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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
6
Editor D A Callahan announces a yearly subscription price of 1.50. The Galena Illinois post office handles second class mail. Subscribers missing delivery by mail or carrier should report to the office for prompt attention.
Farmers were scarce at the Saturday market as they toil in fields and miss city sales. Early vegetables and cattle appeared. butter and eggs sold well. The King's Daughters aided Chicago Children Fresh Air fund with a household goods sale. Corn planting advances and crops look promising though rain is light and needed.
The Street Committee awarded the Main Street paving contract to Schnell & Company of Dixon at 1.38 per yard for Main Street and 1.50 per yard for Diagonal Street. Work begins in about two weeks, lasting three to four weeks, with completion by late June. Purington brick from Galesburg will be used and guaranteed to replace any cracked brick free for ten years.
Mrs B F Felt, a near 70 year old Galena resident, slipped in her garden Saturday and dislocated her wrist while spraining a hip. She received immediate care and is on the road to recovery as friends wish for a quick return.
Galena learns that Alfred Bench son of Jos Bench the well known blacksmith will graduate from the State University at Champaign next month. He has nearly completed electrical engineering studies and will be kept on at the university as a teacher at a good salary.
St Martha's Guild gathered Wednesday at the Episcopal church rectory for an enjoyable reception and evening of socializing. Many ladies attended with their husbands as refreshments were served and hours were spent in entertainment.
Louis Reed, a blacksmith on Commerce Street, was injured Saturday when a heavy timber fell as he moved it. His foot suffered severe flesh bruising but no bone breaks, and recovery will take some time.
Andy Brenan, 50, of Gratiot area, was fatally kicked in the head by a horse last Sunday while in a pasture. He walked home, a physician deemed the injury not serious, but Brenan worsened Monday and died en route to his bedside.
The First Presbyterian Church of Savanna opened to the public Sunday. The new church, built at a cost of 910000, stands as one of the city’s finest buildings.
The Turner Society of Galena seeks to buy in all outstanding stock as its eighteen members liquidate the hall assets. Proposals favor selling the hall to Company M for an armory and using proceeds to fund a new opera house on nearby vacant lots. Local businessmen weigh building a modern opera house at an ideal site.
A 30 year old woman from Pleasant Valley was examined by County Judge Rippin on Friday afternoon. The jury found no mental illness and dismissed the case though she appeared despondent and sought asylum. She may be sent to a hospital for treatment.
R J Edwards, a noted city inventor, unveils two major inventions a derailing attachment for car trucks and a device to prevent jolting and side motion on curves. He plans a full sized model, exhibition and thorough testing, predicting broad railroad adoption within years after securing patents.
Improvement underway at the Altona Awning Works building on upper Main Street includes a new front and foundation work. The project marks ongoing modernization of Galena as streets and sidewalks across the city are upgraded with brick paving and more blocks to come within six months.
Geo Quinn of this city found a folded paper inside a tobacco package bearing the name Francis Kerr and address Madison, Manitoba Canada. The note requested the finder reply with his name and address and he has since written back awaiting a response.
A 134 acre tract in West Diggings, owned by James McDonald, has sold to Chicago mining men at about 100 dollars per acre. The land adjoins the West Galena Lead and Zinc company site, with strong prospects reported and development expected soon.
A switch engine in Savanna yards struck a box car loaded with steel rails at 5 o'clock Monday, killing one man and mortally injuring another who later died. Both men were asleep at the end of the car when rails slipped forward pinioning them. they had boarded the train north of Savanna and were strangers to the town, with $50 found on the deceased.
At the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday special services were held for San Francisco relief. The morning collection raised 73.75 for disaster sufferers and will be sent to a relief committee. In the evening Epworth League anniversary featured greeting letters from former pastors and workers and a history-themed address.
Two young boys on upper Main street believe they have found proof the new library is imminent after seeing iron beams stamped Carnegie. They tell a wary companion the beams are the library material, but the claim is quickly questioned.
Miles D. Cottingham aged 69 died at his Benton home Friday at 2 a.m. from stomach cancer. Funeral held Sunday at M E church with Rev Harris officiating. I O O F conducted graveside rites. Benton loses a pioneer known for upright character and lifelong community service.
