Runaway Horse Angers City Social Leader in Narrow Escape
A prominent young city social figure and her escort were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse ran off after passing autos on the Turnpike. The buggy overturned, causing about $30 in damage but only minor injuries. A Potosi miner, Jank Renisen, was badly hurt after being struck by a passing buggy during a street race. Farmers decry speeding autos and consider a state bill to curb country-road speeds. Mining reports note renewed activity at old mines with drilling showing ore and promising assay results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi
Jank Renisen
R. Bratton
Renisen
Wisconsin
Mine prospects near Cuba City spark future potential
An on site tour of the Jarrette Lead and Zinc Mine on the Jos Banfield farm east of Wicklow details a modern plant with an 80 horsepower boiler a new Sampson holster and steam drill. Four drill holes found ore at 97 to 156 feet with rich lead and zinc potential. The operation aims for payback before a mill is erected, while nearby Wicklow and Little Dick mines show further ore prospects in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Jarrette
Board of Trade
J. G. Jarrette
Atte
Cuba
Joseph Banfield
Wicklow
Jos
Banfield Farm
Litte Dick
Richard Byrne
Painter Is In Luck Receives Postmaster Appointment
Edw. Grimm, foreman at the Galena Gazette job department, was nominated and appointed postmaster of Galena succeeding Major Avery who held the office for eight years. The salary is about 2300 dollars annually. Grimm, a printer by trade, has long worked at the Gazette and is described as sober and honest. The exact start date is not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Avery
Edw
Grimm
Galena
Post Office
Avery
Gazette Office
Car Load of Stock Burned in Train Fire
A Milwaukee bound freight near Savanna caught fire in the fifth car from the engine. Cattle and hogs perished as the blaze spread before Hickory Grove and Mt. Carroll. The fire ruined the car before it could be stopped, similar to a Stockton incident reported by the Savanna Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Milwaukee
Hickory Grove
Mt. Carroll
Great Western
Stockton
Fisherman Has Luck Lands Ten Pickerel at Mississippi
John Bastian a Dewey avenue grocer found unusual luck fishing at the Mississippi near Galena Junction. He caught ten pickerel averaging about two pounds each, the season’s best reported catch as rising waters drive fish toward backwaters of the Galena river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
John Bastian
Dewey Avenue
Mississippi River
Mr. Bastian
Galena River
Galena Junction
Coatsworth Sale Notice for Duplicate Silts
All persons with duplicate silts dated May 25 1906 purchased at Coatsworth's Profit Sharing sale must present them to our cashier to receive cash. J W Coatsworth Co. Baseball news on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatsworth
J. W. Coatsworth & Co
Farm Help Scarce as Mines and Rails Lure Workers
Wages rise but farm labor remains scarce in Kansas threatening harvests. Mines and railroads attract capable workers at higher pay, leaving 25,000 harvest hands needed as corn plowing stalls and farmers fear unable to harvest crops. Milk and Dakotas draw laborers northward, intensifying local labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakotas
Died at Philadelphia Young, Well Known Here, Passes Away Sunday
News reached here of the death of James Young of Philadelphia aged about 49. He married Miss Rosie Brendell sister of Mrs. Thos Barrett of this city. Death occurred Sunday after a brief illness. he had visited Galena several times and was popular with all who knew him.
Killed at East Dubuque by Train and Died Soon After
A Burlington section hand, 20, was struck by a handcar seven miles north of East Dubuque Monday morning. He suffered a broken back and ribs and died seven hours later at Finley hospital. The incident involved fellow laborers who fled as a train approached. The worker, Joseph Matter, worked for the Burlington railroad. Later, Jule Trask, Laconia city clerk, known for stuttering, recalled a Manila appointment by Secretary of the Navy John D. Long and his nervous moment before the secretary.
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Joseph Matter
Burlington
East Dubuque
Finley Hospital
Burlington Railroad Company
Matter
Dubuque
Jule” Trask
Jule" Trask
Laconia
New Hampshire
Manila
John D. Long
Washington
Mr. Trask
Jule
Anatomy of the Caterpillar Reveals Complex Creature
A reader is reminded that the caterpillar, though despised, is a complex organism with about four thousand muscles. The piece argues that even the smallest insect is as important to creation as the largest vertebrate, and deserves careful study potentially warranting a quarto volume.
