Republican primary candidate notices in Jo Daviess County
A set of candidate declarations for Jo Daviess County Illinois offices including county clerk county judge county treasurer and other local posts. The statements urge Republican primary participation on April 28 1906 and list several names William Rippen William Stephenson John R Gilson Edward Menzimer with the offices sought and primary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Daviess County
Illinois
Amawil
William Stephenson
John R. Gilson
Lir
Edward Menzimer
Rewey Mining Camp Visit Describes Local Prospects
The report surveys mining near Livingston and Rewey Wisconsin noting Sunrise and Sunset mines, Ebenezer near the county line, and the Famous two miles west of Livingston. It discusses ownership, capital stock, and developing ore bodies with a focus on where supplies and ore shipments indicate mining camp affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Rewey
Livingston
Ebenezer
Treasury
G. J. Biddick
W.F. Alton
F. W. Stevens
J.F. Riddick
G. J. Riddick
W. C. Livingston
Rand
New Jersey Lead and Zine Co
Mining booms near Livingston spark multiple ventures
Ore shows in five drill holes at the Famous and Dolphin mines near Livingston. Plattsville and Madison interests organize the Bickford Coker district strikes, with several companies listing shares up to $250. Prospecting expands across multiple sites including Eureka and California claims as local capitalists push mining expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Rundell
Livingston
F. W. Stevens
Dolphin
Platteville
Mound City
Wm. E. Lewis
E. B. Smith
Miller Mining Co
Gopher Mine
Bickford
Chicago
Madison
Linden
Glanville
Eureka
Cobb Livingston
Dick Allen
Lancaster
Hunter Eastman
Hunter Bros & Lee Eastman
J. W. Nicholas
Iverson
A. R. Biddick
Working Brothers Land
John C. Spooner
Arthur
Harnish
Bourrett
Iowa
Bayley
Happe
New California
Lancaster Talent California
Fort Sumpter
Close Corporation
Orton
Booth
Livingston Promises prosperity as mining gains pace
The article notes rising organization and investment interest around Livingston with wealthy farming families, a famed local race track era, and stellar social events in Iowa County. It highlights substantial mining prospects and a quiet, steady push to organize, predicting Livingston’s prominent role once ore production schedules are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Wisconsin
Iowa County
Waters mine plans large ore wash and expansion near Galena
Wm Waters, owner of the Waters mine near Blum's brewery, says he will wash a large amount of ore and ship 18 to 20 cars in coming months. The mine has produced about 2,000 tons over four years, with current output limited by a small crew and seasonal shifts between mining and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Waters
Waters
Galena
Blum
Wisconsin
Potosi Mining Visitors Inspect Local Prospects
Palmer of Grant Mining and Lumber Co Milwaukee with R A Bratton secretary Wheeland and Aaron Meade of Chicago, directors, toured Potosi mines. They were impressed with the district and expect rapid development as prospecting continues and good ore is found daily. Also a mule sale notice announced by H Vanderdrink Route 4 Galena.
Hazel Green Rumor Debunked Death of Miner William Alexander
The Hazel Green community reacts to libellous reports about miner William Alexander known as Rickety Bill. An inquest confirms death from natural causes due to intoxication and hemorrhage, disproving claims of scalding or murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Green
William Alexander
Ecoroner
Wm. Alexander
J. Pierce
W. HH. Jeffrey
Ernest Stadel
A. W. Liddle
P. Trewartha
John Oates
Josiah Thomas
Haigh, Green
Alexander
Marshal Hanley
Fever Spreads as Mine Fever Hits Darlington
The article notes a broadening mining fever with new companies forming across remote lead fields. In Darlington heavy deposits of lead and zinc were found near an eighty acre farm west of town, selling at about one hundred dollars per acre. Old workings yielded ore chunks weighing over fifty pounds, signaling profitable prospects for miners and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuilsbury Pick and Gad
Darlington
Mine Directors Meet at DeSoto House
Directors of King Bee mining company held a stockholders meeting at the DeSoto House parlors last Saturday. The mine is said to be producing rich ore and a strike recently made is described as richer than any before. Land leased from Hazel Green mining company, believed rich in lead and zinc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota
California
King Bee Mining Company
DeSoto House
Rural Roads Hamper Mail Carriers and Farmers
Very poor country roads with deep mud slow down carriers on rural routes. Farmers flock to town on Saturdays, while frost thaw delays travel. Officials consider adding more rural carriers to serve the area in coming months.
