Christmas two weeks from Friday brings mild tidings
Scarlet fever abates while merchants face rain and business slowdowns. Notices mention Hale's Cough Cordial as a remedy, several weddings, and a push for sales at the Com an Al Institute. Parkersburg plans and local improvements mix with community notices, accidents, and a police of public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Bridget
Freeport
Chris
C. Shuler
Parkersburg
Iowa
Palmer & Co. Black Crook at Opera House draws mixed verdicts
Last Wednesday evening Palmer & Co. presented Black Crook before a large crowd. Audiences largely expressed dissatisfaction with the rendering though scenery and costumes were stronger than a prior local troupe. The Freeman notes Worden and Mack dancing stood out while the Amazonian March and a Japs parody drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Bulletin
Christmas Presents Are Ready for Early Shoppers
Holiday goods are being sorted by our staff with packages already laid aside for Christmas. Do not delay as the best items may go fast. A friend notes charities will be taxed this winter to aid the poor, yet many will reserve funds for loved ones at home.
Stover Wind Engine Praised For Reliability and Farm Use
Hale's Cough Cordial is cited as a jewel while the Stover Wind Engine by N. Woodmanse of Freeport is highlighted as a superior windmill. Open wheel designs are criticized for frequent maintenance, whereas the rosette wheel wind engine is praised for reliability, low upkeep, and prompt operation on farms and railroads. The article asserts a strong reputation and ongoing large-scale manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
John R. Harding
Chicago
Ilinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisebhate
H. Woodmanse
Freeport
N. Woodmanse
Freeport Citizens urged to support Commercial Institute
A local appeal urges Freeport residents to back the Commercial Institute, describing it as a reputable branch of the Rockford Institute. The writer praises the in charge instructor as a West graduate with business teaching experience and moral character, urging the community to help turn the venture into a city honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Institute
Rockford Institute
Death Notice: Mrs. Wm. Wimer Passes After Brief Illness
In this city on December 5, Mrs. Wm. Wimer died after a brief painful illness. She is aged a few years.
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Wimer
Wm. Wimer
Unclaimed Letters at Freeport Post Office 1874 List
Freeport Illinois post office announces unclaimed letters dated December 7 1874. Names include Dan Zantzer T F Rudge Barnaby Sears George Sleight J W Sites John Spensiey Miss Tillie Weeka Toseah Ansbarger Miss Kate Babit George Braman Miss Kittle Barnes John H Bennett Miss Lizzie Bebling Mrs Mary Ampeli Harry Fisher C F Foley John German Fredrick Gulden Miss Hover William Kroll and others. Office hours listed with holiday openings and instructions to state advertised letter when inquiring. Postmaster Smith Atkins oversees the list.
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Zantzer
Dan
Teach Thomas Myers
Maria Mangan
F Rudge
Barnaby Sears
George Sleight
John Spensiey
Mr Sharps
Norman Thompson
GM Taylor
Miss Tillie
Ansbarger
Kate Babit
George Braman
Kittle Barnes
John H Bennett
Lizzie Bebling
Mary
Ampeli Harry Fisher
F Foley
John German Fredrick Gulden
Hover
William . Kroll Walter
Smith D. Atkins
Plan to simplify postage for newspapers adopted
Washington reports a plan authorized December 1 to simplify newspaper postage after January 1, 1875. The system uses a current account with publishers and stamps posted as a receipt after weighing the mailed matter, with a credit and numbered receipt given to the publisher or agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barber
Grand Gift Concert for Norfolk Masonic Relief
Better than life insurance promises fortune from a temple fund in Norfolk. A Grand Gift Concert conducts a drawing on December 29 with six thousand prizes and a prize in every ten tickets. Send for tickets to Henry V. Moore, Secy., Norfolk Va., or an authorized agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Relief Association of
Norfolk
Henry V. Moore
Sec’y
Association
Public Library Gift Concert Postponed to February 27 1875
A manager announces a postponement of the fifth gift concert to February 27 1875 to allow unsold tickets to be disposed of and ensure a full drawing. The Public Library of Kentucky and ticket-holders remain jointly interested in the funds. refunds will be provided if the drawing fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library of
Kentucky
Public Library
Public Library of Kentucky
Taos
BE. Beacherrs
Fashionable fur sets and prices in Freeport shops
A local fashion note outlines the season’s fur trends including Mink Sealskin Lynx and Arctic Lynx sets with prices from 12 to 75 dollars. It promotes Chamberlin Bodeker in Fry's block as the authority on furs and warns buyers to choose well cured skins to avoid moth damage and disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coampeaiin & Bapexer
Fry’s Block
Freeport
Chamberlin & Bodeker
Fry’s
Chamberlin & Boekeker’s
Summary advice on short course at Commercial Institute
A fragment notes that good knowledge of bookkeeping can be obtained at the Commercial Institute at very low rates for a ten day course.
