Darlington Lancaster Co Organize Mining Venture
Mining fever spreads across Grant county with prospects in Darlington and Lancaster. Lancaster men form a company with 100000 authorized capital to enlist mining, prospecting and development. The group plans 350000 shares at ten cents each, aims to secure leases and install drills within thirty days.
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Lancaster
Wis
Grant County
Henry Henkel
John Dechow
R. Trentzsch
H. M. Loury
C.S. Moore
L. Weber
Monroe Man Reaches 80th Birthday Milestone
J. B. Galnsha, longtime Monroe resident since 1856, celebrates his 80th birthday with friends. The well known gentleman remains in good health with sharp mind and sturdy faculties, reflecting a life of honesty and business acumen from Ohio to Ohio River era influences. Colum bus Delano early in his career noticed Galnsha's integrity, later serving as Interior Secretary under Grant.
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Monroe
J. B. Galnsha
Calusha
Ohio
Columbus Delano
Interior
Grant
Grant Mining Co officials visit Galena for Potosi prospecting
O S Palmer of Grant Mining and Lumber Co Milwaukee with R A Bratton and Aaron B Meade of Chicago toured Galena yesterday. They own mining interests at Potosi and have been inspecting the district for several days. They praise prospects and expect Potosi to become a rich field this session as ore is found daily.
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O.S. Palmer
Grant Mining and Lumber Co
Milwaukee
R. A. Bratton
Mr. Wheeland
Aaron B. Meade
Chicago
Grant Mining Co
Potosi
He Will Recover From Mysterious Injuries
James McDonald, injured Wednesday night, shows improvement and is expected to return home soon. He came to the city to meet friends departing on Burlington train No. 47, but vanished at the depot. The party found him later after the departure, and the cause of the injury remains unclear. The incident is not believed to be serious and may be resolved quickly.
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James McDonald
McDonald
Burlington
Mr. McDonald
Farmers for Good Roads Organize Illinois Leagues
Illinois farmers will form leagues to maintain and improve public roads under the Illinois highway commission plan. A Whitehall league is already formed, with a Galva meeting set for March 16 to launch another. The commission, created by the last General Assembly, pushes road work as nearly 5 million dollars are spent annually on highways and bridges in the state.
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Penqne
Shullsbury Pick and Gad
Darlington
Wiota
California
Lancaster
Illinois
Ilinois Highway Commission
Whitehall
Galva
Illinois Highway Commission
General Assembly
New Bridge Contract Awarded for Hanover Apple River
F H Ives of this city has been awarded the contract to build a new street bridge over the Apple River in Hanover. The 200 foot span will cost $6000 with Hanover paying one fourth the cost, the county one half, and the township the remaining fourth.
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F. H. Ives
Apple River
Hanover
Ex-Governor Yates to Speak in Galena Saturday
Ex governor Richard Yates, candidate for United States senator, will speak in Galena tomorrow afternoon after arriving from Freeport by Illinois Central. He will be hosted at the De Soto house with a luncheon at Turner hall and an address to follow at the Turners hall before departing for Savanna. Local preparations include a Galena band, led by Mr. Chetlain, and a large turnout expected despite rough rural roads.
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Richard Yates
Unite States
Freeport
Illinois Central
de Soto
Illinois
Galena Band
Chetlain
Turner Hall
Galena
Yates
Burlington Depot
Savanna
Down Savanna Way
Rumor of McDonald Admission Refuted by Gazette
It was rumored that Jas McDonald, found injured, was refused admission by sisters of St Marys hospital. The Gazette reports he did not apply for admission, and thus was not refused. He was moved from the city to a private house on the hill, where his son boards, likely causing the rumor.
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Sisters
St. Mary’s Hospital
Jas. McDonald
the Gazette
McDonald
Friend of Dubuque Mayor Visits Old Galena Friends
A Galena businessman and Civil War veteran, longtime friend of Mayor Daniel Houy, visited Dubuque Thursday and reunited with former associates. Mayor Berg, a former Galenian, and Mr. Houy belonged to the same company and shared a cordial meeting. Mr. Holly, once city marshal of Galena, seeks alderman position in Lead City’s upcoming municipal election.
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Daniel Houy
Galena
Dubuque
Berg
Galenian
Houy
Holly
Leadwine
Granted license to wed in Elizabeth couple
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Julius Westphal Jr and Miss Jennie Fraser both of Elizabeth. Also ads seeking a hustler for Galena and for Daviess county with a potential earnings of $100 per month. Address Singer Sewing Machine Co Freeport Ill J H Benders Myr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Westphal, Jr
Jennie Fraser
Elizabeth
Galena
Daviess County
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Freeport, Ill
J. H. Benders
Deserted boy Harry Stafford to Mercy Hospital
Fourteen year old Harry Stafford of Wheaton Newfoundland, left destitute by his mother's desertion, froze his feet traveling to find work. He slept in Lyons, then was sheltered by Mr Wallace before police routed him to Mercy Hospital for county funding.
