Drilling Prospects At Little Corporal Mine Potential Lease
J H Bishop and J A Mills return from Platteville and plan multiple drills in Benton Platteville and near Galena with Big hopes for the Little Corporal mine lease to a known mining company. Rising Sun Lead and Zinc Co located southeast of Dodgeville reports 120 acres under perpetual lease and 60,000 non assessable shares to fund modernization and concentrating plant in a bid to tap cross cut tunnels and multiple zinc and lead lodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bishop
Joplin Mo
Platteville
J. A. Mills
Joplin
Benton
Galena
Little Corporal
Rising Sun Lead & Zinc Co
Dodgeville
Davis Farm
Arizona
Pres. W. Husting
Milwaukee
O. L. Weteral
Oconomowoe
Treas
J. N. Brown
Brown
Morning Star
Banner Lead
Wisconsin
Rising Sun
McKinlay Mining Co Seeks Big Prospects in Dodgeville District
The McKinlay Mining Co plans expansion with optioned land near the McKinlay mine at 150000 total or 500 per acre. Subscriptions fund stock, with early workers eyeing large ore sheets. Superintendent John McKinlay guides cautious growth as a concentrator is planned after spring break up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinlay Mine
Watkins Range
McKinlay
McKinlay Mining Co
Glass
John McKinlay
Com
Automobile Case Up In Circuit Court Over Fall Runaway
J Metzger sues Paul Hunt for 2000 dollars alleging a September runaway caused a horse driven by Metzger to bolt a buggy overturning him. Trial began this afternoon after a jury was secured this morning. Metzger, a sewing machine agent from Galena, claims Hunt’s automobile frightened the horse. Farmers watch as autos blamed for horses running away. Final disposition expected with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Metzger
Paul Hunt
Galena
Mr. Hunt
Metzger
Hunt
Physician Grassan Arrives in City to Open Office
Dr Grassan of Apple River arrives with his wife and plans to open an office in the Horton block in the rooms formerly occupied by Dr Miller. He is son in law of A S Childs of this city and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Grassan
Apple River
Horton Block
Miller
A. 5 S. Childs
Aged Apple River resident James Moxley marks 101st birthday
James Moxley of Apple River, born 1805 in Cork Ireland, celebrates his 101st birthday with wife and friends. A lifelong worker, he recalls 1812 through Napoleon and Waterloo, lives in the same house since 1838, and remains mentally sharp and active despite advanced years. He married twice and has descendants, with recent letters of congratulations from children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sentinel
James Moxley
Apple River
Moxley
Jo Daviess County
United States
Europe
Cork
Ireland
New York
Erin
Ellen Donovan
Mary Green
Westgate
Bessie Kelly
Kearney
Ned
Napoleon
Judge Fawcett Chosen Orator for Shiloh Monument Dedication
Judge Jacob Fawcett, a former Nebraska resident and candidate for city attorney, has been invited to deliver the principal address at the Shiloh battlefield dedication of the Wisconsin monument. Born in Wisconsin in 1847, he enlisted at 14, served in the Sixteenth Wisconsin infantry, was twice wounded, and later moved to Nebraska, becoming a lawyer and county judge before Omaha. He will travel with his wife and daughter, leaving after the April 8 primary to join Wisconsin hosts at Paducah and proceed by boat to Pittsburg Landing for April 7 ceremonies.
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Omaha
Jacob Fawcett
Wisconsin
Shiloh
Judge Fawcett
Sixteenth
Wisconsin Infantry
Atlanta
McPherson
Tennesee River
Pittsburg Landing
East Dubuque Man John Schauer Dies at 87
John W. Schauer, an East Dubuque pioneer born in Germany, died Tuesday at his home after weeks of illness. He was 87, widowed earlier by his wife’s death, and survived by four sons Andrew, Henry, George, and Samuel, all living in East Dubuque. Funeral services were held this morning with burial in the East Dubuque cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schauer
John W. Schauer
East Dubuque
Mr. Schauer
Germany
America
Robbed of His Elgin Watch in City Lodging
Savanna Journal reports Derinda resident Jmar Dittmar, staying at John Hoffman's lodging, lost an Elgin watch worth 20 dollars to a night thief who climbed the back porch, entered via an unlocked door, and left no other gains. Fingerprints were visible on the frosted porch rail as Mr and Mrs J Swift of Council Hill were in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Journal
George Dittjmar
Derinda
John Hoffman
Ice Shortage Prompts Shipments to Galena from East Dubuque
Ice dealers plan to haul twenty to thirty car loads into Galena from East Dubuque to avert a summer famine as floods and warm weather ruined local supplies. The Mississippi harvest will supply the city and Madison, Wisconsin reports also indicate a ruined crop.
