Road Commission Ledger Shows 1905 06 Expenses
Detailed itemized list records receipts and expenditures of the Rice Town Highway Commission from May 1905 to March 1906. It names workers like Crawford Sanderson H. A. White Jno Beadle and Bernard Klaise plus contractors, materials, shoveling snow and painting bridges, ending with a balance of 322.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popp & Desmond
Geo. Daters
H.A. White
Crawford Sanderson
Sheean & Sheean
Bernard Klaise
Knoeber & Co
Black- Bsus
Eek
A. Eee
Laor
Chas. Frank
Road Ia
Wm. Heller
F. ‘Kuntz
Bod Opasset East Theeseee
OVGT
WAS
Aug
Geiger
la- Wot Wien Ak
W. E. Mougin
National Drill Co
Jno
Wene
Aes Boyd
David Virtue
Grad
Wm. Gugler
Geo. Hornby
W. EB. Mougin
Paul Gerlich
J. J. Oe
D. E. Funston
Hugh Young
Lyden
McCormg
Mike McCollabor
Snow
Jas. Sanderson
Wm. Sanderson
Manute
Interest
R. B. White
Road la
Iteaats
Bernard Kipp
Guy Baldwin
Lumber
Henry Dar
H. A. White
Caissalen
Geo. Turner
J. G. Bender
Geo. Martin
la- MF
Max Pettigout
Dave Virtue
Aiteh Sistese
Henry Dankbar
Sas
Frank Dankbar
Desire Pettigout
Ed Stafford
C. BE. Gray
Jas. Cary
Jno. Beadle
Jas. Shannon
Jas. Gammon
Dave Robin
Wm. Conle
Fred Shoentp
J. Gray
Jas. Campbell
H. Knoeber
Emial Ulrich
Rob't Stafford
Commissioners of Highways
Town of
Rice
Death of Thomas Scott Veteran horseman at Vinegar Hill
Thomas Scott aged 65 died after a lingering illness at his brother's Vinegar Hill home. A lifelong resident and horse trainer, he spent his final years in mining and is survived by two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held at his Scott home and he was buried in Grant Hill cemetery near Council Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Scott
Beyond
Mr. Scott
Vinegar Hill Township
James Scott
Vinegar Hill
Scott
Charles
Elmer
Alice
Elizabeth
R. Bowden
Joseph Allison
Ernest Hint
Secretary Barner Resigns at Galena Fair Selects Dr Blish as Successor
Deputy County Clerk William Barner resigns as secretary of the Galena Fair Association. Dr George C Blish will assume the role, bringing long service and familiarity with the work. Barner is elected vice president and will assist as treasurer and former secretary. A building committee including Hodson Venable Mann and Owens is appointed to study new structures for the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Fair
Dr. Blish
William Barner
The
Fair Association
George C. Blish
Barner
Barfier
Messrs
W. T. Hodson
W. Venable
George E. Mann
F. B.owens
Freeport baseball dominates Wausau in 13 to 0 win
Freeport routed Wausau 13 to 0 in a Wisconsin State League game Friday. The report notes former Freeport players with Wausau and LaCrosse new arrivals, plus Hodson’s strong pitching showing and Ed Reid’s timely hitting. Steve Reagan returned to center field for Dubuque, bolstering the local lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wausau
Malven
Householder
Karnell
Strawbridge
Morrison
Steve Reagan
Dubuque
Reagan
Copeland
Heavy Frost Leaves Ridge County Farmers Unharmed
A severe frost struck Saturday night with ice forming on ponds and windows yet farmers report minimal damage. They note fruit trees are uninjured and forecast uncertain beliefs about frost timing affecting crops.
Opening Day Preparations Highlight Galena Home Opener
Pete Coover arrives to boost Galena in the May 15 opening against the Dubuque Eagles. Cold weather delays practice as manager O Day readies the squad after a week of workouts. The town plans a festive opening with band, parade, and mayoral ball toss to celebrate the season.
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O’day
Leadmine City
Galena
Dubuque Eagles
Spauldings
Chicago
Biddy Madden
Eagles
O'Day
Quinn
Peoria
Coover
Decatur
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Archie Parish
Parish
Sheriff Whitmore Captures Car Thief Near Hazel Green
Sheriff Whitmore pursued and caught a car thief after a pursuit to the river and a barn on the opposite bank. The man stole eighteen cow hides worth 87 dollars from Frank Heil of Cuba and was held for a Cuba County hearing after transfer to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore
Cuba City
Hazel Green
A. W. Thode
Mr.Thode
E. Kuhn
Kuhn
Sheriff Whitmore
Cuba
Mr. Whitmore
How Vinegar Tastes and Rockford Council Clash
Deputy Food Commissioner Charles Kjellquist returns from Galena after inspecting vinegar stock while Rockford aldermen roam the Lead Mine city seeking the clock time. The city council and Kjellquist cross paths as he tests cellars and cobwebs in search of market insight and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Charles Kjellquist
Galena
Kjeliquist
State Highway Commission to Cooperate With Post Office
The Illinois State Highway Commission and the Post Office Department will jointly gather road condition data. Postmasters will report on rural free delivery routes, aided by a list of over 2,800 carriers, to map road quality across two thirds of the state. This broad canvass aims to inform practical improvements cost effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission Postoffice Department
State Highway Commission
Post Office Department
A. N. Johnson
Illinois
Local celebrity boxed by stranger on Commerce Street
A well known local figure tried to show a stranger a thing or two about fistcuffs on Commerce Street Monday morning. The stranger proved a tartar and pleased the crowd with his handling of the man about town as an officer approached.
