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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
5
A New York article notes record fireworks use for the Fourth of July with estimates of over 12 million dollars spent nationwide and several millions in New York City. It describes daylight displays, new noise devices, and a Brooklyn fireworks factory employing many workers amid hazards.
Village Marshal Clancy reports a jail break at the calaboose last week when an accomplice used an iron bar to break the lock. The fugitive fled west toward Rush Creek but was recaptured after the marshal identified him in darkness. He paid fines and returned to the camp. The escapee claimed the marshal ordered the release, but the broken lock contradicted that claim.
The street committee invites bids for paving Franklin street with bids due by 7:00 p m Saturday June 30 at the mayor s office Specifications may be viewed at the city engineer s office The committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids Co W Allen T Grady Geo C Blish A M Popp John W Gray Street Committee
Licenses granted Thursday to Joseph A Whitish andFlor ence Almond Dixon Ill P O Fish Madison Wis and Anna K Bernard Galenathur E Woodward Fr Dodge and Margaret BE Moore Hanovry Beigan Inogene Ia Margaret Carey Scales Mound Frederick Ryan Chicago and Johanna McCarthy Galena.
Announcement by A. L. Hathaway as a Republican candidate for sheriff pending primary voters' decision. Also notes local advertisements for Kittee's ice cream, reduced china and glass at Coatsworth's, and a hiring call for first class sales women at Hotel Grant.
R J Edwards expresses confidence in launching an automobile plant elsewhere if unable to start in Galena. He claims widespread U S and Canada interest, no personal profit sought, and believes the superior spring design will reduce costs. Edwards expects strong sales countywide and a profitable spring manufacturing venture.
The Galena Baseball Association executive committee met at Sheean's office to grant Harry Tracey his release after he received a higher offer. Ray Hodson was approved as pitcher if terms are agreed. The meeting also addressed minor matters amid local uproar over the team.
E. W. Montgomery escorted a party of about 35 to Camp 19 on Gear's ferry boat for a biweekly outing. The day featured picnicking and pleasant weather, with the group returning after supper that evening.
The mayor and crowd witness the first brick laid at 3 30 pm on Upper Main Street with workmen rapidly continuing paving. Mayor Scheerer urges continuing annual paving efforts and notes cost savings for taxpayers. By Saturday the first block shows substantial progress as a steam roller will later level the street.
James Davies, owner of a fine East Galena township farm, is building a new barn. Lumber for the structure is from native timber grown on the farm. August Gesselbracht of this city holds the contract for carpentry.
Sheriff Whitmore investigated a daylight burglary at the Hostman home near the Great Western tracks. A $38 stash was taken, no trace of the thief remains, and local farmers are alerted to watch for suspicious characters. The thief likely fled toward nearby camps, with past robberies in the area going unsolved.
The almanac marks the official start of summer on Thursday though morning temperatures stayed cold. A hail storm near Platteville and Cuba City caused moderate crop damage, with bottom lands flooded and island hay fields ruined by high spring water. Driftwood and wood from Menominee station areas also washed away, impacting future grass cutting.
E. C. Coons of Hanover nearly fell beneath a moving Stockton train while boarding a coach. He missed his footing and was dragged about a hundred feet but escaped serious injury after the perilous incident following a Stockton reunion.
W P Landon a Thirteenth district candidate for the Republican nomination will speak Thursday evening on the topic The Control of the Trusts at the street corner in the DeSoto house. Landon, a former minister, left the pulpit years ago to enter politics.
The Illinois Central plans to install the Manuel block system on the Omaha division within two to three weeks. The move aims to extend the block system along western lines from Chicago to New Orleans and toward Fort Dodge and Sioux City. Wrecks have decreased since earlier installations, and additional signal stations and night operators will be added to support the expanded system.
State Game Commissioner J A Wheeler reports 5 500 pheasant eggs received from England placed with 300 hens on the Springfield area game preserve. Only eight broken in transit and hatchings begin in July with an expected 90 percent success. The farm houses native and imported game birds and plans transplanting them statewide. A wild turkey brood has started and a china and cut glass sale is announced at Coatsworths jewelry store this week.
