Galena social notices and visitor mentions prompt Oct events
Miss Pfeffer of Cuba City was in Galena today. Mrs. Z. Tl. Bennet of Benton was a Galena shopper today. Mr. John Schenk of Gordon's Ferry was a Galena visitor today. Mrs. John Hocking of Seales Mound was shopping in Galena this morning. Galena Reb. Lodge plans public supper and social on Tuesday Oct 24 at Wildey Hall. Epworth League prepares for Hallowe en social at Rev J A Matlack home Oct 18. Christian Endeavor holds social at Miss Clara Burtons country home this evening. Anton Kirschbaum and daughter Mrs Henry Niemeyer of Stockton arrived for relatives visit. Herbert A fuller lecture on Niagara Falls with stereopticon and moving pictures at Y M C A Monday Oct 16. Men from Webb City Mo visiting local mines. W Wright E v Rodgers Frank Nicholson James W Finch of Joplin Mo. Dont forget the chance tomorrow night at Turner Hall 50¢ admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeffer
Cuba City
Galena
Z. Tl. Bennet
Benton
John Schenk
Gordon's Ferry
John Hocking
Seales Mound
Reb. Lodge
Wildey Hall
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
J. A. Matlack
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church
Clara Burton
Anton Kirschbaum
Henry Niemeyer
Stockton
Herbert A. Fuller
Niagara Falls
Y. M. CG
Webb City
W. Wright
E. v. Rodgers
Prank
Nicholson
James W
Finch
Joplin
Oil Field Hope Near Clinton Prompts Local Debate
The Clinton Herald reports on a proposed oil field development about 18 miles above Savanna. Local businessmen including Becker Zoller and Froesehie back stock canvassing with $3,000 target while Davenport investors show strong interest. If successful, Clinton could become a key fuel oil distributor boosting regional growth and spurring further exploration near Rock Island and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Galena
Burling
Barnum
Sand Prairie
Beaumont
Texas
Clinton Herald
Herald
Savanna
Davenport
Clinton
Los Angeles
California
West
Rock Island
Muscatine
Naturaleas
Illinois
Prosperous South Dakota trip prompts real estate loan offer
Returned from South Dakota with remarks on prosperity and a promise to guide lard buyers on Monday nights. Moore offers ten years of experience in handling farm lands and loans. Opposite the Livery Barn along fl. (text fragment).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakotas
Sane . Moore
Halloween Eve Preparations Spellend In Galena Town
The piece notes Halloween is two weeks away, with frosty air and burning leaves signaling the season. It describes Galena observing Halloween with fireside gatherings, games, and street roaming, cautioning youths about pranks that damage property and recalling corn shower customs the night before All Hallows.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Hallomas
All Saints
Galena
Heir to the Hoorah heads to Illinois Theatre Chicago
Four months in New York success marks the American comedy by Paul Armstrong produced by Kirke LaShelle with a mining town setting. The plot revolves around Joe Lacy, his wife Geraldine, a separated couple, and the birth of a son dubbed The Heir to the Hoorah. Cast includes Guy Bates Post and others as performances run nightly with matinees, plus a grand dance at Turner Hall.
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New York
Paul Armstrong
Kirke LaShelle
Ilinois Theatre
Chicago
Joe Lacy
Lacy
Joe
Geraldine
Gare P
Santa Fe Trail
Gretna Green
Guy Bates Post
Mr. la Shelle
Virginian” Company
An Peyton
Nora O'Brien
Ernest Lamson
Grinsley Shaw
Louie Katter
Upper Mississippi River improvement convention adjourns in La Crosse
Delegates report a successful Upper Mississippi River convention with Galena representation by Mayor Charles Scheerer David Sheean and J B Howard. Resolutions reaffirm support for a 6 foot river channel in low water urge Congress to finish general surveys and appropriate funds. A $10 000 appeal is proposed raised by city assessments and a solicitor to collect from towns along the river valley with varied per city amounts listed. Just received a carload of Mystic flour. The best on the market. John Cloran.
