Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Porter and Wright Agents
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs Porter and Wright who are agents for some of the soundest companies in the United States. North American of New York is among those prominent companies. Have them write you up a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Frazier
Wilcoxon’s
Stephenson-st
Freeport
Insurance Co
North America
Philadelpha
Lorillard Insurance Company of
New York
Phoenix Insurance Co
Merchants’ Ing. Co
Iiteaga
Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Pacific
San Francisco
Norwich Fire Insurance Co
Norwich
Messrs. Porter & Wright
United States
Local agent advertises Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines
An experienced agent for Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine now at M. Claytons dealer in paints oils and fancy goods. He will keep a variety of machines and all pertaining to them. Old machines repaired and adjusted. Also local agent A. McDonovaGH. Entire stock of boots and shoes at MocMamaras selling regardless of cost to make room for fall goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilson
M. Clayton’s
A. McDonovagh
MocMamara’s
New Styles and Patterns at 147 Stephenson Street
New goods and patterns arrive regularly. Butterick patterns are available at 147 Stephenson Street. Millinery items and tats are among the latest arrivals, with a full line of Butterick patterns displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterick
Stephenson Street
Notice of Stephenson County Agricultural Society meeting
Notice to the Executive Committee of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society that they will meet at the City Clerk's office in Freeport on Saturday August 12 1870 at 1 oclock pm. Important business will be discussed and all members urged to attend. By order of the President R V Ankeny Secretary. For good Cassimeres Flannels Tweeds Blankets at the Woolen Mill by C H Rosenstiel Co. Freeporters praise the enterprise and recommend the firm to readers. The manager Mr. Rosenstiel is at the mill most times and will greet visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bardel
Corner Spring
Exchange Streets
Freeport
Iino
Tae
Freert
Navis
Kleckner
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
C. H. Rosenstiel & Co
Rosenstiel
Wilcoxon
Howard House
Sheetz
Pictures for sale at White's opposite the Opera House
Eighteen for one fifty and nine for one dollar offered at White's, over A. Pelton's, opposite the Opera House in Freeport. The notice urges remembering the location and date stamp 10-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White’s
A. Pelton’s
Opera House
Freeport
Stevens and Co Summer Dress Goods Sale
Stevens and Co offer their summer dress goods at lower prices than ever before in this market. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of the reduced rates on fabrics and related items during the current sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Co
Dr D F Swenger Opens Freeport Dental Office
Dr D F Swenger a Baltimore Dental College graduate formerly of Mifflinburg Pa has permanently located in Freeport offering years of practice and guaranteed satisfaction at reasonable prices The Mifflinburg Telegraph notes his move to the West for a wider field of usefulness and bids him farewell with best wishes for success in his new practice Office located in Munns Building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Swenger
Baltimore Dental College
Mifflinburg
Freeport
D. F. Swengel
Orrice
Munn
Boots and shoes at McNamara's offer best value in city
A city notice proclaims McNamara's as the prudent buyer for boots and shoes with better selection and lower prices than any rival. The short ad hints at the store as a trusted source for durable footwear at a bargain.
Photographer with unmatched art and low prices
The text notes a photographer on Stephen on Street corner of Iixchance up stairs skilled in all sizes and styles. It claims unrivaled tone and finish due to great experience, and that prices are as low as the lowest despite defying competition in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy
Stephenon Street
All Summer Goods Clearance at Stevens & Co
Stevens and Co announce a clearance sale with all summer goods reduced to cash prices. Staver and Snyder offer boots and shoes at deep discounts, asserting they will not be undersold and inviting customers to compare prices at the Big Boot sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Co’s
Groceries and Provisions Offered by K L Cronkrite
Irresh groceries and provisions can at all times be found at the grocery store of Kk L Cronkrite on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods delivered to any part of the city without extra charge. All goods guaranteed to be as recommended with prices as low as fair and reasonable profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Freeport Piour
Eed
Hiram Bright
American Express Company
Brigham
Hardware Deals At Lawyer And Burchard's
Remembered proclamation promotes Lawyer and Burchard's as the place to buy hardware for less money than any other house in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer & Burchard’s
Krohn Sells Tobacco Pouches and Fine Cigars