Report says promoters of the Hanover railway accepted an offer from the Great Western to construct a four mile line from the North Hanover main line to Hanover village and run a stub train between them. Local capital previously organized to build the line.
Preparations are underway for the county Sunday school convention to be held in Elizabeth on August 16 and 17. Delegates may be appointed by each Sunday school with attendance expected to be large. Township conventions will precede the county gathering to finalize arrangements.
The Republican Thirteenth district will hold a convention at Freeport on August 16 with many delegates expected to attend.
James Welch, a stranger, was struck by a Burlington switch engine near the tower crossing on Chicago avenue around 9 p.m. Tuesday. He lost a leg and an ear, was bruised, and taken to Emergency hospital. he will be moved to the county house when possible.
The Galena High School welcomes Prof Birbeck and his wife as the new superintendent and prepares for a fall start. He recently led Ladysmith schools and will live in Galena. A new building will be ready for September opening and a full year is anticipated. The Southwestern Fair Circuit schedules three days of races starting August 22 at Mineral Point and continuing through Platteville Monroe Madison and final events at various dates. G A Cleaver Dubuque business leader dies in Salt Lake City after a short illness.
Four carloads of brick for street paving arrived Tuesday over the Burlington. Central officials say shipping via that road would have avoided delays. The brick likely did not depart Galesburg as soon as expected, causing the hold up. Paving progresses well with more brick already en route and expected in Galena to complete the supply.
Local report claimed an overall factory would be set up in rooms once occupied by the high school above Galena National Bank. Bank officers deny renting the space or knowledge of any factory, suggesting a probable mistake in the report.
Mrs. William Engle, living on a Lanark area farm, swallowed laudanum Saturday night in a suicide bid. Domestic trouble and quarrels with her husband are blamed. She grew severely ill but was saved by prompt medical aid and is now out of danger.
Local buyers Oldenburg and Scadden shipped several carloads to Chicago but report a light market. Cattle are generally in poor condition and few farmers are selling at this time of year.
A party of Freeport residents on a gasoline launch faced a rock strike on the river. Fred Mayer, a blind co owner and engineer, replaced a broken propeller using an extra hub after quickly unshipping the damaged one. Mayer’s skill, including his card playing with pinhole marked cards, is noted as remarkable. The note also reports on a separate late night incident near the L Co depot, a future Iowa wide tire wagon law, visitors John Dawson and family, and a spring throat treatment advertisement.
A small ceremony was held at Mrs. Mary Bernard’s South Street home with Rev. Father Bally officiating. Miss Anna Bernard married Otho Fish of Madison Wisconsin in a decoratively adorned setting attended by about a dozen relatives and friends. The couple plans to reside in Madison after a wedding tour visiting Springfield Ohio.
Jo Daviess county bridge committee chaired by Supervisors Renwick Bennett and Irwin awarded a contract to F. H. Ives for two wagon bridges in Rice Township. The project costs about $670 and work will start soon, finishing before late October.
Dan Bergman of East Dubuque and Mrs Emma Johnson of Dubuque were married here on Wednesday after obtaining a license. The ceremony was performed by County Judge Rippin after visiting the county clerk and court house, then the couple returned to Dubuque in the evening.
Miss Kate Keefer of Menominee and Clemence Bussen of this city were married Tuesday morning by Rev. Father Hausser. Attendants included Miss Celia Hartcamp and Nicholas Kefer. The bride, a leading Menominee resident, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhart Bussen, will start housekeeping on a Menominee township farm.
Kittees soda flavors and ladies Oxford shoes showcased at Coatsworths. Wanted two girls at the DeSoto house. Sale of John Dwyer residence on High street. Inquiries to premises or E C Dwyer. Sterling silverware and cut glass advertised with china discounts at Coatsworths Jewellers. Angle testifies to a life plot naming a prominent minister. Freeport Bulletin.
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