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Congress
Ways and Means Committee
KF. B. Allen
Ways and Means
Hach
Andstown
Alton
Davenport
Dubuque
Fountain City
Fort Madison
Galena
Hannibal
Keokuk
Lansing
la Crosse
Minneapolis
Muscatine
Moline
Quincy
Rock Island
Savanna
St. Louis
St. Paul
Winona
Red Wing
Stillwater
Burlington
McGregor
Guttenburg
Waukon
Wabasha
St. Clair
John Cloran
Preacher in smoky furnace scene at Parunin sale
A Methodist minister helped calm a crowd during a smoky furnace incident at Parunin's sale on Wednesday morning in Freeport. The basement filled with smoke. the bartender and onlookers feared danger, but the minister left before being thanked as he had already dispersed. The event closed with bystanders noting no real fire risk.
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Parunin
Freeport Standard
Stephenson Street
Accidently Shot In Woods By Gun Discharge
Edward McLanglin, a marble cutter at Tehiner Marble Works, was accidentally shot in the left leg Thursday afternoon in the woods south of the town while handling a shotgun. He was treated at home after Dr. Smith attended him. For sale locally by John Glorantty.
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Hanting
Edward McLanglin
Asi
Tehiner
Marble Works
Lewis
Dr. Smith
Wedded in Rockford Henry Cromer Jr Marries Bertha Baumhoover
Henry Cromer Sr a well known Rockford man wed Bertha Baumhoover of Dubuque in St Marys church Rockford The couple plan to reside in Chicago where Cromer will study art Mrs Gallagher will provide stenographer services at the Grant Hotel for the nuptials
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Henry Cromer Jr
Bertha Baumhoover
Dubuque
Henry Cromer
Rockffe
St. Mary’s Church
Cromer
CO. N. Thode
Saleman
Twentieth Century Fixture Co
Grant Hotel
Délia Gallagher
Special Services Next Sunday at First Church
On next Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church the Rev. Edgar L. Williams D D of Peoria will preach. In the evening Nev Dr Crissman will present a stereopticon sermon titled A Gondola Ride Through Venice. Buy Utopia yarns from Barry Bros. at Galena IU for best lox yarns.
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First Presbyterian Church
Edgar L. Williams D. D
Peoria
Sinois
Crissman
Venice
Utopia
Saxony
Germantown
Shetland
Barry Bros
Galena
Riggs Leads Three I Hitters in 1905 Averages
President Holland completed season batting and fielding tallies for the Three Eyes. Riggs of Peoria tops batting at .320, Thornton of Decatur second at .807, Swarm of Dubuque leads pitchers with .690. Cedar Rapids stars pace fielding and nationals. Decatur tops club batting and club fielding. Extra advertising note on winter underwear ends.
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Holland
Riggs
Peoria
Thornton
Decatur
Swarm
Dubuque
Lemon
Hill
Cedar Rapids
Jacobs
Springfield
Eagan
Berte
Ice Cream Pudding Sparks Diningroom Debate
A finicky diner at a hotel lunch complains that the dessert named ice cream pudding contains no ice cream, while the waiter explains the name is just a label. The exchange highlights expectations over menu naming and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Interred in Greenwood and other local notices
Funeral services for John Hans were held at 2:30 p.m. at the family residence on West Street with Rev. Hertel and Rev. Matlack officiating. Pallbearers included G. H. Rottler, John Ryan, Louis Kramer, Albert Mensel, Charles Cook, and Herman Hellstein. burial at Greenwood. Also noted are Prairie Queen flour endorsement and a Morrison Record court report where Mrs. Michael Doney of Albany was found justified in refusing to support her husband and brother-in-law, with case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hans
West Street
Hertel
German Methodist Church
J.A. Matlack
M. E. Church
G. H. Rottler
John Ryan
Louis Kramer
Albert Mensel
Charles Cook
Herman Hellstein
Greenwood
Michael Doney
Albany
Ward
Morrison
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ILL
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Phillip
Segur
Main ST. A
Ndler’s Old
Philip & Segur
H. Strohmeyer
Phil Fetz
Kastner
Frank Hf. Knoebber
Cor
Turner Hall
South Dakota
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Preacher
Towa
Edward McLaughtlin
Suleby
John Glorantty
Rockford
John
Guggenheims
Kesupter
Terres Soc
Curtaina
Mann & Wwickler
Matt Beaton
John Haas
Tay
Fort Dm
Bitenseat B.ih
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
A.j.fetz
Gramme
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