Pioneer's Death Highlights Civil War Vet William A Benton
William A Benton a McGregor Iowa resident for over 50 years died at Prairie du Chien sanitarium on Saturday. Born in New York state about 75 years ago he settled in McGregor in 1856. He was McGregor’s first republican postmaster serving through Lincoln Johnson and Grant administrations. Benton led Co H Twenty First Town Infantry and campaigned in Missouri under Gen Pope then under Gen Grant taking part in battles toward Vicksburg. He later returned to McGregor to assist his wife who ran the post office, served six years as Clayton County Sheriff from 1874 to 1880. He is survived by one son and his remains rest beside his wife in the McGregor cemetery.
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William A. Benton
McGregor
Iowa
Prairie du Chien
New York State
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Co. H. Twenty-first
Missouri
Pope
Vicksburg
Clayton
Remains of John Fitzpatrick Interred at Greenwood Cemetery
The remains of John Fitzpatrick, killed yesterday morning by the Burlington stub, were interred in Greenwood Cemetery. The funeral was held at 1 30 o'clock from Ross undertaking rooms.
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John Fitzpatrick
Greenwood Cemetery
Ross’ Undertaking Rooms
Immigrant Party Explores Prosperous Dakota Lands
EF Moore and fellow Galemians travel from Dubuque to Dakota towns, visiting Alpena, Millhouse farms, and Plankinton. They report fertile soil, rising land values from $25 to $34 per acre, and a harvest mood with agriculture thriving as they tour 800 acre ranches, cattle, horses, and extensive crops.
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Tribune
EF. Moore
Galena
Dakotas
Plankinton
Local Notes From Galena Area On Roads and People
Morning updates from Galena region list a flood of names and travels. Carroll county fair opens and residents like Julius Soempel visit Apple River while others head to Chicago Bloomington or Brookings for business, study, or convention.
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Carroll County
Carroll
Thomas Branton
Conneil Hill
Galena
Julius Soempel
Apple River
Board of Education
Interment Made at Hanover for Mrs Sam McClave
The remains of Mrs Sam McClave were taken from St Charles Ohio to Hanover for burial after a sudden death at the station. A coroner's inquest was held as officials sought the cause. Mrs McClave had moved from Hanover to St Charles only weeks before and was said to be in robust health until the morning illness.
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Sam McClave
Hanover
St. Charles
Wells-Fargo Expo
McClave
Humphrey
Board of Supervisors Meet at Court House in Afternoon
County officials held a routine session in the Court House with P. M. Tiffany presiding. M. F. Collins was re-elected County Poor Farm superintendent and Peter Groesbeck kept his janitor post. Petitions for township bridges were read and Kempter's Book Store advertised its large stock of school books at low prices.
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Board of Supervisors
Court Loi
P. M. Tiffany
M. F. Collins
Peter Groesbeck
Very Low Rates to Chattanooga Excursion Tickets
Very low excursion fares to Chattanooga Tenn offered on the North Western line for Sept 14 to 16 with favorable return limits to mark the anniversary of Chickamauga. Tickets available through Chicago & North Western agents. Also notices of shoe buying and local repairs for Main and diagonal streets. The American Stars of Equity organized a picnic at the Pair grounds featuring games and refreshments with a dance at St Josephs hall later by the Galena Harp orchestra. Boarders wanted at Mrs Calla lun, Dewey Ave.
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North-Western Ling
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
California
Pacific Coast
Overland Limited
Aleetrié
California Express
Bor
Chicago & North-Western Ry
North-Western Line
Chicamauga
Chicago & North Western Ry
Stars of Equity
Fames
St. Joseph's Hall
Galena Harp Orchestra
Winslow Defeats Pecatonica in 3-0 Baseball Win
Winslow hall team defeated Pecatonica 3 to 0 at Freeport Sunday. Palmer and Ovitz pitched for Pecatonica and Walier held the mound for Winslow. Ovitz fanned many batters amid a steady Winslow attack while Pecatonica’s hitting struggled against the opposing pitcher.
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Winslow
Pecatonica Hall
Freeport
Palmer
Ovitz
Pichers
Walier
Pecatonica
Winslowites
Evegution
Ovita
State board of equalization to organize amid slow county returns
Springfield dispatch reports the state board of equalization will meet on Tuesday to organize as only a few counties have filed returns. Eighteen named members from Chicago to Pittsfield will hold seats this year, with Edward Jackson and Chiles McMahon among appointees. State figures show fewer than a dozen counties have submitted assessments and active work may wait two weeks.
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State Board of Equalization
Siys
Springfield Dispatch
James J. McComb
Chicago
Edward H. Marsh
Rockford
John S.crittenden
Quincey
Samuel M
North Side
Uncle Sam Loans Soldiers at Galena Showdown
The John Robinson shows arrive with two performances in Galena on ember 21 and feature two U S cavalry companies from Fort Miley Kan. The soldiers will perform horsemanship displays in their regulation uniforms, adding to the show after military approval and a lengthy process.
