The Editor's Corner on Chicago Strike and Public Work
The editor scorns the Chicago strike and calls for practical governance. He compares labor disputes to wars, urges sensible leadership, and stresses road and public works improvements while criticizing overlong, costly projects. He warns advisers to prioritize water drainage, proper road width, and transparent public contracts.
Our Public Roads Communicated Content
In this note the author discusses road conditions across Davies County. The Eastern section uses a road grader improving the bed to a smooth surface designed to endure spring rains and floods.
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Daviess County
Drowned Boy in Pecatonica River at Freeport
Harold Bardell nine years old son of Albert Bardell of Freeport drowned while swimming in the Pecatonica River yesterday afternoon. He was seen sinking away from his companions and is presumed to have been seized with a cramp. His companions tried to help but were unable to rescue him.
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Harold Bardell
Albert Bardell
Freeport
Pecatonica
Bardell
Flag Day Proclaimed by Governor Deneen for Galena
Governor Deneen proclaims June 14 as Flag Day in Illinois urging all Galena buildings homes and businesses to display the flag. The notice praises patriotism and prosperity under the flag and invites residents to decorate in reverence. It mentions a new Galena mascot named Art to join the team on tours.
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Deneen
Illinois
Galena
Tech
Arthy
Gntena
Art
Who Cometh after the King Henry Ward Beecher Tribute
Yale theological students idolized Beecher and listened for three years. Dr John Hall of New York took over preaching duties and opened with a line that won their cheers. His first sentence honored Beecher, asking who would come after the king.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Yale
Beecher
John Hall
New York
Dr. Hall
New York Tribune
Local society notes span visits and movements in Galena area
G Fteceeeen and others record a sequence of Tuesday arrivals and meetings in Galena from Platteville Dubuque and Milwaukee. Notables include Miss Stella Brandt Miss May Harris and Miss Mary L Jones. Residents visit relatives attend weddings commencements and graduations across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota.
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Mary L. Jones
Omaha
Local social notes report dances, visits, and a baseball game
Mr Herman Splinter served as a Me nominee caller Sunday. Maggie Vanderah visited relatives, Frieda Blum rests in Menominee, and William Vanderah with John Westingmier took their girls to the ambush dance. Mrs Clem Wabben travels to East Dubuque for an operation, while Dr Haggerty treats cattle in Menominee. A grand ball at John Timmerman’s, a barn dance at George Imbush’s, and a Harm Brunner Band performance drew large crowds. Rag chewing marred a Sunday game between the Dirty Ridge Reds and Whiskey Hollow Sand Cranes, won by the Cranes. locals unfairly praised by some while others declare no talent shown. Toga.
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John Timmerman
Brunner
George Imbush
Trannell & Upman
Dirty Ridge Reds
Whiskey Hollow Sand Cranes
Cranes
Hanover Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Hanover residents hear the Gifford Haering Company perform to great acclaim. Visits span Stockton, South Bend, Savanna, Scales Mound, and Rockville. A Catholic church fund social and graduation events fill week, with town bands and parades drawing crowds.
Local Society Notes From Galena and Surrounding Towns
East Galena visitors Mrs Merle Rider and Miss Adele Callahan appear in town reports. Local workman Wm Shultz joins I C Telegraph gang, while malaria illness reaches South Dakota. Ice cream sales at WR Bierce’s store, and westbound train 3 changes schedule to Sundays for Galena passengers. Bank of community life includes fairs, dances, and church suppers with St Anthony League strawberry socials and a Junior League ice cream stand.
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Ladies of
St. Anthony
St. Anthony League
St. Michael’s Church
Mary Paul
Wm. Speer
Hanover
City
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