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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
The Company M carnival is postponed and on Monday night members will elect a board of trustees to hold title to a planned armory building. The fund is to come from subscriptions and the carnival, with about a dozen prominent citizens named to oversee construction. City pride and Company M adoption hinge on community participation.
The city school year starts September 4 as students return to Beach Street quarters until the new building is finished in January. The old facilities are modest but will be replaced by a large modern structure. Miss Harrietta Obey will lead the first grades in the Seminary school, the sole staffing change.
Ellsworth Klein fireman on Illinois Central engine 51 was badly scalded at East Dubuque early Tuesday. He aimed a hot water stream at the coal tender to dampen dust and the water sprayed his face. His face and shoulders were severely burned and he was taken to a physician then home to Waterloo. His condition is critical but expected to improve.
Over fifty Knights of Columbus from Galena attended a Cascade K of C picnic at Bellevue in Grandview park. Attendees included residents from Cascade La Motte Galena and Dubuque with a large crowd enjoying dinner a ball game between Dubuque and Cascade Councils and a Mississippi launch ride. Speakers included Dr M H Cleary D A Callahar and John Locker.
Galena defeats Maquoketa 4 to 1 in the second game of the series at Belleview. Wessler, O'Day, and Coover fueled the offense with timely hits as Galena built a lead through six innings and held Maquoketa to a single run on a fourth inning hit by Dennis. Strong delivered key support with a single scoring a run.
Galena Independents lose 6 to 0 in the first game of a Bellevue doubleheader with Maquoketa. Parish struck out two in the early innings while Miller belted a homer for Maquoketa as Gwynn and Eul supplied the key blows. Final line shows Galena five hits and one error against Maquoketa six hits and one error.
The Journal recounts a Galena professional vs Hanover amateur game on Saturday. Galena won 7 to 2 after taking a 4 to 1 lead by the sixth inning. Hanover had strong pitching by Perce and McIntosh, with Perce fanning 12 and McIntosh 10.
Harvest picnic at Menominee station on September 4 features dancing racing and sports. Refreshments of all kinds will be served and the Elizabeth Orchestra will provide music.
A report details Oshkosh catcher Red Moore's temper and cursing yesterday prompting talk of a fine and gentleness needed. Beloit star Mansfield Mohr requests release after facing abuse from stands. he played first and pitched well despite criticism. League decision on a no game dispute awaits a Board meeting with Oshkosh to replay a game. Hanover Journal teases upcoming matchups and notes Hanover's new chest protector and scorebook as Galena contemplates future games.
A sharp Bishop challenges Brother B at a church gathering about spiritual condition and family prayer. Brother B asserts the church is religious, despite some members lacking family prayer, noting his brother is said to be better yet lacks a family, a quick retort from the Bishop.
A San Francisco Call item recalls a tale among Democrats about Jim O'Brien, ex Supervisor Barry and the so called Solid Nine. Barry, denied the nomination, runs as an independent while O'Brien and companions visit Barry's Market Street saloon. A heated exchange follows about Barry's petition and political chances.
An Aus trian economist Shaffle eight years ago projected continental war costs. France would spend over 5 million daily, Russia 5.6 million, Germany 5 million, Austria 6 million. Including Britain, the US and China could push daily expenditures toward 40 million, about 1.5 million per hour.
Clara and Maude exchange a playful quip about Fred calling Clara a duck as a compliment. Clara retorts that being called a duck suits her gait, highlighting humorous salon chatter.
Professor Robert Koch travels in South Africa to study horse and cattle diseases and investigates malaria before returning to Germany. His work focuses on improving veterinary and public health knowledge in the region.
Watertown hospital advances humane care by building two isolation cottages for male and female tubercular patients. Modern sanitary, ventilated facilities with porches, open-air sleeping, glassed sections for violet light, a tent colony, and a large amusement hall to serve 1,200 wards are planned under Superintendent E W Taylor.
The design proposes alternating use by male and female patients on different days and after hours access for the employer. The frontage should be grand with tall pillars, reminiscent of a Roman coliseum style.
The weekly crop bulletin reports favorable growing conditions for farm work and advanced plowing and threshing. Rain finally fell on the 13th, boosting hopes for a large crop, but many areas still suffer moisture shortages. Oats, wheat, rye and barley yield well. potatoes disappoint. fruit varies with apples often poor.
Francis M Bray and Miss Nellie May Farris wed at noon at the bride’s parents home with about a hundred guests. Rev J M Phelps officiated on the veranda adorned with ferns and margarettes. After a lawn dinner the couple plan to Chicago and then Cassville where Bray will lead the high school.
Stephenson County Medical society voted yesterday to hold a tri county meeting in Freeport on October 4 with Jo Daviess Carroll and Stephenson counties represented. About fifty physicians expected. papers by Dr Snyder Dr Snow and Dr Stealy. banquet planned for attendees.
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