Shullsburg Mines Attract Outsiders Yet Local Backing Grows
The Shullsburg mining district surrounds the city with zinc and lead deposits, drawing outside capital and seasoned administrators while local citizens back the effort with their money. Early miners yielded fortunes. modern operations show intensified activity as power plants improve and ore shipments rise, signaling a strong mining season ahead.
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Shullsburg
Wisconsin
LaFayette County
St. Paul
Shullsburg Mines Eye Rapid Growth With New Developments
In Shullsburg a batch of mines led by the Lucky Hit, Brown Croft, and Dewey mine, operated by Morrison Mining in Morristown Illinois, show strong early development. The Brown Croft employs Wisconsin men led by Whit Croft and Phil Allen, with heavy machinery including two 80 horsepower boilers and a 50 ton hoist.
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Shullsburg
Mineral Point
Dewey
Morrison Mining and Development Company
Morrison, Ill
Wisconsin
Whit Croft
Seymour
Phil Allen
Snow
Jones
Galena
Emmitt Ernest
McNulty
Frightful Plunge Sends Carpenter Hurt in Warren Accident
Frank Crenary a Warren carpenter and contractor fell from a scaffold of about 26 feet while at work, landing at a cellar door. He is seriously injured but may recover. He is brother of Mrs Ed Jeffrey of this city and well known locally.
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Frank Crenary
Warren
Frank Crenury
Mr. Crenary
Ed Jeffrey
Many Attractons Railroads Offer Excursions Fourth of July
Galena plans a busy Fourth with rail and steamboat trips to Dubuque, excursions to several nearby towns, a morning ball game here and a Cuba City afternoon game, plus a rifle contest between Company M and Dubuque Governor's Grays. D A Callahan to speak at Benton. steamer J R to run 8 am to evening. Weather outlook favorable with no rain expected.
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Galena
Dubuque
Apple River
Lena
Hanover
Benton
Cuba City
Cuba
D. A. Callahan
the Tribune
Thief Steals Whiskey From Dempke's Camp Ice Box
A thief broke into the ice box at Dempke's camp near Galena Junction Saturday night and stole beer and whiskey left to cool. The thief remains unknown. A camp ice box key was taken and valued higher than the liquor.
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Dempke
Galena Junction
Fireworks sale with lower prices at Canatsworth's
A town fireworks sale advertises the largest display and lower prices on firecrackers canons rockets and explosives. It lists items such as Roman candles torpedoes and cannon crackers with per package or unit prices and notes July 4th hours. The notice also mentions other goods including flags decorations and hammocks and highlights store hours on July 4th with no delivery.
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Canatsworth's
Wild Night of Firecrackers Rocks Galena Ledger
On Saturday night a giant firecracker shattered a plate glass window at Burrichter Bros. wholesale liquor, causing over $100 in damage. Mayor Scheerer orders arrests for fireworks violations and offers a $26 reward for the culprit. The event disrupted Galena as pedestrians faced stray blasts, frightened horses, and repeated threats to public safety. Nearby notices advertise excursions, property for sale, and mining job postings.
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Burrichter Bros. Wholesale
Burrichter
Scheerer
Alaen
Burrichter Bros
Galena
Franklin Street
Carpenter Union Organizer Urges Higher Wages in District
Philip Carlin of Minneapolis spoke at the carpenters hall warning that local wages are too low. He cited Lake Superior dock work, where non union labor earned 22 cents hourly before joining the union raised rates to 35 40 and 50 cents. He urged carpenters to join now and predicted broader building growth with higher pay.
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Carpenters Hall
Philip Carlin
Minneapolis
Carpenters Union
Lake Superior
Carlin
Galena
Chicago
John Bastian Secures Street Paving Contract
The mayor and street committee let the Franklin street paving contract to John Bastian for 1.60 per yard with a twenty day completion after signing. A curb contract went to Walter Slattery at 20 cents per foot with concrete sidewalks and 30 cents per foot without an Alder wall. Nearby social notes mention Mrs J S Ross hosting cards, Clyde Burns returning from Cassville, and a reception by Mrs Busted and Mrs L Moore for Mrs W R Crawford of Chicago. Coatsworth's jewelers advertise fine silverware and glassware.
