THE PRESS.

In 1857 a paper called the Galva Watchman was started. This was published but a year or two, and probably discontinued. The Galva Union was started Dec.5. 1862 by B. W. Seaton. Some time afterwards it was controlled by Capt. Erick Johnson, and after that by John I. Bennett, proprietor, and J. M. Edson, editor. It was changed to the Galva Republican, the first number of which was issued about October 1, 1867 . At the same time the Illinois Swede was in circulation, being printed by the proprietors of the Republican. and suspended about the same time. On the 9th of February, 1872 , the present paper, the Journal, was started by W. J. Ward, editor and proprietor. In April of 1873, he sold to his brother, F. P. Ward, who conducted the paper until March 20.1874, when he sold the one half interest to J. J. Balch. In September, the hitter's interest was purchased by the present editor. H. W. Young, who on the 20th of February. 1870, purchased the shave of F. P. Ward, and thus became sole owner. Mr. Young is now conducting a paper which is a credit to any town, having enlarged the Journal, and added many import­ ant features.

Present officials :—Pres.. G.W. Butters; Sec.. T. Atwood; Treas., L. M. Young. Councilmen, Peter Herdien and Charles Williams. Police Marshal, E. F. Short,

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