Descriptive portraits and spring goods flood Stephenson street
The piece advertises portraits by William H. McHenry at his gallery above Staver and Snyder on Stephenson street, praises his reputation and reasonable prices, and adds notices of Mrs. Kerris spring stock, Tandy boot sale, a new firm Bergman Robey Kirk in the Farmers' Warehouse, and farm machinery agents. It notes C C Best selling Oolong Tea at 1.25 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McHenry
Staver & Snyder's
Stephenson Street
McHenry
W. W. Robey
Bergman & Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Romery
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling Corn
Moline
Dixon
Hardware dealers prepare for spring trade
We would call subscribers attention to the advertisement of Lawyer and Burchard, well known hardware dealers. They plan extensive preparations for spring trade, taking advantage of the recent decline in goods. A large stock of hardware is being laid in, and all in need of hardware will find it advantageous to call on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Lawyer & Burchard
Soldiers entitled to $100 bounty under Hosmer v United States
Supreme Court confirms that soldiers enlisting for three years before July 22 1801 and honorably discharged are entitled to a $100 bounty if not already received. The bounty is collected by 14-50-tf C C SH cuLer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosmer
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Reliable insurance offered by Porter and Wright agency
Strictly reliable insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the agency of Messrs Porter and Wright who are agents for sound companies led by the North American of New York Do not fail to have them write you a policy Best Lol Stephenson street 20 per pound Gasket Oolong Tea sold only at that store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Porter & Wright
United States
North American
New York
Best
Sale of Halderman Steam Mill and property at auction
An advertisement notes a sale on April 15, 1870, at auction for the Halderman Steam Mill in the city. The mill is described as excellent and millers are urged to attend. Substantial personal property will also be sold at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halderman
For Sale Groceries at Best's 151 Stephenson Street
Advertisement notes groceries for sale at Best's located at 151 Stephenson Street offering good new and cheap items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cc
Best's
Stephenson Street
Local Steam Printing Office Promises Best Value
The county’s sole steam printing office urges job seekers to remember its larger operation with more presses and stock than three other shops combined. It claims to print cheaper, better, and faster than competitors.
Fresh groceries at Cronkrite store on Stephenson street
Fresh groceries and provisions are available at HK L Cronkrite on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods delivered promptly within the city at no extra charge. All items guaranteed as recommended with fair, reasonable profits and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HK. L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Millinery and Dress Making Establishment Seeks Patronage
Mrs. M. M. Sheetz operates a millinery and dress making business in the former Mc Cutcheon Hat and Cap store rooms. Mrs. Grove, renowned in dress making, supervises cutting and fitting with expert skill. Mrs. Sheetz invites liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Sheetz
McCutcheon
Grove
First Arrival of New Goods by Staver and Snyder
The popular store at 104 Stephenson Street offers Boots and Shoes with a good assortment and low prices. Shoppers are urged to call at the Big Boot sign for new stock arriving last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver & Snyder
Stephenson Street
Local Hardware Sale at Lawyer and Burchard's
A large lot of forks hoes shovels and spades offered at Lawyer and Burchard's with best stock and lowest prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer and Burchard’s
Photographer with Broad Skill and Low Prices
An experienced photographer offers diverse sizes and styles with superior quality at low prices. Located on Stephen son street at the corner of Exchance, upstairs, he stands against competitors with affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Exchance
Krohn Tobacco Shop Ad Extols Wide Cigar Selection
Krohn, the tobacco and cigar man, offers pipes and tobacco pouches with the best cigar brands. He features smoking tobacco, fine cut or plug chewing tobacco and all goods to please lovers of the weed. Drop in and take a smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Sharp Practice By Township Collector Henry Dinges
The Oneco town collector Henry Dinges left town after inflating tax figures to collect more than assessed. He apparently paid over the tax money, but private creditors now face an excellent chance to recover their pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dinges
Oneco
Diffenbaughs Confectionery Moves in Fry's Block
J D Diffenbaugh has removed his confectionery and fruit store three doors east in Fry's Block. He invites customers to visit the new location to find a larger stock of goods at lower prices ready to wait on patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry’s Block
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Diffenbauugh
Challenge Feed Mill Ad Promotes J Montelius Warehouse
An advertisement touts Challenge Feed Mill as the leading feed mill. It invites farmers to visit the J Montelius warehouse to inspect the product and hear details.
