Social events fill Galena gatherings at park and camp
South Presbyterian Sunday school holds annual picnic at the fair grounds with over 200 attendees. A ball game features a school nine against an amateur team while meals are served by the ladies. First Presbyterian church picnic travels to Camp 19 by ferry and barge for outdoor sports. Ladies Aid meets at Holtcamp Home with a Indians of the Southwest lecture by Miss Allie Fowler and needle work displays. Private card party by the Lady Foresters at Feehan hall is well attended.
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South Presbyterian Church Sunday School
First Presbyterian Church
Gear
Dr. Kittoe
Holtcamp
Ladies’ Aid Society
South Presbyterian Church
Henry Holtcamp
East Side
Southwest
Allie Fowler
Mischief on Spring Street Hill Steps Prompts Possible Prosecution
Local residents report a group of known city youths damaged a wooden seat on the hill by kicking out slats. Authorities may pursue charges despite the offenders' underage status. A separate note touts Coatsworth store’s July 21 clearance sale with anticipated large discounts and price cards detailing bargains.
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Spring Street Hill
Illinois Central Special Train From Galena July 24
The Illinois Central railroad runs a special Galena to Madison round trip on July 24 leaving at 7 a.m. Fares total 1.75. Return departs Madison at 7:30 p.m. same day. No extension of limit. T L McDermott, Agent. Read Coatsworth's big clearing sale ad inside.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Galena
Madison
T. L. McDermott
Coatsworth
Blackberries Surface On Local Market Amid Warm Weather
A few boxes of blackberries arrive at the local market this morning and are rated very good in quality. Farmers expect a heavy blackberry crop this summer, though rain could improve it. The raspberry harvest is nearly finished with a few late varieties remaining for sale.
Farmers Urged to Enter Farm and Garden at Tri-State Fair
Farmers urged to enter the farm and garden department at the Tri-State Fair in Dubuque. No entry fee on farm products with ten percent of the winner’s premium deducted. Prizes doubled or tripled from last year with six prizes for best table vegetables. Dan Patch and Crescens race on August 28 and Dubuque Day on August 30 with reduced rail fares anticipated.
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Dubuque
Dan Patch
Quincy Steamer Raised Soon After Mud Bank Accident
Report says the sunken steamer Quincy will be floated before week’s end. Capt John Killeen and divers work with tugs and derricks from Eagle Point yards to lift the packet. The hull appears intact though mud and weight hindered initial efforts, with comforted officials noting good progress.
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Quincy
John Killeen
Peterson
Diamond
Eagle Point
Mississippi
Quincy Sinking Explained Pilot Sacrificed Vessel
Reported analysis states the Quincy, a quick boat, shered by a slight wheel movement at a river bend. Captain Killeen ordered beaching to save passengers, steering toward the bank as the hull opened by a stump and the vessel sank in shallow water. Medical society meeting notes follow.
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Badas
Quincy
Killeen
Jo Daviess County Medical Society
Warren
Hotel Warren
Apple River
Galena
Stockton
Hanover
Elizabeth
Lena
Gratiot
Freeport
A. C. Phillips
H. T. Godfrey
I. Smith
J. F. Percy
Galesburg
Illinois State Medical Society
Percy
State Society
H. E. Steele Leaves Freeport
The Freeport Standard reports H. E. Steele departs Freeport after three years as secretary of the Boys department at the Y M C A. He moves to Chicago to take up new work and is praised for improvements and community service.
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Freeport
H. E. Steele
Steele
Chicago
Brutal public road fight near town reported
Reporters describe a melee on a turnpike about a mile from the city with eight to ten men, likely miners, bloodshed observed and potential prosecutions mentioned. Also local notices advertise Victor records and mining job openings at Mills mine near Hazel Green and Black Jack mine with pay and contact details.
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Galena
Victor
Coatsworth
Coatsworth’s
Mills Mine
Hazel Green
Mr. Jolson
Black Jack
C. M. Dow
Grant
Chicago Market Report Cattle and Hog Receipts and Ranges
Chicago market data shows cattle receipts around 5 500 with strong to 10 higher. Steers range from 4 75 to 6 40 with various grades listed. Hog receipts near 19 000 down about 10 from yesterday with prices from 6 00 to 6 90 for different weights and quality.
