Democrats Frame A County Ticket In Local Convention
In a busy county gathering, over fifty delegates nominated a full county ticket. The slate includes county judge Philip Clark Galena county treasurer Nicholas Murphy Apple River and superintendent William H. Martin Scales Mound, county clerk Charles W. Bannaid Jr Elizabeth and sheriff Jacob Meffley Galena. The convention chose Dr D G Smith of Elizabeth as chair and Dr A L Wenner of East Dubuque as secretary. The central committee elected Dr M H Cleary as chairman and Frank Sheean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Smith
Elizabeth
A. L. Wenner
East Dubuque
Philip Clark
Galena
Nicholas Murphy
Apple River
William H. Martin
Scales Mound
Chas. W. Bannaid, Jr
Jacob Meffley
Ga- Tena
M. H. Cleary
Frank Sheean
Thos. G. Foley
Walter Murphy
John F. Pierce
George W. Krise
Hill—Thomas_ Birbeck
William Skene
August Dirpont
Dunleith
B. Kuhl
John Kass
Chris Thill
East Galena
Otto Willey
John Eckstein
D. G. Kennedy
J. D. Crowley
John Coveny
Edward McGough
E. J. Schreck
Guilford
John Huisman
Hugh Callahan
Philip Duerr
Hanover
John McIntyre
C. Goldhagen
Menominee
John E. Bennett
Henry Schnieder
Herman Brummer
Patrick Brew
Nora—W. K. Marshall
B. P. Kepner
Fred Chaffee
Pleasant Valley
B. Laughlin
Geo. Winters, Jr
Charles Zink
Rawlins
Gus Nichol
Rice
A. F. Jennings
Rush
J. M. Fiedler
Stockton
Martin Sughrone
Dan Donahue
Edward Clark
West Galena
William McKernan
Jos. Guggenheim
Gus Thode
Michael McManus
Louis Homrich
M. J. Dillon
John Kuchemann
Woodbine
Patrick Murphy
Andrew Artman
Clinton Printers Strike Over Non Union Job Printing
The Clinton Herald composing room printers quit at 4 15 Saturday afternoon over management accepting work from a non union job printing office and asking them to set it on linotype machines. The strike draws local union labor attention and its outcome is awaited.
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Clinton
Town
Clinton Herald
Herald
Voting Grows Strong in Tribune Piano Contest Showdown
The Galena Daily Tribune notes brisk voting as a piano prize contest proceeds. Voting certificates are earned by paid subscriptions and back payments, with 65 votes for three months and 260 for a year. The $300 Cable-Nelson piano goes to the top vote getter among young city workers.
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Tribune
O. C. Kraehmer
Galena
O. Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
Sen
Wet August Rain Causes Crops Loss Across Counties
Heavy August rainfall renewed floods across the region with widespread damage. Oats shocked in vales were washed away and cattle nearly drowned near Small pox creek bottoms. In Freeport county, losses reach 250000 dollars as grain and crops are wiped out, signaling small harvests and potential price increases.
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Galena
Freeport
Hanover Minister to Wed Edith Geiger in Galena
The Hanover Journal reports the forthcoming marriage of Rev. Theo Balcoff of Hanover and Miss Edith Geiger of Galena. The ceremony is to be held August 11 at the Geiger family home in Galena, with local anticipation already high and congratulations offered in advance.
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Theo. Balcoff
Hanover
Edith Geiger
Galena
First Presbyterian Church
Excursion to Devils Lake Draws Many From Here
This morning's trip to Devil's Lake Wisconsin attracted heavy turnout with over fifty locals among the four coach Northwestern train party. Extra cars were added at Montfort and several hundred excursionists visited the lake. return travel is planned for this evening. Police in Moscow captured Mauser rifles and revolvers with revolutionary proclamations and apprehended several suspected militants. thirty six suspects expelled. In Lublin province peasants murdered four signal men upon arriving to incite against landlords.
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Northwestern
Devil's Lake
Wis
Montfort
Moscow
Revolutionary Fighting Legion
New Revolutionary Committee
Warsaw
Tchemerniki
Lublin
New York Paper Tells Of Mines Here
The New York Commercial reports Wisconsin zinc prospects near Ishpeming and Houghton. It notes a 40 mile square area showing zinc mineralization near the Galena lead district, with deposits hidden below water level, delaying discovery and development.
