10 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
1
The Standard's offer lists an ad writing rate of ten dollars and fifty cents for ladies and three hundred standards for the Standard Cigar Factory maker. Edw. K. Blewett, owner, Galena, Illinois.
A historic note describes a simple barley water drink using two ounces of jersey washed in four pints of water in a jug with the rind of a quarter Simon. Add two quarts of hot water, cool, strain, and drink when cold.
The Galena Gazette letter from a taxpayer praises the arc light in the council chamber and questions the value of $6578.79 spent on streets and bridges in eleven months. The street commissioner mansages construction with limited council oversight, arguing residents elect him and bear ultimate responsibility.
George Tenney a former Freeport shoe factory worker was arrested in St Louis and returned to Freeport to face a charge of abandoning his wife when she was critically ill. A hearing is set for Saturday in Justice Marvin's court.
Special dispatch reports Tokio updates: Mukden occupied at 10 am with Russians panicking and thousands of prisoners captured along with large stores and guns. Also Fushun taken by Japanese detachment nocturnally March 9 and attacking on the North Fushun heights. Grand Chief Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers revoked the Interborough Engineers charter in New York.
Next Sunday evening a special musical programme will be presented with Miss Whalen presiding at the organ. Selections include Fantasie in C Major by Wm D Strong, Andante Grazioso by JTares Tricker, and Gazette Antique by Smith. A solo by Miss Maxener and Rey will be performed, and Dr Crissman will speak on The Bible Idea of Woman.
A string of visitors and locals arrive and move through Galena today. Notables include H H Hulburt from St Paul W E Morse Baraboo and J F Miller Chicago guests at the DeSoto hotel. Others travel to Warren Freeport and Benton on various business and family visits.
Freeport base ball club manager Malvyen posts the trial roster reporting April 20. Signed players include C Karnell E Connors R Farwell R Shears F La Velle E Scott and N P Malvyen. infielders Mathews Miller Holmes Flynn Wilson McLaughlin. outfielders Sampson Manthey Meade Hare. Expected per game cost is about 100. Wisconsin League membership favors a strong season within salary limits.
For Saturday produce includes fresh lettuce celery parsnips turnips onions and bananas. Cider and a variety of fruits offered with oranges 50c a peck. Smoked halibut whitefish yarmouth bloater codfish spiced mackerel dates and vigs listed.
The usual Lenton services are set for 7:30 PM at St Michaels church. Residents report visits and travels including Mrs Jonas at Winona to care for a sick relative, and Mr Bratton exploring mine prospects in the region. Obits include Miss Susan Felt and Mr Wm Daviess. A series of local business notes cover shops, renovations, and property deals in Galena.
George Budden announces candidacy for City Marshal of Galena subject to the Democratic city convention. William McKernan seeks reelection as Collector of West Galena Township.
Arthur Thompson died at 8 this morning at his Hazel Green home after paralysis. A native of Yorkshire England, he came to the U S in 1849 and lived in Hazel Green until death. He was married twice, second wife Hannah Doxey. survived by nine children in Wisconsin South Dakota Washington and Minnesota, one brother Edward Thompson of this city.
Iceland yields the bulk of the world supply of elderdown with an annual sale around 7000 pounds. Most of it is shipped to Copenhagen where prices range from 2.4 to 2.5 dollars a pound.
Isaac Ritter born September 21 1819 in Union County Pennsylvania died at his home on North High Street Galena this morning at nine o clock after general debility. He married Rebecca Whitaker in 1850 and leaves a widow five children Mary Witter Mrs Richard Mannell and William Ritter of Galena Mrs Edward McClee of Los Angeles California and Charles Ritter of Yuma Arizona. Funeral arrangements not yet definite.
A special car arrived in Galena yesterday afternoon carrying Chicago and Northwestern Railway officials on an inspection tour of this division. The group included Br. A. Cowan, B. H. Brown, AF. Reiner, A. A. Huffman, PF. A. DeSantelle, J. W. Layden and Ti. El. Morrill.
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