Basket Oolong Tea Sold At Beat Store
The basket Oolong tea sold exclusively at C. C. Beat’s shop at 151 Stephenson Street for 1.25 dollars per pound.
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C. C. Beat
Stephenson Street
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1870
Page
5
Spring Millinery and Local Notices Ads
Mrs Ferris invites friends to inspect new spring goods at her store and promises fashionable, timely styles at reasonable prices. Walton's offers fashionable suits at affordable prices. Hosmer vs United States affirmed by the Supreme Court grants a $100 bounty to certain three year enlistees. C C Shuler collects bounty. Stines Establishment proclaims ahead on sale of suits at low prices. Stines on the Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Millinery
Hosmer
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
C. C. Shuler
New Cephalacea Headache Remedy Gains Quick Use
The piece touts Dr Caner s Cephalacea or Sick Head ache Pill as a new remedy popular for its ease and certainty. It notes the drug is for sale by all drug gists and expects rapid general adoption.
Local sewing machine agent moves to Clayton’s for repair services
An experienced agent for the Wheeler & Wilege Sewing Machine is now located at J. M. Clayton's, dealer in paints, oils, and Randy goods, where he will keep on hand a variety of machines and all pertaining thereto. Old machines adjusted and repaired. Local agent A. McDonovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilege
J. M. Clayton's
A. McDonovan
Local Steam Printing Office Boasts Largest Supplies
Persons seeking job printing are reminded that the county has the only steam printing office in operation with multiple presses and a larger stock of material than three other offices combined. The implication is cheaper, better, and faster service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Ry’s Block
Diffenbaugh
Best and Morgan Sell Tea and Dress Goods in City Ads
The advertisement lists Best and Morgan offering new dress goods cloaks shawls calicos delaines ribbons and laces with over two hundred baskets of Oolong Tea sold by C C Best at 151 Stephenson Street. Tea priced at 1.25 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Best
Stephenson Street
Local ads tout photography, boots, groceries and more
Several small notices advertise photographers with experience and low prices. Boots and shoes sale headlines tempt shoppers alongside paper hangings at Freeport’s largest stock. Local merchants promote groceries, meats, ice cream, confections and fruits, with Diffenbaugh moving to Fry’s Block and Challenge Feed Mill inviting farmers to visit J Montelius warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Montelius
Bergman Robey Kirk forms new firm in Bergman
W W Robey buys interest in Bergman and Kirk Farmers Warehouse. Firm renamed Bergman Robey Kirk and moves to a new brick building behind the Court House. Agents for Romery Indiana Thresher, McCormick harvesters, Sterling Corn Planter and Corn Sheller, Moline Plows, Dixon Plows, Easterly Seeder and other farm implements. C C Best imports tea from China via San Francisco at $1.25 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
W. W. Robey
Bergman& Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Romery
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling Corn
Moline
Dixon
Groceries and Provisions At Cronkrite Store
Fresh groceries and provisions available at BE L Cronkrite on Stephenson Street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods delivered within the city at no extra charge and guaranteed to be as recommended with fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Millinery and Dress Making Establishment Opens
Millenry for the People Mra M M Sheetz operates a hat and cap store in the former Mc Cutcheon rooms with ample facilities. Mrs Grove, renowned in dress making, supervises cutting and fitting with high competence. Mrs Sheetz appeals for generous patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
M. M. Sheetz
McCutcheon
First Arrival of New Goods at Staver and Snyder
Staver and Snyder on 105 Stephenson Street advertise the first arrival of new boots and shoes last week. The shop, known as the Big Boot sign, promises a good assortment and the lowest living prices for footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver & Snyder
Stephenson Street
Notice of Authorized Agents for McCormick Sale
The sale agency for McCormick Reaper and Mowing Machines warns against paying funds or contracting with John Strachan of Mineral Point. Only Charles H. Russell, G. Hawley & Son, Wain I. Carr, and GC H. McCormick & Brother remain empowered to place contracts, receive money, or settle matters for us until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
John Strachan
Mineral Point
