Freport notices and local happenings in brief
A jumble of notices reports resignations sales and events in Freeport. Roy A W Tousey resigns from the First Baptist Church and plans to move near Beloit Wisconsin. The new Hook and Ladder Company is organized. A serious accident fractures Mrs M Dramer’s leg near Codaryville. A grand ball by Torrent Fire Company is set for April 13 at Fry's Hall. Advertisers urged to submit notices by Monday noon.
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Roy. A. W. Tousey
First Baptist Church
Freeport
Beloit
Wisconsin
M. Dramer
Codaryile
Jet
Torrent Fire Company
Fry's Hall
Moving landmark auctioned and moved through Freeport streets
Voter's Affidavits offered for sale at Broad's Book Store. A landmark building once behind the Court House, later Miller's livery barn site, has been sold by Mr. Miller and is being moved down Exchange Street to a hollow lot.
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Broad’s Book Store
Freeport
Court House
Miller
Exchange Street
Pelok
Journat
Charles Strobacker Ag Aloon
Svat
Hardware firm touts tripled nail stock and low prices
H. Burchard & Bro say they carry three times their usual stock of nails and have in store and on order prices at the lowest late-season lows. They sell nails and other hardware as low as any in the city.
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Burchard & Bro
Child drowned in Kent well while playing near home
A two year old boy, son of My Goo Machimar, residing at Kent, fell into an uncurbed well covered with boards and drowned before aid could reach him. The article notes local business ads and the Stephenson Street bridge project with engineer Mr Staunton, urging support for re election.
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Goo, Machimar
Kent
Stephenson Street
Staunton
Stanton
Local notices and business bustle in Freeport crowd
A scattered column recounts residents and merchants in Freeport including Jacob Krohn and mysterious tradesmen, a final residence on Tracha Walnut streets, voter affidavits, sales at Brond's store, a dressing for Stephenson street, lamp posts, and painting near the Journal Office. It notes Democratic meetings, Teachers Institute dates, a sick landlord at the City Hotel, the hotel move to Galena street, and a rush at Roche's Store driven by cheap cash goods.
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Apras
Vouen Pinto
Clerks Afpriday
Mobneng
Gounedh
Dyeseny-Ald
Waddell
Currier
Krohn
Bartlett
Bergman
Ayor
Spsider
Cordinpuggs
Billy Ware
William Q. Weight
Ibridga
L.idurriae
Aids Krohn
Mayer
Stephenson Street
Atteats
Church Clergy Exchange Across Local Churches
Rev. Mr. Cleveland of First Methodist officiated at First Presbyterian on Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Carey, pastor of First Presbyterian, preached at First Methodist. Rev. Mr. Were officiated at Holocypal church and announced unusual services next Sabbath.
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Mr. Cleveland
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Mr.Carey
First Methodist
Local Merchants Advertise New Stock and Location
A short notice announces a move by Mosgre, O, Sanford 44 Cp, to the corner of Bridge and Adam street. They state they have purchased Nayid Bymne’s business and stock and are ready to supply customers with the best lumber at reasonable prices.
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Ballaing
Mosgre
Sanford
Nayid Bymne
Bridge
Adamas Tresty
Lena Items Chronicles Local News and Notices
Abraham Weaver advertises twenty building lots for sale on Saturday April 4. A Democratic Club event is planned at Ozburn Hall on Tuesday evening. A fire at Smith Glurk blacksmith shop was contained after suspected arson. Community donors contributed forty to fifty dollars to Rav b. Degu on Wednesday. Wheat and corn prices are listed for Lona, with spring and winter values noted at Broad's Book Store.
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Lena
Abraham Weaver
Freeport
Ozburn Hall
Smith Glurk
Friends of
Rav
Degu
Lona
Local Notices Mixed With Miscellany and Advertisements
Fragmented OCR text shows a rural 19th century notice blend with a farm accident story and ads. It mentions a wagon accident injuring an invalid woman, a farmer named Rusticus fleeing, and a temporary occupant, plus promotion for Emmett & Co remedies, sewing machines from Mrs. Wilson, and a sale of plows and farming implements at J. Montelius' Warehouse Bom 47s.
Exhibition to raise funds for piano purchase
An exhibition at Freeport High Hall on April 8 aims to raise money by charging 25 cent admission. The event, titled An Exhibition Schogh, seeks funds for a piano purchase and showcases items for display and sale.
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Freeport High
Untitled Local Ad Fragment Reflects Hardware Store Listing
A scrambled OCR fragment describes a hardware line and sale pricing. It notes locks nails farming tools and other small items available at lower prices than in the city, suggesting a bargain emphasis and store-wide appeal.
