New Self Adjusting Curtain Fixture Promises Savings
Col Tamberling of Eleroy proposes a curtain fixture praised as the best of its kind. It is simple, self adjusting, and affordable, with a public display in the office and plans to open a local manufactory. Available at Buckman’s office, Capt. Dunham’s, and D A McMillan’s lumber yard, per another column advertisement.
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Col. Tamberling
Eleroy
8. C. Buckman
Staver & Snyder’s
Capt. Dunham
D. A. McMillan
Galena Street
Paper Boxes Made to Order at Freeport Bindery
Paper boxes are produced on order at the Freeport Book Bindery, located near the JOURNAL OFFICE, offering custom sizes and finishes for binding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Journal
Book Bindery Offers Cheap Magazine Bindings
Half morroco bindings in splendid style priced at $2.00 per volume. Bindings offered at the Freeport Bindery over the Journal office with cheaper options available.
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Freeport
Journal
Harpers Weekly Reports on Moline Matronine Incident
A fragmented Harpers Weekly item notes a Moline matronine event at a Freaport location involving Propniauo mice. The readable text hints at a local public concern but lacks complete names and specifics. Further details remain unreadable in the partial OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Weekly
McHenry Opens First Floor Gallery on Stephenson Street
New gallery on the first floor at No 110 Stephenson Street offers every style of picture. Call for photography services and portraits, with convenient access avoiding stairs.
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McHenry’s New Gallery
Stephenson Street
Job Printing Ad Promises Cheap Fast Service
The notice proclaims a steam printing office in the county with larger stock and operation than three rivals, claiming they can do work cheaper better and faster than competitors. It targets persons in need of any kind of job printing.
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Edote Antiahien Fyersons
Atease
Illustrated Weekly features Niagara Falls essay and city articles
The issue promotes Dr. Cuyler’s temperance appeal titled Over the Falls with a full page Niagara Falls illustration. Other illustrated pieces include City of Jericho Velocity of Light Help Wanted Grain Fleet of the Hudson River and Lost Sheep Found along with general articles, available from news dealers for five cents per copy.
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Hudson River
Washstand Cornice for Water Spatter Protection
Elegant walnut and ash washstand cornice with Nottingham face curtains attached. Notation mentions Bartlett at 75 and 77 Stephen Street for wall protection fixtures.
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Nottingham
I’, Bartlett
Stephenson Street Fa
Lawar
Hte
Look Out For Bargains at Staver and Snyders
Bargain alert at Staver and Snyders as they cut prices on their entire summer stock of boots and shoes. Shop now to clear room for fall and winter goods.Limited-time reductions available during the sale.
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Seddon
M. D. Chamberlin
Hatter & Furrier
Fry's Block
Freeport
Wright, Cavanagh Dé Co.’s
Fry’s Block
Wright, Cavanagh & Co
Wright, Cavanagh,& Co
Staver & Snyders
Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Porter Wright Agency
The Porter Wright agency markets insurance on property and urges applicants to have them arrange a policy with North American of New York, noted as one of the solid US companies.
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Messrs. Porter
Wright
United States
New York
Freeport Book Bindery Opens at Journal Office
The Freeport Book Bindery offers blank books made to order and binding of magazines pamphlets and old books. Located in the upper story of the Freeport Journal office the shop promises short notice and reasonable rates.
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Freeport
Freeport Journal
Buckman's Billiard Hall Promises Pleasant American Game Spot
Harry Buckman operates a popular billiard hall on Stephenson Street offering new tables, top cigar brands, ales liquors and wines with free lunch and a friendly invite to patrons.
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Stephenson Street
Notice of Insurance Agency Transfer and Representation
Having purchased the insurance agency business of Mr. Frazier I represent several companies including North American, Philadelphia, Lucille Insurance Co of New York, Phoenix Insurance Co of Brooklyn, Andes Insurance Co Cincinnati Merchants Insurance Co Chicago Aurora Fire Insurance Co of Aurora and Charter Oak Life Insurance Co of Hartford I will attend to the business of Frazier's customers and welcome new clients with prompt service and favorable terms. Signed Wx Tremor.
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Trembor
Wilcoxon’s Block
Stephenson St
Freeport
Insurance Co. of North America
Philadelphia
Lorillard Insurance Company of
New York
Phenix Insurance Co
Aera
Arch
Icago
Andes Ins
Cincinnati
Chip Gasia
Charter Oak Life Insurance Co
8S. P. Frazier
Burance Company
Stine's Corner Offers Fall Bargains As Stock Cleared
Isaac Stine moves to the East and orders closing out his current stock at the lowest rates to make room for new fall goods. Shoppers are urged to visit Stine's Corner for clothing bargains at 41W.
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Isaac Stine
Stine
Chancellors Martin Sells Stoves At 83 Stephenson
In Freeport Chancellors Martin at 83 Stephenson street invites buyers this fall to inspect his large assortment of cook stoves and the latest styles. His prices are advertised as the lowest in the city and he emphasizes the Bast Burning Radiator as a leading economical heater.
