Local Notes and Travels From Galena and Surrounding Areas
George Currier works as day clerk at Grant Hotel. Mrs. Adam Kerr visits in Dubuque Thursday. Alma Hobein of Neth Clinton visits Schneider residence on Bench 51. Charles W. Singlehurst returns from Elgin creamery business trip. G. O. Ekeberg, A. Daniels, Chas. Olnder of Rockford and F. S. Avery from town visit Fox River Valley mine. J. S. Helmeis installs new computing scales at his grocery. Arthur M. Otman of Peoria, Eminent Sir Knight, visits city and attends banquet after inspecting Galena Commandery No 40.5. Dr. J. W. Constte of Dubuane addresses Y M C A and is elected to Iowa State Dental Society executive council for three years. Casper Lehner of Galena visits on Sunday. his brother Will and party reach Saskatchewan, Canada in eight days. Bellvue Leader.
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G. O. Ekeberg
A. Daniels
Chas. Olnder
Rockford
J.W. Conztte
Dubuane
Galena
Y.M.C.A
Iowa State Dental Society
Casper Lehner
Will
Saskatchewan
Canada
Bell
Militia Mobilization Triggered Over Chicago Strike
Co M Jalean Militia warns members to be ready for orders at the armory as Chicago teamsters strike threatens riot spread. Capt Geiger calls for early mobilization and state militia readiness for possible emergency call.
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Chicago
Offices to Rent in Horton Block Ga lena Estate Sale
Desirable offices in the Horton Block with moderate terms. Inquiries to I. M. Spensley. Also 6 room house and barn with outbuildings, orchard, 24 lots on Skot tower Ga lena Henry Parker homestead, to settle estate. Inquiries to Simon Singer or J. UO Boevers. Wanted high class furniture refinishing by expert. pianos a specialty. orders to TRIBUNE.
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I. M. Spensley
Skot Tower
Galena
Henry Parker
Simon Singer
J. UO
Boevers
the Tribune
Millionaire farmer in South Dakota lives frugally
A South Dakota farmer worth about 1.6 million dollars is praised for simple tastes and strict frugality. He built wealth by earning on farms and paying debts, living in a plain house with red barns and haystacks. His philanthropy includes a few deeds and a lodge gift as the town honors a man whose happiness is contentment and character.
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South Dakota
United States
War Satu and Purifying Streams Reported Patiently
War Satu mentions excellen timothy hay at Cloran farm on the Turnpike with inquiries at Cloran's Grocery Store. An Italian scientist explains lake and river waters self purify, bacteria dragged to the bottom by sediment, flowing rivers cleanse, sunlight destroys bacteria to three feet, so shallow rapidly moving streams yield the purest water.
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Cloran
Fragrance draws shoppers to new season scents
Spring perfume trend showcases latest blends from manufacturers as stores display a wide range of new extracts alongside old favorites. U N Hollander Drugist at the Yellow Corner invites customers to browse and enjoy the aroma.
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U.N. Hollander
Yellow Corner
Last Sleep Ends Mrs Schunder Life of 78 in City
Mrs Schunder widow of John Schunder passed peacefully at home in School Section early Friday after a long illness from dropsy and age. A German native who lived here fifty years, she and husband of fifty four years shared a golden wedding four years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Edward Paar Mrs Chris Bauer of Galena Joseph Sehunder Hartsville Mass John Sehunder Savanna Mrs Joseph Dusheek and Mrs Fred Steirman Dubuque. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church Saturday at nine with high mass. Burial in St Marys German Catholic cemetery.
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Schunder
John Schunder
Sehunder
Edward Paar
Chris Bauer
Galena
Joseph Sehunder
Hartsville
Mass
John Sehunder
Savanna
Joseph Dusheek
Fred Steirman
Dubuque
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s
Novelty Shower Honors Miss Agnes Kelly on Main Street
A surprise novelty shower for bride-to-be Miss Agnes Kelly, hosted by forty friends from the Tuesday Evening Club and St. Michael's Church Choir on her lawn and inside her home. The party featured carnation rain, a May flower downpour, gifts including a bread box and yeast foam, a fortune cake with a ring, and well wishes for a future Freeport home.
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Agnes Kelly
Main Street
St. Michael’s Church
Miss Kelly
Alberta Desmond
Freeport
Country Club
District Given Over to Lawyers
Chancery Lane in London is described as occupied by lawyers and their tradesmen during the long vacation with little street traffic observed, reflecting a temporary lull in business and activity.
