Paper Boxes Made to Order at Freeport Bindery
Advertisement notes custom paper boxes produced to order at the Freeport Book Bindery, located near the Journal Office.
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1871
Page
5
Advertisement notes custom paper boxes produced to order at the Freeport Book Bindery, located near the Journal Office.
An advertisement notes magazines bound in half morocco at $2.00 per volume. It mentions the Freeport Book Bindery and the Journal office, highlighting cheaper binding as the preferred option.
A new gallery opens on the first floor at 110 Stephenson Street offering Bob Avery style portraits. The studio promises easier access for patrons seeking classic photographic sessions and modern portrait work. Please call for appointments and pricing.
A small town meat market Rhodes and Brother continues serving patrons with fresh meat and game including fish at Beeson. The market keeps a steady daily beat supporting residents with a varied selection.
Shoppers are urged to visit Staver and Snyders to buy remaining summer stock of boots and shoes at reduced prices as they clear space for fall and winter inventory. Call for details.
The Agency of Messrs Porter and Wright invites applications for property insurance with policies from trusted U.S. companies, notably the North American of New York. Secure a written policy through their agency.
The Freeport Book Bindry operates in the upper story of the Freeport Journal Office offering blank book binding and short notice binding of magazines and pamphlets. Old books are repaired and rebound at reasonable rates.
The note describes Harry Buckman’s Billiard Hall on Stephenson street as a popular resort for billiards fans with new tables cigars ales and wines and free lunch. Chancellor Martin at No 83 Stephenson street advertises the largest assortment of cook stoves and the Basic Urning Radiator heater noted as economical and reliable.
E L Cronkrite a long time grocer maintains the city's largest stock of clean fresh groceries in Stephenson street next to the Stephenson County Bank. Free delivery to all city parts. Satisfied customers guaranteed. 16-17:4w
A NABE Ass't Rev Ass't 8d Dist IN states he will be at the office of Robert Little United States Revenue Collector in Freeport on the 6th 7th and 8th of September 1871 for business connected with the office. The date will be duly published.
Improved lock stitch machines praised as best in the country by Citizens and agent T. M. Bradshaw. Grover and Baker models offered at lower prices than rivals, with emphasis on low cost and high quality.
An advertisement touts the American Base Burner also called the Superb as a handsome and economical coal stove. It invites readers to call for details and to purchase if desired, from AWVER & BURCHARD.
See Those wishing dental work done can rest assured that Dri Swengel will be reliable, and all his operations as satisfactory as can be had at any other office, and at prices to suit the times. Rooms over A. Pelton & Co.'s jewelry store, 16-18.
Best & Morgan advertise 500 shawls in stripes and plaids sold at reduced prices. Each shawl priced at 3 dollars for end of stock, with original values cited as five and five fifty.
Notices from Boeders' Want solicit boarders and furnished rooms at Mrs Isaac Bechtel on Galena Street near J D Diffenbaugh residence. Also mentions a boy named Maj Lawyer Jr with shoulder-straps and a weighing twelve pounds half. Lafayette agricultural fair set for Darlington on September 14 15 16.
Grand preparations for a Fireman’s Tournament in Freeport Illinois on September 13 and 14. Eight hundred dollars in prizes will be awarded for hose carriage and hand engine events with first second and third place awards. For rules timing and trials contact F J Middleditch Fire Marshal Freeport Illinois.
County agent Sir C Foster announces annual Bible meetings across Stephen County. Churches listed include Weat Point in Lutheran church Sunday Aug 27 at 7 p.m. Kentin A B church Sunday Sep 3 at 10 p.m. Florence in M E church Van Brocklin’s Sunday Sep 3 at 7 p.m. Loran in Lutheran church Sunday Sep 10 at 7 p.m. Jefferson in M J church Loran village Sunday Sep 10 at 7 p.m. Silver Creek in German church Sunday Sep 17 at 10 a.m. Freeport County Meeting Sunday Oct 1 at 7 p.m.
Public notice by R. M. Witt that his wife Maria A. Witt has left home without cause and that he has paid her debts. Dated August 22, 1871.
Cambridge editor George C Smith seeks to trace his ancestry hoping to locate a forebear with John as a given name. The pursuit hints at family links and potential discoveries through genealogical research.
We invite readers with magazines to bind to bring them in immediately. The shop offers prompt service in the best style at the lowest prices.
A local advert notes a full stock of cooking and parlor stores in latest approved styles offered at very low prices. The notice invites readers to call and examine stock before making a purchase. Signed by Lawyer Buron and.
Beat and Morgan offer five cases Black Alpacas at 28 30 35 and 40 cents far below usual rates Readers urged to recruit new subscribers aiming to add a thousand names before January first
J. R. Hanley will lecture Wednesday evening under the Social and Literary Society at the Embury M E church lecture room on Ireland and the Irish. Geo. M. Elliott will speak on True Politeness. The program includes select reading duetts choruses and quartetts. All are invited.
Journal records payments from JA Quin 2.00 Thos Metz 1.00 John Nole 4.00 G Ruble 2.40 OB Auman 1.00 WI Brady 2.00 L Colby 4.00 AK Harnish 2.00 JL Heith 60 DD Tyler 2.00 Mrs OL Turner 1.00 A Butterfield 4.00.
William L. Rebee of Summit Farm near town showcases a four month ten day old calf weighing 577 pounds. The note praises the animal as hard to beat and credits Rebee with consistent success in breeding pure blood stock.
A whimsical vignette follows Angelina and Adolphus, two young lovers strolling in the city. They exchange vows of affection, visit an ice cream parlor, and plan a Sunday buggy ride before a sudden rupture ends their encounter, leaving them to dream of a cottage and eternal memories.
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