Drillers eye lease of Little Corporal mine near Benton
J H Bishop of Carthage and Joplin driller J A Mills visited Platteville and Benton as contracts loom for drilling in the area. They expect several drills to work near Galena, while the Little Corporal mine near the city shows strong cuttings and may soon be leased to a well known mining firm after two years idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bishop
Joplin Mo
Platteville
J. A. Mills
Joplin
Benton
Galena
Forty Foot Ore Strike Near Galena Confirmed
A verified report confirms a forty foot strike of ore on the Lucy land near the city. Ore was found at about a hundred feet depth and promises riches. The property is owned by Pittsburgh capitalists, with Dr. Johnson directing operations. Drilling will continue to prove the vein, with shafts and machinery planned if the vein persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Land
J. Frank Deuel
Johnson
Galena
Reaches Great Depth in Dubuque Mineral Drill Near Kelly's Bluff
Work progressing steadily drilling for mineral on Kelly's bluff near Dubuque. Drill hole now 124 feet deep with considerable lead found on the way down. Uncertain if quantities justify sinking a shaft. Sand intrusion caused trouble but remedied. Hope remains for a rich strike by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly’s Bluff
Dubuque
Jack
Henry Roth Farm Sells For 13250 To Dodge And Jones
The Henry Roth farm in Rawlins township near this city sold to Edward C. Dodge and William F. Jones, mining capitalists of Lake Mills Wisconsin, for 13250. The 140 acre property is mineral rich and mining operations will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roth
Rawlins Township
Edward C. Dodge
William F. Jones
Lake Mills
Wis
March Comes In Like A Lamb Forecasting Spring Weather
The article notes March began with mild sunshine and southerly winds in Atlanta and Chicago. Forecasters predict possible thunder storms tonight and rain could delay road travel as frost thaws. Ducks and geese appearing signal soft weather, but history warns against assuming early warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chicago
Southland
Automobile Case Up In Circuit Court
J Metzger sues Paul Hunt in Galena circuit court over a September runaway incident. The buggy horse bolted after Hunt’s automobile spooked it, breaking Metzger’s hip. Metzger seeks 2000 dollars, alleging Hunt’s machine caused the crash. trial began with testimony from the complainant and the case drew farmer interest over automobile care and horse safeties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Metzger
Paul Hunt
Galena
Mr. Hunt
Metzger
Hunt
Reopen Large Cave In Bluff While Blasting For Right Of Way
While blasting for the double track on the Great Western near Galena Junction workers opened a large cave in the bluff. One man explored a hundred feet into the fissure but halted for lack of light. The cave, found years ago, is now dirt-filled at the entrance. The project employs many workers and will take months to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Junction
Local Reporter Quits Platteville Assignment
A Chicago journalist assigned to Platteville for lead field work stayed several days then left. He said life in the small town was too slow and not worth the effort anywhere but Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Platteville
Chicago
Windy City
Ice imports ordered to avert Galena summer shortage
Galena ice dealers face a short local supply after floods and early warmth reduced the harvest. E W Coyle of East Dubuque harvests ice while several carloads are shipped from the Mississippi River to meet city needs. Madison and northern points report ruined crops as warm weather accelerates shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
East Dubuque
E. W. Coyle
Mississippi River
Madison
Wis
Marriage License Granted to Fablinger and Sanderson
A marriage license was granted today to William Fablinger and Margaret Sanderson, both of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fablinger
Margaret Sanderson
Hanover
May Start Plant at Joplin Seperating Plant
May Start Plant C. S. Piteher, involved with the Piteher Lead and Zinc mines in Joplin Missouri, visits the city to inspect the local separating plant near town. Rumors say the plant may begin operation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Piteher
Piteher Lead and Zinc
Joplin
Strain Fatal to Valuable Mine Horse at Vinegar Hill
