Local notes and visits fill Galena week
James White of Shullsburg and Mrs Wynne Avery move and visit. Dr Everett buys a stallion Seymour Jr. several residents travel to Guilford, Hazel Green, Chisago and Casville. DeSoto House roof repainting, smallpox cases in Waterloo, a new pest house, and social events including a Shakespeare presentation at Turner hall. Mayor Scheerer names Joseph M. Nack to fill school board vacancy. horse injured near East Galena. alderman candidate in Fifth ward. Isman comments on business rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheerer
Joseph M. Nack
David Sheean
Nack
Tornado at Omaha Triggers Fatal Factory Collapse
A heavy wind storm near Omaha caused a brick three story Dubuque casket company factory to collapse. Three people were killed and six seriously injured as the roof lifted and walls fell. A rain and hail storm followed, washing away stacks and damaging small buildings in the northwest area. No damage in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Dubuque Casket Company
James McFadden Dies At Apple River Farm
James McFadden born 1826 in Kandleston Ireland died at his Apple River home. Early Daviess County settler married 1852 to Catharine Stephenson of New York City. Survived by six children four daughters and five sons. Funeral April 30 officiated by Rev James Lowery at West Ella cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFadden
Apple River
Ho Daviess County
Kandleston
County Antrum
Ireland
New York City
Catharine Alice Stephenson
Charles Thompson
Margaret Thomas
Samuel Charlton
Gus Duerstein
William S
James T
Presbyterian Church
James Lowery
West Ella
Freeport Breweries Refuse Contracts Sparking Worker Walkout
Freeport amid brewery labor strife as owners of Baier Ohlendorf Franz Brothers and Schmid refuse to sign contracts with Brewery Workers' union. Workers out, talks with Trades and Labor council yielded no agreement. carpenters place breweries on unfair list as firms hire new staff to replace striking workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Breweries
Brewery Workers’ Union
Trades and Labor Council
Carpenters’ Union
Baier &Ohlendorf
Franz Brothers
Schmid
Freeport Bulletin
River News Boat Passage And Property for Sale Notice
River news lists boats passing the draw since last report including Up Wanderer Phil Shekels and Ben Hershey with down river vessels J W Van Sant Lydia Van Sant. Stage of Water five feet and falling. For sale or rent two buildings and lots known as Armbruster and Ross furniture factory apply to Ross 5 330.
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River News
Up—Wanderer
Phil Shekels
Ben Hershey
J. W. van Sant
Lydia van Sant
Armbruster & Ross Furniture Factory
Ross
Y M C A Institute Session Yields Benefit to Galena Group
The Y M C A Institute in Galena Wednesday boosted the local association with an afternoon program outlining new work lines and future plans. Evening sessions drew a large crowd including a stirring address by State Secretary A M Brunner on Burning Questions and talks by E M Thomasson and I E Brown. Also noted is the obituary of farmer Wm Laird of Apple River, who died April 27 after months of illness. he served in the Civil War and is survived by his wife, eight children, two brothers, and a mother aged 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C.,a. Institute
Galena
the Tribune
A. M. Brunner
City and Railroad Dept
Association
E. M. Thomasson
Andi. E. Brown
Wm. Laird
Apple River
Vermillion Co. Illand
Council Hill
Emma Leathlane
Illinois
Stockton Wedding Unites Annie Upmann and Valentine Steffan
Annie M. Upmann and Valentine M. Steffan wed at Stockton with Father Wolfgarten officiating on Wednesday evening. A lavish reception followed at the bride’s home, drawing many friends from the area and the groom’s home near Seales Mound. The event, described as elaborate with generous hospitality, was staged to ensure a joyful celebration.
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Stockton
Annie M. Upmann
Valentine M. Steffan
Wolfgarten
Seales Mound
Warning to drive at a walk over Spring St bridge
Public notice from Mayor Charles Scheerer warns motorists to keep speeds at a walk while passing the Spring street bridge under penalty of law.
