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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
2
Public notice from Galena Tribune states a subscriber who fails to receive the paper by mail or deliver will get prompt attention upon complaint. Entry indicates the newspaper is mailed as second class matter from Galena Illinois. Dated Tuesday December 5 1905.
Herman Menz, a German born stone mason living in Detroit, built a 14 foot statue of Satan in his front yard. The figure stands behind a pulpit and is draped with a ribbon of red white and blue. Locals say it is a harmless sculptural oddity though children have used it as a target for stones. Visitors are charged an admission fee of 1 cent each.
Berlin backs a professional bird catcher who supplies scientific institutions with birds nests and eggs, aiding research and study.
The Hindu notes that no country has a larger share of people idle, spending time without work or effort, contrasted with widespread warnings from others. The remark highlights a perceived prevalence of nonworking behavior in India as observed by readers.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a Biggille philosopher warning that cars inflate pride and heaven comes to those who move slowly like an ox cart. The piece notes a British Army regulation requiring colonels to send newspaper paragraphs about regimental successes to editors near recruiting depots to boost morale.
Uncle Eben notes that many a man discovers a woman’s behavior differs between cooking flapjacks at breakfast and serving ice cream at a strawberry festival. The remark appears as a colorful regional quip from the Washington Star.
The passage emphasizes nasal breathing as the proper air intake for lungs. It argues that the nose provides filtration, protecting delicate lung tissue from damage and wear. The text warns that mouth breathing bypasses this filtration and burden on the lungs.
Charles Dickens revered dogs Turk and Linda for their loyal response when he suffered a sudden distress on a walk. The two favorites stayed by his side, calm and attentive, guiding the pace as he recovered, illustrating their steady devotion and the author’s deep bond with his canine companions.
Former Carriage and Wagon Workers' union No. 4 leader Geo Meller described a secret meeting where a plan to hire three men to slug non union workers was approved and a $50 payment arranged. The case links to the death of a non union worker from April 1 beating. The trial continues with debate over the witness's wording.
An order from State Game Commissioner John A. Wheeler revokes all permits allowing nonresidents to ship game out of the state for personal use and bars any future shipments by nonresidents. Noncompliant shipments must be opened and not boxed.
The richest bed of nitre in the world lies in Atacama Chile covering 5,000 acres and holding 25,000,000 tons valued at 1.5 billion dollars. France votes on seven year presidential term by senate and chamber of deputies in a national congress.
Judge Henry Lorton places the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Marquette railways in receivership. Judson Harmon is named receiver with a total bond of 200000. Lawrence Maxwell Jr. filed the application for Walter B. Horn, a New York creditor.
Madison December 5. The Wisconsin legislature met for a special session but did nothing as the governor's plans remained unclear. The governor has not announced his next move. Speculation ranges from resignation to running for the United States Senate with Isaac Stephenson as a potential election opponent.
The forecast predicts generally fair weather in Iowa with rising temperatures and fresh southerly winds. Indiana expected to be warmer with variable winds shifting to southerly. Lower Michigan partly cloudy with possible light snow flurries in north and west areas and warmer with fresh southerly winds. Wisconsin partly cloudy with light snow flurries possible and rising temperatures.
Chicago Market quotes show mixed grain and livestock values for Dec 4. Wheat and oats fluctuate with December contracts around mid 80s cents. pork and live cattle ranges noted. Hog receipts near 52,000 with prices from 4.50 to 4.65 for various lots. cattle and sheep quotations and receipts listed. East Buffalo reports show similar livestock market activity and price ranges.
Our Toy Department occupying a whole room over our Stationery store is now open. We invite you to call and see the best line of toys ever brought to the city. We have dolls games fancy goods and more. Bring the children to Coatsworth Toy Dept.
New York December 5 Charles T E Hughes chief counsel to the legislative committee investigating reinsur ance in this city and State Senator Armstrong spoke on life insurance matters at a University of Rochester alumni dinner. Hughes urged public honesty and questioned wealth accumulation while calling for openness and moral awakening over statutory revisions.
In New York Horace H Brockway testifies he gave 6000 to Mutual Reserve Life president Burnham in 1898, earned 300 weekly salary as a general helper for eight weeks, and later learned Burnham used the funds with Hilary Bell for favorable publicity. Illinois duo Osborne and Smith face fraud charges for a nationwide deception scheme via the National Stock and Bond Guarantee Company.
Jay Kimball of Sabula perfects a powerful pumping machine tested to remove 5200 gallons per minute. The device aims to reclaim hundreds of acres near Sabula for cultivation, a significant land-reclamation project expected to succeed.
Legal notice from Jo Daviess County court in Galena seeking to sell real estate of Martin Munchrath estate to pay debts. Lists defendants including Elizabeth Bensen, Mary Minn, Kate Pulito, Lucy Kegert, Carrie Howard, Stella Vaurer, William Tutten, Christina Zahlke, Antoinette Zabiks, Max Zuhlke, Albert Coltman, Carrie Schultz, Louis Schultz, Agnes Schultz and Albert Neland. Summons issued for January term 1906. defendants urged to appear and plead. Dated November 25, 1905.
Dr B Buewerr administrator of Lonian Wolenetz estate in Jo Daviess County Illinois will appear at the County Court in Galena on the February term to settle all claims and debts. Creditors must attend and debtors should pay promptly by the 2nd day of December 1905.
Notice of adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Jo Daviess County to be held at the Court House in Galena on Tuesday December 12 1905. All persons with claims against the county must present them on or before December 15 1905. Dated Galena November 27 1905 J C Willians County Clerk. New and second hand school books at Kempter's Book Lore.
Notice of probate of Heinrich Wachter's will in Jo Daviess County with no petition filed. County Judge William Rivers to preside at 10 AM December 2, 1905 at Galena Court House, inviting heirs and legatees to attend the probate proceedings. Also notices bid invitations and TB-free cattle testing by local officials and committees.
A fragment mentions a product named Liver Tablet No. 9 from Modern Pharmacai Co marketed to treat liver disorders. Describes symptoms such as dull eyes, coated tongue, biliousness, and yellow skin and eyes as signs of liver trouble.
For sale a hobilt y mill run by water power with 12 lb head rye and buetowheat from a special feed grinding district. HO acres of land two dwelling houses barns and out buildings location 2 miles from Wis Central Rd trade possible for alarm in Tinland Zinc mining district address O E Pierce Germania Wis
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