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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1871
Page
4
A rugged steamboat tale features a mule who refuses to disembark. Deck hands lash and threaten, but the animal stands firm and the deck hand ultimately dies after a heroic moment. The captain orders the mule slain, yet the noble beast remains undefeated in spirit and memory.
On April 12, Way Freight No. 7 ran at twenty mph west of Dakota when the brake cross bar failed on the fifth car, causing four loaded cars and the caboose to plunge 12 feet down an embankment. No injuries were reported. Kelley Pelton aided passengers toward Freeport.
An old Freeport advertisement proclaims Mrs Harris has long served readers with the latest styles and fashionable goods. It invites ladies to visit her shop to inspect Bonnets Hats Ribbons Hair goods and fancy articles at low prices before buying elsewhere.
G M Clayton, a longtime local merchant, announces a new stack of wallpaper in the first page advertisement. The note invites readers to view the updated selection at his shop and take advantage of the reopening display.
A Western editor recalls a girl once called a tow-head and now described as a beautiful bloom in a contrast of old and new labels. The remark highlights shifting language and impressions of a young woman over time.
Cincinnati ladies discuss a newborn girl weighing one and a half pounds at birth. A San Francisco wife seeks a divorce claiming her husband is a “confounded fool,” but the judge dismisses the plea. An old gentleman Gould praises a young wife in a poetical note, remarking that an eighty year old could still delight a girl of eighteen amid witty rebuttals.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate construction at the Court House site in Aid City. The report claims rapid progress and expected completion with little intervention, though the text is garbled and unclear on dates, contractor names, or exact status details.
Cedarville reports on farming, seed imports, and biweekly meetings beginning April 20 to discuss timber cultivation. A temperance meeting May 6 featuring Rev. Cartwright of Dakota and Glee Club music is noted. Weather, railroads, and planter activity are discussed along with local newspaper popularity.
Dear Journal outlines a busy schedule while announcing an immense stock of new goods bought at deep discounts. The seller claims lower prices than March or earlier and promises better bargains than any town, with dress goods receiving special incentives. Exhibits will be shown on Jug Stephenson street.
J W Newcomer editor of the Lena Star was in town on Monday. Hon D C Wagner of Shannon was appointed by the Illinois Governor as a Trustee of the Illinois Industrial University in Champaign. James Shaw of Mt Carroll, a Legislature member, passed through last week and favors a capital in a first class town like Freeport or Chicago. Lieut Gov Scott of Nevada Iowa was in Freeport and may be promoted next fall. Jacob Krohn, local tobacconist, plans a trip east to inspect his cigar factory and stock up on pipes cigars and Havanas. Charles Payne, formerly with this office and now foreman at Mt Carroll Mirror, was called to town due to his brother’s insanity. Hon J C Burchard returned home Monday evening in good health with his family.
The Freeport Journal printed a weekly roll of honor noting that 86 dollars had been paid on subscriptions during the six days prior. The Ogle County Press had discontinued its roll due to funds, leaving no names to publish. A local figure, Nepentleman, jokes about his wife as the active partner. A Bainbridge Georgia negro debating society debated whether education or money benefits a community, awarding 20 dollars to education and sparking a row.
Farmers report an excellent spring with wheat sown and corn planting underway. Prospects for a full harvest are strong for this early season, with cheerful, optimistic mood across the countryside.
Advertisement notes Lange offers lines of women misses and children's boots shoes and slippers at very cheap prices at 15 52 45 McNamatta’s.
A remained notice invites readers to John D Diffenbaugh's, No 38 Fry's Block, to sample tea and buy it 20 percent cheaper than city prices with money back guarantee. The offer emphasizes a large woman as attention grabber and guarantees refunds.
Harry Buckman’s Billiard Hall on Stephenson Street attracts lovers of billiards with new tables and top brands of cigars ales liquors and wines plus free lunch. He invites patrons to call on him.
An advertisement notes shoppers will find cheaper boots and shoes at the new merchants on the corner opposite Stines, arguing against paying two prices for poor goods and inviting others to join.
V Averill advertises a hat and custom boot and shoe store located opposite Knowlton's Bank on Stephenson Street with 15-51-1f listed.
Walton opens its slaughter counter Saturday with all goods from last season offered at ruinous prices.
Ad promotes money saving on boots and shoes at the STAVER SayDER shop, branded as Big Boot. It touts affordable prices and a popular store location inviting customers to buy footwear now.
A store handsomely fitted up presents to the public a choice selection of millinery and fancy goods including hats bonnets of all shapes and styles with beautiful ribbons and more.
John R. B. Wagner, a city taxidermist, plans a learning class at his Carroll Street residence. Sessions run Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week, with a display of his stuffed birds. Interested parties should call at J. B. Delhauer’s Grocery or Neff and Babcock’s Drug Store on Stephenson Street.
Wm Walton announces new dry goods and carpet stock opening Saturday morning at 104 Stephenson Street with a slaughter counter offering last season’s goods regardless of cost.
