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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
9
A remodel of the Wallace building on Main Street is underway to house a new dry goods firm, likely Mann & Wickler, formerly Porter Mann & Wickler. Work includes a rear stair, upper-floor repairs, and extensive improvements. A September opening is probable with new stock already ordered.
Harry Doolin slipped from the curb onto the gutter on upper Franklin Street last evening and fractured his wrist. He was in a store until 9 pm then walked home, contacted a friend, and was carried away in a dazed state. The fracture was reduced and doctors expect a full, permanent recovery.
BE H. Sellers of Detroit leased land on the W A Ritter farm in East Galena township and began drilling. At about 40 feet yesterday the drill hit a rich resin jack ore showing a strong percentage, suggesting a profitable strike in the Lena district.
Illinois Central officials announce nearly 400000 will be invested in new rolling stock. The board has authorized twenty five coaches and chair cars ten baggage cars and ten mail cars to be built in the latest design and finish.
The Tribune announces a lively piano contest with a $300 Cable-Nelson piano prize for the top voter. Voting hinges on paid subscriptions and certificates, with 65 votes for three months and 260 for a year, plus back subscriptions earning three to 260 votes.
The Hoskins mine near Hazel Green will resume operations within days after repairs. The mine employs about a hundred men, with Kennedy mining good ore and running day and night. A Galena Galena Works mill repair deal was made and the mine is expected to restart soon. New Deal mine also repairing to resume. Galena interests run the Hazel Green mill, which was damaged by fire. Nearby Scales Mound area shows promise at Ritwegger farm mine with lead ore found at 70 feet.
Mrs John Patterson formerly of Hazel Green died at her Janesville home after a three week illness on July 25. She was 70 years old, born in New Castle England and came to the United States in 1858. She married John Patterson in 1858 at Hazel Green. he died in 1893. They had eight children, seven living. The couple lived in Platteville from 1882 until his death and Mrs Patterson moved to Janesville five years ago. Her body was brought to Platteville for burial from the home of A E Patterson with J Thomas Pryor officiating and Greenwood cemetery interment attended by all eight children.
For 500 dollars the Dubuque High Bridge company extended the option to buy the bridge to A O Fox of Madison Wisconsin to aid an interurban railroad project between Platteville and Dubuque. The extension expires January 2 1907. If not closed Fox may forfeit 1000 dollars placed with the bridge company president for a further extension to April 1.
Sabula physician Dr. Ayers was seriously burned in an acetylene gas explosion at his home gas plant. He sustained facial and upper body injuries and may lose his eyesight. He is receiving treatment at a Clinton hospital. Card of thanks from Mrs. Waters for support during her husband’s illness and death.
Norfolk, Aug 2 The United States allocates 550000 for Jamestown celebration structures and exhibits aimed at creating a colonial city along Hampton Roads. Buildings will follow colonial architecture, avoiding Greek or Roman forms, with green spaces and brick or shingle materials designed to harmonize in a unified style.
Business men on Main Street complain about dirt accumulation on the brick paving. R A Bratton swept in front of his Kraehmer building office and chalked Keep off the grass. A street sweeper purchase may be discussed at next week's council meeting.
The Father of Waters drops quickly exposing sand bars as the steamer Sidney becomes stuck on a bar opposite Kimbel's park. A coal barge was driven onto an unseen bar, later refloated after about an hour. River rafting is dangerous with pilots urged to stay alert.
Chicago market notes cattle receipts at 6000 with steady bids. Prices span good to fancy steers five fifty to six forty, cows and heifers three seventy five to five thirty five, range cattle four to five ten, yearlings four fifty to five fifty, feeders three seventy five to four twenty five, stockers three to three eighty five, calves three to six twenty six. Farm for rent commercial ad seeks German tenant for 200 acres with cash or share terms at Tribune office.
Popp and Desmond repurpose tailings from the Joplin Separating plant to build walks around their coal sheds and Greenwood Cemetery. The material resembles coarse cement when wet and hardens to a durable surface, reportedly superior to cinders and cheaper than lumber. If proven satisfactory, extensive use is planned this fall with Alderman Popp backing the trial.
T H Cornish writes from San Francisco to his sister in Galena describing a severe labor shortage for reconstruction. He notes high demand for brick layers carpenters painters and builders with daily wages from four to seven dollars and promises seven year opportunities for steady work.
In Rockford Illinois a dog was found with fly paper stuck over its eyes and head by a cruel person. Officer Glenny offered ten dollars for information leading to the offender, denouncing the act as cruel and alarming.
A railroad quarry worker named Steinbauch, engineer of the stationary engine, dropped heavy iron on his foot at the Rodden area quarry yesterday. The foot was badly crushed and he is unable to work, likely to stay home for several days. The injury was accidental.
A party including Misses Lucile Stryker Ava Hurst Ethel Spensley Francis Groves Lottie Roberts and Myrtle Renwick will visit Sunset Rock this evening. Lunch baskets will accompany them and supper will be eaten there at a notable county scenic spot frequented in summer.
Immense throngs attend the White City summer resort during the 11th week as bands such as the Kitties and Clan Johnstone provide music and entertainment. The Nelson family headline the free hippodrome acts while a Tribune benefit day on August 7 aims to attract 70,000 to 100,000 visitors. A miniature Tribune souvenir edition will be sold for the hospital fund.
The second annual reunion of the Old White School association gathers about 100 former students from nearby states and as far as Texas and Washington. Henry L. Green of Chicago is elected president. The day features a river steamer excursion and an old fashioned basket picnic. A banquet tomorrow night will conclude the event.
News arrived of the death of Mrs Christina Neuschwanger sister of David Heer of this city. She died Wednesday in California after a long illness. Former resident who left for Long Beach a year ago, about 60. Survived by many relatives here and in the west. The community regrets the loss.
Aug 2 Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports 17 year old John F P Crosby heir to at least a one million dollar fortune after Major Robert Crosby of Chicago dies. The high school student and athlete is working as a hired hand on Charles McConnell's Ripon area farm this summer taking his share of earnings.
A Northwestern wireman, arriving in the city yesterday, reports the severed wires likely broke rather than cut. He says the lines appeared broken and attributes the damage to winds overnight. He notes the wires were old and in poor condition.
John Collins a socialist lecturer from Chicago will speak on socialism at the corner of Main and Green streets in Galena this evening discussing key issues of the day and likely drawing a large audience. A shoe sale is announced for Saturday August 4 at Coateworth's Dry Goods Store with a free shoes giveaway for three customers who guess feet purchased.
Reports detail mutineers seizing Kronstadt fortress and a cruiser crew sailing to the Gulf of Finland. Sveaborg fights continue with heavy cannonade, authorities claim progress, while strikes and disorder spread through Russia. Prisoners move to shore as naval mutinies threaten Cronstadt and the broader revolt.
The Dead Letters division plans to return mail with a model address card to guide writers. The card urges plain ink and clear spelling of addressee name street number post office and state plus writer’s name and return address in the upper left corner. The measure aims to cut undelivered mail and aid the public and department.
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