Local City Notes on Visitors and Residents
Long list of names visiting and staying in the city includes John M. Bredt from Chicago and Mrs. W. S. McFadden from Apple River. Mentions of mining interest figures, shoppers, and locals in daily movement with several traveling to Dubuque, Galena, Benton, and Pilot Knob. An editor’s note apologizes for a prior error about a Main street runaway involving J. F. Deuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bredt
Chicago
W. 8. McFadden
Apple River
Geo. Trevarthan
Scales Mound
F. B. Brown
Oconomowoc
Geo. Hammer
J. R. Barmeister
Evanston
Thos, Webster
J. P. Burns
Hazel Green
J. Allen
B. Harkness
Elizabeth
Wm. Tresidder
Patrick Breen
Farley
Dubuque
John Levins
Rodden
W. C. Otto
Benton
Lawrence
H. D. Sanford
Kate Hellman
R. L. Lightcap
Grant
Fleege
Menominee
Col
W. H. Glasgow
Warren
Hattie Spensley
Cuba City
Bart Lenihan
Charles W. Berryman
F. E. Underwood
Platteville
F. R. Chandler
Judge Rippin
Stockton
Wallace W. Levins
Galena
James Treganza
F. Ackerman
Co. E. Abbott
Jesse Kittoe
Seales Mound
Sherm Lupton
Council Hill
Sam Altenburg
Brother Albert
Cecile Corwith
F. R. Hoops
Henry George
Shhullsburg
Teachers Elected as School Board Shuffles Galena Staff
The Galena board of education fired surprise by replacing Supt Clark with Prof. B L Birbeck as principal for the coming year. Elizabeth Millhouse succeeds Fannie Aubuchon as a veteran teacher. Jean Janitor changes were deferred. Gear street gains Margaret Hurley, Seminary hill gains George Schleicher, east side gains Mrs D O Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educaon
Supt. Clark
B. L. Birbeck
Ladysmith
Wis
Galena
Elizabeth Millhouse
Fannie Aubuchon
Clark
Margaret Hurley
Gear Street
George Schleicher
Seminary Hill
D. O’neill
East Side
C. C. Emry
Hattie M. Daviess
Kate Harcourt
Jessie Virden
Bertha Heid
Minnie Whalen
Mabel Golden
Alice Hart
Stella L. Bench
Margaret Gardner
Mary I. Slattery
Gertrude M. Hartzel
Fred Seubert
Florence Leckley
Harriett Obye
Anna C. Schneider
Anna Smith
Hazel S. Edwards
Elizabeth C. Knox
GOES FAR FOR BRIDE FROM PASTOR PILZ MARRYING
Rev M Pilz pastor of the German Evangelical church departs for New York to wed his Berlin childhood sweetheart. The couple will marry Saturday and tour the states before settling in this city. Also notes on John Doe origins in English law and a Wisconsin marriage in Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilz
German Evangelical Church
M. Pilz
New York City
New York
Germany
America
Berlin
Wisconsin
Galena
Gretna Green
Lee Riege
Georgetown
Wis
Hester McReynolds
Williams
Grant Hotel
J. A. Matlack
M. EB
Using Kitchen Scraps and Lace Curtain Care
Guidance on repurposing apple peels and jam scraps into drinks jellies and puddings plus methods for washing lace curtains. Includes steps for preparing apple tea jam storage in small pots and curdling curtain starch with blueing coffee saffron and waxed iron rub for best results.
Meeting of Woman's Clubs Opens in Freeport
The eighth annual meeting of the Federation of Woman's clubs of Illinois thirteenth district convened at the Masonic temple in Freeport with 100 delegates. Mrs. A. W. Glessner and Miss Bergh attended from the city as Freeport hosts welcomed guests with a reception and music at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
A. W. Glessner
Miss Bergh
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Thirteenth Congressional District
Illinois
Masonic Temple
Freeport Club
Gleason
G. I. Brown
Reginald Martin
F. H. Towslee
Freeport Woman's Club
Oscar Taylor
Manager O Day Stricken By Sudden Illness
Hank O Day long time Galena ball team manager grew seriously ill at his Beach Street home Tuesday evening. Dr Gunn was called and by Wednesday he was only somewhat improved though not yet well. Friends hope he will be back on the streets soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Day
Hank” O'Day
Galena
Beach Street
Gunn
Kansas City Journal
Hazel Green Rail Line Ready After Months of Work
The Chicago and Northwestern completes the Hazel Green to Buncombe branch after months of labor. About 100 men worked on steep grades and deep fills, with freight cars operating but no fixed schedule yet. The line will aid mines by year round coal supply and support farmers with cattle and produce shipments. a stock and grain market is planned for Hazel Green next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Hazel Green
Buncombe
Potosi District Good Mineral Prospects Grow
Paul Wampler, Cristman Drill representative, travels to Potosi Wisconsin on mining business. Grant Mining and Lumber sunk its fifth hole reaching 45 feet with a solid run of lead ore. Ore appears in all five holes with 300 feet exposed at water level. Two drills operate on the crevice sinking several feet daily. If the prospect proves, machinery will be installed and development may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Paul Wampler
Cristman Drill Company
Potosi
Wis
Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Miners Urged to Curb Reckless Tamping Practices
Expert miners warn that accidents arise from carelessness in tamping and loading shots with steel bars and dynamite. Heed safety over reputation. reckless tamping endangers miners and others, with lives lost in the district.
