20 Apr 1870
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1870
Page
1
Best and Morgan showcase new cloaks shawls calicos delaines ribbons and trimmings in a broad display. The item line emphasizes fashionable fabrics and accessories for the season at the department store.
An extensive Freeport listing promotes a large stock of fancy goods including musical instruments paper hangings window shades cornices cords and tassels.
A circular advertises Stevens offerings including gall on Stevens and Black Alpaccas at 3 and 4 shillings. Kid gloves priced at 1 dollar. Linen table damasks listed at 4 shillings and crash at 6 cents.
Wright, Cavanaugh & Co announce spring stock of boots and shoes with low prices well below previous levels. The ad highlights a full line for spring and summer, paid in silver, and urges customers to visit for best selection and savings. Also notes J D Diffenbaugh’s new ice cream and soda shop at No 3 Ery's Block, offering confectionery and fruit. C C Best reports over two hundred baskets of Oolong Tea sold at 1.25 per pound, claimed to be the city's best.
Krohn the tobacco and cigar man offers pipes tobacco pouches and cigars while J D Diffenbaugh relocates his confectionery and fruit store three doors east in Fry's Block with a larger stock and lower prices.
W W Robey has bought an interest in Farmers' Warehouse of Bergman and Kirk, creating Bergman Robey Kirk in a new brick building behind the Court House. The firm offers Romery Thresher, McCormick Harvesters, Sterling Corn Planter and Sheller, Moline and Dixon Plows, Easterly Seeder, and other farming implements.
A. F. Broan advertises a price challenge across all goods. The notice asserts will beat any competitor’s price and invites customers to compare. It emphasizes broad selection and value, aiming to attract bargain seekers to the store.
Local farmers report two weeks of ideal weather aiding sowing of small grain and widespread advance of spring farming activities. A playful verse about a Mississippi senator praises reform efforts and hints at a reversal of his name as a clever clue.
Last Thursday night two burglaries struck city homes of Dr. G. R. Skinner and Jacob Petrie. Petrie’s entry used window blind damage and a cut glass hole to reach the spring. Skinner’s door was likely forced. Items stolen included Skinner’s coat, clothing, watch, pocket book, and about $20. Total loss around $125. Residents urged to secure valuables and deposit money in burglar-proof vaults.
The Challenge Feed Mill claims superior performance among feed mills and invites farmers to visit the J. Montelius warehouse to see the product firsthand.
We would call the attention of our subscribers to the advertisement of Lawyer and Burchard, well known hardware dealers. They are making extensive preparations for Spring trade, taking advantage of the recent decline in goods, laying in a large stock of hardware items. It will pay shoppers to call on them for supplies.
Advertisement notes groceries for sale at good new and cheap rates from C C Best located at 151 Stephenson Street. The brief item emphasizes quality and low prices in a local shop listing.
Persons seeking job printing are urged to use the county's only steam printing office. With more presses in operation and a larger stock of material than three other offices combined, they can deliver work cheaper, better, and faster than competitors.
7 C. C. Best offers a fresh cargo of tea imported from Cina, landed in San Francisco and offered for sale at 1.25 dollars per pound.
Genuine glove fitting corsets for sale at T. S Ryan's Hoop Skirt manufactory located on Chicago street, south of the Post Office. Price listed as 14-51-4w.
William H McHenry, popular artist, offers daguerreotypes and portraits at his rooms above Staver and Snyders on Stephenson Street. McHenry has earned a solid reputation for careful execution and fair prices, with satisfied patrons. Spring Millinery: Mrs Ferris introduces new goods for the season and invites shoppers to view fashionable lines at reasonable prices, especially for soldiers. The Supreme Court confirms Hosmer vs United States, awarding a $100 bounty to soldiers enlisting for three years before July 22 1861 and honorably discharged, if not yet received. Said bounty collected by C C Shuler.
Fresh groceries and provisions available at the KE lu Cronkrite store next to Stephenson County Bank. Prompt citywide delivery without extra charge. All goods guaranteed as recommended with prices fair and reasonable.
Mrs J A Steinmetz announces relocation to the former Sechrist and Lemon store room in Maynard's Block Freeport inviting the public to visit. Mrs Ann Widner oversees the trimming department as the new venture offers millinery goods and trimming services to local citizens and surrounding area.
The note proclaims this year mirrors last with Broad offering the finest stock of wallpaper in the city. It highlights breadth and quality as a selling point, aiming to attract customers seeking durable designs and latest patterns.
