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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
2
The Galena Tribune Valley Edition announces subscription options and delivery terms. Subscriptions cost 40 cents per month or yearly rates, with carrier delivery and mail options. The paper offers prompt attention for missed issues and notes its Friday December 21 1905 posting.
The Farmers Institute held last week is reported a success throughout the county. About 1,500 farmers attended one or more days, with Warren, Scales Mouna and Elizabeth showing good turnout. J. B. Rife was elected president, W. G. Curtiss secretary, P. M. Rindesbacher treasurer, W. E. White named a delegate to the state convention.
A brief exchange quoted from the Statesman shows a character questioning the reasons for marriage. The response admits uncertainty, highlighting themes of love, money, and appearance in social relations.
In a Brooklyn kindergarten the teacher asked pupils to imitate animals. At the cue "one two three" the room erupted into noise except for Tommy who stayed still and declared he was a rooster laying an egg, amusingly deflating the chaos.
A humorous anecdote from Chauncey Depew recalls an illness when he stayed indoors and a night call from a New York paper. The caller asks if he is alive and how long he may last, with witty exchanges reflecting press discourse.
Reported diphtheria fears in Stockton and nearby towns were debunked as rumors. Officials say the disease is mild with proper quarantines. Dr. Geo Palmer, sent by the State Board of Health, did not urge closing schools and noted 120 other towns face similar conditions. A local board of health was formed to enforce strict quarantine measures.
Citizens reflect on December 21 as the shortest day, with about nine hours of daylight and no regrets about its swift passage. Voters express satisfaction with how rapidly the sun declined, marking the year’s shortest daylight period.
Burr Illinois sues Daviess County. By decretal order of the Circuit Court entered November 1905 guardian J J Nierling seeks sale of minor Grant C Nierling's real estate in Galena Ishali Lot 14 50 feet on Broadway to Branch Street by public vendue January 14 1906 at ten oclock in the forenoon at the courthouse door Daviess County Illinois. Sale terms cash. Guardian J J Nierling. Hodson Campbell Attys for guardian.
Court notices announce Meary Term 1905 1906 for Josepha Selverre administratrix seeking sale of parts of Campbells subdivision Bridgeport Galena to pay debts. Affidavits of non residence filed against numerous heirs with summons returnable January 1906 at Galena court. Administrator Peter Casserly seeks claims against Frank Casserly estate with February term deadlines.
A conservator of Catherine Dormer declared insane orders a public sale of her real estate in Galena Jo Daviess County Illinois on December 30 1904 at 10 00 in the forenoon at the courthouse front door. The property includes multiple lots on Franklin Elk Division West streets between Franklin and Elk described with boundaries and measurement details, to be sold for cash. Attorneys Honson and Campbell represent the conservator’s estate.
Dated December 2 15 D L Biewerr administrator announces he was appointed for the estate of Louisa Wolenets Jo Daviess County Illinois deceased and will appear at the February term in Galena Court House to settle claims and collect debts.
A thin well dressed woman takes two seats in a crowded subway car, sparking jokes as other riders struggle to sit. The man in the corner accuses her of occupying two seats. she refuses, then slides to the middle, freeing space for a fat man. Laughter and peace follow.
A candidate declares intent to run for member of the Illinois General Assembly in the upcoming Republican primaries for the 9th Senatorial District. The announcement states readiness to submit to voters in the party ballot and primaries.
A public school monitor seized a pistol from his father and used it to threaten pupils to keep order. The principal disciplined the pupil despite the monitor's good intentions, reflecting on classroom safety and discipline. In a separate note, government printing office comments praise women workers, noting their education and transfer potential to clerical roles.
A seven year old, Jacob Schaefer, fled school claiming he was out walking with his parents. The teacher pressed him about his father’s status, and he replied proudly that his father was dead but his mother had put a for let sign in the window, so he now has a new papa. The tale captures a sly, defiant child with a wrenching family twist.
New York World reports Officer Martin, praised by the chief as a top worker, admits concealing a past life as he confesses to a secret chapter. He is described as reserved, never drinking or lingering in saloons, prompting suspicion from superiors.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a tall polite butler once featured at a door. Rodrick recalls the man as excellent, who took coats quickly, until Van Albert notes the trouble of his erratic behavior including the theft of dozens of cats and bats before leaving.
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