Personal notes and events from Galena society page
Miss Harriet Montgomery travels to Chicago while Donald Beaton and Henry Miller return from Lyons visit. Flick Sisters announce October 19 fall and winter millinery display and Pall and Winter opening. Mrs Louis Trueb funeral held in Dubuque. Wedding of Arthur R. Murphy and Agnes McDermott tomorrow. Vincent Murphy attends. John Marks of London-Wagland deal for derailing guard equipment. Lost gold watch prompt reward. Barry Bros. advertises winter undergarments and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Montgomery
Chicago
Donald Beaton
Henry Miller
Lyons
J. Edware
Flick Sisters
Louis Trueb
Dubuque
Galena
Parke Avenue
Main Street
F. John Hudson
Springfield
Ill
Hudson
J. Edwards
Vincent Murphy
Minneapolis
Federal Court at Freeport Adopts Dismissals and Admits Bar
The United States Court at Freeport held a brief session with Judge Arthur L. Sanborn presiding. Several bankruptcy matters were disposed of and discharges ordered for H L Smith Tampico George H Swits Rockford A H Martin Dixon H R Wells Rockford H J Olson Lee County A P Case Paw Paw AJR Riglin Morrison J W Staples Dixon Charles T Myers Belvidere Bunnell Runnell Polo Otto L Groff East Dubuque and Northwestern at Belvidere dismissed. Court adjourned to November 20 for continued matters including the Bovey Wilmnaacth case to be tried by jury. A Galena Firemen’s Association meeting is set for 8 o’clock Wednesday at No 5 Hose Co on Spring Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Freeport
Arthur L. Sanborn
Madison
Northwestern
Belvidere
H. L. Smith
Tampico
George H. Swits
Rockford
A. H. Martin
Dixon
H. R. Wells
H. J. Olson
Lee County
A. P. Case
Paw Paw
Riglin
Morrison
J. W. Staples
Charles T. Myers
Bunnell & Runnell
Polo
Otto L. Groff
East Dubuque
Man in buggy bliss on Main Street after sand removal
A young man with a horse and buggy circulates Main Street four blocks thirty three times, smiling with satisfaction after sand removal. He stays on the paved path all evening while rumors say he is seeking a young lady he has a date with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Main St
Doctor George Stephenson's Tragic Self Destruction in Yates City
Dr George H Stephenson a 24 year old dentist formerly of Apple River shot and killed himself in Yates City after reporting threats from a Chicago woman whom he had saved life for. He left three letters to his father Miss Sadie McKinty and the public stating he was sane but unsuccessful in business. Burial planned at Apple River as grief-stricken relatives receive the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George H. Stevenson
George Stevenson
Apple River
Yates City
Ill
Stevenson
Sadie McKinty
Attenton
Miss McKinty
Tad Killen
Galesburg
Chicago Record Herald
Dy. G
TH. Stephenson
Sadie MckKinty
Stephenson
Dental Department
University of Tindis
Miss McKinny
Ionally
Sphens
Yrtes City
Ilinois Central
Funeral to be held in Apple River for well known Galena resident
The deceased, a respected Galena figure, will be commemorated in Apple River with many friends lamenting the untimely death. Chicago police continue a search for the young woman who drove the man to his death. Books on book covers blotters and rivers are free at Kempter's Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple River
Galena
Chicago
Largest Illinois Labor Convention Opens in Danville
The Illinois State Federation of Labor opened its largest convention in Danville this morning. It is the twenty third annual meeting with about 250 delegates expected. The Chicago Record Herald reports the Methodist Book Concern strike settlement will be discussed by Chicago book committee in about two weeks. President Wright released Saturday a telegram from Samuel Gompers urging the conference to secure an agreement with the Methodist Book Concern and Typographical Union No 16, calling it of incalculable benefit to labor and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Fedration of Labor
Danville
Chicago Record Herald
Methodist Book Concern
Book Committee
The
Methodist Church
Chicago
Wright
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Capital and Labor
Rock River
Methodist
Stenographer and Typist Services Offered at Grant Totel
An expert stenographer and typewriter can be secured through Miss Delia Callagher at the Grant Totel. The notice invites clients to hire skilled transcription and typing support for various tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Callagher
Niagara Falls lecture draws large audience on water power
Under YMCA auspices the Nature Food Company of Niagara Falls held an instructional lecture at the Association building. Herbert Fuller described Falls views and local industries with moving pictures of Niagara Gorge and whirlpool. The lecture praised Niagara frontier facilities for new industries and displayed the Nature Food plant. Salmon fishing reports note a rush as cold weather boosts catches ahead of ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
Nature Food Company of
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Association Building
Herbert Fuller
Natural Food Company
Galena
Niagara River
Board of
Interet
Niagara Frontier
Sialmon
Musk of Mystic Hour Carload Sold by John Cloran
A carload of Mystic Hour products arrived advertised as the best on the market by John Cloran. Company M from Dubuque competed in a rifle match against the Governor Greys in Dubuque, losing by 26 points. Bush shots from Iowa faced Galena in the first match, Galena winning. the second match went to Dubuque on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Hour
John Cloran
Company M
Dubuque
Governor Greys
Towa
Galena
Plans for a Catholic South movement outlined at archbishop's residence
A conference of South Catholic leadership, including Archbishop Quigles and Bishops Boley and Allen, plus Rev. Frank Kelly, will gather at North and Dearborn to discuss a southern extension of Catholic work among negro and poor white communities. The meeting aims to recruit northern clergy and raise funds for a southern missionary effort, building on a Chicago plan to train black and white lay and priestly candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrth
Quigles
Dearborn Avenue
Boley
Detroit
Allen
Mobile
Frank Kelly
Lapeer
Mich
Edward A. Kelley
St. Cecelia's
Church
Forty- Five Street
Fifth Avenue
Michigan
State Board of Charities
Washington, D. C
South
Cardinal Gibbons
Daltimore
J. J. Slattery
Chicago
North
West
United States
Rooster Brand Goods Promoted in Homemaker Notice
An old advertisement touts Rooster brand staples graham rye whole wheat buckwheat cookies and pastry pumper nickel corn meal and self rising pancake flour with guaranteed freshness or money back. Also describes a stove cooking heater combo designed for single workers and households, claimed to heat, cook, and retain warmth, capable of burning coal or wood.
Cotton blankets described in vintage yarns and pricing
A fragmented notice describes blankets made from fine yarns in white and gray, priced per pair. It mentions extra heavy blankets at a higher weight and price, and ends with an unexplained word dying. The text references fabric quality and value in a vintage catalog style.
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Kraermer
Phillip
Seour
Edler’s
Phillip & Segur
H. Strohmeyer
H. Stron’s
Phil Fetz
Kastner
Izinetion
Cole
Ind
Barry Bros
Federal Court
Galena Firemens’ Association
No. 5 Hose Co
Kempter’s Book Store
George Stephenson
Self
Federation OF Labor
Kempter’s
Krank I Kroebber's
Memorial Services
John Dougherty
Knights of Columbus of
Council Hall
Judge Clarity
Housewives
Waytons
Prankfort
California
Eine
Matt Beaton
BE. W. Kempter
Galena, Hl
Park Avenue
4. W. Muchow
Mr. Machow
Muscatine
Iowa
Mr. and
Mrs. Bryant
Hazel Green
City
Cascarets
Elm
Dickson 110
Resinort
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
A.j.fetz
Mie Grumme
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