10 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1887
Page
1
We are now receiving our Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves Furnaces and Steam Boilers and can assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock of these goods that we have ever shown.
Bartlett Hardware Co located at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street appears in the notice. The listing notes the hardware business presence and street addresses, reflecting a local commercial posting. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Three thousand barrels of Michigan and New York apples on hand and in transit. No commission pack. Baltimore Freal Oysters are available and fresh. Celery, Candies, Nuts, and dried California fruits offered at low prices. Coffee and Teas priced to beat competition. Sugars and other goods stocked. California canned goods two carloads newly arrived. Store claims the largest stock outside Chicago and best clerks to serve customers.
Delegation from Chicago petitions Governor Oglesby seeking clemency for condemned anarchists tied to the Haymarket affair. Capt. Black, labor leaders, and reformers argue for mercy, recount trial concerns, and urge commutation citing justice, humanity, and labor rights amid a tense political climate.
An ad boasting low prices and high quality invites readers to visit and compare stock of clothing, goods, and furnishings. It promises bargains, confident pricing, and friendly service, urging shoppers to inspect inventory and inquire about prices.
The Business Men's Association met in the Connell rooms to discuss drilling for natural gas. Secretary Greene reported inquiries from Kokomo and Springfield, with bids as low as 7000 for 8000 feet. A plan to form the Freeport Improvement Company with 10000 capital and 1000 shares was proposed, aiming to finance wells and possibly sell to the water company if gas failed.
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