Memorial Day Observances in Galena and Surrounding Towns
Memorial Day activities in Galena were subdued with no formal program and graves decorated with flowers and flags. Judge William Rippin spoke at Schappsville with 600 to 800 attendees. East Dubuque and Hazel Green held ceremonies led by local clergy, educators, and the G A R with parades, speeches, and songs.
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Galena
Judge Rippin
Schappsville
Hazel Green
East Dubuque
Dubuque
Grand Army Post
William Rippin
Brooker
Presbyterian Church of
That Place
O. B. Taylor
M. J. Platt
Market Square
James Harvey
Wm. Chandler
John Oats
Cuba City
Town Hall
Fifty Little Girls
Cuba
Lincoln
Agnes Williams
Albria B. Olson
Platteville
D. M. Gorman
St. Joseph’s College
America
D. Eb, McGrath
Contractor Faces Vandalism on East Dubuque Streets
East Dubuque contractor B. Bergman reported that as his macadam paving neared half completion an unknown vandal dug up and tried to ruin the work. The motive appears to be spite aimed at another contractor who bid higher. City Attorney M. J. Dillon may be consulted as investigations proceed.
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East Dubuque
Bergman
M. J. Dillon
Operator Resigns From Pitcher Telephone Exchange
Miss Sarah Swing resigns as operator at the Pitcher telephone exchange effective tonight. A popular and long serving employee, her departure surprises subscribers and management. She will be replaced by Miss Addie Bergman as day operator, with Miss Weinen taking Bergman’s night shift.
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Sarah Swing
Pitcher Telephone Co
Pitcher Telephone Exchange
Miss Swing
Addie Bergman
Miss Weinen
Miss Bergman
Burlington Introduces New Coast Train Between Chicago and Minneapolis
Burlington launches a limited coast bound train linking Chicago Minneapolis and the coast with an average 35 mph speed. It will reach Galena Junction northbound at 2 45 PM and return at 6 60. The Dubuque and St Louis train is to be annulled with Savanna serving transfer connections for St Louis passengers.
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Burlington
Chicago
Minneapolis
the Tribune
Galena Junction
Dubuque
St. Louis
Savanna
Strike Near Black Jack Mine Reveals Ore Vein
A drill near the Black Jack mine, north of the city, struck disseminated lead ore in the Geber land. The first hole reached 95 feet, with over 30 feet of ore. a second hole is now being drilled in hopes of greater richness. The land is leased by J A Garver for Illinois Lead and Zinc Company with capitalist partners.
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Geber
Black Jack
J. A. Garver
Illinois Lead and Zinc Company
the Tribune
Pordon
Mifflin Camp
Court Grants Two Year Divorce Injunction in Burbridge Case
Frank M. Burbridge of this city is barred from remarrying for two years from the signing date of a divorce decree granted to his wife who accused him of adultery. Judge Puterbaugh ordered attorney Mann to present further evidence this morning, sealing the decree after a second divorce suit filed by the wife.
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Frank Burbridge
Frank M. Burbridge
Burbridge
Puterbaugh
Mann
Peoria Star
Very Hard Luck Three Games Are Lost in Two Days
The Galena baseball squad endured a brutal two day stretch with multiple injuries after a Tuesday 7 to 3 loss at Morrison. Green sustained a leg injury and cannot walk, Kane has an injured finger, Quinn hurt a leg, and Meneguin sprained an arm as they head to Muscatine to face Moline where Strong yielded 13 to 3, then 3 to 1 losses.
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Strong
Moline
Galena
Morrison
Green
Kane
Quinn
Joe Meneguin
Muscatine
Parish
Tracey
Squirrels blamed for lowering song birds on Rock Island
Col 8 E Blunt of Rock Island arsenal reports squirrels harming song birds on the island in the Mississippi. He notes nests and eggs are damaged and some squirrels may be killed to protect the birds. Also notices about a Musicale at South Church, a high school vs eighth grade baseball game, and a Black Hawk Aerie meeting for carnival planning.
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Rock Island
8. E. Blunt
Arsenal
Mississippi
Military Department
Blunt
Black Hawk Aerie No. 952
Jd. J. Bulberg
W. Pres
Town Clock Fund Update and Local Dance Report
Occasional notes mention the Town Clock Fund totaling $421100 after prior references to $419.5 cash. A large number of Galena youths attended the Hazel Green dance last night with the Galena Harp Orchestra providing music. Ladies wore white canvas oxfords. coats were available at Coatsworth's.
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Hazel Green
Galena
Quail Prosper in Alabama Release
Game Warden Chetlain reports many young quail this spring and strong, healthy birds from Alabama stock. He says there will be good shooting in the fall when season opens, with hundreds of hatchlings and increasing numbers beyond early expectations.
