Trautmann Shurtleff primary bill to become law July 1
Springfield dispatch reports the Trautmann Shurtleff primary election bill cleared the house and Senate and is expected to receive Governor Deneen's signature tomorrow. The measure would set primaries statewide on the first Saturday in August. The legislature also saw derision from Lt. Gov Sherman and political maneuvering by Deneen allies and opponents amid a heated special session.
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Springfield
Trautmann-Shurtleff
House
Senate
Galpin
Chicago
Shurtleff
Sherman
Deneen
Stead
Mr. Stead
Supreme Court
Cook County
Joint Conference Committee of
Burton
Berry
Yates
Alonzo E. Wilson
Prohibition State Committee
Prohibition
Wilson
Wight
Republican State Organization
Rinaker
Shanahan
Castle
Trautmann- Shurtleff
Murphy Mine Prospect Near Hazel Green Promising Deep Ore Vein
The Murphy Mining Company on the old Fager farm in Benton township Wisconsin near Hazel Green reports good ore at depths of 90 to 140 feet. They install modern machinery, have 16 drill holes and three active shafts, with two distinct underground ore currents and prospecting ongoing for two years.
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Murphy Mining Company
Fager
Benton Township
Wis
Hazel Green
Murphy
Walker Commences Cross-Continental Trek From Rockford
Geo W. Tisell starts a round trip walking journey from New York to British Columbia and back, leaving Rockford this morning. His route includes Freeport Savanna Des Moines and key western and north western cities.
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Geo. W. Tisell
New York
British Columbia
Rockford
Freeport
Savanna
Des Moines
Galena Harp Orchestra to Play at Elizabeth Commencement
The Galena Harp orchestra is engaged to provide music for the Elizabeth commencement exercises on the first of June. An auction sale of household furniture will be held Saturday May 19 at 10 o clock on Market Square by the King's Daughters. A large list of goods will be sold at reasonable prices, offering a good opportunity.
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Elizabeth
Galena Harp Orchestra
Lena High School
Market Square
King’s Daughters
129th Anniversary of Adoption of the Stars and Stripes
The American Flag association urges Mayors citywide to display flags on municipal buildings and issue proclamations for June 14 1906 the 129th anniversary of the flag. Editors teachers and patriotic societies are asked to promote observances and pledge loyalty as citizens join in recognizing the national emblem’s birthday.
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American Flag Association
American Patriotic Societies
United States
Death Calls Another at Elizabeth for Mrs. F. J. Kolb
Mrs. F J Kolb died at her parents home on Dewey avenue Elizabeth after months of illness. Born Elizabeth Doran in 1862 she married F J Kolb in 1885 and leaves husband three brothers and a sister plus two children one dead. Funeral at St Marys and burial Friday. Linotype operator John Ravane cousin of Chief Sweeney killed boarding a moving train in Hannibal Missouri with ticket found.
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F. J. Kolb
Kolb
Mrs. Kolb
Elizabeth
Doran
Charles
Frank
Henry
Mary
William Doran
St. Mary’s Catholic Arch
John Ravane
Freeport
Sweeney
Hannibal
Jacksonville
Ball Player Mr Tracey Joins Galena Nine in City
Well known ball player Mr Tracey formerly with the Bloomington team is in the city and has signed with the Galena nine.
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Tracey
Bloomington
Galena Nine
James McDonald land sells for 100 per acre
James McDonald land in West Diggings, about 134 acres, sold to Chicago mining men. Consideration said to be 100 dollars per acre. The land borders the Weat Garlena Lead and Zinc company site where good prospects have been located and development is expected soon.
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James McDonald
West Diggings
Chicago
Galena Hosts Weeklong Carnival and Street Fair Attractions
The Eagles plan a weeklong carnival and street fair from June 6 to June 9 with free attractions and grand parades. Highlights include a floral parade, mining and farming floats, Hagle and firemen's day events, a Great Van Normans spiral tower act, nightly fireworks, and broad community participation from Wisconsin to Daviess County.
Northwestern May Adjust Morning Train Time For Connections
The Northwestern line may shift the morning departure to 7:35 a.m. to better connect with Illinois Central No 32 arriving at 7:30 a.m. This change would aid westbound passengers heading to Wisconsin, removing the current wait for connections.
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Northwestern
Ml Inois Central
Tis
Wisconsin
Mlinois Central
Illinois Central
Martha's Guild Social at St Martha’s Church Parsonage
St Martha's Guild at the Episcopal Church parsonage enjoyed a pleasant reception and entertainment with many ladies and their husbands present. Refreshments were served and hours were spent in social enjoyment. Also listed is a marriage license for R. F. Barton of Pittsfield Illinois and Miss Edna Rippin of this city.
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Martha's Guild
Episcopal Church
St. Martha's Guild
New Mining Field Strike Near Blanchardville Reported
A large strike of black jack is reported at Blanchardville, east of Darlington, Wis. The find extends the inlining district farther east than believed, with a drill still active after sinking only a few holes. The vein appears rich and at 130 feet depth, promising a promising mine as miners from Platteville compare it to top districts.
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Blanchardville
Darlington
Wis
Romance Enclosed Note Found in Tobacco Package
Geo Quinn of this city discovered a folded paper inside a tobacco package. The note from a Canadian woman identifying herself as Francis Kerr of Madison, Manitoba requests a reply with his name and address. Quinn has written back and awaits a response.
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Geo. Quinn
Ball
I Youngs
Canada
Quinn
Francis Kerr
Madison
Manitoba
Platteville Man Arrested for Selling Oleomargarine
J L Mitchell of Platteville faces prosecution by the dairy and food commission for selling oleomargarine in imitation of yellow butter. A preliminary hearing before Justice John Quick is set for May 23. maximum fine is $500 with trial in the circuit court. The product said to be made by Swift & Company of Chicago.
