Shullsburg Mines A Local Enterprise With Outsider Investors
The Morrison Mining Company area near Shullsburg shows strong local representation alongside outsider investors. The Dewey mine leads with extensive development including a 50 ton concentrator and 25 ton roaster. output, dividends, and a wide 70 acre ground hold promise of years of operation. The Dewey plant, power, and tramway link the mines to milling, with managers J. H. Robertson and C. W. Priend noted, while other nearby mines like Lucky Hit and Kilcoyne holdings add to the district’s production potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Shullsburg
Morrison Mining Company
Morrison Mining and Development Company
Brown Croft
Burg
Old Range
Friar
Old Bonanza
Dewey
Morrison Company
J. H. Robertson
Shullsburg Ind
Platteville
McNulty
C. J. Meloy
Shullsbury
Mathey
Trego
Kilcoyne Bros
C. W. Priend
Pittsburg
Rejmted
Daniels
Postoffice and Businesses to Close Tomorrow
The postoffice will close after 10 am with only morning delivery. Rural carriers will not run during the day and money order and registry departments will be closed all day. Most stores close in the afternoon. fireworks shops stay open. Clothing shops close. Galena papers will not be issued for the day.
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Galena
Rich strike at West Diggers second opening near town
A two thousand pound lead ore find reported yesterday at West Diggers in the Patrick McCarty land. John Metzgar and Henry Wilhelmi oversaw sinking and discovered a large second opening beneath a cap rock. Russell mines continue to produce ore as engine and machinery arrive for expanded operations. Nearby Hanover oil fields say oil still flows with expected continuation and an eastern expert will assess value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Diggings
John Metzgar
Henry Wilhelmi
Patrick McCarty
Russell
Hanover
Today's Market Report from Chicago Live Stock Markets
Chicago July 3 Cattle receipts 5500 steady to good ranges with steers 5.60 to 6.10 cows and heifers 5.25 to 5.40 yearlings 4.50 to 5.65 feeders 4.00 to 4.50 stockers 3.50 to 4.25 calves 0.50 to 6.25 hogs receipts 17000 with prices not shown a high note. The mayor orders arrest of anyone firing firecrackers before and after July 4 with fireworks allowed only on Independence Day. Charles Scheerer mayor Edgar R Leckley has joined Galena National Bank as assistant bookkeeper after graduating Cedar Rapids Business College last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Scheerer
Edgar R. Leckley
Galena National Bank
Mg. Leckley
Cedar Rapids Business College
Last Day to File Calls for County Convention
Thursday marks the final day to file calls for a county convention. County Clerk Williams reports two parties have fled their calls the Socialists and Democrats. Republicans expected to file late today or tomorrow morning before the noon closing. the Prohibition party has already held its convention and nominations under the old law.
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Williams
Prohibition Party
Embalming Underway for Plymouth Express Victims
Embalmers busy in Salisbury England as bodies of the Americans killed in the Plymouth express wreck are prepared for return to the United States. Frederick H. Cossett’s body has been sent to London. Inquest failed to reveal cause. delays noted amid board of trade investigation plans. Twenty three of forty two aboard Americans killed.
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Sallbury
Eng
Plymouth Express
Frederick H. Cossett
London
America
Board of Trade
England
Purchases Bench Property Near Court House Grounds
A county board committee has purchased the Bench property on the west side of the court house square to widen and improve the grounds. The project enlarges the lawn area, enhancing the building’s appearance for officials and county patrons. Supervisors Berry Bugsen Oldenberg and States Attorney Hoover approved the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Bench
Court House Square
Berry, Bugsen
Oldenberg
Hoovers
Store hours and notices from local ads
The store will be open Wednesday morning July 4 until 12 o clock with no deliveries. Helm the Grocer lists Ladies white canvas oxfords at Coatsworth's 98c. Stapleton of Sioux Falls returned after visiting Barrett home. Smith of Mount Carrot, agent for American Accident, was in town and settled a sick claim with John Shults.
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Helm the Grocer
Coatsworth
Stapleton
Sioux Falls
Barrett
Smith
Mount Carrot
American Accident Company
John Shults
A Morning Wedding At St Marys Church
John Dunlavey of Menominee and Miss Emma Bussen of Vinegar Hill were wed at St Marys Catholic church at 8 this morning in a simple ceremony with few friends present. The groom, a respected farmer, and the bride, daughter of H Bussen, will live on a farm in Menominee township. Later this afternoon Joseph Hastings of Stockton and Anna Atkins of Hanover were married by Judge William Rippitt, both noted as popular locals.
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John Dunlavey
Menominee
Emma Bussen
Vinegar Hill Township
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Menominee Township
Galena
H. Bussen
Joseph Hastings
Stockton
Anna Atkins
Hanover
William Rippitt
Old Union Meet to Spur City Evangelistic Effort
The executive committee of Galena evangelistic association met at the Y M C A with Rev J Van de Erve as temporary chair to arrange a union meeting in late October lasting three to four weeks. A three member committee was named to secure details and a venue, with Rev J A Mathick as chairman and F L Dawson as secretary. The group aims to energize church life and reach outside the churches, selecting a capable leader for lasting impact. A separate note mentions a Galena to Dubuque excursion on July 4, a 75 cent round trip fare, plus local real estate and pasture offerings by R A Bratton.
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The
Evangelistic Association
John van de Erve
Galena
Rey
Crissman
van de Erve
Matlick
J. A. Mathick
F. L. Dawson
Evangeliatic Association
City Council to Act on Street Naming and Numbering Tonight
Heavy rain delayed paving yet Upper Main street should be nearly finished by tomorrow with lower section to start soon and Franklin street paved before late July. Council to discuss street naming numbering plans drawn by the city engineer and possible appointment of a new mail carrier after routes are reorganized.
