Local items from Sangamon and Adams counties reveal fires and thefts
Readable notices describe a large coal bed found near the state capital, hog-killing profits, a new African Baptist church dedication, and a Thanksgiving train excursion. Burglary hits P and M Brennan and R Cobbs shops. a residence fire on Carpenter street, a man killed by a railroad, and county jail escape. Adams and other counties report fires, drownings, thefts, railroad updates, and local improvements across multiple towns.
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Sangamon County
Springfield Journal
J. L. Lamb & Co
Richard ‘de Baptist
Chicago
New State House
P. & M.brennan
R. Cobbs
Springfield
Businesa
Offic
Shelly
Clark
Ole Bull Aid
Opera House
Ren
Soldiers” Cemetery
Old Camp Butler
Tully
Larkin G. Meade
Adams County
Quincy
S. P. Bartlatt
Twelfth
d-Broadway
Js.f. Mayback
Hampshire Street
Winnebago County
Rockford
R. GC. Rowlands Drug Store
Ilory
Sugar River
Ward
Guy Gooding
Boetine
Durand
York Township
Frank Marcoe
Thomson
Tiscorha
Lanark
A. Borge
H. B. Nicodemus
Broad Street
Jacob R. Eby
Wayne County
Ohio
Nicodemus
Thomson Courier
E. F. Rite v
Walnut Street
Hst
Smith
H. H. Bean
Lornd Stems Offers Wide Millinery Selection
Lornd Stems at No 69 Stephenson street opposite the Howard House advertises one of the citys largest millinery and fancy goods assortments including dress and cloak trimmings buttons laces slippers sofa cushions corsets bonnets and hats of latest fashionable styles all offered at the cheapest prices in the city west of Chicago in a first class establishment.
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W. A. Kent
Stephenson Street
Howard House
Chicago
Clergy Notice Offers Free Journal for County Clergy
A newspaper appeals to clergy across the city and county to submit announcements of meetings and reports, with free insertion for marriage and death notices. It promises to supply every officiating clergyman in the county with the journal at no charge and asks to be notified if any are omitted.
Rockford Gazette Copy Credits Clergy Article
The Rockford Gazette reproduces a clergy article word for word and faces accusations of copying without credit. The piece laments lack of manners and acknowledges forthcoming lists of Freeport Commandery officers and other Masonry bodies to be elected next week.
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Rockford
Freeport Commandery
Anasonic
Masonia
For sale by Wm. Lichten borger 84st
Slaughter sale item list references Bongo and News notes and a Mishavocka pattern. Describes double steel axes that do not bend or break. Wm. Lichtenberger offers the axes for sale at 84st location.
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Wm. Lichtenborger
Plantation Bitters Gain Fame as Restorative Medicine
An old notice recounts how a writer and a physician visiting St Crox discovered the health benefits of rum and devised Plantation Bitters. It claims the tonic uses vegetable ingredients, sparked a revolution in treating debility, and compares it to MAGNOSTA WATIA Cologne, sold at half price as a superior option.
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St. Crox
Cologne
Charitable German Society Plans Benefit for Orphans
The Turnverein society of the city organized a relief effort for the children of the late Mr Pilater. They will stage a theatrical performance at Fry's Hall on Tuesday evening, with all proceeds used to buy clothing and supplies for the destitute children. Tickets are available at local book stores.
New Store and Stage Shows In Dakota And Freeport
A new furniture store opens in Dakota by Peter Yoder, a longtime local, with upper floor Masonic Hall space to be used below. He departs for Chicago to stock the shop. In Freeport Fry's Hall hosts White Fawn Combination Troupe and the Seven Sisters of Satan drama over two nights, with strong advance sales and praised reviews from Utica and others.
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Belvidere
John Bullivan
Styles
Jenner
Dakota
Peter
Yoder
Jay
Masonic Hall
Tendaj
Chicago
Fry’s Hall
Freeport
Jafar
Ontsida
Corinthian Hall
Rere Phe
Utica
Stockholders Face New Five Percent Levy After Express Merger
Considerable excitement grips remaining stockholders of the ex Merchants Union Express Company as they are notified of a five percent stock tax after consolidation with the American Express Company. Some protest, some refuse, and others discuss calling a meeting to decide future action amid lower New York stock quotes. The Rt. Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse will visit Zion Parish on Thursday the 17th for confirmation and Episcopal duties with services at 7 p.m.
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Gome
Hnally
Henry J. Whitehouse
D. D
IlHnola
Zion Parish
Stern's boot shop draws crowds with top value prices
Daily thronged store near Hills old stand and 2nd National Bank offers heavy hip boots at 3.75 value 6.00 along with fing calf skin boots and carpet slippers at low figures. Weld buys interest in Grassly's Art Gallery and pledges better service at low prices. Grand Social Ball set for December 10 at Hettinger's Hall with Gibler's Band. tickets one dollar.
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Stern
Monster Boot & Shop
Hills Old Stand
2Nd National Bank
Weld
Grassly
Exchange and
Stephen- 60N
Hettinger’s Hall
Star Club
Gibler
Living Age Promote New Subscriptions and Holiday Gift
The Living Age announces new subscribers for the coming year and describes its wide literary scope, promising extensive reviews, biographies, science, and political information. It highlights a yearly issue volume, extra copies for gifts, and seasonal incentives, noting the magazine’s renom with leading writers and international reach.
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Germany
Brown
P. Ward Beecher
Agénox Tatidt Gs. Uybrary
Iowa
Boston
Boots and Shoes Pricing Tactics Cited in Local Ad
The notice criticizes U W T and Spite Boots and Shoes for high prices. It urges customers to compare with other town shops and to buy only if the quality and price justify it. If not convinced they offer a better deal, customers should shop elsewhere and avoid purchasing at that store.
TheiBible Looking-Glass volume offered by Leyl Lucas
Cedarville resident Leyl Lucas promotes a four hundred page volume TheiBible Looking-Glass with 18 engravings priced at one dollar delivered Subscriptions are sought with delivery planned next week at Fry's Hall The White Fawn Combinall agent arranges stage extension for next weeks grand select performance at Fry's Hall
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Leyl Lucas
Cedarville
Lucas
Fry’s Hall
Sad Child Dies After Accidental Fire In City
A one and a half year old girl died from burns and inhalation injuries after a stove fire when left alone with another child in a neighbor’s room. The incident occurred last week on Sprit Street. authorities and community extend sympathy to the family.
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Henry Neiman
Sprit
Postmasters Urged to Promote Fazerom Journal Circulation
An appeal to postmasters in this and adjoining counties offers special inducements for acting as agents for the Fazerom Journal. Those interested should notify at once to receive pandbill cards and subscription lists. The paper seeks to double its circulation within the coming year.
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Postmaatera
Fazerom
Ing
Act Ag
Ust
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