Interurban Railway Hope Hinges on Galena Mines
A visiting party of eastern investors and railroad experts examines the Galena and Platteville district to decide whether to build an interurban railway. A key report by Wheel er will determine if Illinois and Wisconsin mines are permanent and profitable. Promoters expect power and mine efficiency benefits, with a possible extension to mines and a spur line increasing regional activity.
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Galena and Platteville
Wheeler
St. Louis
Galena
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Board of Education Meets Tonight
The board holds its regular monthly session this evening with routine agenda items. A brief portion may cover the near completion of the new school, but overall business is expected to be ordinary and of limited public interest.
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Board of Education
Notice to Taxpayers Urges Quick Tax Payment Action
Owing to early return of collector books, all those who have not paid their taxes for this year are urged to call and do so as soon as possible. Wm. McKernan Collector West Galena.
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Wm. McKernan
West Galena
Republican Caucus in West Galena to Nominate Town Officers
Republican voters in West Galena meet at the Court House on Friday evening March 16 to nominate candidates for township offices. By Order of the Committee. Also promoting Coatsworth’s Spring Garment showing featuring ten major tailor made lines. All invited to view.
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West Galena
Coatsworth
March Weather Sees Record Cold and Light Snow
The past two days brought unusually severe March weather with Monday the coldest day in four years and temperatures only a few degrees above zero. A light snowstorm covered a wide area while roads improved as the earth thaws.
Hanover to Host Road Incorporation by Local Men
Hanover residents form Road Incorporated, planning a four mile link from Hanover station on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad to a point on the Chicago Great Western at North Hanover in Jo Daviess County. Capital stock is 50000 dollars. Incorporators and first directors are Benj Eadie Wm Speer Gee Jefferson John Eadie and Albert White, all of Hanover. The effort follows years of seeking a branch line and reflects community action to secure railway facilities.
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Hanover
Burlington and Great Western
Chicago Burlington and Quincy
Hanover Station
Chicago Great Western
North Hanover
Jo Daviess Co
Benj, Eadie
Speer
Gee, Jefferson
John Eadie
Albert White
Burlington
The
Great Western
Foolish Thirty Incorporates to Mine in Wisconsin
The Foolish Thirty met Friday to form the Monroe Lead and Zinc Mining Co under Wisconsin law. They will issue 40 000 shares at 25 cents and resume prospecting on leased land north of the city, with plans to drill another hole and test the Gardner mine shaft water issues.
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Wisconsin
Monroe Lead and Zinc Mining Co
Buehl
Hauser
Gardner
Wilbur
Jack
Monroe Journal
Want More Paying Work Done Last Summer Is Very Satisfactory
City council may consider continuing street paving after last summer's success. Paved blocks on Main and Diagonal streets reduce mud and dirt, with brick paving praised for heavy loads. If acted, property owners must build cement sidewalks, curbing, and connect sewers. Main street praised as model, brick streets expected to wear well for years.
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Galena
Main Street
Diagonal Street
Court House
Tricks of Politicians Misread by City Official
A Chicago Chronicle anecdote describes a former city official who repeatedly delays a mayoral order. The official pretends compliance, then reveals he thought orders were just ceremonial. The tale ends with the mayor stressing urgency and the official feigning obedience.
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Offeial
Chicago Chronicle
Galena Busy Day Abounds With Social and Commercial Happenings
Cassville visitor Mr Bueht and Elizabeth native Mr Ben Chapman in town. Grand ball at Turner Hall. Coatsworths dry goods Saturday specials. Miss Jessie Melville heads to Portland. Corner Store at Feehan hall March 17. Miss Cora Fablinger shopping in Galena. Lemper coopers sells mining tubs. Jimgey Flannagan to perform. Edith Stephens visiting. Standard Oil man Mr Stephenson in city. Mrs Alfred Edwards returns from Dubuque. Mrs J W Bridge visiting in East Galena. Miss Schule interviewing Galena merchants. John Anger moves to Hogan home. F H Ives oversees Mt Carroll bridge project. O C Kraeckhmer Music Co bargains. Mrs Segar returns from Scales Mound. John Hudson returns from Waterloo. Hl A Guiffy to Pittsburg. Herman Bloom visiting Galena. John Bertsch improving at Dewey Ave. Miss Anna Mohr visiting. Mr and Mrs A R Murphy from Davenport guests. beautiful silks at Coatsworths. Rev Schlung returns home. George Hammer and Bernhart Hammer in Galena. Eli Wheeler at Feehan hall March 17. Jasper White to entertain at Feehan hall. Samuel White visiting from Boone. Cabinet Grand Upright Piano sale by O C Krasner Music Co. Wanted young ladies to clerk. Corner Store tickets at Sinigers. Edward Glasgow transacts business. roads in poor condition.
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Ben Chapman
Elizabeth
Turner Hall
Jena
Coatsworth
Jessie Melville
Portland
Oregon
Feehan Hall
Cora Fablinger
Blanding
Galena
Mail order debate at local store over trade impact
A Standard Oil and National Biscuit representative met in a grocery to discuss mail order impact. The cracker firm official noted merchants in small towns resist buying goods when mail order houses, like Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck, sell to customers. He argued patrons fund mail orders and gain nothing, urging local grocers to require customers to pay upfront and avoid on time terms to compete.
