Prominent Mines and Dry Bone Hollow Diggings at Highland
The Highland district hosts an extensive old mining field known as Dry Bone Hollow with tailings from early lessees including Stanley, Ohlerking, Kennedy, Flynn, Rowe Lynch, and Edwards. Rich heaps show high lead and zinc content. the Barnard and Black Jack mines are highlighted as productive. The writer recalls Wisconsin beginnings in 1878 and notes a rugged, largely Irish-Cornish mining community with a history of heavy drinking.
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Highland
Dry Bone Hollow
Doctor Stanley
Charles Ohlerking
Richard Kennedy
Mike Flynn
Rowe Lynch & Company
Vivian Harvey
Platteville
Rowe Lynch Company
Thomas Edwards
Highland Camp
Charles Ohlgrking
Madison
University
Stanley
Highland Mining Company
Barnard
Halsomer
Wisconsin
Avoca
Prairie du Chien
C. M. & St. Paul Ry
Thomas Kennedy
Badger Mining Exchange
Tom
Kennedy
Thomas
Andrew
William
Far West
Rowes
Muldooneys
Mannings
Crossgroves
Connors
Sullivans
Harvey Boys
Mt Carroll Merchant Dies After Long Illness
Thomas Squires a longtime Mt Carroll merchant died Tuesday at 4 pm after a 24 hour unconscious spell. He was about 67, a 50 year resident who came from Springville New York to join Blake and Stowell, later purchasing the hardware and implement business and remaining at that stand all his life. Mt Carroll Democrat.
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Thomas Squires
Springville, N. Y
Mt. Carroll
Missing Guilford Woman and Son Feared Dead in San Francisco Quake
Reports from Guilford township say Mrs. Bastian and her son, longtime residents, were in San Francisco during the earthquake and fire. No word has come since, though a letter before the disaster hinted the son might be home soon. Relatives fear the worst and may seek an official search to confirm survivors or casualties. Diamond Gossip notes Clinton, Palmettos games, umpire move, and minor league signings nearby.
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San Francisco
Bastian
Galena
Coatsworth's ad promotes base ball gear and silk sale
Local shop advertises base ball supplies from Spalding and Reach with low prices and full outfits. Also notes a silk sale promise and urges readers to check the store's ad in the paper.
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Spalding
Rural Routes to Display Signals on Mailboxes
Post office order from Washington requires rural delivery patrons to place visible signals on boxes when leaving mail for pickup effective July 1. Carriers will skip unmarked boxes, and must lower signals after collection if no mail remains. Simple devices are acceptable and signals must be displayed during deposits.
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P. V. DeGrew
Washington, D
Cur
Galena Court to Hear City Water Case Monday
The May term of the circuit court in Galena opens Monday with Judge Errand presiding. Cases include City of Galena vs Galena Water Company over damages from the Galena high school fire, now set for argument after a new declaration. One criminal case, Isaac Barouski of East Dubuque, faces burglary and larceny charges. The term is expected to be short with many cases carried to fall.
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Circuit Court
Errand
Dixon
Galena
Isaac Barouski
East Dubuque
Birthday Surprise For Miss Alice Young On Fulton Street
Miss Alice Young was surprised by friends last evening on Fulton Street to celebrate her birthday. Guests arrived secretly, refreshments followed, and the gathering ended with cheerful departures.
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Miss Alice Young
Fulton Street
Rider Thos Temperly Injured When Horse Fell
Thos Temperly of Rawlins was hurt Wednesday morning when his horse slipped and fell crushing and bruising his foot. He traveled to the city for medical care and will be confined to his home for some time.
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Thos
Temperly
Rawlins
Hearst Invests in Morseville Mine Venture With Chicago Capital
The Warren Sentinel Leader reports William Randolph Hearst and Chicago capitalists are reopening a mine near Morseville. A shaft 80 feet deep has been sunk and two 80 horse power boilers installed. About $75,000 invested. heavy ore extraction under way. Local atmosphere shifts to metropolitan tones amid push for success.