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L. Mitchell
Platteville
Wis
Dairy and Food Commission
J L. Mitchell
Justice of the Peace
John Quick
Montford
H. C. Larson
Swift & Company
Chicago
Sparrows Fall to the Street
Young sparrows unable to fly meet their fate as they leave nests and flutter to the ground. Dozens appear daily on Main Street gutters where they are crushed by passing teams, forming unrecognizable masses of feathers and flesh.
Forest Fire Raging Across Minnesota in Disastrous Blaze
A massive forest fire sweeps across parts of Minnesota with hundreds of firefighters contending the flames. In Stockton, a saloon keeper faces a damage suit for serving liquor to a man under orders of his wife amid ongoing legal action. In Milwaukee, the Democratic convention is slated for June 27 after weighing preliminary arrangements.
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Minnesota
Brainard
Mion
Stockton
Highland on the Boom in Wisconsin Village
E W Kempter praised Highland Wisconsin after a brief visit noting marked prosperity since his last trip three years ago. He cited cement sidewalks, new buildings and several mills in operation. He said the Mineral Point Northern railroad has been completed and the village is thriving in the mining district.
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E. W. Kempter
Wisconsin
H. W. Kempter
Highland
Wis
Kempter
Tim
Mineral Point & Northern
Medley club excursion to Sinsinawa Mound Galena
Members of the Medley club drove to Sinsinawa Mound Wisconsin for a morning visit. They carried lunch baskets and ate at the mound, one of southern Wisconsin’s scenic spots. The Dominican sisters operate a college there and a forest surrounds the site. Miners lodge No 216, A B and A M, met for work with four candidates and planned an evening banquet.
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Medley Club
Sinsinawa Mound
Wis
Eity
Wisconsin
Dominican Sisters
Lalies
A. B
A. M
Northwestern Officials Visit Galena For Property Inspection
A special Northwestern car arrived in Galena at noon today carrying officials including W. D. Cantillon assistant general manager. The group inspected the company's property and then returned to Madison. Cantillon, once a conductor, earned promotion after handling a tough suburban Chicago crowd and ticket collection.
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Northwestern
Galena
Madison
W. D. Cantillon
Cantillon
Chicago
Knights of Columbus set class installations in June
The Knights of Columbus will install a large class in the first, second and third degrees on June 10 with visiting knights expected. On June 3 Cascade council plans a smaller class installation with several local members likely to attend. Obituary follows. It details Catherine Classen born December 9, 1831 in Brunsbuttel Germany who died April 12, 1906 in Rice township Illinois after five years illness at age 75. She married John Siedenburg in 1859 and moved to America settling in Woodbine township, then in Rice township with her daughter. Surviving are her husband, three daughters Celia Elizabeth Hagie and Mrs W E Mougin and John, plus a sister Mrs F Thiesen of New Jersey. Funeral Monday at 9 conducted by Rev Crigsman of Galena. interment Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Knights of Colo 4
Knights of Columbus
Cascade
Council of Knights of Columbus
Order
Catherine Classen
Brunsbuttel
Germany
W.B. Mougin
Rice Township
John Siedenburg
Amelia
Woodbine
Daviess County
J. Beadle
P. Gerlich
R. B. White
Funeral for Sylvester Pierson at Greenwood Cemetery
The funeral for Sylvester Pierson was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Jute home to Greenwood cemetery where the remains were interred.
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Child
Sylvester Pierson
Greenwood Cemetery
Decoration Day Observance Limited in Galena Area
Memorial Day will see little public observance in the region. The EB D Kittee Post G A R will decorate graves, Judge William Rippin to speak at Schappsville, and nearby towns plan small services. Veterans from Galena and DuBuque may attend ceremonies as the Civil War dead are honored.
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Judge Rippin
Schappsville
EB. D
Grand Army Post
Stipe CO Spier
William ‘Rippin
Sehappaville
Dubuque
Galena
Land of Peace
Eternal Life
Waters Mine Producing Strongly In District Work
William Waters, owner of the Waters mine, reports consistent production with a steady force of men. He states several tons of mineral are on the dump and more ore will be cleaned for shipment this summer, with substantial lead and jack ore to be shipped in the coming months.
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Ane Wee
William Waters
Waters
Sumer
Farmers Planting Corn Amid Cold Weather Slowdown
Farmers across the county are busy planting corn this week after a warm spell. Some had sown a week ago but held back due to lingering cold. Southern neighbors report near complete cereal planting.
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Here
Interurban Conference Planned by Y M C A in Rockford
Secretaries F L Dawson and David Johnson will attend the Interurban conference of this district in Rockford. The program lists noon and afternoon sessions on foreign work organization and local extension led by L L McDonald I E Brown I J E Brown and A M Bruner with evening topics on The Newest Things. A Columbia Dancing Club ball is set for Tuesday at Sarner hall with Galena Harp Orchestra providing music for a pleasant evening.
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Rockford
F. L. Dawson
David Johnson
L. L. McDonald
I. BE. Brown
A. M. Bruner
IJ. EE. Brown
I E. Brown
Boy
I. &. Brown
Columbia Dancing Club
Sarner Hall
Galena Harp Orchestra
Galena High School Dance at Welrieh Hall
Galena High School Athletic Association hosted a dance at Welrieh Hall with a large turnout. Sansing's Orchestra provided music for the occasion and several performances featured student singers.
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Galena High School
Welrieh Hall
Sansing
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