates in Jo Daviess County Illinois declare runs for county offices including Treasurer Clerk Sheriff and County Judge subject to Republican primaries. The notices name W H Shons William W Krape John R Gilson James F Leckley Edward Menzimer A L Hathaway Robert Irwin and J C Williams along with a real estate advertising line for three drill outfits priced as bargains from Joplin Machinery Renting Co.
At a Muscatine ball fans meeting in John Stereman’s offices the Independents were authorized to play out the season under new management led by Ralph Grimes. The squad strengthens includes three Edgars players and new signings at pitcher, outfield, and infield as the team eyes Chicago games.
Frank Kuhl a groceryman of Galena filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States court at Freeport. He lists liabilities at 4169 51 and assets at 898 84 his heaviest creditor being Anton Kuhl who he owes 3305 47. The report includes local notes on mining developments in Mineral Point and various ore prices and local business updates.
Rail promotional note offers half-rate homeseeker tickets to Minnesota North Dakota and Canadian northwest every Tuesday through year end. Include party size and travel date when applying via Great Western agent or J F Himer G P A St Paul Minn. Excursion to Devil's Lake Wisconsin set for Thursday August 9 with Rail company.
Base Balls bats gloves mitts muska protectors and more offered at cut rates. Spalding and Reach agencies showcased with special low prices on full outfits and uniforms.
Local business notices advertise clearing sale prices on parlor lamps at Coatsworth's to make room for new goods. Also promote Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from Modern Pharmacal Co and remedies for stomach and nerve health sold by W. K. Kittoe and Siniger & Siniger. Includes note on limited evening hours Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for trade-ins.
Notices urge purchase of mining lands leases and mines in the Illinois Wisconsin fields with references to Nelson J. Russell of Rockford and banking connections in Galena or Rockford. Sale events and town openings along the Chicago Great Western railway are promoted by E B Magill. Also advertised are life insurance rate reductions, Hollister’s Tea, and multiple patent medicines sold by local merchants.
A fragment list shows discounted grocery items and prices including sugar brown and granulated, crackers, baking powder, canned fish and meats, sauces, and Mason jars. Displays unit prices from 10 to 25 cents and indicates assorted brands like Libby McNeill Libby and Dr Price.
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