Death of Mrs. Wilhelmina Seeger 81 in Rawlins township
Mrs. Wilhelmina Seeger aged 81, born in Prussia, died Friday night after years of ill health. She emigrated with her husband in 1857 to Rawlins township, where she lived on the old homestead after her husband’s death in March. She leaves two daughters and three sons, with funeral set for 2 p.m. Monday at the German Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Foltz.
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Wilhelmina Seeger
Rawlins Township
Prussia
Germany
America
William Seeger
August Machow
Otto
Ernest
Quincy, Il
Rev. Foltz
German Presbyterian Church
Gentlemen Who Would Buy Furniture Fail to Purchase
Judge Hodson and William Barner returned from Chicago after evaluating World’s Fair stock for the fair grounds exhibition hall. They found furniture not up to standard and declined to buy, planning to source elsewhere. Hodson cites plans for a large poultry exhibit, possibly from Darlington, to boost the county fair. Reduced fare railroad tickets to Dodgeville for Sept 3–7 are offered by Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
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Judge Hodson
William Barner
Chicago
Hodson
Darlington
Piano contest ends with two week voting window and safeguards
The Galena Daily Tribune sets a two week final push for its piano contest. Voting certificates, registered and auditable, count toward a $300 Cable Nelson piano prize, with ballots stored in local stores and daily tallies announced in the Tribune.
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Tribune
John Harney
Plano
Tillie Engels
Allee Edwards
Louise Roddewig
Maud Gaffney
Edith Millhouse
Carria DuBois
Laura Readel
Wee
Galena
Nelson Plano
East Side Dogs Endangering Residents Allegedly Attacked People
A city resident reports three stray dogs on the east side that have endangered children and a woman by biting and tearing clothing. Dogs reportedly entered a home and stole cheese from a pantry. Owners have not muzzled or confined them, and authorities may investigate soon.
Tame Grapes Getting Ripen Henry Obermiller Grows Fine Specimens
Grapes have commenced to ripen and the crop is expected to be large this year. First tame grapes seen in the city were grown at Henry Obermiller's home on Dewey Avenue where vines by Bla porch hold clusters of fine fruit. White grapes have appeared on the market and are of good quality. a good wild grape crop is anticipated with farmers already bringing them to market.
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Henry Obermiller
Dewey Avenue
Obermiller
Imarket
Complaints Over Sand In Upper Main Street Paving
Residents along upper Main street protest leftover sand blocking the new paving. They shovel dirt to the center as bricks remain solid and even. City council expected to order removal at September meeting.
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Upper Main Street
Henry B Chetlain Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday Today
County game warden Henry B. Chetlain marks his 60th birthday and 38th wedding anniversary this Saturday in the city. He greets old friends and visits neighbors, with a humorous note about Mr. Henry Walkice sharing the same age. A local dry goods offer at Coataworth's features discounted hammocks and handkerchiefs as part of a closing-out sale.
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Henry B. Chetlain
Henry Walkice
Farmer Jumps From Wagon In Front Of Bicycle Collision
On upper Main Street this morning Ray Hirst of Coatsworth's department store narrowly escaped serious injury when a farmer in a wagon jumped from his seat and blocked the bicycle. Hirst was thrown but unharmed. The wagon driver leaped to the ground as Hirst neared, causing a collision with no injuries to either party.
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Upper Main Street
Ray Hirst
Coatsworth's
Hirst
Rogers Case Deepens At Potosi Wisconsin
In Potosi Wisconsin Mrs Rogers has remarried after the sudden death of her husband in a carriage. The second marriage to a local man occurred near Cassville Wisconsin on the Burlington line. The odd sequence and family divisions have stirred much comment as townsfolk recall the husband’s previous marriages and the fate of his first wife.
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Rogers
Potosi, Wis
Potosi
Wis
Mississippi River
Cassville
Burlington
Plans for Y M C A meetings signal bigger season
The Y M C A schedules its season opening next Sunday at 3 p m with plans to host larger, more attractive meetings. R C Smedley of Freeport will speak on Knowing and Doing, joined by other strong speakers to engage Galena men. A Sunday boys meeting at 2 p m features Mr Smedley with an address on Quitters. all boys invited.
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R. C. Smedley
Freeport
Galena
Shot Tower
Association Building
Smedley
A Pretty Country Wedding in New Diggings
Nellie Field of New Diggings married George H. Laird formerly of Cuba City in a wedding at St Patrick's church Benton. The ceremony was by Rev. J Bergen with Miss Johanna Field as bridesmaid and Mr Raymond Byrne as best man. The couple dined at the bride’s home after a wedding breakfast. Also notices about free book covers at Conteworth’s and a job listing for a teamster at Qa Jiena Iron Works.