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Freeport
Stephenson Street
Martin
Prussing's White Wine Vinegar Receives Premium
Prussing's celebrated White Wine Vinegar warranted pure and to preserve pickles. First premium awarded at the U S and other Fairs. Largest works in the United States. Established 1848. Orders and correspondence promptly attended to Chas G Prussing 339 and 341 State street Chicago.
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United States
Prussing
State Street
Chicago
Peerless Stove Praised by Household Expert
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher era advice on cookery highlights the Peerless stove by Pratt and Wentworth of Boston as the most complete and economical oven. It promises even heat throughout and requires no turning. The Christian Union quotes strong praise for its efficiency and features.
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Pratt ,& Wentworth
Boston
Christian Union
Cronkrite Keeps Largest Stock of Fresh Groceries
E L Cronkrite has long expertise in the grocery trade and maintains a vast stock of clean fresh groceries in Stephenson street next to the Stephenson County Bank. He guarantees satisfaction to old and new customers with goods delivered to all parts of the city free of charge.
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Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Plunkett Combination to Open at Wilcoxons Opera House
Theatre advance agent Captain Williamns announces three grand entertainments at Wilcoxons Opera House on August 10 11 and 12 with old favorites and new talent including W V Bryer late of St Charles New Orleans Mrs Charles Plunkett and child actress Annie in three nights only.
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C. H. Williamns
Plunkett
Wilcoxon
Opera House
W.V. Bryer
St. Charles
New Orleans
Charles Plunkett
Little Annie
Davis Friends Set for Rock Island Excursion
Davis residents plan a railroad excursion to Rock Island on the 16th with a stop at Freeport for boarding. Applicants may seek the post of Captain Cooper County Treasurer.
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Davis
Rock Island
Freeport
Captain Cooper
Meens Rhodes and Brother Prestige Butcher Shop
Meens Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with steak chops fish and game in season. They claim to keep the best market in the city with steady supply and quality cuts for patrons.
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Meens _ Rhodes & Brother
Grover and Baker sewing machines praised locally
Improved Lock Stitch machines attract many citizens and are heavily sold by agent T M Bradshaw. The Grover & Baker model is said to be unsurpassed, with the celebrated look stitch, and priced $5 to $15 below competing machines. Buy a Grover & Baker by all means.
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T.M. Bradshaw
Grover & Baker
New Grocery and Pro Vision Store Opens in Munn's Building
OC, M, Shatter & Son unveil a new grocery and provisions shop in Munn's building opposite the courthouse. The store promises fresh groceries at the lowest prices and pays the highest prices for country produce.
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Freerom Journal
Oc, M, Shatter & Son
Munn
Court House
Horace Greeley to Visit Freeport in September
Horace Greeley is slated to visit Freeport in September and may receive an ovation if he agrees to lecture. Jennie Hight will perform at the Opera House during fair week, supported by a first class company and remains a local favorite.
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Horace Greeley
Freeport
Tribune
Jennie Hight
Opera House
Jennie
Patent Charms and Theatrical Gait Described by John G. Saxe
A fragmentary quip list imitates a fashion sketch of a stylish woman. The passage mocks imitation accessories and cosmetics with playful references to patent items and artificial beauty traits, echoing satirical verse about appearance and fashion.
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John G. Saxe
Hutter
Chignan
Jympa
Lhrbeer
North Western Railway Time Table Shows Day and Night Services
The notice lists trains departing Freeport toward east and west with passenger, freight and accommodation services. Eastbound trains to Belvidere include day passenger and night options. westbound services include Milwaukee and Racine freight. Timings include 1.25 pm, 6.30 am, and 8.10 am among others.
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Airrive
Belvidere
Freeport
Cassaeseeeeseiee Loop
Milwaukee Freight
Racine Freightyeerveesees Teemeneeerees O
Racine Freight
Death Notice for H C McLaughlin at Chicago Firm
At a meeting of officers and employees of the American Insurance Company of Chicago on August 3, 1871, unanimous resolutions express sorrow over the death of H. C. McLaughlin after months of illness. They honor his integrity, nobility, and friendship, offer sympathy to his family, and request publication of the resolutions in the PreaPORT Journal and Freeport Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Insurance Company
Chicago
Wuernas
H. C. McLaughlin
Preaport Journal
Freeport Bulletin
Cooking Stoves Offered at Very Low Figures in City
The firm announces a fine assortment of cooking stoves just arrived and ready for sale at unusually low prices. Call 16-1f Lawyer & Buroc Harp for details.
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Lawyer & Burchard
Miss Kate Miller Returns From Extended Pennsylvania Tour
The article notes Miss Kate Miller has returned from an extended tour in old Pennsylvania. It mentions sightings on the cars and her confirmation she was about to start another leg of travel.
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Kate Miller
Old
Pennsylvania
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Harry Buckman
Stine’s Corner
Ava
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Henry Ward Beecher
E. L. Cronkrite
Grover and
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Ashton
Liverpool
George Russon
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