Galena Sends Aid to San Francisco responders note May 8 letter
San Francisco thanks Galena for a $1069.20 donation sent by American Express. Mayor Scheerer and the city’s finance committee express gratitude and acknowledge future currency receipt. Burlington freight lines will carry relief freight free to Denver and Sioux City, aiding ongoing food and clothing shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Galena
Scheerer
American Express
J. D. Phelan
Chas. W. Fay
Golden Gate City
M. J. Burns
Burlington
Burlington Lines
Denver
Sioux City
Burns
Express
Captured an Eagle in East Galena Township
William Ehrler an 18 year old boy of East Galena captured a young eagle in Burton's woods after climbing a 60 foot tree. He brought the bird to town for exhibition at Fred Geyer’s saloon during the carnival, noting eagles have been scarce in the area for years.
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East Galena
William Ehrler
Michael Ehrler
Ehilef
Burton's
Fred Geyer
Aged Man George Graham Dies in Vinegar Hill Township
George Graham aged 72 of Vinegar Hill township and Jo Daviess county died after a long life of prominence in politics and society. Born in England, he settled near Platteville region and leaves a large family. Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. Tressider officiating. Burial at Grant Hill cemetery.
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George Graham
Vinegar Hill
Jo Daviess County
Mr. Graham
England
America
Graham
John
East Dubuque
Elizabeth Todd
Naushaua
Thomas
George
Maggie Newsome
Kent
Joseph
Darlington
Wis
Harry
White Oak
M. Magby
Belmont
William Bartel
Vinegar Mill
Tressider
Grant Hill Cemetery
Big Jack Mine shown as promising Platteville venture
The article extols Platteville Wisconsin mines led by the Big Jack project. It notes deep development since October 1905, a 74 foot shaft, 900 feet of underground drifts, high grade sulfur free ore, and plans for electric power transport to boost profitability. Stock opens at $1 and may rise to $1.50 by May 15, with local promoters Kennedy Kistler and Stephenson backing Badger Mining Stock Exchange listings.
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Big Jack
Amising Corporation
St. Rose
Platteville
Enterprise
Empire
Dubuque
Big Jack Company
Badger Mining Stock Exchange
Thomas Kennedy
Hazel Green
Chas. Kistler
N. BE. Stephenson
Boy Disappears After Collecting Money for Father
Clarence Harris, about 18, left home at 11 am and went to Sanford & Zartnap to collect a $15 bill for his father E. C. Harris. He has not been seen since. Police in Freeport and nearby cities were alerted for his return or apprehension. Two years earlier he ran away and was found injured in Dubuque and returned home.
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Clarence Harris
Sanford & Zartnap
E. C. Harris
Young Harris
Dubuque
Freeport. Journal
Miss Josie Larkin Dies After Four Week Illness
Miss Josie Larkin of Sinsinawa Mound died at Mercy hospital Dubuque Wednesday night after a four week illness. She was 16, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Larkin and sister to Bertus Edmund Mamie Stella. Funeral was Saturday at 9 o clock from the parental home to Hazel Green for interment. Also notes 30,000 Americans in Mexico.
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Josie Larkin
Sinsinawa Mound
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Larkin
Mercy
Sin Sinawa
Hazel Green
Bertus
Edmund
Mamie
Stella
Rockford, Il
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Vinegar Hill Township
Platteville Camp
Big Jack Mining Company
John Mayhew
Joplin
Mayhew
L. Underwood
Kansas City
J. G. Trimble
A. Chapin
Badger Mining Exchange
Mineral and
Second Streets
Wisconsin
J. H. Lewis
Platteville Enterprise
United States
Little Platte
Roundtree
Colorado
Big Jack Mine
Platteville, Wis
Shaft House
Boy
Mexico
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