Montfort Man Here Vast Ore Body Located Forty Feet Deep
W L McLaughlin of United Mining and Constructing, Mineral Point Wis, reports a rich lead ore strike in the district. Drills 15 to 65 to 94 feet have found ore, with 40 feet of disseminated ore in a nearby hole. Mining may begin after shaft sinking. further development could attract outside capital to boost the district into a leading lead and zinc producer.
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W. L. McLaughlin
United Mining & Constructing Company
Mineral Point
Wis
McLaughlin
United People
LARGE SUM FOR MINING RIGHT IN LEAD AND ZINC DISTRICT
A Shullsburg report notes a farmer sold the mining right on his land for 110 dollars per acre while reserving farming rights for life. He relinquishes mineral claims. other farmers are likely to be approached to do the same. The move aims to ease mining land access amid farmer reluctance to sell full title.
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Lead and Zinc
Shullsburg
Miner Point mines hailed for coming mining boom
Julius H. Lewis writes in the Galena weekly Tribune that Mineral Point is on the eve of a great mining boom. He asserts the city has the men and the mines and predicts a strong performance from both in the near future.
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Galena
Julius H. Lewis
Mineral Point Mines
Mineral Point
Will Place Stock on Market by N J Russell Mining Promoter
The Rockford Register Gazette reports N J Russell, prominent mine promoter, has placed 10000 in stock for sale through the Russell Mining Company. He recently bought mining properties near Galena and is consolidating them, with Rockford investors already subscribing portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Register-Gazette
N. J. Russell
Rockford
Galena
Russell Mining Company
Russell
Russell mine eyed as potential big winner in Galena area
Charles Lawson with regional interests inspected the Russell mine site and believes it will be a major success. The company plans to elect secretary, treasurer, and two directors from the $10,000 subscribers, with that funding supporting two new shafts. Galena papers praise the Russell mine's prospects.
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Charles Lawson
Russell
Galena
Drillers Hit Rich Jack Deposit Near Hudson City
Locals report discovery of a large jack ore body at 103 to 113 feet in a drill hole near Hudson City. The Russell Mining Co. controls the land and Fred Avery supervises operations as shafts will be sunk and mining machinery installed for development.
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Hudson
Russell Mining Co
Fred Avery
Shipping Much Ore Here
J. J. Gray, a noted ore buyer, reports Baxter mine near Cuba City has produced another car of ore for shipment, the second in ten days. Raisbeck Fairplay mine near Fair Play, Wis, is said to have another car ready. The mine is described as potentially very rich, with future heavy production as development proceeds and more men can work below ground.
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J.J. Gray
Baxter
Cuba City
Raisbeck-Fairplay
Fairplay
Wis
Mining Man Takes A Bride In Indianapolis Wedding
W F Strausser, manager of the Scrabble Creek mine, married Miss Henrietta Cunelet in Indianapolis on February 27. The couple, soon to reside at Hazel Green, with Strausser erecting a new dwelling, expect to be at home after March 12 and invite friends to share in their happiness.
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W. F. Strausser
Mr. Strausser
Indianapolis
Ind
Henrietta Cunelet
Strausser
Hazel Green
Miner In Serious Condition After Dall Mine Accident Near Platteville
Bartle, a miner from Minneapolis, is in serious condition at his Platteville boarding place after a tub of dirt fell from the shaft top, fracturing his hip. The fracture was set, but an abscess formed days later, worsening his status. Medical aid was summoned and he remains under care.
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Dall
Platteville
Bartle
Minneapolis
Miners Visit Unity Mine at Vinegar Hill
A party of Chicago mining men visited Galena last Monday to inspect the Unity mine at Vinegar Hill. They reported the mine well equipped with modern machinery and slated for operation soon. The visitors included Winxel Kanicky, Wenzell Haley, Liska Yan, Noskor Wircla, Blarak Franke, Charles John Dolyerlsa, and Fandozel.
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Chicago
Unity
Vinegar Hill
Winxel Kanicky
Wenzell Haley
Liska Yan
Noskor Wircla
Blarak Franke
Charles A John Dolyerlsa
Fandozel
Pioneer Is Called After Long Paralysis
James Morris a respected Rice township farmer died at his daughter's home in this city at 3 AM Sunday after two strokes. Born in England in 1829 he arrived in America at 27 and built wealth through farming and land purchases totaling about 360 acres. He held local offices including highway commissioner and school director and was survived by wife Lesa Sween and nine children. Funeral was held Tuesday at the family residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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James Morris
James Eustice
Rice Township
Morris
Mr. Morris
Hereford
England
America
Lesa Sween
W. F. Morris
Chicago
Builders Material Co
George F. Morris
B. &Q. Railway Company
C J. Morris
Sioux Falls
Henry
John
Edward
Ricé Township
Dodge Street
Mary
A. B. Funston
Hampton
Iowa
Matilda
Joseph McCormack
Yundt
Greenwood Cemetery
Former General Schofield Dies in Florida
Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield U S A retired former head of the U S army died suddenly at St. Augustine Florida Sunday evening at 8 30 o clock from a cerebral hemorrhage. His wife and daughter were with him. Interment will be in Arlington. He was born September 29 1831 in Gerry Chautauqua County New York and came to Freeport in 1843 before entering West Point.
