Wanted Canvassers Advertised by Northwestern Publishing Co
North-Western Publishing Co invites capable canvassers in Freeport Illinois. Testimony from N Cawthorne praises Burdett Organ quality and tone comparing it to a pipe organ, highlighting the Improved Vox Humana and Harmonic Celeste. Also notes E O Dwight Co for sales and other local classifieds offer used buggy, sewing machine agents, and horse cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Publishing: Co
Freeport
Illinois
N. Cawthorne
First Presbyte Church
Chicago
Burdett
Coe
E.0.dwight & Co
James H. Prescott Opens At Mayer's Oyster Rooms
James H. Prescott, a well known caterer, has moved to Mayer's Oyster and Ice Cream Rooms at 151 Stephenson Street Commercial Block. He invites old friends and the public to enjoy oysters in all styles with meals served at all hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Stephenson Street
McNamara Firm Brings Finest Boots and Shoes to New Freeport
The firm of J. & J. H. McNamara at 87 Stephenson Street returns from their Eastern Factory with the finest stock of boots and shoes ever brought to the city. Advertised in the New Freeport Directory under 62-12-w2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & J. H. McNamara
Stephenson Street
McNamaras
Stephenson St
Patent for corn popper and coffee roaster by Mrs Warner
Week's patent grant includes a device by Mrs A Warner of this city for a corn popper and coffee roaster. It features an outer removable jacket enclosing a wire cloth cylinder with a space and a convertible two cylinder arrangement to become open popper or tight roaster. The machine impressed us as simple and meritorious, with full details obtainable from Mr Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Warner
Warner
Barrett’s Hair Restorative Declared Best and Safest
An advertising claim proclaims Barrett's Hair Restorative as the best and safest remedy now in use. The note emphasizes effectiveness and superiority without presenting independent verification or endorsements.
Democratic State Convention Nominates Illinois Ticket
The Democratic State Convention in Springfield nominates J. R Eden for Governor and Win H Van Epps for Lieutenant Governor along with G Van Hoosbeck for Secretary of State J J Philips for Treasurer Robert E Williams for Attorney General J R Shannon for Auditor and W W O'Brien for Congressman at large The district delegates to the National Convention are Wm P Malburn and B H Truesdell A lengthy debate yields resolutions in favor of Pendleton and his Financial Policy An advertisement promotes McNamara's boots and shoes in the New Freeport Directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. R Eden
Coles County
Win
H. van Epps
Lee County
G. van Hoosbeck
Clinton
J. J. Philips
Montgomery
Robert E. Williams
McLean
J. R. Shannon
Macoupin
W. W. O’brien
Peoria
Garden tools for Ladies by Burchard and Co headline
Gardening is accepted as healthy and enjoyable for ladies. Burchard and Bro offer light and elegant hoes and other garden implements designed for this special use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard & Bro
Fehr Graduates to Bookkeeper Post at Des Moines Railroad
Benjamin C. Fehr of Rock Grove has graduated from the Iowa Business College Des Moines and, via Prof J W Muffhy, becomes a bookkeeper in the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad office at Des Moines. The note urges young men to follow similar paths in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin C. Fehr
Rock Grove
Iowa Business College of
Des Moines
J. W. Muffhy
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
More Building on Galena Street Adds New North Side Wing
A large addition has been erected to the double brick house on the north side of Galena Street near the corner of Ex change, expanding the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan- Specig
Stephenson
Clair
Ex. Publica Ptemenson
C. Crhaler
Notary We
Justice of the Peace
Galena Street
Exchange
Patent and Indiana plows offered at local warehouse
Dunn's new metal patent plows touted as the hardest metal plow yet and superior to others for scour. Indiana plows Peoria improved corn planter and Northwestern cultivators also advertised. J Montelius Warehouse and McNamaras promote boots and shoes at Stephenson Street locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Peoria
J. Montelius
Sechrist's Spring Goods Attract Local Shoppers
Sechrist's clothing store reports a strong spring lineup with fresh stock and skilled workmen. A fire at Hawley's jewelry store in Hettinger''s block was started by a sawed gas pipe, threatening lives above the cellar but extinguished with some damage. the incendiary remains unidentified and public anger rose at the suspected arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Hettinger
Teachers' Institute Elects Officers and Discusses Orthography
