Death of Mrs. Sarah Burke in Stockton
Mrs. Sarah Burke widow of Dominick Burke died today at her Stockton home at age 74 of heart failure. A former Galena resident she moved to Stockton about twenty silvery oars ago. She was sister to Mrs. Daniel Desmond and mother of two sons in Stockton. Sisters include Mrs. Patrick Fleming and Mrs. Michael Mead of Fiandran. Burial planned in Galena with funeral arrangements pending.
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Sarah Burke
Dominick Burke
Stockton
Galena
Daniel Desmond
Town
Thorn
Patrick Fleming
Michael Mead
Fiandran
State Y. M. C. A. Meeting at Bloomington Oct 19 22
State convention of the Y M C A will meet at Bloomington from Oct 19 to 22. Evangelist Fred B. Smith will be present and Governor Deacen will deliver the opening address if duties permit. Kempter's Book Store advertises the largest stock of school books at the lowest prices.
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Bloomington
Fred B. Smith the Great Evangelist
Deacen
Kempter’s
Bair Store
Regular City Council Meeting Hears Paving and Ordinances
The regular city council session at city hall lasted under two hours with all aldermen and Mayor Scheerer present. Reports from street commissioner and others were approved, bills discussed, and several ordinances passed including Main Street work restrictions and a street cleaning job.
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Scheerer
Justice Clark
Chas. Alexander
Alexander
Porter
William Quilliam
P. Henneberry
Quilliam
Main Street
Senry Schroeder
Thomas Johnson
John Laib
Alderman Allen
Grady
Schleicher
Rles
Morley
Sherif Whitmore
Meeker Street
Jail Hill
Larvenet House
Gray
Notice on sale of eight improved farms and city houses
Notice announces eight well improved farms for sale and multiple houses in the city with cheap pricing. Inquiries directed to J. H. Sale, real estate agent, 228 Main St., Galena, Ala. Auction sales are strictly attended to. Trade Queen flour remains lead and guaranteed, sold by all grocers.
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J. H. Sale
Main St
Galena
Farm For Sale Near Galena With 1700 Acre Homestead
Quitting farming offered for sale a 1700 acre farm located five miles from Galena in Rice town. Half mile distant or well watered, includes one timber lot of 36 acres of timber. Land described as rich in mineral ore, mainly meadow and pasture suitable for stock. Inquire at the farm for details, see Meusel Bros. ad for best range bargain in Galena.
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Rice
Galena South
Meusel Bros
Galena
Trespass Warning and Market Notice
The notice proclaims that all persons trespassing on the East side will be arrested and prosecuted. It mentions John J. Collins and Barry Bros as purchasers of goods used to redeem cash coupons. It cautions against ignoring health warnings and cites disease germs as a risk to unfit or indifferent individuals.
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John J. Collins
T. Z. Barry
Barry Bros
Natura
Kidney Tablets No. 16 advertisement claim
Modern Pharmacal Co presents Kidney Tablets No 16 as helpful for scanty frequent and burning urination droneness stone travel and uric acid The ad notes Hollander sells them and Kempler's Book Store carries City County and Parochial school books with a large stock.
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Modern Pharmacal Co
H. N. Hollander
Local notes from Galena and vicinity feature visitors and travel
Ezra Turner ill at home on the East Side. J H Ralph of Cuba City al. Galena visitor today. Charles Dobler of Warren in city. G H Rottler to Stockton. Jeanette Corwith for Dubuque this morning. Nelson J Russell of Rockford on business. Bertha Redfearn of Council Hill shopping in Galena. Annie Furlong of Vinegar Hill shopping in city. Mrs Mary Smith to Remsen last evening. Mrs Mary New of Freeport visiting in city. Mr Murphy advance agent left for Mendota. Junior League to hold ice cream social Friday. Ben Wilmarth and W Wise left for Alpina to view farms. Mrs D A Paylor and niece of Warren left for Beatrice. Rock crossing to Henry Lucy shop by east Commerce street. Robinson family back in Chicago today. Rank Kelly left for Dubuque to prepare for priesthood. City Engineer Graham in for Main paving matter. Central Illinois Division tickets on sale Sept 9 for Stephenson County Fair from Freeport. Milburg creamery harvest home today with Scales Mound band. A Galena visitor attended. Lena Krebs to William J Harris marriage Sept 12 at Mrs Meaders home. Don and Trego of mining property travel Hazel Green to Galena in 27 minutes. Dow of Milwaukee Lead and Zinc Co W Gill of Madison and C U go of Shullsburg visited. Black Jack mine tour. Indigestion note promotes Hallister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets 35 cents.
