Galena High to Graduate Nine in June Exercises
Galena high school will hold commencement on Thursday June 14 in Turner hall. Nine graduates will deliver orations and papers with music and an address from a board of education member. The class includes Percy Hicks Mannie Guggenheim Emma Frieswecker Alice Atkinson Della Atkinson Louis McDermott Adelbert Asmus Lilian Simmons and Mary Westwick.
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Galena High School
Turner Hall
Board of Education
Percy Hicks
Mannie Guggenheim
Emma Frieswecker
Alice Atkinson
Della Atkinson
Louis McDermott
Adelbert Asmus
Lilian Simmons
Mary Westwick
Tragic Freight Accident Claims Life of James Trew at East Dubuque
James W. Trew, 65, of 63 Dell Street Dubuque, was killed Thursday afternoon in the R R yards at East Dubuque after being struck by an Illinois Central freight train. He suffered severe injuries and died at his home shortly after. The accident occurred near East Cabin, a quarter mile below the depot, while he walked the track en route to Dubuque.
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East Dubuque
James W. Trew
Illinois Central
Dell Street
Dubuque
East Cabin
Mr. Trew
Trew
Carnival Arrives as Galena Prepares for June Show
Part of the Carnival company arrives in Galena this morning for a June engagement. A carload of equipment arrives Friday as workmen begin unloading. Galena is the opening city for the circuit, with tents to be pitched after the remainder arrives. The carnival, one of the circuit’s best, expects large crowds and many hires before the opening day.
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Galena
Carnival Company
Medley Club members tour Sinsinawa mound Wisconsin
Members of the Medley Club, a literary group of prominent ladies, drove to Sinsinawa mound in Wisconsin on Thursday. They lunched there and planned a dinner, while the Dominican sisters’ college grounds and surrounding forest were noted as scenic. Miners lodge No. 21%, A. F. and A. M., met for work with four candidates and a banquet planned afterward.
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Medley Club
Wisconsin Mound
Sinsinawa Mound
Wis
Wisconsin
Dominican Sisters
A. F
A. M
FourYearOld Sylvester Pierson Dies at Home
Sylvester Pierson aged four died at his Franklin street home at 11 o’clock Tuesday after several weeks illness. Death was due to lung and heart trouble. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the house.
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Sylvester Pierson
Franklin Street
Sunday School Convention Plans Advance in Jo Daviess County
The Jo Daviess County Sunday School Association met at the Y M C A to map the August Elizabeth convention. County officials Bray and Miss Mattie Lewis attended with President R M Spensley as Henry Moser of Sheridan NL is named state worker. a large delegate turnout is expected.
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Jo Daviess County Sunday School Association
Bray
Council Hill
Mattie Lewis
Warren
Pres. R. M. Spensley
Henry Moser
Sheridan
Elizabeth
Kankakee
R. M. Spensley
Hicks
Brown
Scales Mound
Lion and the Mouse to Open at Illinois Theatre in Chicago
The Illinois Theatre in Chicago announces a summer engagement for The Lion and the Mouse starting Sunday night May 27. The play follows a powerful financier allied with a Washington senatorial clique who targets a judge's career, highlighting money’s corrupting influence in American politics and weaving a compelling love story through its dramatic scenes.
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Chicago
Illinois Theater
New York City
H. B. Harris
New York
Harris
Washington
Supreme Court
Farmers Planting Corn Amid Cold Stretch
Farmers in the county are busy planting corn this week after a warm spell. Some began a week ago but held back due to cold weather. South of the area farmers report almost all cereal crops planted.
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Here
Child Laid to Rest in Greenwood Cemetery
The funeral for Sylvester Pierson was held Thursday at 2 o'clock from the late home to Greenwood cemetery where the remains were interred.
Hobo Demands Can At Livery Barn Then Buys Tin Pail
A hobo thirsty after a long fast visited McKague's livery barn seeking a beer can. Told none were kept for drink, he bought a tin pail to hold a gallon and filled it at a nearby saloon. He drank, tied the can to a string, and moved toward the railroad yards to leave the city.
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Livery Barn
McKague
Northwestern officials visit for property inspection at noon
A special car carrying Northwestern officials arrived here at noon Thursday. The inspection of the company's property followed, then the party returned to Madison. Among them was W. D. Cantillion, assistant general manager, formerly a conductor famed for handling a tough suburban Chicago crowd and collecting tickets, leading to his promotion.
