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Newspaper
Freeport Bulletin
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1877
Page
3
In a note to readers the press endorses Wm. A. Stevens as an oldest Freeport dry goods merchant. The message highlights Stevens long fair dealing and trustworthy reputation and advises shoppers to trade with him.
The Freeport fair attracts widespread Illinois interest with overloaded trains and crowded streets. Hotel pressure grows as outsiders flood the city, and gate receipts exceed previous expositions. Freeport pledged success and honors that commitment with a thriving event.
Editor Hearne received visitors at the Dodgeville Chronicle while Miss Flora Shoup of Chicago visits the Middleditch family. J M Chambers reports on Illinois State Grange duties as Fair attendance grows. M Stoskopf leaves Freeport for Poughkeepsie with sister Emma to attend a seminary. G L Lane of Delevan checks in on subscription and state fair activity. Daniel O Kane of Polo notes Wisconsin trip and rising Democratic presence.
Letter warns that excessive speed on city streets endangers life and property and demands action to curb fast driving amidst dangerous road conditions.
Reminder that customers can save money by purchasing Cooking and Heating Stoves or other hardware items at Burchard & Scott's. The note promotes hardware line discounts and urges shoppers to take advantage of the sales.
The largest best and cheapest stock of boots and shoes in the Northwest is to be found at J H McNamara's.
Burrell Bros advertises sugar cured hams at 123 cents per pound in a concise sales blurb. The note emphasizes value, inviting readers to purchase from Burrell Bros.
The Burkhart Brothers fully renovated their store and filled it with a complete, unparalleled clothing stock. They advertise it as the cheapest in town and invite public notice through the newspaper with details in another advertisement.
Burrell Bros advertises spring wheat flour at 1.50 per sack with best brands highlighted. Trade and savings promoted in the local shop circular.
Mr H N Cronkrite an established grocer proclaims unmatched quality and lowest prices in a short ad. He promotes one pound cans Baking Powder quality guaranteed equal to any manufactured at 30 cents per can from BURRELL Bros.
A large crowd of passengers arriving in Freeport forced rail officials to add extra trips. Officials reported unusually high turnout as trains operated beyond their standard schedule to accommodate the surge.
The popular Galena Street proprietors have received direct from Paris Tokay Massas wines and a large invoice of G H Mumms Co Champagne. They keep a full supply of domestic liquors ale and Milwaukee beer and invite customers to call.
Johnsons Encyclopedia available at 25 percent discount for two days with inquiries at Emmett and Burrells Drug Store. Appletons American also offered.
The notice spotlights Buxcuarp and Scorr with a wide selection of cooking and heating stoves. It urges readers to inspect Mr. Wm. Huber’s carriage factory at Adams and Bridge streets to witness active production. His energetic business approach and printer’s ink advertising are noted.
The Stephenson County Bible Society met at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jewett delivering the sermon to a large crowd. Treasurer Leichenbach reported year end balances, receipts of 1267.27, and disbursements of 1098.74. books received valued at 887.52 and issued at 536.71, leaving 350.81 on hand. Cash in New York totaled 714.55, plus on hand for a total of 888.08. A strong showing reflects the society's energetic work.
A special passenger train will operate Wednesday Thursday and Friday between Belvidere and Freeport with morning departures from Belvidere at 8 00 and final arrival Freeport at 9 50. Return service leaves Freeport at 5 80 p m reaching Belvidere at 9 25 p m. The run adds to the existing Freeport Batavia service.
Cedarville resident Rev. W. S. Fouxr will preach at the Salem church on Thursday evening September 20.
Citizens and thousands of visitors thank Mayor Kronn for the excellent order and the thorough police regulations that kept the Freeport fair safe and orderly.
Death notices list Frances I. Van Inwagen of Rockford aged about 30 from Brights disease died September 11. Thomas Kimmins age about 47 died September 1 near Hanover of consumption. Myrom Chambers aged two years nine months died September 7 in Scales Mound from scarlet fever.
Office of the Bulletin notes flour steady, grain active and lower with Nos 1 and 2 spring wheat prices around 1 dollar. Corn, oats, rye and barley show mixed movement while pork and lard advance or hold firm. bulk meats list shoulder and rib values.
Weekly patent list issued to Illinois and Wisconsin inventors records multiple filings for August 29 1877. Names include F H Ficket Chicago wheel couplings G A McLane pencil sharpener E Gray and J Palmer local circuit breakers and railroad components with other items from Chicago Peoria Aurora and Rockford region. Wisconsin entries mention Fond du Lac Milwaukee Sharon Paoli and more with kettle covers middlings separators Chromatrope toys and carpenters tools.
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