Galena Residents Affected By Cash Buyers Union Failure
In Galena and Jo Daviess county many invested small sums in the Cash Buyers Union First National Co operative Society of Chicago which failed. Losses touch the poorer class, as thousands were swindled nationwide by cheap goods. The scheme sold stock and offered discounts and commissions, but orders vanished and funds dwindled. government inspectors value the remaining assets at about 300000 dollars after a 1 million dollar stock sale and large unpaid debts.
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Galena
Jo Daviess County
New Jersey
Maine
California
Postoffee Department
Wuld
Baking Powder Vendors Face Scrutiny and Swindle Risks
A historical note warns that mail order houses have built a large national trade through catchy catalogs and misrepresentation. It asserts many buyers are being swindled, especially when purchasing from Chicago firms without inspecting goods, pushing customers toward home merchants.
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Chicago
Otto Grunow found dead in Danville tunnel
Henry and Victor Grunow received word their brother Otto was found dead in a tunnel at Danville Washington. The body was brought home for burial. Local residents include Miss Alice Cheney of Monfort and Flossie Barton of Parker South Dakota employed at the Hotel Livingston. Various community notes mention dances, club events, and local travel.
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Livingston
Wis
Henry
Victor Grunow
Otto
Danville
Wash
Alice Cheney
Monfort
Flossie Barton
Parker, S. Dak
Nellie Livingston
Mary O'Connell
Phoebe Andrews
Montors
Mr. Gifford
Man
Madison
Pecatonica
Fred Muender
Dodgeville
James Watson
R. H. Livingston
Arthur Fieldhouse
Montfort
Arch Rundell
A. V. Wells
Lancaster
Mexican Quail Help Replenish Illinois Wild Game
State game warden J A Wheeler spearheads replenishment by importing quail from Mexico. Hundreds were placed on Sangamon county preserves revealing larger, hardier birds with bluish plumage. Wheeler, famed reformer, has pushed stronger protection for game since his legislature days and as state commissioner led reorganization and new protections.
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Wheeler
Old Mexico
Sangamon County
Illiois
Bob White
Illinois
J. A. Wheeler
Aging Rice Township Pioneer In Critical Stroke Condition
James Morris aged 77 a retired Rice Township farmer and pioneer of the section lies in his daughter Mrs James Eustices home in the city in critical condition after a second paralytic stroke received Thursday afternoon He had earlier suffered a stroke and remained at home with hopes of recovery but declined now awaiting further medical guidance from his long respected circles in Rice township and the city
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James Morris
James Eustice
Morris
Rice Township
Rising Sun and neighboring mines drive Dodgeville district prospects
In the Dodgeville mining district executives scramble to secure leaders as the Rising Sun mine reports 22000 dollars in royalties from a forty acre lead tract. A large shaft advances and dry drainage suggests little pumping. Oxney Owens near two miles east shows strong prospects. Williams and Pollard seek investors while Levi Pollard, a local writer and lecturer, gains early recognition.
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The
Rising Sun
Dodgeville
Wisconsin
Oxney & Owens
Harrison
Indiana
Black Jack Run
Williams
Pollard
Gomer Williams
Levi Pollard
Highland
Linden
Chatauqua
Monona Lake
Lyceum Lyreaus
Leyi
Sunset mine at Dodgeville progresses with new plant plans
Miner reports a growing mining district near Dodgeville with several operations advancing. Sunset mine near the Rewey field adds a shaft to eighty feet and contemplates steam hoists and air compressors as it plans a 45000 dollar capitalization. Blue Mounds Mining & Smelting Co east of Dodgeville drills seventy five feet, finds black jack and lead run, while Galena Iron Works expands capacity. H. & J. Pengilly drill eighty feet finding black jack lead and sulphur, hinting at zinc deposits below glass rock. County surveyor notes rich exploration potential across Dodgeville, forecasts future mines as districts mature.
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Rewey Field
Dodgeville
McKinlay
Higbee House
Blue Mounds Mining & Smelting Co
Madison
W. P. Shaw
Edward Swain
Galena Iron Works Co
Archie Owens
William Hughes
H. & J. W. Pengilly
Main Street
Joiner
Wisconsin
Galena River Rises Slowly Amid Spring Melt
The Galena river rises gradually due to rain north of town and melting snow from warm weather. Ice has cleared from the river, bridges, and locks below the city, with no flood danger unless heavy rain returns, which could cause a small rise but not damage due to no gorge risk.
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Galena
Ducks Are Here Hunters Look Forward To Good Spring Shooting
Local hunters anticipate a strong duck season as springlike weather brings ducks to the Galena area. J N Fiege bagged three ducks at Harris slough, the first to be seen this year. Reports say birds are plentiful downriver and Wisconsin has planted wild rice to feed them, possibly boosting Galena hunting next year. Continuous ice melt on the Mississippi and open streams enhance feeding grounds for arriving ducks from the Missouri valley.
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Galena
J. N. Fiege
Harris Slough
Mississippi
Rock Island
Davenport
Galena River
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Mines Boom At Livingston Wisconsin
Livingston Wisconsin reports a steady mining boom with rising prices and active drilling. Machinery is arriving on the Ebenezer site, overseen by Aug Heldeman with Orin Laughton supervising. Miners are sought at good wages as drilling progresses on Miller Chamley and other prospects. Interstate Mining and Milling Co plans 851 acres leased across three counties. several companies to be organized soon.