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Chethin
Chetlain
Alabama
Business Men Favor Securing Dearborn Desk Factory
A Galena committee studies the Dearborn Desk company of Chicago seeking local investment. They evaluate manager Samuel’s pledge to locate in Galena if $12,000 is raised by bonds. Early canvassing shows enough interest to likely establish the factory, though final determination will come in a few days. A horticultural society meeting is set for Saturday at Mrs. Dawson’s Park avenue home.
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Dearborn Desk Company
Chicago
Business Men's Association
Samuel
Galena
The
Horticultural Society
Mrs. Dawson
Park Avenue
Milwaukee Highland Mining Company
Power & Mining Machinery Company of
Milwaukee
Red Jacket
Platteville
Local Inventor Unveils Hygro Clock For Home Humidity Readings
James Cowling of New York, representing EB Kessling Thermometer, announces a new simple hygro clock for home use. The device places two similar thermometers dry and wet, with a wick, using evaporation to measure humidity. When air is saturated both readings match, signaling 100 percent humidity.
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James Cowling
EB. Kessling Thermometer Company
New York
Mr. Cowling
Cowling
Assiatjing
Anarchy Rally Ends With Flag Incident in Chicago
Emma Goldman and Berkman key speakers as 500 anarchists gather at Brand's hall memorial for Haymarket martyrs. A child’s flag is torn and trampled, sparking cheers and a police delay before Berkmann and Goldman wrap the event in a controversial eulogy of violence. Police say action was not taken due to lack of immediate evidence.
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Chicago
Alexander Berkmann
Henry C. Frick
Homestead
Stephen K. Healy
Chicago Avenue
Berkmann
Emma Goldman
Brand's Hall
Haymarket
Miss Goldman
Frick
Broke Quarantine Roscoe Man Escapes to Wisconsin
A Roscoe resident fled quarantine and crossed into Wisconsin to Beloit while authorities struggle to reclaim him. Twenty two quarantine cases are enforced strictly and township officers demand compliance as neighbors monitor the houses. The situation is believed controlled with no further trouble expected.
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Roscoe
Liberty
Wisconsin
Beloit
Savanna Man Severed Limbs in Falls Under Railroad Car
Alfred Schunemann of Savanna met a terrible accident at Freeport while trying to board an Illinois Central freight train. He slipped and was crushed beneath the wheels, losing both legs at the knees. He is 27 and lives with his mother in Savanna.
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Savanna
Freeport
Illinois Central
Alfred Schunemann
Piano Buyers Direct Factory to Home
The QO and C. Kruehmer Music Co offer direct factory pricing for pianos. Save from $50 to $100 and choose from ten leading makes. Send for a catalogue and current prices.
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Qo, C. Kruehmer Music Co
Dawson Attends YMCA Secretaries Meeting in Indianapolis
F L Dawson local YMCA secretary departs this evening for the international YMCA secretaries meeting in Indianapolis. The gathering runs from tomorrow through Saturday with an instructive program and several regional secretaries expected to attend. Notice Hose Company No. 5 this evening. John A Geiger Foreman.
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S. L. Dawson
Indianapolis
F.L. Dawson
Hose Company No. 5
John A. Geiger
Judge Shaw Dies in Mount Carroll at 74
Mt. Carroll mourns Judge Shaw a longtime attorney and former 13th district judge. He came to the town as an infant with his parents, married to Miss Webb of Galena, and died at age 74 after an eight to ten month illness. Funeral is planned for Sunday.
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Mt. Carroll
Galena
Judge Shaw
Miss Webb
Ancient coin dated 1696 treasured by collector Etherly
Geo W Etherly of this city owns an ancient copper coin bearing the date 1696 issued by the Irish nation. It is about the size of a 26 cent piece and worth perhaps a penny, though Etherly has been offered a handsome sum and declines to sell. The coin’s true value is unknown but it holds great value to the collector.
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Geo. W. Etherly
Jury Discharges After Grand Jury Findings In East Dubuque Case
The grand jury was discharged at 8 PM after issuing twenty three indictments. Among those indicted were James Webster and Isaac Barouski. Percy Eberly failed to appear. Most indictments will be revealed after arrests, with trials to follow next week in Galena and East Dubuque.
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James Webster
Isaac Barouski
East Dubuque
Percy Eberly
Barouski
Duffy
Ast Dubuque
Base Ball Goods and Accessories at Low Prices
Base balls and gear priced from 6 to 126 cents, bats 6c to 1.00, gloves 11c to 4.00, masks up to 3.00, body protectors 7c to 5.00. We carry Spalding and Reach lines with special low prices on full outfits and uniforms. Ladies white canvas oxfords priced at 98c at Coatsworth's.
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Spalding
Reach
Mines News Reports High Grade Ore Find Boosting Local Company
The St Anthony mine uncovers a thick seam of glassy black rock ore unseen in years boosting the companys value. Five men work this site while a power plant and expanded workforce are planned.
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St. Anthony
Eastern Capitalis
Boston
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