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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1871
Page
5
Local ad lists garden rakes fees spades shovels and related tools at low prices from Lawver and Burchard. Includes catalog items and stock numbers 15 52 11 for reference.
In the county only Champion and Symthe’s can supply the item, with the farm system relying on these two sources for availability. The fragment suggests limited access and emphasizes the sole suppliers within the region.
From retouched negatives, without extra charge, at White's Gallery. 15 48-tf.
Has been removed to Maynard's block in the room once J A Steinmetz's opposite Court House. Prices claim hats caps $1, boots shoes $1 per pair and various fancy goods at bottom prices. Also a stock of fine chromes offered at very low prices. One ounce of gold for every ounce of adulteration in Diftenbaugh's candy.
The Success of Weld stems from deep photography experience. He thoroughly understands the art and takes pictures unrivaled for tone and finish. He offers all sizes and styles and defies competition in quality while keeping prices exceptionally low at Stephen on Street corner of Exchange, upstairs.
Friends T Lawyer and Burchard, noted hardware dealers, announce they are receiving large shipments in preparation for spring trade. Readers are urged to contact them for hardware needs and supplies.
Negotiations lead to transfer of all machinery to Freeport Illinois for beet sugar manufacture on a large scale. C H Rosenstiel and Bunn hold major interests as experts favor Freeport land and labor. Chatsworth failure becomes Freeport's opportunity, signaling Illinois trial of beet sugar viability.
Advertisement notes tubs pails wringers and various wooden ware offered by Lawyer & Burchard located at 1549 followed by an obscured street or catalog detail.
C G Currier visited the city last week and reports The American flourishes in Chicago. Horst C Gann of the Warren Independent called for book binding services this week. Maj W T Collins editor of the Grand Army Journal praised the Soldiers' Monument as the finest he has seen and paid $5 to join the Association. The piece contrasts Stephenson County subscribers who have paid nothing with those owing and not paying.
Champion Shoe at Lymthe's Corner Store offers a new gaiter line for steps, advertised in Fry's Block 15-48 tf A New Lot of Gaiters to StavyER and SNYDERS. 50-tf
Local vendor D D Diffenbaugh promotes his ice cream and sodas this season claiming their quality is at an all time best with newly improved flavors and service. The message invites customers to cooled relief at his stand.
A brief store notice stating that ten percent can be saved at all times at Stine and Bro located at 15-50-4w. The message emphasizes ongoing price reductions for shoppers.
A merchant offers a trade for land or city property to expand his confectionery and fruit trade. The note is signed by D. Diffenbaug t and references a 15-52-3w Mo D. location or identification.
The Freeport Book Bindery offers blank books bound to order magazines and pamphlets bound on short notice and old books repaired and rebound at reasonable rates. Located in the upper story of the Freeport Journal office.
The St Anthony Democrat reports the recent large execution sale of St Anthony Water Power property paid last Saturday. Total expenses were $2,336.75. Property sold valued at $64,100, with the entire execution amount $105,177.36. Sheriff Hicks received $2,112.50 in commissions.
An advertisement urges customers to buy cooking stoves tinware and hardware at Sawyer and Burchard claiming to offer lower prices than any other house in the city.
Notice states a special meeting of the Stephenson County Board of Supervisors will convene April 24 1871 at the County Clerk's offices in Rockport Preeport Illinois. Clerk Gro Thompson records the notice dated April 10 1871.
Excitement runs through the boot and shoe trade as daily arrivals at McNamara's flow in. Despite a brief slowdown on Good Friday and Masters Day, the Dry Goods market remains steady with firm prices for prints, cloths, and woolens and strong lending on Brown and Bleached Sheelings.
A new shipment arrives at BurcHam and LAWVEn's featuring toilet ware chamber pails hanging baskets and a full assortment of household goods. The store promotes the fresh stock to attract shoppers.
A member of Company A proposes a city reunion the day before the Tith Regiment re union in Chicago and urges Company A to attend the regimental gathering as a group. What do the Company A men think about it?
A speaker invites companionship on a trip to the Chicago Boot and Shoe Store to buy boots for his wife. The text mocks local editors General Atkins and Gen. Carr of the Galensburg Republican, joking about bachelorhood and a hidden soft spot.
Local ad touts a large assortment of table and pocket cutlery at lowered prices in a labeled department. The listing emphasizes a broad selection and savings for shoppers in the advertised sale.
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