New Mining Finds Across Iowa County and Nearby Farms
A run of lead ore has been found on the William Lincox farm at Glen Follow, four miles east of town, with a shaft sunk and water scarce yet promising. Fred Avery reports a strong strike at the Hudson land near town, with two shafts in place and plans for modern machinery. In Iowa County near Dodgeville, over a hundred mining leases cover 10,400 acres, as eight drilling outfits work nearby. A Prairie du Chien stock company plans to mine near Corner Hill on 65 acres, with capital set at 10 000 dollars. Randall Farm Mining Company formed at Dubuque to operate on golf grounds with drills soon. Other notes report black jack on Paul Jacquin’s farm and a dry bone found at August Grube’s shaft in Guilford township.
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William Lincox
Glen Follow
Hudson Land
Fred Avery
Russell
Iowa County
Dodgeville
Wis
County Recorders Office
Lafayette County
Benton
Council Hill
Prairie du Chien
Cornei Hill
Company Farm
Dubuque
Dubuque Golf
Randall Farm Mining Company
Horse Breaks Its Leg During Farm Wagon Incident
Farmer Fred Berger while leading a valuable horse behind his wagon yesterday had the animal’s foot caught in a wheel, causing a leg fracture. The horse’s value is high and efforts will be made to save its life.
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Fred Berger
Lumber Demand Soars Amid Winter Woes and Tariff Talk
A St. Louis lumber salesman notes a thriving market despite harsh winter conditions that troubled forest areas. He predicts a strong year for retailers and wholesalers, with increasing building activity, higher profits, and hope the Canadian pine tariff will soon be lifted as mills run at full capacity across North, West and South. A Wisconsin man, Wm. Coonrad, 47, hanged himself in his barn. no motive given, wife survives, no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. T. Trainor
Lumber, Company of
Wm. Coonrad
Big Patch
Wis
Frank
Will Schigley
Officers Capture Thomas Brew After Struggle at Blanchardville
Sheriff Schmitt Constable Pengelly and a driver went to Blanchardville to serve foreclosure papers on Thomas Brew. Brew resisted, injuring officers with blows while two daughters aided him with a shotgun. After a chase and three gunshots, Brew was cuffed and jailed, with bond set at 500 signed by his brothers. A lost gray terrier is offered a reward by Miss Snyder.
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Has Tassel
Schmitt
Harry Pengelly
Blanchardyville
Thomas Brew
Moscow
Blanchardville
Will Smith
Brew
Mr. Smith
Sheriff Schmitt
Pengelly
Mr. Brew
Hocking
Michael
Arthur Brew
Battle Reported Fought on the Island of Samar
Telegram from Samar reports a battle between the constabulary and Pulajanes fanatics. Governor Geo Curry is missing. The U S battleship Wisconsin sailed at midnight to join the American fleet at Shanghai harbor.
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Manila
Island
Samar
Pulajanes
Geo Curry
U. S
Wisconsin
Shanghai
End of the Duck Season Brings Scarcity Across Wetlands
Cold weather and frequent storms ruin spring duck hunting as birds move south after northward arrivals. Streams freeze, feeding grounds vanish, and ducks vanish from local areas this summer. The season closes April 15 leaving hunters a brief window for a last chance at a record kill.
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Alaska
Defective stove pipe triggers false fire alarm on Commerce Street
A broken stove pipe in an old shed on Commerce street released smoke that mistook the shed for a blaze. Firefighters responded and found no fire, returning to headquarters. The alarm was the third in two weeks, sparking talk the spate may be ending. Mr and Mrs Charles Meyers traveled to Dubuque for the weekend.
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Commerce Street
Fifty Years of Married Life for General and Mrs John C Smith
This afternoon at their residence 65 Sibley street Chicago they host a large informal reception for their golden wedding anniversary. John Carson Smith born February 13 1832 in Philadelphia and Charlotte Gallaher wed March 24 1856 at 522 S High in this city. They have three sons six grandchildren and were active in Illinois politics and Freemasonry.
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Sibley Street
Chicago
John Carson Smith
John C. Smith
Charlotte Gallaher
S. High Street
Frank A. Read
Frank A. Read, Then Pastor of the “Beach Street M. E
74Th Regiment of
Illinois Volunteers
Illinois
Chickamauga
Lincoln
Eight year old drives off with horse and buggy
An eight year old boy named Chrisler drove away a horse and buggy from in front of the Weik home in Lancaster township. He said a man gave him a nickel to drive to East Freeport and he planned to meet the man there. J. B. Currier recovered the vehicle on Mechanic street.
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Freeport
East Freeport
Taylor’s Park
J. B. Currier
Chicago
Rose Weik
Freeport Bulletin
Children Start Fire On Hill Near Jackson Street
Several boys played with matches today igniting the Hill near Jackson street East Side. A strong wind spread the flames for minutes before volunteers fought the blaze and extinguished it. No major damage reported though potential risk noted. Z Brunner of Pittsburg arrived and shows mining district interest.
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Jackson Street
R. A. Brarron
Rumor Claims Hubbard Furniture Plant Near Ready
Rumor circulated today that the Hubbard furniture factory will start operations next week. It is said money considerations have been settled and the plant will open at an early date.
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Hubbard Furniture
Freak Calf Born in Guilford Township Attracts Attention
Farmer Has Freak Calf Born Friday the smallest seen by local farmers stands 23 inches high 80 inches long and weighs only a few pounds Miss Louise Schueifer of Chicago visits Miss Elinor Moser in town.
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Christopher Cording
Guilford Township
Louise Schueifer
Chicago
Elinor Moser
East Galena Mine Discovers Lead Ore Deposit Nearby
Michael Cavey, a local quarryman on Bougus Street East Side, uncovered a large lead ore deposit in a bluff crevice. He mined over 100 pounds with more ore visible, and the find is considered potentially valuable. The area has multiple prospectors and the Pinnacle Mining company reporting good ore and specimens on display at Gerlich's barber shop.
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Michael Cavey
Bougus Street
Cavey
Pinnacle Mining Company
Gerlich
Pleasantly Surprised Miss Dora Fiedler Hosts Surprise Party
About twenty five friends gathered at Miss Dora Fiedler’s home for a surprise party last evening. She welcomed the guests and entertained them with games and an oyster supper before Miss Fiedler left today for Hanover.
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Dora Fiedler
Farmer Injures Eye in Roadside Wagon Accident
Rice township farmer J.T. Turner was riding in a light wagon when he dropped the lines. While stooping to pick them up, the whip end pierced his eye, causing a painful injury. Doctors believe sight will be saved.
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J.T. Turner
Rice Township
Portrait vs Daub The Fortnightly Club Meet
Portrait versus daub discussed with price comparisons. A Fortnightly Club meeting will be at Miss Mary Burghs home on Monday evening March 26.
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Mary Burgh
Ill With Appendicitis Threatens Life of Virtue Child
A young son of Alexander Virtue is seriously ill with appendicitis and may require an operation to save his life. The report notes mining rubs in stock or made to order at Lemper's cooperage factory.
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Alexander Virtue
Lemper
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Paul Jacquin
Four Corners
Woodbine Township
August Grube
Miner
Roosevelt
Ben Conlon
Cuba City
Island OF
Charles Meyers
Johnson
General Smith
Miners Lodge
Daviess
Eli S. Parker Conneil
Milwaukee
Smith
Supreme Council
England
Lord Euston
The
Temple
Lodge
Grand Lodge
Mrs.Smith
Baltimore
Robert John
Samuel
Ruth
Gibson's
Z. Brunner
Pittsburg
EAST
Galena
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