Paragon Mine a Brilliant Prospect in Wisconsin Belt
The Paragon Lead and Zinc mine near Buncombe Wisconsin, along the Northwestern Railway, shows promise as a top zinc lead property. Owned by Rogers & Rodgers of Chicago with offices at 181 La Salle Street, the site overlooks the Fever River valley and follows ancient workings toward Bull Branch. The paper notes extensive development yet to be done, and dismisses past rumors of sale prices as newspaper chatter.
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Fever River
Buncombe
Northwestern
Paragon Lead & Zinc Company
Rodgers & Rodgers
Chicago
Borland
la Salle Street
Paragon
Kentucky
Hazel
Wisconsin
Badger
Shullsburg
Green
Bull Branch
Pittsburg Benton Lead and Zinc Belt Mentioned in Mining Report
A Tribune mining summary catalogs a vast belt of mines from Empress to Pittsburg Benton, Ida and Blonde to Hazel Green, noting rich ore on multiple passes and the Kennedy workings near Buncombe. It highlights the potential for rail access via Council Hill and a two hundred acre property, with a history rooted in Champion and Gear ranges and New Diggings fortunes. Continued discussion deferred to page J.
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Empress
Jug Handle
Etna
Chicago-Benton
Coltman
Pittsburg- Benton
Benton
New Diggings
Hazel Green
Fox Lead and Zinc Company
Kentucky
Green
Square Deal
Hog- Kins
Mills
King Bee
Rowley
Paragon Lead and Zinc Company
Buncombe
Tribune
Kennedy
Council Hill
Tlinois Central
Captain Gear
Waterman Ranges
Gear Ranges
Calumet Baking Powder Promotes Quality and Moderate Price
Rain shortages plague farmers in Galena and Daviess county as talk of relief grows. Potatoes suffer while pastures thin and dairy herds risk feed if drought continues. Reports say a few showers north of Platteville Madison and Dubuque failed to reach the area, threatening the late potato crop which blight and bugs have already harmed. Early potatoes remain reliable but not enough for general supply.
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Galena
Daviess County
Drouth
Here
Northwestern
Platteville
Madison
Dubuque
Mississippi
Camp 19
HOUSES ARE SCARCE IN GALENA SAYS REAL ESTATE BROKER
Real estate men in Galena report a shortage of tenement houses and predict a building boom. A local gentleman can rent three houses anytime, another dealer expects at least twelve new houses if available, and a $4000 home may be built if a suitable location is found. If mines stay prosperous, extensive building is expected, with possible factories moving in soon.
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Galena
Chicago Market Report Cattle and Hog Prices July 20
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 3000 with strong bids across grades. Prices range from 2.40 for good to fair cows to 6.50 for good to choice calves, while hogs show receipts at 18000 with opening at 6.00 to 6.87 for good to choice ships and 6.40 to 6.85 for heavy and prime lots.
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Chicago
Galena Baseball Club Disbands Over Funds and Support
The executive committee of the Galena Baseball association voted to pay players and disband due to lack of funds and patronage. The treasury depleted after mounting expenses leads to the club’s end, with talk of reorganization under new management and a pledge from the Tribune to support baseball as a source of pleasure and recreation.
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Galena Baseball Association
Ilinois
Tribune
Company M Heads to Encampment in Lincoln Springfield
Armory buzzed as Company M prepared to leave for a Lincoln Springfield encampment. Forty officers and men board Illinois Central at 5 30 pm for eight days. captain Geiger notes many are employed, yet most will attend. The unit is in prime condition with a full band eight pieces and a ball team, plus two trained dogs and mascots Nigger and Trix. Also details the roster of officers and privates, and advertises Coatsworth's clearing sale in Coatsworth's clearing sale begins Saturday July 21 with a large mercantile event and price cards.
