Curiosity as Sheriff Whitmore Arrives with Prisoner
About four hundred curiosity seekers gathered at the I. C. depot to view Sheriff Whitmore and Wynne Avery after an indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. Bond set at 2000 dollars for Avery’s appearance at the November circuit term. Community sympathy with Major Avery's family noted amid questions about others involved. Prairie Queen flour advertisement concludes the item.
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Galena
I. C
Whitmore
Sheriff Whitmore
Commerce Street
Wynne Avery
Avery
John Fiddick
United States
Mexico
Major Avery
Narrow Escape From Death At Freeport Factory
Percy Soloday and his brother John E Soloday visit their father in Freeport where Percy works at the Arcade factory. At work a revolving shaft entangled his clothing and wound him in but he held on until the machine stopped and the belt freed. His garments tore apart yet he finished his shift.
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Percy Soloday
John E. Soloday
John Soloday
Freeport
Percy
I'll brave the storms of Chilkoot Pass and cross the seas
A dramatic note promises a journey through harsh routes for Rocky Mountain Tea. The narrator mentions leaving a wife and seeking the product at Sinigers Drug Store, signaling a wartime or frontier trade scene and the value placed on a specific remedy.
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Chilkoot Pass
Rocky Mountain
Sinigers Drug Store
Excursion to historic region debuts with round trip deal
Excursion offers a round trip for $1.50 to a preserved earth history region. Depart Galena at 6 AM and reach Madison by 10 30 AM with a stop at Devils Lake at 11 30 AM. Return from Devils Lake at 6 PM to Madison by 7 PM. Tickets via C N W Ry agents.
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Galena
Madison
Devils Lake
C&n. W.ry
Which Flour Best for Bread? Mystic Flour by John Cloran
A short note touts the Mystic Flour sold by John Cloran as the flour that will satisfy bakers seeking the best bread texture and quality. The sales line emphasizes reliability and customer satisfaction.
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John Cloran
River News Draw Tally From Dubuque Port List
River report notes boats passing the draw at Dubuque since last cport. Up-Kit Carson Scotia St. Down-Rundge R. E. Kendall. Water stage at date shows 1.3 and stationary.
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Dubuque
Cport
Kit Carson
Scotia
St. Down
Rundge
R. E. Kendall
Wate
Sleep Talk Defense in Breach of Promise Suit
Simon Brandt a Cherokee Indiana bachelor testifies that he may have proposed to Miss Catherine Crippen only in his sleep blaming talking in his sleep for any alleged matrimonial advances. Crippen claims a betrothal and damages of 25000 dollars while Brandt contends he seeks only single life and that any promises were involuntary. Brandt cites insomnia and monotony as causes of his sleep talking and insists jurors should accept unconscious acts as nonbinding.
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Simon Brandt
Cherokee
Catherine Crippen
Miss Crippen
Brandt
Mr. Brandt
Penny Wise Pound Foolish: Old Curbing Costs Mayor Street Improvement
A local column cautions property owners who kept old stone curbing to save money. When cement walks and new curbing are installed, old stone must be removed and portions of the walk may be damaged. The piece argues owners should cover the extra costs, noting that complete improvement is cheapest in the long run.
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Penny Wise
Pound
Girls Sent Back Home By Freeport Police
Freeport officer Keagle took into custody two Warren girls aged 15 and 16 who were visiting and said the police were too strict. The pair planned to return to Warren after securing money for train tickets and criticized the Freeport police, taking the 11 o clock train back home.
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Freeport Bulletin
Keagle
Warren
Freeport
Freeport Police
Post Card Fever Grips Galena Post Office
Galena experiences a surge of post card sales with fancy burnished leather cards among new novelties. Residents buy souvenir views of Grant homes river scenery and local landmarks to send nationwide while postal rules cause stamp confusion for leather cards needing two cents. The Fourth of July casualties tally dominates daily papers as children celebrate with noisy merriment.
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Galena
Mississippi
Galenians
Galena Board of Education Reports Census Rise for 1905
The Galena Board of Education met Tuesday in the Council Chamber. John Eckstein submitted the 1905 school census showing 2001 total students, up about fourteen from last year, with the Fifth Ward labeled the banner ward. The board approved the census, authorized tax levy certification, and adjourned after routine committee reports.
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John Eckstein
Board of Education
City of
Galena
Boarders Wanted and Local Utilities Change
In Galena on Dewey Ave Mrs Mary Callahan seeks boarders and mentions a Lead Mine quality claim. The city starts removing electric light poles on Main Street and Bell Telephone Co will begin pole removal soon. American Stars of Equity urge all members to attend a July 17 1905 meeting with Deputy Stak recruiting to solicit new members.
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Mary Callahan
Dewey Ave
Bell Telephone Co
American Stars of Equity
Y M C A of Galena Incorporation Chartered
The Young Men’s Christian Association of Galena received a charter issued on Tuesday by Secretary of State Rose. Incorporators listed are J.S. Helm RA. Bratton and R. M. Spensley.
