01 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
1
The Standard Cigar Factory invites ads for the Standard 5 Cent Cigar with a chance to win a ladies Spring Hat worth 10.50 or 300 Standard Cigars for best ad. Judges will assess submissions sent by mail and selections announced by impartial panel. Edward K. Blewett, owner, Galena Illinois.
The Tapley case opens in circuit court with a jury after Tapley seeks damages for injury when his traction engine broke through a bridge at Reilly's hill in West Galena last summer. The court also handles probate for Jane S. Moore, and confirms marriages and obsequies for local residents.
Galena residents and visitors appear in a collection of brief items and ads. George Rittweger Sr. from Scales Mound is recovering from a mild stroke, while Mrs. Levins of Guilford and Mrs. Dean of Dubuque are noted social visits. Local merchants promote furniture repairs, hats, and souvenir china with various prices. The Chicago Examiner and evening papers announce price changes, and multiple residents travel to nearby towns for business or visits.
The Illinois house passed a bill creating a two division northern district with Freeport hosting circuit and district court terms on the third Mondays of April and October. The first term is set for next October and Cyrus J. Wells is mentioned as a likely deputy marshal.
A daily Pure Food Puzzle series by Helm the grocer runs all March in Galena inviting every school pupil to enter for cash prizes. Top prize is two dollars, followed by one dollar and fifty cents. unlimited guesses, coupons required. Also notes Wright plaster contract for Lincoln courthouse and obituary of Joseph Carey of Bridgeport.
Lieut. Gen. Stoeskel arrived in St Petersburg this morning from Moscow. The welcome was not a popular demonstration and lacked genuine enthusiasm.
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