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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
A candidate declares intent to run for member of the Illinois General Assembly in the 12th Senatorial District subject to Republican primary voters. The statement emphasizes party fidelity and the primaries as the decision point.
Thomson village board members clash over two added street lamps. The president had the marshal lock the lamps in the hose house, then board members broke in with a hatchet, removed the lamps, and relocated them. A heated session is planned for Monday night to resolve the dispute.
A story recounts how Dr Barrett, a friend of Magee later bishop and archbishop, lent £5 after a comical stock burst scene. Magee helped pick guineas, then Barrett joked about a missing coin that might have rolled into a mouse hole.
A London notice in the St James Chronicle seeks a curate who will also garden farm and occasionally whip. Applicants must be stout and capable of equestrian skill with a plain yet rigid education. Character not essential. marriage to the role is implied. an honest salary is not stated.
A stockholders meeting of Warren Steel was held yesterday afternoon. A 5 percent dividend was declared and retiring directors W. J. Lincox Edgar Morris and G. F. Taylor were re-elected for three years. The plant, less than two years old, is reportedly prosperous as demand for steel siding ceiling and roofing grows.
W T Caldwell long serving trainmaster of the Freeport division of the Illinois Central will leave next Sunday for Little Rock Ark to take a similar post on the Iron Mountain system of the Missouri Pacific. Horace Baker former Central official is named general superintendent. Caldwell is a well known railroad man here and his departure is widely regretted. He came from the Champaign division and served under several superintendents with loyal service. His successor is not named.
Council Hill reports Rev. E O Storer and family returned Saturday from an extended visit with Mrs Storer’s parents. Frank Trevarthen remains under Dr Staley care in Freeport and is slowly recovering. J B Parkins and mother visit relatives in Ontario. School opened after a vacation week. Paul Merrifield and siblings return to Epworth Town school after holidays with parents Dr and Mrs Heer. Miss Cora Kirkpatrick visits sister Mrs Lupton.
Telegraphic signals flashed from the Naval Observatory in Washington marking the New Year 1006. Midnight signals reached Honolulu Guam Manila and cities across the West Indies and parts of South America and Europe. Wireless stations carried the message to ships at sea.
John T. Powers announces the second annual Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball clubs meeting at 170 Madison Street Chicago at 9 AM Tuesday January 9. Officers to be elected as the league is to grow to eight clubs with two new towns selected from Eau Claire Madison Janesville Fond du Lac and Appleton.
August Duerstein of Apple River narrowly escaped death last week while oiling a gasoline engine. His clothing was caught in a rapidly revolving shaft and torn from his body in seconds. He freed himself with near superhuman effort and escaped with only a few bruises.
A London dispatch reports a tinker’s anvil once used by John Bunyan has been discovered and will be auctioned at Sothebys. Weighing sixty pounds it bears Bunyan’s name residence and the date 1047 and its genuineness is stated as unquestioned.
Springfield Jan. 4 The attorney general rules that university trustees must requisition funds from the state board of prison industries before outside printing in Pontiac and cannot audit or pay for non released articles. Stead also states no judgments for costs against the state or counties unless statutes permit. Two justices appointed Reed for Evanston Hyde Park names. Kleisebien deposits 10 057 to state treasurer under Becker fee interpretation.
A Tazewell County court ruled the bulldog theft case shows a dog is not property except for ownership, cannot be levied against or counted as an estate asset, and has no clear standing in court. William King was released after his attorney argued dogs cannot be stolen. The note adds a curious aside on gendered trades.
The passage quotes Matthew Arnold asserting culture as the path to sweetness and light. It argues culture transcends machinery and hatred, aims to abolish class divisions, and spreads the best ideas to all, fostering equality and free use of ideas. It labels cultured leaders as true apostles of equality.
A story notes few pegged boots in U S factories and a Newfoundland Canada connection. Adam Bertsch, Rochester pattern maker, finds one at St John s New Brunswick showing outmoded machinery and era with boots aimed at men and boys. The piece contrasts old methods with modern U S standards and explains sales in Canada. Also recounted is an anecdote about Tennyson s retiring demeanor and later talkativeness after a glass of port.
A large hawk seized a hen in David Eastman’s yard. Mrs. Eastman, a 67 year old woman, moved to rescue the hen and threw her apron over the bird. She restrained the hawk until help arrived. The hawk had been killing hens nearby.
In Daviess County Circuit Court a decretal order appoints guardian J J Nierling to sell the minor Grant C Nierling’s real estate in Galena Lot 14 of 50 feet on Broadway to Branch Street. The sale is January 24 1906 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Galena. Cash terms. Hodson Campbell attorneys for guardian.
Mary Wachter executrix gives notice before Jo Daviess County Court in Galena Illinois at the March term that all claims against the estate must be presented for adjustment. Creditors are urged to attend or settle debts immediately. Dated December 21 1905.
D B Blewett administrator notices a February term hearing before Jo Daviess County Court in Galena for claims against Louisa Wolenetz estate. Creditors must attend and file claims. debtors should pay promptly as of December 2, 1905.
Alice P. Timmermans administrator announces before Jo Daviess County Court at Galena February term on the first Monday to settle claims against the estate. Creditors must appear to present, and all debts must be paid promptly. Dated December 15, 1905.
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