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Chancery Lane
London
Kolb Pitz Nuptials at Centralia Catholic Church
Peter Pitz and Annie Kolb wed in a 10 o'clock morning ceremony officiated by Father Tierney. The bride wore white satin with roses, attended by her sister, reception at the bride's mother's home, and a wedding breakfast with Father Tierney at the head table. About 300 friends attended from Vernon township and nearby Galena, praising the couple.
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Peter Pitz
Annie Kolb
Centralia
Father Tierney
Miss Kolb
John George, Jr
Vernon Township
Galena
Koempel Lehman Nuptials Quiet Ceremony in Sumner Street Home
Miss Emma Koempel and Mr Will Lehman of Dubuque were married Thursday evening at the Koempel home on Sumner Street with Rev John Vande Erve officiating. Best man Julius Koempel and sister Henrietta attended. A wedding supper followed and the couple will live in Dubuque where Lehman is an engineer at the Excelsior Factory, after a brief visit in Galena.
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Emma Koempel
Will Lehman
Dubuque
J. C. Koempel
Sumner St
John Vande Erve
Henrietta
Julius Koempel
Lehman
Tyrrel conservator case in county court continues
The Tyrrel conservator case was resumed Friday in county court with witness examinations and the jury, after dinner, had not reached a verdict by 3 PM. Herman Tyrrel of Stockton seeks removal of the conservator over him for four years to marry and manage about six hundred dollars of his own property. The jury still unsolved at four o clock.
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Tyrrel Conservator
Herman Tyrrel
Stockton
Tyrrell
Election Notice for Galena Alderman Ward Five
Notice dated May 5 1905 from John J Thode city clerk announces a May 29 election at the Galena Court House to elect one alderman whose term ends April 30 1906 The precinct opens at 7 AM and closes at 5 PM in Galena JoD County Illinois.
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Court House
Galena
Jonaviess
Illinois
John J. Thode
News of the City items mingle in broad jumble
A chaotic mix of notices and ads mentions a theatrical event at Turner Hall, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, Fortnightly social cues, a funeral at Hazel Green, real estate for sale, a bid for alderman, and a Euchre party at the Country Club plus various local arrivals and street chatter.
Potato prices plunge in Wisconsin farmers discard crop
Report from Baraboo area says potato prices have fallen to 12 cents a bushel as farmers refuse to haul them. Thousands of bushels may spoil with many dugouts used for winter storage now unused. Last year’s bumper crop followed by a cold storage corner rumor set prices tumbling from 50 cents in fall to bedrock in big centers. Many potatoes will be fed to stock or left to rot unless prices rebound. Also notes on steamboat inspection rules and a Port of Galena customs official.
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Wisconsin
Baraboo
Barboo
Can't Move Logs Due to Drought Delays Minnesota Timber
Lack of rain in northern Minnesota halts river driving as snowmelt fails to swell streams. No logging is started while millions of feet of logs await rain and higher water to float downstream to sawmills.
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Minnesota
Monster locomotive hauls 75 car coal train to St Paul
A new heavy freight engine on the Burlington passed Galena Junction Wednesday morning pulling a 75 car coal and steel train bound for St Paul Minnesota. Two firemen fed the monster with coal as crews widen and elevate the Prairie du Chien to La Crosse track with a large work gang already at the site.
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Burlington
Galena Junction
St. Paul
Minn
Burlington Road
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Wis
Hats Sale in Galena by Barry Brothers
Barry Brothers announces a Saturday May 6 sale of men and boy felt hats starting 9 AM. Hats priced 50 cent, 1.00, and 2.00 are cut to 25 cents, 50 cents, and 25 cents respectively with sale ending at 9 PM. An unprecedented bargain for Galena shoppers.
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Galena
Barry Brothers
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George Currier
Grant Hotel
Adam Kerr
Alma Hobein
Neth Clinton, Ia
Schneider
Bench 51
Charles W. Singlehurst
Elgin
Arthur M. Otman
Peoria
Galena Commandery No
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Kolb
Pitz
Koempel
Cyrrell
Ize
SSS
Harry Brickler
Tribune
Wm Owen
Turner Hall
Iowa
Hillside
R.N.A
Caille
J. A. Beil
Benedict
Mamie Childs
Hollister
Sinnger’s
Frank Treganza
Hazel Green
Tresidder
Hazel Green Cemetery
St. Masssy
Cross
Creston
New York
Gilbert
Main St
Armbruster & Ross Furniture Factory
Ross
W. I. Hirst
Callahan
Hirst
Wm. Owen
City
Jonneau
Hanover
David Robinson
Rice
Hurst
Paty
M. Kempter
Department of Commerce and Labor
Steamboat Inspection Service
Board of Supervising Inspectors
Wm. Vincent
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