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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
A candidate announces intent to run for the Illinois General Assembly in the 12th Senatorial District, subject to Republican primary voters' decision. The statement frames candidacy within party guidelines and underscores electoral participation.
A church cantata by Methodist Episcopal Sunday School children at Turner Hall drew several hundred attendees. Santa Claus visits, Mother Santa Claus, Little Nicholas and Brownies starred in dialogue and songs with strong performances from M. E. Daniels and Miss Augusta Vincent. The event featured brilliants costumes, lively choruses, and a dramatic closing tableau praised for its staging and musical numbers.
The Sabbath school of the First Presbyterian church presented Santa Claus and his fairies, a cherished Christmas cantata. Forty students performed after only two weeks of practice, under Miss Whalen and Dr Crissman.
The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated under Miss Chapin’s supervision. Santa Claus arrived on time and distributed gifts to the children. School superintendent Mr. J B Helm was presented with a handsome rocking chair by officers and teachers.
A physician recalls a Chicago libel scare caused by a mispunctuated sentence about examining a patient. Wm W. Russell jokes about a tenor wrongly paired with a police verdict, noting a Missouri critic misread a line as a three year sentence, reducing public menace through misprint.
In Kane Pennsylvania last winter two oil operators Smith and Jones faced a runaway sleigh after a report of a rich Warren field. They sarcastically wonder if the local “Hveryman” will sell them the team. Jones contemplates buying the night horse to gift his wife.
Secretary Bonaparte calls the kicker a vital force keeping the party in check. He notes the kicker represents opposition and examination, embodying revolt against crowd conformity. The piece cites the New York Mail praising individualism in politics.
A scene unfolds where a woman confronts George about a girl’s hair, accusing him of infidelity and misdeeds. She scolds his careless grooming, insisting a boot black brushed him instead of her care. He admits the brush mishap and vows she need not bother.
The Kaiser earns 3,925,000 yearly as king of Prussia yet nothing as German emperor, plus a vast private income from mines fisheries and estates. Bavarian king 1,350,000, Saxon 875,000, Baden grand duke 400,000. Russia's czar 6,750,000 for private use, grand dukes 1,000,000 each. All enjoy further royalties and prerogatives, largely unknown to outsiders.
A Frankfurt Zeitung profile lauds Commander Oliphant as Salvation Army leader in Germany describing him as tall with a high forehead bushy eyebrows and long black beard. An Englishman fluent in German he cites German literature and embodies strong organizational zeal amid rapid growth. An anecdote notes a American tourist’s blurted Europe tour question highlighting cross continental perception.
A hardware salesman notes that women rely on gestures and vague terms like thing to describe hardware needs. He recounts a woman seeking a hole making tool, ceiling protectors, incandescent mantles, and small wires, while lamps and chimneys prove hard to name. He praises air pictures to convey product ideas.
Locomotive engineer F C Roberts recalls a near fatal crash on a Atlanta to Macon run after five sleepless nights. He describes a split second delay, a headlight sighting, brakes failing, and a paralyzing moment as two engines collided, he relives his life in the instant.
Seward Dill of Phillips Maine, nearly ninety four, traveled alone to Minnesota. Friends urged caution about such a long journey for an elderly man. He replied that he was too old to be bothered with any young man in long journeys.
A compact meditation on the pull between great and small souls. The speaker asserts that intellectual height amplifies love, roots deeply, and extends its reach across greater distance and intensity.
A Canton correspondent reports the boycott has shifted into religious ceremonies and observances. Chinese animosity toward American flour spreads from moon cakes to wedding gifts and servants' presents, with planchette guidance noting displeasure for orthodox luxury. The crisis pressures cake shop owners as the public decides the fate of ingredients.
Harry Vardon, English golf expert and one of the best players, began as a boy. Lacking parental approval and funds, he formed a four hole links on wasteland with friends using white marbles as balls. They marked balls with a helper and played at night or by moonlight until real clubs arrived, training him to become champion professional by age twenty five.
A scientific observer notes that after sitting for his portrait to two German painters, each picture required 20,000 brush strokes. The finding highlights the effort behind formal portraiture and the interaction with foreign artists.
A damaged ad fragment markets Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets for sallow people. The tab form lists three containers from Onae Tea Cave Company in Maslin Wisconsin, described as genuine but uses odd phrasing and unclear claims.
Public notice to heirs and defendants in Jo Daviess County Illinois warns of petitions to sell real estate to pay debts of Martin Munehrath and Grant C Nierling minor. Describes parcels in Bridgeport Galena and the court dates January 1906 and January 24 1906 with sale terms cash.
The administrator of the estate of Louisa Wolenetz deceased will appear at the Jo Daviess County Court House in Galena for the February term on the first Monday. Creditors must attend to present claims and debtors should pay promptly to D. B. Buewert, Administrator, December 2, 1905.
Administrator of the estate of Frank Casserly deceased invites claims for adjustment at the February Term to be held at the Court House in Galena County te Daviess Illinois. He calls all creditors to present claims and demands payment of any debts owed to the estate. Dated November 20, 105. Preven Casserly
By order of Jo Daviess County Court the conservator of Catherine Dormer, adjudged insane, will sell her real estate at public auction December 30 1905 at 10 a.m. at the front door of Galena Court House. Property lies between Franklin and Elk streets in Galena described as lots 68 67 and part of 66. Terms cash. Mary Margren conservator. Honeon and Campbell attorneys.
New stock at Strolmeyers Shoe Store highlights latest style quality and low prices in the fall and winter line. Shoppers are urged to inspect the arrival as styles and sizes are offered at reduced rates.
Mary Wachter executrix announces she will appear before Jo Daviess County Court at Galena during March term to settle claims against Heinrich Wachter late of Jo Daviess County Illinois. Creditors must present claims and all debts should be paid promptly to the executrix. Dated December 21, 1005.
Alice P. Timmermans Administratrix of William Timmermans deceased in Jo Daviess County Illinois gives notice to creditors to appear at the Jo Daviess County Court House Galena on the February 1 term, to present claims for adjustment and to settle debts, dated December 15 1905.
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