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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
2
W P Landon spoke to a Galena audience, delivering a hourlong attack on his rival with no new platform or ideas. The pamphlet-like address included a dig at Colonel Lowden’s wife, drawing local critique for using others to climb. The paper pledged fair reporting while noting the dangers of upward ambition through demagoguery.
The Democratic counties of Illinois Thirteenth district will send delegates to a convention at the Democratic County Club rooms in Freeport on August 16 1906 at 1 PM to nominate a congressional candidate and select members of the congressional committee. Delegates follow a 300 vote per delegate basis with fractions over 150 votes. Several counties are listed with committeeman names and delegate counts. News includes bids for paving Franklin Street and a for sale notice for Moran house and lots on Spring Street Galena Illinois with a barn on the premises.
A sale notice from J. W. Coatsworth offering ladies white oxfords commonly priced at 1.25 to 1.50 now 98 cents, advertised as a liberal deal available at many retail locations.
Unknown person sent letters to Lena Illinois residents claiming the village would be destroyed on July 4. The letters urged people to leave, aiming to intimidate and disrupt the town’s celebrations. Previously Lena suffered mysterious fires, blamed on the same unknown person or persons.
In the County Court of Jo Daviess County in the June term 1906 the last will of Mathias Stehr deceased is presented for probate. The County Judge William Rippin will probate the will on July 12 1906 at 10 o clock a m at the Court House in Galena. Heirs and distributees may attend.
In Jo Daviess County Circuit Court November term 1906 Marian D Overstreet files bill in chancery against Edward Overstreet with non residence affidavit on file. Summons returnable May fourth 1906. case continued by order of publication. Next term begins November second 1906 at Galena Court House.
In Jo Daviess County Circuit Court after the May term 1906 guardian Mary M Hosking seeks sale of minors Alice W Hosking and Cora Hosking described real estate as an undivided 10 21 part of lot 16 between Grat iot and Branch streets on the west side of Galena River Galena Illinois The sale is set for June 80 1906 at 10 a m at the court house front door in Galena cash upon delivery of deed Atty for Guardian Mary M Hosking and Cora A Hosking
Galena tops Highland 9 to 4 as Kennedy started for Highland and Strong held the late game. Tracey hit a three bagger and Kane doubled with the bases loaded for Galena. Babcock relieved and kept Highland scoreless after the fourth. Also notes trade rumors, league moves, and recent results across the Three I and Iowa circuits.
A broadcaster cautions against sending handwritten notes to a correspondent, noting they may be hard to read and leave the recipient in doubt. The remark emphasizes clarity and timely, legible communication to avoid misunderstandings.
A slate of candidates announces runs for Illinois Jo Daviess County offices including County Treasurer County Clerk Sheriff and County Judge and a General Assembly bid. Names include William Rippin James Beckley Edward Menzimer J.C. Williams Robert Irwin and A L Hathaway with primary decision pending.
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