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Warren Sentinel
William Randolph Hearst
Chicago
Morseville
Prominent Dubuquer dies after long illness
Dubuque Iowa May 24 William D Stewart pioneer settler and leading citizen of Dubuque county died at his country home at 450 pm after a long period of ill health at age 90 He had been sick since early Wednesday morning leaving four daughters Mrs C H Eightey Mrs M H Waples Miss Helen Stewart and Miss Mary Stewart a son William Stewart a stepson Joseph Wilson and three grandchildren Mrs McMullen Miss Waples and Miss Eighmey surviving.
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Dubuque
Towa
Wiliam d. Stewart
Dubuque County
Stewart
C. H. Eightey
M. H. Waples
Helen Stewart
Mary Stewart
William Stewart
Joseph Wilson
McMullen
Waples
Eighmey
Notice of Galena business meeting and Dearborn Desk proposal
A special Business Men's association meeting is set for this evening at 8 p.m. in the council chambers to discuss a significant city proposal from the Dearborn Desk company of Chicago. Also, a Saturday Y M C A junior hike will meet at 9 o'clock with a lunch basket to spend the day at the Rifle Range and explore nature.
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Business Men's Association
Council Chambers
Galena
Dearborn Desk Company
Chicago
C. C. Mathey
D. J. Beaton
Sec
Purg in at Babel lead mine replaces insufficient pump
The Babel lead mine in operation this week installs a new pump from Albert Morrill with greater capacity to remove water, replacing the previously used pump deemed insufficient. The Warren Sentinel-Leader reports the upgrade.
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Babel
Albert Morrill
Warren Sentinel
Pleasant Gathering at the Ross Home
A group of friends met at the Misses Ross on Beach Street yesterday afternoon for a few pleasant hours. They played a six handed game and enjoyed light refreshments as the visit concluded.
Rain Stops High School vs YMCA Baseball Game
Rain halted the baseball game at the fair grounds yesterday in the seventh inning with YMCA leading 11 to 1 over the high school nine. John Fritz of England arrived last evening and stayed with his sister Miss Mary Fritz in this city.
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Fairgrounds
Y.M. C. A. Ooys
John Frits
England
Mary Fritz
Three Die In Storm Sweeps Chicago And Suburbs
Chicagoand suburbs faced a severe thunderstorm at noon injuring several and killing three. Wires were downed and homes damaged while rainfall flooded fields and disrupted transport. Victims include John Dichow of West Hammond Steinbach a farmer and Mrs Whiting aged 36. Al Cates and others at the stockyards were stunned or injured.
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Chicago
Hammond
Ind
Monroe
State
Federal
John Dichow
West
Steinbach
al Cates
Stockyards
Oliver Evans
Michael McGowen
West Forty-second Street
Twenty three indicted in lynching case in Springfield
Springfield grand jury returned twenty three indictments charging manslaughter against as many alleged members of the mob that hanged and burned three negroes Fred Coker Horace Duncan and Will Allen on April fourteenth. Names of the accused not divulged but many prominent local business and social figures are believed involved. Prosecuting officials promise vigorous prosecution.
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Springfield
Fred Coker
Horace Duncan
Will Allen
Patterson
Kenninsh
Return from Galesburg highlights G A R encampment
Captain Vincent reports a large crowd and gracious entertainment at the fortieth annual Illinois G A R encampment in Galesburg. The Mother Blekerdyke monument was unveiled and dedicated as part of the event. Local veterans Thos Trevarthan Frank Murray and Robert Kilpatrick attended. FE W Moore of Galena Iron Works spoke of mine activity at Platteville. Andrew Jennings of Rice township visited. Jos Gladden, wounded last week by a falling drill, has recovered enough to be out.
