Galena Ball Team Fans Scout New Men At Park
Fans gather at the ball park each afternoon to size up Galena’s newcomers including Coover Friend O Day and Strong. The first impressions favor a stronger team than last year though verdict hinges on pitchers holding opponents. Newcomer McCusker from Ryan Ia and others Quinn Green Roth show promise as spring training continues.
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Ball Park
Galena
Coover
Friend
O’day
Strong
Ryan
McCusker
Quinn
Green
Roth
Peoria
Runaway Team Roars Through Town Before Stopping
A Rice town farmer’s son drives a loaded wagon into town and a horse team bolts from a mortar box load after a passing car. The team tears through High Hill Main Commerce and Green streets toward Muddy Hollow before tiring and halting. No injuries occurred though destruction could have been severe with crowding. The wagon only loses a broken seat spring.
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George Bautsch
Frank Bautsch
Prospect Street
High Street
Hill
Main Street
Commerce
Green Street
Pickpocketing Theater Sandwich Gaffe At New York Show
An urchin backstage at a Lower East Side theater is observed savoring a sandwich by removing pickle and meat in pieces then restoring it. When questioned by an actor he quietly replies that the sandwich isn’t his.
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Lower East Side
New York
Harper’s Weekly
Tommy
Runaway Delivery Horse Terrorizes Main Street
A delivery horse owned by John Cloran and driven by Frank Wagner bolted on Main Street after a fright near Casserly's corner. Wagner leapt to safety to avoid injury as the horse dashed toward the City Hotel, ending after breaking gear with no serious damage to people or other teams. The final line about Sikh and horug is unrelated to the event.
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Ranaway
Main Street
Casserly
School Board Meets Elects Yearly Officials
The new regular meeting of the school board kept the same members, Joseph M. Nack was reelected president, and F J Meller replaced W F Biesman as secretary. Committees were named for repairs, grounds, fuel, texts, complaints, teachers, auditing, library, supplies, and janitors.
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Council Chamber
Joseph M. Nack
W. F. Biesman
F. J. Meller
Nack
Wm. Rippin
Paul Kerr
O. C. Kraehmer
J. T. Slattery
L. Homrich
T. E. Reynolds
M. Vincent
W. H. Stahl
Paul Kerz
Galena Women Meet Glove Shortage with Clever Fixes
Galena ladies face a scarcity of long white and black silk gloves as the season shifts. Readers report sorbing solutions like shortening mitts into mousquetieres and matching gloves with silk hosiery cut for the feet. A quirked note on nationalities adds witty contrast to fashion woes.
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Galena
Boudoir
Des Moines Woman Sues Doctors for 10000 Damages
A Des Moines woman sues two physicians for 10000 damages claiming an appendectomy left a gauze pad packed inside her abdomen. She argues a negligent operation caused her condition and seeks compensation, noting the potential impact on medical practice and patient welfare.
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Des Moines
Missionary Society Meeting Notes from May 11
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church met at Mrs. Wm. Fiddick's on Friday May 11 at 3 p.m. The afternoon's program included devotional exercises business meeting paper and map talk The Field Seed Sowing and Sheaves by Mrs. Matlack music by Mesdames Manley Hallett Hicks and Cowling readings The Sowers by Mrs. Hallett and Mrs. Edwards a quartet and a missionary newspaper feature Miss Mary Eustice Bringing in the Sheaves
In Memoriam for John J. Collins at St Michael’s
A requiem high mass was celebrated Thursday at St Michael's Catholic Church in memory of John J. Collins. Memorial services by the Galena Council Knights of Columbus followed at 7 30 p m as a mark of respect to their deceased brother knight.
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St. Michael's Catholic Church
John J. Collins
Galena Corneil Knights of Columbus
Knight
Harvest Report From Sumatra by Rhenish Mission
The Rhenish mission reports a record harvest year in Sumatra with 4 712 pagans baptized and 136 Mohammedans. The Christian total rises to 61 764, and 14 519 boys and girls are in 307 schools.
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Sumatra
Rhenish Missionary Society
Iowa declares sloughs as Iowa waters not the river
Iowa Attorney General and the Iowa Supreme Court hold that sloughs lakes and creeks connected to the Mississippi and Missouri remain waters wholly within Iowa where seining is prohibited. The decision denies argued claims of jurisdiction outside state bounds and urges strict enforcement to protect fishing grounds and hand line anglers.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Mississippi
Missouri
State of
Iowa
Chas. W. Mullan
Haug
Iawa
Mississippi River
Middle West
Human interest anecdotes on Colonel Shakelford and a misread letter
A Georgian recalls Colonel H. K. Shakelford author of Old Sleuth praising his quick wit. He recounts a midnight encounter with a footpad in Elm avenue and Shakelford’s calm reaction. The piece also notes Secretary Bonaparte’s legible but hard handwriting and a tale of a misread bishop letter leading to a jail visit.
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H. K. Shakelford
Shakelford
Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Washington
Freeport Man Reports Rich Lead Mines Near Benton Wis
C G Steffen of Freeport Illinois describes a booming mining district near Benton Wisconsin. He notes large ore bodies and ongoing development by Freeport Mining & Development with Galena Iron Works supplying equipment. Local mines show enormous chunks of ore and expectations of substantial returns for Freeport investors.