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Harry Stafford
Wheaton
Mercy Hospital
Elgin
Harry
Clinton
Lyons
Women are in Dubuque over Joplin orphans fundraiser dispute
Two women who solicited donations for an orphans home in Joplin Missouri were later found in Dubuque and report they did not receive fair treatment in Galena. Galena residents defend their conduct as lacking in propriety, while Dubuque locals welcome the women but no harmful reports have surfaced.
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Joplin
Dubuque
Galena
Galenians
Question Still Rests on Public Library Issue
No new developments have occurred since the city council meeting. The council resolution was sent to Carnegie for guidance and no site has been chosen. Await further instructions from Carnegie before appointing an architect or selecting a permanent site.
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Carnegie
Eddie Hardt Arrives for Yates Demonstration
The well known state politician Eddie Hardt arrived in the city this morning and will stay until Saturday to attend the Yates demonstration planned for Saturday afternoon.
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Eddie Hardt
Yates
Wifey Has Skipped Finds Trace of Woman at Galena Junction
A farmer from south of Galena Junction reported his wife has eloped with a boarder who stayed at his home for months. He traveled to town after learning she left for Savanna with another man, claiming he would shoot them if he found them. The husband, grieving and distraught, has the community’s sympathy.
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Farmer
Galena Junction
Mrs. Henderson to Make Dubuque Home After Loss
Mrs David B Henderson widow of the late speaker plans a modest Hill street residence near East Dubuque Savings Bank cashier 8 C Penglee and will settle permanently in Dubuque with her daughter Belle. Her return follows the strain at her husband’s deathbed and she vows to live among Dubuque friends.
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David B. Henderson
Hill Street
8. C. Penglee
East
Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 Prescribed by Modern Pharmacal Co
A reader is urged to stop the hacking cough and visit a druggist to obtain Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from the Twenty Tried Prescriptions of Modern Pharmacal Co sold by H N Hollander.
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Modern Pharmacal Co
H. N. Hollander
Wrecking Plot Probed At Herman Hill By Detectives
Detectives Healy and Dineen investigate causes of an attempted wreck at Hleroy hill last Saturday. A kneeling Polack held at the police station says he had nothing to do with the job. Illinois Central officials fear repeat attempts at the same spot as they seek the responsible party. Engineer Frisbie notes the locomotive’s speed and scattered ties prevented a serious disaster.
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Healy
Dineen
Hleroy Hill
Illinois Central
Frisbie
Funston sues railroad for nine thousand dollars
J H Funston, formerly of this city now of Hampton Iowa, sues GC B and Q Railroad for $9,000 claiming permanent injuries from a Galena Junction accident two years ago. He alleges a severe jolt while in an emigrant car and seeks redress at the May circuit term. Represented by Jones and Kerr. Also notes a special Jo Daviess Board meeting March 20 to appoint a County Superintendent of Schools following a death, and reports a small East Dubuque fire at Dr John Lewis residence. Mengimer seeks Republican county treasurer nomination at coming primary.
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Galena Junction
J. H. Funston
Hampton
GC. B. & Q. Railroad Company
Jones & Kerr
Funston
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Galena
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
J. W. Wilcox
J.C. Witttans
Jo Daviess Co. Tl
East Dubuque
John Lewis
Mengimer
Menzimer
Warren Sentinel
River Ice Reports Hint at Coming Warm Season
The Galena river rises from Mississippi back-water as warm weather continues. Ice supply nationwide is tight with large crews cutting ice near Lake Pepin and south of St Paul. A 10 acre batch arrived for D A Taylor, indicating good quality ice. Shops along the river prepare launches and repairs as locks emerge from winter, signaling an early open season for boats.
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Galena
Mississippi
Lake Peppin
St Paul
D. A. Taylor
Madison
Dubuque
Six Hundred Moros Killed in Manila Battle
Manila March 9. In a clash between combined military and naval forces near Jhle six hundred Moros were killed. Fifteen Americans died, including one officer and four privates. Thirty-two sailors were killed. The Moro force was wiped out ending the battle.
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Manila
Jhle
Burglary Heiress Sparks Gun Sales Boom
A gunsmith reads of a burglar captured by an armed heiress and predicts a sales surge for revolvers and protection gear. He notes that public fear and news coverage drive homeowners to buy weapons, claiming burglars serve as the best salesmen for revolvers.
Intellect Not Bequeathed Paul Meurice Guardian of Hugo Heiress
Paul Meurice who died recently in Paris was Victor Hugo's executor and Adela Hugo's guardian. Adela, now 75, frail but wealthy, lives near Paris with two nurses and writes plays she imagines will be produced. She attends Paris theaters and bows as if her works are on stage. Conteworth's Dry Goods offers silk bargains and fashionable outfits at unusually low prices.
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Paul Meurice
Paris
Victor Hugo
Adela Hugo
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Lancaster Company
J. McDonald
Will
City
Key City
Wifey
Lena Junction
D. B. Henderson
Mlinois Central
Burlington Railway
Conteworth’s
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