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Vincent
Galesburg
Ilinois G. A. R
Mother Blekerdyke
Thos, Trevarthan
Frank Murray
Robert Kilpatrick
FE. W. Moore
Galena Iron Works
Platteville
Andrew Jennings
Rice Township
Jos, Gladden
Grant Birthday association holds annual meeting at city hall
The Grant Birthday association met at Mayor Scheerer’s office last evening. The financial report for the past year was read and officers for the coming year were elected: President Dr. H. T. Dodfrey. Vice President Chas E Merrick. Secretary J. B. Howard Jr. Treasurer Chas Scheerer. Executive committee includes Chas Westwick, Wm F Blesmann, Chas Allen, J Guggenheim, M J Dillon. A vote of thanks was given to Judge Grosscup for the memorial address and to retiring president E W Montgomery.
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Grant Birthday Association
Lightning Strikes Barn Kills Livestock in Menominee Township
A large three story barn owned by John Stokle in Menominee township burned after a lightning strike Wednesday night after 6 pm. Four head of horses, one cow and five calves perished, along with 20 tons of hay and feed. Loss estimated at about $3,000 with one third insured.
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Menominee Township
John Stokle
Stokes
Lady Manager Of Rowley Mine Shines In District
Mrs Sarah Steenberg of Chicago principal owner and manager of the Rowley mine near Buncombe visited the city today. She is noted as the district’s only lady mine manager and has turned a run down operation into a productive enterprise now showing promise of dividends.
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Steenberg
Rowley
Sarah Steenberg
Chicago
Buncombe
Social Notables Visit Nearby Cities
St Paul resident F S Weidenbaum visited the city yesterday while C W Wallace from Minneapolis conducted business today. W J Gray of Rice township stayed briefly in the city. Martin Bonadour Jr spent a few days at Platteville recently. Philip Allen Jr of Mineral Point Lead and Zinc works was in the city yesterday. Elmer Scott of Vinegar Hill township was here for a few hours. George Ebrler of East Galena sold a driving horse to McKeague Bros. Kempter returned after visiting Platteville Benton and other Wisconsin towns.
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F.S. Weidenbaum
St. Paul
C. W. Wallace
Minneapolis
W. J. Gray
Rice Township
Martin Bonadour, Jr
Platteville
Philip Allen, Jr
Mineral Point Lead and Zinc Works
Elmer Scott
Vinegar Hii Township
George
Licensed to Marry in Menominee Township
A marriage license was today granted to John Hoefel and Miss Anna Wilkins of Menominee Township.
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John Hoefel
Anna Wilkins
Menominee’ Township
New Industry for Galena Could Employ 200 Men
Galena may attract a large manufacturing plant from the Dearborn Desk Company of Chicago. Owner Alexander Samuel plans to locate here and meet the Galena Business Men’s Association to decide on establishing the factory. If chosen, machinery would be rushed in and operations would start almost immediately, employing about 150 to 200 workers year round.
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Galena
Alexander Samuel
Dearborn Desk Company
Chicago
Samuel
Galena Business Men's Association
West
United States
Scheerer
Mineral Point District Sees Work Delay Despite Active Shafts
In Mineral Point this week, several major properties like Harris and John Ross show activity but delays prevent completion for at least two weeks. McDermott to start next week, Qemby expanding water management, and old copper ranges probed. Commodity values hold with lead around 27.50 to 33.25 per 1000 and jack near 23.44 per ton amid shifting ore markets.
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Harris Company
John Ross Company
Harris
McDermott Company
John Ross
Qemby Company
Qemby
Jack
Trio
Peacock
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Carroll County
Guilford Township
Clinton
Palmettos
Fons Connolly
Jack Thiery
Logan Squares
Peoria
Bloomington
Coatsworth's
Shapville
John Winter
Presbyterian Church
Schopville
Harlow A. Venable
Cassie Eliza Mahany
Simon
Christian Sam
Scales Mound
Feehan Hall
Twentieth Century Literary Club
H. G. Geiger
Coatsworth
Galena Vs. Water Works Company
Min
Dubuquer
William G. Stewart
Sierce
Suburbs
Sults
Capt. Vincent
Grant Birthday Association Electric
Warkers
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