Prospect Line Moves South In Wisconsin Mining Boom
In southwest Wisconsin mining expands as line of prospecting shifts south toward Hazel Green Benton Shullsburg Scales Mound and Galena. Foundries and machine shops face heavy taxation while demand for miners and concentrating plants spikes. Joplin district mills dismantled and shipped to the field and Empire mine earns a high grade ore reputation.
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Wisconsin
Hazel Green
Benton
Shullsburg
Scales Mound
Galena
Joplin
Jug Handle
Etna
Keystone Company
Galena Tribune
St. Paul
Highland
Mineral
Rich Wisconsin Ore and Mining Talk Near Shullsburg
Amended notes on Calumet Baking Powder compliance with Pure Food Laws. Wisconsin ore reports show 63.15 percent ore after Mathey roast, boosting ore value and prompting Mine activity at Shullsburg. Rail link talk between Shullsburg and Benton and local frustration with long trips noted. Correspondent travels from Highland to Shullsburg and back, highlighting poor onward travel.
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Wisconsin
Shullsburg
Platteville
Tribune piano contest opens today with voting coupons
The Tribune announces a subscription based piano voting contest offering a $300 Cable-Nelson piano to the top earning young woman employed in Galena. Coupons, certificates, and votes are issued for paid subscriptions and back payments, with close of polls set for September 8.
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Tribune
Kraehmer
O. C. Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
Terrific storm devastates Jo Daviess county farms and barns
A severe electrical storm swept through Jo Daviess county and Elizabeth township Saturday evening. Lightning struck two barns igniting fires that consumed one large structure and damaged others, killing several horses and injuring residents. A farm hand and James Powers household escaped serious harm, while crops suffered extensive flood damage and fields were washed out.
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Jo Daviess County
Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth
John Callahan
Rodden
Callahan
James Powers
Powera
Spe
Anna Powers
James Pov
Lightning Strikes Cause Fires and Shocks Across County
A woman fled to assist relatives as a burning building spread fear and illness. John Wilkinson loses three sheep to a lightning bolt near the farm. A tree near the river edge by the Northwestern depot was struck, jolting J. W. Coatsworth and a traveler. Miss Myrtle Renwick and several S C station men were shocked by lightning with no serious injuries.
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John Wilkinson
J. W. Coatsworth
Myrtle Renwick
Renwick
S. C
East Dubuque
Minnie Schamberg Sues Estate for $1500 for Care of Charity Swindle
Mrs. Minnie Schamberg, daughter of the late Charity Swindle, sues the Stockton estate for $1500 claiming five years of care during the elder Swindle’s illness. The case, tried before County Judge Rippin, involves many Stockton witnesses and continues beyond today.
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Minnie Schamberg
Charity Swindle
Stockton
Schamberg
Rippinland
Minister Crissman Injured in City Store Fall
Rev. R M Crissman of the First Presbyterian Church slipped from an embankment behind Kittoe's drug store Saturday evening and fell several feet injuring his arm limbs and head bruises. He returned home after receiving dressings for his injuries.
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R. M. Crissman
Kittoe
First Presbyterian Church
New Examinations for Teachers Under New Law in Illinois
Teachers in Jo Daviess County and across Illinois face state required exams in Illinois history and civil government before certification. Examinations, held in Galena this Saturday by Miss Renwick, reveal many educators unfamiliar with the material. Textbooks now available include Illinois and the Nations by Trowbridge and The Government of Illinois by Peterman, orderable through school-book agents.
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Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
Renwick
Galena
Illinois
the Nations
Trowbridge
Peterman
Seminary hill steps lighting sparks city council petition
Residents near Plow shop steps report no street light on the steep hill embankment beside the walk causing darkness and danger at night. A girder 150 feet up fails to illuminate the steps, and a council petition may be filed to install lighting at the steps.
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Seminary Hill
Tana Medicine Show Opens Week’s Engagement At Scales Mound
The Tana medicine show closed a week here Saturday night with a packed tent and a highly enjoyed performance. A baby contest sparked friendly rivalry and satisfaction among all. The troupe has moved to Scales Mound for a week starting this evening, with expectations of full houses each night.
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Scales Mound
Three Drunks Arrested After Vinegar Hill Fight on Franklin Street
A group from Vinegar Hill clashed with a Galena man on Franklin street Saturday night. Three disord erly conduct cases were heard by Squire Clark as officers Jordan and Budden jailed the suspects. They were fined and released after arraignment.
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Vinegar Hill
Franklin Street
Galena
Vinegar HU
Squire Clark
Jordan and
Budden
Mill Burns at Dubuque Standard Mills Fire Loss
Mills fire at Standard Lumber company in Dubuque Iowa Saturday evening destroyed the saw room fling departments and machine rooms, with a loss around 40000 dollars. Favorable winds spared the lumber yard containing millions of feet of timber. Origin unknown, flames first spotted near the log slip. Fire under control within an hour. restoration planned and plant to resume within a month. Insurance fully covers the loss.
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Standard Mills
Dubuque
Iowa
Standard Lumber Company
M. HE. McCarthy
Elks Pass Through Galena on Way to Denver Convention
Delegates traveling to the National encampment at Denver rode three special trains through Galena yesterday. The trains carried several hundred delegates and visitors who will reach Denver today for one of the largest conventions on record.
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West Galena
City of
Galena
Denver
Elks
Ladies Aid Society Annual Picnic at Camp 19
Mrs Scheerer to entertain the Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church for the annual picnic. More than fifty tickets sold as they plan a large crowd. Gear's Ferry has been chartered for the excursion and the party will depart at 10 o clock in the morning.
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Ladies Aid Society
First Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Ehurch
Gear's Ferry
Annual Picnic for King’s Daughters and Fortnightly Club
Mrs. Chas Scherrer will entertain the King’s Daughters and the Fortnightly Club at the Schheerer cottage on the Mississippi tomorrow. The group will depart at 1 30 PM by Gear’s ferry for a day of picnicking and socializing with a large invited crowd. Conteworth’s has just received new July Victor talking machine records.
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King's Daughters
Big River
Chas. Scherrer
Schheerer Cottage
Mississippi
Marty
Gear's Ferry
Victor Talking Machine Records
Conteworth's
Italian drummer boy who carried Custer message survives
Giovanni Martini, born in Rome, claimed to be the last survivor from Custer’s command. He carried the message to Major Reno and Colonel Bentein urging immediate action. He endured bullets and a hit to his horse, later selling fruit at Fort McHenry.
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Custer
Major Reno
Bentine
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Giovanni Martini
John D. Martin
Martin
Rome
Garibaldi
Patriots
Tie
Garcia
Colonel Bentine
Colonel Reno
Reno
Terry
Seventh Cavalry
Hikers Return from 500 Mile Wisconsin Trek to Freeport
The Freeport Y M C A Hikers completed a 500 mile three week trek through Wisconsin, arriving at 7 am after camping near the city and stopping at La Crosse Dubuque and Galena. They endured vehicle breakages and a misreported arrest rumor, and were warmly received along the route by Y M C A camps and locals.
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Wisconsin
Galena
Steele
la Crosse
Baraboo
YY. M.C. A
Dubuque
Freeport
Freeport Standard
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Chicago Tribune
Andersen
Tad
Mrs. Scheerer
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