Judge Spinsley Sees a Ghost in Galena Speech
Judge William Spensley addressed a large Galena audience on Main and Hill, recounting a chilling ghost story to warn against Frank C. Lowden's congressional bid. He claimed Lowden would depress local industry by tariff changes affecting lead paint in Pullman cars, predicting widespread ruin and bankruptcies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spensley
Galena
Main
Hill
Thirteenth Congressional District
Frank C. Lowden
Congress
Galena Iron Works Company
Ogle County
Lowden
Colonel Lowden
Pullman Car Company
London
Landon Delivers Second Speech Against Trusts
W P Landon congress candidate spoke Monday night to a small crowd in a street gathering. He denounced trusts and monopolies, pledging to curb railroad charges on the Dubuque East Dubuque bridge and to push federal regulation to aid manufacturers and steer profits away from bridge profiteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Landon
Congress
Dubuque
East Dubuque
Illinois Central
Bridge Corporation
East Dubuque and
Galena
Chicago
Pioneer John C Spare, Galena Pioneer, Dies at 102
John C Spare long known in Jo Daviess County and Galena died after months of illness at St Marys hospital. Born in Delaware March 7 1819 he came to Galena in 1838 worked as a carpenter contractor helped build Main Street structures later ran a lumber business and led public service as alderman supervisor and township collector. He married Esther Gallagher in 1840 and Anna Gilson later. three children survived or died as noted. Funeral planned with Masonic and Odd Fellows honors.
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Spare
Jo Daviess County
Newcastle County
Delaware
Galena
Main Street
Thompson Township
Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society
Esther Gallagher
Arthur
Pensacola
Fla
Cora
David Sheean
Mary
Anna Gilson
Mr. Spare
Chicago
Masonic and
Odd Fellow
Divers Work to Raise Sunken Steamer Quincy
Reports from upriver say three expert divers are repairing the hull of the sunken steamer Quincy. Work is underwater and will take at least two more weeks before the vessel can be raised and prepared for commission.
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Quincy
Wisconsin Couple Wed In Montfort Court Office
At 3 pm Tuesday J B Padon and Miss Anna M Rasmus sen both of Montfort Wis were married by Judge William Rippin in his courthouse office. The groom works as a carpenter and is well known in southern Wisconsin. The bride is a respected Montfort resident with many friends.
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J. B. Padon
Anna M. Rasmussen
Montfort
Wis
William Rippin
Court House
Wisconsin
Dubuque Couple Wed Here
A duet of Dubuque residents Albert Minn and Miss Anna Oswald were married in Dubuque with Judge William Rippin officiating. The bride is well known in the city and the groom works at Carr Rider Adams' factory. The couple left Tuesday afternoon for their Dubuque home.
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Dubuque
Albert Minn
Anna Oswald
William Rippin
Carr Rider & Adams
Mini
Apple River News Highlights Local Dramas and Doings
The Dr. Tana medicine show closed a week of performances with Miss Lulu Hoffman winning the lady prize and Baby Lenora Donner as the most popular infant. Dr G M Tyrrell departs to form a partnership in Elizabeth while Dr Kolb of Freeport succeeds him in Apple River. The column notes stock markets, home improvements, school paint, local visits, and community events across Apple River and surrounding towns.
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Freeport
St. Paul
Minn
Apple River
Northwest
Epluribus Unum
Alice Ennor
Ennor
Ennor Dale Park
Galena
Apple River High School
Ed Colvin
James Keys
Mary Keys
Chas. Robbins
John Elliot
George Hayes
Local events note many visitors and community items
Long list of residents and guests visiting Galena and surrounding towns. Names include Francis Desmond, D. R. Virtue, John Dignan, J. G. Crooks, John Ward, Edith Timms, Miss Kitty Quinche, Chas Allen, Irene Donoughy, James Hoskins, Mrs. J. McCann, Stella O Neil, R. B. Fleming, H. A. Duncan, John Sullivan, J. C. Spare, J. Kundert, Florence Grandland, Jacob Kundert, W. Jos. Burns, Roscoe Spensley, Mrs. R. R. Edwards, Henry Maxeimer, J. B. Simpson, J. W. Hillman, Corneilsen Steinstra, Fred Edgerton, Henry Brown, Gear's ferry party, Henry Farenger, Patrick Levins, weeds cut, R. B. Higby, Mrs. Lee Bahcelder, G. W. Wallace, J. F. Weinsehenk, J. B. Howard, Miss Allie Fowler, Mrs. Michael Slattery, Miss Margaret Ryan, Miss Margaret Glessner, Frank DeSautelle, John Claussen, John Bennett, F. H. Parker, Anderson. Notices of dances, mine interests, and local travel accompany many short moves and visits. Advert: Farm for rent 200 acres, German tenant needed.
