Morrison and Galena Divide in Weekend Baseball Standings
Morrison and Galena split a two game series with Morrison winning 4 to 0 on Sunday while Galena took Saturday's contest in the seventh inning. Sunday's game featured strong pitching and a decisive four run ninth inning for Morrison led by J Troeh and F Troeh as Wagner held the locals to three hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Edwards
Smith
Wagner
Swats
J. Troeh
F. Troeh
Strong
Galena
Shields
Kane
McKee
O'Day
Quinn
Hirst
Parsons
Poae Tracey
Eeee Coover
Wanee Parish
Peddington
Wenn
Hpoae Shields
Jane Edwards
Strawbridge
W. Pisel
Neee Wagner
Balla
Tracey
Troeh
Coover
Galena Citizens Save Relief Drive with $1074.20 Gift
Mayor Scheerer receives a letter from Lester Herrick assistant secretary of the Red Cross Relief Committee acknowledging $1069.20 contributed by Galena citizens for relief in San Francisco dated May 31 1906. The committee also encloses a supplemental $5 receipt and expresses deep gratitude and confidence funds are used as intended and the situation is normalizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Phelan
Lester Herrick
Ass’t
Birds Studied By YMCA Juniors In Local Woods
YMCA juniors study local birds noting thirty species and many nests seen on a woods visit. Robins have recovered but remain fewer than earlier years while English sparrows persist as a pest. efforts aim to exterminate them where possible. The group plans summer observations to gauge birds value to farmers and ecosystems.
Pleasant day at Camp 19 outing for Galena friends
W Montgomery invited a party of about forty Galena residents to Camp 19 on the Mississippi River for a day of socializing and picnicking. The group traveled by Gear’s ferry boat, enjoyed clear weather after morning rain, and reports indicate the event was a pleasant kickoff to a biweekly summer series. Camp 19 has been developed as a popular local resort with improved grounds and facilities, drawing hundreds of visitors each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fere
Mississippi River
Galena
E. W. Montgomery
Big River
Montgomery
Illinois Association of City Clerks and City Attorneys Convention in Moline
Announcement outlines the first convention in Moline with sessions at the Moline Club and headquarters at the Manufacturer's Hotel. Key talks include William Morrissey on Public Improvements and Colonel Forman on Municipal Franchises. The program also features legislative committee recommendations on new Illinois laws.
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Illinois Association of City Clerks and City Attorneys
Moline
Manufacturer's Hotel
Moline Club
Wm. M. Morrissey
Jacksonville
Morrissey
Illinois
Col. Forman
Chicago
Forman
Ilinois
John Woolweaver Injured in Buggy Accident
John Woolweaver, 17, fell from a buggy when it jolted over a stone yesterday afternoon. He sustained a fracture above the knee and was taken home after physician care. he is described as very seriously injured and already a cripple from a childhood spine illness. The incident occurred on the hill road while he rode with a neighborhood companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woolweaver
Savanna Railroadman Killed In Speeder Accident
P. J. Merry age 45 of Savanna died Thursday afternoon when his gasoline speeder on the Milwaukee road ran out of control. He was thrown from the seat and died before trains passed over the body, which was found about an hour later. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Merry
Savanna
Milwaukee Road
Dubuque Couple Weds Here In Pretty Rural Wedding
Miss Wilhelmina K Hornung wed Louis Trueb in a ceremony at the Hornung home in Dubuque. Rev Yuntit of the Episcopal Church officiated. The bride wore a blue violet gown, bridesmaid a white dress. The couple will live in Dubuque where the groom is an assistant cashier at the Second National Bank. Barry Bros offers flags and carnival decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hornung
Wilhelmina K. Hornung
Louis Trueb
Yuntit
Episcopal Church
Dubuque
Amanda Geisheker
Edward Hornung
Trucb
Second National Bank
Young Man Thos Fleming Dies After Illness
Thos Fleming, 28, died at his father William Fleming's home in East Galena township at 4 AM Tuesday after a long illness including dropsy and bone tuberculosis. Survived by parents, three brothers Frank Arthur Raymond and two sisters Mrs Powers and Mrs Mec Gaugh. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM from the family home to St Michael's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Fleming
William Fleming
Galena
Mr. Fleming
Frank
Arthur
Raymond
John Powers
Patrick MecGaugh
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Large crop prospects for apples and berries in Jo Daviess County
B F Vandervate reports trees loaded with young apples and a huge crop likely in Jo Daviess County. Home grown strawberries should appear later this week, with cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and gooseberries all ripening. rain improved conditions and did not damage ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Vandervate
Jo Daviess County
Michigan
Vandervate
Market Full of Variety as Farmers Report Good Growth
Large turnout at the market Saturday with ample green onions radishes and lettuce and a steady sale of butter and eggs at 15 cents a dozen. Farmers note grass pastures are in good condition crops like oats and winter wheat are promising though frost damaged some corn requiring replanting in places. berries remain scarce with home-grown berries not ready for a week or more.
Library bids sought for Beach Street residence removal
The Board of Library directors will accept bids until noon June 20 for buying and removing the residence on Beach Street Newhall lots. The board may reject any or all bids and communications should go to Anna E. Felt, Secretary.