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Nellie Field
New Diggings
Geo. Laird
Cuba
Wm. Feld
Nellie
George H. Laird
Cuba City
St. Patrick's Church
Benton
J. ©. Bergen
Johanna
Raymond Byrne
J. EB. Sullivan
Rates Clash Over Chicago Trips From Dubuque
Central claims a $2 round trip to Chicago via Dubuque while the Great Western and Illinois Central cut fares to $2 from Dubuque and East Dubuque. Galena notes no rate cut, with $3 tickets still sold. Meanwhile Burlington trains 51 northbound and 60 southbound gain popularity, though the morning run lags.
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Galena
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
The
Central
Chicago
Minois Central
Dubuque
Big Smoky City
Illinois Central
Trindla Central
East Dubuque
M. J. Burns
Burlington
Lrgely
St. Paul
Big Badger Fair Opens at Platteville Sept 4
The sixth annual Big Badger fair at Platteville opens on Tuesday, September 4, and runs four days. Many Galena residents will attend. Des Moines contortionists, the Three Walsya, Budd Bros provide attractions along with Grant county exhibits. Races feature local horses. special Northwestern rates expect many visitors.
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Platteville
Galena
Des Moines
Walsya
Budd Bros
Grant County
National Hickory Association Formed in Chicago
The National Hickory Association was formed in Chicago on Wednesday to protect foster and preserve the present supply of hickory timber. Delegates aim to influence the federal government via the forestry department for a commercial study of the hickory problem to encourage future growth. H B Holroyd of the U S forestry bureau warned that without protection the hickory forest supply could be exhausted in fifteen years.
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National
Hickory Association
Chicago
Forestry Department
H. B. Holroyd
United States Forestry Bureau
Fell Into Furnace Of Foundry Man Escapes Death
Sycamore Illinois September first 19XX Tom Nolan had a peculiar accident at the Sycamore foundry Tuesday He fell into the cupola but was rescued before the fire reached him He was nearly overcome by gas Also an advertisement offers two dwellings for rent opposite the post office near the depot with good locations inquiries at the office.
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Sycamore
Sycamore, I
Tom Nolan
Sycamore Foundry
Powtofiice
Depot
Mineral Point Ball Team Misses Train For Platteville Game
Mineral Point ball team fails to catch the Platteville train and the today's game is called off. They will arrive this evening and Sunday's game will be played as scheduled. A large attendance is anticipated for the rescheduled matchup.
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Platteville
Potatoes Fall in Price As Farm Market Checks Supply
Potatoes slide from 70 to 50 cents a bushel amid light market demand. Farmers on the market quoted 60 cents, with stores well supplied. Butter and eggs remain high at 26 cents a pound and 20 cents a dozen. Tomatoes plentiful with baskets at 75 cents, poorer fruit at 40 to 60 cents. Hay and rough feed scarce as oats straw degrades through rain. Threshing nearly complete. corn yield about average. frost danger nearing end.
Sand Prairie Oil Field Abandoned After Prospecting
Drilling for oil at Sand Prairie has ended as the prospecting company plans to abandon the field. Oil exists in the sands but strong water at depth makes extraction impractical for now, leaving the question of ultimate recovery unresolved.
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Sand Prairie
Reunion of 46th Regiment in Freeport Illinois
Officers of the 40th Regimental Reunion met in Freeport at the G A R hall and set October 5 and 6 for another gathering. A committee will seek local aid to entertain remaining members, with 75 to 100 expected and possibly the last reunion for many veterans. A second meeting will be held in two weeks to finalize plans.
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Freeport
Ita
Public Schools to Open on Tuesday in Fall Term
At a special board meeting the city public schools were set to open Tuesday morning despite the illness of Prof Birbeck. Principal Prof Emery will act as superintendent until he can resume duties. The Medial system writing books from Ginn & Co will replace the vertical method at 7 cents each. Miss Alice Atkinson was hired as a teacher. Florence Leckley departs for Iowa. Janitor Clemence Kuntz appointed at Gear Street School. Howard Clock Co price deduction accepted for the clock dial issue.
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Board of Education
Birbeck
Prof Emery
Emery
Ginn & Co
Alice Atkinson
Florence Leckley
Iowa
Clemence Kuntz
Gear Street
Howard Clock Company
Today’s Market Report From Chicago Cattle Hogs and Lamb Prices
Cattle receipts 2,000 steady with ranges listed from good to inferior steers. Hogs receipts 18,000 steady with prices for butcher, shipping, heavy, light, and prime categories. Sheep and lamb segments show varied quotes for wethers ewes yearlings and range lambs across quality grades.
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Chicago
Ten Strike Mine Yields Strong Lead Ore Vein
Superintendent Wearmouth reports Ten Strike mine continues to produce good lead ore with a heavy vein of jack developing as rock is developed. Eleven miners are employed and large bodies of ore are being taken out daily. Also a note touts sliced boiled ham from Coateworth's.
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Wearmouth
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Dodgeville
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
O. @ Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
OGS
Coataworth
Coataworth’s
Conteworth's
Qa Jiena Iron Works
National Hickory Association
Floyd Liddle
Angie Schumacher
Rant Dubuque
Benj
Today's Market Report
Coateworth's
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