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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
6
William Yeager, 23, employed at the Marseville mine near Stockton, was instantly killed when a triangular piece of casting fell 85 feet from the shaft top as he signaled for hoisting. An inquest was set for that afternoon. Yeager, a Morseville resident, was unmarried and survived by parents and relatives.
Norfolk July 28. Search light drills will be a key feature of the Jamestown Ter Centenary exposition. The text details powerful naval searchlights on battleships and cruisers, their range, uses in signaling navigation rescue and torpedo drill defense, and incidents of locating and rescuing men overboard at night.
Illinois Central officials warn of fire risk from sparks dropped by engines in dry grass along the track. Trainmen receive a report card to report fires to the nearest section foreman to prevent spread to adjacent fields.
Deviled ham regular ten cent cans now seven cents at Coatsworths clearing sale. Readers are invited to shop and save at the store conducting a rapid discount event.
Rain provides relief to parched fields and wilted crops, with farmers on the market noting improved crop prospects and strong demand for farm produce. Tomatoes, corn, and apples show varied prices amid expectations of a good fall harvest and brighter local business. Reports indicate ongoing prosperity in semi annual national business, labor shortages, and rising railway earnings and trade activity.
Residents of Bellevue and Galena gathered at Camp Wide Awake last Friday for a joint social event. Caterers Kelso Stryker and Hughey served a notable meal while Mrs Louise Swigart Ellis sang, drawing praise. The event was described as a memorable social occasion. A separate group traveled to Dubuque for dinner at Hotel Julien and a choral and dance program with local attendees from both towns.
The examination planned for Saturday was postponed because of insufficient applications. It will be held on August 18. Application blanks are available at the post office, and there is a good position open for interested applicants.
The Mississippi River Improvement association plans a major October meeting in Minneapolis with wide representation. Hon. David Sheean will attend from Galena as speakers tout the savings from river transport, arguing that even small per bushel cost reductions could cover government funding for upper river improvements within years.
On July 22, 1906 the Lena German Lutheran church dedicated its beautified house of worship. The morning service filled the church and a large evening audience heard sermons by Reverends Hansen of Beardstown and Pilz of Galena, closing a day seen as a peak in the congregation’s history.
Twelve Chicago Fresh air children arrived Saturday and will stay two weeks in local homes. They are placed with Mrs. R. L. Hertel, John Huebsch, Frank Tapley, Fred Wolford, Louis Schafer, Miss Clara Burton, Mrs. John Bawden, and four others hosted in Seales Mound at the homes of Mrs. August Steffen and Mrs. W. N. Trissider.
Company M arrived here from Springfield at 9 o clock Saturday morning after spending eight days at Camp Lincoln. They marched to the armory upon arrival and disbanded. All are in good health.
The funeral for John M. Ryan who died in Dubuque Friday morning was held at the Mississippi House in this city on Sunday. Services were at St. Michael's Catholic church at 2 p.m. Interment followed at East Side cemetery.
Over thirty county liquor dealers met at Turner hall to form a local Retail Liquor Dealers association, a branch of the Illinois Liquor Dealers association. Officers elected include Burrichter president Calderwood vice president Thode secretary Miller treasurer Zimmerman sergeant at arms.
New York dispatch notes a rush of wholesale pearl merchants to the Mississippi and western rivers. A 63 grain white pearl sold for 75 cents to the finder now reportedly valued at 15 000 dollars in a sale at 12 John street. A 99 grain pink drop offered for 5 000 dollars in Maiden Lane. Additional pearls up to 100 grains arrive from Vincennes Indiana Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and other pearl hunting centers.
August Baker of Guilford township was struck by a falling pitch fork while tending a hay fork on the A Hathaway farm. The fork fell from a high load and struck his back, seriously injuring him though he later began recovery.
The local council plans its annual picnic at Camp 19 on Tuesday August 7. They will depart the levee at 8 AM by boat for the camp, with many guests expected.
Agent P. J. McGinnis announces a Galena to Devil's Lake Wisconsin excursion on Thursday August 9. Round trip fare from Galena is 1.50 including all stations. The train departs at 6 AM and returns before midnight, promising a popular trip to a noted Wisconsin beauty spot.
Help wanted for underground labor at Mills mine near Hazel Green. Steady work with board on site. Wages at $2.25 per day. Inquire for Mr. Johnson at the mine. Also advertised good sugar corn at Coatsworth's clearing sale for 5 cents per can, originally 10 cents.
Linden Wisconsin reports that opposition from Cobb and the Northwestern Railroad led the Mineral Point and Northern to bypass Cobb and set a station at Whitson. Eight trains a day pass Whitson Junction, while Cobb offers no stop and travelers miss spending opportunities.
Sunday afternoon a fire gutted the upper story of Ben Werner’s East Dubuque house, origin says gasoline stove. Mrs. J S Branstetter suffered two broken fingers helping remove furniture. Alarm at 1 15 pm. firemen arrived after the upper structure had burned. lower part saved. Werner, a local stone mason, is well known.
No arrests were made and sheriff of La Fayette county says there are no warrants or charges against anyone near Leadmine Wisconsin in the Roy Treganza case. Residents call the death natural and say the four youths rumor is unfounded while Cuba City officers checked the chatter.
Miss Myrtle Renwick county superintendent of schools leads an effort to establish a branch of the Illinois Teachers Reading Circle in the county. The state group, presided over by Alfred Bayliss, has existed fourteen years and plans to enroll many teachers at the county institute, with several books selected for annual reading.
The Sporting World notes July 29 30 Independence at Ga na August 1 2 Independence at In dependence August 3 Wausau at Galena August 4 5 Maquoketa at Galena. A sixth inning Leemaster stop on Parish’s hotliner doubled Hodson, who is raising his average with two doubles yesterday. Homrich had two hits, Bantz went 3 for 4, MecBane doubled in the first and tripled in the eighth, Quinn made a fine catch of Sex ton’s fly.
Galena held a comfortable lead but Independence tied it in the sixth. A run in the ninth, courtesy of Quinn stealing second and scoring on an error, sealed the win for Galena as Hodson was slated to pitch next.
Wausau beat Green Bay yesterday by 3 to 2 as Coover had a single and O Day two hits with two runs. Since joining Wausau the duo has helped the club to five wins, three losses. Dubuque released pitchers Cook and Kennedy. Crews signed with Mc Farland. Ives of Freeport broke his ankle and will miss the rest of the season. West Ends shut out Morrison 3 to 0 as Muneh and Wagner pitched. Miller of Maquaketa beat Waterloo 6 to 5 for Oskaloosa. Muscatine businessmen plan to take over local team, paying unpaid bills. Murray moved from Muscatine Independents to Washington, Ia. Muscatine beat Chicago Wagars won 7 to 6 following a ninth-inning rally led by Chayka, who fanned 17.
The Post Office Department in Washington issued a fraud order against the Vineless Potato Co promoters. Postal inspectors, aided by findings from the Agricultural Department, labeled the vineless potato a fake. Promoter W D Darst led the venture, which claimed rapid, cheap production using sawdust and potatine. The government moved to stop mails from promoting these claims. Croquet sets 48c a set at Coatsworth's. Folding go-carts only $1.69 at Coatsworth's.
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