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John Bastian
Franklin Street
Walter Slattery
Man Beating Freight Train Injures Self Near Iron Works
A man riding a freight train near the Illinois Central yards attempted to jump off as the locomotive passed the depot. He fell beside the track, sustaining serious head and shoulder injuries. The unidentified man, from Chicago, went to a local physician for treatment and planned to work at the Iron Works. He was not a fare passenger.
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Minors Central
Illinoia Central
Chicago
Mrs Kastner Dies After Illness in Galena Home
Mrs. John Kastner aged 74 died at her Galena home Sunday at 4 AM after several weeks illness from dropsy and liver trouble. Born Elizabeth Stander in Germany, she came to America in 1866, lived in Maquoketa, married John Kastner, then moved to Galena. Survived by husband and five children: George and Henry in Ballard Washington. Mrs Peter Lenhardt and Mrs Chas Blum of Galena. Charles and Robert at home. Funeral 2:30 PM Tuesday from the home to St Mathews Lutheran Church.
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John Kastner
Kastner
Germany
Elizabeth Stander
America
Maquoketa
Galena
George
Henry
Ballard
Wash
Peter Lenhardt
Chas. Blum
Charles
Robert
St. Mathews Lutheran Church
Cuba City to Host Grand Celebration of Birthday Festivities
Cuba City plans a daylong event with a morning street parade, two balloon ascensions by Madam Dockstader, a noon civic speech by Attorney Geo B Clemenston, and a busy schedule of races games and dances. A vaudeville troupe and large bowery will keep visitors entertained. Also reported Baxter Mining wins a suit against J J James and S Stlen with details pending. Cuba City camps lead mining district shipments with 100 tons last week 125 tons this week and 100 tons next week totaling 325 tons in three weeks.
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Cuba City
Baxter Mining Company
J. J. James
S. Stlen
Darlington
Boxer
Patient Man In Wagner Opera Scene Sparks UK Comment
A London audience noted a Scottish farmer in the gallery beneath a Wagner cycle. After three acts he muttered that the composer was a patient man. Mise Gladys Holfcamp joins Coatsworth's store while Miss Luella Crissman visits Rock Tal and her brother Reverend Crissman.
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Enduranwre
London
Mise Gladys Holfcamp
Coatsworth
Misa Luella Crissman
Rock Taland
Rev
IR. M. Crissmun
Sand Prairie Oil Strike Sparks Local Excitement Near Hanover
Oil flows from a Sand Prairie well near Hanover after two months of drilling. Promoters, locals and an eastern petroleum expert anticipate tests to determine flow duration and value. The discovery renews hope for regional prospecting and potential industry growth in the Hanover Sand Prairie area.
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Sand Prairie
Hanover
R. Bratton
Clinton and
Davenport
Yicinity
Northwestern Names Hound Trip Rates for Fourth
Northwestern offers cheap round trip rates for Fourth of July excursions between here and Platteville. Fares include $1.20 to Platteville, 76 cents to Cuba City, and 60 cents to Benton. Tickets go on sale July 8 and are good for return until July 6. The railroad aims to accommodate excursionists with comfortable travel.
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Northwestern
Platteville
Wisconsin
Plattevilla
Galena
Cuba City
Benton
Mayor imposes pre and post July 4 firecracker crackdown
The mayor orders city officers to arrest anyone shooting firecrackers before July 4 and after July 4 only on Independence Day with permission. Other notes mention Charles Scheerer, Michael Connors visiting Casayille, Wm. Birmingham returning from Kenosha to work in lumber, and Thos. Whippo and Harry Allendorff traveling to Dubuque for a Casavilly excursion on the W. W. steamer.
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Charles Scheerer
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Shullsburg Mines
Wisconsin Mining Company
Mifmin
Schaumberg
Schaumberg Mining Company
A. G. Wilkinson
F. T. Richards
H. L. Maxfield
F. EB. Hanscom
Treas
Brown Mine
John Rosa
Hazel Patch
O. K
Hoare
Maury Kelly
Black Jack Mine
Oc. M. Dow
Hotel Grant
Huntin
Donaheu
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Helm the Grocer
J. R
Siniger
John Dwyer
High Street
B.C. Dwyer
R. A. Bratton
Main Street
Black Jack
M. Dow
J. T. Bennett
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