Shake Up At Freeport As Moriarity Replaces Malven
Freeport baseball club directors hire William Moriarity of Clinton as manager and release Nick Malven. Moriarity plans to bring Clinton players, dictating terms, while readers critique league limits and small town baseball economics. The piece ends with a nod to local cheer and a plug for Blum's ginger ale.
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Nick Malven
Freeport
Mal
Freeport Baseball Club
William Moriarity
Clinton
Malven
Moriarity
Galena
Illinois
John T. Powers
Green Bay
Hodson Signs With Dubuque for Trial
Ray Hodson of this city will be given a tryout with the Dubuque baseball team. Manager Hines has signed another pitcher and Hodson, from Galena, gained notice after a strong season with the Galena independent team. He recently returned home and reported to Hines at Springgeld for evaluation. Hodson is a young man with good curves and speed.
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Dubuque
Ray Hodson
Hines
Tom Hodson
Galena
California
Hodson
Springgeld
Colorado and Return Excursions for G A R Encampment
From Chicago daily August 30th to September 4th rates to Denver and back, with low fares from all points. One night Denver to Chicago, two fast trains daily. Special G A R trains depart Chicago September 2nd, through without change. From Denver side trips to mountain scenery and Colorado hotels with full information and reservations via W. B. Kuiskero, P T M Chicago.
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Chicago
Denver
Colorado
W. B. Kuiskero
P.T. M
Galena Ball Team Schedules Five Maquoketa Tests
The Galena basketball schedule lists Aug 10 Clinton at Livingston, Aug 11 Dubuque at Galena, Aug 12 Hanover at Hanover, Aug 13 Morrison at Galena, Aug 14 Morrison at Galena, and Aug 16 Maquoketa at Bellevue along with Aug 17 Maquoketa at Bellevue and Aug 19 20 Maquoketa at Galena, a five game Maquoketa run that could settle the Independent championship.
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Galena
Clinton
Livingston
Dubuque
Hanover
Morrison
Maquoketa
Bellevue
Great Carnival at Bellevue for August Street Fair
Bellevue correspondent notes preparations for the Merchants Street fair and carnival August 14 to 19 with August 16 as Dubuque day. A large business turnout is expected, Knights of Columbus and Cascade day on the 17th, special train and excursion rates arranged, and a Galena Independents versus Makoketa Athene series slated for local diamonds alongside famed Exposition Company attractions. Prairie Queen flour advertisement included.
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Dubuque
Broad Mississippi
Bellevue
Dubuque Times
Dabngnue Commércial Club
Knights of Columbus
Cascade
Lacheman-Keeteh Exposition Company
Galena
Hank O'Day
Peoria
Makuoketa Athenes
Freeport district camp meeting at Lena grounds opens Thursday
The Freeport district prepares for its Lena camp grounds session with improved facilities including a two story W H and F M S building, new white approaches, and eye lights. Excursion trains on Sundays, G A R day, Epworth League day, and Missionary day feature three special programs with speakers like Dr Harden and Hugh Smith. Local pastors pledge support to ensure a beneficial, uplifting gathering for all attendees.
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Freeport
Association
Lena
Camp Meeting Association
G.A.R
Harden
Hugh Smith
Evangelist
Los Angeles
Cal
Theatre Attraction Fair Week at Opera House
Manager Scheerer announces the National Theatre Company, a premier repertoire group, will be the fair week attraction at the Opera House. Street Commissioner Geiger has crews cutting weeds citywide. Repairs at South Presbyterian Church should finish before next Sunday with regular services expected then.
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Scheerer
National Theatre Company
Opera House
Geiger
South Presbyterian Church
Fishing trip ends with catfish trophies at Thode camp
Chris Dirseh and Edward returned from a morning fishing trip to Thode's camp with a fine lot of catfish as trophies. Workmen dig a trench across Main street at Warren street to lay sewer pipes for the High School, done to avoid delaying street paving. Bert McBride of Monroe becomes a cigar maker at the Standard factory, joining 32 workers to meet demand. Fred B Kroger resigns Helm's grocery clerk post for a position with J P Stadel & Co of Apple River, leaving many friends wishing him success.
