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Newspaper

Galena Tribune

Location

Galena, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1905

Page

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Galena Beats Giants 4-2 In Weekday Baseball Brawl

Galena's ball tossers defeated the Chicago Union Giants 4 to 2 with Cahill and Jones starring. McKee slugged three bases, Roundy Barnett drew walks, and Parish pitched well against a hard hitting colored lineup. Giants’ Hyde and Hopkins produced key hits, but defensive miscues and timely Galena hits secured the win.

Galena Cozwomen Chicago Union Giants Giants Ham Cahill Jones Hopkins Johnson Ile Friend Wisconsin Parish Barnett Mistah Taylor Hyde Mighty McKee McKee Coover Sons of Ham Roberts McIntosh Parrish Inwin Oz- Day Faust Rose Me Kee Robert Mc Kee Irwin Washington Curley and Lytle Galena AB Rhe PO Tahili Isa O'Day Kee Intosh E Naseem Union Giants AB R E Jones Galena Er Etter Union Gian

Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House

Licensed to wed at the Court House were Robert F. Wilson and Iva M. Edwards of Galena and Gelena, plus Chorge Seubert of Minneapolis. Ada Bell and Gelena Freeport listed as couples.

Iva May Edwards Robert F.wilson Bell

Death by own action denied in Sentinel letter

A. W. Jones responds to readers about his mother’s drowning deaths. He describes her routine at the park on a warm Wednesday, noting she could not sleep and left the door ajar. She reportedly washed her hands by the river, became dizzy, and fell in, with workers finding her hat on the bank and her body in the water.

Warren Sentinel-Leader A. W. Jones Sentinel-Leader Father

Freeport’s Fifteen Inning Win Over Beloit

Freeport beat Beloit 9 to 5 after a 15 inning game yesterday at Beloit. Star pitcher Scott sprained his ankle and will miss weeks. Schneiberg and Karnell also sidelined by illness and injury, with Luke expected to join soon.

Freeport Beloit Scott Malven Schneiberg Klock Karnell Luke

Attacked Constable by Woman in Freeport

Martha Duncan attacked Constable Drewer while he served papers. She hurled a brick, struck him with a stove poler, and a dog bit his leg. Duncan was arrested by Chief Sweeney and brought before Justice Geib. The case was continued to next Saturday at 9, with a $500 bond.

Freeport Bulletin Martha Duncan Constable Drewer Duncan Sweeney

Changes in Illinois Central prompted promotions on July 1

Vice President Harahan announced that on July 1 the Illinois Central system will implement promotions in the line of advancement. Thomas J. Hudson becomes general traffic manager, a position to be abolished. Albert H Hanson becomes passenger traffic manager. Samuel G Hare becomes general passenger and ticket agent. Frank B Bowers becomes freight traffic manager.

Harahan Iinois Thomas J. Hudson Albert H.hanson Samuel G. Hare Frank B. Bowers

Warren Journal Suspends Publication After Four Years

The Warren Journal, after a career of four years, has suspended publication. The Sentinel Leader notes the town cannot support more than one newspaper and urges citizens and business men to unite, support the remaining paper, and boost Warren.

Warren Journal Sentinel Leader Warren

River News Boat Passage At Dubuque Report

River news notes boats passing the draw at Dubuque since last report. Up none and down Zalus Davis Kit Carson Chaperon. Water stage 13.9 and falling. Electric Mails Cars report mentions the French postal department deciding to replace its mail coaches with electric motor cars.

Dubuque Zalus Davis Kit Carson Chaperon French Postal Department

Leila Oettiker and Loren Loy Wed in Platteville

Leila Oettiker daughter of Dr and Mrs Oettiker married Loren Loy a Platteville state normal school instructor in a Tuesday ceremony at 11 am. Maids included Lenice Oettiker Ada Grindell Anna Hutton Florence Oettiker with W H Williams as best man and Arthur Nehis as usher. The couple left for a short visit to Ohio after the wedding.

Platteville, Wis Leila Oettiker Loren Loy Oettiker Loy Platteville State Normal School Lenice Oettiker Ada Grindell Anna Hutton Waukesha Florence Oettiker W. H. Williams Arthur Nehis Mrs. Loy Ohio

Bernard Vanderah Sr. Dies at 82 in Menominee

Bernard Vanderah Sr a respected Menominee pioneer died at home Wednesday noon after a long illness. He was about 82, survived by two sons Bernard Jr and August. Funeral from the family residence at 8:20 Friday to St Marys Catholic Church Rev Father Mertes, with interment in Menominee Cemetery.

