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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
2
Editor D A Cannanan announces annual subscription cost of 1.50 dollars and notes the mailing method through the Galena Illinois post office as second class matter.
A batch of 1906 notices announces candidates for Illinois state and Jo Daviess County offices. J C Williams seeks county clerk and state assembly, William Stephenson would be county treasurer, John R Gilson runs for county judge, and Edward Menzimer for county court, all subject to April 28 Republican primaries.
Readers recall Richard Yates as a fearless critic of officeholders using power for self protection. The Tribune notes its impartial coverage of Yates while recounting April 1904 GOP nomination battles and instances of patronage in Galena and Hanover.
In the Raisbeck mine near Fairplay, a blast ruptured an east wall water intake filling a large chimney with water. Pumps operate continuously to prevent flooding as miners fear heavier equipment is needed to continue operations. The mine yields thousands of pounds of lead daily and may harbor a larger ore-filled cave eastward. Separately, East Dubuque forms a new drilling firm to explore John Kuhl property in Menominee township with plans to sink holes next week.
At Beetown on the Elmer Blackburn property Cassville district reports a rich disseminated ore strike reaching 132 feet with 40 to 60 percent ore after expert inspection. The find, in the center of a once famed mineral tract, prompts further drilling toward a second clay bed and extensive tests by Cardiff Potosi and Puston Point companies amid improving district prospects.
Webster contracts and plant installation proceed in parallel with a superintendent coordinating lead work. Drilling starts soon on Uncle Billy property at Durin Diggings. Cornish Point pros on John Wolf and Louis Polander lands to run continuously. Horse Shoe Co at work despite heavy water delays. Developments grow to unprecedented scale, fueling resident and outsider confidence that progress is underway.
The Ten Strike mine near here is nearly completed with operations to start soon. The boiler is on the ground and will be installed next week, with a Freeport firm contracted to install part of the machinery.
The Misses Ross hosted sixty Christian Endeavorers from First Presbyterian for a St Patrick social with green bunting shamrock and a musical program. Epworth League members met at Mason Spensley’s home for a St Patrick evening with backward clothes games and recitations by Miss Mary Eustice.
An informal Friday gathering of the library board reviewed proposed sites for the new library. Architect Claude of Milwaukee attended with several board members. He was hired by the library directors, not sent by the Carnegie people. No new developments since a city council resolution was signed and sent to Carnegie. A Carnegie architect may visit soon to advise on site selection. Contention over the best site is likely when a final choice is made.
Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Friday afternoon from the Summit street home for the late Mrs G Weber. Rev Martin Pilz led the ceremonies with all children except Jacob present in Oklahoma. Interment followed at Greenwood with pallbearers H Zimmer man W Heiden H Heinicke Geo Biesmann C Pilz and CU Trautwein.
The Twentieth Century Literary club will meet with Miss Bertha Grimm on Thursday evening March 22 to discuss Birds instead of the previously announced Tuesday gathering.
William Bartell of Millbrig bought a fine driving team from A. L. Hathaway of Guilford for 225 dollars. Bartell is also making extensive improvements on his Guilford farm.
Scarcity of unskilled and skilled labor across the country will worsen as the season progresses. In the local area, mines will employ hundreds and farms will need help though pay has risen to 25 to 30 dollars per month with board. Railroads, notably the Great Western between Galena Junction and Stockton, expect large crews for new double tracking, with daily wages 2 dollars and weekly board costs.
President Stuyvesant Fish of the Illinois Central faces a challenge by E H Harriman. Supporters praise Fish for employee stock ownership pension plans and long service retirement, while fearing a Harriman victory would trigger a sweeping administrative overhaul. J T Harahan favors practical experience over formal training for railroad work.
Tax Collector McKernan warns church trustees that although new law ends church property assessments after this year the 1905 taxes remain due. Only three of eight or nine churches have paid, with March 21 as the deadline before books close and penalties apply. Unpaid taxes after March 21 go to the county treasurer with interest.
Hon Thomas Maguire a veteran East Dubuque merchant and former county supervisor visited Galena on business. He recalled Elizabeth childhood summers, early Galena days, and the westward march of settlers. Maguire and his brother built a leading East Dubuque retail grocery business before the Civil War and he later served as mayor.
The Grant Birthday Association faces difficulty securing a day speaker as many prominent figures cannot attend. Commodore Porter and several others regret their inability to visit, and Congress is in session delaying potential speakers. Secretary Taft has been asked but has not replied, while preparations for the celebration continue and expect strong turnout from Chicago and foreign visitors.
Benton Advocate reports James McCann, a Meleere mine worker, spilled burning polishing liquid on his clothes while in the company office. Companions doused him in a nearby pool of muddy water to extinguish the flames, leaving his hands burned but he is recovering.
Republicans failed to nominate in West Galena caucus while Democrats selected a full slate for town offices including Supervisor Thomas Berry, Assessor M. McManus, Town Clerk W. Hansing, Tax Collector Wm. McKernan, and Road Commissioner A. McCafferty. East Galena caucuses yielded separate Democrat and Republican tickets with varying candidates and a list of delegates to the Warren county convention.
Architect Drack failed to attend a board of education meeting delaying finalization of the new high school. Construction nears completion and the building will open in September with grounds cleanup and a town clock installation still pending May deadline.
Mayor Scheerer asked Attorney General W H Stead for guidance on whether accepting the Carnegie library gift could bind the city to higher taxes. Local lawyers said a two mill tax limit would cover maintenance, a view the mayor and an alderman disputed until the attorney general supported the local interpretation.
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