Visitors poured into Galena on Sunday attracting guests from Bellevue Shullsburg Hazel Green and nearby areas. A group of thirty or more arrived in the forenoon and many attended a ball game at the fairgrounds in bright weather apart from a brief shower at one point.
White and black stockings complete the new bases and uniforms for the Independent baseball team of the city, giving the squad a finished, coordinated look.
Roy W. and Charles L. Gillette recount their experiences during the great quake in San Francisco and Oakland. Roy helped recover bodies at the Empire theatre and rode a launch to the city, witnessing debris, fires, Chinatown destruction, and martial law.
For sale. The Moran house and lots on Spring Street Galena Illinois. Good barn on premises. Inquire of M J Dillon.
Galena defeated Dyersville 8 to 3 at the fairgrounds in a error prone game with many base hits. Debutants Tracy and Connolly impressed locals while Strong and Goerdt led pitching. Bloomington visit Tuesday.
Moriarity, Freeport manager, was fined 10 and ejected for abusing the Oshkosh umpire after a Thursday game. Freeport won 5 to 2 and remains tied for first with La Crosse. A separate Freeport charity game raised nearly 300 for St. Francis and Globe hospitals and the King’s Daughters Settlement. Billy Sunday played center field for the Elks in a 9 to 8 ninth inning victory.
Dozens of young sparrows lie in gutters on Main Street after leaving nests too early. Passersby crush them, creating a mass of feathers and flesh as they travel down the block.
News of Antone J. Foecke’s death reached this city Friday. He died in Chicago, where he had lived for about fifteen years after leaving this town. He was a brother-in-law of L. Helt. The funeral took place in Chicago on Sunday afternoon.
Summer goods featuring silks cottons and linens with per yard prices. Includes Stella batiste Pineapple batiste and Floradora batiste plus printed silks and Swiss fabrics. Emphasis on washable sheers and newest white and colored dress fabrics with sample requests.
Galena Woodmen of the World announce memorial day exercises on Saturday June 8 with grave decorations for about twenty deceased members. Royal Neighbors will assist as services include speeches and music. a procession to the cemetery is anticipated depending on flower availability and carnival postponements.
Workers on the Stirlington and Northwestern railways faced a chaotic moment when five hive boxes of bees were transferred from a Nay line transfer car. Bees escaped into the car yard causing stings and a scramble before the hive was resealed and the operation completed without further trouble.
At a Friday special meeting of the Galena Public Library board Miss Felt announced a conveyance offer for the Newhall and Rochford lots to the library. Directors unanimously accepted. Architects Claude and Stack Madison Wis were chosen to prepare plans for the building with bids to be advertised after plans are prepared. It is understood the houses will be torn down and grounds prepared, providing work for Galena laborers.
John Ravine, a Wilotype operator formerly from Preeport, dies attempting to board a waving passenger train in Hannibal Missouri. A railroad ticket from Hannibal to Jacksonville found in his pocket.
A group of about thirty boys from the Y M C A will camp near an Ice Cave three miles from the city. Judge Spensley and Rev. McDonald spoke at a recent meeting stressing a good start in life and the right path. The outing begins June 19 and lasts ten days with Secretary Dawson accompanying and supervising activities.
A large eight foot pine shake snake was spotted near Thode's store on the hill yesterday afternoon. Bystanders diverted traffic to the center of the street as efforts to kill it failed and it crawled beneath the sidewalk. The creature, one of the largest seen locally in years, is described as non dangerous.
Will King of Dubuque paid a fine in Justice Smith's court at East Dubuque after beating his brother in law James Cotter of East Dubuque. He was later attacked by two others as the scene turned violent. Mrs Cotter, James's wife and King's sister in law, was also assaulted at the same location amid estate business disputes.
About 60 members attended the Stockton lodge gathering as LeRoy Robert Ginn advanced to the third degree. Visitors from Benton joined, two candidates were initiated in the second degree, and a sumptuous banquet followed the lodge work with much enjoyment.
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