National G A R Encampment Heads to Minneapolis in August
The national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Minneapolis from August 12 to 17, with many veterans from Galena and Jo Daviess County attending. Rail fare will be reduced and a Minnesota visit is planned with civic events, reunions, receptions, concerts, parades, and a campfire program across multiple venues including the Auditorium and Plymouth Church.
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Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Galena
Jo Daviess County
Middle West
Denver
Colo
Twin Cities
City Hall
Court House
Minnesota Commandery
Loyal Legion
Masonic Temple
National Association
Union Ex-Prisoners of War and Ladies’ Auxiliary
First Unitarian Church
Abbie A. Adams
Woman's’ Relief Corps
Department of Minnesota
Citizens of Minnesota
University Armory
Bertha M. Martin
Daughters of Veterans
Mary L. Starkweather
D. of V
Union Exprisoners of War
Plymouth Church
Topeka
Knights of Pythias Hall
Mansonic Temple
Ladies of the
Woman’s Relief Corps
James Tanner
Johnson's
Music Hall
Courts of Honor
Sprinkler Team Runs Wild on Main Street
A team from M. Slattery & Sons attached to a street sprinkler on lower Main Street near the DeSoto house broke loose for a few seconds. The driver restrained them onto the sidewalk. No damage occurred but there was brief excitement.
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M. Slattery & Sons
Lower Main Street
DeSoto
Receiving New School Books Deluge for Fall Term
E. W. Kempter, local news and book agent, prepares to supply a large consignment of school books as county schools plan fall openings. He notes strong demand and frequent textbook changes with each teacher shift, keeping students stocked with new texts each year.
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E. W. Kempter
Kempter
Lads Swim in River Near Grant Park Face Protests
City youths were seen swimming openly in the daytime in the river opposite Grant park and the Galena Axle Grease works. The practice, visible from the bridge, has drawn objections and an effort to stop the activity is planned.
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Grant Park
Galena
Heyer Brothers Fish Case Continued Until Friday
The Heyer Bros case, heard yesterday before Squire Clarke, was continued until next Friday. The accused cannot furnish bail and remains in the county jail awaiting court verdict.
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Heyer Fish
Heyer Bros
Menominee
Squire Clarke
Launches Delay River Water Lock Crisis for Franklin Street Paving
Barges and launches crowd the Mississippi at Long Reach two miles below the city hindering Franklin Street paving. Low water blocks lifting sand needed for the project. even large freight vessels could reach the port if locks stayed closed briefly, but frequent small boat traffic forces open gates. Lock Master says action requires Rock Island orders. launches pass freely, aggravating water loss and raising costs for contractors.
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Sane
Popp & Desmond
Long Reach
Franklin Street
Mississippi
Kelly
Rock Island
Galena Plans Half Day Labor Day Observance
Plans form for a half holiday in Galena on Labor Day September 3 with a possible ball game between Galena Independents and Morrison and other amusements. Merchants favor closing afternoon hours for clerks and employees as part of a local observance following national customs.
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Galena
Morrison
Main Street
Dubuque
Stockton Saloons Roar in Open Town Says Hanover Editor
Editor Williams of the Hanover Journal visits Stockton and reports numerous drunken men on streets after dark. He notes the town as wide open with liquor sales and minimal village governance, describing crowding saloons and a single, disputed village board member.
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Williams
Hanover Journal
Stockton
The
Journal
Tarantula Found in Bananas at Kuchemann’s Market
A tarantula hidden in a banana bunch at Kuchemann's grocery on Upper Main Street caused a store search and laundered inventory disruption. The spider, less than half grown, was killed with a broom and traced to bananas bought from R. F. Rice, Freeport. The species is highly deadly but commonly appears in shipments to the north.
