Shereby Declares Candidacy for Neahhy Treasurer
B G Cooper reports Shereby announcing candidacy for Neahhy treasurer pending Sabon primaries decision.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
4
B G Cooper reports Shereby announcing candidacy for Neahhy treasurer pending Sabon primaries decision.
A long list of Freeport people and friends visiting or returning from Thanksgiving and travels. Names include A A Krape Lena. Rev Schutte. Mr and Mrs Fred Dorman Polo. G G Luebbing Chicago. Mrs H F Dorman. Mr and Mrs S J Piederit Winslow. WiC Gilbert Council Bluffs. Arthur Melnick McConnell. C Aykens Haldane. James Grace Cedar Rapids. Joe Gakey Gull Dinges Blanchardville. Robert Petrie Moline. Miss Pearl Willing Chicago. Francis Carey Dubuque. Miss Margaret Wingert Rock City. John Ritchie Chicago. Miss Laura Gregory Maquoketa. Miss Agnes Kenneally Dubuque. Miss Blanche Christe Chicago. H P Asselin Chicago. Mr and Mrs Al Yaeger Rockford. Mr and Mrs William Mills Belvidere. Mr and Mrs John S Harpster. Walter John Miller Beloit. Mr and Mrs John Quintus Clinton IA. Mr and Mrs Isaac Goodwin Iowa Falls. Wilford Knowles Chicago. Miss Mary Lubman Clarence Dale Belvidere. Mr and Mrs J A Penticoff Winslow. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kettrick Davenport. Mr and Mrs Johnseh Savanna. Miss Martha Ditzler Lena. Bert Breithaupt Feoria. Emil and Oscar Sauer Oregon. James Gleason M J Gleason. Mr and Mrs J J Shermack Chicago. Benjamin Johnson Anna Johnson Egan Chicago. Breus Mitchell New York trip. Mr and Mrs Thomas Olsen DeKalb. Miss Hiale Biewart and L G Younglove. Mrs A G Matter South Carroll. relatives Spent Thanksgiving
Social news from Freeport Illinois reports two marriages. Miss Elsie Stewart, daughter of Captain and Mrs. William Stewart, married Luther G. Younglove of Newbury Florida at the Stewart home on North Galena avenue with Rev. James K. Shields officiating. The Stewart family has long been prominent in the area. The ceremony featured an Episcopal ring service, 100 invitations, and elegant decorations. Younglove runs a Freeport livery stable and is a native of Stephenson County. The couple will reside at 179 North Galena avenue after January 1. Also detailed is a Thanksgiving wedding at St Josephs church where Miss Mary Muehlenhoff wed Michael Lamm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lamm, with Rev. Father Kavelage officiating. The bride wore pale green with white chrysanthemum bouquets. the groom manages his father’s Florence Township farm. The couple will reside in Rome at Florence.
Laura Shermack and John Blumensteil wed Wednesday evening at the German Lutheran parsonage with Miss Anna Shermack and William Blumensteil as attendants. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Shermack. groom son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Blumensteil and a pattern maker at Stover Manufacturing. They plan a Chicago honeymoon and home at 464 Empire street in about a week.
Local items: Ballentine family moved to Rockford. card party at K G hall with prizes. Embury Official board meets at 7 30. Harness contract awarded to N B Loos. stores to stay open evenings starting December 11 until Christmas. eight football enthusiasts traveled to Chicago from Minneapolis. Plattdeutsch guild dance at Leitz hall December 12 with Sweeny’s orchestra. Mrs Wm Hall hosted a party for guests from Chicago. Junior League to host annual entertainment December 6 at 8. Woman's club to hear Winnie Taylor on Art in Scotland and Goddard to sing. Newton incubator factory fire causes 15000 loss. Doll's Carnival at First M E Church December 6 3 6 and 7 10. Y M C A meeting speaker Harry Curtis to discuss Shooting the Long Sault Rapids.
Miss Tillie Frye returns from Sheridan Illinois tonight. Mrs C J Becker and daughter Ethel of Chicago stay with Freeport friends. Miss Elsie Krossell of Chicago visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Al Zaph of Chicago visit J N Galloway over Thanksgiving. Krehl Winter shop adds a seventh chair. Mr and Mrs B J Libbe of Chicago guests of M J Hanley. Mrs Libbe to sing at Elks memorial Sunday.
A local cigar dealer explains that Wadsworth Bros Chico cigars stand alone in value, as no others priced at six cents match them. He notes they are purchased direct from the factory, cutting out the middleman to keep costs low.
Freeport residents celebrated Thanksgiving with social events and services across churches. A notable Emigrant Party at the Freeport club featured costume decor, a parade of guests, and prizes for best outfits.
Herbert Coon and Homer Prescot attended an event at McGonnell yesterday, with both men seen arriving together and engaging in casual conversation outside the venue. Local witnesses noted their presence and interactions during the visit.
The International Live Stock show, expanding 30 percent, will open December 13 at the new exposition building in Union Stock Yards Chicago. Nearly 3,000 horses cattle sheep and swine will compete for prizes with over 500 horses in the ring. The building rush to completion leaves finishing touches as the biggest stock exhibition world wide attracts entries from across the country.
This date in history lists events from 1136 to 1903 including Henry I’s death, Portugal becoming independent, Fort Johnson capture by the Sons of Liberty, a Worcester riot over spinning machinery, church closures in Paris, Oliver Wolcott’s Connecticut governorship, a Franco Spanish battle, Napoleon III’s election, a Germany Belgium treaty, and a Zion City receiver appointment under Dowie.
An old advertisement offers Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets to solve domestic issues, claiming it will make the mother in law healthy happy and docile. The promo is signed by Joseph Emmert and priced at 35 cents.
Catholic church circles discuss the diocesan synod at Holy Name cathedral in Chicago on December 14. The regular triennial convocation aims to approve few new laws and review former legislation for church betterment and salvation of souls. Clergy will appear in cassock surplice and beretta.
State Auditor McCullough reports Illinois state banks held 497.9 million in resources and liabilities at the latest call, showing a quarterly rise of 4.09 million in savings deposits to 821 banks. Major gains included individual demand deposits and time certificates, while decreases occurred in legal tender notes and due to banks. Gold and silver holdings shifted with gold certificates up and coin down.
A reader touts Mrs. Austins buckwheat as the real deal with authentic old buckwheat flavor and urges buyers to seek the genuine product.
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