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New York
Wisconsin
New York Commercial
United States
John H. Quinn
Ishpeming
Mich
Houghton
Galena
Tilinois
Evening Wedding Sealed for Jessie DuBois and William Gammelin
Miss Jessie DuBois and William Gammelin were married at the German Lutheran parsonage last evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Klindtworth officiated with Charles DuBois and Lena Gammelin as attendants. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home, with more than thirty guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie DuBois
William Gammelin
Klindtworth
Charles DuBois
Lena Gammelin
William DuBois
Buglberg’s
Salena
New Engines for Burlington Largest in the World
Burlington added thirty Pacific type passenger locomotives to its fleet. Each engine runs seventy-five feet long, weighs 187 tons, and features seventy-four inch drive wheels. Twenty-one foot Woller tubes are the longest used. Tenders carry 26,000 pounds of coal and 6,000 gallons of water. The engines answer faster schedules and heavier trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Road
Purchasing Stock for Store Opens New Dry Goods
Mrs Mann and Wughlett return from Chicago where they purchased stock for the new dry goods store to be opened by Mann Wickler and Haughlett. Mr Wickler accompanied the partners but fell ill and was forced to return home to Scales Mound. His condition is somewhat improved.
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Mann
Wughlett
Chicago
Messrs. Mann
Hughlett
Messrs. Mann, Wickler & Haughlett
Wickler
Scales Mound
Passed Away at Dubuque Well Known Hanover Lady Is Dead
Mrs Gen Jeffers of Hanover died this afternoon at Finley hospital Dubuque. She was a well known resident here and many friends will regret her death.
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Hanover
T. BE. Moore
Gen. Jeffers
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Stranger King Disappears After Borrowed Watch In Galena
A Galena hotel tale centers on a young man named King who borrowed a watch from a DeSoto house employee and vanished. He arrived from Ohio, left on the northbound Burlington train, leaving a $6 board bill unpaid. A traveling man later reported a missing shirt as inquiries began. King, a total stranger to Galena, left town with no plans to return.
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DeSoto House
King
Ohio
King J
Burlington Depot
Sanford
Galena
Freight Made Fast Time Northwestern Car of Freight
A carload of sugar moved from Milwaukee to this city in thirteen hours marking a record for speed on the Northwestern line. Shipped Wednesday morning at seven, it arrived last evening to Barretts wholesale house, beating the usual twenty four hour transit time.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Barretts Wholesale House
Stockton Man Pays Fine
Two strangers from near Stockton entered a city saloon spree and then tried to lodge in a lower Galena street house. They slept on the front room floor until discovered by the resident, who alerted police. Officer Henry pil pil led them to the station. magistrate Bentley fined each five dollars and they paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Lower Galena Street
Henry Pil
Old Settlers Picnic Highlights Veteran J B Howard Visit
J B Howard Sr. travels to Dubuque for Twin Springs Old Settlers gathering. The pioneer resident, long in Galena and Dubuque areas, attends annual picnic with Governor Cummings and other speakers. Organization began in 18 with 718 members, 437 now living.
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Ion
J.B. Howard
Dubuque
Ilon
J. B. Howard
Twin Springs
Mr. Howard
Great Northwest
Galena
Cummings
Hanover Couple Weds In Simple Episcopal Ceremony
A pretty wedding was solemnized this afternoon in Hanover when Charles W. Bearsley and Bertha Sanderson, both of Hanover, joined in matrimony at the Episcopal church parsonage with Rev. YoMtrmaulicl officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bearsley
Mias Bertha Sanderson
Hanover
Episcopal Church
TiFsonage
Pinnacle Mining to Open East Side Mine in September
Pinnacle Mining Company plans to start operations on the East side mining property around early September after a idle period in hot weather. R A Bratton reports a new strike on Grant Mining and Lumber Co. property and will travel to the site following the discovery.
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Pinnacle Mining Company
R. A. Bratton
Potosi
Grant Mining and Lumber Co
Prominent Wisconsin resident killed by train at Boscobel
News arrives of Frank Sorrell's death in Boscobel Wisconsin after being struck by a passing Milwaukee railroad train while crossing tracks. He was a longtime lumber businessman, 45, and leaves a family.
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Wisconsin
Frank Sorrell
Boscobel
Wis
Sorrell
Milwaukee Railway
Death of Mrs. Isaac Mayer Former City Resident
Mrs. Isaac Mayer of Philadelphia died after a week’s illness. Born in East Fork about 60 years ago, she came to this city thirty five years ago with her father Thomas Edwards, who ran a hotel. In 1879 she married Isaac Mayer of the clothing trade. She leaves her husband two sons Willie and Henry two sisters Annie Edwards of England and Mrs Gleason of Philadelphia and a brother William of Lafayette Indiana.
