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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1868
Page
5
Mr W H Addis editor of the Hi Paso Journal was in town last week taking notes and helping with local affairs. The report references Achiel or amaagyé taking notes and mentions faith helping them in some capacity.
A local ad urges customers to visit Youngman and Brubaker for tobacco suppliers. It promises the best brands and the lowest prices with a confident sales pitch.
The new directory notes rapid progress with the southern part of the city near Galena Street nearly complete and reporting an actual population rise of about twenty percent since 1866-7. It highlights the growing urban area and expands on the demographic shift shaping the community.
McHenry's Studio, rivaling Staver's boot and shoe store, offers top western photography at reasonable prices. He shoots more pictures than all other Freeport artists combined and consistently satisfies clients.
Mr. Wm. O. Wright is the local agent for the North American Insurance Company of New York. As spring renewals approach, consider contacting him to arrange coverage with one of the east’s most reliable insurers.
The Stephenson County Court April term begins Monday. The supplement includes a lengthy docket of cases. Though many cases concern insurance, officials expect the session to be shorter than the previous one.
The annual election for officers was held on Easter Monday with Webster Sr as Warden and Brewster Jr as Warden. Bartlett, Brawley, Efrom, Reifsnider, Clayton, Moulton, Smith and Johnson named Vestrymen. Bartlett as Warden and Esrom as Secretary. It was resolved to hold lay services and Sunday School every Sunday until further notice.
Spring styles of hats and caps offered by M D Chamberlin at Fry s block corner location. Velvet satin finish hats soft silk hats cloth hats and more advertised as cheap sale options for customers.
Notice from Second Presbyterian church states a meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the church to organize a German church of the same denomination. Application has already been made to the Presbytery for authorization.
J R Harding's Clothing on the corner of Chicago and Stephenson Streets reports a well stocked spring assortment of men s wear novelties. The business opens with a push and invites customers to visit and give him a chance to satisfy.
Warm weather spurs attention to the Attic Soda Fountain at Treat and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House. The new drug store is gaining popularity daily with top articles and careful compounding of prescriptions attracting fashionable customers.
Saturday morning a well dressed woman entered Fred Rice's boot and shoe store and asked to see gaiters. After inspecting stock she slipped a pair into her pocket as the clerk searched for leather. She left without paying but admitted the theft when challenged. The owner pursued her and she claimed intent to pay, calling kleptomania a growing problem.
Morning Glory Parlor Heating Store invites customers to place orders for 1988 improvements at a trifling cost. Stoves stored in summer, repaired, blocked and set up in fall at low rates. Promotion by BARTLETY Bros.
An 19th century style ad touts Hamburg Blood Purifying Tea as cleansing the blood and curing ailments across nerves stomach bowels muscles skin brain and more. It claims direct action on life stream elements and offers 25 cents per package with spots at Schultz's Drug and Prescription stores in Freeport. Agents offered liberal discounts.
Ingersol of the Beloit Journal and Free Press writes from Wisin town after a Sunday glance at events. The fragment hints at a brief society or local item, with names and place noted but details incomplete.
Local shopkeeper Chamberlin is singled out for stocking genuine Alexander Kids gloves, the only place in town offering the brand. The item is noted as a specialty again drawing customers seeking authentic goods.
The notice urges readers to call on Smythe in Fry's block who keeps a fine assortment of goods made for him at the east and sold at reasonable rates. It advises pit rodders to give him coal.
Staver’s boot and shoe emporium at 105 Stephenson Street draws many customers as pedestrians praise the boots for comfort and ease of movement. Ladies and children’s footwear stock is large, well styled, and offered at very low prices. The ad invites readers to learn about the elephant on the first page.
Our friend Griggs of the Rockford Register, a bade ballist and buffald hunter, visited Monday afternoon. He is a prime fellow, but clings to the idea that Rockford is far ahead of Freeport, which we struggled to convince him otherwise with little success.
On Monday next the 26th inst the anniversary of the induction of the I C of U in the United States will be celebrated in this city under the auspices of local bodies. Eighteen lodges from abroad are invited with several expected to attend. A parade forms at 2 o clock and proceeds through main streets. The societies meet at Hettinger’s Hall for addresses and an evening supper and dance. It promises a grand celebration throughout.
A reader explains why the farming community rushes to Emmert & Stibgen hardware, noting they offer the best goods for the least money, the largest and best assortment, and fixed prices. Residents seeking hardware are urged to call them.