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Freeport
C. G. Steffen
Benton
Wis
Freeport Mining & Development Company
Freeport Company
Steffen
Benton Mining Company
Freeporters
Freport Company
Benton Company
Galena Iron Works
Galena
Joplin
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
River Traffic Declines on Upper Mississippi Fleet Shrinks
A dispatch notes the Upper Mississippi fleet drops to eight raft boats and three passenger and freight steamers this season, leaving eleven vessels on the upper reaches. The piece recalls the river’s past glory from Minnehaha Falls to the Delta, with vast tows, bustling landing scenes, and aging shipyards, now fading as Red Wing’s wheat trade wanes and Wisconsin hills grow bare. It also reports Chicago Great Western planning a new Chicago to Oelwein passenger train, possibly in mid month, with schedule adjustments and possible introduction of Atlantic-type engines on some Omaha routes.
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Upper Mississippi
Minnehaha
Wisconsin
Packet Lines
Kings of
Dubuque
Wabasha
Red Wing
Great Western
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago
Oelwein
Omaha
Entertains at Cards at Mrs Stillman Home
A pleasant social function at the home of Mrs. F. P. Stillman attracted about fifty guests on Wednesday afternoon. Five Hundred was played with Miss Alice Snyder and Miss Henrietta Leekly receiving honors. Lunch was served at six, and the dining room featured tasteful blossom decor.
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F. P. Stillman
Mrs. Stillman
Alice Snyder
Henrietta Leekly
Float Eagle Point After River Snag Collision Near Cassville
The steamer Eagle Point sank in nine feet of water after striking a dead head near Cassville Monday at 6 pm. Raising it will use barges, with Captain Kim bel remaining aboard until refloat and repair at Eagle Point this summer at an estimated cost of 1500 dollars.
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Eagle Point
Cassville
Kimbel
Road promoters visit to discuss Dubuque Platteville line
Messrs A O Fox F W Hild and J L McNabb surveyed locations for an electric line linking Dubuque Platteville and the city. They met local parties to plan requirements and promise a clear statement soon. The plan is expected to align with sound business principles and gain approval from leading businessmen.
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Messrs
A. O. Fox
F. W. Hild
J. L. McNabb
Dubuque
Platteville
Stockton Readies for a Building Boom and Recreation
The Stockton Herald predicts a lively season with railroad improvements, cement walks, and a booming business center. Labor demand tightens day labor and domestic work as visitors and new residents arrive. A new baseball organization, Simmons' park diamond, and street concerts are planned for season-long recreation.
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Stockton
Stockton Herald
Simmons’ Park
Tourist Arrested After Disorderly Town Visit
A discharged county jail inmate from Galena arrived Friday in Stockton and caused trouble on the street. Deputy Ray arrested him in the marshal’s absence, handcuffed him, and escorted him to the jail, where he remained until Marshal Clancy directed his removal from town the next day.
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Galena
Stockton
Ray
Calaboose
Fred
Clancy
Woodmen Plan June Picnic With Aerial Ads
Woodmen leaders unveil a publicity stunt for a Freeport picnic on June 7. They will launch 24 hot air balloons each Wednesday and Saturday from May 12 to June 2, containing valuable article orders redeemable at headquarters. Ex Governor Van Sant of Minnesota will deliver the main address, with A R Talbot Major C W Hawes and A N Bort among speakers after dinner.
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Woodmen
Freeport
Ander
Illinois
Wisconsin
van Sant
Minnesota
A. R. Talbot
C. W. Hawes
Rock Island
A. N. Bort
Beloit
Retirement of Galena hardware man Frank Kempter ends era
Frank Kempter a veteran Galena hardware merchant since 1852 announces retirement after fifty years at Main street. He built a reputation with steam pipes and hand made sheet iron pumps serving steamboat trade and mines. The article notes fellow early businessmen and Kempter’s enduring influence in the Lead Mine city. The piece also mentions the mosque of St Sophia musk fragrance mystery and aluminum foil paper preserving cutter odor.
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Frank Kempter
Kempter
Galena
Main Street
Wm. Gibson & Son
St. Louis
St. Paul
Old Black Jack
Mr. Kempter
W. J. Quan
Chicago
W. J
Down Town
Mr. Loveland
Mr. Fiddick
Felts
Corwiths
Burrichter
Piace
St. Sophia
Constantinople
Manic hair clipping in Lincoln Park names unknown thief
A tall dark woman in black clipped a 24 inch braid from 21 year old Ruth Van Every in Lincoln Park Chicago as crowds watched. Police pursued the suspect along North Avenue, but initial stops yielded alibis and no arrest.
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Mollie the Clipper
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Ruth van Every
North Hermitage Avenue
van Every
Miss van Every
Park Commission
Policeman Williams
Carlson
Williams
North Avenue
North Halsted Stree
Burial of Maria Murphy in Vinegar Hill Catholic Cemetery
Remains of Maria Murphy who died in Spokane Washington last Monday arrived Wednesday evening escorted by her sister Miss Ella Murphy of Keystone South Dakota. The funeral took place at 9 30 Thursday from Ross undertaking rooms to Vinegar Hill Catholic Cemetery for burial.
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Vinegar Hill
Maria Murphy
Spokane
Wash
Ella Murphy
Keystone
S. D
Ross’ Undertaking
Death of Maria Murphy Reported in Spokane
Word was received of the death in Spokane Washington of Miss Maria Murphy a former resident of this city. The remains will be brought here for burial and further particulars will appear later.
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Washington
Spokane, Wash
Maria Murphy
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Horug
Elm Avenue
Messrs. Fox, Hild and McNabb
Boom
Herald
Will
Thief With Scissors
Matt Beaton & Co
Hurst’s Clothing Store
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