Strachan
Ife
Charles H. Russell
Wis
Glove Fitting Corsets For Sale At Chicago Street
Genuine corsets fitting gloves advertised by T.8, Ryan's Hoop Skirt manufactory, Chicago street, South of Post Office. Advertisement notes price or stock details in sparse OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 8
Ryan
Chicago Street
Post Office
Mrs. J A Steinmetz Opens New Millinery Shop in Maynard Block
Mrs. J A Steinmetz informs Freeport and nearby residents that she has moved into the former Sechrist and Lemon store room in Maynard's Block and opened a new millinery and trimming store. Mrs. Ann Widner will head the trimming department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Steinmetz
Freeport
Sechrist & Lemon
Maynard’s Block
Ann Widner
Seed Corn Offered by Wm Young for Grimes' Warehouse Sale
Wm Young offers farmers three hundred bushels of Yellow Dent seed corn from Pennsylvania for sale at Grimes' warehouse over the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Pennsylvania
Grimes
Wm. Young
Gill Brothers Dentists Grow Popular in Town
The Gill Brothers from Massachusetts gain local practice traction as their patient base expands with increasing support. Wright Cavanaugh Co. offers Spring stock of boots and shoes at lower prices, including a full line for spring and summer wear. Hoop skirts by Ryan in latest Spring styles are crafted at the Freeport Hoop Skirt manufactory on Chicago street south of the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Brothers
Massachusetts
Ryan
Freeport
Chicago Street
Post Office
Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Measurs Porter Wright
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Measurs Porter Wright, agents for sound companies including North American of New York, who will write you up a policy in this company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazior
Wilcoxon's Block
Stephenson St
Freeport
Isis
Insurance Co. of
North America
Philadelphia
Lorillard Insurance Company
New York
Pheanix Insurance Co
Measurs, Porter& Wright
United States
Krohn’s Tobacco Shop Draws Smokers With Wide Selection
Krohn offers pipes tobacco pouches and the best cigar brands along with smoking tobacco fine cut and plug chewing tobacco. Stop by to enjoy a smoke and browse the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Farmers Offered Three Brought From Pennsylvania
Wm. Young lists three items brought from Pennsylvania for sale at Crimes' warehouse over the river, inviting local farmers to view or purchase.
Auction Sale Offers Dry Goods at Low Prices
L L Munn sells dry goods at auction every Monday Thursday and Saturday and promises lower prices than New York. He urges customers to inspect his stock before he closes out and sells any item for less than elsewhere. A large lot of Tooke hoes shovels spades and more is advertised at Lawyer and Surenard with best stock and lowest prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorougly
Stephenson Street
Exchance
L. L. Munn’s
New York
Stevens
Wallpaper and luxury taxes amuse readers in era report
A Treasury report lists duties on luxuries showing five and a half million on wines and liquors, cigars over one million, dress silk and ribbons totaling several millions, and smaller items like chignons and fans. The piece jokes that if women paid taxes on their luxuries and men on liquor, women would contribute more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury
Temple of Fashion Sells New Gents Furnishings at City Store
City Clothing Store at Sechrist and Lemon offers You Bet collars and cuffs Castellar Fancy Stripe paper goods and Diamond Shirt. Store boasts over thirty workers in Merchant Tailoring and a full line of Gents' Furnishings at 123 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sechrist & Lemon
Freeport
Shawcross
New York
Philadelphia
Stephenson Street
Entertainers shine at Wilcoxson's Opera House show
One of their fine entertainments at Wilcoxon's Opera House Monday night delivered beyond the bills. The act was praised as top in its field and acclaimed as superior by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon’s Opera House
Promenade Concert Planned at Hettinger's Hall
The Zion Church ladies plan a promoter promenade concert at Hettinger's Hall within a week or two. Strawberries will be provided and on hand. They aim for a season starter and best event yet with the cheapest and largest stock of wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Clayton's
Ladies of Zion Church
Episcopal
Hettinger’s Hall
G. M. Clayton’s
Stevens Showcases Finest Black Silks in Market
Stevens presents a premier display of Black Silks highlighted by a Gros Grain priced at 1.75. The note urges readers to inspect the collection before buying, noting the Gros Grain would have been a bargain prewar prices.
