Galena Team Tourneys and Local Baseball Gossips
The Galena team travels to Ulan to face Independents as young pitcher Perce seeks a strong debut. Morrison visits Sunday and Monday. Morri son’s three wins in four against Galena set up a chance to even the series. Dubuque topped Clinton 7 to 0 as Koukalik held the line and Barlo and Moriarity left Clinton. Baseball gossip notes Peoria’s six errors to Davenport’s four and Freeport’s 6 1 victory over Wausau as rumors swirl of Joe McGinnity joining St. Louis.
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Galena
Ulanover
Lhanover
Perce
Independents
Morrison
Clinton
Dubuque
Koukalik
Bishop
Moriarity
Barlow
Freeport
Chinton
Ladley
Davidson
Reagan
Hughes
Reitz
Peoria
Davenport
Wausau
Joe McGinnity
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
MeGtinnity
Methayn
Obituary for Lawrence Ginthner of Wabasha Minnesota
Lawrence Ginthner longtime Wabasha resident and tailor businessman dies at his family home. Funeral held at St Felix Church with high mass. Survived by wife two sons Julia and Mrs Parmerly and other relatives. Born in Germany he came to America as a youth and built a clothing business in Wabasha.
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Wabasha, Minn
Lawrence Ginthner
Galena
F Iferald
Wabasha
St. Felix Church
Wurst
Father Reinhart
Pesehges
Theilman
Old City
Lawrences Crithaers
3Uden
Germany
America
Ohio
Chicago
Jena
George
Agton
Julia
Parmerly
California
Rock Island Mayor McCashrin Aims at Congress
Local politicians dismiss the Rock Island mayor as peculiar while praising his bold stunts. McCashrin, an independent who fought railroads, served as legislator briefly before being unseated and now serves as mayor. He shows labor sympathy by shoveling dirt publicly and delivers street speeches denouncing corporations. Possible congressional bid noted as a future move.
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Rock Island
United States
Great Northern
Geo Washington McCashrin
Chicago
McCaskrin
McCashrin
Personal visits and calls in Galena on weekend
A string of short personal mentions from Galena and nearby towns notes Mr Hugh Connor of Weston in Galena, Charles Weider of Menominee calling, Sincox of Seales Mound in town, G A Walters registered at DeSoto, and several others including trips to Milwaukee Green stock buyer Kit Andrews, and visits by Mr and Mrs Pooley Seales Mound. Also mentions travel to Warren and Dubuque, and departures for Chicago, Ottawa Ontario and Portland for exhibitions and family visits.
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Hugh Connor
Weston
Galena
Charles Weider
Menominee
Charles R. Sincox
Seales Mound
G. A. Walters
Elizabeth
DeSoto
Swan
Munday
G. Lehmohl
Milwaukee
Phil Friesenecker
Hampton
William George
Shulsburg
Kit Andrews
Yazel Green
J. G. Boyle
Davis
James Pooley
John Schoenhardt
C Gynn
Warren
Margaret Coveny
Chicago
Mrs
David Coveny
Jackson Street
Praniis Bea To Enter Benedict Order After Upcoming Marriage
Praniis Bea of Cuba City, long known locally, will join the Benedictine order. He is to wed Miss Nettie Ferris of Menominee on November 16. Congratulations are extended.
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Praniis Bea
Cuba City
Order of
Benedicts
Nettie Ferris
Menumniore
Mining News From Galena Lead District Sparks Bonanza Hopes
Galena area reports show Henry Wilhelm and John Metzgarv sinking 52 feet on Patrick McCarthy land near West Diggings uncovering a potentially vast lead ore body. Pieces range from one to twenty pounds, with prospecting expanding as shares sold by Simon Singer & Co and Waters indicate substantial ore in sight. Prospects for new discoveries remain fair as nearby Snipe Hollow pits are revived.
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Galena
Henry Wilhelmi
John Metzgarv
Patrick McCarthy
Simon Singer & Co
Waters
Hone
Relics and Civil War artifacts on display at reunion venue
Soldiers and Sailors Association HQ at the former Gus Edler tailor shop will host a reunion exhibit with Galenians relics from the Civil War, plus a large shell and cannon ball collection from Vicksburg owned by Paul Gerlel and missies from Murfreesboro and Stone River owned by Wm Hoskins Coe. Prairie Queen flour, real estate ads, and farm listings accompany sale notices by J. H. Sale Neo 228 Mam Galena Hl.
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Soldiers and Sailors Association
Gus Edler
Galenians
Vicksburg
Tennessee
Paul Gerlel
Wm. Hoskins & Coe
Murfreesboro
Stone River
Savell
J. H. Sale
State Fair Promises Great Success This Year
The Fifty-Third State Fair opens in Springfield on September 30 and runs to October 7 with grand livestock displays, largest machinery and vehicle exhibits, and extensive farm products. Southern and western states will showcase products, railroads plan to offer one fare roundtrip, and speed horse purses rise. A new 150-horse barn and a $30,000 dairy cattle barn are under construction, with famous Illinois bands performing. amperes of entertainment planned, including civic carnival attractions at night and an enhanced electrical district display.