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Spider of Death
Kuchemann
Upper Main Street
R. F. Rice
Freeport
Tropics
Two Young Robbers Busted After Rockford Safe Break
Two well dressed men, Ed Williams and George Everett, were arrested in Rockford by Officers McGrahan and Quinn after tampering with sixteen safes in the Brown building. They secured about 800 dollars, a gold watch, gold medals, and papers including city checks. A gun was drawn during arrest. officers seized 667 dollars and related loot at the jail. The pair, aged 21 and 22, linked to a regional burglary spree, await grand jury action.
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Rockford
James McGrahan
Philip Quinn
Big Brown
Ed Williams
George Everett
Brown Building
Cherry Valley
Stillman Valley
Chicago
McGrahan
Quinn
McBrahan
Ed Camlin
Prudential Company
Stockton Opens New Electric Light Plant
The Stockton Electric Light Plant was officially opened with a ceremony Saturday evening. Mayor Hammond activated the lights after Mrs. P. W. Pengra, wife of the proprietor, started the steam. P. A. Wilson announced the plant details, noting 175 horsepower Ball engine and Northern dynamo, with capacity for 2 800 lights and future power for all and night lights.
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Stockton
P. W. Pengra
Hammond
P. A. Wilson
Pengra
Erie
Madison
Wis
Heyer Brothers Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Menominee
Edward and Henry Heyer of Menominee are jailed after being arrested by Sheriff Whitmore for illegal fishing near their home. Frank Tapple acts as complainant. a hearing before Justice Clark is set for later today. The pair had previously served ten days in county jail for the same offense and were released about a week ago before resuming seine fishing in a slough near Menominee township.
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Edward
Henry Heyer
Menominee
Whitmore
Justice Clark
Frank Tapple
Menominee Township
Two Miners Sought at Once in Local Ad
Two miners wanted at once call 611 Beach street F P Schultz. Hat rack contest at Helm's grocery store closed with two racks unclaimed. Question on 1601 or 15 light 74 or 6512 man drive.
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Beach Street
F. P. Schultz
Helm’s
City eyes horse power street sweeper for night duty
Mayor Scheerer says after land is cleared from newly paved streets Galena will buy a horse power street sweeper to avoid daytime dust. If purchased, streets will be swept at night. Settlement was made with Contractor Schnell for brick paving on Main and Diagonal streets totaling 3 494 and 1 089 feet and cost 6546 23. Mayor notes brick paving is cheap long term and hopes to brick most streets gradually.
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Scheerer
Schnell
Main Street
Diagonal
Galena
John M Ryan Dies in Dubuque Mercy Hospital
John M. Ryan, about 60, long time Dubuque resident, died at Mercy hospital at 6 30 this morning after weeks of illness. He never married and left no living relatives. His brother Daniel Ryan, former Galena official, died years ago. Remains were moved to Dubuque for funeral services to be announced.
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Dubuque
John M. Ryan
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Ryan
Atubuque
Daniel Ryan
Galena
Blanding Postoffice to Quit
The postoffice at Blanding near Hanover will close after August 14 this year. Postmaster Slapton says the closure results from a new rural mail route serving the area, with service moving to Hanover.
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Blanding
Hanover
Slapton
Young People Enjoy Outing at Camp 19
Christian Endeavors and Choir Boys of South Church travel from the city by Capt Gear's ferry to Camp 19 for a day of fishing outdoor sports and lunch. The party includes more than sixty members of the church and friends who spent the afternoon there.
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Christian Endeavors and Choir Boys
South Church
Christian Endeavors Society of the
South Presbyterian Church
Gear
Departes for South Africa James Ware heads home after visit
James Ware of Cape Colony left last Thursday for New York Washington and Atlantic City to tour sights before returning to South Africa where he runs a wholesale and retail business. He praised America and may consider residing here in the future.
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James Ware
Cape Colony
South Africa
Marshal Ware
New York City
Washington
Atlantic City
Mr. Ware
America
Hanover Road Building Plans Move Forward
David Gray, leading Hanover businessman, visited the city on Thursday and announced major preparations for constructing the Hanover railroad. Ties are being cut and work has begun on the right of way, with trains expected to run over the new line before December this year.
