Local items condensed on Stephenson street and town work
A windstorm toppled a high wooden fence on Stephenson street and workmen cleaned mud. The Presbyterian Church sidewalk was leveled to the curb. Discussions move toward establishing a Consistory A. and A. 8.R. in town. A new fire bell arrived and rang for First Presbyterian Church. Velocipede shop planned at the old Presbyterian Church. Gardening and tree planting noted. The money market remains tight. Various residents add a brick extension, a barn, and other improvements. A billiards match at Buckman’s parlor favored Atwood 237 to 78 with a three hour game. An Odd Fellows ball is planned with the German Lodge. the State Editorial Convention meets in Cairo.
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Stephenson Street
Commercial Block
Old Presbyterian Church
Stephensontreet
New Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Messrs. McHenry & Brink
Presbyterian Church
UA. Strough
Hz. E.’ Brown
Exchange Street
H. M. Buckman & Co
Cairo
Mobile
Cap
Mitchell's Bank
Messrs. Stine & Bro
Fry's
Religious book sale touts popular works for the people
A canvassing agent promotes a selection of religious and biographical books, including Immanuel on The Life of Jesus Christ, the People's Edition of The Life and Evidences of Saint Paul, The Devotional and Practical Family Bible, Night Scenes of the Bible, Incidents of the Christian Missions, Recollections of a Busy Life by Horace Greeley, and related titles. Subscription sales target Stephenson County with a county agent in Freeport and local town agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel
Zachary Eddy
D.D
R. 8
Evisides
Saintt Paul
Conybeare
Howson
Paul
Bacon
Yale College
Rey
Fowler
Chicago
Christian
Herald
Simpson
I. P. Smith
Union
Hiins
Horace Greeley
James W. Carey
Stephenson County
Freeport
Large stock of children's carriages and wagons for sale
A large stock of children's carriages gigs cabs toys wagons wheelbarrows and carts is offered with prices for children’s cars ranging from 3.00 to 35.04 to G M Teast.
Large Stock of Sporting Goods for Farm Use
A sale notice offers a large stock of base balls rubber balls hoops jump ropes croquet sets and more. The listing also promotes thirty acres of improved land a half mile from city limits in Stephenson County featuring a good two story stone house a stone quarry and lime kilns. Terms easy. Apply to Wm. B. Mayer.
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Stephenson County
Wm. B. Mayer
Lena charter amendment and local notices in The Star
The Star publishes the Lena charter amendment passed by the Legislature. It notes Mrs. Gaylord near Winslow died by her own hand after prior suicide attempts and insanity, and mentions the earlier death of her husband Mr. Gaylord. Captain Dunham laid out two additions to Lena for Mr. Allen and Mr. A. G. Mall. A marriage notice appears for April 4 in Loren, Rev. H. Wly officiating, Mr. Pickard of Lena and Miss M. Higley at the bride’s father’s residence.
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The
Star
Lena
Allen
A. G. Mall
Loran
H. Wly
Pickard
M. Higley
Jerusalem Sketch and East Med Rumors in Letter
A fragment from a Jerusalem letter describes a dawn ascent to Mt Olivet and views of the holy city with memory urging contemplation. It notes a traveler’s hardships and an inscription on a tree about martyr figures from eighteen hundred years ago. Also promotes Mamanonia Water as a superior Cologne substitute at reduced price.
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Mt. Olivet
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P. A. Knowlton & Sons
Exsega Bc
Mer
J. W. Cornelius
D. D
Ibrationa
Tanya
Henry Settlet
Ancnson St
Coleman’s Block
Rios
J.turner
Nurs
Turner & Neff
West of Court House
Ill
William Massenberg
Breeport
Elmer H.greene
Christopher C.shuler, Greene
Shuler
Stephenson
Exchange. & Stephenson Srs
James N. Prouty
Freeport Novelty Works
Jackson Streets
Knecht
WM. Caspers Schultz
Surgeon General's
Ofte
Washington, D.C
Galena and Exchange Sts
G. W. Oyler
E. Mayer
C. J. Fry
Jerre Pattison
Messrs. Bailey & Brawley
D. H. Sunderland
Ameriuing
Abrams
Sae Ernes
Ib Ly
Weld & Litchfield
Photographers
Exchange
Stephenson Streets
Ills
Daniel Adamson
Hong
Journal
Chicago St
Birchard, Barton & Barnum
Atoneya
Law
Hoth Eastcorner Public Square
Reed Ortae Liy
DN Bailey
Francis W.s.brawley
Bailey
E. A. Carpenter
Baileyville, Inols
George W. Renn
Elen
Bergman & Ies
Prserqueetan Altame
Senonb Ing
Pfompmy
Kingsley & Mills
Dents Freeport
Illinois
Fie
Court House Square
Insurance Agency
Leonard Stoskopf
Meein Fry
Tehenson Street
Freecet
Saan Co
N Nuh Amerinc
Phila
Ferens Tane
New York
Ie Aye Trance Co
York
Csets Reneae Ths
Foago
Aube Worthwesters
Ntual Life
Viasat
Wis
A. Peyton & Co
Buscesse
B. Dwight & Co
Wholesale Poo Retail Jewelers
Muale Ealers
Hepwason Street
Wilness
Congress
Colara
Furnishing Goods Department
Gatohels
Stine & Bro
Shoen & Frankel
Stephenson St
Freeport, Il
Howard House
DR. Caner
Ag- Read
Daner
Rome
B. Cleveland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
N. Caner, M. D
Freeport, Ils
Perry
B.C. Pe
Denis Ores
Irk Ih Eves & CO
Nassau Street
N.Y
Conklin
Emmert & Burreld
Pont Attairs
G. M. Clayton
Harper
Homer Journal
A. D. Meacham
Messrs
L. L. Munn’s
G. NM
Clayton's
E.f Smith
W.G. Barnes & Co
Nike
Union” & “Star” Corn Planter
Skinner's Gang
Surkey
Black Hawk
Champion
Furst & Bradley
Garden City
Rock Island
Skinner
the Farmers
Chamberlin’s
Ford
Freeport, Ill
Seweury
F.C. Lighte & Co
American & Estey Organs
Ford & Wise
Walton
G.M. Chayton's
Plantation Bitters
Jerusalem
Crockery Store
Northwest
Ohio
C. H. Little
Buckeye” Mowers
Manny Reapers
Truatworthy
Aultman & ‘Laylor
W. G. Barnes & Ca
Stauff
O. P. Seymour & Co
Boston
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