The Teachers' Institute of Elephenada County at Mithois commends officers W. W. Walkey and Maggie Murdaugh as secretary and assistant secretary. A committee on criticism and four on programme are named. The group discusses orthography and school methods, praises local teachers, and thanks City officials. An invitation visit to Freeport schools and to the Commercial College is noted with thanks to G. G. Alvord, Prof. Baylies, and Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Teachers’ Institute of Elephenada Co
Mithois
W. W. Walkey
Maggie Murdaugt
Samuél R. Worick
Emma Hollen
Elize Chaistiléb
John Woriek
Hrima Hales
Stephenson
Freeport
G.G. Alvord
Walkey
Maggs Murdaugh
Paris Offers Specialties in Spring Clothing Sale
To order has been a speciality with Mr Paris for many years and he has taken pains this season to select goods especially adapted to this market. He has given entire satisfaction to all. Those who have never tried him should lose no time in doing so. Paris has moved into pleasant rooms on the second floor of Fry's place and invites inquiries from those contemplating spring clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ihnas
Jin
Fry
Marital Notices From Freeport and City Clergy
In Freeport, April 11, by Rev. Isana E Carey, J George W Sickafoose and Misa Hannah Jones. In this city by Rev. Al W Tousey, April 18, Mr. DessEx Potter and Migs Jenning Stabr it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Isana E. Carey
J. George W. Sickafoose
Misa Hannah Jones
This City
AL W. Tousey
Dssex Potter
Migs Jenning Stabrit
Humorous Ward Quoted Ad Promotes Blood Purifier
A fragmented advertisement cites Artemas Ward on virtue and happiness, promoting Dr J W Poland's Humor Doctor as a blood purifier made from herbs once used by grandmothers. It’s sold by Emmert & Burrell. Also touts Coe's Dyspepsia Cure for bad breath tied to stomach issues and notes druggists stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemas Ward
Tooure Eny
J. W.poland
Emmert & Burrell
City Crockery Store Co. New Stock of Crockery and Glassware
City Crockery Store Co announces replenished stock of White Granite and Common ware near the Brewster House. It advertises a large, well selected Crockery and Glassware inventory in the West with patterns in plain and multi figured designs. New Bean Pots and Pop Over Cups just received.
Oyster price pledge in New Freeport Directory
J D Pisenpanga vows not to undersell in Oysteria setting a ceiling at 60 cents per cay. Advertisement appears in the New Freeport Directory detailing the policy and its local market impact.
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Stephenson County
New York
Freeport Journal
Chicago and North Western Railway
Broadway
Nutler
Apelc
Dwight
Grist
Lae Ea
Steinway’s
Bradbury's
Sephenson St
Court House Square
E. C. Dwiant
A. Perron
Werinardnt
Lyr
Ego
Dornblazer
Rootle
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Exchange Street
Galena
N.B
Apgsth
BO. A. Hicks
Wily
Art Bigg Pe
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
South
Public Square
Frederick 'O, Ingalls
Fry’s Block
Smith'd
Atkins
Fry's
D. Wright
Reeport
Norwich Fire Insurance 0
Norwich
Lorillard Fire Ins. Co
York City
North American Fire Ins. Co
New York City
Winnesheik Fire Ins. Co
Cohots
New England Mutual Life Ins
Tu Oston
Mass
Travelers Ins. Co
Ieee
James N.prouty
Atorney and Justice of the Peace
Ofice Over Tl Shaver
Stephengon Street
Fryeort
West
Thos. J, Turrgp
Jas. I
Neff
Turner & Neff
LAW
Chanced
Court House
William Massenberg
Hook
Elmer H, Green
Christopher C, Shuler
Greene & Shuler
Hor
Daniel Adamson
Coke
Chica
Best
Heise
Local Affairs
Burdett Organ
Corner Bridge
Adams Streets
O. B. Sanford & Co
T. T. Lord
Nal
The
Florence
M. M. Sheetz
If Bagement
Munn
First National ‘Bank
Mhois
H.E Brown
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Rhodes’ Block
WM. Caspers Schultz
Surgeon Generals Office
Washington, D.C
Galena and Exchange Its
Ill
Second National Bank
U. S
Milwaukee
Paladelpha
England
Ireland
Europe
John H. Addamb
LW. Guiteat
Rowma Over
Oupgmn
Brubaker's Tobacco
Stephenson 8
Janois
Western Brewery
Catherine Steffen
Galena Road
Joseph Sterron
Herron & Prouty
Staver's Boot and Shoe
Stephenson Bt
Henry Settley
Chicago &T
Freeport Novelty Works
Jackson Streets
Brown Knecht & Co
Bailey
Francis W.S. Brawley
Bailey & Brawley
Krohn's
Henry C. Hyde
Carlipp
Oposite Court House
Freeport Ilinois
James H. Prescott
J. McNamara
Freeport Directory
Stephenson County Abroad
Sechrist
Dakota
Guercus
Maynard's
Block
City Crockery Store
CO. EH. Liitrtis
Bia
A and i
Brewster House
Shorg
J. Hostaver
W. G. Barmes &Co
Stephen- 40N
AES
Cere
ATEN
Hartford My
Furst & Bradley's
Skinner's
Rock Island
Grand DeTour
Dwight's
Furst& Bradley’s
van Brunt, & Co
Horicon
Wis
Buckeye
Tiffin Ohio
Skinner
John
Manny
Ag Oa
Magnolia Wateh
Cologne
Emmert & Pattison
Bego
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