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Chicago
Wheat crop to be large this year in local area
Michael Ehrler of a nearby farm reports harvest has begun and prospects are strong. He notes wheat cutting already started with a better stand than in years and adds oats will also be a large crop as heads fill. the crop should be ready to cut soon.
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Michael Ehhler
Mr. Ehrler
Quail Abundance Spurs Farmers to Guard Game
Game Warden Chetlain reports thousands of young quail in the county and a rapid rebound in numbers over 25 years. Alabama quail introduced last winter boosted farms, with farmers protecting and propagating birds. Prairie chickens remain scarce while rabbits rebound after a harsh winter epidemic.
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Chetlain
Plate glass replaced at Burrichter Bros wholesale liquor
The front plate glass window of Burrichter Bros wholesale liquor house, broken by a Fourth of July firecracker blast, has been replaced at no cost to the firm. insured by Galena Home Plate Glass Insulate company the prompt settlement arrived after replacement glass.
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Burrichter Bros
Galena Home Plate Glass Insulate Company
Orm
Members of Company M to Camp Lincoln for eight day rifle contest
Tomorrow evening at 5 30 o clock Company M will depart for Camp Lincoln Springfield. They will travel by train to Freeport then a special car to the camp arriving Saturday morning and remaining eight days. The Galena unit has entered a regimental rifle championship team with Capt Geiger Frank LePert Lieutenant Melville Lieutenant Geiger and Grover Homrich. The camp grounds at Springfield have been remodeled with a hospital and public bath amid hundreds of acres of land.
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Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Inols Central
Freeport
Galena Company
Galena
Geiger
Frank LePert
Melville
Grover Homrich
Illinois
W. Whippo
M. Soloday
E. Leonard
F. Morelli
J. Griebe
T. Dolan
Sudden Death From Accidental Gun Discharge
A ten year old Cecil Norton was accidentally shot in Elma Indiana by an older brother while children played Sack racing near a granary. The ball pierced his back, severed a major artery near the heart, and he died about twenty minutes later. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church.
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Mary Callahan
Cecil Norton
Elma
J. B. Norton
Cecil
Dr. Overfield
Accidental Rifle Discharge Claimed Local Youth
Interment will occur at the local cemetery as investigators describe the fatal incident. The family faces deep sorrow as Mrs. Norton remains seriously ill since Friday, while the boy who fired the rifle shows no blame, urging others to avoid firearms and handle them with care.
Gus Thode Starts Erection Of New Ridge Street Store
Gus Thode, longtime Hill grocery operator, began laying the foundation for a new two story store on Ridge street near the old building. He plans to use the old structure in connection with the new one and says the store will be one of the most complete and up to date in the city.
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Gus Thode
Ridge Street
Thode
Kierchner Farm Sold at Public Auction in Guilford
The 60 acre Kierchner farm in Guilford township was sold yesterday at the county courthouse door in this city. The sale, part of settling the estate of the late John Kierchner, fetched 1300? to Rebecca and William Klerchner.
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Guilford Township
John Kierchner
Rebecca
William Klerchner
Locusts Reported Moving Through County in Small Numbers
Dispatches from across the county note the arrival of locusts with small numbers so far and uncertain potential for damage. Some say the 13 year and 17 year varieties may appear widely, with reports of outbreaks in Hungary and Minnesota. past locust years caused orchard and corn losses.
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United States
Hungaria
Minnesota
Northwest
Tragic Death Of 9-Year-Old In Prairie du Chien Collision
Emma Kuniman 9 was killed instantly while crossing railway tracks in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin 65 miles north of here when a Burlington freight train struck her. Her left arm shoulder and chest were crushed and the body mangled in the incident that occurred yesterday.
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Emma Kuniman
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Here
Burlington
Tribune Piano Voting Contest Opens For Subscriptions
The Tribune announces a subscription voting contest offering a $300 Cable-Nelson piano to the top voting entrant. Coupons run July 16 to September 15 with certificates for votes based on paid subscriptions. ballots must be cast within one week of publication.
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Tribune
iKraoheimer
Galena
O. C. Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
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Ladies Aid
Lady Foresters
Feehan Hall
Mystic Workers
Tri-State
Farm and Garden Department
Today's Market Report
Farmer Johni
Triggs
New York Press
Company M
Kierchner Farm
Parmer
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