Galena businessmen weigh $25000 desk plant plan
About forty Galena citizens attend a Galena Business Men's Association meeting to consider Chicago's Dearborn Desk Co plan to establish a desk factory in the Hubbard Furniture Plant. Alexander Samuel seeks $25000 in bonds. Mayor Scheerer backs the project and a three member committee is appointed to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Business Men's Association
Alexander Samuels
Chicago
C. C G. Mathey
Samuels
Dearborn Desk Company
Galena
Scheerer
Hubbard Furniture Factory
Galena National Bank
Samuel
United States
Rocky Mountains
Galena Factory Hopeful as Investigation Starts
Mr Caulkins was placed before the house and carried. Mr Mathey appointed Walter Ford Chas Merrill and A L Caukins to the investigation committee with power to act. The committee will begin work at once and report in a few days. Sentiment favors the proposition and a factory may be established here. Samuels leaves for Chicago but expects to return soon, believing success and a Galena location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caulkins
Mathey
Walter Ford
Chas, Merrick
A. L. Caukins
Samuels
Chicago
Galena
Praiseworthy Write-Up From Marsden Black Jack Mine
James Hutton of Black Jack Mine commends J H Lewis Tribune correspondent at Platteville for a May 19 1906 letter from Waukesha praising his Marsden Black Jack article. The note thanks Lewis for sticking to facts and avoiding fixed dividend claims and expresses sincere appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hutton
Black Jack
Tribunes
J. H. Lewis
Tribune
Platteville
Waukesha
Wis
Galena Tribune
Lewis
Sam
Elgin Watch, Monogramed Ring Key Clues In Nevada Bodies
In Elgin Michigan on May 25 a young man about 25 and an older man were found dead in Nevada’s Death Valley. The younger wore gold front teeth and a handsome gold Elgin movement watch. the ring bore the letter H and the initials M G H. The older man appeared insane before death, with fingers worn to the bone as he dug a sand hole seeking water. Both bodies were nearly nude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Movement
Valley of Death
Nevada
Carnival equipment consignments arrive for city show
Another consignment of carnival freight was received today for the carnival folks. The entire show will be in town early next week and ready to open on June. Tents will go up as soon as shows are on the ground and the big show will commence business. A large crowd is expected for opening day and the entire week should be busy.
Base Ball Supplies and Prices From Des Moines Ad
The local ad lists baseball equipment with prices from 10c to 1.26 for bats and 5.00 for gloves and mitts, notes agents for Spalding and Reach, and promotes low outfit prices. Also mentions Reed Smoot expulsion from the senate and a card party at Feehan ball, plus a silk sale in Galena at Coatsworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Reach
Smoot
Des Moines
Presbyterian Assembly
Reed Smoot
Senate
Feehan Ball
Galena
Coatsworth’s
New Fly Torments Horses in Galena Region
Farmers report a new small elongated fly that sits in horses ears causing raw bleeding ears and distress. The insect appeared about a week ago and has grown more numerous daily, spurring use of mosquito netting. Cattle and other animals are affected less. owners seek veterinary guidance on remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Fly screens save homes and old timers boast
The article observes fly screens as a modern life saver and money saver, contrasting old methods with the store bought and homemade options. An Oldest Inhabitant recalls mosquitos, smudge fires, and busy harvest dinners while Anxious Parent worries about children letting flies inside.
Death of Mrs John Kunz After Burns Near Hazel Green
Mrs John Kunz of Jefferson near Hazel Green Wisconsin died from severe burns suffered while near a cook stove. She fainted while preparing dinner and fell onto boiling water, badly burning her hands and arms. She endured days of pain before passing away Saturday at age 15, leaving a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kunz
Hazel Green
Jefferson
Wis
Church Being Painted at St Marys Me Nominee
St Marys Catholic church at Me nominee is being painted. The interior will be repainted and decorated. The work is almost half completed and when finished will cost about $2,000. John R Dayton of West Diggings delivered several fine calves to Miller Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Menominee
John R. Dayton
West Diggings
Miller Bros
Will Commence Drilling on Michael Ehrler Land
Mr Dinsdale of Appleton Wisconsin arrives in the city with drills and machinery to work on Michael Ehrler land leased for mining. The drill will commence operations at once and the land will be thoroughly proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ehrler
Dinsdale
Appleton
Wis
Drought Relief as Rain Hits Farmland After Dry Spell
Rain fell across the region easing a long drought that had crippled hay oats and small fruit crops. An estimated inch of water soaked ground with thunder and lightning causing minor telephone outages but little damage. Farmers report potential crop relief though some areas saw sparse rainfall and ongoing shortages loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Grant County
Savanna
West
Writ of Attachment Seizes Goods Ready for Shipment
A civil action before Justice Clark involved Philips who had packed his household goods for shipment to Oelwein. A writ of attachment was served on the Burlington car, halting its start. Speohl recovered 5 for wages. Taylor, ice dealer, sought 7. Judgment in Taylor’s favor may follow. court had not reached a decision by 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Philips
Oelwein
Burlington
Taylor
Phillips
Speohl
Doc Rogers Keeps Trained Owls and Eagle as Pets
Doc Rogers operates a saloon on Commerce street and houses several trained animals. Two owls, two cats, an eagle, and a mink perform tricks and respond to commands. The animals, kept in a cage, live together contentedly under Rogers' supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc” Rogers
Doc’ Rogers
Commerce Street
Minnesota Day Limited and Chicago Day Limited Introduced
The Burlington launches the Minnesota Day Limited from Chicago on June 16 at 6:20 a.m. arriving St. Paul by 10 p.m. and Minneapolis at 10:85. The Chicago Day Limited returns from Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m., reaches St Paul at 8:20 p.m., and arrives in Chicago at 9:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
St. Paul
Minnesota
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Pag
Ice Machine to Supply City Ice From Creamery Plant
The John Newman Creamery Company plans to install a five ton capacity ice machine, first of its kind in the city. Made by Boland Machine Co of Chicago, the machine will be shipped soon and operational in about two weeks. It could cut ice costs to 65 cents per ton, with potential citywide stock ownership and a $7,000 to $10,000 plant investment for Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newman Creamery Company
King Winter
Boland Machine Company
Chicago
Galena
Pretty Romance Binds Henry Volz and Catherine Kaffer in America
A Mt. Carroll wedding united Henry Volz of near Lanark and Catherine Kaffer from Germany. The couple, lovers since Germany, married at the Eshelman home with Rev. Yeakel officiating. They will start housekeeping on their farm as friends gather from Lanark area to bless their union.
