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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
5
A publication lists about 175 soldiers buried in Galena cemeteries, many Civil War veterans with some Mexican War soldiers among them. The note honors these men and records their units and affiliations while noting graves decorated with flowers and flags.
Tracey allowed four hits in seven innings and Galena built a 6 2 win over Morrison. Kane doubled, Green made a one handed catch in left, and Quinn led Galena at the plate while Hunt walked twice and Tracey fanned four.
Base balls from 5e to 1.25 dollars gloves 10e to 5.00 masks 10e to 3.00 body protectors 75 cents to 5.00. We carry full line of base ball supplies and offer lower prices. Agents for Spalding and Reach goods. Special rates on full outfits and uniforms.
O C Kraehmer Music Co advertises factory direct piano sales with savings of 50 to 100 dollars and a catalogue featuring ten leading makes. Readers are urged to request the catalogue and prices.
Schnell, contractor for Ga lena street paving, arrived Tuesday and planned to begin Monday morning but work is postponed until after the street carnival. Streets will stay in current condition through the fair.
Walter Geiger of This City will marry Miss Pauline N. Trieb of Dubuque in June. An engagement party at Miss Trieb’s Seminary street home featured lilies of the valley and a musical program with friends from Dubuque and Galena.
Geo. D. Conger of the Anti-Saloon League of Illinois spoke at South Presbyterian church on Sunday. Rain reduced attendance as three city churches joined for the event. Conger outlined the evils of saloons, urged church support to reintroduce the local option bill, and argued taxation without representation should push voters to decide city toleration of saloons.
William Foecking aged about 45 died at his Chicago home on Saturday from lockjaw after a rusty nail puncture in his hand. A former resident of this city he will be brought back here for burial. He was brother in law to H. Fleege and well known locally.
A two story brick office block will replace the Burton building at Main Commerce and Perry streets. The Burton estate owns the site. H J Toepel contractors the project to begin after the carnival and finish as soon as possible. Capt E T Becker of Mt Carroll dies at 1:30 pm Monday. born April 28, 1833 in Bradford County PA. long time resident and former lawyer and official.
A 6 o’clock Tuesday ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church united Otto Willy and Elizabeth McGaugh with only a few invited guests present. Rev Father Bally officiated. George Willy accompanied the groom and a bride’s cousin served as bridesmaid. The couple will reside at a new home on Franklin street after a breakfast reception.
A large gathering of city veterans and Company M attended a Methodist Episcopal service. Rev Mat Lack spoke on liberty’s progress, tracing its rise from Greece to Anglo-Saxon roots, and tied present freedom to biblical teachings, noting slavery’s abolition after the Civil War and urging continued observance of Memorial Day.
Rev Matlack praises Civil War soldiers including Keenan's 300 cavalry at Chancellorsville and Stonewall Jackson's forces. He urges equal rights for all races, honors Memorial Day rituals, and emphasizes wreaths, flags, and remembrance of patriots and departed comrades.
A special agent of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League toured the city Saturday and Sunday to gather evidence against local saloon owners. He posed as a veteran and liquor customer, then arranged card games for money. Saloonmen denounce the tactic as unprincipled though no findings are confirmed. The agent previously stirred Mt Carroll tensions and did not appear in court there either.
Clinton Iowa May 28 Harry Maclay 22 was said to be in advanced TB when examined by Dr C E Eagan of the Illinois health board. Aged Chadwick Illinois man 89 gave a recipe using butter turpentine and organic oil. After five weeks the patient gained six pounds and doctors report rapid recovery with TB disappearing. Maclay will give or send the remedy free to any sufferer as demanded by the donor.
A tribute poem honors fallen soldiers sleeping north and south and abroad. It recalls rough marches, fiery paths, and the peaceful, flower strewn graves of brave sons. Garlands and praise are offered to those who served.
The funeral for William Foecking who died in Chicago was held at 2:30 PM Tuesday from the home of his brother in law H Fleege in West Galena. Remains arrived from Chicago Monday and were taken to the Fleege home before services at St Marys Church and burial at German Catholic Cemetery.
Nearly a hundred East Dubuque residents are summoned for grand jury testimony on slot machine and Sunday closing law violations, forcing cancellation of the Memorial Day parade and celebration planned with G A R post members and civic groups. About 25 leading citizens appeared Tuesday, with 50 more summoned for Wednesday, thinning parade participants. Court activity continues amid a legal holiday as the grand jury may adjourn by Thursday or Friday to reveal indictments.
Larson, 60, a laborer at Galena Junction on the Great Western, suffered paralysis Sunday and was moved to the city hospital. He lives in a tent with his family at the junction and is described as destitute.
The four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Loviing of Menominee township died Saturday night. Funeral held at 16 o clock Tuesday from the home to St Mary's Catholic church in Menominee where services will be held.
The city greets two forthcoming weddings. Miss Olive McCarthy and Frank H. Allard of Dubuque plan to wed June 14. Miss Theresa Bertsch and Edward Toepel will marry in June, both popular figures with many local friends.
Chicago resident Bolt on secret service work denies involvement in anti saloon league probe. He says a Tribune article misrepresented his role stating an agent was in town to collect evidence. He describes the suspect as changing clothes and wearing a tan vest with silver grey hair, about 40, and asks for a strong denial.
A five and a half foot copperhead was killed yesterday at the home of J. A. Barber on the hill. A passerby discovered the reptile in the yard and killed it with a club.
Miss Myrtle Renwick, county superintendent, reports multiple rural schools will end winter terms this week with others closing next week. The county has about 120 districts and similar number of schools, with attendance steady and roads improving. Elizabeth School graduates eight. Apple River and Stockton High Schools expect several graduates next week.
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