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J. G. Crooks
Wisconsin
John Ward
Freeport
Park Avenue
Edith Timms
Koemple
Dr. Gill
Madison
Wis
Kitty Quinche
Topeka
Kan
Chicago
Chas. Chas. Allen
Franklin Street
Irene Donoughy
Hastings
Neb
James Hoskins
J. McCann
Cuba City
Stella O'Neil
J. W. Coatsworth
James Coatsworth
Flossie
Atlantic City
N. J
Knights of the Globe
DeSoto House
B. J. Metzgar
Illinois Match Company
Joliet
Kansas City
A. J. Gleason
Northwestern
Engineer Coan
Mr. Gleason
J. Kundert
Florence Grandland
River Forest
Jacob Kundert
J. C. Spare
Roscoe Spensley
Dubuque
R. R. Edwards
Dubuqueness
Miller Bros
Henry Maxeimer
Clausseff
J. B. Simpson
Shullsburg
W. J. Kilpatrick
Hanover
Galena
J. W. Hillman
Denver
Colo
Colo. Corneilsen Steinstra
East Galena
Fred Edgerton
Henry Brown
Black Jack Mine
Henry Farenger
Bowden
Miss Hastings
Nebraska
Harl Hastings
Patrick Levins
Rice Township
Burlington
R. B. Higby
St. Paul
Lee Bahcelder
John Eckstein
Golden
G. W. Wallace
Detroit
Mich
J. F. Weinsehenk
J. Weinschenk
Spring Street
Galena Harp Orchestra
Turner Hall
J. B. Howard, Jr
Springfield
Allie Fowler
West
Michael Slattery
Savanna
Margaret Ryan
Margaret Glessner
East
Boston
Mass
New Hampshire
Frank DeSautelle
de Sautelle
Millwaukee
John Claussen
H. C. Brown
Lewiston
Mont
Claussen
Brown
Lancaster
Fourt
Grant County
Hilly Family Plans Montana Visit and Local Events
Mrs Bernard Hilly left for Montana on Monday to visit friends and be away for a time. Miss Cassilda Hilly hosts a dance Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Elizabeth Keppler. Schonoff's pets lose to North Ends of Galena 26 to 6 as El liot limits hits in a strong Galena pitching performance. The two teams will play soon. Rain last Saturday brings promise of a bountiful crop. Miss B Keppler returns to Dubuque on Wednesday. Mr Will Wabben attended Sunday’s game in Galena. Miss Julia Schonoff is very ill. The St Alwishes society for young men organized last Sunday with Bernard Mittendorf elected president.
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Sam
Ethel Vincent
Apple River
Addie Virtue
Jessie McKinley
Hanover
Adam Virtue
Laura Eustice
Galena
Ed Muchow
Pierce Richards
Henry Vincent
Necollins
Hazel Green
Jessie Eustice
George Rouse
Madison
Wis
W. J. Virtue
Rodden
Hannah Machow
Lucile Gaffner
Dan McCane
Joe Whitlam
Jessie
John Gilson
Elizabeth Richards
Alex Virtue
Jim Ginn
John Spare
Chicago
St. Mary's Hospital
Spare
Cleary
Dubuque
Frank Reed
Josiah Vincent
Elsie
Clara Hoskins
Nebraska
Dave Morrison
Iowa
A. J. McDonough
Mantorville
Minn
J. J. Lawton
Byron Lawton
Hawarden
Weston
Garfield Rodden
Orrison
Ireton
Cr. B. Cobb
North Hanover
Wm. Smith
J. Hagie
Matteson
Elizabeth
Mougin
Rice
Dave Hairlett
Rodden Star Lead Mining Company
Read
Star
Thomas Hicks
Stevens
Wilcox
Fred Roberts
Reliance
John Atkinson
David
Lucile
Cam
L. J. Fahy
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Hughes
Woodbine
Wallie
John McFaden
Rockford
James Spencer
Lupton
Add Adams
Springfield
Letha Sincox
J. W. Gawver
Stadel
John Eckstein
California
Peter, Perry
James Berryman
Carrie Reed
Lena
Bessie
Ourade
Colo
Vera Grande
Minnie Berryman
Wesley McFadden
Western Iowa
William Callahan
W. A. Werner
Warren
L. J. Foley
Freeport
John
Thomas Napper
Norfolk
Neb
J. W. Martin
Watertown
Henry
Edward
Tremayne
St. Louis
John Ewing
Della
Martha Atkinson
D. Atkinson
Monnier
Louis Anschutz
John Hocking
J. A. Adams
Henry Hicks
Bernard Hilly
Montana
Cassilda Hilly
Elizabeth Keppler
Schonoff
Elliot
B. Keppler
Will Wabben
Julia Schonoff
St. Alwishes Society of Young Men
Bernard Mittendorf
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Jesse
Jessie Whitham
Virtue Home
Black Jack
Big Joe
Cloran
Scales Mound
Barry Brothers
Marseilles
Wabben
John Handfeldt
Herman Schonoff
Birdie Brew
Cassie Hilby
Francis Desmond
la Crosse
D. R. Virtue
Council Hill
John Dignan
Schappsville
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