Pleasant call to Commercial Institute for ten months of valued knowledge
A letter promotes the Commercial Institute as a pleasant place to send children for ten months of valuable knowledge. It describes Hale's Cough Cordial with a customer recounting relief from a severe cough after trying one half dozen bottles, noting prognosis for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Institute
BE. M. Jacks
J. W. Farwall & Co
Chicago
O. Williams
Hale
Great Bargain in Repellants 87 1-2c at Stevens
A sale listing highlights repellants priced at 1-2 cents each, marked as a Great Bargain, with the item noted as available at Stevens. The listing emphasizes low cost and bulk value for shoppers.
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Stevens
The Road To Health Pleasing Purgative Pellets Ad
The ad promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets to cleanse the stomach bowels and blood to prevent diseases. It claims benefits for liver overindulgence sedentary habits and lists conditions like boils gout biliousness and constipation. It advises taking four to six pellets weekly or one to two nightly and notes availability from all medicine dealers.
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Pierce
Clayton Wallpaper Trimming Machine Ad
Clayton offers a trimming service for wallpaper from morning till night with free trimming. It invites customers to bring paper to be trimmed and notes no cost for the service.
Hazleton Brothers Develop Upright Piano Frame Blend
Hazleton Brothers refine Upright Piano construction to avoid pure iron frames. They combine precise iron proportions with wood to achieve greater strength and richer tone than iron alone. The upright design suits small rooms and offers decorative appeal, with Pelton and Pomeroy as Freeport agents.
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Messrs
Hazleton Brothers
Vis
Megers
Hazelton Brothers
Pelton and
Pomeroy
Freeport
Notice of Teachers Institutes in five towns 1874
I will hold teachers institutes at Orangeville Ridott Lena Cedarville and Yellow Creek on specified December 1874 and January 1875 dates. On January 2 1875 I will be at my office J Porter Nov 28 Co Supt Schools.
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Orangeville
Ridott
Lena
Cedarville
Yellow Creek
J. Porter
Bargain Grocery Claim From Freeport Store
Opened this day, a local advertisement extols Robey and Hutchison at Munn's marble front in Freeport. The message promises a tidy grocery house with full clerks and delivery of groceries and provisions at low prices, inviting readers to test their claim and urging use of the Robey & Hutchison service for best goods and value.
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Freeport
Munn
Robey & Hutchison
Black and Col ored Alpacas Bargain at Stevens
A shipment of Black and Col ored Alpacas arrived this week at Stevens. Priced at two shillings, the sale is described as the greatest bargain in town this season.
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Stevens
Clayton's Last Lot Wallpaper Sale Stuns City Crowd
Big rush at Clayton's to see and buy his last lot of wallpaper received Saturday. The prettiest patterns at the lowest prices in the city. His rush for wallpaper and window shades is immense with good new goods at very low prices. Store opposite Brewster House.
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Clayton’s
Brewster House
Stines Big Fall and Winter Clothing Sale gains favor
Stines broad fall and winter clothing sale highlights a large new stock of handsome overcoats and a cheap boys coat line starting at $2. The item also mentions a self-feeder base heater stove sold at 5.00 per ton, touted as cheaper than coal stoves, and notes a sale at 54 Stephenson Street by J. R. Purxina along with Hale's Cough Cordial for old maids.
