Demand for Drills Drives Up Price in Illinois Wisconsin Districts
Drill demand surges across Illinois and Wisconsin as machines and operators become scarce. Three drills from Joplin were dispatched for local land work, with rock and clay drilling priced at $1 per foot, up from 65 to 70 cents. Mine prospects at Potosi spark activity, Grant Mining reports high ore yields at 45 feet, pumping needs and future machinery bring expectations of large ore removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lehner
Black and Willis
Joplin
Illinois
Wisconsin
K. Bratton
Grant Mining Company
Potosi
Bracton
Aged meat packer John H Strobel dies in Dubuque
John Henry Strobel died at his residence 465 Clay street at 6 PM Sunday. A Dubuque native since 1846, born in Bavaria in 1825, he spent 59 years in the packing business in Dubuque, starting as an employee before founding his own operation at Fifth and Clay, later moving to 465 Clay. His 59-year tenure in the same line and 50 years in the same building are regarded as a state record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Strobel
Clay Street
Rumor Claims Platteville Director Hid Funds
A false report circulated that a Platteville wine company director fled with about 25000 dollars. An afternoon investigation found no verification. A Platteville attorney said the officer was seen in town last night and denied the accusation. the rumor began in Dubuque via the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Dubuque
the Times
Spring Millinery Styles Highlight Tailor Made Gowns
French sailor hats tilt forward over the forehead with tiny brims and a manly crown. Colors blend sea green royal purple shell pink and sky blue braided straw with bold bands. Chiffon ribbons and abundant flowers promise festive decoration as milliners forecast a popular season.
Elizabeth minister candidate Rev C L Logan for congress
Prohibitionists at Dixon Friday nominated Rev C L Logan of Elizabeth for congress. Logan, a Methodist minister, has held pastorates in Mt Carroll, Sterling, Chicago and Bishop California. E D Herbert named to congressional committee.
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Dixon
C. L. Logan
Elizabeth
Congress
McKenzie
Logan Warm
Atkinson
Wisconsin
Illinois
Rock River
Mt. Carroll
Sterling
Chicago
Marsailes
Inyo Academy
Bishop
Cal
Carson
New
E. D. Herbert
Congressional Committee
Woman a successful farmer near Clinton noted for dairy output
Miss Sarah Benedict, owner of a 100 acre farm near Clinton, runs a modern operation with dairy, cattle and pigs. In ten years she sold 232 1 2 tons of milk for 3641.62 and raised cattle for 1647 and pigs for 285 totaling 5573.03. She manages all business, rents land, and is praised as an up to date farmer and skilled housekeeper. Miss Benedict's family home includes substantial buildings and a well kept lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Benedict
Clinton
Janesville
Miss Benedict
Rock County
Rock County Banner
Benedict
Death of Retired Farmer John Ehrler Near Bowden's Bridge
John Ehrler, 50, longtime resident and former Elizabeth area farmer, died suddenly at his brother Michael’s home near Bowden's bridge after a noon meal. Survived by his wife, sister Mrs. John Tobin, and brothers Frank, William, and Michael. Funeral Thursday at 9 from East Galena home to St Matthew's Lutheran, burial Greenwood.
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John Ehrler
Michael
Bowden’s Bridge
Mr. Ehrler
Bowden's Bridge
Ehrler
Elizabeth
John Tobin
Guilford
Frank
Scales Mound
William
Warren
East Galena
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Greenwood
Stamps for Jamestown Exposition Announced by Post Office
Postmaster General Cortelyou announced stamps for the Jamestown exposition of 1907 after bypassing a Portland Oregon bid. The two denominations one and two cents likely reflect promoter agreement and aim to boost the event. The period edition follows four earlier commemorative sets including the Chicago Columbian issue linked to Columbus discovery in 1492. collectors prize such issues highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Cortelyou
Chicago
Hia
Buffalo
Western Hemisphere
Tornado devastates Brooklyn Miss. many die and injures feared
Special to the Tribune reports a violent tornado sweeping Brookly n Mississippi overnight destroying the town. About sixty killed and several hundred injured. Property loss estimated at five hundred thousand dollars as surrounding areas are laid waste. Exact figures remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
New Orleans
Brooklyn
Miss
Agreement Reached at Algeciras Moroccan Conference
London March 20 the conference at Algeciras over the Moroccan affair has reached an agreement satisfactory to all powers an authentic report current here confirms the settlement ends dispute and aligns major nations on the issue on Moroccan policy and control
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
London
Algeciaras
Diphtheria Outbreak Quarantines Local Supervisor Home
Diphtheria has broken out in Me nominee township with six to seven cases reported and no deaths. The home of Supervisor Kieffer is under quarantine, several of his children ill, and exposure already occurred. A rigid quarantine is in place with hopes to stamp out the outbreak and prevent further cases.
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Menominee
Kieffer
Woman chosen in Jo Daviess county school post
Miss Myrtle Renwick of Warren elected county superintendent of schools to fill the vacancy after J W Wilcox death. At 29 she becomes the first woman to hold the office in this country. Five candidates approached the final ballot, Renwick winning on the eighth vote by a margin of five. Renwick, daughter of R B Renwick, has taught in Warren and other counties and will resign from a Clarenda Iowa teaching post to assume duties immediately.