Tea from Cina Arrives in San Francisco for Sale
CO. C. Best offers a fresh cargo of tea just landed from Cina via San Francisco at the price of one dollar and twenty five cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. C. Best
Cina
San Francisco
For Rent Two Story House on Chicago Street
Advertises a two story six room residence with a good cellar and cistern on Chicago street two blocks south of the Post Office. Apply at this office or address box 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Assessor A. J. Warner to Hear Appeals in April
A. J. Warner, U. S. Assessor for the Third District, will visit the assistant assessor’s office on April 16 to hear appeals. Incomes for Freeport must be filed before that date to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Warner
Freeport
I Have Moved to the Spacious Room Formerly Occupied
The note announces relocation to a large room previously used by J. D. Diffenbaugh in Buoan. It identifies the prior occupant and the new address in the local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Buoan
Packard to Close Jewelry Room Sale at Cost
Wilcoxson's marble block hosts a thirty day sale by Colonel Packard, offering watches, clocks, charms and related jewelry at panic prices. Readers are urged to take advantage while hoping he reconsiders remaining in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon
Mr. Packard
Colonel Packard
Freeport
Dr Dake Tanow at the Howard House
Consultation free at the Howard House with Dr Dake Tanow offering no charge for initial medical advice. Patient details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dake Tanow
Howard House
Circuit Court Verdicts Fill Week in Local Trials
The Circuit Court completed several trials this week. Cases include Joshua D. Fowler v. Luman Montagira over a church note, verdict for the plaintiff. replevin of a J. M. McCracken pur chased reaper, verdict for plaintiffs. and Frederick Hildebrand v. Valentine Stoskopf over building removal, verdict for plaintiff. Jury to continue this week. Postage letters list names and due stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua D. Fowler
Luman Montagira
M. I. Church
Lena
Bailey, Brawley and Neff
Turner and Meacham
James 8
James 8. Upton & Oo.ys
Bergman& Kirk
J. M. McCracken
Bailey, Brawley and Neil
Burchard, Barton and Barnum
Frederick Hildebrand
Valentine Stoskopf
Snit
Freeport
Louis Stoskopf
Abrams
Kean
Meacham
Hoop Skirts From Freeport Factory At Chicago Street
Tr S Ryan advertises new Spring hoop skirts from the Freeport Hoop Skirt manufactory located on Chicago street south of the Post Office. The ad touts the styles as very pretty and invites ladies to call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Ryan’s
Chicago Street
Post Office
Tr. S. Ryan
Freeport
Hoop Skirt Manufactory
A Large Stock of Children's Carriages at Low Prices
G. M. Clayton advertises a large stock of children’s carriages priced very low, inviting buyers to inspect the selection and take advantage of reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Clayton's
Dentists Gill Brothers Join Local Practice From Massachusetts
The Gill Brothers dentists newly arrived from Massachusetts find growing patient support. Dr Pament C Dake noted Rochester NY physician has taken parlors at the Howard House and comes highly recommended. The press praises him for his work and many commendations come from grateful patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pament C. Dake
Rochester
N.Y
Howard House
Mrs Steinmetz Opens Millinery and Trimming Store in Maynard’s Block
Mrs J A Steinmetz announces moving to the former Sechrist and Lemon store in Maynard's Block Fresport and opens a new millinery and trimming shop with Ann Widner in charge of trimming. The business advertises a large stock of wall paper at its location on list Broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Steinmetz
Fresport
Sechrist & Lemon
Maynard's Block
Ake, &E
Ann Widner
Grimes' warehorse offers 300 bushels seed corn
Win and Young advertise three hundred bushels of Yellow Peat Seed Corn sourced from Pennsylvania for sale at Grimes' warehorse over the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Pennsylvania