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Galena
East Dubuque
E. W. Coyle
Mississippi River
Madison
Wis
Primary aldermen election set for Galena wards
Next Saturday the city of Galena will hold its aldermen primary for five wards. Four Democratic candidates and three Independent candidates compete for alderman seats. No Republican petitions filed, but independents may file with the city clerk by Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Prominent Local Farmer Leaves for Scotland South Dakota
Peter Scheckel, a leading farmer, departed today for Scotland South Dakota to establish his new home. He travels with his wife and children and shipped about three carloads of cattle farm machinery and household goods on the Burlington. Friends extend best wishes for success and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scheckel
Scotland
Scheckel
Burlington
Henry Roth Farm Sold for 15250 to Dodge and Jones
The Henry Roth farm in Rawlins township near the city was sold today to Edward C. Dodge and William F. Jones mining capitalists of Lake Mills Wis for 15250. The 140 acre mineral rich property will have mining operations begun at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roth
Rawlins Township
Edward C. Dodge
William F. Jones
Lake Mills
Wis
Reopen Large Cave in Bluff During Rail Line Work
While blasting for the Great Western double track near Galena Junction yesterday workers opened a large bluff cave. A man, entering the fissure with no light, ventured about a hundred feet before turning back. The cave, found years ago and later filled at the entrance, rekindles interest as many workers labor on the multi month project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Junction
Reaches Great Depth At Kellys Bluff Near Dubuque
Drilling for mineral at Kelly's bluff near Dubuque has reached 124 feet. Read encountered along the way down, but it is unclear if quantities merit sinking a shaft. Sand intrusion has been controlled, and officials hope to strike a rich vein before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly’s Bluff
Dubuque
Jack
Boy Blankenhorn Returns Home After Runaway Ordeal
A boy from Shullsburg named Blankenhorn ran away Wednesday and was arrested at the Hotel Grant. He remained in confinement until his father retrieved him today. he was accompanied home by two other boys who also returned. Special to The Tribune. Chicago, March 1, 1906. Cattle receipts reached 7,500 with a steady market that closed 15 cents lower. Hog receipts were 25,000 with a slow opening that closed 10 cents lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blankenhorn
Shullsburg
Grant
Tribune
Chicago
Rich ore strike confirmed on Lucy land near city
report confirms forty foot ore strike on Lucy land near the city. ore found at about four hundred feet and may exceed initial discoveries. ownership rests with Pittsburg capitalists, Dr Johnson directing, with potential for deeper shafts and machinery. first twenty feet lead ore and next twenty feet jack ore. district prospects seen as very rich and preparatory work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Land
J. Frank Devel
Johnson
Galena
March Proclaims Changeable Weather as Lamb Like Start
The article notes March begins with lamb like conditions signaling a break up of frost and possible rain tonight. It warns heavy thunderstorms may follow and faster spring travel could be hindered by thawed roads. It observes warm days, open streams with ducks and geese, and recalls past March reversals in mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chicago
Southland
Miss Gardner clock fund totals and post office letters list
The article lists the Miss Gardner clock fund total at 271.90 dollars with a small donation by Malcolm Plath of North Dakota. It then notes a weekly post office letter list for Galena dated February 28, 1906, including ladies and gentlemen names. It ends with a notice about Chinese chop suey at Hotel Grant tonight and a new sample room opening by E.G. Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gardner Clock Fund
Malcolm Plath
Wood N. Dakota
Galena
Hotel Grant
E.G. Fink
Grant
Scarce Apples Drive Up Prices in Local Market
Local merchants report Michigan supplies exhausted and dealers buying in eastern markets. Michigan crop was short by hundreds of thousands of barrels last year and local output nearly failed, straining supply. Mr. John Brodeeeht of Guilford was in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
John Brodeeeht of
Guilford
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Duke of Wellington
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Warren Sentinel- Leader
Savanna
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Satuday
South Dakota
Whitmore
Rich
Clock Fund
B. L. Chamberlain
Annie Steigner
Mary Haines
Liza Smith
Chas. Allred
James Carrie
T. W. Smith
O. B. Terre
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