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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
2
Howard Hitt, about 35, a miner and expert climber, escaped from the county jail by a narrow air shaft. Despite searches in the county and surrounding country he remains at large, last seen wearing a black hat dark coat with a yellow stripe and no vest.
Rockford reports Ed Williams, jailed for safes in the Brown building raid, may tie to the Thomson mayor murder two years earlier. Williams, 23 or 24, matched descriptions of a robber linked to the case, with seven safes broken in the raid and two suspects in jail listing Williams and George Everett as participants.
In the First District including Dunleith Menominee Vinegar Hill and West Galena townships the Republican meeting at the courthouse debated delegate selection. A five member committee to propose delegates was chosen by voters rather than appointed by the county central committee.
The article predicts record grain yields for 1906 from 175,000,000 acres, totaling 4,291,444,000 bushels with last year at 4,518,267,000. It notes strong markets, potential export demand from Europe due to wheat shortages, and superior quality especially in winter and spring wheat, urging farmers to smile at continued prosperity.
Ellis A. Gray of St Charles was duped by a 25 year old man and a boy posing as swindlers selling shirtwaist patterns. Gray lent his barn for a horse and rig purchase and the duo left with the horse after promising travel to Minneapolis. Similar schemes were reported in Kaneville and Aurora, with arrests in Chicago.
Excursions on several railroads extend through the next two to three months to many parts of the United States. Illinois Central offers tickets to Milwaukee for the Eagle convention August 11 to 13 and to Darlington Wisconsin for the Big White fair August 28 to 31. Fare Galena to Darlington is $1.80. Railroad workers say widespread excursion travel indicates prosperous times and strong public patronage this summer.
Morgan County presents the name of Andrew Russell as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. Russell has long been a leading Republican in his home county and has gained business and political prominence across Illinois. He is known for integrity and is regarded as eminently qualified for the office.
James Glasgow of Guilford township traveled to the city to sell old rails used for fencing over 50 years ago. He described rails cut along the Mississippi river bottoms by Squire Hathaway and noted many rails were seventy years old, with some twenty years newer. The rails, split from first growth oaks, are long lasting but scarce as old timber disappears.
A St. Paul railway plan would extend from Shullsburg through South Branch to the Dall mine junction, then west to Cuba City and south to Benton. The route targets the Benton lead belt and Meeker’s Grove zinc area, promising cheaper transport for mines east of Benton and Cuba City and boosting mining and farming in southwest Wisconsin.
The Springfield Journal reports Company M of the regiment hosted a Sylvan Vaudeville style show led by Henry F. Miller and Sergeant Geo Woerth and Corporal Ed Grimm. The performance drew nine hundred officers and wives and regimental men, earning widespread praise.
The marriage of Craig T. Timmerman of Spring Hill Tennessee and Laura I. Miller of near Hanover occurred at the Savanna Methodist Church with Rev. G A Griswold officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Charles Fish. The couple will visit Erie and Minneapolis before settling in Erie. Mrs Timmerman is daughter of Augusta Miller of near Hanover and well regarded locally. Timmerman comes from a respected Spring Hill family.
Chas. H. Lee and Reno B. Luet zow, Rockford men, vacationing near Cass Lake Minnesota, were chased by an old she bear and her cub. They escaped after a brief grapple and were scratched but not seriously injured. A Minnesota subscriber reports the incident to the Rockford Register Gazette.
On Thursday August 9 the Chicago Northwestern Railway will operate a cheap rate excursion to Devil's Lake Wisconsin. Agent J J McGinnis urges travelers to note the date and await further announcements.
Affidavits show non residence of Stephenson Napper Ina Napper and Elfrida Napper. Illinois Central Railroad petitions Jo Daviess County Court to proceed. summons issued returnable August 29 1906. Court orders appearance at Galena Court House or judgments entered by default. Hodson Campbell and W J Knight Jr represent petitioner.
Catharina Stehr declares herself executrix of the Mathias Stehr estate in Jo Daviess County Illinois. She will appear at the Jo Daviess County Court House Galena for the September term to adjust claims and creditors must present claims or settle debts.
Executors Thomas W. Graham and George W. Graham announce they will appear at the Jo Daviess County Court for the October term in Lena Ga lena to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly.
Local store Coats Worth offers croquet sets for 48 cents each. Shoppers can select from family sizes and enjoy bargains on outdoor games this week.
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