Diamond ring given away at fair and bazaar
A diamond ring valued at one hundred fifty dollars will be awarded for ten cents during a fair and bazaar by Company M at Turner Hall from August 22 to 26. The event, organized by enterprising members, will feature a display at LeBron's, and a full programme of unusual merit is planned. Also noted are local river boat movements and travel of Mr Edward Talbott of Philippi West Virginia returning home with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M
Turner Hall
LeBron’s
Edward Talbott
Philippi
West Virginia
Elizabeth
Married at Lancaster Wisconsin in St Clement's Church
This morning in St Clement's Church Lancaster Wisconsin Emma Sutzer and Harry McCarthy united in marriage with Olive McCarthy as bridesmaid and Joseph Ward as best man. After a wedding dinner the couple left on the Midnight passenger train to Freeport where they have a furnished home. reception planned at the groom's parents on Jackson Street. Edward McCarthy of Jackson Street is the groom's father.
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St. Clement's Church
Lancaster
Wisconsin
Emma Sutzer
Harry McCarthy
Olive McCarthy
Joseph Ward
Jackson Street
Freeport
Mr. McCarthy
Edward McCarthy
Illinois Central
Rebekahs Present Comical Observations Social
At a largely attended Galena Rebekah Lodge meeting on Tuesday evening the entertainment committee staged a humorous Observation Social with prizes for best observer. Miss Tillie Brickler won the prize after participants joined in the fun and the lodge closed with goodwill to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Rebekah
Tillie Brickler
Local teams clash at Ball Park in tough weather
The local Galena and Key City Independents played this afternoon with a sizable crowd despite rain and cold. Galena won 9 to 1 behind pitcher Freidlein, who previously faced the locals last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key City Independents
Ball Park
Galena Boys
Dubuque
Freidlein
Guttenberg
Hawkeyes
Coover
Galena
Lena
Galenas
Barnett
Herberger
O’day
Freund
Kippenham
Troughton
Cahill
Cooyer
McIntosh
Key City
Weitz
Freudlein
Alaska
Fritzlaff
Yeager
Ruff
Manhal
Schwagler
Great Housecleaning Sale Opens This Month
A local store advertises a month long house cleaning sale with extensive stock of house furnishings and a vast range of bargains. Ready made goods include undies, walking skirts, and ladies shirt waists with prices from 50 cents to 8.75 dollars, featuring silk varieties and summer basics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Teachers Elected By Board Of Education
A Tuesday evening board meeting elected P. H. Clark unanimously as superintendent for the coming year and Emory as principal. Teachers named include Hattie Davis Katharine Obey Katharine Harcourt Minnie Whalen Eleanor Rellis and others with Bertha Krachmer May Keating and Sadie Rouse chosen as substitutes. Janitors listed are Carl Lemper George Schleicher D O’Neil and Margaret Hurley. John Eckstein reappointed census enumerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board For Education
Council Chamber
Pres. Nack
Kerr
Kraehmer
Stahl
Meller
Reynolds
Rippin
Slattery
Homrich
Biesman
P. H. Clark
Clark Emory
Miss Hattie Davis
Katharine Obey
Katharine Harcourt
Minnie Isabel Whalen
Eleanor Rellis
Fannie Aubuchon
Mabel Golden
Alice M. Hart
Margaret F. Gardner
Fred Seubert
Carl Lemper
Seminary Hill
George Schleicher
East Side
D. O'Neil
Margaret Hurley
John Eckstein
Elks Plan Moline Convention Program May 22 24
Illinois Elks prepare for the state association meeting in Moline from May 22 to 24 with events at Manufacturer's hotel Elk's club rooms a street parade public meeting at First Congregational church and a trolley excursion to island sights. A complementary ball will be held at The House in Woods Campbell's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Elk’s Association
dele+gates
Manufacturer’s Hotel
Elk’s Club
Elks
First Congregational Church
Andrew Olson
Moline
T.S. Blum
State Association
Woods
Campbell’s Island
Mississippi River
Arrest of Edward Ward in Galena Sparks Dubuque Return
Edward Ward, a Galena youth who escaped from Dubuque police after an alleged attack and disturbances, was arrested in Galena today and escorted back to Dubuque by Sheriff Whitmore and the Dubuque chief of police. He was taken to Dubuque on the noon train following notification to authorities there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ward
Whitmore
Dubuque
Galena
Ward
Sherrif Whitmore
Wanted Strong Boy at Mill House Brothers
News of the City item notes Will Ridd and Charles Liddell returning from Elizabeth. Mentions new furniture at the Galena Aerie of Eagles on Beach Street and lodge chairs installed. Various local notices promote Rooster Flour and Lead Mine cigars, Hollister's Tea, and a Great Art Offer. Also records residents and visitors such as Lester Parkins, Ray Stephan, Win Tippet, J H Hellman, J W Roach, and others with brief travel or visit notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Aerie of Eagles
Beach Street
Left for Klondike Capt McCarty to Operate Yukon Boat
Capt John McCarty returns to the Yukon after two years abroad and will command a North American Trading and Transportation steam boat plying from Friscos to St Michael. Dawson City will be the terminal of the run. McCarty owns several Nome gold claims and plans to winter there.
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Klondike
Northest
John McCarty
McCarty
The
North American Trading and Transport
Ation Company
Chage
Yukon
Friscos
St. Michael
Dawson City
Nome City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Company M
River News
E. Rutledge
R. D. Kendall
Lizzie Gardiner
Juanita
Emma Stitzer
Rebekahs
Dubuque and
Fair Grounds
Ireland
Anfant
Glass & China
Rockford
the Fair Store
Main Street
Millhouse Brothers
Will Ridd
Charles Liddell
Day Johnson
de Soto
S’’ Club
Miss Pearl Soladay
the Tribune
H.C. Kucheman
Bart E. Donovan
Platteville
John Cloran
Louis Foley
Alfred Moyle
George Stephan
Seales Mound Village
Lester Parkins
Apple River
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger’s
Tribune
Armbruster & Ross Furnitur Factory
J.S. Ross
Grant County
Kopps
la Crosse
Siinger
Ray Stephan
Scales Mound
Win
Tippet
J. H. Hellman
Chicago
J. W. Roach
Rock Rapids
J. F. Moore
Mitchell, S. D
Joseph Edge
John Aurit
New Diggings
Ed. Hock
Joe. Sullivan
Duluth
R. O. Pease
Henry Zimmerman
Albert Schaffer
Hazel Green
WEIS
Kempter’s Book Store
Brest
Hurst St Cathie House
Barry Bros
Capt. McCarty
Yuko River
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