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Springfield
State Board of Agriculture
United States
Southern
Western
Ilinois
Illinois
Olinois
Linois Watch Factory
Goodman
Fourth Regiment
Decatur
Spencer
Peoria
DeMolay
Bloomington
Jeffrie
Jacksonville
French
Lincoln
Freeport
Notice Fireman Meeting for Parade Arrangements
A meeting at the Leadmine Lose Co. will be held Monday evening at 7210 oeark to arrange appearances in the parade on Tuesday. W. H. Hirst is listed as Poremian.
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Leadmine Lose Co
O’eark
W. H. Hirst
Poremian
Wave of Moves In Galena As Locals Return From Camp
Messrs W L and W D Kelly and Michael Quigley returned from Kellys Island where they spent the week in camp on the shores. They will reside in Galena. Mr Joseph Gladden of Pittsburg has rented the Claw residence on Beach Street and will make Galena his future home. Mr T A Moore acted as agent for Mr Claer in renting the property.
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Messrs
W. L
W. D. Kelly
Michael Quigley
Kelly’s Island
Patcher of Waters
Galena
Joseph Gladden
Pittsburg
Penn
TLS. Claw
Beach Street
T. &. Moore
Claer
County bridge inspectors tour Mast Galena area
Messrs. Irwin Lincox and Marfield of the county board bridge committee with the highway commissioners of Mast Galena visited the township this morning to inspect several wooden structures in poor repair.
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Messrs. Irwin
Lincox and
Marfield
County Board
Highway Commissioners
Mast Galena
Edward Lacy Promoted to Osage Station Agent
Edward Lacy, formerly day operator at Illinois Central, is promoted to station agent at Osage. John Lyory becomes night operator in Galena, with Dell Jeffery filling his former post. Lacy plans to move his family to Osage soon after leaving for the new office last evening.
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Edward Lacy
Ilinois Central
Osage
Town
Lacy
Galena
John Lyory
Dell Jeffery
Will Hold Tri County Meet
A special Stephenson County Medical Society meeting is planned for next Tuesday to discuss a three county gathering with Stephenson Daviess and likely Roll during late September. An eminent Chicago physician will address the meeting in Stephenson City as preparations for the event proceed.
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Stephenson County Medical Society
Stephenson
Do Daviess and Roll
Standard
Stephenson County Society
Chicago
Galena Axle Grease Co advances can filling machines fame
The Galena Axle Grease Co on the East Side reports strong orders for can and bottle filling devices for powders pastes and liquids. A new one ounce can filler for Red Cross flavoring powder made by H S Peterson Co of Chicago works with a simple hopper agitator and conveyor and will ship in a few days.
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Galena Axle Gease Co
Red Cross
H.S. Peterson & Co
Chicago
Axel Grease Co
Ji GO
Schoolcraft
Perawar
Freeport Polo game mocked by Journal writer in humorous piece
A Freeport versus Polo baseball game gets a roast from a Journal humorist. The piece mocks bush leaguers and spectators, with witty barbs about Polo and Freeport, while urging restraint and fair treatment of smaller towns. The writer’s antics draw rebukes from Freeport supporters who demand tangible results before criticism.
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Freeport
Polo
Frereport
Polo Grounds
Sehneiberg
Schneibere
League
Journal
Man
Ron Twiy
Freeport Scribe
Electric Aids in Farming Promises New Era for Crops
Trarper's Weekly notes that expert Prof. Guarini claims electricity can control germination and growth of cabbages carrots potatoes and other crops. A farmer powered by a central switchboard could regulate energy like a steam driver, transforming agriculture under enlightened conditions.
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Trarper
Tifiemen
Muder
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Ladie
Nobby
Kraemer
Leanna
Galena, Ill
Hanover
L.wrence Ginthner
Harry Stuckley
Hiauch Chunk
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Congress
Col. Mar
Henry Cromer
John
Delia Gallagher
Apple River
Madison
Robert Rippin
Willian Rippin
Frederick Stabt
Alice Stub
Cobourg
Ontario
Canada
Edna Holtkamp
Rockford
Tenry Holtkamp
Gray
Portland
Margaret Woods
Frank Murray
Tumover
William Vincent
Remnion
Mc. Gilmore
Patteville
Grant
Buetell Bras
Prareis Bray
Wilhelmi
Clinrch
J. A. Matlack
Grant Park
John van de Erve
South Presbyterian Church
John Vande Erve
God Man
Vande Erve
Siniger’s
All Grocers
Iowa
Barry Bros
Obermiller Bros
Strohmeyer
Frank Williams
Gus Thede
Edwards
Main St
Schheerer
Galena Axle Gsease Co
Tneligeestion
Ter
Rocky Mountain den
Sinigers Drug Store
Freeport Journal
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