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Secretary of State
Young Mens Christian Association of
Galena
J.S. Helm
RA. Bratton
R. M. Spensley
Eminent Ladies Install Officers In Globe Lodge
Installation held Tuesday evening by Ladies of the Globe. Officers installed include Judge James Gringer as Vice President Mamie Sanders Christina Hales as Lieut Commander Jessie Lawrence Noble as Ensign Catharine Norton and Katharine Grimm as Supreme Judge Pauline Alexander as Commander Anna Biesman as Quarter Master Mamie Norton as Provost Marshal Lizzie Frazer Mary Hurst Emma Biesman as Organist Trustees Mary Lawrence Henrietta Knell Catharine Norton. Nerve Tablets advertise for sale at Siniger's Drug Store.
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Emi
James Gringer
Mamie Sanders
Christina Hales
Jessie Lawrence Noble
Catharine Norton
Katharine Grimm
Pauline Alexander
Anna Biesman
Mamie Norton Boughoh
Cua
Lizzie Frazer
Mary Hurst
Emma Biesman
Mary Lawrence
Henrietta Knell
Obsequies Held for Katharine Cummings at St Michaels
Katharine Cummings funeral held Wednesday morning at St Michaels Catholic Church with requiem mass by Father Shannahan. Pallbearers listed include George McCarty Cleve Collins Henry Connaughy Michael Gavigan Cal Baxter Edw Gunn. Burial in East Side Cemetery. Mrs Louis Marcue funeral at Scales Mound residence noon service by Rev Dix. Burial in Scales Mound Cemetery.
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Katharine Cummings
St Michaels Catholic Church
Father Shannahan
George McCarty
Cleve Collins
Henry Connaughy
Michael Gavigan
Cal Baxter
Edw. Gunn
East Side
Louis Marcue
Scales Mound
Dix
Prairie Queen Flour Ad Ends with Clear Slogan
Local grocery market features Prairie Queen flour praised as the best and widely available. Consumers urged to ask for it at all grocers, highlighting low prices and strong brand presence.
Death of Henry Mulfinger in Galena
Henry Mulfinger a Galena resident for twenty five years died at his home on upper Franklin street Wednesday morning at 11 30. He was born in Germany and was sixty six years old. He is survived by six daughters and three sons. One daughter Mary resides at home. He was an uncle of Mrs William Siniger and Henry Mulfinger.
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Henry Mulfinger
Galena
Upper Franklin Street
Germany
Mary
Decedent
William Siniger
Death of Gustaf Franks Pioneer Resident of Blanding
Gustaf Franks a pioneer resident of Blanding died at his home Tuesday afternoon at 4. Death was due to general debility. He was seventy nine years old and survived by several sons. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at one o clock.
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Gustaf Franks
Blanding
Very low Rates to Denver via North Western Line
Excursion tickets to Denver Colorado offered August 12 and 13 with favorable return limits. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Bay agents, issued on account of various meetings.
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Denver
Colo
North-Western
Chicago&North-Western Ba Y
What flour is used by the wise and the witty in the city
An ad notes Rooster Flour as the best bread flour sold at Siniger's Drug Store. The quirky line markets a flour product named Rooster Flour described as ideal for city bakers.
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Siniger
Stoce
Lancaster butcher injured on meat hook incident
Bert Angus of Lancaster Cees was impaled on a meat hook while preparing a quarter of beef at his shop last Thursday evening. He suffered a severe arm wound and received medical aid. he is listed as doing as well as can be expected.
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Bert Angus
Lancaster
Cees
Haid
Hastilly
Midnight Twilight Seen At Paris Northern Latitude
A description notes that Paris lies sufficiently far north for midnight twilight to be discernible providing a rare lighted night vista.
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Paris
Y Not Buy Here Merchants Call Out Mail Order Patrons
The Galena newspaper denounces local consumers who support distant mail order houses. It urges merchants to curb the trend, criticizes shopkeepers who buy from Dubuque or Chicago, and urges a reform to protect country towns from ruin. It mocks extravagant tastes and urges merchants to sweep before their own doors.
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Galena
Dubuque
Chicago
Gulemer
Hollister Mountain Tea At Siniger Drug Store
Advert says Hollister stocky Mountain Tea cures constipation and piles with no cure no pay. Priced 35 cents for Tea or Tablets at Siniger Drug Store.
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Hollister
Siniger Drug Store
Gossip of the Diamond: Wansau Defeats La Crosse 3–0
In Wisconsin League action Wansau defeated La Crosse 3 to 0. Clinton's Reed, a star fielder, will join Galena as a third baseman after securing a big offer, prompting his departure from Clinton. A letter to a Sunday paper stirs Wisconsin baseball chatter.
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Wansau
la Crosse
Clinton Herald
Clinton
Reed
Galena
Illinois
Wisconsin
Win Hubachers Return After Visit With Relatives
Mr and Mrs Win Hubacher returned to their Webster City Iowa home on Thursday following a visit with relatives in the city.
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