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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1886

Page

2

Local official candidates announced amid county convention talks

A flood of names surfaces as Stephenson County Republican tensions surface, with Adams Tolien, Jasper Mallowy, and William Young among those announcing bids for County Treasurer. Speeches and petitions shape the GOP convention, while aldermen handle licenses, sewer work, and street projects in city proceedings.

Reaman Murringa Monpar Ey Stephenson Street Ald Buckley Ald Holland Ald Gallowway Frisbie Holland Nieman Ald Bucklay Pilersol Devore Oyler Wright M Tettinger Connell Exchange Street Court House Ald Wright Wm Fo Kushner Gily Council Galen Streat Cherry Street Locust Street Ald Niaman

Rainy night in Shannon and local notes update

In Shannon on August 5 1886 heavy rain fell. T. P. Newcomer travels to Chadwick to plan new store buildings. Dr. Swingley of Freeport visits for veterinary work. James Kennedy aged 16 buried in Shannon Catholic cemetery after Lanark death. E R Spencer plans to move machinery to Chadwick for blacksmithing and wagon work. Ed Tronkenmiller expects a strong corn crop. A geese incident blocked a Central track momentarily as a train approached Exchange Street.

Shannon Prom T. P. Newcomer Chadwick Swingley Freeport James Kennedy Lanark E.R. Spencer Tronkenmiller Cherry Grove

La Niagara Falls Route Art Book Promotes Michigan Central

The passenger department of the Michigan Central issues a color rich souvenir exploring La Niagara Falls St Lawrence River and White Mountains. It blends green and gold bronzes on its covers and presents sketches and descriptive scenes from Chicago to the sea via the St Lawrence. The volume advertises the railroad while remaining an artistic and informative keepsake for readers. Then there are short ads for Shiloh remedies and a local flour shipment announcement.

Michigan Central Railroad Niagara Falls St. Lawrence River White Mountains Sea Great Falls St. Lawrence Chicago Thidsom Mackinie Michigan Genese Liendermint Northiesteen Lignberni

Keynote Health Ads and Chautauqua Lake Excursion Announcement

An assortment of patent medicines including Dr Bo sinki cough syrup, Comeh syrup, Cobra for chest pains and bronchitis, and other tonics are advertised as cures. Also advertised is Boomer’s QuicK relief for cramps and a Chamberlain remedy for colic and diarrhea. A Central RR excursion to Chautauqua Lake, N Y is promoted with details to contact J F Mer ny for circulars.

Frederick the Great Pierce Bosinki Steylar Trea Hoebel & Moayk Chautauqua Lake Winda Central RR N.Y Chautauqua Sunday School CLS. C4 Alivia Central R. R Clantanquit Lake J. FP. Merny Gan West Duss Apt Star Stecese

Local Advertisements Highlight Seasonal Savings and Goods

Fringe notices promote woolen blankets and fabrics with price cuts, coal sales, and medicinal tonics from St Patrick's Pills. Also listed are paving work by Miller Having Co and Minnick Paving, a Lawn Social by Y M C A hosts, and coffee offerings from IL D Post & Co with fresh roasted varieties.

IL D Post & Co

Wanted workers for Chicago Madison and Northern railway

One hundred teams and men needed for work on the Chicago, Madison and Northern railway. Wages three dollars and fifty cents per day for ten hours, paid monthly. Free transportation to and from the work. Apply at AF Kaseway Alinoly Central Office Freeport WM. Nye Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is highly recommended and sold locally. Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure, Osmerlows Vitalizer, and other patent remedies advertised. Also sugar syrup and dried beef offerings listed.

Chicago, Madison and Northern Railway Kaseway Alinoly Central Onlce Freeport WM. Nye

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