Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-01-24
A Silver Surplus.

with determination Of lettering his
condition and winning for himself
a name and competency, followed
by the good wishes Of the communi-
ty, who knew him as lad of excel
lent habits, untiring industry and
promising ability. He located in
Freeport, III. From time TO time be
has been heard of, and always favor
ably. As an official of his chosen
city for many years, his name was
found in the press. As secretary
Of a leading insurance company,
and in other business relations, he
was heard of in business circles.
Among the first and best acts Of his
career was to take unto himself a
wife, one of the young ladies of
Freeport That he did on the 9th
day of January, 1866. On the 25tt
anniversary Of that day the citizens
Of Freeport took occasion to express
their opinion this Of former Mineral
Point boy, Mr.. William Trembor,
an account whereof fills more than
column Of the daily Journal of
that city, from which we extract the
following:
Beginning life at the foot of the
ladder, Mr.. Trembor's course has
been steadily onward and upward,
until to-day we find him filing the
responsible position Of secretary of
the German insurance company, one
Of the most popular and wealthiest
insurance companies in the north.
west. AS a business man and finan-
cier be has no superior in Freeport
and possesses the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizens. Dur
ing bis thirty years residence in
Freeport he has filled many posi-
tons Of honor and trust, and has
always performed his duties faith
fully and we'll Public spirited and
enterprising he is always willing to
do his share toward the upbuilding
Of Freeport. The public schools of
Freeport have not a better friend
than VIM Trembor, and as a mem
Der Of the Board Of Education he
has done much toward elevatiug
the standard Of our public schools.
Nothing could more fully demon
strate tie popularity aud esteem n
which Mr. and Mrs Trembor are
held in this community than the
handsome and costly presents they
received on the occasion of their
silver anniversary The presents
were indeed surprise to them, as
they had noidea of celebrating their
anniversary except in an informal
way.
The first surprise of the day was
when q large party Of Masons and
other friends of Mr. and Mrs. Trem-
bor marched to their home shortly
before ten, and presented them
with very handsome collection Of
solid silverware of the chappendale
pattern, which is the latest style Of
silver made Mr.. Elsou was given
orders TO get the finest selection
possible and he did so. The col
/ lection consisted Of fifty pieces and
were in handsome rosewood chest
! lined with peacock blue silk. The
presentation speech was made by
Hon. l.. l.. Mum, and the gentle
man made one of his happiest
speeches, but Mr.. Trembor was so
surprised that it was difficult for
him to express his thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trembor were again
surprised when n handsome silver
salver and chatting set was brought
to their door bearing the compH-
mouts Of the employees Of the Ger
man Insurance Company.
One would naturally think that
the list of surprises for this fortu-
nate couple were about exhausted,
I but the greatest surprise of all Is
yet 90 come.
4 party of Mr.. and Mrs. Irembors
/ friends met at the home Of Mr.. and
/ Mrs. pobbius, and about 9 O'Clock
/ they marched 70 the home Of Mr..
! Trembor, and the leader gave the
door bell a vigorous jerk which
soon brought Mr. Trembor to the
door. When he saw the crowd in
1 front of him he aid no, know what
90 say or think, in fact he was not
/ given time TO do either, rs the self
1 invited guests marched past him and
proceeded to take possession of the
, house. Mr.. Trembor was asked if
/ he was surprised, and he said: "No;
after what has taken place in this
house to-day | would not be sur
prised il the Angel Gabriel should
come in and present me with the
silver trumpet he is to blow on