Local notables and visitors mingle in Galena city notes
The Clinois Central pay car visits the city as residents and guests like George Stockbridge of Denver and R. H. Kinney of Lancaster appear. Various arrivals and departures mark a busy period with Mrs. M. A. Hellman planning Chicago residence and Miss Edith Holt to wed James Hutton in Columbus. Local events include a Daughters of Rebecca supper, Epworth League cabinet meeting, a Harp Orchestra dance, and construction updates on Blewett’s and Walter Slattery’s buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinois Central
George Stockbridge
Denver
Colo
R. H. Kinney
Lancaster
de Soto
Ray Stephan
Scales Mound
Galena
Miss Rowe
Mineral Point
William Waters
J. C. Feldertman
Gordon’s Ferry
J. N. Smith
Hazel Green
Chicago
H. H. Miller
Upper Main Street
Philip Hoffman
Amelia
Edward Bench
R. J. Edwards
New York City
H. F. Durant
Stella
Cordova, al
G.H. Rottler
Philip Hoifman
St. Paul
City
Rebecca
Wildey Hall
P. G. Hoffman
West
Harry Young
M. A. Hellman
Ogden Avenue
Anna Riede
Frederick H. C. Habich
Main and
Franklin Streets
Charles Whippo
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Galena Harp Orchestra
Turner
Will Foyt
Decatur
Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias
F. A. Swan
Indianapolis
Blewett
Main Street
Warren’ Steel Company
Walter Slattery
Lower Main Street
Ilinois Central
Bowden
Council Hill
Grant
Lydia Weiland
George C. Claussen
le Mars
Garner
John Haas
M. L. Graham
Dubuque
Graham
Edith Holt
James Hutton
Waukesha
Columbus
Hutton
Platteville
Traveling Man Urges Galena to Support Home Trade
A traveling man in Galena urges residents and merchants to patronize home shops, farmers, and local services to boost the city’s economy. He calls for a business men's association to discuss methods for betterment, warns against disloyalty to local merchants, and highlights the role of local markets, schools, churches, and guilds in sustaining the town. The piece emphasizes unity and civic duty, noting charitable efforts by the Ladies Needlework Guild and local commerce promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Dubuque
Chicago
Henry Wentlender Dead After Prolonged Illness
Henry Wentlender aged thirty died after a yearlong illness at his Hill Street home. A cigar maker by trade with Standard Cigar Co he left a wife and two children, plus his mother, four brothers and one sister. Funeral service is set for 2 PM Sunday at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wentlender
Standard Cigar Co
Joseph
Ernest
Edward
Fred
Edward Hess
Hill Street
John Schenk Dead A Wealthy Gordon's Ferry Farmer
John Schenk a wealthy Gordon's Ferry farmer died Thursday morning after a short illness. He was seventy one, renowned for honesty and integrity. Survived by his widow five daughters and two sons. Funeral at nine Sunday from the family residence to the Lutheran church at Gordon's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schenk
Gordon’s Ferry
Gordon's Ferry
Galena
Fred Schoup
Herman Kinef
Conrad Regge
Fred Audicks
Lena
Henry
William
Gordon's Merry
Hazel Green camp touted as top district producer in area
Hazel Greer Camp notes Hazel Green camp poised as a leading producer in the district. The Hoskins mine, with a magnetic separating plant and other equipment, sustains high output and top prices under a per ton basis for shovelers. Kennedy mine nearby has added a magnetic separator and Overstrom table, lifting ore value from $10-$11 per ton to about $40. Ownership includes Phil Allen and Spoustey of Mineral Point, with about 500 acres leased and opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville Journal
Hazel Green
Hoskins
Root
Kennedy
Messrs
Phil Allen
Spoustey
Mineral Point
Harvest Home Service at First Presbyterian Church
Harvest Home will be observed at First Presbyterian Church next Sunday with morning and evening services. Roscoe Bogart will play a flute solo in the morning and J. L. Howard Jr. will sing baritone solos in the evening with the Ladies Trio. Rev Dr Crissman will preach on The Song of the Cor and The Harvests Past. R J Edwards returns from New York City after derailing guard work and related patents with plans to market internationally through Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, and the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Roscoe Bogart
J. 2. Howard Jr
Dr. Crissman
R. J. Edwards
New York City
London
England
Dominion of Canada
Mito
Canada
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Former Calera girl weds Freeport driver in simple ceremony
Miss Mamie Seitzburg and Ernest E. Broughton married at 16 Elkerton street home in Freeport with relatives present. Rev H L Moore officiated. Bride, from Galena, had worked at Brewster cigar and news depot. groom was a United States Express driver, previously with Standard Oil. They plan to reside with bride’s mother and begin married life amid warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Mamie Seitzburg
Ernest E. Broughton
H. L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Broughton
Galena
Lago
The
Brewster
Cigar and News Depot
United States Express Company
Standard Oil Company
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Ill
DapoRrn Po
Phillip
Segur
Main ST
Edler
Phillip & Segur
H. Strohmeyer
H. Strohmeyer’s
Phil Fetz
Kastner
Modern Pharmacal Co
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siingers Drug Store
Gustav Kohn
New Orleans
Tulane’ University
Louisiana
Mystic Hour
John Cloran
Galenians
Kempter’s
Wallace
Burry Bros
Gong Tiness
Gordons Ferry
Lead and Zinc
Harvest Home
Calera
Cirl
Mamie
Seitzburg
Tillinois Central
Delia Gallagher
John Laib
Laib
Kempter’s Book Store
Louis
John Cushing
Gunn
H. Kucheman
East Dulaque
Marion Brennan
Duimeyer
Rust Dulbuqne
Wl. Tlewaere
Gale
Willin
Breeport Standard
BP. Morelli
Sid
Mary Nd
Muehen
Muscoltine
Iowa
Morelli
Muchow
California
Ape
Ovirs
Matt Beaton
E. W. Kempter
Galena, Il
Grover
Pravie Queen Flame
Aj.fetz
Gramme
Tuma
qUacoureve
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
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