An insurance notice describes applying at the Porter and Wright Agency, agents for solid United States companies including North American of New York, with a nudge to obtain a policy from that company. The piece also promotes Basket Oolong Tea at C. C. Best’s store, 151 Stephenson Street, priced at $1.26 per pound.
The Freeport Hoop Skirt manufactory in Pa presents new Spring styles praised for beauty. Ladies are urged to call and view the latest designs at the factory, overseen by Rev. O C Marston from the Most Office.
Mrs. M. M. Sheetz operates a millinery and dress making business in rooms once used by Mc Cutcheon at a hat and cap store. Mrs. Grove, famed in dress making, oversees cutting and fitting, with unmatched skill. Mrs. Sheetz seeks generous patronage.
Wm Young offers farmers three hundred bushels of Yellow Dent seed corn from Pennsylvania for sale at Grimes' warehouse over the river.
The Gill Brothers dentists recently from Massachusetts report strong early success. Their circle of friends and patrons is expanding quickly.
Always ahead, the first arrival of New Goods last week. Staver and Snyder at 105 Stephenson street offer boots and shoes with a large assortment and low prices. Lawyer and Burchard advertise a large lot of forks hoes shovels spades and related tools with best stock and low prices in the city.
Owing to great experience in photography he thoroughly understands the art and takes pictures unrivalled for tone and finish. He can make all sizes and styles and, despite defying competition in quality, his prices are as low as the lowest. Located on Stephen son street, corner of Exchance, upstairs.
The Great Sale will continue at Walton's until further notice, inviting shoppers to take advantage of ongoing discounts and extended hours while promotions remain in effect.
A nine year old son of Mr N I Rogers broke his leg Saturday while slipping his foot between the Forest City House fence and the building. Dr Byers attended him and the boy is improving as fast as could be expected.
Three items brought from Pennsylvania are offered for sale to area farmers by Wim and Young. Details are limited in the fragment, but the notice indicates agricultural goods or equipment are available locally.
The piece recalls two rhymed lines circulating after the Nashville fight. One notes Thomas still moving, while the other jokes that Hood would head to Nashville but has not yet gone there, implying a wry take on movements and leadership in the campaign.
At G M Clayton's, examine stock of wall paper with beautiful patterns and low prices. Show rooms praised as pleasant in the city, clerks described as gentlemanly salesmen. Visit before buying to save at least twenty percent on paper or shades.
A Danbury News item notes a well-dressed woman, wife of a man owing $13 to the office for almost three years. The debtor claims he cannot raise the money, and the paper accepts the hardship claim.
A short note indicating relocation to the previously used space of J. DL, Diffenbaugh, with a brief reference to Broan.
George Holmes was found dead in his stable on Monday morning after leaving to tend his horses. It is unclear if a horse caused the death or if illness felled him. He had been ill for several days and was staying with his wife on his father’s farm about two miles east of town.
A Gros Grain pupae death occurred at the Kirk and Bergman site. No additional details available.
Freaport introduces celebrated Tongue Boots at McNamras offered with a warrant of perfection and at prices lower than any other seller in the city.
Broad ealendria ged bed lads fen Rise examing before you purchase, and see for your telalallala i ted tt ee Me
A San Francisco judge recently provoked criticism by saying he would admit the testimony of a dog if it seemed to have been wronged and could tell its story. The remark reflected alleged prejudice in paneling evidence.
You can save enough on dress goods to nearly pay for making and trimming at Walton's. Shop early for best selection and prices while stock lasts.
A 1870 notice warns that John Strachan of Mineral Point is unauthorized to act for the agency managing McCormick Reaper and Mowing Machines. Only Charles II Russell, G Hawley & Son, Win I Carr, CG HW McCormick & BRooker retain power to contract or receive funds until further notice. March 20, 1870.
Jason Mansil of Rockford writes to the Editor in April 1870 disputing Chicago Tribune claims about the 1854 first movement toward forming the Republican party. He recalls an early mass meeting in LaSalle or Bureau counties led by Owen Lovejoy and M P Sweet that led to adopting the Republican name, noting strong public comment and division.
A compact phrase puzzle appears, asking for the phrase “say a UF rutile” and mentioning Chicago. The text shows garbled OCR, hindering clear extraction of names or dates but indicates a playful riddle intended for youth care in a Chicago area context.
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