Dedication Plans For New Galena Schoolbuilding Adopted
At a Galena school board meeting a dedicatory committee was appointed to plan services for the new building to be held in August. Miss Helen Robinson was hired as assistant principal on trial, with further hiring for another assistant principal to be decided later. The board also backed city lawyers in the Galena Water Case, approved bills, and set a 1906 school tax of 16 600. Census data showed 2004 city children across five wards.
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Board of Education
Biesmann
Galena
Jos, Nack
William Rippin
W. F. Bies- Mann
Paul Kerr
Katherine Obey
Helen ©. Robinson
Winona
Minn
Robinson
Wil
Galena Water
Cljty
Circuit Court
John Eckstein
Arl Lemper
No Game Played As Maquoketa Field Occupied
Galena ball club returned home from Maquoketa after the field was found occupied and no game was played. Maquoketa manager allegedly double booked teams and refused Galena's expenses, shifting blame to Manager O Day. The incident contrasts with last year when Maquoketa was paid despite lateness.
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Galena
Maquoketa
O'Day
Gallena
Freeport Y M C A. Boys Return From Wisconsin Trip
A group of Freeport Y M C A. youths arrived home from a lengthy Wisconsin journey. They traveled by wagon camped at Bowden's and were joined by Freeport friends. The trip featured visits to the Wisconsin Dells and La Crosse before continuing down the Mississippi to Galena. The local Y M C A. hosted them and the overall voyage was described as very pleasant with hospitable receptions along the way.
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Freeport
Dells
Wisconsin River
Badger
Mississippi
la Crosse
Galena
Market Report of Live Stock Prices in Chicago
Today’s market report shows cattle receipts at 2100 with varied prices across classes led by good to fancy steers at 5.70 to 6.25 and cows and heifers from 2.22 to 5.35. Hog receipts reach 23000 with prices 5 to 10 higher. good to choice ships 6.65 to 6.87, heavy and mixed ranges 6.30 to 6.85, pigs 5.25 to 6.00. Linden reports record ore finds at Glanville extension owned by Wm Viel, 40 acres south of Ross, with jack ore a foot thick and shipments planned this week. Golden Rod ore near Platteville Linden shows egg-tooth spar and sulphur in the lore bearing zone, indicating strong prospects for the company.
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Chicago
Lore
Ore Sold At Potosi Lifts Mining Rush In District
Grant Mining and Lumber reports strong ore shipments from Potosi Wisconsin as Kendall White and Krog Webster mines push mining activity. Creston Point Mining installs a Galena Iron Works mill while Krog Webster mill nears completion. Teamsters raise haulage rates to 1.25 per ton, with two tons per load.
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R.A. Bratton
Potosi
Wis
Bratton
Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Grant
J. J. Gray
Kendall and White
Krog-Webster
Creston Point Mining Company
Galena Iron Works Company
Big Machine in Ditch Delays Paving on Main Street
A steam roller damaged in a small ditch near lower Main Street caused a several hour delay in paving progress. Crews repaired the machine and expect completion by the latter part of the week. Mineral Point ore market opened steady with prices for lead jack dry bone and sulfur listed. Hazel Patch company awarded contract to Allis Chalmers for a 100 ton concentrating mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Hazel Patch Company
Allis Chalmers Company
Milwaukee
Essex
O'Hare
Hoare Lead and Zinc Company
Liverpool
Homesite
For Sale On Turnpike Farm Elegant House Zinc Mining Property
For sale one of the best farms on the Turnpike four miles out elegant house good zinc mining property inquire I B Moore The R E Man
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I. BF. Moore
R. E. Man
Conrad Genz Estate and Holdings for Sale in Wisconsin
The Conrad Genz estate offers four lots a store building a large residence a livery barn and outbuildings in Hazel Green Wisconsin. Call or write Mrs C Genz for details and contact information.
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Conrad Genz
C. Genz
Hazel Green
Wis
Picnic in Grant Park Delights Four Young Ladies
Yesterday afternoon four young ladies enjoyed a picnic in Grant Park Galena. Guests included Miss Theresa Burns Miss Edith Cleary Miss Lucile Campbell of Bellevue and Miss Margaret Ryan of Savanna. The park is a popular Galena spot and attracts many visitors in the pleasant season.
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Grant Park
Theresa Burns
Edith Cleary
Lucile Campbell
Bellevue
Margaret Ryan
Savanna
Galena
Horticultural Society Holds Annual Outing at Camp 19
The Galena Horticultural Society, one of the city’s oldest groups, held its annual picnic yesterday afternoon at Camp 19 with about fifty members aboard Gear’s ferry boat. Hammocks were hung and the day centered on outdoor leisure and visiting, with ample food supplied by the ladies. The society, revived after a period of decline, has become a leading local organization once again.
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The
Horticultural Society
Gear
Galena
Community gossip from Menominee and surroundings
William Vassen Menominee working for Bussen Bros spent Sunday at the Sheean home. Edw Fleege studying for the priesthood vacationing here. Frank Mittendorf returned from Chicago where he trains as a barber and seeks a location. Bernard Vanderah visited Vinegar Hill. Herman Budden at Fairplay visiting friends. Herbert Slatts now of Dubuque called recently. Bertha Fleege East Dubuque attended the ball game here Sunday. Francis Fleege son of Herman home from medical study for vacation for several months. Geo Bodell Jr Freeport spent days here last week returning Saturday. Herman Schonoff returned after working for Ben Ricke. Katie Schon accepted a position at Walter Furlong’s home. A social at Clem Wabben’s home last Sunday drew a large crowd with late card play and amusements. Rev C M Husser entertained his priest brother Sunday. Interior decorations of St Mary’s Catholic church completed with two statues presented. Father Husser praised for his untiring work.
