30 Aug 1871
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1871
Page
5
Bargain notice for Staver and Snyders advertising their entire summer stock of boots and shoes at reduced prices. They claim to make room for fall and winter merchandise and urge readers to call for offers.
The Improved American Base Burner and the Superb are described as two of the hand somest and most economical base burners for hard coal in the market. Call and see them if you want a stove or not. LAWVER & BURCHARD.
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Mesars. Porter Wright, agents for several sound U S companies, including North American of New York. Have them write you a policy with this company.
The Freeport Book Bindery offers blank books made to order and binds magazines and pamphlets on short notice. Old books repaired and bound, with the shop located in the upper story of the Freeport Journal office.
Harry Buckman runs a popular billiard hall on Stephenson street offering new tables and heated cigars ales liquors and wines with free lunch and inviting visitors to call. Chancellor Martin at No 83 Stephenson street handles Cook Stoves with the largest assortment in Freeport and claims the lowest prices. Buckman lists the Basin ERAD radiator as a trusted efficient heating option.
Mrs. Isaac Bechtel invites a few more boarders at her Galena Street home near J D Diffenbaugh residence. Accommodates day boarders or furnished rooms for ladies or gentlemen.
Wm A Stevens reports arrival home this week with goods bought at low figures for sale at small profits. He was early in the season and secured many items cheaper than current game goods. Goods will be open for inspection and sale from September 6 to 8.
Mrs Hall widow of Bally Hall living on Van Buren street near Dr Wurtz offers a fine son half Suffolk with eight pigs for sale at a low price. Callsoon 16-20-2w.
A. N. Taylor of Thompson Carroll County drives a two horse wagon load of melons daily or every other day and about forty other people do the same, indicating a busy market in Freeport.
Freeport Book Bindery offers custom paper boxes crafted to customer specifications. The JOURNAL OFFICE notes quick turnaround and pricing details upon inquiry.
The Freeport Book Bindery advertises binding Godey Harper Atlantic and Apa magazines in half morocco with splendid style for 2.00 per volume. It notes binding over the Journal office and Chesper binding if preferred.
Cronkrite, veteran grocer, continues to offer a wide stock of clean fresh groceries on Stephenson Street next to Stephenson County Bank. Delivery to all city areas is free of charge.
Freeport Journal declines to back specific nominees for County Treasurer and County Surveyor while noting neither candidate has been named. It urges Republicans to convene and select the fortunate individuals to receive its cordial support in the canvass.
A. Nase assistant revenue assessor announces monthly office visits at Freeport to conduct business for the United States Revenue Service. He will be at the office of Robert Little on September 6 7 and 8 1871 for related duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an item about Harper's Weekly and book binding offerings at a bound volumes event or office, mentioning JOURNAL offices and related services. The readable text is unclear on dates or specific actions.
Readable ad notes a new photography gallery by McHenry on First Floor No 10 Stephenson Street offering every style of picture. The notice encourages visitors to call for photo services and portraits.
Heat Market Rhodes & Brother continue to serve customers with steake roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They keep the best market in the city and express indebtedness to Ww A Stevens Esq now in Boston for late copies of the TQton papers.
The Grover and Baker Improved Rock Stitch sewing machine becomes a favorite among citizens, sold widely under agent T. M. Bradshaw at this place. It is praised as unsurpassed by rivals, and offered at prices about $15 lower than similar models from other makes.
Reference lists G. E. Prasking at 339 and 41 State Street Chicago with notation 16-16-40. The fragmentary OCR reads as a sale or directory entry mentioning legal or property identifiers. No clear event details or outcome are provided in this snippet.
The new beet sugar factory grows on the Rosential farm with the main building under roof and occupying more ground than the Howard House. About ten carloads of machinery are arriving weekly and being placed inside the structure.
A.C. Bardwell editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Herald forms a law partnership with Hon. James K. Massull of Dixon. Bardwell will be a capable lawyer and the Edsall and Bardwell firm is described as one of the ablest in the northwest.
A Union Sabbath School picnic is set by the Davis Sabbath School for Thursday September 7 near Mount Pleasant Mills, one mile and a half west of Davis. Invitations extend to Durand Rock Run Dakota Rock Grove Jefferson Church Kleckner s Church Bagerl s Church Fink s Church and Plyanna schools to join speakers Rev D B Byers A Campbell H Rolland and F A Reed for the day.
The advertisement promotes Wright Cavanagh & Co in Fry's Block as a source for valises for men and women, boots and slippers, fly nets and horse clothing at wholesale prices. It urges shoppers to save money by buying now and notes their fall stock of hip boots and calf shoes and a broad variety of goods.
Readers are invited to bring magazines for binding immediately. The binding service promises best style, quickest turnaround, and the lowest possible prices.
Local advertisement touts a full stock of cooking and parlor stores in latest approved styles offered at low prices. Shoppers urged to call and examine stock before purchase. Attorney advertising line notes BURCHARD.
The Freeport Zouaves announce a grand military ball at Hettinger's Ball on Thursday September 14 1871. They pledge to spare no pains to make the event a pleasant and enjoyable occasion.
John R. Hanley delivered a well received lecture in Freeport on Irish history from ancient times to the present, praised for ability beyond his years. Geo Elliot gave an ovation on True Politeness, with songs and readings supplementing the program. A week hence Oliver P. McCool will speak on Motives before leaving Freeport for college.
Freeport announces a new city directory by Holland and the Western Publishing Company of Chicago. The firm, established 1863, has issued 48 city and state directories and will conduct a complete census. The directory aims to list every resident with a bound, uniform English cloth volume featuring ads on the cover. The city population is estimated over ten thousand.
Local notice lists North-Western Railway times with freight and passenger services. It notes a 7:00 pm freight and accommodation schedule and a 2.50 1.20 fare line, mentioning Belvidere as a destination for eastbound passengers.
In Dakota Mr. Wm Bear two miles northwest begins his sorgum mill and now produces molasses. George Lambert has had bands dirging a cellar for a new house. Mr. Lett inger from Freeport rents Brown and Son's warehouse to buy grain. A teacher employed by Directors to educate next year deserts, leaving a mark of Cain. A town visitor and a local gentleman argue over a document from Treepat as bystanders note the lively exchange on character.
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