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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1867

Page

5

Christmas Festival and Concert at Cedarville Town Hall

A Cedarville festival program on Friday December 20 benefits the M E Sunday School. The concert featured Esther and Zaresh roles, Mrs Beaumont and Mrs Squires praised, with Dr Haman and Mr. Pag Hammon, and the Union Cornet Band performing. Proceeds support the new Presbyterian Church organ fund. Preparations indicate possible performances in Racine and Rockford.

Cedarville Town Hall Thos. B. Jones Walla New Presbyterian Church Esther T. Ofisbee Zaresh Hamag JA Beaumont Eddal Ceria Char Chas. Squires Anne Hi Pag Haman Aldo Mie Binck Corrier A.J Formance Racine Rockford

Harper's Magazine Ad Encourages Renewal in Annual Issue

The excerpt promotes Harper's Magazine with a yearly renewal appeal. It notes broad readership and widespread circulation, stating about 170,000 copies monthly. The appeal targets current subscribers reminding them of the upcoming expiration and the magazine's established merits.

Harper's Magazine Coe Ete Reney Ibe Jurae Tt Ae Boine

Prair ie Farmer wins prize typ ework in Chicago

A lengthy note praises the thirteenth annual report of the Chicago Board of Education printed by Prairie Farmer company. The item highlights typography and printing quality, notes the project’s distribution among leading offices, and suggests Prairie Farmer’s growing monopoly may be undue. The piece also mentions the December Circuit Court term in Chicago with 69 people’s cases and 161 law cases on the docket, awaiting fuller reports.

Chicago Board of ‘Education Prairie Farmer Jal Chicago Prairie Farmer Company Adams

Atlantic Monthly subscription appeal for coming year

The notice promotes Atlantic Monthly as ranking highly in literary excellence and a welcome family read. It urges readers to send in their subscriptions now to receive a reliable supply of good reading for the year.

the Atlantic

Repeal of Cattle Running at Large Ordinance OK’d

City Council at its regular Saturday meeting repealed the ordinance prohibiting cattle running at large in Freeport after nightfall, following earlier enforcement concerns.

City of Free- Hort

New Furniture Store Opens Nearby Galena Street

A new furniture store opens beside Galena Street offering broad stock and steady prices. Expected to attract shoppers with reliable selections and value.

Galena Street

New Stock of Dry Goods at J Robson and Brothers

The Beautiful New stock of dry goods at J Robson and Bro s new store on the North side of Stephenson Street in Hettinger s Block is well worthy of examination. Their goods have been selected with unusual care and are being sold at small profits. They are clever gentlemen to deal with and will not fail to give satisfaction to customers. We advise those in want of dry goods to call before investing elsewhere.

Public thanks to Ton E B Washburne for documents

Under obligations we extend thanks to Ton E B Washburne for valuable public documents. The acknowledgment notes gratitude for the documents and requests acceptance of our thanks.

Ton. E. B. Washburne

Steam Fire Engine Welcomed to New Quarters

The Steam Fire Engine is safely housed in new quarters with a constant fire burning and readiness for action. On Friday it was taken out and the cistern beside the engine house refilled for immediate use.

Putnam Redivivus Magazine Revival and Store Display

The January issue of Putnam's Monty Magazine revives the famed 10 to 18 year old style with 160 pages of original reading. It features James Briges, William Curtis, and political reviews of thirteen years, plus fiction and literature, priced at $4.00 per year. Local ads promote a Western bookstore with large stock of tableware and china.

Putnam's Monty Putnain’s Curtis Chicago Bape Lcci Wm. Alleri Butler Dobbs Cori Pesel Lele Atic Ale oPitniam Sdn

Exhibition of fine bronze statues and china in town window

A display opposite Howard House shows a large stock of bronzes, parian marble figures, china ware, toilet sets and pictures. Mr Clayton offers to guide visitors through the variety, suggesting gifts for holidays. An auction of clothing is also in progress at a store opposite the office.

Howard Hiie Clayton

Winter Arrives With Gale Winds and Snow

Last week featured strong wind and snow with a gale on Friday and Saturday. The text notes winter is here and sleighing remains impractical due to the weather conditions.

New Dining Rooms To Open In Corner Store Block

A dining room will open in a corner store block opposite the Journal office within a few days under Mr. J. H. Prescott. The new feature will be a barless establishment, removing a common obstacle to public dining. A specialty will be confectionery and seasonal fruits. Further details follow next week.

Journal Office J. H

Wallet found in lumber yard may proof robbery

A pocket book with old notes and papers of no value was found under lumber in a yard. The owner is implied but not identified. Police infer the wallet was dropped after a theft and discarded to remove evidence.

For Sale Elegant Black Walnut Bedroom Set

An elegant set of black walnut bedroom furniture offered at a bargain. The item is almost new and available soon by applying at Address,1. 04, care of Journal office.

Journal Office

The Wonderful Cabinet Available at G M Clayton’s

Announcement notes the Wonderful Cabinet at G M Clayton’s and urges Masonic members to remember annual officer elections at the next regular meetings. It also mentions Celebrated Soap Stone Stores for sale praised nationwide and suitable for wood or coal, emphasizing economy and durability.

Monmort & Stibgen Comefort

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