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Stephenson St
J. R. Purxina
New Dress Goods Prices and Book Publication Note
The notice highlights new dress goods and lesson prices while previewing Progressive Petticoats and Dressed to Death an Autobiography of a Married Man by Robert B Roosevelt to be published by G W Carleton & Co. It also lauds the Sherman House Chicago as a popular hotel for business and pleasure travelers, praising its ability to retain guests as regular patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Roosevelt
G. W. Carleton & Co
Claytows Tops City in Wallpaper and Shade Rush
The greatest rush for wall paper and window shades in this city centers at Claytows where shoppers flock for variety and price. The store emphasizes timely stock and seasonal discounts drawing local customers each week.
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Claytows
Great Bar Gains in Domestics At Stevens
Local report notes notable gains in Domestics at Stevens and records an observed uptick in performance. Officials cite steady practice sessions and improved coordination among teams as factors behind the positive trend.
House for sale cheap or swap for smaller dwelling
Eight room house with all improvements offered for sale at a bargain. Location on Stephenson street. Anyone seeking a great bargain may call at this office for information.
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Stephenson Sty
Informat
Ladies Cloaks Offered At Eight And Ten Dollars
Will open this week all of Ladies Cloaks at eight and ten dollars. WM. Walton advertises the sale. A house is for rent or sale, inquiry directed to George Ruston.
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WM. Walton
George Ruston
McHenry Gallery Promotes Photographs and Ambrotypes
At the Union Gallery over Elson's Jerry store, McHenry offers photographs ambrotypes and tin types with greater inducements than any county gallery. They recommend his work in every stance and invite calls for a good portrait.
Clayton's offers wallpaper and window shades in city
G W Tandy's at 118 Stephen Street invites customers to visit and try T K shoes praised as the best in the market.
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G. W. Tandy’s
Stephen Street
T. K
Berkshire Hogs for Sale and Patent Medicine Warning
Berkshire boars available for sale at reduced terms. An advertisement warns that many seek a remedy to restore health and balance. cautions against fraudulent tonics sold as AYER SARSAPARILLA, noting impositions that mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaurg Fraxsénen
Ayer
Bargains and repairs at Stevens and Ford stores
Bargains advertised across departments at Stevens and Ford's Jewelry Store. Gold pens from M bie, Todd & Co praised as best in use and warrantied. Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines listed for rent or sale, with repair service and satisfaction guaranteed. Knowlton & Sons bank office noted in Freeport Illinois with Westernixa as agent.
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Todd & Co
Ford
Wheeler & Wilson Offic
Knowlton & Sons’ Bank
Freeport, Ill
S.C. Westernixa
Pap Trimmed by Clayton and G M Clayton ad
An old time advertisement notes Clayton and G M Clayton offer Pap trimming and sale of Cough Cordial from morning to night. It promises free pap trimming and promotes Buy your Pap of G M Clayton along with a tonic for sale.
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Clayton
G. M. Clayton
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LOF Journal
M. R. Thormpson Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Dollar Store
Apple River
Journal
E. Dawson
Roynty W. H. Dawson
Dollar
TeRe Lena Star
Itseeport
Jennie Coates
Haven
James
SAO
Board of Supervisors
Hgwest
Bulletin Aa
Genga
Tripe
Epi
Freeport Brick Company
Laird
John Spatz
Spatz
Rior
Charlés Laird
Daniel Burrell
Stellar
Arate
Hoare
Dawson
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
L. K. Scofield
S. J. Davis
S. F. Aspinwall
M. M. Mayer
Marshall
Fred
Baker
L. L. Munn
Wm. Young
J. P. Spitler
H. Diemer
A. Volkers
Finois
Freeport and Vicinity
Johnson—Fletcher
Britton Fletcher
Weeox
F. Brotherton
Charles J. Johnson
Ida J. Fletcher
Wysox
By .M. Wilson
Mark Bridges
Aries Kate Bucey
Stephenson
Babb
Y Geo. Wolf
J. P
Solomon Rabb
Free Art
Cecilia Motz
Damascus
Stephenson Co
Ill
Campbell Stoven
Hiram Skinner
Zane Campbell
Winslow
Huldah Stoven
William Bandar
Eaq
State of Illinois
E. WM. Walton
Claytons
M. Clayton
Stine
Stine & Brother's
Renara
Florence
Fyport
W.R. van Baocking
U. K
Ate Tandy’s
Stephenson Street
Swartz and Stocking
Posite Court House
Berkshire Hogs
Sale
Stave& Snyder
Stave & Snyder
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