Boots and Shoes Leader Endorsed in Rockford Ad
The star actor of Plunket's constellation told Rockford citizens that McNamara’s of Freeport had the best stock of boots and shoes in that city. Couldock vouched for the quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunket
Constellation
Rockford
McNamara’s
Freeport
Couldock
Wallpaper patterns offered at lower prices in Freeport
G M Clayton announces the opening of several wallpaper cases with prices lower than any other house in Freeport. The firm employs top paper hangers in the state to serve customers wanting their wallpaper hung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
G. M. Clayton
New Goods at Low Prices at Stevens
Stevens offers a wide stock of new goods advertised at low prices. Shoppers are invited to browse the extensive selection, noting the large quantities available for immediate purchase.
Election of Hon. Andrew Hinds as County Judge
Friday meeting elected Hon. Andrew Hinds of Oneco township as County Judge and Board chairman. The Board, by a one vote Democratic majority, audited bills, appointed committees, and adjourned. Building committee named Hinds Fisher Sabin Ousterhout Goddard Marlin. Resolution supported county printing for Mgr. Giles of the Bulletin, preferring local printing over Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hinds
Oneco Township
Hinds
Court House Building Committee
A. Hinds
3. K. Fisher
Ralph Sabin
Geo. Ousterho
Western Horticulturalist Advertises From Chicago
The Western Horticulturalist is published in Chicago by T. T. Lord for Mr. kh. FY. Cur tis & Co. and circulated free as an advertising sheet. Mr. Curtis is well known locally and Mr. F. H. Waterbury of Polo, an ex 92d Illinois veteran, is praised as an honorable businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T. T. Lord
Kh. FY
Homespun Business Moves Open at Hettinger Hall Alley
In New York during a market low Stevens sells goods while Pat Carmody relocates to the bowling alley under Hettinger's Hall and prepares to install new pins and equipment. The new venture opens on Saturday April 30th, 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Pat Carmody
Hettinger's
Condensed beef craze sweeps Texas markets
A brisk novelty trend features beef condensed from a Texas bull into twelve pounds. Vendors promise a hearty meal with two or three pounds leaving a hungry eater feeling bold and strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bargains in Household Goods Promised at Market Prices
A dealer advertises great bargains in housekeeping goods and guarantees lower prices than those available in the market. The claim emphasizes value and price leadership to attract customers.
Early New Potatoes From Winter Growth Found
Mr. B. J. Davis reports a remarkable harvest of new potatoes grown in winter while protected by straw. A straw pile over a potato bed allowed tops to grow and underground tubers to form, yielding a fine winter crop that the Davis family used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davis
Davis
Giant white pelican shot near Freeport described
Last Saturday Mr. A. M. Smith brought a large white pelican to the city. The eight foot wingspan, twenty inch bill, and a transparent skin bag under the bill used as a net were noted. The pelican rested on water like a swan when killed and is described as a rare find in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Freeport
Violinist's visit ends with boot purchase at Freeport
A renowned violinist toured the city and bought Mc Namara's Freeport Tongued Boots before departure. The Free Methodist Society plans to move worship to the former Circuit Court building, with services next Sabbath morning and evening and the following Sabbath, Providence permitting. A local note recalls a young suitor's bold reply about visiting a girl, saying he would be called bald headed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee the Free Methodist Society
Circuit Court
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Mt. Carmel
Sinvis
Ion
Mother Loe
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G. W. Oyler
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Messrs Bailey & Brawley
D. H. Sunderland
R. Pelce
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Jonemnan
Frederick C. Ingalls
Chancery
Fice
Fry’y Black Freeport
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
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W. Marsiall
W. M. Leisering
G. W. Marshall & Co
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Lily
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Ira Babcock
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J. Turner
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Francis W
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A. Bratisted
Meacham
Fry's Block
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William H. McHenry
Stayer & Snyder's
McHenry
Walton's
Stine
Stine’s
Best & Morgan's
Best & Morgan
Beast & Morgan
Best & Morgan’s
Weld
Tandy
G. W. Clayton
Becker
C. C. Best's
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Pe C. C. Best
Cina
Creal Affairs
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Little Ys
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Skinner
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Woodward and Mason
Selby
Union
the Board of Supervisors
Ole Bull
McNamara
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