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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1880

Page

7

Tax notices for Stephenson County lands awaiting sale

In Freeport Illinois 1880 Wallace W Hutchison as County Treasurer seeks judgment against unpaid lands and town lots for taxes 1871 1870s with costs and interest. Sale set for June 7 1880 at 10 am at the court house with 23 cents per tract 15 per lot and total costs 70 or 61 cents. Publication verified by Alonzo V Richards publisher.

Peratonica Illinois Stephenson County T. Wallace W. Herchison Ilinois Freeport Court House Wallace W. Hutchison Inois T. Alonzo Y. Richards Freeport Journal Week Y Alonzo Vy, Richards

Delinquent Taxes Defined and Interest Provisions

The notice outlines the 1879 amendment defining delinquent real estate taxes as those unpaid by March 10 or when district records are returned. Interest accrues at 1 percent per month from May 1 until paid or forfeited, with interest collections directed to the county treasury for county use.

W. W. Herculson

Piano Advertisement Praises McCammon Instrument

In the 1879 legal notices the McCammon piano is extolled as unrivaled for quality. The ad notes it is favored by top artists and available for sale by F. W. Brainerd.

McCammon Firsteclass F. W. Brainerd

Saved from the Poorhouse by St Jacobs Oil

David Allingsworth, once carried in and out of bed at Sciota County Poorhouse due to rheumatism, found relief after using St Jacobs Oil. Directors prescribed the German remedy, and after four bottles he walked again unaided. The Portsmouth Ohio editor’s correspondent will verify the facts.

David Allingsworth Ife Sciota County St. Jacobs Portsmouth Ohio

Testimonial on Constitution Water from J M P Wasburne

June 7 1879 at Alockbridge Keeley & Co forward a testimonial from Hon J M P Washburne praising Constitution Water and its curative claims. The letter invites publication for public benefit and aligns with Keeley claims of broad national recognition.

Alockbridge Messrs. Morgan & Allen John New York City J. M.P. Washburne United States J. Keeley & Co Messrs. J. Keeley & Co J. M. P. Wasuiburne

Hop Bitters credited with curing wife and saving earnings

A man reports six years of bed ridden sickness costing $1,200, halted by three bottles of Hop Bitters used by his wife. He notes she has run the household for a year without missing work and urges others to learn from the outcome.

Kidney-Wort Promoted as Kidney Tonic for Bedwetters

A historical advertisement urges guardians to use Kidney-Wort for children who wet the bed. It claims the remedy has a tonic effect on kidneys and urinary organs and asserts it can help those unable to control urination.

Illinois Central cuts local ticket rate to three cents per mile

Public notice from the Illinois Central Railroad dated March 31 1880 announces starting April 1 1880 the sale of local tickets on all lines in Illinois at three cents per mile down from four cents. W P Jonson signs the notice expressing hope for patron approval and increased local travel.

I. C. Ra. Co Passencun Dees Chicago Illinois Central Railroad Ilinois W. P. Jonson

Legal Administrators Notice for Margaret Vocht Estate

Estate of Margaret Vocht deceased calls all claimants to present claims for adjudication at Stephen County Court in Freeport during the June term. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to Hugh Bennehoff administrator. Dated April 15, 1830.

Margaret Vocht Stephenson County Court House Freeport Hugh Bennehoff

Herifes Sale Under Execution in Stephenson County

By order of the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois J R Leigh sheriff offers for sale at the court house front door Freeport on Thursday April 29 1859 at 1 pm the south half of the east half of lot 27 in Powell and Waddell subdivision of the NE quarter of section 36 township 0 range 7 east all in Illinois to satisfy an execution in favor of J P Spiller and Pusiitot Noah D Peck.

Prustel Wises George H. Taylor Recorder of Deeds Stephenson County Ilinots Stephenson Tinos Town Jared Sheety Cyrus A. Sheetz John Hart Jared Sheetz Ald Freeport Ihnots John Wertman Charles T. Green Herife State of Illinois J. P. Spiller Pusiitot Noah D. Peek Powell &.Waddell Meridan Noah D. Peck J. R. Leigh Stephenson Co

Market Price Quoted for Several Granulated Staples

A fragment shows prices per pound for various granulated goods. Text lists values such as 11 cents and 91 cents for different grades including White Extra C and Bright Yellow, with mentions of Brown and other varieties.

Tea prices listed for Japan and gunpowder varieties

The note lists tea prices by grade and origin and includes Gun Powder varieties with per pound rates and a tea dust price per tablespoon. Prices cited: Japan extra fine 850¢ per lb, finest grown 68c. Oolong 85c to 1.00. Gun Powder extra 60c, best 90c. Tea Dust 16 to 30c per tb.

Japan

Coffees Stock Emphasized Offers Quality Purchase

A local retailer urges customers to call and inspect their coffee stock before buying, promising a beneficial experience and assurance of good value for shoppers.

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