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Board of
Library Directors
Beach Street
Newhall
Anna E. Felt
Sec’y
Library Board
Morning Weddings Tie Nuptials at St Marys Church
Two couples wed in morning ceremonies at St Marys church. M. J. Thoma of Dubuque married Miss Henrietta Koempel of the city, with a breakfast at the bride’s home. Edward F. Topel wed Miss Theresa Bertsch in a quiet service, after which the pair left for a two week trip to St Louis and southern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Thoma
Dubuaque
Henrietta Koempel
Edward Topel
Thresa Bertsch
Dubuque
St. Mary's Church
Susie Thoma
John McLaughlin
Mr. Thoma
Koempel
Galena Cigar Box Company
St. Louis
Topel
Dewey Avenue
Quiet statewide judicial election draws few voters in Sixth district
The statewide judicial election yielded a scant turnout across the Sixth supreme district including Whiteside and Jo Daviess counties. With only one candidate Judge Cartwright, many farmers and residents stayed home as polls opened all day. Saloons were closed statewide, suppressing daily commerce and social activity, while costs mounted.
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Sixth Supreme District
Whiteside
Carwell
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Winnebago
Boone
McHenry
Kane
Kendall
DeKalb
Lee
Ogle
Cartwright
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Base Ball Goods Prices From Local Supplier
Base balls priced from 5¢ to 1.25, gloves 10¢ to 5.00, masks 10¢ to 3.00, body protectors 75¢ to 5.00. We carry full line of base ball supplies and offer special low prices on outfits and uniforms. Agents for Spalding and Reach goods.
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Spalding
Baseball Bout At Coatsworths Ends With High School Win
A baseball game at Coatsworths saw the high school nine defeat an eighth grade pick 10 to 8. Top hitters and key plays propelled the school team to the lead in a lively showdown.
Will Not Get Factory Desks for Galena
The Galena desk factory project appears dead after Alexander Samuel of Chicago withdrew the proposal to fund and locate the plant in the old Hubbard Furniture factory. Mayor Scheerer received a telegram dated June 5 1906 stating the proposition is withdrawn and urging the business men’s committee to be advised.
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Galena
Scheerer
Samuel
Chicago
Hubbard Furniture
Business Men's Association
Ill
Charles, Scheerer
Alexander Samuel
Stricken in Church Manley Recovers From Stroke at St Michael’s
Michael Manley of Vinegar Hill collapsed during services at St Michael’s Church and was carried from the pew unconscious. Doctors say a burst blood vessel caused the stroke and expect full recovery with no lasting effects after several hours of critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Manley
Vinegar Hill
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Vinegar Hill Township
Manley
St. Mary's Hospital
Hazel Green Dance Draws Galena Youths
A large number of Galena youths attended the Hazel Green dance with music by the Galena Harp orchestra. The evening was described as very pleasant. Also notice: two laborers wanted at the Joplin Separating plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Green
Galena
Joplin
East Dubuque saloon keepers fined in slot and Sunday law case
Ten East Dubuque saloon keepers were indicted by a grand jury and paid near 1500 in fines for operating slot machines, Sunday openings, and gambling. Names and exact fines are listed, with Baroski named as informant seeking support but the defendants refused to stand by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Dubuque
Garrett Playin
Chris Thill
James Cotter
Philip Lavery
John McGovern
Wm. Klitz
Henry VanDermitter
John Groff
James Tobin
John Korsten
Baroski
Exercises at St Clara's College Hold June Commencement
The commencement exercises at St Clara's college Sinsinawa Wis will take place Wednesday morning June 13 at 9 30 Arch bishop Keane will preside and confer degrees atop the graduates Eighteen young ladies graduate from the academy and two from the college The day draws a large attendance from local people and invited guests all looking forward to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clara’s College
Sinsinawa
Wis
Keane
St. Clara's
Great Western Introduces Two New Trains
The Great Western will start two new trains between Dubuque and Chicago next Sunday. Train 31 departs Chicago at 6:00 PM arriving Dubuque 10:30 PM, and Train 7 departs Chicago 2:00 PM arriving Dubuque 8:10 PM. The service aids Galena travelers and connects with Burlington at Galena Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Dubuque
Chicago
Galena
Central
Illinois Central
Here
Freeport
Warren
Apple River
Council Hill
Burlington baggage car arrives with pride from crew
The baggage car for the Burlington stud has arrived. The almost new coach is welcomed by Conductor Gleason and the crew who express pride in the addition. Ladies' white canvas oxfords priced at 98c at Coatsworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Stud
Gleason
Coatsworth
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Morrison and
Galena Divide
Poor House
Henry Oldenburg
Frankland
R. G. Hughes
Ewes Er Quinn
Ef McKee
Homrich
Parish
Galenians
BE. W. Montgomery
City Clerks of State
Plow City
Speeder
Barry Bros
Thos
Fleming
Ulness
Coatsworth’s
K. O.C
Cascade
Dubuque Knights of Columbus
Cascade Council
Dubuquets
E. P. Davies
Waterloo
Frank O'Conner
New Hampton
BE. J. Stackhouse
Davenport
J. H. Devaney
A. J. Faber
D. A. Callahan
Knights of Columbus
Revy
T. W. Drumm
J. J. Luther
Knighthood
C. J. Cash
Anamosa
Our Brotherhood
P. J. Nelson
Lers
Conkling
Whitmore
G. W. Adeps
Galena Junction
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