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Spring St. Bridge
Galena Officials Call Witnesses in Tyrrell Conservatorship Case
Sheriff Whit of Galena summoned witnesses to appear Thursday in Galena as part of Herman Tyrrell’s bid to remove his conservator. Galena insurer agent G H Rottler was in town Saturday promoting New York Life. John Rowe Sr. from Galena visited his son north of town. Local birthdays marked Nicholas Peschang 66 and Benjamin Eadie, both noting Grant’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Whitmore
Galena
Herman Tyrrell
G. H. Rottler
New York Life
John Rowe
John
Hanover
Nicholas Peschang
Benjamin Eadie
Grant
Conservator Removal Sought in Stockton Case
Herman Tyrell of Stockton seeks removal of his conservator in a Illinois case to restore his reasons and regain custody of his property. The suit names the state and involves witnesses from Stockton, with a five juror panel and arguments expected to continue.
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Herman Tyrell
Stockton
W.T. Hodson
State of
Illinois
Tyrell
W. Montgomery
John Gray
Wm. Hurst
Gene Estey
C. W. Allen
Henry Wallace
Northwestern Illinois High School League Opens Meet at Freeport
The first meet of the Northwestern Illinois High School League will be held in Freeport on June 19 with strong turnout expected from Rockford Savanna Mt. Carroll Galena and nearby communities. KE N Graff of Rockford presides as president and L A Pulcider serves as secretary. An afternoon athletic program and evening declamatory contests are planned. Sixteen events include sprints hurdles distance runs field events and relays. Medals will reward top individuals and a banner will honor the best school showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Illinois High School League
Freeport
Rockford
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Galena
KE. N. Graff
L. A. Pulcider
Lead Mine Cigar Ad And Othello At Turner Hall
A batch of notices shows theatrical promotion for Othello with Wm Owen as Iago at Turner Hall Friday and Monday events. Advertisements push Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Queen of Iowa Flour while local sales offer hats and a 15¢ supper at Hillside Camp R.N.A. plus a coroner meeting in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Owen
Turner Hall
R.N.A
Caille
Queen of Iowa
Wm. Owen
Iago
Mr. Owens
Vandals Loot Tulips From Beil Lawn In City
A vandal group stole and destroyed many blooming plants on the lawn of K P Beil during Wednesday evening. Beil seeks to identify and compel repair for the damage amid concerns of property mischief in the neighborhood. Mrs Dower of Elizabeth was present in the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calderwood and Son
City
Waukegan
Calderwood
Bench Street
K.P. Beil
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H&s
James White
Shullsbury
Glasgow
Long Hollow
DeSoto House
Dr. Everett
Seymour Jr
W. A. Gundry
Wm. Spensley
Hazel Green
Culbertson Stevens
Kansas
Mrs. I.P. Stevens
Park Ave
Dr. Tyrell
Waterloo
Edward Kane
Casville, Wis
J. H. Everatt
Chisago
Frank Soladay
Soladay
Mamie
Josie Yunker
Hess
Peosta
Annie Bobalt
Wm. Lehman
Dubuque
Emma Koemple
Williams
Walter McGranahan
Darlington
Wis
Standard Cigar Co
Owen
J.W. McConnell
Camilla Raynolds
Shakespeare
W.A. Scotchbrook
The
Stockton News
Tribune
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger’s
Main St
James Powers
Everett
Thomas Mc Philips
Fifth Ward
Aruimeess Uipner
Felix Isman
Philadelphia
Y. M. OC. A. Institute
William Laird
Charles Scheerer
Aimee
Mary Ellen Killough
McGreaham
Miss Aimee
Frank Treganza
James Treganza
Frank
Paar
Harry B —— Brickler
Sesonen
Tribuneg
Hollander’s
Coroners of
Decatur
Wollister
Siinger
Warren
I. C
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Cross
Siniger
Oklahoma
Louisa Wolenitz
Spring Street
A. Krebs
Greenwood
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Ilinois
Dixon
Amboy
Erie
Putton
Lena
Oregon
Rochelle Savanna
Sterling
Rock Falls
Stillman Valley
Kempter’s Book Store
Hurst
Nottingham
Barry Sros
VRE Lpry
Mr. Beil
Elizabeth
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