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The
Northwestern
Madison
W. D. Cantillion
Cantillion
Chicago
Stockton Saloon Keeper Faces Damage Suit Over Liquor
A Stockton saloon keeper may stand trial for damages after selling liquor to a man at his wife’s prohibition orders. The intoxicated man later had a runaway accident and remained bedridden until Easter. Once able, he visited the saloon again, drank the money for groceries, and the wife now plans to sue.
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Stockton
Death Calls Another Mrs F J Kolb
Mrs F J Kolb died at her parents home on Dewey Avenue after months of illness. Born Elizabeth C Doran in 1862 she married F J Kolb in 1885 and left a husband two brothers and a sister. Remains were taken to Elizabeth and burial occurred Friday after a funeral at St Marys Catholic church.
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F. J. Kolb
Kolb
Mrs. Kolb
Elizabeth C. Doran
Elizabeth
Charles
Frank
Henry
Mary
William Doran
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Memorial Day Observances and Veterans Graves in Galena
Memorial Day activities are muted with no public exercises. The E. D. Kittee Post G A R will decorate graves. Judge William Rippin is invited to speak in Scappsville. Galena hosts nearly 150 Civil War veterans buried in unmarked or unknown graves as the last veterans pass away.
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E. D. Kittee
Grand Army Post
Judge Rippin
William Rippin
Scappsville
Rippin
Dubuque
Galena
Land of Peace
Eternal Life
Obituary of Catherine Classen the German born Illinois resident
Catherine Classen born December 9 1831 at Brunsbuttel Germany died April 12 1906 after a five year illness at her daughter Mrs W E Mougin Rice township Ill aged 75 years 4 months 3 days She married John Siedenburg in 1859 and moved to Woodbine township Daviess County Ill later relocating to Rice township to be with her daughter She leaves her husband three daughters Sophia predeceased her and son John plus sister Mrs F Thiesen of New Jersey and other relatives Funeral 9 am Monday April 16 at home conducted by Rev Crissman Galena interment Greenwood cemetery pallbearers A Jennings J B Schuler J T Turner J Beadle P Gerlich R B White
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Catherine Classen
Brunsbuttel
Germany
W. E. Mougin
Rice Township
Ill
John Siedenburg
America
Woodbine Township
Daviess County
Sophia
John Hagie
Elizabeth
Celia
John
F. Thiesen
J. Beadle, P. Gerlich and
R. B. White
Harp Orchestra Engaged for June Commencement
The Galena Harp orchestra will perform at Elizabeth on June first for the commencement exercises and also provide music for Lena High School's June commencement.
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Elizabeth
Galena Harp Orchestra
Lena High School
Licensed to Marry in Pittsfield and City
A marriage license was granted Thursday to R. F. Barton of Pittsfield Illinois and Miss Edna Rippin of this city.
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R. F. Barton
Pittsfield
Edna Rippin
Galena Hosts Week Long Carnival and Mining Parade
The Eagles plan a June 5 to 9 carnival with free attractions and parades. Highlights include a floral parade, mining and farmers days, visiting Eagles, firemen’s day, grand floats, and nightly fireworks aboard the Great Van Normans Spiral Tower attraction. The event draws visitors from Wisconsin and Daviess County.
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Committee On
Egles
Order
Galena
American Flag Association Urges Flag Day Observance
The American Flag association calls on mayors editors schools and patriotic groups to observe the 129th anniversary of the flag on June 14 1906. It asks displays on municipal buildings editorial coverage school programs and public pledges of loyalty to promote nationwide observance.
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American Flag Association
American Patriotic Societies
United States
Burglary At Watson Farm Leads To Aftermath
Robbers entered the Watson home three miles northwest of Freeport on the Lena road and drugged the family with chloroform. They stole $45 in cash before fleeing. Several children fell seriously ill but are expected to recover.
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Alexander Watson
Watson
Freeport Journal
Ball Player Tracey Signs with Galena Nine
Mr Tracey the well known ball player who played with the Bloomington team is in the city and has signed with the Galena nine.
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Mr. Tracey
Bloomington
Galena Nine
Barrington & Hall Coffee Tin Offer in 1 lb Cans
Advertises Barrington and Hall Best Peaberry Coffee in 1 lb tins and Santos Coffee with pricing for seven pounds and canned goods.
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Barrington & Hall
Santos
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