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Upper Main Street
Franklin Street
Third Annual Department Encampment at Galesburg
Folders announce the Third Annual Department Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans at Galesburg on July 20 and 21. Veterans from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines will gather for two days of reunion with speakers including ex Senator William E B Mason. The Sixth Infantry I N G will parade with a band under Col Ed Kittilsen. Company M from the city will attend. The ladies auxiliary will join the encampment for social events and prizes will honor camps with the most marchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
William EB. Mason
Spain
Sixth Infantry I. N. G
Ed Kittilsen
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jine
Uniformed Team
Columbia Camp No. 2
Department
Richings J. Shand
Chesley R. Perry
Chetlain Home 70th Anniversary Invitees Hit Three Hundred
Hundreds will visit the Chetlain home Friday for the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Three hundred invitations have been issued and guests include General Bentley and family of Chicago and E. W. Grosseup. A shuttle buss will run hourly from the DeSoto house to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetlain
Chetlams
General Bentley and Family
Chicago
E. W. Grosseup
DeSoto House
Joplin Ore Market Six Months 1906 Zinc Lead Increase
Shipment totals for six months in 1906 show zinc up 9 708 tons and lead up 3 554 tons compared with the first half of 1905. Zinc value rises to 272 782 dollars and lead to 564 875 dollars over last year while average zinc price falls to 43 28 dollars per ton from 44 45. Lead average price stands at 76 44 dollars per ton versus 57 16 last year. highest zinc price paid is 49 dollars per ton with ore valued at 423 to 845 per ton. lead at 78 dollars per ton, with some buyers not paying over 76 50.
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Joplin
Agsay
Father Finds Son Body Hangs Self in Barn Near Grand Detour
Guy Brenner 21 a farmer’s son living five miles north of Grand Detour Pine Creek was found dead by hanging in a barn at 8 30 this morning. He had been in good health with no prior complaints his family says still they are mystified by the act. His father discovered the body suspended from a barn rafter after he was not seen at breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Brenner
Grand Detour
Jacob Brenner
Pine Creek
Brenner
Freeport Journal
Pleasant Affair Hosts Hundred Fifty Guests for Society Reception
A reception at Mrs. I. F Moore's home, hosted with Mrs. L. J. Busted, honored Mrs. W. R. Crawford of Chicago and Mrs. Anna Rogers of Cheyenne. About 150 guests attended as Willy's orchestra provided music, no dancing, ice cream and refreshments served, decorations and amusements enhanced the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F Moore
Moore
L. J. Busted
W. R. Crawford
Chicago
Anna Rogers
Cheyenne
Wyo
Willy
Galena Preparations for Fourth Across Wisconsin Valley
Galena residents plan to celebrate in Wisconsin and Jo Daviess county towns. Hundreds from Galena expect to attend in Benton and Hanover Elizabeth and other sites. Many will ride regular trains to Platteville and return, with a boat leaving at eight in the morning. Weather warnings of possible rain linger as prominent locals depart for Chicago. The Galena Harp Orchestra provides music for Benton events. Local hog shipments and departing residents mark the day’s activity.
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Benton
Northwestern
Here
Platteville
Wisconsin
Galena
Hanover
Elizabeth
Jo Daviess County
Dubuque
Marshal
Fritz
Chicago
Galena Harp Orchestra
Wm. Weber
Ben Schonoff
Menominee
Sheean, Roberts & Compiany
Samuel Sprohl
West Galena
Republicans Divide County Into Primary Districts at DeSoto House
Republican County Central Committee met at the DeSoto House to divide the county into five primary districts under the new law. Members present included Hammond, Walters, Lamont, Tiffany, Ginn, Gray, Callahan, Whitham, Miner and others. districts and delegate allocations were outlined with Roosevelt vote histories and appointed deadlines for delegate filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central
DeSoto House
C. A. Hammond
Stockton
C. A. Walters
Elizabeth
J Lamont
Apple River
P. M. Tiffany
Bereman
Merritt Platt
East Dubuque
J. B. Ginn
West Galena
J. J. Gray
East Galena
Roosevelt
Council Hill
Scales Mound
Guilford
Thompson
Rice
Warren
Nora
Rush
Wards Grove
Pleasant Valley
Woodbine
Hanover
Derrnda
Lamont
County Central Committee
Ginn
Boreman
Council WN
Dunteith
Menominee
Rawlins
Ric
Vinegar Hii
Jo Daviess County Democratic Central Committee Meets
The Jo Daviess county democratic central committee met Monday afternoon to set the county convention for August 9 in this city. President M J Dillon presided with Dr M H Cleary J J Ryan Thos Duffy J Bussen John Shultz and S Birbeck among attendees. Delegates were drawn from four districts and many active Democrats anticipated a strong fall contest. Dr Blair of Hazel Green and Miss Mattle Singer of Chicago were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Daviess County
Democratic Central Committee
Pres. M. J. Dillon
M. H. Cleary
J. J. Ryan
Thos. Duffy
J. Bussen
John Shultz
S. Birbeck
Dunlisth
Menominee
Vinegar Hill
Rawlins
Council Hill
East Galena
West Galena
Rice
Elizabeth
Hanover
Derrnda
Pleasant Valley
Berreman
Stockton
Grove
Woodbine
Guilford
Thompson
Rush
Nora
Warren
Apple River
Scales Mound
Dr. Blair
Hazel Green
Mattle Singer
Chicago
Simon Singer
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Shullsburg Mines
GEASE
Russell Mines
Today's Market Report
Donahou
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bench Property
Ménominee
OLD Union
Cutive Committee OF the
J. R. Port
Siniger’s Drug
John Dwyer
High Street
E. C. Dwyer
R. A. Bratton
Main Street
Gallena
Son
Republican County Committee
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