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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
3
Citizens report foul air from Main Street sewers and a health risk from unsanitary conditions. A physician warns malaria danger until sanitation improves as Main Street cleanup continues and Franklin Street paving nears, with flood risks delaying work until materials arrive.
Galena public schools begin September 3 with a brief session due to Labor Day. Prof. B. L. Birbeck will lead the system as book changes and the shift from vertical to slant writing occur. County schools start gradually as farming duties keep children at home.
Bruce the Irish setter owned by uptown grocer Jos Harney died after a car driven by Frank Deuel struck the dog on Beach street. The body was moved to the city limits for burial, and Deuel offered to replace the pet.
Neptune Hose Company No. 2 held its annual picnic at Camp 19 with about twelve members and many visitors attending. A. J. O'Brien prepared a generous bill of fare including soup juellan roast with dressing Boston baked beans corn fritters cream mashed potatoes and coffee.
Geneveive White, visiting at the McMannis home, stepped on a tin can while barefoot on Franklin street. The edge cut a deep gash in her foot, swelling and danger of blood poisoning noted.
Russell Wilson of this city, a brakeman on the Northwestern, collapsed from sun stroke at Platteville while unloading freight. He was found unconscious, revived, and brought home, with his condition improving but still weak. Several others protested heat and some fell ill during the day.
A horse owned by David Norris of Rawlins township died Thursday afternoon after suffering sun stroke while working in a field at the Norris farm. The animal, valued at about 75 dollars, collapsed in the harness and died almost instantly.
Fire in John Callahan’s Rodden area home damaged furniture and forced two sleeping children to flee. The lamp on the dresser exploded triggering the blaze Tuesday night. one child escaped unharmed, the room was saved by quick work, and total damage is about 15 dollars, covered by insurance. This followed a separate lightning fire that destroyed his barn, worth about 2000 dollars, in recent weeks.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports the quiet ceremony at St Patrick’s church in Bernard Iowa. Miss Mary Grace, daughter of Mrs Mary Grace, married Gray Linn of Galena after a morning Mass officiated by Rev Father Slattery. The bride wore ivory satin with baby Irish lace and a picture hat. The couple will reside in Galena after a short honeymoon.
Galena will observe Labor Day with limited city services and a half holiday for most workers. The carpenters union plans a Camp 19 picnic with families, while many laborers will skip work and some head to Dubuque for a city parade, despite a local trades council opposition to a circus there.
The Illinois Central Railroad plans extensive promotions as it prepares for fall freight. Firemen with three and a half years in service will face exams for engineer roles, with successful candidates earning extra runs and potential regular engines. Brakemen will also be examined for conductor promotions, while the force increases to handle expected high traffic from bumper crops.
Chief Parker reports a stranger from La Crosse passed a $10 National Bank check to a Savanna grocery and tried others. The suspect, estimated 30, 5 8 or 9, smooth face, florid complexion, well dressed, presented small purchases then claimed cash later and directed goods to a house.
In the spring sore throat and tonsillitis are common after exposure. After using Tablet No. 15 from Modern Pharmaceutical Co you should not use any other remedy. The ad also seeks machine men trammers and shovelers at Dall mine Cuba City Wis. Call or write for employment.
New styles in watches demand flat enameled faces. Women favor large hemstitched pocket handkerchiefs of fine lawn. Linen collars for shirtwaists feature a frilled border or hem.
The article notes bodices and plaited family garments sold by the dozen, covert cloth buitsas in tan or English gray, and fall wear investments. Materials like mousseline and chiffon pair with silk bands, a black boa is advised, and net is valued over marine. A midsummer black straw hat with a puffed chiffon crown and white ostrich pompon is described. Coats are closing out wall paper, and help ads seek a strong boy, teamster, and corset sale details.
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