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Isaac Mayer
Philadelphia
East Fork
Mary Edwards
Thomas Edwards
Wm.Hurst
Willie
Henry
Invention Inquiries Reach R J Edwards From Winona Club
R J Edwards of this city received a communication from the Arlington club of Winona Minnesota regarding several of his inventions. It is likely he will visit Winona soon to investigate. The club aims to develop local industry and may establish a plant to manufacture Edwards patent spring and possibly automobiles with the spring attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Edwards
Arlington Club
Winona
Minn
Mr. Edwards
Mr. Edward
Fire Turns Liddle Child’s Care Into Tragedy
West Dubuque residents awoke to a fatal burn accident when two year old child of Mrs Henry Liddle pulled a plug from a wringer washing machine. The scalding water flooded the boy’s limbs as his mother rushed in. Doctors fear he will not survive.
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West Dubuque
Henry Liddle
East Dubuque
Threshing Machine Arrives From Wrecking Pass Through City
Wrecking Bros. and Foecking Bros. of Guilford were in town to haul a new threshing outfit purchased recently. The machine will head to Michael Ehrler farm for the first threshing of the season, though recent rain has slowed progress.
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Wrecking Bros
Foecking Bros
Guilford
City
Michael Ehrler
Mrs Hollander Hosts Dinner For Miss Edith Geiger
Mrs J Geiger and Mrs W J Hollander entertained at the Geiger home with a dinner in honor of Miss Edith Geiger. The table featured floral decoration and favors of tiny bride's trunks filled with rice, shared by guests. Many friends attended and the evening was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Geiger
W. C. Geiger
W. J. Hollander
Jane Geiger
Miss Geiger
Fire damages minor as carts offered at cheap prices
A small fire at a private dwelling caused little damage before firefighters arrived. Nearby listings include tickets to Chicago on sale August 4 to 6 and round trip fare details. Coatesworth's advertises children's go carts and baby carriages ranging from $1.69 to $25.
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Nois Central
Uckets
Chicago
T. L. McDermott
Wm. Smith
Coateworth's
Republican Convention Opens in Warren with Delegates Admitted
The Jo Daviess county Republican convention convened at Warren after an 10:30am start and a 1pm adjournment. Judge W. T. Hodson presided, C. G. A. Hammond chaired the county central committee, and C. A. Walters was secretary. A credentials committee admitted delegates from Apple River to Woodbine, with Wm. Rippin named county judge and other officers slated from primaries.
James Brooks Moved From Hospital to Poor Farm
James Brooks, an elderly man from East Dubuque, is reported moved to the county poor farm after being brought to the city hospital. Paralyzed and in bad condition, officials hope for possible long life though he is over eighty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brooks
East Dubuque
Brook
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Alice Edwards
Maud Gaffney
Sree
Eldora Meeter
Hattie Lind
Aes W
Adele Toepel Sheers
Edith Millhouse
Tee Enes
Alice Williams
Franklin Street
Devils Lake
Bride's
Burlington
OLD Settlers Picnit
East Side
Mrs. W. J. Hollander
County
Warren
Illinois Central
Jo Daviess County
C G. A. Hammond
W. T. Hodson
C. A. Walters
C. A. Hammond
Geo. Peppon
J. J. Gary
M. J. Platt
Lamont
Wm. Rippin
J. C. Williams
Edw. Menzimer
Myrtle Renwick
W. Tapley
Frank Barnes
M. F. Atchison
Hen Chapman
N. A.gault
L. Fablinger
J. M. Blake
W. Wilcox
August Grube
John Boldt
Thomas Trudgian
W. L. Limage
J. J. Pot Iter
W. D. Irwin
BE. C. Coombs
H. Jobe
W. A. Wolcott
D. H. Campbell
M. B. White
John Golden
Peten Thin
BE. A. Milligan
Nora—Frank E. Chaffee
J. A. Scofield
Adam Wallace
Horatio Keant
D. L. Carroll
J. 8
Carroll
J. H. Smith
Derrick Vanderheyden
Roy Scadden
H. B. Chet
George Stock
P. Shamberger
F. E B. Shubert
Welrick
Samuel Dower
Levi Williams
James Webster
J. A. Adams, Jr
Wm. Lalty
C. Lincox
Thompson
Fred Evans
John H. Dittmar
Walter W. Laird
John H. Winters
Vinegar Hill
William Doxey
Thomas J. Graham
Wards Grove
D. T. Blewett
Carl Lemper
George C.lish
Samuel Hughlett
W. Allen
Fred Holz
John C. Boeyers
James Hudson
B. F. Meusel
D. A. Callahan
HE. A. Hardt
West Galen
C. A. Asmus
Charl Jrove
W. A. Vehren
Adam J. Fetz
Joseph Bauer
James B. Gion Woodbine
Charles Wilcox
Samuel, Groezinger
Adam Brown
Wesley Prink
A. M. Long
John F. Allen
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