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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
2
The people of Galena contributed 1122 95 to aid destitute San Franciscans as city committees in five wards filed final reports. Funds will be sent to San Francisco authorities promptly.
The Brookings wedding drew over 500 guests as Miss Elsie Chappell became bride of James W. Wilson son of Hon. James D. Wilson of Washington. The ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal church featured lavish decorations, a reception, and plans for a European tour after a Minneapolis stop. Distinguished guests included Hon. James D. Wilson and Hon. Wm. Vincent.
The Union Pacific Tea Company opened a branch store Thursday morning in the Wallace building at 152 Main Street Ga rena. The well furnished shop offers a large stock of teas coffee spices and related goods with prizes on purchases and expects strong local patronage.
Alfred B. Claussen and Miss Clara L. Pierce wed in a post Easter Dubuque ceremony. Rev. Hugh D. Atchison officiated at St. Luke's Methodist with a ring service. The couple, both well known locally, will reside at 1150 Main Street after May 17.
The market Friday shows a shortage of fresh fish as fishermen face a ban on seining and selling until June. State law ends the fishing season on April 16, while local interpretations bar sales before June, though home use with hook and line may be allowed. Express agents have been instructed not to accept fresh fish from local fishermen, causing continued scarcity.
The article notes widespread plowing as ground dries, oats sown where possible, and harrowing done to cover seed. Some fields still hold water while others are ready, making oats late but feasible if weather stays favorable. Pastures benefit from recent rains and grass is starting well. wheat growth is robust in some areas.
Several Galena residents who rode out the San Francisco calamity arrived home Friday. Among them were Mrs. T. B. Hughlett Miss Anna Hughlett and J. Hughlett. They recount the disaster with gratitude and reluctance to dwell on the worst moments.
An advance agent for the National Amusement and Carnival Company visited the city Wednesday to discuss a June carnival. He said attractions could come if local groups promote it, noting previous shows drew well and were of clean character. Some fear June is early, but the Jo Daviess fair runs in fall, making June seem preferable to a nonappearance.
The city reports it is debt free at fiscal year end with no bills outstanding. Mayor Scheerer will submit a year end report noting the absence of indebtedness and substantial public improvements, including Main street paving costing about 8000 dollars, despite damage suits totaling 1400 dollars. The city council plans a two session meeting next Thursday to qualify new members and convene a regular session later.
In Freeport Illinois on April 27 Edna Staas a girl not yet 18 attempted death by hanging in her jail cell by tying a blanket strip to the door. A nearby prisoner and jail staff intervened as she cried and threatened self harm.
Crowded Thursday program by six member Carolinian Jubilee singers under Company M raises money for a new Armory. Militia members report strong community support and progress on site purchase and preliminary work, with the entertainment praised as among the best in months.
Platteville Wisconsin will gain city delivery of mail starting in July. Postmaster Webster received official notice from Washington that three deliveries will occur in the business portion of the city during the day.
Commander Tanner of the Grand Army of the Republic issues the annual address to posts guiding Memorial Day exercises on May 30. He calls for patriotic services, school involvement, and flowers to honor fallen federal soldiers, noting the nation’s unity and the flag’s enduring symbolism.
Thomas Cornish writes of the 1870 San Francisco quake and fire, detailing collapsed buildings, thousands dead, repeated fires, broken water mains, use of dynamite by soldiers to fend the blaze, crowded shelters, and ongoing relief efforts as trains bring aid. He recalls the horror, notes his family safe, and mentions seeking relatives while the city lies in ruins.
The Galena clock tower bell rang after 7 a m on Friday morning during a test by workers. The clock currently does not run and will be installed with secondary clocks to ensure accurate time once ready.
The Chicago Lyceum Bureau notifies managers that Father Vaughan will arrive in the city over the Great Western at 1 30 p m on May 4 to lecture as the final number of the course. He is among the nation s most noted speakers and his appearance is a premier attraction for the bureau.
Mrs. James Campbell and Family extend sincere thanks to Wildey Lodge I C O F and friends for help during bereavement after the death of husband and father James Campbell.
Abe N Wertheimer of Lignoier Ind representing N Wertheimer Sons visited Thursday to purchase a car load of very fine wool shipped to eastern mills. The spring wool crop isn t yet cut and sheep shearing will begin mid May and finish by early June.
Burglar or burglars entered through the Burton building by cutting a window and springing a lock. They traveled across roofs via a sky light to reach Cloran’s store and gained entry through a roof window. No trace of suspects or identifying clues has been found.
Baltimore marks eighty seven years since the first lodge formed in 1879. The Manchester Union lineage traces to England and Odd Fellowship has grown to the nation’s strongest fraternal order with statewide and local anniversary events featuring music addresses and exercises in cities and parks.
Work to fill a long slough at Smallpox creek south of town has begun with a large force. The fill spans 73 feet and will take several weeks to finish. Contractor Wm Lundell, who visited the city to buy supplies, said the project is the largest Burlington has undertaken locally in some time.
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