Will Locate Here ASSETS VALUED AT $214000 PROPOSITION FOR BUSINESS MEN
An industrial agent proposes locating a Chicago area factory in Galena to employ about 500 workers within two years, with assets around 214,953 dollars. The plan envisions financing via a board of trade style scheme, minimal burden on any party, and aims to lift Galena from decline by boosting payrolls, housing, and property values. Mayor Scheerer and the Business Men's Association will review communications, while Tribune urges citizens to support Galena’s industrial future. Also notes the death of D. O. Pierce of East Dubuque, aged 78, former alderman and carpenter, with funeral planned locally.
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the Tribune
Chicago
Galena
Tribune
Scheerer
Business Men’s Association
The
Harvey
Ill
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana Harbor
la Porte
Freeport
D. O. Pierce
East Duchrane
New York City
East Dubuque
Greater Galena curb and gutter project petition approves Main Street improvements
In Galena Illinois the city inaugurates a campaign to macadamize Main Street from Green to Perry with cement curb and gutter two and a half feet wide. Property owners sign a petition authorizing the city to construct the curb and gutter at a cost not exceeding 65 cents per running foot, with Brick paving at corners and related work to be funded by abutting lots.
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Galena
Scheerer
Main Street
Green Street
Perry St
Daviess County
Illinois
Green and
Perry Streets
J. C. Scott
Miss Nagel
J.A. Mc Connell
E. Thode
Galena Cazette
L. Helt
Mc Keague Bros
H.P. Lucy
Merchants National Bank
Burrinter Bros
Charles Scheerer
Louis Kramer
M. Friesnecker
Frank Kempter
Wm. Waters
A. Weirich
W. A. Telford
J.E. Hurst
I. I. Moore
James Roberts
J.C. O’neil
Win. Gibson
Anna E. Felt
H.H. Chandler
J.J. Gunn
Geo,Caille
Thomas M. Roberts
C.A. Asmus Thomas Berry
Alice Clovan
H. Meyers
H. Strohmeyer, Jr
Mary Keys
Isaac Kelly
R. Barrett
John
Cloran
Burton
Edward Jeffery
J.S Baum
A.C. Beil
Anton Bakewell
Lucile Sampson
W.R. Holder
Louis Sanders
A.J. Birmingham
Remx
L. Masseur
Alice B. Stahl
Stahlest
Church Services and Programs Across Galena Churches
Tomorrow at St Marys and St Michaels churches services include Low Mass and High Mass with vesper rites. First and South Presbyterians hold morning worship and Sunday schools with evening programs. The First M E observes its 16th Epworth League anniversary with a youth theme. Rev Matlack, Crissman, and Van de Erve lead, with Edith Geiger singing.
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St. Mary’s
Franklin Street
Wm. Rally
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Beach Street
J.E. Shannahan
M.E
J. A. Matlack
E.H. Curtis
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
J.A. Matlack
White Stone
Epworth League
Galena
Matlack
Clara Reynolds
First Presbyterian Church
Ralph Maclay Crissman
South Presbyterian Church
John van de Erve
Christs Kingdom
Young’ Men’s Christian Association
J. van de Exve
Edith Geiger
Funeral Services for Dietz and Shaber Held Today
The funeral for Valentine Dietz was conducted at St Marys Church at nine with Rev Father Bally presiding. Interment followed in the German Catholic cemetery. Later, the final obsequies for Mrs Louis Shaber occurred at one with Rev J Matlack officiating.
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Valentine Dietz
St. Mary’s Church
Father Bally
Louis Shaber
J. Matlack
Local residents visit and appointments in city
James Bennet of Dodgeville and Win Caters of Pilot Knob visited the city Saturday while Miss Kate Hart of East Galena shopped there. James Donnelly was appointed city sidewalk inspector. George Granger of Mineral Point and C W Doubler of Warren transacted business in the city Saturday. Mrs R R Edwards left for Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Pauline Tresh and Bertha Jones of Dubuque attended a Turner Hall dance Friday night.