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S. Chris Dirseh
Edward
Thode
Main Street
Warren Street
Bert McBride
Monroe
Wis
Standard Factory
Fred B. Kroger
Helm’s
J.P. Stadell&Co
Apple River
Fred
Celia Drenning
Gus
Duluth
Harry Mannell
Harry
Mid Week Prayer Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The regular mid week prayer meeting will be held at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening. Topic Whatsoever a Man Soweth Gal 9 7 9. A L Burracker is the leader for the evening. Everybody welcome.
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First Presbyterian Church
A.L. Burracker
Hauling Stone to High School Progresses with Brick Walls
Hauling Stone to High School reports completion of hauling a car load of fine stone from William Penn & Co of Superior Wisconsin. Construction on the new building advances with brick partition walls under erection this morning.
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Popp & Desmond
William Penn & Co
Superior
Wis
Seven Walton disciples march to Wise's on the Mississippi
A panic grips the Wise's neighborhood as seven armed Walton enthusiasts set out at three in the morning to depop water the river. The party includes Charles Grove William Stephenson Charles Hodson Bert Smith DeLos Childs George Spratt and Harry LePert.
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Wise's
Mississippi
Walton
Charles Grove
William Stephenson
Charles Hodson
Bert Smith DeLos Childs
George Spratt
Harry LePert
K of C Picnic Plans Transport To Camp Nine
Knights of Columbus members and families will enjoy a basket picnic at Camp Nineteen tomorrow with guests from Cuba City and East Dubuque. Transportation includes Gear's ferry, Dr Kittoe's launch, and a street car. those unable to ride may take the 10 o clock Burlington train to the Junction where a boat will shuttle them to the camp. Ladies are asked to provide cups for coffee, coffee on site prepared by the committee. Chas Blams carbonators waters promoted as wholesome and refreshing.
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Knights of Collumbus
Rical
Cuba City
East Dubuque
Gear
Dr. Kittoe
Soltlock
Burlington
Captain Fisher Injured in Building Repairs Incident
Captain William Fisher, custodian of the Grant Home, met with a painful accident Monday while aiding repairs. A window fell on his hand with great force, causing a painful bruise but no broken bones.
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William Fisher
Grant Home
Runaway Marriage in Galena Ends Before Train
A Milwaukee man Charles W. Guy aged 26 and Edith L. Loomis of Janesville aged 21 wed in Galena after a rushed license. Judge Rippin officiated. clerks later called it a runaway match as no minister could be found and the couple departed on a train.
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Galena
Williams
Milwaukee
Edith L. Loomis
Janesville
County Clerks Office
Local residents and visitors noted in city social items
Various short notices report cement walks being laid or improved at multiple properties including Prospect street and Main Franklin streets. People travel to Dubuque and Rockford for events, visits, and vacations. several locals visit Galena, Portland Exposition, or summer trips. Names include J.8. Helm, Misses Barns, Mahoney, Hurley, and many others with ties to Dubuque, Freeport, Benton, Jefferson, and Chicago.
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J.8
Helm
Prospect Street
Margaret Barns
Lizzie Mahoney
Maggie Hurley
Dubuque
FE. Baese
Elizabeth
Freeport
Horace Newhall
Chicago
Mes. K. Newhall
Beach Street
Loretta Ross
Corwith
Rockford
Thomas Calvert
Jefferson
George Grange
Mineral Point Wis
Thomas Hillery
Benton
William Scheerer
Portland
Ore
George Peacock
New Diggings
Walter Slattery
de Soto House
Galena adopts annual tax ordinance for 1905 budget
The Galena city council enacts a comprehensive 1905 tax plan totaling 1887 dollars for city operations. It specifies allocations for salaries, hydrants, streets, electric light, Grant Park, volunteer fire service, bonds, printing, Market House, cemetery upkeep, judgments, and general expenses. It also imposes a library tax of two mills and a separate school district tax of 16500 dollars, with Clerk duties to transmit certified copies for tax extension.
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City of
Galena
Grant Park
Old City
Schoe
Jo Daviess County
State of
Illinois
JoDaviess County
Charles Scherrer
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