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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
A historical poem frames opportunity as a master of destinies guiding fame love fortune and success across cities deserts seas and gates. It warns that those who doubt or hesitate face failure while seekers who follow reach every state and conquer foes.
A Missouri state convention declares support for W J Bryan as the party leader for president in 1908. The piece notes Bryan’s altered stance since 1896 and suggests conservatives may favor him over Hearst, while warning that railroad monopolies could influence the outcome in two years.
A pro noise stance argues that public outcry over the Chicago packing houses and other abuses can drive reform. It claims bold exposure shakes loose corruption, citing 1776 and current Russia reforms, and predicts temporary disruption but lasting improvements in livestock industry governance.
Good barn on premises. Inquire of M J Dillon. Have you been betrayed by promises of quacks swallowed pills and bottled medicine without results except a damaged stomach. To those we offer Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents.
A long list of residents and visitors appears, detailing trips to Galena and Elizabeth, graduations, family news, and local arrivals. Mentions include Miss Myrtle Bennet, Miss Bernice White, Miss Clara Allen, Rev Balcoff, Prof Stone, Mrs H Robinson, Mr and Mrs Lane Rawlins, and many others visiting or moving through Hanover, Galena, Dubuque, and surrounding areas. The Black Jack mine is noted as thriving with many workers and good wages.
The note warns a warmer wave is needed as temperatures dip. It mentions corn turning and a shower beneficial for corn and strawberries, while recounting local social visits and planned gatherings around June 14. Names include Miss Margaret Cleary, Nora. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed. Everett. Miss Lucy Virtue. Alex Virtue. Mrs. Laura Eustice. Elizabeth Richards. Joe Whitman. James Campbell. Rice.
Citizens attended the Galena carnival and joined multiple social events. Leona Smart Minnie Merrifield Miss Jennie Reider and others attended the Woodmen picnic at Freeport while CG W Parkins and wife joined the O R T anniversary in Cedar Rapids. A new daughter arrived for Rev Storer and wife, and Sunday school organizers gathered at Council Hill Station.
Wednesday business notes and social visits across Galena and nearby fields. Alfred Jewell spent time with daughter Mrs William Foyt in Galena. Ray Stephens from Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Stephens. William Hicks of Apple River visited sister Mrs John Cousin Edward White and Louis Duerst ein, prominent At Fayette county farmers. Dr Rogers and family enjoyed a Mississippi river outing. Miss Lulu Rogers of Newell Iowa arrived for a visit. Thomas Uren of Darlington Wisconsin visiting sister Mrs George Bale. A dance at Allen's opera house featured Harley a harp orchestra. Many locals attend Guilford townsite picnic today. H M Conklin on two week vacation with parents at Galena. A marginal poem explains last week's Tribune as gossip of village folks.
The Guilford Home picnic is today. Dr W W Gill of Madison is in the city on business. O A Roberts of Galena visits friends. Mr Lee, Burlington claim agent, in town on road business. Mrs Elizabeth Burton visits her son Dr R C Burton and wife. Mrs Birmingham hosts guests for Miss Effie Hodson. Infant of Mr and Mrs Zimmerman dies. funeral at Scales Mound. Mrs A R Murphy from Davenport visits parents. Singer Mining and Milling reports a promising jack ore seam. Galena high meets Dubuque high at home Friday. A H Edwards ill in grocery dept at Coatsworths. H Brownlee to Rosebud Montana to draw for land claim. Mrs W C LaMalle of Chicago visits husband at Galena Iron Works. Fred Hoelting novelty shower hosts ~30 guests.
Hazel Green news notes mention pay days at Kennedy and Square Deal mines with $3,000 and $2,700 payrolls. Local bank incorporation with officers and space reuse, new teachers for Hazel Green high school, and property purchases by Wright Bros. Auburn-bound trips, visits by Elmer Cox and others, plus improvements like a cement walk and mine pumps arriving at Scrabble Creek.
Dr N Stuesser a physician and surgeon based in Hazel Green Wisconsin lists office hours from 8 to 9 am 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 8 pm with telephone service available.
Marriage planned at St Michael's Catholic church in this city at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning for Frank Allard of LaCrosse and Olive McCarthy of this city. The notice notes a civic liaison in a local church ceremony.
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