Eldora School House Praised in Stephenson County
Burravea Vista April 16 1868 report commends rapid schoolhouse progress in Stephenson County. Highlights Eldora School House in District No 1 near Orangeville as a standout, noting its size 28 by 40 feet, 12 feet high, three sided folding seating, premium desks, and builder H W Bolender. Total cost under two thousand dollars.
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Epitom Journal
Stephenson County
Hais
Eldora
Orangeville
Teachers Institute
Sherwoods
H. W. Bolender
C. H.W
City Council Agenda and March 1869 Proceedings Summary
The March to April 1869 City Council session notes Ald Currier and Goddard leading with Mayor presiding. Topics include dam proposals for fire department water supply, appointments for election judges, officer expense reports, street and sidewalk work, tax issues, alley petitions, fire company lanterns, and numerous city bills. The minutes record approvals, referrals to committees, and adjournment to the next meeting.
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Turspay Eyvyrmanna
Ald
Currier
Goddard
Bergman
Baier
Wunkemeier
Vire
Ald. Currier
Ald, Goddard and Boyer
Robt. Little
D. W.C
Tanner
Bartlett
Hankemieier
Agricultural implements and meat sellers advertise locally
Farmers are urged to visit Messrs W G Barnes & Co on Galena St to inspect labor saving farm tools and stock while Providence hints at a delayed season. Nearby Brook’s offers stationery. Rhodes & Bro. provide meat, fish, and game. Broad Street lists twenty five buff envelopes for five cents.
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Providence
Messrs. W. G. Barnes & Co
Galena St
Messrs
Rhodes & Bro
Local jeweler offers rare bargains amid dull trade
Owing to the dull times and suspension of business Mr. C H Packard of Stephenson street in Hettinger's block marks down jewelry watches cutlery silver and plated ware clocks and more to the lowest prices yet. He continues engraving and repairing as a specialty and gives personal attention to the work.
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C. H. Packard
Hettinger’s Block
Stephenson Street
Cone
Broad's offers stationery and tobacco. notice
Broad's advertises the best stationery and a ten cent note paper 14-1-2w look sharp for good cigars and tobacco from a reliable dealer Jake Krohn sells quality goods. The Kansas Underwriter from Schell Da Lee Graham publishers shows specimen copies of a monthly paper at Lawrence Kansas focused on insurance and real estate. The senior firm member is an old friend now back in prosperous business.
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Broad’s
Jake Krohn
Schell
da Lee
Graham
Lawrence
Kansas
Fine jewelry and wares advertised by Ford and Wise
Messrs. Ford and Wise announce a major new advertisement this week and claim to host one of the finest stocks of jewelry, plate ware, and musical instruments in the market. Their store is described as a sight to behold and they urge readers to visit, promising low prices and underselling competitors. A casual aside references Roche's as the source of a suit.
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Messrs. Ford & Wise
Illusionist to Open Week of Shows at Fry's Hall
A renowned illusionist begins a six night run at Fry's Hall starting Monday evening April 26. It is his first appearance here, but he has earned wide press praise elsewhere and is expected to delight audiences. Each night he awards several costly curious and comical presents to spectators.
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Fry's Hall
Free port Commandery Conclave At Asylum Is Friday
Attention Sir Knights there will be a special conclave of Free port Commandery No 7 at their Asylum on Friday evening April 23 by order of the 1 GC L T Lemon Recorder Insure In the North American of New York Call Mr B F Porter for particulars he will give full information about this standard insurance company
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Freeport Commandery No.7
R. C
1. GC
L. T. Lemon
New York
B. F. Porter
Standard
Roche's Depot Showcases Latest Styles in Stephenson Area
E. and J. Roche advertise a large stock at the trunk depot serving Stephenson and surrounding counties. The outlet promises a ready supply of the latest styles and best finish, appealing to customers with varied fashion needs.
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E. & J. Roche
Stephenson
Boots and shoes at Tandy’s stock for boots and shoes
A promoter urges readers to visit Tandy’s for boot and shoe investments, claiming best goods at lower prices than rivals west of Chicago. He invites direct comparison to prove the claim, emphasizing quality and value.
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Tandy
Chicago
Pivot Action Brace Boosts Citywide Sales Momentum
See Here Er and J Roche's is the sole shop in town offering the celebrated Pivot Action Brace hailed as the greatest invention of the age. The item is promoted as a must-have, with specialty focus at this local retailer.
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Er. & J. Roche’s
New People's Bank Opens at Stephenson and Exchange
At the corner of Stephenson and Exchange streets, D. A. Knowlton & Sons announce a new bank, to be known as the People's Bank. The proprietors are longtime settlers regarded as men of means and strong business ability, whose leadership bodes success.
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Stephenson and Exchange Streets
Messrs
D. A. Knowlton & Sons Proprietors
People's Bank
Bannockburn Cheviot Suit Offer by Roche Store
A sale pitch for Bannockburn Scotch Cheviots from Roche noting a stock check and urging immediate ordering of a suit. Joe's cut is praised as pleasing, with a mention of 14-1-2w measurements.
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Roche
Joe
Broad's Stock of Wallpaper Impresses This Spring
The largest stock and prettiest wallpaper patterns are on display at Broad's this spring with material described as the finest yet seen, priced at 14 shillings and 1 1/2 pence per roll.
