Local events fill the city with visitors and notices
Wm Kugler and Robson attend to business in town while Miss Beil hosts a party and Miss Obye takes a Stockton High teaching post. Residents and guests arrive, leave, or visit, as reports note visitors from New York and Mondovi and others in Galena, Dubuque, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kugler
Rice Township
Temp Robson
Platteville
Monnier
Scales Mound
Galena
Eva Beil
Miss Robison
New York
Clark
Katherine Obye
Stockton High School
Harry Young
Chicago
Lillian Robinson
Mondovi
Wis
Genevieve Clark
Wm. Bond
David
Tom Rogers
Rodden
Wm. Thompson
I. C
Apple River
Rose
Vera McCarthy
Loretta McDermott
Dubuque
Wm. Desmond
Eugene T. Bermingham
Mary Rochford
F. Kempter
Wm. Barrett
Louis Look
Shullsburg
Uehren
Phil Ryan
Meade
John O'Neil
Child
Wisconsin
Burlington
Gleason
John Sanders
Rawlins Township
Manchester
Minn
Great Western
James Hudson
Fannie Graves
James Rowe
Buncombe
Bessie Westwick
Tarkio
J. W. Westwick
Mary Engel
Stockton
Gardner
Minneapolis
A. W. Glessner
Margaret Glessner
Cyrus Fields
John E. Hodge
Marquette
Mich
Galena Harp Orchestra
Hazel Green
Hathaway Campaign Swing Spawns Sheriff Candidacy Buzz
A. L. Hathaway of Guilford, a county sheriff candidate, was in the city Saturday promoting his campaign. He is moving among county voters to gain support ahead of potential sale talks for one of his inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hathaway
Guilford
Mr. Hathaway
Mrs Kastner Dies After Illness At 74 In Galena
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 settling at Maquoketa Iowa. Survived by husband and five children George and Henry in Ballard Washington Mrs Peter Lenhardt Mrs Chas Blum of Galena and Charles and Robert at home. Funeral 2:30 pm Tuesday at home then St Mathews Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railway
Freeport
Robert Dietz
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
John Kastner
Mrs. Kastner
Germany
Elizabeth Stander
America
Maquoketa
Galena
Kastner
George
Henry
Ballard
Wash
Peter Lenhardt
Chas. Blum
Charles
Robert
St. Mathews Lutheran Church
June Ends with Strong Business Across Sectors
The article notes that June was a very good month with busy railroad workers and merchants making monthly reports. Merchants expect a dip in July and August but anticipate stronger business in the fall and foresee the country entering its most prosperous period yet.
New Potatoes on Market
Ample supply of new potatoes on market Saturday raised by local farmers. They were good size and quality and sold for 40 cents per peck. Abundant other garden produce sold well. Week praised for favorable conditions amid storms and rain, aiding corn growth despite labor shortages for cultivation.
Eagles aid Platteville Aerie installation near Platteville
Members of the Black Hawk Aerie of Eagles No. 195 Galena returned from Platteville where they helped inaugurate a new lodge with 53 members. Deputy Grand Master T. Hartman assisted, a banquet followed for over 75 attendees, and locals praised Platteville hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Aerie of Eagles
Galena
Northwestern
Platteville
Benton
Cuba City
Wisconsin
T. Hartman
Madison
Wis
Social Roundup Notes From Nora And Nearby Towns
Monday social activities include Chas Stevens in Galena and Miss Anna Hagins visiting Hazel Green. Etiquette events feature card parties hosted by Mrs J B Ross and Mr and Mrs A W Glessner. Day trips report Michael Connors from Cassville, Bertha Kramer to Fort Dodge, Wm Birmingham return from Kenosha, and Rose Leaf camp managers to meet Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stevens
Nora
Galena
Ed Bryant
Hazel Green
al Gent
Fort Dodge
Wm. Birmingham
Kenosha
Wis
Rose Leaf Camp
Bohlen
Eusted
I. Moore
W. R. Crawford
Chicago
Whippo
Harry Allendort
Dubuque
Jow
R Barrett Plans Major Upgrades to Kelly Building
R Barrett announces extensive improvements to the Kelly building on Main Street. A new plate glass front will be installed and the interior will be refitted for a modern store. He intends to rent the structure upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Barrett
Kelly
Main Street
Watch Restored to Denver Brother’s Gift Value 150