Ohio Governor Pattison Dies After Prolonged Illness
Ohio Governor John M. Pattison died at 4 20 this afternoon at his Milford home after a long struggle with chronic intestinal nephritis. Acting Governor Harris took the oath in Eaton tonight. Services are set for Thursday at Milford Methodist Church, with burial on the hillside near his home. Pattison was 30 years old and the only Democrat to hold the office in years. The lieutenant governor will succeed him as a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Pattison
Cincinnati
Pattison
Eaton
Harris
Judge Fisher
Common Pleas Bench
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Milford
Tim
Heavy Freight Traffic Through Galena as Coal and Lumber Move
Coal traffic remains heavy nationwide as thousands of tons move through the city after a strike. Southern lumber dominates shipments plus substantial western lumber. Washington finishing lumber stands out as the finest grade. Demand for lumber grows as northern pines decline, with general freight activity high and a bright summer ahead in the middle west and along the Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
State of
Washington
Middle West
Children Are Confirmed At St Marys Church East Dubuque
Thirty two children received holy communion at St Marys Catholic Church in East Dubuque on Sunday morning. Rev Father Gallas her administered the sacrament and Rev Father Nolan of St Josephs college spoke to the communicants. The service was solemn and the class joins East Dubuques best families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Ast Dubuque
St. Mary's Catholic Church
East Dubuque
Father Gallasher
Father Nolan
St. Joseph's College
Big Merger Assured for Northern Illinois Traction System
Stockholders of the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad voted to authorize 25 million dollars in 5 percent forty-year bonds as part of plans to build a vast interurban network across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. A Cleveland syndicate is expected to take over several lines to create a unified traction system with links to Chicago via Elgin. President Wolf is in Europe pricing large bond blocks for sale to Hayden Miller & Co, with proceeds funding refunds and improvements.
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Ilinois
Wisconsin
Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad Company
Chicago
Freeport
Elgin News
Third
Metropolis
Metropolitan
Cleveland Syndicate
Janesville
Wis
Rockford
Belvidere
Joliet
Aurora
Elgin
Crystal Lake
Lake Geneva
Fox River Valley
Wolf
Europe
Bond House
Hayden, Miller & Co
Cleveland
Notable Local Visits and Upcoming Wedding in Mt Carroll
Social notes report M B McClare of Elizabeth, Les Bond at Hazel Green, J H Shons of Freeport, R Entwhistle of New Diggings, Jacob Swank of Forreston II, J O Hughes of Platteville, and Roy Goodmiller of Pleasant Valley all in the city on business. The forthcoming marriage of Miss Johanna McCarthy and Mr Fredrick B Ryan of Chicago is announced for June 27. Community events include a Mt Carroll street fair caravan’s move to Dodgeville and Dubuque, with weather dampening crowds. A street carnival furthers mixed finances. Also noted: Roy Van Dervort died June 15 in Warren after a five-year tuberculosis illness. Indictment for Fred Kilpie of Shannon for attempted rape. Dr R Crissman returns to Rock Island from haying duties. Philip Gleason heads to Madison for Edgewood College exercises, sister to accompany him home. About twenty-two M C A members depart for five-day Ice Cave camping with gear for severe weather. RB Moore from Lena arrives in Mt Carroll en route to Platteville for Ga lena Iron Works business.
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M. BE. McClare
Elizabeth
Les Bond
Hazel Green
J. H. Shons
Freeport
R. Entwhistle
New Diggings
Jacob Swank
Forreston, II
J. O. Hughes
Platteville
Roy Goodmiller
Pleasant Valley
Jos
Harney
Chas
Hollanders
Menominee
Roy van Dervort
Warren
R. A. Bratton
Main Street
Galena
Johanna McCarthy
Fredrick B. Ryan
Chicago
Street Fair
Mt. Carroll
Dodgeville
Wis
Dubuque
Mt. Carroll Democrat
RB. W. Moore
Galena Iron Works
Kansas City
Philip Gleason
Madison
Edgewood College
Ith
Fred Kilpie
Shannon
R. Crissman
Rock Island
Reunion Promises Largest County Veterans Event
Veterans from across Jo Daviess County will travel to Stockton for the annu al soldiers and sailors reunion in what organizers expect to be the county’s largest gathering in years. Speaker Frank O Lowden of Ogle County will draw many attendees with his renowned oratory. Galena sends a large delegation, with rail connections arranged and a 1 1/3 fare rate valid to June 22.
