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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
7
A local notice condemns disruptive youth and even some girls for loitering on street corners and in front of businesses. It denounces sidewalk crowding, grass damage, lawn trespass, ball playing, ringing bells, and stone throwing. The piece warns fines of five dollars and possible penalties, with police promising action.
Mayor Scheerer received a communication from a large manufacturing concern proposing to buy the Hubbard Furniture Co. plant, which is defunct, for 25000 dollars. He has not yet decided the course of action.
The plumbing contract for the new high school went to John Meyers of this city for 2000 dollars. Pond & Helsey of Minneapolis won the heating service contract with a bid of 6300 dollars. The board met this morning, contracts were signed, and other unfinished business was addressed.
Nine room house with bathroom large yard and lawn barn and pleasant location. Inquire at the Tribune office. Also a note on husbands: when a man has no notion he is entitled to money he earns he is called a fairly good husband.
Miss Anna Manneman of Sinsinawa and Mr. Clement Brandt of Kieler Wis wed at the Catholic church in Sinsinawa on Tuesday morning at nine. Rev. Father Weirich officiated before a large crowd. The bride wore white silk and roses. she was attended by Lena Brandt. Best man was Clem ent Manneman. A reception followed at the bride’s home. the couple will reside in Kieler.
On Friday June 30, grand white buildings rise at Galena Fair Grounds for the Wallace Shows a world of exhibitions and parades with bands horses and acrobats. B E Wallace, famed showman, unveils a mammoth circus and menagerie with new acts and a grand hippodrome and annex.
The final obsequies for Daniel Dildine were held Thursday at two from the family home on Third Street. The service, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and G A R, was led by Rev. J A Matlack. Pallbearers named were Wm Rippin John Edwards Wm Scheerer George Saltzer John Vincent and N Hubacher. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Capitalists have reviewed the proposed Galena to Platteville route passing major mines. Work on an inter urban line is expected soon. Main Street merchants back the project and will aid financially. The line would connect a premier farming and mining district, boosting local commerce.
The steps from Bench St to Prospect on Washington street will be closed on Saturday June 10 until repairs are completed. Rebuilding is under contract with Mr Henry Bergman who has the work.
Miss Luella Cook and Warren Sanderson both of Elizabeth were married Thursday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. J. A. Matlack officiating.
The report notes searchlights effective to 700 yards, while torpedoes work well from 1,200 to 4,000 yards, highlighting the practical advantage of torpedo use in maritime combat.
Graduation exercises for the class of 1905 take place at Turner Hall led by Rev John Van de Erve. The program includes Salutatory by Hazel Edwards, Address What is Education by Rev Van de Erve, and Valedictory by Effie Hudson, with diploma presentation by Beene Nack and the class colors light blue and gold.
The Lucky Hit Mining company in Pittsburg Penn owns a new roaster enabling low grade ore to be marketed. Galena Iron Works perfected the magnetic separation system used at the plant and at other sites boosting ore value from below to 40 to 50 dollars per ton.
The state meeting of the German Catholic societies in LaSalle Illinois adjourned. Quin cy was chosen as the next year’s meeting place. Officers elected include President F.W. Heckencamp Quin cy Vice President W Rouen Chicago Corresponding Secretary H G Reis Belleville Financial Secretary William Neef Springfield Treasurer Fritz Prenger Peoria.
In a Wednesday Dubuque versus Davenport game Dubuque lost 14 to 8 in a ragged exhibition. Buelow of Dubuque hit two home runs and Williams of Davenport also hit two, marking a high scoring duel that left Dubuque fans disappointed with their team’s performance.
Miss Mary Stephens formerly of Hazel Green Wis died at her Dubuque residence 1150 Main St Tuesday evening. Burial was at Hazel Green. Funeral services were held from her late home Thursday morning at 8:80.
A damaged newspaper fragment provides limited readable text and names obscured by OCR errors, offering no clear event, date, or location to anchor a concise summary. The readable bits do not form a coherent report or identifiable subject for a proper headline.
Galena fell to Clinton 7 to 6 before a large local crowd at the ball grounds. Clinton’s Eul and Smith lasted as battery. Galena’s Herberger and Barnett pitched for the home team. Clinton arrives 10:40 on the Burlington. next game with Platteville Sunday. Local notices include ads and brief city notables.
A history of the squeeze play noting its near invincibility when runners are on third with one out. The article explains the bunt timing, batter skill, and pitcher challenges, and mentions local figures Maxie Pettique, Fred Bremmerman, the Countryman reunion, and various town events and products.
Gov. Vardaman, trustee of the University of Mississippi, explains the board declined Andrew Carnegie’s offer to fund a library. He says it would dishonor the state to accept money tainted by the blood of workers and prefers self-reliance and independence over wealthy endowments.
Senator Pessenden, a wartime Senate giant, opposed a Car eon Nevada branch mint. A supporter argued Nevada needed more water and a better society. his reply: That’s all that hell needs.
A new mechanical telegraphic instrument can send one thousand words per minute over lines spanning a thousand miles. In contrast a human operator transmits about fifty words a minute, highlighting the efficiency of the machine.
A wealthy Frenchman maintains a retirement park near Paris housing aged animals and birds. The oldest inmate is a mate aged seventy three, with a thirty seven year old goose as its companion. Other residents include a thirty six year old cow a twenty seven year old hog a twenty eight year old bullfinch and a sparrow that hatched in 1569.
A fragment notes the screw of an Aflantioner revolves about 600000 times on the Liverpool to New York passage, indicating the gear mechanism’s high rotational count during transatlantic travel.
A proud Englishman owns a hat made entirely of straw. The straw hat was crafted by the wearer who gathered the straws himself and is linked to King Edward when he was Prince of Wales, who reportedly imbibed feed drinks through it.
A woman with nervous prostration reports benefits from a dry sea salt rub. She soaks a coarse cloth in a strong sea salt solution, dries it, then uses it after a cold bath to wipe moisture and rub the skin until glowing. She finds it more invigorating than conventional saltwater baths.
A speaker declares artists sacrifice themselves for art. He recalls being so absorbed in a composition that a thief stole his violin from under his chin, and he did not notice the loss.
A anecdote recounted from the New York Times portrays Prince Herbert Bismarck in his prime as overbearing and insolent. He once bumped a distinguished diplomat and, when challenged, declared I am Count Bismarck, prompting the diplomat to note that the explanation was ample but the excuse insufficient.
Official reports through August 31 show 24 182 Irish emigration grants with 28 800 going to the United States and 3 246 to Canada or other British colonies. The London Chronicle notes the Irishman’s departure from Britain and the connection.
A Yarmouth guardians member suggested circulating a rumor that the town almshouse is haunted to deter an influx of tramps. The tactic was described as grave but considered for the board of guardians.
The note cites eight thousand dollars in life insurance written daily to bolster confidence and persuade skeptics, urging perseverance in sales and belief in life coverage amid discouragement.
Japanese women visit professional hairdressers every other day and avoid waves or ripples as bad form, reflecting strict grooming norms and cultural expectations in personal appearance.
An item warns that cheap goggles worn by chauffeurs cause great eye injuries. The magazine urges fitting goggles by an optician to ensure proper optical alignment and eye safety.
The Southern Pacific Company forbids its workers from bringing cocaine into yards or shops. It notes prior casual use near the eye and dangers from improper handling. The policy cites a well equipped emergency hospital for any medical need.
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