Veterans Meet Tomorrow at Grant Park in Galena
The twenty third annual reunion of the Old Soldiers and Sailors Association of Jo Davies county will be held in Galena with a parade from Main street to Grant Park. Judge Joel M Longenecker of Chicago will deliver the oration and a detailed program includes regimental bands, a welcome from Mayor Scheerer, and songs and speeches by veterans and guests led by Comrade J B Rife and others. A separate Leadmine Hose Co No 3 meeting is planned to arrange parade participation.
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Old Soldiers and Sailors Association
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Wallace Building
Grant Park
Joel Mongenecker
Chicago
Main Street
Main St
Green Street
Galena Cornet Band
Go. M. Gch
N. G
Nevins Post No 16
A.R
Grand Park
Joel M. Longenecker
William Rippin
Drum Corps
John van de Erve
Georgia
Hattie Spensley
Charles Scheerer
J.b.rife
Stockton
Clara Reynolds
Clara I. Sheean
Leadmine Hose Co. No. 3
W. HH. First
Foreman
Personal notices and local briefs from Galena area
A collection of short local items notes court and travel movements. Judge O E Heard presides in Chicago while Sheriff Whitmore travels to Warren. Various residents visit relatives in Dubuque Galena score 8 to 1 Morrison game. Many names and small updates from Elizabeth Chicago Dubuque Savanna and Portland. An upcoming Columbia Club dance and notes on local business staff and visitors are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Heard
Chicago
Sheriff Whitmore
Warren
Joseph Meeter
Elizabeth
Galena
Morrison
Rockefeller Repent Message at Princeton Chautauqua
Bishop Fal|lows of Chicago urges J. D. Rockefeller to seek repentance and use his wealth to undo wrongs. He contrasts Rockefeller with St Paul and lauds moral reformation, while noting Rockefeller’s influence on society and urging forgiveness and redemption. The piece includes mentions of La Follette and Ida Tarbell, and ends with ad copy for Prairie Queen flour and a note about John Birk.
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Princeton
Samuel Fallows
Chicago
J. D. Rockefeller
la Follette
Rockefeller
Baptist Church
St. Paul
Mr. Rockefeller
St. John
Large Brick Contract for Purington Co in Panama
Galesburg brick firm Purington Co wins an 38 million brick contract to Panama at a total value of 912000 dollars. The story notes varied clays, brick quality, and the firm’s long-standing regional fame. It also mentions paving Main Street in Aljalena and claims about Prairie Queen stone from Iowa wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Purington Brick Co
Knoxville
Ilingis
Purington Company
Panama
Purington
Main Street
Aljalena
Henry Kemler Dies After Accident on Burlington Tracks
Henry Kemler died while unloading a coat at the Burlington chute on the GC B and Q tracks. He reportedly collapsed and was unable to be revived. Police and railroad officials investigated the fatality as a work accident at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kemler
Burlington Chute
Compromised With the Rat at a Cape Cottage
A Portland man with a summer cottage on the cape used a simple exchange to tame a persistent rat. He left weekly food in the cellar, and the rodent agreed to cease damage in return for the bounty, a surprising diplomatic success cited by the Kennebec Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cape
Kennebec Journal
Death of Mrs Anton Kirshbaum in Galena
Mrs Anton Kirshbaum a Galena resident died at her Perry street home after a short paralysis illness at seventy two. She was born in Elbergen Hanover Germany and survived by husband two children and four sisters. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church with burial in German Catholic cemetery.
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Anton Kirshbaum
Galena
Perry Street
Elbergen
Hanover
Germany
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Patent Granted to J R Edwards for Car Truck Bracing
J Edwards receives final allowance papers for a patent on side bracing of his car truck and anticipates allowance for the Car Truck proper. He plans to go before interested parties to form manufacturing partnerships and will establish four plants on the East, South, North, and Pacific slopes under one Company.
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J. Edwards
Ea South
Principal address set for Labor Day celebration
Dr M H Cleary of Galena chosen to deliver the principal address for Labor Day Sept 4 by the Trades and Labor congress of Dubuque. Cuba City band engaged to provide music. Picnic at Shooting Park with excursions from points east and west of Dubuque. Nerve Tablets Great Nerve Blood and Brain Food advertised. For Sale at Siniger's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H. Cleary
Galena
Trades and Labor Congress of
Dubuque
Cuba City
Siniger’s Drug Store
Moon Moon Eclipse Visible Across Much of U S Tonight
A partial lunar eclipse will occur from 8 47 to 10 51 this evening, obscuring the moon for a broad sweep of the United States. The event is described as a notable celestial display available to sky watchers tonight. Trare Queen flour remains advertised as leading, with guarantees and grocery store availability noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rain Benefits Crops Despite Ball Game Interruption
The Sunday rain helped crops, especially late potatoes and vegetables that needed moisture. Groceries at Cost starting Tuesday August 15 as the store closes out its entire stock. Bargains on wall paper, school supplies, stationery, and picture frames at J. W. Edwards, 220 Main St., Galena, Hl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WH. Edwards
Main St
Galena, Hl
Reed's Homer Wins Sunday Galena Game
Reed belted a first inning homer with two on as Galena beat Morrison’s team in a fast rain‑stopped Sunday game. Pisel mixed solid pitching after the opener, while McIntosh Parson and Gardner contributed key hits. Galena won at Hanover 7–2 later, Parsons driving in runs and Reed again pacing the offense.