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Commerce Street
Prominent farmer injured by disc harrow at Winslow
W. W. Etzler, supervisor of Winslow township and a leading local farmer, was injured in a field when his foot was caught beneath a disc harrow knife. He reached home for medical treatment as doctors warned of possible blood poisoning and amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
W. W. Etzler
Winslow Township
Freeport Standard
Funeral of Thos Scott at Grant Hill Cemetery
The mortal remains of the late Thos Scott were interred at Grant Hill cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Dr Crissman officiated at the funeral, in which a large attendance showed the esteem and respect in which the deceased was held by his friends. The pallbearers were James Hudson Otto Morris L Schaber Geo LePert J Murray of Elizabeth and J Leekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Scott
Grant Hill Cemetery
Dr. Crissman
James Hudson
Otto Morris
L. Schaber
Geo, LePert
J. Murray
Elizabeth
J.J. Leekly
Former Citizen Robert J. Rawlins Dies in Oregon
Robert J. Rawlins, born in Guilford sixty nine years ago, died April 24 in Estacada Oregon. A former Jo Daviess county resident, he came west during the 1849 gold rush and never returned home. He was brother to the late Gen. John A. Rawlins and uncle to Charles Rawlins of this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Rawlins
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Estacada
Ore
Jo Daviess County
Mr. Rawlins
Guilford
John.a. Rawlins
Charles Rawlins
The Hero's Little Day
A poem about a hero who enjoys fame briefly as banners fly and bands play then fades from memory, leaving only the lasting burden on others who bear his name. The piece reflects on transient glory and lasting family consequences, with attribution to B. Kiser.
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B. Kiser
Burial of Andrew Bonadurer in Despondency Tragedy
The funeral for Andrew Bonadurer held at 9:30 this morning from his brother Martin Bonadurer's home. Rev. Martin Pilz officiated and interment followed at Greenwood. Pallbearers were H. Zimmerman Geo. Whippo Chas. Geiger Chas. Trautwein John Feeley and A. W. Thode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bonadurer
Lfe
Martin Bonadurer
Martin Pilz
Greenwood
H. Zimmerman
Geo. Whippo
Chas. Geiger
Chas. Trautwein
John Feeley
A. W. Thode
Mining Lands and Leases in Galena District Listings
A sales and lease advertisement lists No. 51 to No. 94 mining lands around Galena Wisconsin, detailing farm sizes from 5 to 212 acres, mineral and jack lead shows, ranges with Black Jack and Russell, rail access, and prices from $50 to $8000 per acre, plus leases and multiple properties with existing structures and improvements.
Mining lands offered for sale or lease in Illinois Wisconsin
There is spring water and the house and barn are in good condition. The tract is well suited for mining with old mine sites. Price is $100 per acre with cash rent of $3.00 per acre. Prices subject to change or withdrawal without notice. R. A. Bratton, Galena, Illinois. Mining companies located and supervised by Bratton.
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Bone
Jack
Galena
Black Jack
City of
Galéna
Russell Ranges
Vinegar Hill Township
Daviess County
Vinegar Hill
Rice Township
Vernon County
Wisconsin
Council Hill
Winois
New Diggings Township
California and
Elizabeth
Brock
Elizabeth Township
Ill
Railrod
Tive
Illinois
R. A. Bratton
Local Drug Ads Tout Tonics and Cough Remedies
Advertisements promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from Modern Pharmacal Co, sold by Siniger & Siniger and H N Hollander. Also pitches land for sale in New Diggings township and touts Anti Pain Tablet No 1 for women's aches, with various tonics and remedies offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmacal Co
Siniger & Siniger
Hollister
H. N. Hollander
Rocky Mountain
New Diggings Township
K. Tribune
California Wines Advance After Earthquake Losses
The California Wine Association reports wine and brandy prices rose 12 to 15 cents per gallon due to cellar destruction in San Francisco from the recent earthquake. Whisky prices also up one cent per gallon across all grades effective today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California. Wines Association
San Francisco
OE Sits as Leap Year Event Opens
A fragmented notice describes an event labeled as OE Sits with a leap year theme. Readable parts point to a local gathering or exhibition with unclear dates and participants.
Also Mentioned on This Page
County of
Jo Daviess
State of
Paty
Baseball Notes
Dada Cahill
George’ Klock
Freeport Bulletin
Hodson
Ed Reid
Freeporters
Pete Coover
Pete
City News
Braef
DeSoto House
Turner Hall
Hugh Callahan
Kelly
Seminary Hill
Galena House
Main Street
Coateworth
Joseph Gladden
Siniger's
Coatsworth
James Desmond
West
J. C. O'Neill
Frank Desmond
Coatsworth's
Barry Bros
McManus
Union of Carpenters
St. Joseph's Hall
Oda
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