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Menominee
William Vassen
Bussen Bros
Edw. Fleege
Frank Mittendorf
Chicago
Bernard Vanderah
Vinegar Hill
Herman Budden
Fairplay
Herbert Slatts
Tai Place
Dubuque
Bertha Fleege
East Dubuque
Francis Fleege
Herman Fleege
Geo. Bodell, Jr
Freeport
Herman Schonoff
Ben Ricke
Katie Schon
Walter Furlong
Clem Wabben
C. M. Husser
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Husser
King's Daughters Seek Fresh Air Homes for Dependent Children
Chicago’s King's Daughters extend a plea from the Tribune urging generous families to host fresh air children during a two week rural visit. With 3,000 children needing relief, sponsors are sought, transport arranged by railroads, and attendants provided. Galena arrivals slated for July 28, and appeals request names of potential hosts.
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King's Daughters
Chicago Bureau of Charities
Bureau of Charities
Chicago
Galena
Tribune
Benton Mines Boost Mill Projects Across Ozark Region
Benton area reports moving toward new mills with Aurora and Webb City purchases and a 125 ton capacity mill to be dismantled and reassembled. Empress mill 85 ton capacity expands. Pittsburg Benton shaft work continues. stock sits at 5.10 with 15 workers and growing demand. A Montfort outfit arrives for other lands. rich strikes north of Pittsburg on Pratt Crawhall and Byrnes farm. Chicago Benton area on mined sections. Lake Superior Development holds option with drill active. Dawson Temple land drill locates 10 foot disseminated ore. The 100 ton mill contract is set for bid July 11, aiming operation by October 1.
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Benton
Aurora
Etna
Webb City
Empress
Pittsburg-Benton
Montfort
Benton Development Company
Pittsburg
Pratt and Crawhall
J. P. Byrnes
Chicago-Benton
Lake Superior Development Company
Dawson
Temple Land
Chicago
Benton Mining Boom Lights Fires on July Fourth
The article notes ongoing mine operations near Benton with the Dawson, Sallie Waters, and Ollie Belle ore mills, new mill starts, and a 100 ton mill planned for Ida. The Century, Wiseman Mining, and Etna strikes are reported, plus a new hotel opportunity and strong Fourth of July gate receipts totaling seventeen hundred dollars.
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Dawson
Sallle Waters
Davidson
Keel and Anderson
Chicago
Missouri
Ida
Wiseman Mining Company
Benton
Chas. McFarland
Cuba City
W. R. Buchan
W. B. Vail
The
Fox
McCarty
Collman
Etna
Cottingham Range
Central House
Brother of Marshal Ware from Galena visits America
James Ware, brother of Marshal Ware of this city, arrived from Cape Colony and stays several weeks in Galena. He ran a general store in Africa, served in the British army during the Boer war, and says South Africa offers good wages and productive farms but regions are dry and sparse. He plans to visit Washington New York and Boston after three weeks in Galena.
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James Ware
Marshal Ware
Cape Colony
West Africa
Galena
Ware
Africa
England
America
Quebec
Canada
Chicago
Marshal
South Africa
East
Washington
New York
Boston
Claude Bennett Dies After Illness Funeral Friday
Claude Bennett died at an early hour after several days illness. News of his death came yesterday with little hope of recovery. His passing will be met with sincere regret by those who knew him. The funeral is scheduled for Friday.
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Claude Bennett
Death of Mrs. Harry Padden in Chicago
News arrives of the death of Mrs. Harry Padden formerly Anna Feury, a well known former resident here. She leaves many friends and relatives in the community to mourn her loss.
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Harry Padden
Chicago
Mayor Blocks Italians From Burlington Rail Work
The city faces a tensed stand with Mayor Scheerer ordering Burlington Railway to avoid quartering Italians here. About forty workers, housed in four box cars near the stock yards, were moved from Bland ing to Galena Junction for upcoming road improvements. They are expected to stay ten days to two weeks before transfer to East Dubuque.
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Scheerer
Burlington
Blanding
Galena Junction
East Dubuque
Escape Was Narrow Former Lena Resident Drowns Near Freeport
Thomas Foley, formerly of Lena and now living at 76 Exchange Street, narrowly escaped drowning in the Pecatonica River south of the dam near the Freeport power plant. After leaving work at the electric company, Foley and co worker Homer Cox swam near the bank. Foley, a weak swimmer, was swept into deep water and submerged. Cox and a bystander named Heney pulled him ashore as a physician arrived to treat him once he regained consciousness.
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Lena
Freeport
Thomas Foley
Exchange Street
Pecatonica
Foley
The
Electric Company
O'Colck
Homer Cox
Cox
Heney
Freeport Bulletin
Men near death as building collapses at Sterling works
At 3:30 pm the rear end of the Sterling Key Works collapsed sending two workers Barney Strueman and John Modler into the river. Rescue began at once. both men were rescued at 3:46 badly injured and alive, conditions unknown. The scene also notes local mining and chemical plant activity, with multiple shafts, ore finds, and ongoing operations in nearby sites.
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River
Sterling
Sterling Key Works
Barney Strueman
John Modler
Labor strike hits Grana wine operations report
A labor strike is reported at Grana wine impacting output at the profit producer. No ore shipments are reported from Harker this week. One John Cloran received an car load of Mystic four.
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Mifflin
Grana Wine
Harker
John Cloran
Mystic Four
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