Platteville mining camp buzzes with rising activity
The Platteville mining scene shows brisk drilling and new ore prospects across multiple firms. West Main Street Mining, Klar Piquette and Mitchell Hollow report strong showings. Empire glacier readiness, Grant County plant work, and Columbia hotel expansion foreshadow increased output as crews drill from Rundell’s eastward and near the city.
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Platteville
West Main Street Mining Company
State Normal School
Mining Visit Yields Investor Talks Near City
A local correspondent describes a mine near the city where a portly investor, who put a sizable amount of money into the venture, spoke with him just before being lowered into the mine.
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J. H. Lewis
Illinois Party Visits Potosi Mines In Wisconsin
Illinois investors J. Rapp Chas Stone of LaMoille 111 with R A Bratton visited the Grant Mining and Lumber company mines at Potosi Wisconsin. They expressed satisfaction with prospects and made substantial further investments after their first visit. The Potosi mines are described as the best in the district.
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Illneis
Wisconsin
J. and
G. Rapp
Chas
Stone
LaMoille
R. A. Bratton
Potosi
Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Grant
Lightning Strikes Barn in Guilford Township Wrecks Structure
A Guilford township farmer reports a Wednesday lightning strike on a barn belonging to Geo Bautsch. The side was torn out and flames were checked by a quick response from residents. the farmer’s wife was stunned at the window, later revived, and their son alerted him to the fire. The barn is practically ruined.
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Guilford Township
Geo. Bautsch
A Very Liberal Offer on Ladies' White Oxfords
J. W. Coatsworth advertises ladies white oxfords at sale prices 98 cents, with typical footwear at 1.25 to 1.50. The offer emphasizes widespread availability and low cost in a period catalog style.
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J. W. Coatsworth
Oil stone discovered near Galena may lead to new quarry
A sample of a fine brown oil stone used for whet-stones and lithographic work was found on a local farm near Galena. R A Bratton displays specimens and a company may form to mine and market the stone, which appears abundant and easy to quarry with little expense.
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Jo Daviess County
Galena
R. A. Bratton
Oldest Newsboy in Jo Daviess Sells Papers Daily
J H Brooks known as Professor, 69, claims status as East Dubuque and Jo Daviess County’s oldest newsboy. Born 1837 in Washington DC, he has spent 24 years in East Dubuque and once taught music before losing sight and suffering rheumatism. He continues plying papers with quiet dignity and a grateful outlook.
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East Dubuque
Jo Daviess County
Illinois
J. H. Brooks
Chicago
Brooks
Professor Brooks
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Sousa Warns Phonograph Threatens Vocal Heritage
John Philip Sousa testified before a congressional committee warning that talking machines threaten live singing and musical culture. He argued copyright protections are needed to stop piracy and noted declines in banjo mandolin and guitar sales. He urged action as he lamented changing vocal traditions. A 35 cent ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears at the end.
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John Philip Sousa
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Sousa
Talking Machine
Talking Machines
Mr. Sousa
Washington
Scene of Splendor at White City Chicago
Visitors to White City Chicago marvel at a grand park of wonder with bands, shows, and exotic acts. Highlights include Jewell's Manikins, Big Otto’s animal cage, and the Mars voyage illusion, plus Midget City and a Chicago fire recreation. The park promises new vaudeville by Kohl & Castle and a season of crowded crowds.
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White City
Chicago
White
Banda Rossa
Eugenio Sorrentino
Big Park
Jewell
Big Otto
Africa
Earth
Willy Nilly
Mars
Paradise
Venice
Jim Key
Kohl & Castle
Locomotives Aliased as Bewitched by Train Crews
A distracted superstition surrounds erratic engines with belief in demonic possession. The South Florida Railway’s infamous locomotive known as the hearse killed many and caused three drivers to quit, though the engine remained unharmed until the owners broke it up.
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South Florida
Bids Sought for Beach Street Newhall Residence Lot
Board of Library directors will accept bids until noon June 20 for purchasing and removing the residence on Beach Street Newhall lots. Board may reject any or all bids and communications should be sent to Anna BE Felt.
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Board of Library Directors
Beach Street
Newhall
Anna BE
Galena Drops Two To Moline And Cherokee In Darked Tilt
Galena split a weekend set, losing to Moline 4 2 under lights in a 9 inning affair and dropping a Sunday 6 5 decision to the Cherokee Indians. Tracey pitched the late game as Kerr starred for Moline while Parish fanned eight in the Friday win.
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Kerr
Galena
Moline
Cherokee Indians
Redskins
Tracey
Parish
McKee
Fielding
Williams
Rudd
O'Day
Wallace
Fesler
Wood
Himself
Murray
Owens
Baseball game summary with Piddington dominant pitching
Piddington earned ten strikeouts as Seitz allowed one. O'Day and Fesler stole bases, Quinn hit a sacrifice, and Seitz issued two walks. Piddington hit a batter and the game lasted 1:45 with Umpire Hirst.
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Galena
Owens
Coover
McKeen
O'Day
Green
Parish
Eis
His
Elis
Fesler
Rall
Wood
Rudd
Hirst
HPOAE
Quinn
Tracey
Kane
C Esas
McKee
Strong
If Wallace
Rf Piddington
Moline-Muscatine
Piddington
Seitz
Demand for berries boosts Saturday market activity
Farmers and gardeners crowded the market with strong demand for home grown berries. Berries sold out before 10 oclock while late visitors left disappointed. Prices for choice berries averaged 12% cents per box and traders anticipate potential overstocking next week.
Former Galena Resident Mrs Seitzburg Dies in Freeport
Mrs. Charles Seitzburg an old Galena resident died this morning at her daughter Mrs B E Broughton 169 Locust street Freeport from a complication of diseases aged 73 born in Germany 1833 came to the U S in 1856 lived in Galena fifty years moved to Freeport last October Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the house Rev H L Moore will officiate remains to be taken to Galena Saturday for burial A grandchild Jason Smith and a brother in poor health at Globe hospital survived by one daughter Mrs Broughton and several Freeport relatives.
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Charles Seitzburg
Galena
B. E. Broughton
Locust Street
Seitzburg
Germany
Freeport
Broughton
Jason Smith
Globe Hospital
H. L. Moore
Freeiport
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Stephenson
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Dr. Shoop
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