Galena Post Office Manumission Note and Local Notices
Reading of local items from Galena Illinois includes a December 20 1905 note on manumission through the mail, a Christmas cantata at the M H Sunday school, travel updates, social visits, illnesses, and a long list of holiday shop notices and ads. The report covers community events, relatives visiting, a telephone line completion, and upcoming rail and excursion ticket details for shoppers and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena. Ill
M. IH
Ida Eadie
Davenport
Pearl Bennett
Br. Milligan
Farington
E. Hunt
Blanche
Chicago
Geo. Cottrall
Savanna
Will Irvin
Dubuque
Emma Hunter
Etta Speer
Iowa
Dear John Understands Wife Note Riddle
In New Orleans Times-Democrat a business man misreads a strictly formal note from his wife until a lumber shipment item reveals the message. The first line mentions 100 planks of a certain length and finally the note reads Dear John buy a sealskin gack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Xa Sealskin
John
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Krape Enters Race in Western Illinois District
Dr William W. Krape of Freeport, editor of the Freeport Evening Standard, announces candidacy for the legislature to succeed Hon. James B. Taggart. A native of Oneco Township, he served in the Civil War, built a medical and dental practice, founded Globe Hospital and the Globe Park, and led local civic efforts including the Globe Lodge and the Karsits of the Globe. He is noted as a self made, public spirited figure with a long record in Stephenson County and western Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Krape
Co. Ea
Fort Blakeley
Baton Rouge
State University
Manson
Wis
Mount Pleasant
Orngeville
Buena Vista
McJonnell
BF. Bradshaw
Gardner
Polo
Freeport
Knowlton’s Bank
Militia
Co. “C
University of Wisconsin
Oir, Krape
Order of
Patriotic Order
W. W. Krape
Nothwestern
Illinois
Stephenson County
Dro Krape
Globe Park
State of
Mines
Freeport Standard
Preoparani
Dr. Krape
Ilinois
Harrison
Ambassadors Arrive in New York for Christmas Visit
Ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs Whitelaw Reid arrived in New York to spend Christmas with friends. Also aboard the Baltic were Mr and Mrs J Vierpont Morgan Jr, Ma and Mrs Ralph Pulitzer, and Mr and Mrs JA Varrvell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
Secretary of War Guest of Honor at National Geo Dinner
At the annual dinner of the National Geographical Society at the New Willards Hotel tonight Secretary of War and Mrs Tatt will be the guests of honor. Distinguished guests include WLS Champ Anthony Viale and W41 Peters of the Zeieler polar expedition, Admiral Dewey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Geosonphis Society
New Willards Hotel
Secr Tary
Mrs. Tatt
Wls, Champ
Anthony Viale
W.41. Peters
Zeieler Novile
Admiral Dewey
Fredonia Bank Pays Dividend After Closure
The Fredonia National Bank, closed months ago by the Controller of Currency after sensational events, authorized the first dividend today. The payout totals 190,000 dollars and signals restoration of funds amid the bank’s reorganization and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
N. Y
Fredonia National Bank
Publication Notice in Jo Daviess County Court
The Jo Daviess County Court publishes a notice for the January Term 1906. Josepha Schnerre administratrix seeks authority to sell estate realty to pay debts. Defendants listed include Louisa Steveken Elizabeth Benson Mary Mann and others. summons issued for January 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Daviess County
Josepha Schnerre
Martin Munchrath
Louis Steveken
Elizabeth Bensen
Ma Tann
Kate Pahalo
Lucy Eggert
Carrie Howard
Stela Vancer
William Jutten
Hubert Munehrath
Christina Zubth Antoinetta
Zuhlke
Max Zuhlke
Maryed
Kerderich Munehwrath
Albert Coltman
Carrie Feld
Guarles Coltman
Artie Schultz
Ellen Schultz
Mary ‘” Louis Schultz
Agnes Sc
Campbell
Bridgeport
City of
Galena
Clay Street
Jo Daveiss County
Illinois
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Frank Casserly