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John Robinson
Galena
Ember 21
United States Cavalry
Fort Miley
Kan
Uncle Sam
Vireus
Administratrix Notice in Jo Daviess County
The undersigned administrator announces appearance before the Jo Daviess County Court at Galena for the November term. Claimants must attend to have claims adjusted. Debts to the estate must be paid promptly, dated September 7, 105.
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Michael Greibe
Jo Daviess
Folinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Eaid
Numbered Rural Mail Boxes and Delivery Rules
Public notice states rural routes will be numbered for accuracy and to facilitate delivery by rural carriers. Boxes must be replaced with approved weatherproof boxes by September 1900 or a number will be assigned. Services will continue until the Post Office issues fuel withdrawal orders.
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Postofice
Illinois Historical Archives Seek Early State Records
The Illinois state historians hire Mr. Alvord of the University to search archives for early Illinois history. In Belleville manuscripts, including a 1737 1769 French court register, show donations and wills. Post conquest records at Cahokia and Vincennes reveal early elective courts and the blending of French and American governance.
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Illinois State] Historical Library
Ilinois
Alvord
Historical Department
University of
Northwest
The
Hlinois
Wilds
Paris
Jean Baptiste Bertier Barvoir
Kaskaskia
Fort Charles
Joseph Labuxiere
St. Louis
Labuziere
Mississippi
Bellville
Illinois
Rogers Clark
Clark
Cahokia
Vincennes
Belle- Ville
Junlea
Tlingis
United States
Claim Fraud In Suit Over 15000 Injury In Freeport
Gillogly of Mt Carroll sues Firestone Kerehner and Buahnell of Freeport for damages claiming a failed wrist reduction and permanent injury. Doctors for defendants contend the claim is extortion or a second injury after treatment. Case heard in circuit court with multiple witnesses expected. earlier June term dismissed for lack of subpoenas.
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George Gillogly
Mt. Caroll
Dro Firestone
Kerehner
Buahnell
Fréeport
Gillogly
Journal
Burchard & Burrell
IRE
Middlehant of
Lanark
Freeport
Jine
Grant Park Commissioners Audit Cement Walk Bills
A meeting of the Grant Park commissioners was held at the office of the Gas Dea last evening to audit accounts for the new cement walk laid through the Park. Bills were ordered drawn for Taylor and Gantenbein of Dubuque and John Meyers of this city. Wall paper school supplies stationery and picture frames. A. H. Edwards 220 Main St Galena I.
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Grant Park
Gas Dea
Taylor and Gantenbein
Dubuque
John Meyers
A. H. Edwards
Main St
Galena, I
Child Nearly Fatal After Drinking Liniment
A two year old girl of Mr and Mrs John Smith Freeport drank liniment yesterday morning. Dr Burns used a stomach pump and the child is reported in fair condition. New and second hand schoolbooks are available at Kempter's Book Store.
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John Smith
Freeport
Pair Store Stationery buys and sells school supplies
Buy your school books and supplies at headquarters with the city’s largest stock of new and second hand books. Trade in old books for new and receive top prices. Leads include pencils, tablets, ink, brayers, slites, blotters, rulers, and book covers free to all. Compare prices and save money.
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Goodink
Brayers
Slites
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Willard A. Benton
Kempter’s Book Store
Greenwood
Berio
Kraehmer
Music Uo
Galena, Ill
A. J.fetz
Gramme
A. J. Fetz
I, IF. Moore
George Millhouse
W. HH
Wise
Ben Wilmarth
Geo. Boel
N. Dakota
Canada
St. Dakota
Canton
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Woonsocket
Alpena
Aberdeen
John Millhouse
George
Gus
Geo
Millhouse
Gus Millhouse
John
Lane
J. J. Donegan
Donegan
Towa
Wilien
Repapter
Boule
Jobo J. Collins
F. J. Campbell
J.B. Reynick
Brookings
South Dakota
Daisy
Bessie Sampson
Scales Mound
W. L. Beals
I. C
M. A. Bishop
A. W. Kemler
Platteville
de Smet
Peter Baker
Shulisburg
Denver
Ethel Spensley
Columbia School of Xpression
Margaret Kelly
St. Michael's Church
I. F. Moore
Galeny
Freeport Standard
William Caille
Sheerer
Frank LeBron
Keokuk
Illinois Association of Circuit Clerks and Recorders
Bloomington
Will Rippen
Sears Roebuck & Co
Minneapolis
T. M. Roberts & Co
Svella Carroll
Mortimer
Mary Cloran
Commerce Street
Kietd
Australian Free Traders
Commonwealth
Australia
Rice
Ilamestead
W. J. Chay
Siniger’s Drug Store
San Francisco
Los
Porthind
Mrs. S. McClave
County Solons
Court House
Kempter's Book Store
Chattanooga, Tenn
H. Knoebber
Col. Main
Diagonal St
Mary Callalun
Dewey Ave
Siniger’s
Equalization Board
U.S. Cavalry Area
John Robinson Circus
Illinois State Historical Library
Mr. Alvord
Illinois University
Mhapinacal Co
HN. Hollander
Mt. Carroll Mau
All Gre
Park Commissioners
Chad
Kenpters Book Store
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