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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1883
Page
1
A collage of notices touts Higgins' perfumery at Higgins' with perfumes and scented items. Maxwell Bros offers ten percent off Christmas Cards before December 20. A. H. Tillson's promotes writing desks and novelty boxes and a range of toiletries, lamps, and writing supplies.
Table linen napkins and towels at very low prices at Smith Ballou's. local notice listing goods and vendors with street address Maxwell Bros Opera Block and Smith Ballou's corner.
Local group forms Nachusa House Company to restore the dilapidated hotel, invest in improvements, and attract a first-class operator. The incorporation includes H. T. Noble, John Dysart, Theron Cumins, S. C. Eells, and Jason C. Ayres with 120 shares at $50 each. The purchase signals Dixon’s push for a thriving downtown hotel in the city center.
Hobart's announces a new line of gold and silver watches arriving. Eye glasses and spectacles are also available at Hobart's. Dress making and stamping offered by Mrs. M. BE Tupney at Peoria Street, Dixon Illinois, second house south of Dr Brook's.
120 acres at 30 dollars per acre 120 acres at 35 dollars per acre and 240 acres at 30 dollars per acre. Terms easy. Inquiries to J. C. Ayres or B. B. Higgins Dixon Illinois.
Stoves at Cost to close out offer base burners heaters ranges and cook stoves for cash or good notes. Must have room for other goods. Also watches and jewelry repaired at Hobart's and stem wind watches sold for four dollars. New Cemetery lots available select before they are taken by calling Sexton C. W. Latimer Dixon III at 231f.
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