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Germany
America
Mt. Carroll
Wm. Eshelman
Henry Volz
Near Lanark
Catherine Kaffer
Henry
Miss Kaffer
Eshelman
Will
Lanark
Yeakel
Shannon
Volz
Notable bass and pickerel haul on Galena river outing
Yesterday several anglers enjoyed success near Boden furnace with Harry Green and Frank Wiley among them. In a short time they caught fifteen bass and several fine pickerel, marking the largest Galena river catch in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fshing
Harry Green
Frank Wiley
Boden Furnace
Galena
Young Owl Display Sells at City Carnival
Ben Schonoff of Menominee brought a captured young owl to town. The bird, once lame, was sold to Burrichter Bros and will be displayed during the carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schonoff
Menominee
Burrichter Bros
Berries Getting Scarce As Prices Rise Says Dealers
Local dealers report a rapid fall in strawberry supply and rising wholesale prices. Shortage is general and home grown berries won’t reach markets for three to four weeks. Weather will determine ripening. warm conditions could bring fruit in three weeks, cool wet conditions may extend to four weeks or more. Growers expect a large crop this year and describe plants as in fine condition.
Quick Sand Was Struck At Sand Prairie Drills
Drillers on the Hanover oil fields faced quick sand while drilling near Sand Prairie. They moved the rig to a new site by the Burlington depot after sinking to 250 feet with strong indications of oil. Drilling resumes aiming for a sustainable depth despite prior interference.
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Hanover
Burlington Depot
Mrs Baker Very Ill After Paralytic Stroke
Mrs Baker a long time Galena resident on Hickory Street is critically ill after a paralytic stroke. The 80 plus woman had a stomach cancer for several years and has been sinking rapidly since Wednesday evening.
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Hickory Street
Baker
Galena
Harney's Brick Yard installs cement block maker
Harney has purchased a machine for making cement building bricks and blocks and has installed it at his brick yards on upper Franklin street. The device can turn out many cement blocks daily and is a valuable addition to the brick yard as cement building blocks are widely used in construction nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harney
Upper
Pranklin Street
Special Board Meeting To Fix Teacher Wages Tonight
A special session of the board of education is held this evening to set wages for newly elected teachers and assign them to their school positions. The occasion is described as important and interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Mining land is sold to West Diggings promoters
Two farms at West Diggings totaling 295 acres sold to a mining syndicate for about 95 dollars per acre. O. P. David Mining Co reports machinery in place and two shafts begun. multiple ore sheets found in nearby drillings including lead, zinc, and jack. Nagel and Steil mining firms announce new strikes with meetings scheduled for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Diggings
Patrick McDonald
James Reinecke
O. P. David Mining Company
Nagel Mining Company
Steil Mining Company
City debates Franklin Street paving and sidewalk costs
Residents push to pave Franklin Street amid debates on who pays the bill. The city supports a one third share while residents would cover the rest, arguing the street is essential and improvements already shown. Officials note cement curbing before brick could cost 20 to 26 cents per foot, with sidewalks not mandatory. The outcome hinges on funding and enforcement of new law.
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Franklin Street
Farmer Charged With Forcing Children To Plow Corn
Oshkosh Wisconsin May 24 a farmer five miles southwest of Neenah was charged after witnesses said he hitched four of his seven children to a corn plow and pulled the implement while he guided it through a ten acre truck garden. The humane society inspector secured the children’s schooling and noted most were under 14 and illiterate. The farmer claimed the implement was light and used only to stir top soil.
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Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Wis
Neenah
Oshkosh and
Wilkie
Fox River Valley Humane Society
Social events at First Methodist church and Coatsworth sale
The Home and Foreign Missionary society met at John Fiddick’s home to discuss West Africa. Mrs. J W Coatsworth and Miss Florence Coatsworth hosted about thirty friends for six hand euchre with prizes to Miss Nettle Welsh and Mrs A W Glessner. Turner hall lectures drew large young audiences and Miss Snyder hosted St Martha's Guild. Coatsworth sale advertised with bargains and an 8 o'clock start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John Fiddick
West Africa
J. W. Coatsworth
Florence Coatsworth
Nettle Welsh
A. W. Glessner
Turner Hall
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Hubbard
Hill Street
A. L. Caulkins
R. Bratton
Death Valley
Plumber’s Union
Insane Asylum
Newman Creamery Company
Fair Grounds
Clinton
Coover
Tracy
Kane See
Mrs. Baker
Montpbort
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