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Reed
Galena
Pisel
Morrison
Shields
Smith
Parsons
Gardner
Madden
Barnett
Ceatch Parsons
McIntosh
Cnter Mae
Friend
Coover
Tropt
Pisels
Parish
Leelee
Lee
Oued Trops
Jarnett
Ai Parish
Morison
Abbott
Maloney
Cotton, & Ae Role de Pisel
Morrisons
Priend
és—Tarsons
My Ieail
Kerr
Reese
Real
Spaldings defeat Leland Giants 2 to 1 in Chicago game
The Spaldings of Chicago beat the Leland Giants 2 to 1 with five hits apiece. Horn pitched for the colored team and Vance for the Spaldings. Ravens and Columbia Giants also played, Geiser striking out 22 and Pryon 20 as Ravens won 10 to 6 in 13 innings. West Ends beat Clinton to complete a two of three series, Freeport swept Wausan, and Haviland released after a Dubuque game, with a 3-7 record.
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Spaldings
Chicago
Leland Giants
Horn
Vance
Ravens
Columbia Giants
Geiser
Pryon
Giants
Clinton
Freeport
Wausan
Haviland
Garena
Dubuque
Hines
The Catalogue House Offers and Wonders in a Local Ad
A puzzled reader questions a mail order catalogue about cash payments for farm products and services. The note asks where the catalogue pays for wheat oats corn and other goods and inquires about taxes roads schools churches and financial terms for veterans and local funds.
Galena Declines Three-I League Admission
The Record Herald notes Galena’s desire to join the Three-I League but the Galena association declines. The town thanks the Herald for recognition yet states it has enough trouble and will not pursue entrance.
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Record Herald
Galena
Herald
Galena Association
Adam Feta Plans Bakery and Toy Shop Opening
Adam Feta will open a bakery and toy shop in the Gramme Building on Upper Main Street in the near future. The project reflects a mixed business venture combining baked goods with children's merchandise in a historic downtown location.
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Adam Feta
Gramme
Upper Main Street
Indigestion Cited After Meals by Hollister's Catalog
A reader note describes weight and oppression after meals as indigestion. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Ten and references digestion constipation and a vague product line at Sinigers Drag Store with a Pen or Tablets option.
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Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain Ten
Sinigers Drag Store
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LM. LeBron& Son
Ladie
Kraehmer
Tne LranxGg Jewkrn
Galena, Ill
Penta
Cascarria
Nk Clarenes K. Grid
MNS
Ailtas
Ge Enre
Sterung Remeay Co
N.Y
C.ilum
Joel M- Longenecker
Edward Kane
Rockford
Henry Glaason
Thomas Harney
Galena Harp Orchestra
Edward Williams
Hazel Green
Otto Sponheimer
George Maxciner
J. A. Matlak
Lena
Katharine Sfuerry
Chica ‘Go
Annie Birmingham
Park Ave
Mildred
Thomas Stampfer
Duluque
Dr. Crawford
James Davis
Dewey Ave
Riley
Barry Bros
Chica
R. M. Spensley
Edward
Dwyer
Savanna
Bellevue
Albert Raymond
McCloskey
Will Ritter
George Curry
Joseph Hengen
Frank Curry
C. A. Walters
The
Eliizabeth News
Fennimore
Wis
Raffles
Peoria
Anaconda
Mont
A. M. Maxeiner
P. W. Maxeiner
Maxeiner
Signal Corps
Montana
Campe
Fort Elis
Bozemont
Corp
Rockfeller
Bishop Fallows
John Birk
Peru
Ind
Birk
Towa
Mississippi
St. Louis
Dubuque Draw Bridge
Sidney
Davenpor
Keokuk
Davenport
Youngs
Tose Company No 2
Henry Cromer
Main
St.y Galena
J. R. Edwards
Will
Tiaac Kelly
Reeds
Homer
Abbot
Perce
Couver
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