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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1874
Page
5
A property at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and West Street offers 13-10 acres of land with improvements arranged to divide into three desirable home lots. Terms include accepting a smaller Western land parcel or installments. notice dated February 3, 1874.
Wright, Cavanagh & Co. report 1878 boot and shoe sales over sixty three thousand dollars and promote a patent seamless shoe. Best stationery at Broad's and Hoffman Janssen’s confectionery draw customers. Medicated Baths at 181 Stephenson Street offer skin cleansing benefits. Wall Paper at Broad's includes free trimming. J. D. Diffenbaugh markets cave oysters and canned goods at No. 3 Fry's Block.
Sechrist Orain Co presents a fine assortment of cassimeres vestings and cloths in their updated stock prompting customers to view the new offerings and fabrics available.
Do not buy children carriages before examining Hoffmann and Jansen’s stock. The warning urges buyers to inspect quality and safety prior to purchase from the firm.
The notice promotes Hoffman and Janssen offering the city’s largest canned fruit stock and a replenished Freeport Carpet and Coverlet Factory inventory. It cites Mr. Lehman returning from the east with 8,000 to 9,000 yards of ingrain and striped carpets, claiming low prices and new patterns. Also promotes confectionery at Diffenbaugh and frames by A F Broan.
The Stephens on County Agricultural Society offers a $25 premium for the best six acres of sugar beets in the county. Beets must be in the ground with entries to the Secretary by June 16.
Special notice announces a near half price closeout of ready-made clothing from Stine & Bro to clear consignments. It urges buyers to act early to secure bargains. Also city warrants redeemable with interest ceasing May 20, 1874, at the City Clerk's office in Freeport, with Wa. Tremor as City Clerk.
Se christ Crain & Co advertise fine white and Cheviott shirts made to order. Also sale of a good showcase at Sign of the Giant by James McNamara. Tremont House in Chicago touted for elegant furniture and amenities on Dearborn and Lake streets. McHenry Union Gallery offers leading photographs, ambrotypes and tin types at 25 cents citywide. Orders for carriage with Chamberlin & Boedeker. A. PF. Broan touts wallpaper trimming service and machine purchase.
Advertising a property sale by Hoffman and Janssen with reduced price notes and prompt turnover. Enquiries directed to Mrs. H. O. Bray at the corner of Bridge and Walnut, one block west of the Court House.
Sechrist Crain & Co offer scarf and necktie lines with cheap purchases while Hoffmann Janssen advertise cheaper children’s carriages. Wright & Cavanagh promote easy-fitting boots and shoes at Sign of the Golden Boot. Mothers urged to shop for footwear. J D Dirrensavan endpoints include ice cream and beverages at No 8 Fry’s black. Hoffmann Janssen tout new confectionery stock and toys with lower prices than any house west of Chicago.
Resident informs the public that after a one year engagement with the German Insurance Company the local agency will be handled by daughter Mrs B L Porter. W O Lazk will continue to attend to insurance matters in the past.
A local advertiser offers seven or eight cottages in Freeport on excellent terms. The house and lot are under $1,000 with long time payments at 8 percent interest. Each cottage features six or seven rooms and a cistern. inquiry at the office for particulars.
A brief literary notice extols a new book by Mrs Brown. It highlights a broad spectrum of biblical female figures from Mary to Esther and Cleopatra, praising its accessibility from start to finish and urging readers to buy the work and support the author.
Obituary for Mrs. Jane Wilson aged 78 of this city detailing her Pennsylvania birth and long illness, with funeral at Exchange street residence at 11 a.m. today. Also brief marriage notice of Fowler Babcock and Matilda in Shephenian county, and a historical note on Massachusetts lieutenant governors succeeding governors since 1780.
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