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Livingston
Wis
Ebenezer
Heldeman
Dubuque
Orin Laughton
Jack
Chamley
Marshall
Biddick
Interstate Mining and Milling Co
la Fayette
Daviess
Iowa
Grant Counties
Boothe
Stephens
Hannifin
Bright Galena Child Edna Isabel Dies of Brain Fever
Edna Isabel ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Isabel died early this morning after several days of brain fever. Born and raised in Galena she attended the Seminary school and was described as a bright girl. Survived by her parents and two sisters.
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Edna
William Isabel
Galena
Taipans Chicago Market Report March 2 1906
Live stock market figures show cattle receipts 4000 with a steady open and slow close. Hog receipts 35000 with an opening drop of 10 to 15 cents and a closing strong. Market tone remained cautious amid mixed demand.
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Sreean
Chicago
Masons Attend Banquet and Lodge Temple Pride
Mr. A. G. Steffens of Freeport said forty three Masons in Freeport did degree work last night. A banquet followed the lodge ceremony. The new temple built by the Masonic lodge is described as one of the finest in the state and a source of city pride.
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A. G. Steffens
Freeport
Steffens
Masonic Lodge
Temperance Leader Sees National Issue in Jo Daviess
Marie C. Brehm state president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union spoke at the M E church on the liquor question. She noted small attendance on her first Jo Daviess county visit and urged sustained temperance work, arguing the issue is national in scope and requires leaders like Carnegie to address social questions.
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Marie C. Brehm
Womans Christian Temperance Union
M. E
Jo Daviess County
Andrew Carnagie
Wreck on Great Western Ditches Stock Train Near Chicago
Local railroad men report a stock train en route to Chicago market was ditched near Chicago Thursday night. About 27 cars lie in the ditch and many cattle are said to be killed. All crew members reportedly escaped harm. Cause of the wreck unavailable.
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Chicago
De mented Woman Shoots Self In Monroe Wisconsin
Mrs. Lizzie Stalculp, who caused a stir at Freeport days earlier, attempted suicide in Monroe Wisconsin on Thursday. On the train she turned violent, was returned to Freeport by the conductor for custody, then later shot herself in the breast at her brother’s home. Doctors say the ball lodged in the abdominal cavity and she may live only a few hours.
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Lizzie Stalculp
Freeport
Monroe
Wis
Romance Ended Here as Hanover Couple Wed
Wm Fablinger and Mrs Margaret Sanders were married Thursday at the M E church in Hanover, officiated by Rev Matlack. The former sweethearts reunited after years apart after Sanders’ late husband, and they plan to reside on Fablinger’s Hanover farm. Miss Hazel Grove returned yesterday from visits in Chicago and Batavia.
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M. EB
Wm. Fablinger
Margaret Sanders
Matlack
Hanover
Fablinger
Sanders
Burlington
J W Wilcox Dies of Heart Disease at Scales Mound
J W Wilcox, about 53, died at 4 15 PM in Dr Wrights Scales Mound office from suspected heart disease. A widely known county figure, he collapsed while at the physician office in the county Sept of Schools district.
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County Sept
Wilcox
Wright
Scales Mound
Remains of Mrs Evans Arrive in Galena for Funeral
The late Mrs. Mary Evans, who died in Minneapolis after heart disease, arrives in Galena with funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the Elk Street home of her daughter Mrs J W Westwick. A pioneer resident, she was born in Cornwall in 1838 and married to Mr Evans in 1855. Surviving children include Mrs J W Westwick, Mrs Michener, Carrie M Evans, Robert T Evans, and Frank Evans, along with four sisters and one brother.
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Mary Evans
B.C. Michener
Minneapolis
Minn
J. W. Westwick
Elk Street
Evans
De‘cedent
Cornwall
England
Hazel Green
Galena
Great Beyond
W.C. Avery
Portland
Ore
Michener
Carrie M
Robert T. Evans
Frank
New York
Carrie Haggard
Stella, Neb
Bella Nichols
Colorado
Emma Fry
San Francisco
Minnie Smith
LaCrosse
Robert Thomas
Butte
Mont
Judge B. Carter Dies in Lancaster Wis
Judge George B. Carter, a leading Grant County resident, died at his home in Lancaster Friday. Appointed by Gov. Rusk in 1886 to fill a County Court vacancy after William McGonigal’s death, he served twelve years before declining health limited his activity later.
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George B. Carter
Grant County
Wis
Lancaster
Carter
Gov. Rusk
County Court
Wm. McGonigal
Chimney Fireat Ehrler Home Sparks Neighborhood Excitement
A chimney fire at 5 o clock Thursday evening at John Ehrler's house 469 Dewey avenue caused local excitement. Hose Co. No. 3 arrived to find only a chimney blaze with no water used. fire burned out on its own. It was the first alarm this winter, sparing the city serious damage.
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John Ehrler
Dewey Avenue
Hose Co. No. 3
Metzger versus Hant case heads to jury
The Metzger versus Hant trial went to the jury late this afternoon but no verdict was reported by 4 o clock.
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Metzger Vs. Hant
Proposals to Import Elephants to South America For Ivory
A suggestion proposes importing African and Asiatic elephants into South and Central American forests where they would multiply and supply a future ivory source. The plan envisions elephants released into wild habitats to establish populations for eventual exploitation.
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South America
South
Central America
Vaal
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State of
Washington
Qodgeville Mining District
Town
Galena Sportsman
Edna Isabel
M. E. Church
Great Western
Mias Hazel Grove
Batavia
J. W Wilcox
Scales
Physicians Office
Old Home City
B. Carter
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