Platteville Brings New Growth As Mine News Delivers
Reports from Platteville describe rapid healing of a bruise from a falling rock and a near completion ice plant at the city’s east end. The Normal school foundations finish this month with June work on the super-structure, employing many until autumn as the city grows. The Ga Lena Tribune urges mining interest with coverage of Marsden Black Jack mine and nearby districts. The town’s foundry runs at full blast to meet the flood of drill repair orders, boasting modern equipment and skilled patterns. Highland district activity includes several mill contracts, ore discoveries, and stock movements with 60 ton mill deals and ongoing drilling for water.
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Platteville
Normal School
Tribune
The
Steffen
Marsden
Galena
Galena Tribune
Platteville Foundry
Hinman
St- Rose
North Dakota
Highland Party
Beebe
Dyer Bros
Stevens
Little Platte
James Delaney
George Filback
Red Jacket Mining Company
Clark Mining Company
Burrichter Land
Feecht Bros
Highland and Franklin Mining Company
H. Lewis
St. Anthony Company
Franklin Mining Company
Ilinois Zine Co
Great Western Railway
Jo Daviess County
United States
Billy Waters
Jim Hustln
T. B. Hughlett
Hughlett
Black Jack mine discussed with plans and promises
The article describes extensive underground workings at the Black Jack mine, detailing shaft depths, debris-filled sumps, and planned improvements. It notes large ore runs, blende with iron sulphide, and the 100 ton mill setup, pumps, compressors, and a hoped-to-be dry mine ready to produce up to 500 tons monthly. Charles Dow leads the company. 165 acres purchased. 250,000 shares authorized.
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Benton
Black Jack
Wisconsin
Thelinois Mine Company
Hutton
Waukesha
the Tribune
Charles Dow
Madison
Marsden mine tour and Galena mining district prospects
A writer details recent underground work at the Marsden mine near Galena with notes on ore bearing rock, drifting capacity, and pump improvements. He recalls 1854 visitors including Ex-President Fillmore, praises district potential, and urges capital from Galena and eastern firms to revive Jo Daviess county’s lead production.
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Hutton
Galena
Marsden
United States
Chicago
R. I
Mississippi
Rock Island
Marsden Mine
Fillmore
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnehaha Falls
Fort Snelling
Mining Lands and Leases Offered in Illinois Wisconsin District
Parties seek to purchase or secure mining lands and leases in the Illinois Wisconsin Lead and Mine districts. Address listed as Nelson Russell in Rockford Illinois. Oldest operator in the district. References to any bank in Galena or Hockford.
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Mlinois-Wisconsin
Nelson, Russell, Rockford
Ilinois
Galena
Hockford
Announcements of Republican Primary Candidacies in Jo Daviess
Several Jo Daviess County residents declare candidacy for local offices including County Judge County Treasurer County Clerk and Sheriff subject to Republican primary votes. Notable names include William W. Krape James F. Leckley William Stephenson John K. Gilson Edward Menzimer J. C. Williams and Robert Irwin.
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W. H. Shona
General Assembly
Ilinois
William W. Krape
Jo Daviess County
Illinois
William Rippin
James F. Leckley
Republcan
William Stephenson
John K. Gilson
Ill
Edward Menzimer
J. C. Williams
For Sale Rice Farm 170 Acres Plus Timber and Pasture
A buyer’s notice from W. J. Gray offering a farm for sale in Rice town five miles from Galena. The property includes 170 acres of meadow and pasture, a 40 acre distant pasture, a 36 acre timber lot, good water supply, and suspected mineral ore. Suitable for stock farming. inquire at the farm for details.
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Rice
Galena South
W. J. Gray
Modern Pharmacal remedies and travel ads headline
Local tone advertises S. & S. Siniger tonics Hollister's Tea and Cough tablets. Also promotes mining land at New Diggings township and a Homeseekers' Excursion to the Northwest via Chicago and North Western Railway with reduced excursion tickets and luxury car services.
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Chicago & North- Western Railway
Great Western rail offers St. Paul trip during biennial meeting
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces May 28 to 31 sale of tickets to St Paul at one fare plus $2, with return valid June 9 and extension privileges. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G. P. A. St Paul Minn.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Minn
Des Moines
Great Western sale and local notices in Galena list
The item advertises a Des Moines round trip fare via the Chicago Great Western from May 10 to May 29 1906 with sale dates May 14 to 28 and a May 31 return limit. It also notes steam drill for sale a No 2 Rand drill with steel and a Galena dairy cattle listing. Read The Tribune for baseball news.
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M. J. Dillon
Galena, Ill
Summer Dress Goods and Silks Displayed at Low Prices
A large selection of summer dress fabrics is shown with many pieces priced reasonably. Stella batiste and floradora batiste offer washable options at various widths and patterns. Pineapple and chameleon silks plus Swiss and dimities present white and colored dress fabrics. White linen finished suiting is also advertised. Members urged to view or request samples if unable to visit.
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Stella Batiste
Aton
Floradora Batiste
Batiste
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W. M. Haser
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