New Quarters for Mrs G A Wilson Store
Mrs G A Wilson has moved her millinery stock into the Bartlette Block store vacated by Messrs By and Roche. The new location consolidates her carefully selected assortment for easy access in Presport.
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New Quarters
Mra
G. Wilson
Bartlétte Block
Messrs
By & J Roche ‘Yhordishe witl.Pe Plensett Tan
Premium prizes offered for wheat samples by New York Society
A local note reports editor Judd of a prominent periodical has allocated three premiums totaling 300 dollars to the best wheat samples exhibited at the New York State Agricultural Society annual show. The awards cover two barrels each of white winter, yellowed winter, and spring wheat. The contest is open to U nited States and Canada. April Fool’s Day warnings follow about scams and mischief.
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Judd
New York State Agricultural ‘Society
Stéphenson County
United Lites
Canada
Local Notices Highlight Garden, Portraits, and Spring Goods
Mr Bangher erects a green house at the Shannon and Chippewa corner and plans to stock flowers. Artist McHenry promotes life sittings and portrait requests while Paris offers warm weather clothing. Mrs Ay Ferris millinery shop displays spring stock shipments from the East attracting ladies.
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Gemina Alexander
CEG Fowel
Local goods dealers push fresh stock as prices undercut rivals
The notice highlights a Stephenson County goods seller led by J R Harding promoting fresh imports at low prices. It also reports a county treasury robbery last week with the thiefs prying open the safe but failing to seize funds, leaving only limited cash. A new sidewalk on Stephenson Street near Rohkaras bakery is noted along with other street needs.
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Sany
Broad
Stephenson Street
Commercial College Student Bank Exercise Impresses Visitors
Report from Freeport describes a campus mock bank operated by students at the Commercial College. Juniors and seniors handle deposits checks and ledgers while the telegraph and shipping departments simulate real business. Visitors note improved penmanship and a notable presence of female students among the participants.
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Commiercial Tife
Td Goodé
Dotislgivd
Jndve
Thornless Raspberry Offered by Sinton of Angola
Fran Joseph Sinton of Angola Erie County New York advertises a descriptive catalog for a thornless raspberry variety called Dayskbh's Choruless Black Cap. He offers plants at $1.25 each or 12 for $1000 with reduced rates for larger quantities and invites inquiries to evaluate merits.
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Fran Joseph Sinton
Angola
Erie County
N. Y
Sinton
Samantieles
Ween
Pterignees
Disappearance Mystery Hits Town as Citizen Vanishes
A prominent citizen vanished Friday morning after reportedly receiving a large sum the day before and depositing it at a bank. Searches failed to locate him, with relatives fearing foul play as investigators review Friday's events and possible sightings.
New and Bargain Boots and Hats At Fry’s Block
The advertisement highlights Smythe offering new, attractive and valuable boot and shoe emporium goods in Fry's block. It notes Mephisto cigars at Youngman Brubaker and cheap hats from Chamberlin. It urges readers to shop for fresh candies at Mayer's and to see stylish hats for modern gentlemen.
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W.wismythe
Fry’s Block
Gallangi
Mephisto
Youngman & Brubaker
Utopia
America
Chamberlin
Fry's Block
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Callon Treat & Stocking
Court Fionse
H. C. Burchard
Coltman's
Colby & Currier's
Jemna
Best & Morgan
James H. Prescott
Emmert É& Burrell
Greg Teis
Jacob Krohn
Olay Anson Alreet
Joseph
Smith
Bulletin
Aikley
Tracha Walnut Streets
Brond's
Rooke
Terpsichoreams
J. Mayer
Clayton
Satan
Democrata
Journal
Teachers’ Institute
Torrey
City
Meg
City Hotel
Stephenson and
van Buren Streets
First National Bank
Galena Street
Ibndw
E. & J. Roche
Hottinger’s Block
Tata
Orc NA Irette
Volor
Rusticus
Holt
Emmett
Ude
Secret Age
Indiana
Peoria
J. Montelius
Bom
Welch
IRS House
MrvUvias
Mr. Paris
McHenry
Etjtal
Stephen County
Dy Ferris
Bona Pyamines
Chicago
J.R. Harding
Oroni
Stephenson County
Harding
Broad’s
Bor
Blank and School Books
Fifatvond
Aitizens
Beopad National Bank
Perdon
Tna
Feddb
Hermada
Bartlettland
Airgmans S
Garslat
Adami
Ald
M. Mayér
Fox
Clark
Eh Hayes
Ciaieter
Erohn
Snyder
Bedhela
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