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Jo Daviess County Board of Supervisors
Myrtle Renwick
Warren
J. W. Wilcox
Renwick
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Court House
J. Hart
R. F. Evang
H. P. Caverly
Roscoe Spensley
R. F. Evans
Miss Renwick
Mr. Spensley
R. B. Renwick
Warren School
Board of Education
Clarendia
Lead and zinc ore prices rise in district market
The Joplin district reports zinc ore at up to 49 per ton and lead as high as 79 per ton, with 78.50 for high grade ore in Webb City and Carterville. Shipments remained heavy, lifting district value to over three million dollars for the week ending March 17, 1906, with lead $12 higher than a year ago. Competition ran strong between Pitcher Lead Company and St Louis Smelting. The week’s shipments by landowners and first leases in various camps are listed.
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Joplin
Webb City
Carterville
Pitcher Lead Company
St. Louis
Spring goods lure buyers at Coatsworth’s Dry Goods
A busy scene in Chicago markets notes cattle receipts at 45000 and steady prices while buyers flock to Coatsworth’s Dry Goods store for a superior spring line at low prices. Taxpayers are reminded that March 31 is the last day to pay West Galena taxes, with delinquent lists to follow. Hoskin mine directors meet at Buncombe and indicate a planned management change pending details.
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Coatsworth
West Galena
Hoskin
Buncombe
Hero Formerly Lived Here in Harbor Rescue Tale
Will Cunningham narrowly escaped death after breaking through harbor ice at midnight. Crawford McGregor, a houseboat resident, heard his calls and rescued him as the ice yielded beneath him. Cunningham fought ten minutes in twenty foot deep water before being pulled to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Galena
Will
Crawford McGregor
Nestro
McGregor
NEW PRESS BUREAU FOR IOWA FORMULATED BY TELEPHONE GROUP
The Iowa Independent Telephone association planned a state press bureau to gather and distribute Iowa news via its clearing house in Des Moines. The effort, led by K H Martin, includes larger independent lines and aims to serve evening papers first and mornings later. A mining company and church decorating work are also noted in the same issue.
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Iowa Independent Telephone Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
Independent Telephone Clearing House
Lawa Evening Press Association
K. H. Martin
Webster City
Martin Telephone Company
C. H. Smith
New State Telephone Company
Sioux City
H. _A. Kinne
Woodbine Telephone Company
Woodbine
EB. Fagland
Mount Pleasant Telephone Company
Geo. T. Hewes
Des Moines Clearing House
Dubuque
Inspection Held As Illinois Guard Probes New Armory Plan
General Scott head of the Illinois National Guard led a last night inspection of Co. M with Capt. Macnab of the 27th Infantry and Adjutant General Thor W. Scott. The visit aimed to assess rental funding for a proposed armory, with strong public support noted and the unit praised as among the best in the Sixth Regiment.
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Co. M
Macnab
27Th U. S. Infantry
Ft. Sherridan
Thor. W. Scott
Ilinois National
Scott
General Scott
Adjutant General
Jefferson Davis
O. M
Menominee Caucus Nominates Local Ticket At Rock School
Democratic nomination at Rock School Me nomine Just Friday produced a ticket for Supervisor J E Bennett, Highways A Van Derwiel, Treasurer H G Wubben, Town Clerk Clem Wabben, Justice Ben Schonoff, Constable Frank Soat. Vanderah improves from illness as diphtheria quarantines continue. Forty Hours Devotion draws large crowd with visiting priests. Rose Manneman visits friends in town.
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Rock School House
Menominee
J. E. Bennett
A. van Derwiel
H. G. Wubben
Clem Wabben
Ben Schonoff
Frank Soat
B. Vanderah
John Kieffer
Rose Manneman
Our Town
Ovitz Aims For Major Leagues At Illinois Camp
Ernie Ovitz of Mineral Point, attending the University of Illinois, is a candidate for the pitching staff of the University team. Chicago’s National League club trains there and will soon start practice games with Illinois. Carl Lundgren, a Chicago pitcher, coaches Illinois and predicts Ovitz will force big league hitters to work. Ovitz is seen as a promising player likely to reach the majors someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Ovitz
Mineral Point
University of Illinois
Carl Lundgren
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago Itecord-Herald
Ovitz
Suile
Siniger & Siniger
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Per Koot
John H. Strobel
Prohibitionists
Cora Tatrell
Mrs. N. Dor
West Union
Posi
H. A. Guffey
Missouri
Prosewan
Neck City
Coneee
Cave Springs
Baxter Springs
Ill
Wm. McKernan
Hero
NEW Press Bureau
Independent Telephone Company
Dobm Kuhl
Menominee Township
Henry Lee
Frank Hubacher
Antone Kuhl
Wilbur Yarg
Mr. Kuhl
Peters
First Presbyterian Church
Company M
Ilinois
Young Mineral Point
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