Grimes
Warehorse
Cedarville Items and Local Notices
Abraham Clingman, youngest son of Hiram Clingman of Buckeye, shot and killed himself while pickerel fishing near Richland creek. Funeral held next day. Prof. Leland and his singing class gave a concert with moderate attendance. The Sons of Temperance report a new division with officers listed. The group notes no female membership and jokes about quiet corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fara
Abraham Clingman
Hiram Clingman
Buckeye
Richland Creek
Concent
Leland
Sons of Temperance
John Epley
W. P
Reuben Meyers
W. A
Henry” Richart
Has Duth
A. R.S
A.W
Templeton
Philip Garman
Seed corn offered to farmers at Grimes warehouse
Wim and Young offer three hundred bushels of Yellow Dent seed corn from Pennsylvania for sale at Grimes' warehouse over the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Young
Pennsylvania
Grimes
Clover Dying Out Supposedly Smothered by Shot
Ridott resident John Piper reports clover dying out in local fields and suspects it was smothered by a February shotgun blast. He asks how conditions stand in other parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Piper
Ridott
Jie
Spring Has Come Weather Boosts Plowing in Bowie
The article notes ten days of delightful weather benefiting farmers in Bowie as they begin heavy plowing and field work. It highlights optimistic spring conditions and agricultural momentum in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
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Ata
Fda
Tts
Adgalt Communications
Res Llinals
Atkin
A. Knowlton & Sons
Ye Corner Stephenson and Exchange
J. K. Brewster
Ent Farmers’ Warehouse
Irmers
Hingis
Swarts
Stocking
Swarts & Stocking
Geeale
H. H. Upp
Illinois
Ely
William Walton
Stephenson Weet
We. Walton
First National Bank
Eseaps
Bse
eeDeposits
George F. Ceforest
Reece Prot Mayer
George W. Renn
Public Square
Aving
C.T. Danham
Yin
Eggeo
Wolf
Charley Rowakar
Galena
Mechanic Street
Eeport
Imi
Rating House
Munn'‘'s
National Bank
Ilinois
HH. E. Brown
J. A. Bardel
Ksmith and Wagon Shop
Freestton
J. A. Crain
P. O
Davis, T
I. FP
Kleckner
Insurance Agency
Frazibor
Wileccon’s
Stephenson St
Freecadils
Forcome
Nemace Co
North America
Philalena
Apsete
Lorillard Insuranse Company
Phenix Insurance Co
Merchants’ Ins. Co
Ecavo
Charter Oak Life Insurance Co
Second National Bank
Casi Capital
Veand
Milwaukee
Chicago
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Buai- Sesr
Eat
John HW
Addams
LW. Guireau
Cashier
Porter & Wright's
G. W.oyler
Sul
Resto KB. Mayer
C. J. Frys
Jerre Pattison
Mesers Bailey & Brawley
D. HW. Sunderbin
Ay VT R. Pelck
Fire Arms
Ites
Vees Street
Journal Office
Beryl
Winiery Hardware
Autor Hildes and Pelts
F. Goodslue
Daniel Adamson
Vise
Kingsley & Mills
TISTS
Wllnois
Heman’s Block
Court House State
Frederick C. Ingalls
Otheyathan
Iivein Fry's
Ill
Marshall, G. W. Marshall & Co
W.M. Ledsering
Prowo & Commission
West
Madison Street
Connery
Consie
Lyr
James Clinger
G. Wolf
Eng
J. Coats
Fay
Exchange Street
Apgun
Cieris
C. Shuler
W. Scott Agney
Shuler & Agney
Bre Fueiana and
Iexchange
A. Pilton & CO
Buccessore
B.C. Dwight & Co
Ths
Ira Babcock
Illnois
Bailey
Francis W
Brawley
James I. Neff
Bailey, Brawley & Neff
Krohn’s
Freeport, Ills
John Margritz
Cedarville
Orangeville Road
Ela. ‘Carpenter
Sureon
Baileyville, Windis
Walton's
Wheeler & Wilson
A. McDonoven
Best & Morgan's
Best Oc Morgan
Best & Morgan’s New Spring Goods
Best & Morgan
Beat & Morgan's
Gee- Tandy
Tandy
Meat Market
Rhodes & Brother
Walton’s
Gall
Stevens
C. C.best
Mr. Dexter
Walton
Cutter
Boston
Weld
G M. Clayton
G. W. Clayton
Eeere Books
Looking Glassea
W. G, Farm
Barnes & Co.’S Machinery
Galeha Street
van Brunt
Urst & Bradley
Garden City
Skinner
Excelsior
F. Smith
Princeton
Comany
Woodward
Mason
Selby
Union
Stine & Brother
Stine’s
Stephenson Strreet
Emmett & Burrell
New York City
Local Affairs
J. Montelius
C. H. Packard
Circuit Court
Ger
J. H. Long
Foreston
Jacob Frankman
Blairstown
Iowa
Sanford & Janson
Isabella Bogardes
Pen Yan
N. Y
William Konner
Ulster
Gill Brothers
Massachusetts
City Crockery Store
Little
Brewster House
Crockery
Kina
Wlro IS
Ohio
C. H. Little’s
Wm. Walton
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