Drouth Grips Galena Area With Mixed Rain Reports
Farmers near Galena report continued dry spell harming corn and late potatoes while pastures decline. Some showers touch Platteville Madison area and camp 19 but dust is left elsewhere. Early potatoes remain promising though overall crop prospects depend on upcoming rain.
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Galena
Daviess County
Drouth
Here
Platteville
Madison
Dubuque
Mississippi
Camp 19
Died at East Dubuque John Murphy Passes Away
John Murphy former city resident died at East Dubuque near the Burlington depot. An inquest ruled natural causes though initial reports suggested drowning. He had been ill for weeks and lived with a friend. survived by a brother Thomas and a sister in Chicago. burial held in East Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Burlington
East Dubuque
Murphy
Marshal Duffy
Thomas
Chicago
Four Dagoes Hurt Near Gratiot
Four Italian laborers employed by the C M and St P R R were injured near Gratiot while returning on a hand car from work. Ten hand cars carried workers. a buggy crossed the track ahead of the second car, which struck the buggy and wounded four men. Dr A Hayden said some injuries are severe but all are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
Gratiot
A. Hayden
Grading Work Starts on School Grounds
Grading of the school grounds has begun and will finish in August. A large contract employs several men. Desks from the temporary bank building school are moved to the new structure as preparations for opening the school proceed.
Horses In Mad Flight Endangers Buggy On Spring Street
A team belonging to Dr. Godfrey Cre ran away on Spring Street this morning. The horses dashed for under a block, tipping the buggy and breaking it. No one was in the vehicle. one horse was badly cut but no injuries to people. New July Victor records arrive at Coatsworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Godfrey
Spring Street
Bell Overall factory hires more girls as workforce grows
About twenty five girls work at the Bell Overall factory with twelve added since last week. The number is rising toward fifty as more girls receive instruction daily and move to steady employment once capable of handling a machine.
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Bell Overall
Street Name Signs Planned for City Corners
A city street committee plans placing about 240 street signs at the corners. Signs cost 45 cents each, totaling little over $200. The move aims to speed mail delivery and add a new city mail carrier once signs and numbering are complete.
Real Estate Hope for New Homes in Galena
Real estate brokers report a housing shortage in Galena with several would be renters ready for multiple houses. They predict a strong influx of construction if suitable locations and mines prosper, including possible new factories within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Train Crew Cleared After Kent Crossing Death
Coroner’s inquest in Kent finds no fault in the accident that killed Lucian Auman at a village crossing. The whistle sounded, witness Arthur Studebaker tried to warn him, but Auman did not hear. Also notes Townsend birthday reception in Shullsburg attended by Col. EB Townsend and son Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Auman
Kent
Mr. Auman
Mr. Allman
Kent Village
Arthur Studebaker
Auman
Holllering
Asher Townsend
Sam
Shullsburg
Wis
Col
EB. C. Townsend
Stockton News
Off for Springfield with Company M amid busy armory scenes
The company prepares to depart for Lincoln Springfield for an eight day encampment. Captain Geiger notes many members are employed making it hard to assemble yet the unit is in good shape and well drilled. The roster lists officers sergeants corporals musicians privates and the hospital corps.
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Armory
Lincoln
Springfield
S. C
Geiger
Corporal Woerth
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Trix
H. G. Geiger
W. C. Geiger
T. A. Mellville
Sargeants
H. LgPert
Geo. Woerth
E. Geiger
Benable
P. Scott
M. Soloday
J. van de Erve
E. Grimm
A. Caulkins
C. Scott
Roy Gillette
H. Miller
W. Lanon
J. A. Adams
J. Brodrecht
D. Beaton
R. Bogeart
H Baume
F. Fiedler
W. Geiger
W. Grimm
A. Heid
G. Homrich
W. Homrich
T. Hogan
R. Hurst
C. Larsen
O. Larsen
H. Larsen
F. LePert
F. Lucy
F. Moran
H. Rouse
M. Rouse
BE. Sweitzer
W. Topel
C. White
F. Powers
E. Just
Hospital Corps
H. Howard
Accidental Shooting Claims TenYearOld Cecil Norton
Mary Callahan mourns nephew Cecil Norton killed by accidental firearm discharge at Elma Iowa just before July Fourth. Rifle discharged when a boy picked it up in the granary, piercing Cecil’s back and severing an artery near the heart. He died 20 minutes later. funeral held at Catholic church. The incident prompts warnings to handle firearms with care. Also reports a fire destroyed the Richard Eustis farm barn near Chelsea after an electrical storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Callahan