A horse owned by Popp and Desmond died after being heavily strained while hauling a boiler to the mines at Vinegar Hill yesterday. The animal collapsed upon returning to the city where it soon died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popp
Desmond
Vinegar Hill
Mrs A H Edwards Seriously Ill Under Physician Care
Under physicians care Mrs A H Edwards lies seriously ill in Dubuque where she traveled for medical treatment. She has been under a physician’s care for eight weeks and is believed to be improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Edwards
Dubuque
Deuel Closes Drill Contract Near Hazel Green
J Frank Deuel has closed a contract with Smith Bros of Hazel Jreep to drill 2000 feet or more on property near Hazel Green. Work began today. This marks the third drill started in the district by the Big Tom Syndicate represented by Deuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Deuel
Smith Bros
Hazel Jreep
Hazel Green
Big Tom Syndicate
Mr. Deuel
Funeral for John Westemeyer Today at St Mary’s Church
The funeral of John Westemeyer was held at 10 o'clock this morning from his late home to St Mary's Catholic church. Services reflected the high esteem in which he was held as many attended the last rites. The casket was adorned with floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westemeyer
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
Doctor Grassau to Open Apple River Practice
Apple River physician Dr Grassau arrived Thursday with his wife and will establish an office in the Horton block in rooms formerly used by Dr Miller. He is a son in law of A 38 Childs of this city and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassau
Apple River
Horton Block
Miller
A_ 38. Childs
Aged James Moxley Celebrates 101st Birthday in Apple River
James Moxley of Apple River marked his 101st birthday amid family and friends, recalling Ireland origins in 1805 and a life spanning Ireland, New York, and the American Midwest. Born in Cork, he moved to the U.S. in 1846, built his Apple River home, wed twice, raised children, and remembers War of 1812 and Waterloo. Though aged, his memory remains sharp and he plans to work daily in his second century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sentinel-Leader
James Moxley
Apple River
Moxley
Jo Daviess County
United States
Cork
Ireland
New York
Erin
Ellen Donovan
Mary Green
Westgate
Bessie Kelly
Kearney
Neb
Margaret Gille
Charles E. Wilson
Mason City
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
St. Helena
Silent End Nears as Time Dims for Aged Wife
A prose fragment reflects on an aging wife and a man facing the final hours of life. The imagery likens his remaining days to a candle guttering as the last sand runs out of the glass, signaling an impending passage. The tone is somber and reflective, with spare, lyrical phrasing.
Judge Fawcett to deliver Shiloh monument oration
Judge Jacob Fawcett, former Nebraskan and Omaha resident, has been invited to give the principal address at the dedication of Wisconsin’s Shiloh battlefield monument on April 7. Born 1847 in Wisconsin, he enlisted at age 14 in the Sixteenth Wisconsin, was twice wounded, later moved to Nebraska, served as county judge in Galena, and now seeks Omaha city attorney. He will depart April 3 for Paducah and Pittsburg Landing with his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jacob Fawcett
Prase
Wisconsin
Shiloh
Judge Fawcett
Sixteenth
Wisconsin Infantry
Atlanta
McPherson
Nebraska
Galena
Ill
Fawcett
Paducah
Tennesee River
Pittsburg Landing
East Dubuque Pioneer John W. Schauer Dies at 87
John W. Schauer aged 87 died at his East Dubuque home after weeks of illness. A German immigrant, he became a longtime resident and trusted local figure. Survived by four sons Andrew Henry George and Samuel all of East Dubuque, with burial in East Dubuque Cemetery after a largely attended funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Schauer
East Dubuque
Mr. Schauer
Germany
America
Andrew
Henry
George
Samuel
Elgin Watch Stolen From Dittmar in Derinda Visit
Savanna resident George Dittmar, staying with John Hoffman in Elgin place, reports a night theft. A sneak thief entered by the back porch, unlocked doors, and took a $20 Elgin watch from a chair near the bed while money under a pillow was left untouched. Frosty porch railing prints indicate the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
George Dittmar
Derinda
John Hoffman
Elgin
Farmer Peter Scheckel Leaves for Scotland South Dakota
