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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
2
Classifieds advertise single copies and weekly carrier delivery options. The ad lists per week and per month rates and a yearly subscription price of five dollars, indicating a locally delivered newspaper promotion for readers seeking regular issues.
Mrs Richard London oldest citizen of Shullsburg died July 31 at 4 30 am at her daughter Mrs Jas Harty's home She was born in 1807 in Treland County Waterford Ireland and came to the United States with her husband about nine years ago She attended the Catholic church last Sunday and was in good health prior to death Her husband died eight years earlier at age 100
Fire at the Smith cheese factory five miles northeast of Shullsburg Wisconsin destroyed the building early Saturday. Fred Miller and family occupied the plant and slept through the blaze until Mrs Miller woke from smoke. Origin undetermined. The insured factory belonged to local farmers and carried 700 dollars coverage.
Rockford Illinois August 3 a copy of the annulment of the marriage of Ethan C Lewis and Clara Lewis formerly of Winnebago was filed in the circuit clerk s office. The decree signed July 18 in Cook county supreme court found Clara had a former husband and thus the marriage to Ethan C Lewis was null and void with no costs and no further action.
A list of candidates announces runs for Illinois General Assembly and Jo Daviess County offices. W H Shons William W Krape James F Leckley John R Gilson Edward Menzimer J C Williams Robert Irwin A L Hathaway seek Republican primaries for positions including state legislator sheriff treasurer clerk and county judge. Also Joplin Machinery offers three Prospect drill outfits for sale.
Platteville hums as a busy mining center with major producers like The Beacon Light and The Grant County, plus numerous yet organized sites. Wages rise, housing tight, rail lines expand, and local banks renovate as the region reports near 400,000 pounds shipped in late July, with dividends planned at Sunset and continued drilling at Belle and related mines. Belmont trip notes Platteville’s spread and the district’s robust activity despite risks and occasional missteps.
Belmont, a town of 700, features a prosperous farming belt near the Platteville mounds. The Crescent Mining company plans incorporation with 600 shares at $20 par after a stockholders meeting in Belmont. Evidence of mining is limited south of Belmont, with nearby Calamine showing potential development.
The outline lists games across towns Maquoketa Galena Leland Highland or Mineral Point Fennimore and Lawrence. It notes public interest and team results with remarks on Hank O Day and managers seeking engagements. The piece mocks failed scheduling attempts and praises Iowa players for saving a game amid periodic misfires.
The Independence ball club fell for the fourth straight time, 3 to 0, as Galena dominated with strong pitching by Strong who allowed six hits. Hitting leaders for Independence included Kilpatrick Cobb and Parish with two hits, while Galena tallied three runs in the third, fifth and sixth. Krueger, Homrich, and others contributed, with notes on lineup changes and upcoming games against Maquoketa and the Leland Giants.
A cluttered ad lists glassware including lemon squeezers and tumbler sets, plus hammocks, croquet sets, napkins, water pitchers, jelly tumblers, and go carts. Prices range from a penny per item to several dollars, with several items marked as specials or values and heavy discounts noted. Numerous misreads and typos remain from the OCR.
Local ads advertise clearing sale prices on parlor lamps to make room for new goods at Coatsworths. Drug store promotes Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from Modern Pharmacal Co and other remedies sold by H N Hollander and Siniger Siniger. Also mentions pasture for cattle, carpet samples, and a real estate listing by Mrs C Genz Hazel Green Wisconsin.
Notice lists parties seeking mining lands leases and mines in Illinois Wisconsin districts with Nelson J. Russell of Rockford as contact. Mentions bank references and a big inside sale. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with life insurance rate reduction and various remedies and products from local druggists, a High Street residence sale, and newly arrived July Victor talking machine records at Coastworths Dry Goods Store.
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