Frank Quirk lost a valuable watch in the yard near Frank Kuhl's store Friday night. Frank Hess found it and returned it to the owner the next day. The watch, a Denver, Colorado gift valued at 150, pleased Mr. Quirk to have it back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Quirk
Frank Kuhl
Frank Hess
Quirk
Denver
Colo
Lad Struck By Ball on Calderwood Lot Injures Youth
Frank Roddewig a about 10 is struck in the face while playing with companions on Calderwood's lot Friday. He was taken home and today remains able to be on the street. His parent is AY Roddewig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calderwood
Frank Roddewig
AY Roddewig
Carpenter Union Organizer Urges Higher Wages in Galena
Philip Carlin of Minneapolis spoke at the carpenters hall on Saturday night saying conditions in the district are improving but wages in Galena are the lowest he has seen. He cited dock construction at Lake Superior with non union workers and noted wage increases after unionizing. He urged local carpenters to join, warned against non members, and described gains from 10 to 40 cents per hour over seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters Hall
Philip Carlin
Minneapolis
Carpenters Union
Lake Superior
Carlin
Galena
Chicago
Severe Friday Storm Hits City and Farm Losses
A severe storm moved through the city Friday evening with a bright electrical display and strong winds. Lightning struck a cottonwood in Martin Dillon's yard, burning the trunk, while a straw stack on Garrett Stein’s Rawlins Township farm was destroyed. Corn fields and potatoes suffered damage, but there was no hail in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Stein
Rawlins Township
Martin Dillon
Democratic Convention Delegates Named For Illinois District Thirteenth
The Democratic Congressional Convention for Illinois Thirteenth district will meet August 16 1906 at 1 PM in Freeport to nominate a congressional candidate and select committee members. Representation is one delegate per 300 Parker votes in 1904 plus one per 150 votes over a half, with counties Carroll Jo Daviess Ogle Stephenson Whiteside and others listed with delegates and chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Ilinois
Freeport
Congressional Committee
Parker
Carroll
C. H. Shriemer
Jo Daviess
M. J. Dillon
Ania
Ogle
J. T. McGrath
Steph’son
W.N. Conkrite
Whiteside
Devine
Prisoner Fred Harding Seen as Homebound in County Jail
Sheriff Whitmore reports Fred Harding, jailed for petty clothing theft from the DeSoto house, is settled in at the county jail and confident of a short sentence. The Savanna connection notes a past trouble and Harding’s long record of minor offenses and jail time. The county chain gang digs rock in the market square, Marshall Whippo says they aim to finish by July 4 with good behavior. One inmate paid a fine and left town after cashing out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore
Dr. Burton
Savanna
Fred Harding
DeSoto House
Harding
Marshall Whippo
Outrage Attacks Target Mayor Schunk in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa a spate of anarchist style attacks follows a Casino bombing. A stone smashed a window at Mayor Schunk’s home injuring no one. police watch patrols and suspect several unnamed individuals as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickley
Funeral for Sarah Blackmer Held at Home
The funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah Blackmer, who died Thursday, was conducted at her former home at 2:30 PM Saturday with Rev. Matlack officiating. The service honored the deceased and drew a large gathering. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Robert Irwin, a prominent Jo Daviess sheriff candidate, was in town Tuesday along with Bash Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Blackmer
Matlack
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert Irwin
Jo Daviess County
Bob
Bash Winter
Mt. Carroll
Galena Triumphs 2 1 Over Morrison In Wrangling Game
Galena defeated Morrison 2 to 1 as Hodson allowed three hits and Parsons produced the visitors only runs. Morrison's Kane finger injury on a passed ball helped the decisive plays. Coover, Friend and Lawrence sparked Galena offense with key hits and defensive plays.