Old 1840 Letter Found in Galena for Owner Claim
A letter written in 1840 from Albany New York to Isaac H Bell Greenbush Warren County Illinois was found on a Galena street and offered to the owner on application. It describes historical mail methods with no envelope a twine wrap and sealing wax. The ink and paper remain well preserved despite sixty six years since mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Isaac H. Bell
Greenbush P. O
Warren County
Illinois
Albany
N. Y
Jos. B
Extraordinary May Offers Attract Loyal And New Customers
Retailers announce special inducements during May to reward liberal patronage from current customers and attract new shoppers. Limited time values aim to boost sales and goodwill throughout the month.
Bargain Linoleum and Linen Fabrics Sale
Low priced linoleum rolls two and four yards wide per square yard. Wool filled carpets and tapestries with patterns offered by yard. Smyrna room rugs 9x12 and other wool art squares. Bleached and unbleached table linens and napkins sold by the yard with discounted rates. Turkey red table linen and linen crash available, with 36 inch bleached muslin and 86 inch unbleached muslin also on sale.
Ladies Fashion Sale Promises Value on Covert Jackets
The advertisement markets covert jackets with ornate trim and silk lining at 6.50, with other jackets at 9.50 5.00 87.50 and 84.75. It also promotes shirt waist suits in white and color from 1.35 to 6.50 and shirt waists at 49c 69c 8c and 1.40.
Ladies Silk Coats and Spring Suits in Pastel Shades
Silk coats in Eton and seven eighths lengths priced from 15 to 85 dollars. A beautiful line of Spring Suits offered in pastel shades including Alice Blue Reseda Green Old Rose Coral Lavender greys blues and blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Ladies' Suits and Skirts Sale Showcases Wide Range
A local sale advertises ladies suits in grey wool novelty and satin lined with elbow sleeves and stitched trim. Skirts are offered from 17.50 to 1.60 with circular pleats and white dress options in Mo hair Linen and Indian Head. Alteration department highlights long standing Cloak and Suit services.
Local Fabric and Underwear Prices Slashed in Sale
Men’s Egyptian ribbed underwear now 50 cents per garment. Dress and apron ginghams reduced to 44 cents per yard. Extra fine dress gingham down to 10 cents per yard. Best quality percales cut to 11 1/4 cents per yard. Remnants of prints 3 cents per yard. One case of ladies’ black hosiery offered at 1 cent per pair from 12 1/4 cents.
Tourist Coats Feature Twilight Grey Velvet Details
Advertisement notes tourist coats, 40 inches long, twilight grey mixtures with velvet collars and cuffs. Trim includes buttons and braid. Mentions size 54 and price 075 in unclear currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essa Cos
Duty on Water In Ore Leads to Reliquidation Ruling
General Appraiser Hay in New York ruled that importers must pay duty on moisture in lead ore from Waneta British Columbia, not just the dry ore. The decision requires reliquidation, noting tariffs apply to merchandise imported and not water. The piece also notes social cards at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F P Stillman with Five Hundred games and prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
New York
Prime Western Spelter Company
Kansas City
Waneta
British Columbia
Board of General Appraisers
Treasury Department
F. P. Stillman
Harry Howard
T. B. Hughlett
P. J. Burrichter
Ice prices rise in Chicago and Elgin reports
Ice prices climb to 40 cents per 100 pounds in Chicago and 3.50 dollars per 100 pounds in Elgin with larger quantities cheaper. Elgin dealer says no further increases likely. The Kan sas City Journal shares a cash flow riddle about a counterfeit ten dollar bill causing a chain of payments. Galena Boys in Minstrel Show features former Galena Mandolin Club members Edward Lueberger and Matt Watry in Milwaukee program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elgin
T Elgin Press
Galena Boys
Milwaukee
Bradley and Metcalf
Galena Mandolin Club
Edward Lueberger
Matt Watry
Straw hats skimpy and season rules through Galena fashion
The article notes the hat season in Galena, detailing male and female straw hat allowances. Men must wait until May 15 and cannot wear after September 15, while women may wear until fur weather. It highlights the band colors, hints at fashion trends, and mentions Panama hats’ decline and western preference for unconventional styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Nat Wills
Panama
Bigelow Paine
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Mildred McElmore
Springfield
Ill
Charlotte Stahl
Guy McGinley
Darlington
John Engels
Herman Grotkin
Peter Kelly
F. G. Will
Herbert
Aurelia
Ed Tressel
James Zimmerman
Geo. Wein
Pilot Knob
A. T. Stebbins
Waukesha
Black Jack
Stebbin
O. B. Taylor
Nellie Dolan
J. W. Ditmer
M. P. Gallagher
W. L. McLaughlin
O. F. McLaughlin
Tribune
Main Street
J. F. Deuel
Deuel
Mr. Deue
Board OF Education
Prof
Occas
Millhouse
Fannie Aubu
John Doe
London Chronicle
John
Richard Roe
Richard
England
Edward III
Egypt
Meeting OF Woman's Clubs
Northwestern
Potosi District
Brussels
Smyrna Room
Barry Brothers
Chicago and
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