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Armory
Lincoln
Springfield
Illinois Central
Geiger
Corporal Woerth
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Trix
H. G. Geiger
W. ©. Geiger
T. A. Mellville
Sargeants
H. LePert
Geo. Woerth
H. Geiger
B. Venable
FP. Scott
Quartermaster
M. Soloday
Corporala
J. van de Erve
5. Grimm
A. Caulking
C. Scott
Roy Gillette
H. Miller
W. Lanon
J. A. Adama
J. Brodrecht
D. Beaton
R. Bogeart
H. Baume
Galena
Coatsworth
Thia
Mrs Gribble Hosts Tea For Mrs Glessner
Mrs J H Gribble gave a tea party in honor of Mrs A W Glessner. Attending were Mrs T J Birmingham Mrs E W Montgomery Mrs Henry Wallace Mrs A W Glessner and Miss Allie Fowler the gathering enjoyed an agreeable afternoon and evening.
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A. W. Glessner
J. H. Gribble
T. J. Birmingham
E. W. Montgomery
Henry Wallace
Allie Fowler
Streets Named Soon in City Improve Mail Service Benefit
A city council member says street name signs will be placed soon at about 240 locations. Signs cost 46 cents each, with total just over $200, and the project aims to expand mail carrier service and local employment.
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Post Office
Death of John Murphy Section Hand in East Dubuque
John Murphy a former city resident and Burlington depot area worker died at the rear of the East Dubuque depot. Inquest found death by natural causes after a weeks long illness. He had been staying in East Dubuque for several weeks and is survived by his brother Thomas of this city and a sister in Chicago. His remains will be interred in East Dubuque.
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John Murphy
Burlington
East Dubuque
Murphy
Duffy
Thomas
Chicago
Philamalee Case Moves Forward In Sensational Trial
Evidence was taken today before Justice Clark in the Philamalee case. William Philamalee, arrested Wednesday, faced a hearing after his bias arrest but witnesses could not be secured, leading to a continuation today. Prosecutor William Conley and the 16 year old Carrie Conley testified. Philamalee testified in his own defense. The case resumes at tomorrow's scheduled hour.
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Justice Clark
William Philamalee
William Conley
Carrie Conley
Philamalee
Surveyors Return to Galena for Lead Mine Survey
State geological surveyors arrived in Galena last evening to resume a survey of northern Illinois lead mines. The party registered at the DeSoto house, including L. E. Tucker Geo R. Hardenbrook C. B. Beckley and EB. F. They will stay several days to complete the survey in the Apple River vicinity and publish a report in a few months.
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State
Illinois
Galena
Apple River
DeSoto House
L. E. Tucker
Geo
R. Hardenbrook
C. B. Beckley
EB. F
Bell Overall factory adds women workers rapidly
About twenty five girls are employed at the Bell Overall factory with rapid increases. Twelve were added since last week. The workforce will soon approach fifty as more girls receive instruction and then handle machines to secure steady work.
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Overall Factory
Bell Overall
Way Sell Mine Property Receives Bid for Square Deal
Hazel Green dispatch in the Milwaukee Sentinel reports negotiations for the sale of the Square Deal property at 160000 dollars. The mill has been overhauled and underground works ready to process ore from one level. Also notices a baseball meeting at Muchow's store on Malin street at 8 p.m. tonight to reorganize. all fans invited. For sale John D Wyer residence on High Street. quick sale expected. Inquiries at premises or with B C Dwyer.
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Hazel Green
Milwaukee Sentinel
Muchow’'s
Malin Street
John Dwyer
High Street
B.C. Dwyer
Will Use The Locks To Improve River Navigation
Water in the Galena river fell rapidly making lock access tough. Lock Master Kelly will place sluice boards raising water sixteen inches, enabling ships and barges to pass. Shipping includes wood barges and sand for Franklin street paving. once locks are usable, navigation will be near perfect.
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Galena River
Kelly
Franklin Street
Galena
Tribune Piano Contest Opens With Voting Coupon
The Tribune announces a subscription based piano voting contest with a $300 Cable-Nelson piano for the top young lady voter. Coupons run from July 16 to September 15, votes must be cast within a week of issue, and ballots via Tribune office or mail are counted daily.
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Tribune
Kraehmer
O. C. Kraehmer
Iissue
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
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Paragon Mine
Today's Market Report
Camp Lincoln
Coatsworth’s Pig Clearing
WANT
JM Health
Coateworth
Carrier
Mall
Eeere
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