Peter Scheckel, a prominent local farmer, departed Thursday for Scotland South Dakota to start a new home. He travels with his wife and children and shipped about three carloads of cattle, farm machinery, and household goods. Friends wish the family success and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scheckel
Scotland
Mr. Scheckel
Burlington
Boy Runs Away From Wisconsin Home Arrested at Hotel Grant
A boy named Blankenhorn from Shullsburg ran away Wednesday and was arrested at Hotel Grant. He remained confined until his father retrieved him Thursday. two other boys who fled with him also returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blankenhorn
Shullsburg
Hotel Grant
Clock Fund Grows With New Subscriptions
The Miss Gardner clock fund shows a total of 275.90 after recent contributions from Malcolm Plath and Maud Weinshenk, with additional support noted from a friend. Ben Balback resumes his clerk position at C. N. Thode's store following several days away visiting friends at Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gardner
Malcolm Plath
Woods
Dakota
Maud Weinshenk
Ben Balback
C. N. Thode
Elizabeth
For Sate Frazer house and land on Hickory near Franklin
Classified ad notes two sale opportunities. The Frazer house on Hickory Street near Franklin offers six rooms and two large lots with a cistern. contact D. B. Blewett or the office. Also offered is a Rice town farm five miles from Galena with 170 acres, 40 acre pasture, 86 acres of timber, and mineral ore potential, suitable for stock raising. inquiries at the farm with Ww. J. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazer
Hickory Street
Franklin
D. B. Blewett
Rice
Galena South
J. Gray
For Rent Store Building on Green and Commerce Corners
For rent a store building at the corner of Green and Commerce streets with sale or rent of saloon fixtures inside. Described as a good business corner. Apply to William McKernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green and Commerce Streets
Winlliam McKernan
Probate of Will in Jo Daviess County 1906
The County Court of Jo Daviess County will probate a will for John Henry Schnerre deceased. An instrument purporting to be his last will has been deposited for probate for more than ten days with no petition filed. On March 8, 1906 at 10 o clock a.m. at the Galena courthouse, probate proceedings will proceed, you may attend. William Aprin, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Daviess County
John Henry Schniere
John Henry Schnerre
Norice
Jo Daviess County
Galena
William Aiprin
Executor's Notice Estate of Johanna Habich Deceased
Robert L Neubert as executor announces in Jo Daviess County that claims against Johanna Habich will be adjusted at the May term in Galena Court House. Creditors should attend, and debtors pay promptly, with the notice dated March 1, 1906.
Executrix Notice for Clemens Timpe in Jo Daviess County
Katharina Timpe announces her appointment as executrix of Clemens Timpe late of Jo Daviess County Illinois and will appear at the County Court House Galena at the May term on the first Monday in February 1906 to conclude matters of the will.
EXECUTRIX NOTICE FOR Elise Henning Estate
Anna K Henning executrix of Elise Henning deceased of Jo Daviess County Illinois gives notice she will appear at the County Court Galena for the April term on the first Monday. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and debtors must pay promptly. Dated February 13, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise Henning
Jo Daviess
Ilinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Anna K. Henning
Administratrix Notice for Estate of James Rowe
Regina Pearson announces herself as Administratrix of the James Rowe estate in Jo Daviess County Illinois. She will appear before the County Court at Galena on the May term starting the first Monday in April 1906 for legal proceedings related to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowe
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
A. D
Regina Pearson
Entertainment at Methodist church Friday night
An enjoyable evening awaits at the Methodist church with Friday's event. Admission is 10 cents. Home made candy will be sold, and refreshments including ice cream cake coffee and doughnuts will be served at booths for 10 cents.
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Warren Sentinel
Napoleon
Dred
John Schauer
South Dakota
P. Scheckel
Clock Fund
People’s Column
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Wyoming
F. R. Mosier
P. A
Adams St
Johanna Habich
Robert L. Neubert
Clemens Timpe
Katharina Timpr
Galena Iron Works
Par
Albert L. Caulkkins
Galena, Il
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