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James Bennet
Dodgeville
Win
Pilot Knob
Galena
Kate Hart
E. Galena
George Granger
Mineral Point
Pauline Tresh
Bertha Jones
Dubuque
Turner Hall
Wantep Strong Boy and Bread Ads in Mill City News
The page reads as a lively mix of local ads and notices. It markets flour brands Snow Ball and Mystic Flour for bread perfection, Rooster Flour, and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health. It mentions distinct local names such as H.C. Kuchemann, John Cloran, Mrs. George Stickney, and miss Sarah McQuillen, plus a public note on a wolf den discovery and a mining interest negotiation.
Farmer Sails Fish to Buy Adjacent Farm Near Havana
Riley Smith a Havana area farmer sold fish this spring after heavy melt waters flooded his bottom land. He hired three seines and an expert to haul fish to market. his haul totaled 60 000 pounds with mixed fish value. In three weeks he cleared 7000 dollars and used the money to buy a neighboring farm.
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Riley Smith
Havana
Democrats Name Aldermen for Fifth Ward Nomination
The fifth ward Democrats met at the Court House Friday evening at 7 30 and nominated Thos Mc Philips for the unexpired term of D A Callahan who resigned. At eight o'clock the Citizens Canous was held and John W Gray was nominated for alderman. Election set for May 20.
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Fifth Ward
Court House
Thos. McPhilips
D.A. Callahan
John W. Gray
A Human Barometer Case Struck by Lightning Harms Edith Stephan
Edith Stephan daughter of Anton Stephan of Scales Mound suffers periodic agony during electrical storms three years after a severe shock. Physicians cannot explain the condition which worsens with storm severity, causing twitching, misdirection, and eventual collapse while her health remains fine in calm weather. The condition has drawn concern in Galena where she is well known.
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Anton Stephan
Scales Mound
Edith Stephan
Miss Stephan
Stephan
Galena
Notice to Contractors for Brick Crossing Bids
The Street Committee of TV Grady invites bids by June 6 for a vitrified brick crossing at Bench and Spring Streets. Plans and specs are at the city clerk's office. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of Street Committee. June 6.
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Bench
Spring
Grady
Base Ball Drift Between Galena and Freeport
Galena papers claim Klock has not signed with Freeport while manager Malven asserts a signed contract keeping Klock in town. Freeport Bulletin reports Galena to play in Freeport on the 17th. Melitosh and Warwell, released by Freeport, are at Galena for a tryout.
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Galena
Klock
Freeport
Malven
Freeport Bulletin
Melitosh
Warwell
Gaena
Freeport Journal
City Sidewalk Inspector Reports High Construction Activity
City sidewalk inspector James Donnelly notes heavy activity in building new board side walks in the residence district. Donnelly is keeping a thorough record and covering the ground comprehensively.
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City Side
James Donnelly
Board Side
Donnelly
Elevated tracks at Green Street Bridge completed
The work raising the North Western and Illinois Central tracks at the east end of Green street bridge is finished and praised as superb railroad construction. Frank Jonas visits his Dubuque family. Ack of Chicago visits his parents in this city.
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Northwestern
Illinois Central
Green Street
Frank Jonas
Dubuque
Joseph Jonas
Ack
Chicage
J. A. Nack
Militia Camp Opens at Springfield with Field Sports
SPORT FOR MILITIA, M. of This City Will go into Camp at Springfield on July 2. The Sixth regiment of the National guard will crow at Springfield July 2 and add new features to camp life. Rock Island Kewanee and Mon month companies plan a three cornered meet and the first company will field many men with college athletics credentials.
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Springfield
National Guard
Rock Island
Kewanee
Monmonth
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Main St
Mary Hines
Guilford
Bernard Mahan
C. W. Doubler
Warren
City
R.R. Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Millhouse Brothers
Iowa
H.C. Kucheman
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
John Cloran
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger’s
Armbruster & Ross Furnitur Factory
Ross
H.C. Kuchemann
John Clorans
Hollster
Sinige Drug Store
Sarah McQuillen
Apple River
George Stickney
White Sanitarium
W. L. McLaughlin
Monfort
John Hurst
Rush
Scales
Mound
Pri Hurst
WEIS
Kempter’s Book Store
Nottingham
Barry Sros
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