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Newspaper

Galena Tribune

Location

Galena, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1906

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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