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David Gray
Hanover
City
Gray
Crops Look Good Across Iowa Says Jewelry Agent
M. H. Keating of J. E. Keating & Company Chicago jewelers returned home from a business trip through Iowa. He reports farmers optimistic about large crops with corn in excellent condition and oats already harvested. Threshing to begin soon. overall conditions described as never better in the state.
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M. H. Keating
J. E. Keating & Company
Chicago Jewelers
Iowa
Mr. Keating
Wisconsin couples wed in Dubuque with Justice Zimmerman
Edward Quick of Platteville and Elva Beckette wed at Justice Zimmerman's office in Dubuque. Martha Daily and John B. Drew, both of Lancaster, followed with marriage vows. Dubuque Times notes the city is a popular resort for Wisconsin lovers and welcomes such unions.
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Platteville
Lancaster
Dubuque
Justice Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Edward Quick
Elva Beckette
John B. Drew
Martha Daily
Wisconsin Couple Wed Here in Morning Ceremony
Ray L. Mink and Miss Della Elwell, both of Burton Wisconsin, were married before Justice Clark in a morning ceremony after securing a license once the county clerk's office opened. The couple planned to travel home to Wisconsin on the afternoon North Western train.
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Justice Clark
Ray L. Mink
Della Elwell
Burton
Wis
Wisconsin
Hurt Hand at Camp 19 Bowling Alley
Carl Salow of Standard cigar factory suffered a crushed and bruised hand when his fingers were caught between two large bowling balls at Camp 19. He will be off work for several days due to the painful injury. A brief local notice mentions a Mills mine underground job with steady work and board, paying $2.25 daily, and a reference to an interior clearing sale advertisement.
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Camp 19
Carl Salow
Standard
Mills Mine
Hazel Green
Mr. Johnson
Coatsworth
Man Kicked by Neighbor’s Horse in Garden Incident
Mr. Murly of the east side was injured when a stray horse wandered into his garden. He tried to drive it away and was kicked but sustained no serious injuries. The horse belonged to a neighbor.
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Mr. Murly
Bargain Grocery Specials This Week Only
A Few Grocery Bargains this week feature one gallon cans of New York apples and Lipton Tea in 1 lb tins. Includes Silver Leaf Japan Tea and best uncolored Japan Tea. Three pounds for Barriegian Hall Coffee in 1 lb tins. Beets Peaberry Coffee and our Santos Coffee offer at seven pounds for.
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New York
Lipton
Silver Leaf
Japan
Barriegian & Hall
Santos
Canned Goods Listing Notes Contents and Weights
A concise catalog entry lists three cans of Aome bread corn and three cans Northern Wisconsin Beans, plus Michigan Plums and Michigan Peaches each rated at 3 pounds full weight per can. Choicest Sweet Mixed Pickles are priced per quart.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
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H. H. Kimball
Galena River
Galenains
Hanover Road
Wesconsin
Aloes
Illinois
John Ross
T. B. Hughlett
Walter Ford
Charles P. Mahoney
Teller
John Cloran
H. Fricke
T. KR. Goldthorp
Roberta
Sterling
England
Ireland
Scotland
John H. Hellman
Charles 8. Merrick
Frank P. Stillman
J. H. Hellman
David Sheean
W. H. Stahl
Bods Birmingham
F. J. Burrichter
A. J. Millhouse
Wm. Hurst
Geo. E. Mann
C. 8. Merrick
NEW York—Importere & Traders National Bank
Chicago—Corn Exchange
Nat
Louis—Boatmen’s Bank
East Side
Ewes
Mystic
Big Jo
Gentlemen the
King
Joplin
B. BK
Monroe Block
Platteville, Wis
Cresceus
Piu Eee
Dan Patch
D.C. Stewtar
Dubuque, Iowa
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