Cecil Norton
Elma
J. B. Norton
Cecil
Mrs. Gribble Hosts Tea in Honor of Mrs. Glessner
Mrs. J. H. Gribble entertained a small group at a Thursday tea honoring 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Glessner
J. H. Gribble
T. J. Birmingham
E. W. Montgomery
Henry Wallace
Allie Fowler
Social Delights and Church Picnics Graced Community
Church groups hosted annual picnics at fair grounds and Camp 19 with many visitors. South Presbyterian Sunday school and First Presbyterian members shared meals, games, and outdoor sports. Lectures, needlework displays, and a private card party highlighted the week in Galena and nearby towns. One man sought medical treatment after an eye injury from a flint lodge incident at a drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Fair Grounds
Camp 19
First Presbyterian Church
Gear
Kittoe
Holtcamp
Ladies’ Aid Society
South Presbyterian Church
Henry Holtcamp
East Side
Southwest
Allie Fowler
Feehan Hall
Lady Foresters
Galena
Great Mercantile Event in Coatsworth's Clearing Sale
Galena announces one of the biggest mercantile events at Coatsworth's clearing sale beginning Saturday July 21. A big price list of bargains and price cards explain the store's labors for the purchasing public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Coatsworth
Administratrix Notice for Estate of J Allen Barber
Anna E Feit administratrix announces she will appear before Jo Daviess County Court in Galena Illinois at the August term on the first Monday seeking to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims and all debts must be paid promptly. Dated June 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allen Barber
Jo Daviess
Ilinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Anna E. Feit
Edward Overstreet
Novemer
Master in Chancery Sale in Jo Daviess County
Public notice for a master in chancery sale in Jo Daviess County Illinois. Greenwood Cemetery and Magete Burke vs John Engien and Rose Englen refers to a decree entered June 8 1906. David B Blewett Master in Chancery will conduct the sale at 10 o clock.
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Circuit Court of
Jo Daviess County
Chancer
Greenwood Cemetery
Magete Burke
John Engien
Rose Englen
David B. Blewett
Daviess County
Real estate sale in Jo Daviess County Illinois 1906
On August 1 1906 at the Court House Galena Jo Daviess County will sell at public vendue the west half of the southeast quarter of section 15 town 28 range 1 west and a portion of section 22 containing 24 68-100 acres plus a spring easement. Tracts total about 104 69-100 acres. Cash in hand. Master in Chancery David B Blewett.
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Township Twenty-Eight
John Enelen
Rose Englen
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
David B. Blewett
Galena
Illinois
Jo Daviess
Aine
Public sale in Jo Daviess County Illinois 1906 notice
Public notice of a chancery sale on August 1 1906 at 10 a m at the front door of the Galena Court House to satisfy a decree in the case Hodson Campbell versus Alice Ennor et al describing a 48 39 100 acre parcel in Jo Daviess County Illinois with cash in hand terms. Also notices of the non residence suit Marian D Overstreet versus Edward Overstreet requiring appearance by November 1906 and publication of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
of Jo Daviess
Marian D. Overstreet
Edward Overstreet
Jo Daviess County
Executrix Notice for Estate of Mathias Stehr
Executrix of the last will of Mathias Stehr, deceased, of Jo Daviess County Illinois, gives notice to creditors and interested persons to appear at Galena Court House in September at the first Monday term to present claims and settle debts. Date July 14, 11906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Stehr
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
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E. Dubuque
Victor
Overall Factory
Post Office
Erec
Go—Company
Better Condi
Richard Eustis
Chelsea
Nora Township
Sentinel-Leader
John Harms
Milwaukee
Fine China
New York City
Rogers
Coatsworth's Jewelry Store
Galena, Illinois
Sheean & Sheean
Jo Davies
Alice Ennor, Re
Adam J. Heckelsmiller and
Elizabeth Heckelsmiller
Hodson & Campbell
H. L. Heer
Galena, UL
Lower Main Street
Depository and General Financial Agent
John Ross
T. B. Hughlett
Walter Ford
Charles P. Mahoney
Teller
John Cloran
H. Fricke
T. R. Goldthorp
T. M. Roberts
Sterling
England
Ireland
Scotland
Merchants National Bank
John H. Hellman
Charles 8. Merrick
Frank P. Stillman
J. H. Hellman
David Sheean
W. H. Stahl
F. J. Burrichter
A. J. Millhouse
Wm. Hurst
Gree
E. Mann
C. 8. Merrick
NEW York—Importers & Trad
Ers National Bank
Chicago—Corn Exchange
Nat'l
Louis——Boatmen's Bank
Coods
Goatsworth’s
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