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Freeport
John M. Schofield
U.S. A
United States Army
St. Augustine
Fla
Arlington
Wherry
William H. Ennis
Gen. Schofield
Pera
Mrs. Schoeld
Oo”. Schofield
Gerry
Chautauqua County
New York
United States Military Academy
West Point
How Gannon Was Captured in the Galeana’s Story
R. Robinson Duff recalls the capture of the Spanish battleship Vizcaya at Santiago on July 3, 1898. He describes the U S S Oregon’s eleven inch gun, the crew’s drill and action, the Vizcaya’s surrender, and the transformation of Spanish sailors as the U S flag prevailed, ending with reflections on American duty and homecoming.
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Galena
Gen. Grant
U.S
Vizcayka
Santiago
Oregon
Cuba
R. Robinson Duff
Iron Works Building Painted in Galena Plant Makeover
Henry Brown, a Galena Iron Works employee, painted the exterior in a neat artistic finish. The extensive signage, covering 1500 feet, describes the plant’s work and enhances the building’s appearance and protection to brick and window casings.
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Galena Iron Works
Henry Brown
Early Rawlins settler William Seeger dies at 82
William Seeger 82 a lifelong Rawlins township resident died at his home after a three day illness of pneumonia. Born in Prussia he came to the United States 40 years ago settling in Galena area. Survived by his wife and five children Everett Otto Charles Elizabeth and Mrs August Machow with most still at home Funeral held Tuesday from Aug Machow home with services at the house and interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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William Seeger
Rawlins Township
Mr. Seeger
Prussia
Germany
Galena
Charles
Otto
Everett
Quincy
Ill
August Machow
Elizabeth
William
Iowa
East Galena
Greenwood
Henderson as Newspaper Man in St Louis Times Founding
St Louis Globe-Democrat notes David B. Henderson’s early move into newspapers after marrying and serving as Iowa internal revenue collector. He helped found the St Louis Times in 1866 with Stilson Hutchins John Hodnett and D A Mahoney of Dubuque. The Times later passed to the Republic in 1880.
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St. Louis
Hutchins
Washington
D.C
St.Louis
National Capital
the Times
John Hodnett
D. A. Mahoney
Dubuque
Old Capital
Congress
D.B. Henderson
Henderson
Mahoney
Hutchins and
Hodnett
Times
The
Republic
West Galena Democratic Caucus Details 1906
The West Galena Democratic caucus will be held at the Market house in Galena on March 17 1906 from 7 to 9 pm to nominate candidates for town offices. Democrats wishing to run must submit their names and fees to Joseph Harney by March 4 1906 to allow for ballot tickets. New Primary Law does not apply to township elections.
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West Galena
Galena
Joseph Harney
Joan A. Gaveney
R. F. Bet
Gold Medal Awarded In Sixth WCTU Contest
The sixth in a series under the W C T U of Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties was held last night at the First United Brethren church with U P C U cooperation. Winners of the silver medal competed tightly with Miss Ema Fry of Freeport earning the gold. Miss Casperin of Pearl City was second and Miss Bucher of Winslow third.
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Stephenson
Jo Daviess Counties
First United Brethren Church
U. B
McGill and
Lunt
J. R. Gift
McGill
Ema Fry
Freeport
Casperin
Pearl City
Music for dances by George Kiley orchestra
The local ad lists George Kiley’s orchestra offering music for dances and parties at reasonable rates. It also advertises real estate help and a two story frame house for sale or rent via Frank E. Owens, with a corner Hickory and Washington streets location, four rooms, summer kitchen, cistern, and a 50 by 75 foot yard, inquiry at T. E. Reynolds’s store.
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George Kiley
Galena National Bank
Frank E. Owens
Hickory
Washington Streets
T. E. Reynolds
Hollister
Siniger Drug Co
Will probate notice for William A. Brickler estate
In Jo Daviess County Illinois the County Court in the March term 1906 To the heirs and legatees of William A. Brickler deceased Take notice that a writing purporting to be the last will of William A. Brickler has been deposited for probate for more than ten days with no petition filed I will on the Saturday of March 1906 at 10 o'clock a m at the Galena Court House proceed to probate said will attend if you desire William Rippers County Judge
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State of Illinois
Daviess County
William A. Brickler
Jo Daviess County
Galena
William Rippers
Splendid Bargain A Choice Stock and Dairy Farm
160 acre Minnesota dairy and stock farm with rich loam soil and good buildings. In a well settled corn and dairy area 212 miles from station. Priced at 37.50 per acre with one third cash and long time terms. Tuomas E. Sime Merriam Park owner seeks immediate sale.
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Minnesota
Station
Tuomas E. Sime
Merriam Park
Minn
Purport of Tea Offers Body Cleansing Benefit
Advertising blurb for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to drive out impurities cleanse the blood and purify the system. Mentions price of 35 cents and Siniger & Siniger as sellers. Targets readers seeking health tonics in spring renovation season.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Tea
Siniger & Siniger
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