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Ezra Turner
J. H. Ralph
Cuba City
al. Galena
Charles Dobler
Warren
G. H. Rottler
Stockton
Jeanette Corwith
Dubuque
Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Bertha Redfearn
Council Hill
Galena
Thesday
Mary Smith
Remisen
Mary New
Freeport
Murphy
Robinson Ebteus
Mendota
Junior League
Lchureh
Ben Wilmarth
W. Wise
Alpina
Dakota
D. A. Paylor
Beatrice
Neb
Commerce Street
Henry Lucy
J.S Robinson
Chicago
Dawson
Park Ave
Rank Kelly
St. Joseph's College
Graham
Sting
Messrs
Don and
Trego
Hazel Green
Gatena
C. M. Dow
Milwaukee Lead and Zinc Co
W. W. Gill
Madison
C. Utgo
Shullsburg
Black Jack
Mes Dow
Carroll County Fair Set For Mt Carroll Dates In September
The Carroll County fair at Mt Carroll Illinois will be held September 12 14 15 1005. The management aims to make this the best fair yet with 80 in corn premiums 3 for best bushel basket of cars in four teen townships and 2 for second best plus a 410 sweepstakes premium. Luchman Keeth Carnival Company brings ten attractions including Perris wheel to the grounds. Races promise strong competition and premiums on all items are liberal with a big show expected. For lists and details contact Cal M. Fee Mt Carroll Illinois secretary J Ai Edwards 22 Main St Galena IL
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Luchman-Keeth Carnival Company
Perris Wheel, &c
Cal
M. Fee
Mt. Carroll, I
Garrard
State Board of Agriculture
Philippine Islands
Springfield
Inter Urban Company
Ilinois
Igvip
Galeoa Hunters Prepare for Season of Duck Shooting
Ducks will be the dominant feature of the hunting season around Galena islands with abundant teal mallard and canvasbacks. The Mississippi remains a favorite but island hunters rely on local knowledge and river access. dogs and boats are essential for wading in current and depth.
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Mississippi
Rivee Bank
English Plowing Matches Highlight Ipswich Champion
The best known champion plowman won about £2000 in prizes. Jim Baker of Ipswich topped plowing contests and became thrifty with a growing competency from success. Meusel Bros offer bargains in Granite ware pails oilers and stew puns.
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England
Jim Baker
Ipswich
Meusel Bros
Leather Bottles in England Description
Leather bottles or blackjacks were early drinking vessels in England though skins were never used for wine there. The leather bottle is celebrated in old English ballads and remains an emblem of alehouses today. Praiseworthy Praise Queen Honor is advertised as the best, sold by grocers.
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England
Butterflies Swarm Across South American Rivers
Enormous butterfly swarms move along the Arizon and other rivers in South America. M. Godldi of Para Brazil notes detached masses detour to visit blooming trees but does not explain the overall migration. Some suggest females form the bulk of flights while seeking mimosas for egg laying.
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South America
Arizon
M. Godldi
Para
Brazil
Vane at once boy about 15 years old Tribune Office
A clergyman scolds boys playing baseball on Sunday. one youth replies his father is playing shortstop. Also a note of 25 men needed for Burlington tracks at $1.00 per day, inquire of WEH Gleason on I. Kane.
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Vane
Tribune
Harper’s Weekly
Burlington
Weh
Gleason
I. Kane
Lion Whelp His Pet On Carlsbod Promenade
A small wild animal, described as a vrench count and a young man, occupies a prominent German fashion area termed Carlsbod. The creature resembles a large retriever in size and is playful, yet the city forbids its presence on the promenade, as directed by the city authorities.
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Carls— Bod
Gertrany
Tales Nile Daily
Carlabad
Ediet
Filipinos and other fetes set for Illinois State Fair
A Philippine Igorrotes village from the St. Louis World’s Fair will reappear at Springfield for the Illinois state fair with Secretary Garrard arranging the exhibit. The event runs from opening day Sept 30 with daily programs for children, races, soldiers day, Springfield day, and a busy Friday for traveling salesmen, plus swift automobile races on Saturday.
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Springfield
Coney Island
Westward Traffic Draws Farmers to Cheap Lands
Heavy westbound traffic as farmers head west to buy land. Train No 1 arrived in two sections at Galena at 10:08. The St Paul flyer to Galena Junction arrived in two sections at 11:80 last evening to handle the load. Meusel Bros. Water Sets offer advertised in the paper.
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Galena
Very Low Rates to Chattanooga and Richmond via North Western
Railway notices advertise excursion fares to Chattanooga and Richmond via the North Western Line. Sept 8–11 and Sept 14–16 sale periods honor anniversaries and events. Sealed bids for Poor House supplies are due Sept 12 with items including beef, flour, sugar, tea, coffee, tobacco, and book store ads promote blotters and rulers.
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North-Western
Chicamauga
Chicago & North- Western Ry
County Clerks Office
Farmers’ National Congress
Chicago & North-Western Ry
School Books and Supplies at the Bair Store
Decatur Herald reports Coover returned from Galena where he has been playing the season. Pete will be seen in a Dee Mull uniform next summer. He will not play this season unless a fielding injury occurs.
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Decatur Ierald
Pete Coover
Galena
Pete
Deemuk
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Y. M.C. A. Meeting
Rires
Kraemer
A. J.fetz
Gramme’s
A. J- Fetz
City Council
Lucy
Crab Hollow
Prospect Street
South Street
Park Commissioners
Sehleicher
Popp
Ab Hill
Perry
Washington Streets
Aldermin Gray
Scotth
Cty
Tribune Office
Kempler’s Book Store
Annie Furlong
Vinegar Hill
Stephenson County
Milbuig
Lena Krebs
William J. Harris
Chris Meaders
Thallister
Rocky Mountain
Sinigers Drug Store
Carroll County
Mt Carroll, Tl
J. Ai. Edwards
Galeoa
Berlin
Kempters Book Store
Iilollister
Hlonr
Igorrotes
Decatur
Goodman
Fourth Regiment
Deneen
Aanersen
Chatanooga, Nn
Siinger’s Drug Store
Kempter’s Book Store
Richmond
Siniger & Siniger
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