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Standard Oil Company
National Biscuit Company
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck & Co
Cracker Trust
Iit
Unpleasant Surprises at the National Trotting Meet
P. P. Johnston voices concern over trotting fakes seen by associates and reports of bleached mares to lure big odds. A train anecdote from Wise county West Virginia underscores caution about unseen frauds in racing.
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P. P. Johnston
National Trotting Association
New York
T. &. Dempsey
A Mark of Degeneracy
The passage notes Mitchell and Gaouss comment on a youth named Young McScedey who squandered his inherited fortune and was arrested for stealing a dollar. The Smart Set tone contrasts degenerate youth with a father’s presumed wealth.
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Mitchell
McScedey
Unique brick work on modern Normandy chateau shines
In Normandy France a modern chateau displays brickwork laid in elaborate patterns. The brie of the structure creates an effect akin to intricate embroidery and showcases skilled masonry in a historic setting.
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Normandy
France
Lead Ore at Raisbeck mine in Fairplay Wisconsin
Five paragraphs describe 150000 pounds of lead ore stored at the Raisbeck mine dump in Fairplay Wisconsin. Poor country roads hinder wagon transport to Hazel Green. Developers foresee a dividend of 10 percent or more as mining expands. A returning party reports roads in the Wisconsin district as worst imaginable.
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Raisbeck
Fairplay
Wis
Hazel Green
Wisconsin
Savanna Library Report Draws Inter Ocean Critique
An Illinois Savanna library monthly report shows 1 104 home loans with only three philosophy volumes eight useful arts and no religion titles. The Inter Ocean frames this as disappointing given Savanna’s county and rail access, urging more balanced reading.
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Savanna
Carroll County
Mississippi
Illinois
Iowa
Public Library
Peoria
Bloomington
Galesburg
Springfield
Lincoln
Quincey
Joliet
Aurora
Chicago
Masquerade Ball to Be Held at Turner Hall
Neptune Hose Company No 2 invites the public to a masquerade ball on Easter Monday at Turner Hall. Eighteen cash prizes include four $2 awards for best and most comic costumes for both gents and ladies, plus ten gallery prizes of $1 each. Galena Harp Orchestra will provide music, Arcade Restaurant will serve supper.
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St. Patricks
St. Patrick’s
Turner Hall
Galena Concert and
Company M Armory Fund
McNab
U. S. Infantry
Port Sheridan
Neptune Hose
Eight Is Bitter Election Reelects Foley Mayor in East Dubuque
East Dubuque voters return James Foley as mayor defeating N P Mouton on the taxpayers ticket. Citizens ticket back by city officers loses all elected posts including mayor, while taxpayers sweep aldermen and key city roles. New officers include Foley mayor Duffy marshal Coyle treasurer Lavery clerk Schilling and aldermen Cass Adellman Martin and Schauer.
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East Dubuque
James Foley
N. P. Mouton
Taxpayers
Citizens
Thos. Duffy
Ed. Coyle
Phil Lavery
F. J. Schilling
John Cass
Frank Adellman
Nicholas Martin
Sam Schauer
St Patrick Social by Epworth League at Mr Spensley’s
Epworth League of the Methodist church hosts a St Patrick social Friday evening at Mr Mason Spensley’s Hill Street home. Tax collectors have begun returning books with expectations of good collections this year. books not all in until about March 25.
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Christian Endeavor Society of
The
First Presbyterian Church
St. Patrick
Misses Ross
Bealch Street
Epworth League
Epworth League of the
Methodist Church
Mason Spensley
Hill Street
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Republican
Monroe
Tribune Chicago
Harrison
Jmiager
Mr. Bueht of
Cassville
Barry Bros. Lace Curtain
Lemper
John Schultz Jr
Guilford
Jimgey Flannagan
Edith Stephans
Scales Mound
Mrs. G. Everett
Coatsworth’s
Mr. Stephenson
Standard Oil
Freeport
Alfred Edwards
J. W. Bridge
Snyder
East
August Schule
John Anger
Hogan
Ridge Street
F. H. Ives
Mt. Carroll
O. C. Kraechmer Music Co
W. F. Segar
John Hudson
Waterloo
Hl. A. Guiffy
Pittsburg
Herman Bloom
Hastings
Neb
Seales Mound
John Bertsch
Dewey Avenue
Anna Mohr
John Mohr
A. R. Murphy
Davenport
City
McDermott
Park Avenue
Rev Schlung
Pearl City
Hertell
George Hammer
Bernhart Hammer
Gaena
Eli Wheeler
Jasper White
Samuel White
Rodden
Boone, Ta
C. Krarumer Music Co
C. Krasner Music Co
A. KR
Galena, I
Siniger’s Drug Store
Edward Glasgow
Big Trust
Bennington
Enos Adams
Oliver Ayres
James B. Meacheam
Ayres
Fairplay Mine
Inter Ocean
Chicago Inter Ocean
Ill
Savanna Weekly Times
Commonwealth
Marshal Ware
Harry Howard
Hos- Hine Ata
Hos- Hine Ata Capital Corps
Rock
Rock Island
Galena Dance and Concert Orchestra
D. C. Kraabhmer Music Ca
A. W. Glessner
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