Notice by administrator of the estate of Frank Casserly late of Jo Daviess County Illinois that he will appear at the County Court in Galena during the February Term on the first Monday in February to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and all debts must be paid promptly as of November 20, 105. ETER CAS8ERLY, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Casserly
Frank
Ilinois
Jo Daviess Foenty
Galena
Eter
Conservator’s Sale of Real Estate in Jo Daviess County
Public sale ordered by Jo Daviess County Court to liquidate the estate of Catherine Dormer, adjudged insane. On December 30 at 10 a.m., at the Galena courthouse, Lot 68, Lot 7 with 10 feet off, and part of Lot 66 near Franklin Elk Division West, all in Galena, Illinois, to be sold for cash per court decree dated December 7, 1904. Conservator Mary Makreln represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Daviessey
Ilinois
Catherine Dormer
No Dormer
Galena
Prauslin
Elk and Lots
Saith
Franklin and
Elk
Division
West Stre
Galena River
Jo Daviess
Mary MakrneLn
Circuit Court
Said County
J. J. Nierling
Grant CG. Nierling
Sid Mianor
Illinois
Branch Street
Court House
Daviess County
S J
CG. Nierling
Dodson & Campbell
Attys
Guardian
Administrator Notice of Jo Daviess Estate Hearing
Administrator notice for Perth Wolenety estate in Jo Daviess County Illinois. Siewert the administrator will appear at Galena Court House on the first Monday in February to settle claims and allow creditors to attend. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly.
Council Hill Community Notes and Local Visits
John B Parkins visited Galena while Mrs Parkins and son left for Canada due to her sister’s illness. The Social at Amos Ford’s raised funds for the church. Ladies Aid formed with officers James Williams president Amos Ford vice president J L Lupton treasurer Seey Lupton. Arnold accident. Dr Wright attends Mr Swift in poor health. Misc visits include Mabel Ford Seales Mound James Redfern Allie, Wm Lethlean Apphk River, J Schultz Guilford.
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John B. Parkins
Galena
Amos Ford
J. B. Parkins
John
Canada
Wm. Lethlean
Apphk River
Wm. Trevarden
Jesse Ford
Merrifield
Swift
Wright
Seales Mound
Cor
Jersey Lily Flour Giveaway Attracts Hundreds
An Illinois sale notice outlines a contest offering a free barrell of Jersey Lily Flour to one of 100 buyers of a 100 pound sack. Coupons accompany each sack for a chance at the prize, with legal details noting court sale of minor Grant C. Nierling’s real estate in Jo Daviess County.
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Jersey
Administratrix Notice for Estate of William Timmermans
The Administratrix of William Timmermans deceased in Jo Daviess County Illinois gives notice to all creditors and claimants to appear at the County Court of Jo Daviess at Galena on the February Term First Monday in May to present and adjust claims and for debtors to pay promptly. Dated December 16 1905 Alive P. Timmermans Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Timmermans
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Lsbite
P. Tintmermans
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The
Galena Tribune
Sunday Tribune Publishing Company
Alena Tribune
Rhit
Hanover
Nellie Dawson
Rockford
Jay Rogers
Nelson and Son
Minnesota
H. Winth
Harry Reese
Warren
Irvin
GC. W. Bennett
H. Jobe
Chas. Phillips
Presbyterian | Ccurch
Woodman Hall
Myrtle Cheek
Mary White
Gifford-Haering
Plymouth
Helin’s
Coatsworth’s
Alfie
Guggenheim
Tsa
Coatsworth's
Coatsworth
J. Guggenbeim
S. Jost
Guggenbein’s
Albans
D.K. West
J.guggenheim
Marr Beaton & Co
Hlinoig Central Railroad
Tlinois Central
Salena Iron Works Co
Inge
Krape
Secretary of War
Bank
Galena, Ml
J.C. Winurass
Notich Istate
Louisa Wolenetz
Perth
Wolenety
Jo David
Minois
Smd
Siewert
Council Hill
Hoxton
Sam
Clarence K. Griffin
Sheridan
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Barry Bros
State of Illinois
Iss
O.c.kraehmer
China
Waterman
iLadies
O. C. Kraehmer
Kmas
Kempter’s Book Store
Ae A As
BO Ries Ors UE
Boh
Chicago Daily News
Globe
Post Office Review
Daily News
Sir Francis Bertie
Paris
SoSae
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