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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
6
Plans and specifications for the new Carnegie Felt library were received and shown at the Felt estate office. Contracts require the foundation by November 1 this year and full completion by September 1, 1907.
A cow owned by Pierce Rogers fell into an open ten foot mineral shaft at the upper end of Dewey avenue while grazing Friday. It was rescued after some effort. Years ago open shafts in the Galena area caused many cattle losses with slow, painful deaths from starvation when not found in time.
Engineer Cory Pond of Burlington misrouted mail and learned the addressee Frank L. Pond, manager of the Uncle Josh Perkins troupe, is his cousin. The two, once children in Ohio, met by chance when the troupe passed through en route from Platteville to Prairie du Chien.
After days near 100 degrees the thermometer fell to under 50 at night and frost was reported in low lands. Residents feared a severe frost Monday evening but temperatures rose again, easing danger from the chill.
Milk inspectors under the Pure Food commission visited Galena to test local milk. Samples sent to Chicago for analysis have not yielded a report yet. Officials noted milk in the city has been tested elsewhere with some cases of adulteration and prosecutions, with heavy fines for adding water.
The Illinois Central announces a rail excursion to Chicago for September 1 and 2 with a $3 round trip fare. Tickets go on sale September 1 and are valid on specific morning and afternoon trains that day. A Sunday special train operates at 5:15 am with limited return options on the 11:15 pm Chicago departure.
Waterloo Courier reports new 800 class engines to be used on the Waterloo to Freeport route. Engineers must master air apparatus before running them. firemen note greater heat and harder firing due to larger door. Three more engines arrive, bringing total to eighteen of twenty six, with all units expected within a week. Heavier engines aim to reduce trains and trip time on hilly terrain, increasing cars per train and cutting trips between Waterloo and Freeport.
Eight log and lumber rafts are active on the Mississippi with gaps of days between departures. The fleet includes Clyde for Dubuque Standard Lumber, Juniata for Winona and Empire mills, Isaac Staples for Muscatine Lumber and Fort Madison, Rutledge for Rock Island mills, Lizzie Gardner aiding various small contracts, North Star for Keokuk’s Tabor Lumber, Ben Hershey for Burlington Lumber, and J. W. Van Sant for Joyce in Clinton and Davenport mills.
County Treasurer Gann received a mysterious envelope from Warrensburg Illinois containing a five dollar bill and a Christian plea to return money once taken from Jo Daviess County years ago. The writer, unsigned, hinted age and impending death and asked the county be reimbursed before passing away. This is the first such donation of this kind reported.
William Connolly aged about 30 fell under a Great Western freight train at East Dubuque on Friday afternoon while beating his way home. His leg was ground off below the knee and he suffered severe head and facial wounds. He was taken to Dr. A S Lewis and later to a physician. Witnesses say there is little chance of recovery and relatives are being sought in Springfield I L.
The Lena Campmeeting association selected officers on Saturday with several new selections. George S. Wagner was named president and I W Parkinson first vice president. Rev W D Schling became second vice president and A A O Kane secretary. R E Fate treasurer and J H Shank superintendent of grounds with H S Diestle meter as assistant. Trustees names and terms listed, constitution amended for early year announcements and advertising plan. meeting ended with strong turnout. Ringlings Circus comes to Dubuque September 8 with excursion tickets at one and one third fare. Illinois Central train to Galena departs 6 p m.
Reports say a Saturday night lightning strike hit John Tobin's brick Guilford township home, burning wallpaper but injuring none. In Rice township, lightning snapped near William Moungin’s house, tearing weather board and plaster. Trees were struck elsewhere with no major damage.
The interstate commerce act ends free or reduced passes for land agents after August 27. Illinois Central officials will collect mileage books and trip tickets for return to head offices, while some roads in one state and eastern routes remain unaffected. Small agents may be cut, heavier users continue but pay fare, with railroads hopeful passes may shift to regular employees. Local agents acknowledge the change as beneficial for legitimate real estate dealers and regional development.
The Schoenhardt child in Guilford township injured while playing in the yard. A finger was caught in the lawn mower knife, severing the end at the second joint. The boy was brought to town for treatment and the wound dressed.
Rev John Van de Erve, pastor of the South Presbyterian church, plans to resign effective Sept 1 and may preach his last sermon Sunday. He arrived from Michigan this evening and has led the church for three years amid many friends. No successor named yet.
F H Ives will start a 200 foot wagon bridge over the Apple river at Hanover costing 6000 dollars with Joliet Bridge company supplies. He holds contracts for thirty bridges in Daviess county as part of a wide road improvement drive. other firms like G I Bender & Sons and Jacob Meffley also win multiple bridge contracts across Rawlins Nora townships and beyond.
Farmers note light demand at the market with many loads sold to grocers or taken home. Potatoes in poor condition risk rotting before digging while oats yield is down due to drought, and corn looks promising though some fields remain vulnerable to frost. Merchants fear hot weather hurt trade but anticipate a strong fall season.
The county advances in bridge work showing a broad movement for better roads, a vital benefit for farmers and all who rely on public highways.
Postmaster Grimm announces a rural mail carriers exam at the city post office on September 22. All vacancies not yet filled, with good positions available. Obtain applications at the post office and send to the Civil Service Commission in Washington by September 12.
Jo Daviess County Fair directors meet at the mayor’s office to set up the September 25 fair. They approve painting the new exhibition hall, building a poultry house in the center field, and whitewashing interior walls. Judge Hodson will buy many new cases in Chicago. A special train from Great Western and a Northwestern run are planned to bring crowds to Galena and Montfort for a record turnout.
A man named Johnson of Cassville was killed Thursday night when a south bound Burlington freight struck him while he walked along the tracks toward his home. He worked in the quarries a mile below Cassville and often visited town on Thursday nights. An item notes a Big White fair at Darlington with an Aug 28 41 date and excursion tickets to Aug 30 31.
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