Minor topics note fresh paint and upgrades around town. The countershco at the Second National Bank has been painted. E. C. Dwight & Co. are placing a new awning. Pelck's gun shop and the Winenhick Saloon have been painted and grained. An old building next to Emmert & Stibgen's moved downtown. I H Miller installed a Ghent livery barn update. Courtright preparing to build on Prospect Street. Louis Jungkunz back at his barber shop with new oil cloth.
Judging from the fine show of bonnets and hats at Mrs A D Ferris, the Indies seek charming headwear. Her goods are described as the best and newest, selected with judgment and skill. A large workshop can fill orders quickly and satisfy shoppers with trimmings ribbons laces buttons and head ornaments.
A newspaper note praises the forthcoming City Directory as a thorough, accurate, and valuable statistical manual. Itwill include city officials, county and town officers, court sessions, church histories, society officers, and brief citizen sketches. The publishers vow local production, substantial effort, and strong reader support.
Observers note a decline in prices of American manufactured goods during a visit to Emmert and Stibgen. Forks once selling for $1.25 to $1.15 now offered at $1.00 and $1.25, with many other items dropping accordingly. Consumers urged to consider these reductions before purchasing.
Freeport Cornell R and S M announce organization and first regular meeting on Wednesday April 20. An advertisement urges advertising in the New Freeport Directory and touts Stine's Corner as the cheapest and best clothing in Freeport.
Citizens acknowledge Mr John A Ellinger formerly of thin city now Washington DC for granting valuable public documents. He serves as Clerk to the Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee in Washington.
In this stretch of the country the Stine brothers are known for their clothing stock free from the woes that plague other tailors. Try their goods and see the difference.
The notice highlights a fare reduction to New York as a topic of importance, and promotes E. and J. Roche’s ready made garments. It touts Roche’s stock as well selected and affordable for men and boys, claiming a steadfast reputation that improves with time in Northern Illinois.
A local advertisement highlights Mayers offering a selection of confectionary sweets, fresh fruits, and sweat meats with emphasis on variety and affordability for shoppers.
The City Council met Wednesday to review bids for a pier at the east end of Stephenson Street Bridge. The contract was awarded to Mrs. Chas Baumgarten. Wood piles will be used, with total cost about 575 dollars.
The attention of farmers and others interested in fine stock is called to a sale by J. Fry on Thursday the 23d at his farm one mile south of town. Among the horses to be sold are two Virginia Ponies, well known as the best broke saddle ponies in the West. Those seeking ponies for their children should attend.
Former Freeport resident J C Bigger announces law practice headquarters at 225 Chestnut Street St Louis inviting friends to call. Also notes Mrs C C Wilson offering new hoop skirts and latest bonnet and millinery goods at 77 Stephenson Street with low prices. Advertisements appear in the New Freeport Directory.
Mr E G Sargent with eighteen years in produce trades opens a basement exchange at Stephen son and Chicago, under Mitchells Bank. He invites farmers and others to sell produce, promising equal or better returns for shippers than Chicago markets, with a Live and Let Live motto.
Messrs W. G. Barnes & Co. on Galena Street offer farmers the best corn planters cultivators seed sawers reapers and mowers and other machinery needed for farm work. Their knowledge of local needs and access to latest patents plus prompt honest service back their warehouse offerings.
In the Commercial Block, Mayer's offers the town’s largest assortment of confectionery cakes fancy groceries and related items ensuring a broad range for residents and shoppers in the area.
If you heed the advice you will buy cigars from Jacob Krohn in Freeport. He not only has the largest stock but also the best judge of cigars and tobacco. He knows how to suit your taste to a T.
Physicians fault careless compounding by ignorant druggists and warn of serious results. W. C. Schultz, a graduated apothecary and chemist, operates a new store at 104 Stephenson Street in the former Dakin's stand, inviting parties seeking strict pharmaceutical practice.
City Council met in session with Mayor presiding. Officers reported and filed. Bills for street, fire, police, and treasurer services discussed. several orders drawn. Elections of ward judges set. Oak Street opening rescinded. bridge across Clay Street ordered. tax warrants and war bounty funding addressed. adjournment to follow.
Lena Items reports on the new Evangelical Church edifice cornerstone ceremony planned for Friday May 1st and notes upcoming Town Board member elections. A boy named Justice Presuit, living three and a half miles north of Lena, was severely injured Tuesday night while riding to a watering place when his horse bolted and trampled him. he is said to be improving. Temperance lecturer Dr. Ross spoke four nights at McEathron's Hall with good attendance. The Star provides additional details on the corner stone ceremony.
An advertisement describes boots and shoes by Fred Riga with cheap prices. It claims improved construction and new styles though quality notes warn goods wear out quickly and rots. It emphasizes quick, affordable repairs and timely sizing.
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