Tragic Desertion Shocks Rice Township Family
Local residents in Galena express surprise and regret over a wife who deserted her husband, a well regarded Rice township family man. The couple have several children, the oldest about fifteen, and the husband requests names be kept from print to protect the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Rice Township
Man Sues Railroad for 5000 Over 2 Year Old Injury
J H Funston of Hampton Indiana formerly of this city sues the C B and Q Railroad in the circuit court for 5000 claiming permanent injuries from a Galena Junction accident two years ago. He alleges the emigrant car was jolted during engine switching at the junction and was knocked down. He seeks damages and is represented by Jones and Kerr. The case may come up at the May term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Junction
J. H. Funston
Hampton
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
Jones & Kerr
Funston
Iowa
Galena Cigar Box Factory Installs New Nailing Machine
The Galena cigar box works reports a recent installation of a new nailing and drawing machine and notes steady growth. About ten workers are employed, with most boxes made for local use and a rapidly expanding outside business as the factory ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Cigar Box Factory
Galena
Editor A. A. Strauch in Chadwick Discusses Smallpox
A. A. Strauch, editor of the Chadwick Clarion, is in the city for the Yates gathering and spoke about the smallpox situation in Chadwick while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Strauch
The
Chadwick
Republican Caucus in West Galena Seeks Township Nominees
The Republican voters of West Galena will meet at the Court House on Friday evening March 16 to nominate candidates for township offices. By Order of the Committee.
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West Galena
Properties for sale and travel deals in local column
Frazer house on Hickory near Franklin offers six rooms two large lots and cistern Call D B Blewett or office Also travel tickets to multiple states at half fare plus 2 Apply to F R Mosier Chicago For sale Rice town farm five miles from Galena South Homestead 170 acres plus timber and pasture 40 acres timber lot mineral ore potential Inquiries at the farm W J Gray
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Frazer House
Hickory Street
Franklin
D. B. Blewett
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
F. R. Mosier
Adams St
Chicago
Rice
Galena South
W. J. Gray
For Rent Store Building At Green And Commerce Corner
For rent a store building at the corner of Green and Commerce streets. The property includes saloon fixtures available for sale or rent. It is described as a good business corner. Applications to William M McKernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M McKernan
Administratrix Notice of Estate James Rowe 1906
Regina Pearson administratrix of the estate of James Rowe deceased in Jo Daviess County Illinois will appear at the County Court Galena for the May term on the first Monday in May to adjust claims and require all debts paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowe
Or Rowe
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
A. D
Regina Pearson
Elise Henning
State of
Anna K. Henning
Johanna Habich
Executrix Notices Clemens Timpe Estate in Jo Daviess
Katuarina Timpe executrix announces she will appear before the Jo Daviess County Court at Galena during the May term to probate the last will and testament of Clemens Timpe deceased. Dated February 22, 1906.
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Galena Tribune
the Tribune Publishing Co
D. A. CaLuaHan
Galena, I
General Assembly
Republican Party
William W. Krape
J. C. Williams
William Rippin
J. WH. Lewis
Livingston Mines
Stevens
Thomas
Randell
H. Biddick
H. H. Biddick
New Jersey Lead & Zinc Co
Lincoln
Chamley No
Chamley No. 2
Spenseley
McIlhon
Harrison Milford
la Follette
Washburn
Grant Mining Co
H. Vanderdrink
Wif
William
Grant County
Henry Henkel
John Deghow
R. Trentzsch Ki
M. Lowry
C.S. Moore
Mt. Carroll
Strauch
Board of Health
Pany
King Bee
Travel
Has
Redrose
Republican
People’s Column
Clemens Timpe
Katuarina Timpe
Executrix
Ropert L. Nxunert
Illinois Central R. R
Northwest
Illinois Central Ticket Office
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Billings, Mont
Spokane
Wash
Huntington
Ore
Portland
Oregon
Ashland
Tacoma
Seattle
T. L. McDermott
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