Krohn offers pipes and tobacco pouches with the best cigars and brands. Smoking tobacco, fine cut, or plug chewing tobacco are available to please customers. Drop in for a smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Gaiters and fabrics on sale at McNamara and Stevens
McNamara offers men and boys gaiters at 20 percent off this week. Stevens advertises new cheap dress fabrics including lawns organdies and French lawns at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S & Boys’ Congress
McNamara
Stevens
Stine's Corner Store Promises Undersold Prices
Stine's establishment stays ahead with streets crowded by their Sunts and prices lower than any in the city. The store asserts its facilities prevent underselling, located on the Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
Stine’s
Boy Gravely Injured Playing Baseball Tuesday
On Tuesday of last week Grant sustained a serious injury while playing base ball. The ball struck his small finger on one hand tearing it from the hand and causing a painful wound. The report notes this exercise was not very healthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Grant
Corner Stone Laying Planned for New Court House
Freeport plans a grand August 16 ceremony for the new court house with Col. T. J. Turner as orator. The Masons will lead, and local societies and the new Military Company will participate. Jacob Kichron serves as Grand Marshal, with a parade route along Stephenson, Hunts, Galena, Adams, and back to Court House Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Court Houre
Geo. Osterhaut
Benevolent
Freeport
County
Messrs. Goddard and Hinds
Col. T. J. Turner
Jacob Kichron
Bee
Stephenson
Mr. Hunts
Galena Street
Galena
Adams
Court House Square
Evangelical Church to be Dedicated in Silver Creek Township
The new Evangelical Church at the State road in Silver Creek Township six miles east of Freeport will be dedicated on Sabbath August 21. German service at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. English service at 3 p.m. The public is invited. D. B. Byers presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road
Silver Creek Township
Freeport
D. B. Byers
Bat slips during Galena baseball game injures batter
In Galena on Saturday Stephen Hill swung a bat that slipped from his hands and struck Robert Bachelor in the forehead fracturing the skull. Dr Kittee removed skull fragments and long slivers two inches into the brain. The wounded man remains in precarious condition with some hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Nl) Gazette
Stephen
Hill
Robert Bachelor
Kittee
Sale of Stock at Elroy August 18 1870
D. H. Ide and Mrs. Anthony hold a public sale of stock horses cattle sheep hogs and farming utensils on Thursday August 18 1870 at Elroy. Settle Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Ide
Mrs
Anthony
Elroy. I
Rhodes & Brother Market Promises Prime Steaks and Fresh Goods
Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with the best of steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They keep the finest market in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Brother
Pic-Nic for Scatter Good Mission Sabbath School
The Scatter Good Mission Sabbath School held a Friday picnic at Salty Smith's woods after a 9 o'clock assembly at First Presbyterian Church. About 200 members enjoy play and refreshments under the care of D A Knowlton Jr guiding the school since two years, with motto Only those who do not attend any other Sabbath School are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Northwestern Depot
C. H. Knapp
Smith’s Woods
City man suffers painful spill in Rockford
Mr Little brother of Charles Little and resident of Rockford slipped on a water-pipe on Sunday morning. He cut his foot badly and will be confined to his room for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pest
Little
Charles Little
Rockford
All Kinds Of Legal Blanks at Sanuorn’s
Readable text notes legal blanks available at Sanuorn’s store located on 17th Street, with a focus on generic forms and forms for various official uses. Customer inquiries and stock details are mentioned alongside standard office supply listings.
Prince Frederick Charles May Push Forward Attack Nancy
The Cable telegram notes a potential move by Prince Frederick Charles to push forward and attack Nancy. The message adds a defiant line implying Nancy will be defended, stating Go in Nancy, we'll hold your bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Frederick Charles
Nancy
Big Hat tale hints at town lore and ads
The excerpt recalls a scene after Mr. Ormsbee left town noting editor McCally labeled J J Dutrenbaugh as wearing the largest hat, a gift from Rev McCutchen. Posters claim Dont steal our advertisements, while Stephenson County locals know where J D Dictenbaugh sells fruit confectionery tea cream and soda at No 3 Erys Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormsbee
McCally
J. J. Dutrenbaugh
McCutchen
Catter
Stephenson County
J.D. Dictenbaugh
Ery’s Block
Local Hardware Store Promises Best Locks at Low Prices
In a bold claim the shop pledges the best assortment of locks latches bolts and screws in town at low prices and invites customers to call LAWVER and BURCHARD for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawver & Burchard
Rock River Seminary Opens With Varied Studies
