09 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
1
Hazel Green Gazette advocates an electric railroad from Galena to connect Hazel Green with its rich mining fields. Galena is praised as Hazel Green’s longtime railroad market, and the piece warns against losing trade if another town secures the route. The message ends with a note about Kempter's Book Store carrying a large line of school books.
The Mining World dispatch reports a busy mining week in the district. Galena Development Company solicitors push subscriptions. a big land deal near Galena was closed with owners from Minneapolis Hibbing and Duluth and a 40 foot shaft begun at Flat Sheet property. Citizens form mining corporation and consider an electric line to Mazel Green. Benton and Green Bay capital interest rise as Dawson Mine reports a major strike. multiple leases are signed and plans to drill and develop expand. The scene centers on zinc prospects along the Galena river with growing activity and new machinery installations.
Stockholders at a Rockford meeting authorize transferring assets from Fox River Zinc and Lead Mining to Rockford Mining. The Fox River Zinc & Lead Mining company, incorporated in South Dakota for 400 000 dollars, will become Rockford Mining under Wisconsin law for 100 000 dollars. Old stockholders receive equivalent shares in the new company and many plan to buy additional stock. A new vein was found at Hazel Green, near Galena, and charter filings will occur today. A four-person committee will manage the transition and procure a loan, with further leadership decisions to be taken after full organization.
An administratrix of Michael Greibe deceased announces she will appear before the Jo Daviess County Court at Galena during the November Term on the first Monday in November. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly. Dated September 4, 1900.
The Pair Store Stationery Dept offers the largest stock of school books and supplies in the city. Accepts old books for exchange, offers high prices, and advertises low prices on pencils tablets erasers slates ink and other items with free book covers.
Multiple church notices list Morning Worship themes and service times for First Presbyterian First Methodist and South Presbyterian churches along with Sabbath school times Senior Endeavor and Epworth League details. Also includes a local injury report about Joseph Gerlich sustaining a leg wound at Galena Iron Works. he was treated and returned home.
For sale a well maintained eight room frame house with good outbuildings. Lot measures 50 by 150 feet. Also includes horse and wagon, ice box, county seals, cash register, counters, safe, desk, show cases and all other fixtures. Muniny grocery stone. All goods on hawling grocery line at cost. Quite of ae Kelly.
An independent circus declares it will not join the Circus Trust, preserving parade features and promising yearly novelties. The John Robinson Shows plan to perform September 21 with full afternoon and night audiences expected. Kemper's Book Store advertises the largest stock of school books at low prices.
The six month old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Erhardton of Seminary Hill died this afternoon after a short illness. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon and burial took place in Greenwood. The ad mentions free book covers blotters and rulers at Kempter's.
Very low excursion rates to Chattanooga Tennessee via the Northwestern Line. Excursion tickets on sale September 14 to 16 with favorable return limits due to the anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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