Bernard Vanderah Sr Menominee Bernard Jr St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Mertes Menominee Cemetery

Pecatonica Maroons to Play at Galena Ballpark Next Sunday

Manager O'Day books the Pecatonica Maroons for a Sunday afternoon game at the Galena ballpark. The team has gained fame with thirteen straight wins and has faced three Rockford City League clubs. It should be a keen test as Galena aims to beat the visiting unbeaten squad.

Galena Ball Park Galena Independents All Galena Maurice Devery Chicago All Galena's Seales Mound O'Day Pecatonica Maroons Ballpark Maroons Rockford Pecatonica

Accidental Rifle Death of Derbyshire Youth

A young John Taylor of Derinda was accidentally shot by a rifle at Magisback while amusing himself with sparrows. The bullet struck near the heart, and he died at 1 p m after the noon incident while at the home of John Albright.

John John Taylor Derinda John Albright Magisback

Hendersons Condition Concerning Former Congressman Hendrson

The Times reports inaccurate circulation about former Speaker Henderson of Dubuque. He suffered a slight stroke in his right arm last Thursday, but is much improved now. No second stroke or critical condition, according to his physician and family, who hope he will be out soon.

D. B. Henderson Dubuque

Meeting With Success At Local Cigar Box Firm

The American Cigar Box Manufacturing Company led by contractor H J Toepel reports gratifying sales of cigar boxes for Standard and Leadine factories. The firm also makes the window trimmer sold by the 20th Century Fixture Company. Toepel says current quarters are too small for expanding business and expects the workforce to triple soon.

American Cigar Box Manufacturing Company H. J. Toepel Century

Married in Dubuque at St Raphael Cathedral

Miss Anna White and Mr. John Handley were married at St Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque, with Father Murphy performing the ceremony. The bride wore white batiste and carried a bouquet. a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s aunt’s home. They will honeymoon in Chicago and reside at 30 West Fourth Street after July 15.

John Handley Anna White Cathedral St. Raphael’s Cathedral Dubuque Father Murphy A. Kenny South Blatt Street Handley & Cain Handley Chicago West Fourth Street P.J. Handley North McGregor K. Murray Agnes McCarthy Vernon Mabel Golden Galena

Money Woes On The Western Wages Of Paper Currency

A Westbound traveler rails against modern money dubbing it fake currency. He laments losing 36 dollars in loose bills over three months and recounts coins and banknotes slipping away at wind torn stations. A second speaker adds tales of misplaced silver and mistaken coins, detailing

Far West West Denver Chicago Inter Ocean

German as She is Spoke at Tubingen Meeting

Sir William Ramsey Uker recounts his 1871 encounter with Prof. Ira Remsen at Tubingen University. He wandered to a rear laboratory where a dirtied laborer with overalls spoke rough German, asking for the recitation room. Remsen finally identified the correct room across the yard. The tale draws on a New York Times citation.

Willam Ramsey Uker Ira Remeen Johns Hopkins University Tubingen University Germany William Honda Sir William Prof Remsen New York Times

Locusts and Cherries Boosted by Birds This Year

In Galena and area cherries are plentiful as birds prey on locusts rather than fruit. Seventeen year locusts, once blamed for ruin, are kept in check by birds, boosting crops. Growers report best yields in years with locals noting sparrow and finch activity deterring insect damage.

Galena

Wallace Show Train Arrives Early From Rockford at 4 A.M

The Wallace show plans the first of two trains to reach Illinois Central yards at four in the morning. A curious boy with eager traits awaits the arrival and the subsequent move to the circus grounds. The crew will unload after arrival before transfer to the show grounds.

Wallace Rockford Johnny Ilinois Central

Indictments Returned Against Koser and Sons

A Mt. Carroll special grand jury indicted Howard Koser and sons des se and Frank in the Jack Weaver murder case. All three men face trial at this term of the court while the petit jury remains in session.

Mt. Carroll Howard Koser Desse Frank Jack Weaver Petit Jury

Giants Win Today and Other Local Notes

The paper reports the Giants won today while Galena fell 1 0 to the Union. A humorous item recalls a Ballina Ireland christening interrupted by a fisherman crossing a stream to reach the church at Adnaree. An angler landed a large salmon during the ceremony watched by the mother and nurse. Work on the Venice Campanile proceeds toward spring 1906 with Roman bricks revealed in the fallen tower remains.

Adnaree Ballina Ireland Ven- Ice

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