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Broad’s
Broad's Wall Paper and local goods ad reach April lodge notice
Seward and Bentley advertise Alisma wallpaper at Broad's with patterns and low prices. A special communication of Moses Thompson Lodge No. 381 is planned for Wednesday evening April 21 at 7:44. Various ads promote hair products, hair dyes, and remedies, praising Seward's Cough Cure, Clayton's White Lead, and Treat and Stocking drug store opposite the Court House, urging caution against swindles and praising Broad's wallpaper stock in Freeport.
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Seward
Boots and Shoes From Stayer and Snryder in Freeport
Boots and shoes are essential, not luxury, especially now. Stayer and Snryder, established dealers on Stephenson Street near Fry's block, offer the finest, best stocked boot and shoe selection in Freeport and claim consistently lower prices than competitors. Visit to compare before buying elsewhere.
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Messrs
Stayer & Snryder
Stephenson Street
Fry
Spring Stock Of Brushes At Low Prices
A spring display offers white wash brushes scrub brushes paint brushes dust brushes horse brushes feather dusters hats tooth cloth and nail brushes at very low prices. Clayton’s Idsitf promotes the sale with a broad assortment and bargains for home and craft use.
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Clayton
Idsitf
Cottage Colors Promote Paints and Lead in Freeport
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society list will soon be pamphlet distributed. Clayton's Cottage Colors are touted as superior, covering one third more area and lasting longer than white lead. The ad claims savings, references from farmers, and urges buying at Clayton's to avoid imitations.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Col
R. V.nkeny
G. M. Clayton
Freeport
Clayton’s
Radical cure for seminal weakness and self abuse
Advertises Manhood How Lost how Restored a treatise on curing sexual excesses without medicine. Claims a 30 year proven, private radical cure for impotence and related conditions, priced six cents or two stamps, mailed sealed. Includes Culverwell Marriage Guide, 25 cents, from CHAS. J.C. KLINE & CO New York publishers.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Tonics Promote Cure
Claims that Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills cure Consumption Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia when taken together. Describes how the trio purges the stomach, frees the liver, and builds blood for recovery, citing Dr J H Schenck of Philadelphia and urging use under directions. Includes prices and references to doctors offices and availability.
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J. H. Schenck
Philadelphia
Schenck
Dr. Schenck
Dryggiatys
Assignee Notices in Freeport Illinois Bankruptcy
The undersigned appoints as assignee for Elisha W. Durr of Amboy Lee County Illinois who has been adjudged bankrupt on petition in the District Court Charles F. Bentley Assignee Also another notice appoints Robert D. Pelt Nut of Amboy as bankrupt with Charles F. Bentley as assignee and L & Crain Register in the Third District MP Tung H2-1- We note Perry's facial products advertisement included.
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Luther Hinaft
Freeport
Eteph
Ilinoia
J. A. Crain
District Court of the United States
Northern
District of Tin
Charles & Hacker
Charles Strohacker
Stephenson
United States
Chicago
Crain, Esq
District Court of the Univ. States
Nin
Edwart Fitch
Edward C. Fitch
Congress
United States Court Room
North
Nungis
Frederick Dutcher
Amboy
Illmois
Coun
Wlinois
Edwin I. Sap
Fulton
Whiteside
Illinois
Charles F. Bentley
Selene
Assa
Freepont
Elisha W. Durr
Lee
Illinoi
Tnois
Robert D. Peltnut
St. of Ilinois
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H. Smith
PF. Goodhue
T. F. Goodhue
H. Propp
Dabor
C. Propp
C. Bush
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Lf. Garloff
Ij. Hogan
P. Hannisen
M. Kanahan
Kirk & Bergman
F. Asche
C. Stewart
J. Lerch
Baker
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Washburn
F. Taylor
J. Vail
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Wim. Myers
J. Ryan
C. Dammeier
H. Strate
S, Keiser
E. McLaughlin
J. B. Delhauer
Peter Seyler
Delhauer
John Dewalt
W. H. Rhodes
Stephenson and
West Streets
Zartman
Ordway
Ald. Bergman
J. I. Kennedy
Ald, Bartlett
Committee On
Rescue Hook and Ladder Co
Ald. Goddard
Ald. Bartlett
A. T. Green
D. W. C. Tanner
Philip Arno
F. Bartlett
McCall
Printing Council
Clark
Free Press
R. Kirk
Scofield & Hill
Bridge
D. B. Schulte
Jos. B. Smith
W. H. Yeaton
School Books
Broad
Brook’s
Quire
Broad's
Nobby
Nobby Gent
Roche's
Seward & Bentley
Masonic
Moses R. Thompson Lodge No
Best
Seo'y
K. & J. Roche
Stephenson St
Treat
Court House
Legal
J.R. Ion FS
Marshal
Kor
Marssilal
United Circuit Court
Breson
A.S
P.munson
Tunts Cay
Frederick Fay
Illinoia
Publiex
Gouy
R. Jones
U.S
B. P. Munson
Arshal
Uni
Flert Faciame
Timois
Benjamin Pugsley
Gaalnge Ja McElhiney
Ilia
J. R. Jones
Tilinos
P. Munson
WM. H. Bradley
Jacob Antes
Otu
Harlem
Iiné
Stephen Jounty
Eslate
A. D
Amelia Nauman
Administratris
Charles F, Bentley
Crain
Register
Nis
A. Crain
Dist
Perry
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