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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
A traveling man from Hanover warns of factional conflict between village residents and nearby farmers over a failed railroad. He cites threats, past effigy burning, and juror criticism of damages as a disputed land route would split farms along the Apple river, threatening ten to fifteen acres per farmer.
A Savanna Times note warns that power shortages may force paper production to halt if carriers miss routes and presses cannot turn. City officials say water power cuts could shut down all consumers, delaying Daily Times until power returns.
Mrs. C. C. Dudley, widow of the late county superintendent, was appointed at a special Maquoketa board session to serve the unexpired four and a half months. She has worked in the office and understands the duties. A November election is expected to bring multiple candidates from both parties, with J. F. Taylor Otter Creek and D. S. Welsh Baldwin noted among Republicans and A. F. Kearney Lamotte listed among Democrats.
Mrs Margaret Shires aged 52 a Dublin born Ireland native and wife of Jos Shires died after seven years of diabetes in Rice Township. Survived by husband three children two brothers Robert Boyd and James Boyd and a sister in law. Funeral services were held at the late home with Rev Yundt and Rev Collins officiating and interment at Prospect Hill cemetery.
Henry F. Rodemeyer of Sterling Illinois has been granted a patent for an improved side delivery hay rake and has sold and assigned the invention to Sterling Manufacturing company of Rock Falls. The patent issued recently and the assignment dated Monday. The firm will manufacture the tool and push its use, with Rodemeyer as foreman at the Sterling plant. He is brother to Alderman Herman C. Rodemeyer of Rock Falls and recently relocated from Freeport.
The Chicago Great Western plans extensive double tracking starting in Dubuque this fall with title transfers completed. Ketsechum of Marshalltown aided in acquiring property as work extends from the depot to the railroad bridge and beyond toward Chicago.
Julia Winslow, 40, of Warren, wandered from home Thursday and was missing all night. A search by family and locals found her Friday morning uninjured, though she has a history of mental illness and may be placed in a sanatorium.
The Hanover community erupts in protest after the railway plan failed. Citizens praise land valuations by a favorable jury and vow to rethink spending as merchants warn of canceled orders. Rumors say the railway company is selling ties meant for the line to North Hanover.
A 1907 law protects prairie chickens for four years from July 13, 1903, barring hunting year round with heavy fines for violations. Open seasons for most game birds begin Sept 1. early hunters may target squirrels, mourning doves and woodcocks. Licenses expire on June 1 each year.
In the County Court at Galena Jo Daviess County Illinois August term A D 1906 notice to heirs and legatees that a writt en instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Celia C Rawlins deceased has been deposited for probate more than ten days with no petition filed and that on August 31 1906 at 10 o clock a m the court house in Galena will probate said will in attendance if desired.
Galena defeats Dyersville 4 to 3 as Parish twirls and Friend hits a three bagger with two on. Galena scores three in the fourth and one in the seventh while Dyersville adds a run in the fourth and two in the seventh. Tomorrow through Sunday games set for 3 15 and 2 45.
Notices announce executor actions for estate of John M. Ryan and William Waters. Louis Koehler and M. H. Cleary named executors, with court appearance dates in Galena. William Rippin, County Judge, will probate the Waters will August 28, 1906, at 10 AM in the Galena courthouse.
Lena Stoeckel administratrix announces before the Jo Daviess County Court in Galena during the November term that all claims against the estate must be presented for adjustment. Creditors must attend and debtors must pay promptly. Dated August 20, 1906.
The executors Thos W Graham and George W Graham notify all claimants to appear at the October term in Ga lena Illinois to have claims adjusted and all debtors to pay promptly. Dated July 28 1906. The Modern Pharmacal Co offers Twenty Tried Prescriptions including Anti Pain Tablet No 1 sold by H N Hollander. Coatsworths offers copyrighted books reduced to 48c.
Estate of Katharina Koehler filed in Jo Daviess County seeks creditors to present claims at the Galena courthouse during the October term and to proceed with immediate payment action as required by the testament probate process.
Merchants National Bank names J. H. Hellman, David Sheean, W. N. Stahl, T. J. Birmingham, F. J. Burrichter, A. J. Millhouse, Wm. Hurst, Geo. E. Mann, C. 8. Merrick as correspondents. New York Importers and Traders National Bank, Chicago Corn Exchange National Bank, St. Louis Boatmen's Bank listed as correspondents.
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