Duty Washing Machine and Universal Novelty or Reliance Clothes Wringers advertised. Go to 15-52 tf Lawver & Burchard.
Rt Rev H J Whitehouse Bishop of Illinois will visit Zion Parish on Wednesday the sd of May and administer the rite of confirmation. Services will commence at 74 oclock PM.
The Board of Supervisors met in this city yesterday and began a new stock venture. They adjourned to continue in session at the Clerk of the County Court office and plan to publish their proceedings next week.
Will save you money on dry goods and carpets claims business. W Secor agent at law and claim agent pledges not to resume ten years but advertises for claim work nationwide. Agents in Washington await new laws on soldiers homesteads and bounty lands. prints blanks and distributes widely. Address Mart in Guilding, Presport, TH, 16-2-1.
On Monday evening Mr and Mrs Royal M Buckman celebrated a wooden wedding in town aided by many friends. A frosted wooden cake, a wooden hat and bonnet, and a full set of wooden furniture were part of the festive touches. The couple and attendees enjoyed the playful, rustic theme.
In dialogue heavy prose a suitor pleads Seraphina Araminta Smuggins for acceptance of a drawn likeness. He boasts of skilled artistry and a plan to obtain a photo-like picture from W. B. Whites at Pelton & Co. store. The scene hints at romance, vanity, and a continuation to come.
Save Your Money. Neff and Babcock at 5 Stephenson Street Freeport announce a new spring price cut on staple goods. They claim to offer best quality for less than any rival drug house and invite Stephenson County residents to compare prices. Also promoting cheap enamel paint and new aprons and skirts by Ryan at 80 Stephenson Street.
An odd 50 tf note promotes croquet slippers under the STRRVER and SNypkR headings. The fragment hints at a sales pitch for a comfort item possibly tied to leisure or sport footwear. No clear event or date is provided.
Job printing notices remind readers that the office operates the only steam printing works in the county with multiple presses and a large stock of material. It promises cheaper, better, and faster service than any competitors.
The Very Best Place in Freeport to find a good Stock of Wall Paper is at 16-1-3w M. Clayton's. The ad proclaims a wide selection and invites customers to visit for reliable quality and value.
Doctors advertise Dr Garber dentist services offering 2 double sets of Veeth mounted on Inglish Pink or American Vulcanite for 25 dollars, half the usual price. All other dental operations for clergy charged at the same 16 to 1 to 3 ratio.
A new simple self adjusting curtain fixture praised as the best of its kind is on display in the office of Tamberling, a resident of Bleroy. The ad suggests opening a local manufactory due to its promising business potential and lists several local outlets offering the product.
Readers are urged to contact Mayor Cronkrite near James Mitchell's Bank. Cronkrite, with thirteen years in trade, promises best goods at the cheapest prices and guarantees satisfaction with easy returns. Leave orders at Cronkrites and have groceries delivered promptly to your home.
A new firm, the Chicago Boot and Shoe Store, announces its arrival at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets in Freeport Illinois. The ad invites readers to visit the Corner Store with the red front to view new prices and offerings in boots and shoes.
Large stock of cloth and cassimere advertised at Stines Corner. Offers to sell by the yard or make up to order with a ten percent saving. Emphasizes Northwest location and advantage for buyers at Stines Corner.
An advertisement urges customers to shop at Sawyer and Burchard for cooking stoves tinware and hardware offerings claiming prices lower than any other house in the city. The note promotes value and local shopping.
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs Porter & Wright who are agents for sound United States companies. Notably included is the North American of New York. Have them write you a policy with this company.
Government War Claim Agency notes that only the 1812 pension act has passed so far. Several pension and bounty bills remain pending with little prospect of passing this session. If Congress enacts new benefits, it will be published in county papers.
Mr. M Mayer occupies 151 Stephenson street in the former Best stand and runs Bread Crackers Cookies Cakes Pies Cheese and related items. The notice urges vendors to patronize him, promising the best quality at the lowest rates from Mart Mayer.
Mrs C C Wilson offers a wide selection of hats bonnets ribbons flowers and trimming goods. The community crowds her counter and leaves with well priced packages as proof of satisfaction and quality.
A fragmented OCR line mentions Stephenson Street and a Sant reference, describing an odd note about a French and American taey fo to Ryan's Skirt and Corget Factory with unclear context and no full details.
Advertises Northern Pacific rail bonds and land grants as a strong investment. Credits rapid track progress from Lake Superior eastward, notes extensive land holdings, sinking fund, and high coupon rates. Promotes exchangeable bonds and offers pamphlets via Jay Cooke & Co and listed financial agents nationwide.
Freeport agricultural hand rake and mower combination praised for power, durability, lightness, and easy draught. The Pattison machine shifts from self rake to hand rake and mower, adaptable to flax buckwheat and various grains, two horse draft and no neck load.
A brief notice notes lever hand shells prepared for sale, with shells mast and leaf residue removed, presented clean for mill or market. The item is described as ready for commercial handling and shipment.
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