Morrison Beats Parish 1–0 In Pitchers Battle At Galena
Morrison edged Parish 1–0 as a tight pitching duel dominated the Galena diamond. Morrison scored in the fifth on Kernall’s hit and Wagner’s out, with Pisel’s single to right. Parish stranded rallies, striking out Wagner, Pisel, and Brauch with bases loaded in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Parish
Galena
Wagner
Pisel
Brauch
Kernall
Coover
Hunt
Tracey
Lawrence
Quinn
Saturday's Game in Galena Summary
Stated box score notes Morrison on 101200001-6 and 011021100-7. Summary lists stolen bases Coover Kernan, sacrifice Kernan, walks Parish Hunt, strikeouts Parish 7 Hunt 2, left on base Galena 1 Morrison 9, double play Madden to O Day to Tracey, hit by pitcher O Day. Time 1 25. Umpire Hirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Morrison
Parsons
Quinn
Friend
Hodson
Pisel
Coover
Kernan
Parish
Hunt
Madden
O'Day
Tracey
Hirst
Lawrence
Steer & Friend
Kane
Teener
Cf Quinn
Seseee
Priend
Isanne Branch
Oeie Parsons
Ome Strawbridge
Smith
Lucas
Wagner
Vanity's Vision: Peter Pan waists and green canvas shoes
Fashion notes describe Peter Pan blouses with turned down collars and elbow sleeves paired with matching material skirts. New green canvas tennis shoes for all, demand for long black and white silk gloves, and a dainty grenadine evening gown with black net yoke and crimped belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Thompson
Champagne Ninon de Soie
Galena Drops Two as Morriston Cancels Series
Kane hurt in third inning returns to catch in seventh. Parsons on first, Strawbridge forces Parsons at second after a fly to Coover. Lawrence makes a one handed stop and throws Kernan at first. Galena outfielders comfortable with two flies for Coover and one for Friend. Morriston cancels remaining games with Galena after yesterday’s contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Parsons
Strawbridge
Coover
Pete
Lawrence
Kernan
Galena
Friend
Morrison
Took Frightful Plunge Frank Crenary Falls 25 Feet at Warren
Frank Crenary a carpenter and contractor in Warren fell 25 feet from a scaffold onto a cellar door while working on a building Monday evening. He is seriously injured but may recover. Crenary is brother of Mrs Ed Jeffrey and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crenary
Warren
Mr. Crenary
Ed Jeffrey
Thief Steals Whiskey From Dempke's Camp Ice Box
A thief broke into the lee box at Dempke's camp near Galena Junction Saturday night and stole beer and whiskey left to cool. The thief is unknown and a camp key was taken, valued higher than the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempke
Lee
Galena Junction
Railway to Hanover Connected with Major Lines Esteemed
The Hanover Journal reports a railway will be built this Summer connecting Hanover with either the Chicago Great Western or the Burlington line. A dual connection may follow later if circumstances allow, but one connection is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Chicago Great Western
Burlington
Hanover Journal
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Effie Ford
Council Hill
City
J. B. Howard
Elmer May
Keil
W. A. Telford
Habib
Miss May Huntington
Moline
Dr. Huntington
Hazel Bratton
Gate
Pilz
George C. Biesmann
Leadmine Cigar Factory
Louis G. Biesmann
Fred Biesmann
Harry Slaght
Burton
Cassville
Peter Falenzer
Bowden
Welch
Pauley
Savanna Journal
R. F. Evans
Mary Bain
Louisa Campbell
Nellie Edgerton
Ada Steele
Ward
Jessie Steele
Joe Rigdon
C. F. McDerby
Elizabeth
C. M. Banfield
Darlington
Geo. Trevarthen
Henry Roberts
Irene Donaughy
E. L. Graves
R. L. Griffin
Frank Burns
Mineral Point
Mary Yundt
New Orleans
J. F. Renwick
Rush Township
James E. Story
Co. A. Bourquist
Lawrence House
Chas. Nagle
Father McGrath
Lincoln
F. E. Cline
Boston
Jencks
Nebraska
Julia
Clara Stephand
Sweeney
Cornelius Buckley
Beloit
Iws
Freeport Standard
John Hoffman
Chicago Ave
Matilda
Clarence K. Bowers
C. Schuler
Garner
Bright
Mr. Schuler
J. B. Schuler
Hus
Consin City
Mayor Schunk
Schunk
Cyril
Mr. Schunk
the Sporting World
Hudson
Ing
Morison
Galenas
Strong
Harry
Parson
By Iz
Vanity
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