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Gathering
Guy
Great Western
Anly
Stockton
Ann Soldiers and Sailors
Jo Daviess County
Hunarea
Frank O. Lowden
Ogle County
Galena
Burlington
Galena Junction
Garena Junction
Strike at Millbrig leads in Galena mining rush near Buncombe
Reports say Bell land drill at Millbrig has struck four feet of lead ore, a major local find. Property owned by Montgomery Ward of Chicago with drilling ongoing for a year. J Frank Deuel of Big Tom syndicate reports six feet of dis serminated jack near Buncombe and strong prospects. Platteville area drills moving toward Galena as land proven up and new fields eyed. R A Bratton files deed for Emeline adhemium near Bowden’s furnace, 340 acres, tied to Galena Land and Mining Co.
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Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Frank Deuel
Buncombe
Galena
Millbrig
Chileago
J. Frank Devel
Big Tom Syndicate
Gray Farm
Devel
Plattevilla
Platteville
R. A. Bratton
Bowden's Furnace
Galena Land and Mining Company
Pretty Morning Wedding in Galena Unites Bertha Woolweber and Wm Tarkett
Miss Bertha Woolweber and Mr. Wm Tarkett were married at St Marys Catholic Church in Galena with Rev Father Bally presiding. The couple, now residing in the city, are described as well known and of good character, with a wedding breakfast at the bridegrooms home following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ga Jena
Bertha Woolweber
Wm. Tarkett
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Bally
Broom
William Woolweber
Galena
Mik
Westwick's
Tarkett
Will Be Wed This Evening Frank T Sheean and Effie Hodson
The wedding of Frank T Sheean and Effie Hodson will be held tonight at 6 at the bride's parents home Judge and Mrs Wy Hodson. The couple, both popular, are children of leading local attorneys W T Todson and T J Sheean. A reception will follow with many friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Sheean
Effie Hodson
Ellie Hodson
Mra
Wy. T. Hodson
W. T. Todson
T. J. Sheean
Lecture of Interest to Alby People
Mr. T. Emory will hold a sale at the Coutsch dry goods store Wednesday at 9 o’clock a.m. He opens with a short lecture on how he secures well known items and why factories wish to dispose of them in this way. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Alby
T. Emory
al Coutsch
Esinning
Emory
Coatsworth's Jewelry Sale At Goody Store
Natier notes Emory mill remnant sale and announces store will not open Wednesday until 9 o'clock. Also advertises Goody Store selling silver spoons at four for a dollar from Coatsworth's jewelry shop.
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Natier
Emory
Cootakutth
Coatsworth’s
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Cuba City
Edw. Grimm
THE
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James
South
W. Wybourn
Kent
Harriet E. Robison
Berreman
Josiah J. Moore
Martha Jane Speer
Hanover
Rochford
Board of
Brary Directors
Wilbur A.telford
Anna E. Felt
Costsworth’s
High Street
First National Bank
Chicago, Aurora and
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Ing
R. M Crissman
C. L. Edwards
Clinton
Alice Beil
Géo. Miller
E.R. Moore
Treasdale
Son
Gill
John Waters
Nellsvile
A. H. Edwards
John Hudson
Liddell
Waterloo
Illinois Central
E. G. Fink
Grant Hotel
W. T. Emory
United States
G. J. Bender
Mila City
C. M. Dow
Dow
Robert Diety
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Josiah Moore
Emma
Moore
Prof
Barton
San Francisco
Consat
Dover
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Mote Mo
San Francisno
Mantis
Thames
Mise Edos Rippla
Bell Land
Lead Oak
Deuel
John Cloran
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