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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
The report covers W P Landon speaking in Galena to gain a congressional seat by criticizing an opponent. The piece notes no new platform and accuses him of invading Colonel Lowden's home and targeting his wife. The editorial warns against climbing by pulling others down and mocks his rhetoric as unhealthy brain food.
The Mills Mining and Reduction manager Ralph Root responds to an earlier Galena Tribune mining article. He disputes claims that Missouri miners built Joplin village near Bull Branch or caused local unrest, noting the Hoskin Mine was the New Deal and that workers did not build houses.
The Mills Mining and Reduction Co. defends its workers and housing, clarifies that company cottages formed no village, and disputes claims that Missouri miners caused trouble. It states most Missouri workers remained in the district or returned home, denies a former Hoskin mine employee was involved, and urges fair treatment for all industrious miners.
In Galena on the Fourth several boys sustained minor injuries from fireworks. Peter Downley’s son burned his hand on a blank cartridge revolver, while Geo Martin’s son and John Gerlich also injured themselves with blanks. Roy Eustice suffered facial burns from a skyrocket, risking potential eye damage.
A Monday evening reception hosted jointly by Mrs. I F Moore and Mrs. L J Eusted drew more than 150 guests at the Moore residence. Honorees included Mrs. W R Crawford of Chicago and Mrs. Anna Rogers of Cheyenne Wyoming, with Willy’s orchestra providing music and refreshments served. The event, noted as one of the season’s brightest, featured decor and amusements amid pleasant weather.
Hundreds invited for the 70th anniversary celebration at the Chetlain home near the city. General Bentley and family of Chicago and BE. W. Grosscup among notable guests. A bus shuttles from DeSoto house to the event hourly.
Local dispatch relays a busy week with garden hail damage, visits by Rev C H Collins and families, store visits by George Gaffner, and numerous social gatherings. Reports mention Fourth of July activities at Mrs J Gaffner and Lucile Gaffner's linen shower, family visits, baptisms, illness, and road repairs after storms.
Miss Mary Rodgers repaints her house while Billy Bond and son work. Lee Pace of Prairie du Chien visits his uncle Grant Pace, a Rodden section foreman. Mrs Park Martin of Maquoketa visits niece Mrs Kirby Hancock. Miss Mabel Hughes returns to Woodbine. Rev Collins family hosts Rodden home event. Many attend Elizabeth horse sale. Mrs Glasgow returns from Galena. Mrs Annie Rodgers visits from Cheyenne. Ella Rodden returns from Galena. dentist Wm McWilliam visits. J L Rodden and son Cyrus of Blanding transact business. Contractor Gurnee of Dubuque escorts his daughter for a camp outing. Sherrard & Barnes ship a carload of gear calves to Chicago.
Town readies for Fourth of July crowds with jubilant plans and entertainment. Various residents and visitors, including Mrs. Dr. Rogers, Miss M. K. Lorenz, John Curtis, and Prof. C. H. Levitt, travel between Galena and nearby towns. Weather favors crops while several locals return from visits and others attend Shoppers and events around town.
Local families visit for the Fourth and summer events. Albert Bastian ships oats from Council Hill. Officials deny a new school hire and invite applications. Mrs. Parkins recovers from quinsy while Miss Heer returns home after visiting relatives. Rail cars carry fire brick and mining equipment awaiting weather. Ladies' Aid to meet July 6. Sunday activities planned with services at 2 30 and 10 30 AM. Various residents visit friends and relatives across the area.
White Oak Wisconsin July 2 A flurry of visits and church plans from residents. Martha Wharton visited sister Mrs Wm Treganza of Scales Mound. E S Wartenaby and wife at Shullsburg. Jno Walton and son of Scales Mound with the Graham residence. Richards made his weekly Shullsburg trip. Wm Hoskins and son Joe visited Mt Zion. Rev Griffith to preach at Vera Grande July 11. Mrs Thos Rogers visited Scales Mound. Jno Richards at Scales Mound. Jno Magee and wife of Platteville with Jas Ma. Magee visited home Sunday. Simeon Sincock bought a new carriage from J C Matson. Wm Sincock and daughter Mabel at Scales Mound. Sam Gilbert and family at Belding home. Mrs R Wharton home Saturday from Hazel Green. Simeon Sincock and wife at Vipond residence. John Jackson and family of Scott Kane visiting relatives.
John Dunlavey of Menominee wed Emma Bussen of Vinegar Hill township in a morning ceremony at St Marys Catholic church. Groom is a respected Menominee farmer and the bride is a popular Vinegar Hill young woman. The couple will live on the groom’s Menominee township farm.
A county board committee has bought the Bench property on the west side of the court house square to enlarge and extend the lawn. The project aims to improve the grounds and enhance the courthouse appearance for officials and visitors. Supervisors Berry Bussen Oldenberg and States Attorney Boevara approved the purchase.
A parade of visitors from Hazel Green, Chicago, Beloit and beyond passes through the city. Local figures including J J Jones and Ed Hart are noted on business, while elections and a county sheriff bid are hinted at by Marshal Duffy and Postmaster Platt.
Ralph Root of Hazel Green and Geo Wearmouth of East Dubuque were in the city yesterday. Daniel and Guy Green of Chicago were guests of friends here. KE Keskey a mining expert from Tennessee is in the city and has been employed at the Black Jack mine. Edw Martin and wife of Chicago were in the city for a few hours visiting friends and relatives.
Jo Daviess county Democratic central committee met Monday to select August 9 for the county convention in Galena. President M J Dillon chaired with Dr M H Cleary J J Ryan Thos Duffy J Bussen John Shultz and S Birbeck among attendees as districts 1 through 4 were established amid declarations of a strong fall fight and nominations for county offices.
Neat folders announce the Third Annual Department Encampment of United Spanish War Veterans at Galesburg July 20 and 21. Ex Senator William E Mason will speak on Our War with Spain. Sixth Infantry I N G bands and a large parade, July 20, are planned with Company M and the ladies auxiliary participating.
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