The Rock River Seminary announces a 12 week term beginning August 95 with a full teaching staff. Five hundred dollars will fund gentlemen's rooms and apparatus while elegant ladies rooms are provided with board from 3.00 and clubs from 15.00 to 20.00. Courses offered include Classical Scientific and Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Seminary
HW. Apams
A. M. Assist
Epwakbo W. Bukie
A.B. Prine
Blanks of all kinds for sale at Sanhorn's Book Store
Attorney's Notary's Justice's Constable's and Town Clerk's blanks offered at the latest and improved forms. C Gd SANHORN'S Book Store 11s Stephenson St Freeport Lh. 17-3w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notary's
Justice’s
Constable's
C. Gd
Sanhorn’s Book Store
Stephenson St
Freeport
Pocket Book Found Near Nesbit's Schoolhouse
Mr Koons found a pocket book on the old Savannah road near Nesbit's schoolhouse containing cash. He lives near Mr Malburn's on Spring Street. The owner should call on him to recover the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Koons
Old Savanna Road
Nesbit
Ife
Mr. Malburn
Spring Street
Illinois State Fair at Decatur promises largest collection yet
Gratitude is extended to the Illinois State Air for hosting at Decatur from September 26 to October 1. Veteran Secretary John P. Reynolds is thanked as preparations near completion. The event is described as the best collection of objects ever gathered in the state, both in number and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Decatur
Qat
Lon
John P. Reynolds
Freeport Zoo Zoos Show Off Drill in Showy Uniforms
Capt Hulburt and his company of Zoo Zoos drilled last Monday evening and impressed spectators with their efficiency. The uniforms were described as splendid, comfortable, and affordably priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulburt
Zoo
Excellent family school for young ladies near Boston
The notice promotes a twelve pupil limited family school offering home and social advantages. It mentions the daughter of O. S. Bidwell, president of the Virginia National Bank, attending the school. It also notes the Northern German Union steamers are suspended and mail must go via Prussian closed mail with ten pence postage until service resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
O. 3. Bidwell
Virgt National Bank
Freeport District Camp Meeting at Lena Venue
The Freeport District Camp Meeting will be held at Lena in Stephenson County starting in August. Grounds are two hundred rods north of the depot with ample water. Rev. F Curtis handles boarding, one dollar daily, require one week notice for boarding. A boarding tent on site will serve meals. ministers urged to publicize and invite attendees to tent on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Lena
Stephenson County
Aid
Src
IV. Curtis
F. Curtis
Arg
Commiedee
Editorial Slavery and the Daily Newspaper Grind
A historic editorial compares daily journalism to slavery and Sisyphean labor. It cites Captain Marryatt on the endless task of writing and editing, noting the toll on intellect and spirit as work continues week after week. It ends with a fragment mentioning the Post Office due 3 cents and Lester, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Marryatt
Ibis
Imall
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Garda
All Communications
Journal ‘Inc
Dy Atkins
Knowlton & Sons
Wiles Corner Stephenson and Exchange
Jstree!&s Leelely
Brewster
Farm
Miz
Mlinois
M. D
Moerale
Paant HW
UPP
Dtor and
William Walton
Stephens
Pope
Arpels
Patering
Walton Pet National Bank
Seeport
Shorpete
U.S
VU B
Bidwell
Charley Rohkar
Isaionn
Mechanic Street
Munun
First National Bank
Second National Bank
Casis Capital
Wiand
Milwaukee
Chicago
Philadelphia
Wwland
Ireland
Lreansactsa General Banking
John Tl. Addams
Lw, Guireat,Cashier
G. W.,oyler
SLU
BE. Mayer
C. J. Fry
Jerre Pattison
Messrs
Bulley & Brawley
D. H. Sundersoni
RL Pelck
Lalago Street
Journal Office
Vietien
Dan LK
Ty “Adamson
iHouse
Sivzn
Journal
Chicagostreet Freeport
Kingsley & Miols
Entists
Lois
Stonvinats Block
Knowlton & Sons’ Bank
W. Marshall
G. W. Marshall & Co
DROME
CR & Commission Merchants
Low West Madixon Street
Ill
Ify
I. A. Carpenter
Sureon
Baileyville
Minols
Ira Babcock
Tlinois
Bailey
Francis W.S. Brawley
James J. Neff
Brawley
Fry’s Block
Scolyss
Meacham
Aecee
BE. Turner
D. Turner
J. Turner & Son
Scruggs Lodge
Gold Bellows Hall
Orangevile
James Musser
Chas. Musser
Briggs Tiouse
B. HW. Skinner
Corner Wells and
Randolph
Ats
Frederick C.ingalls
Omecein Fry
Black
Chris. C. Shuler
Stee and
Poor
L. G. _JORAN
Locust ST
Lincoln Avenue
Geo, A. Hicks
Exchange Street
Kuehner
Lamb’s Wine Vinegar
W. S. Lamb
Lamb
Morgan’s
Best & Morgan
G. M. Clayton
SAS and Doors
G. W. Clayton
West
Estey Organs
Ford & Wise
Freeport, Illinois
American Organs
HK. W. Rogens
A. Pelton & Co
Grogeries
C. C. Best's
Lawyer & Burchard
McNamara's
Marseilles
R. V. Ankeny
C. H. Rosenstein & Co
Lawver & Burcn Ard’s
Weld
Staver & Snyder
Gill Bros
A. Pelton & Co’s
W. W. Smythe
Fry's
Smythe’s
Tal
Sanborn's
Meat Market
HN. FP. Lewis
France
Cable Telegram
America
SanBonn’s
City Crockery Store
Litdple
Brewster Hoube
Ohio
Mason
Union
Peoria
H. Little
Atted
George Ruston
Galena Strhert
van Buren
Exchange Sts
Freeport Zoo Zoos
Preston Cottage
Carl Mil- Feeeport
Lester
Lowa
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