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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1877
Page
5
The notice lists advertising rates for lines of nonpateli square entries and business cards, with ten to twenty-five cent per line charges for first insertions and smaller per-line fees for subsequent insertions. Subscriptions are priced at two dollars annually in advance, with A Richards & Co. as proprietors.
The item lists a Ribbon Club meeting at Temperance eebia, elections for County Superintendent of Schools, remarks from Newark Call about creditors, Lt Governor Shuman acting for Illinois, and a February 22 1878 lodge event at Hettinger’s Hall. It reports Mt Carroll lecture by Rev Geo S Young on Life Phases, church activities, and city council discussions on gas street lighting. It notes temperance movement growth nationwide, crime linked to alcohol, and a Canada border interaction regarding Sitting Bull and U S authorities after Paw Mountain.
A man calling himself Edward Ballow, a patent-right peddler, has been staying at hotels in the area for weeks, aided by a woman he calls his wife. Residents advised to watch for him as he moves from place to place. Fredrick, formerly of Canada, has acquired the Waddams Grove cheese factory and will relocate there with his family. Willie Daw, son of W W Daw, lost part of his left hand in a sausage-meat cutting accident, requiring amputation of two fingers. A Free Methodist quarterly meeting will be held starting Friday Dec 14 at their usual church, with Rev J K Whiting expected to attend.
A glimpse of diverse items notes trade shifts with pork from the West for Eastern goods, a Pittsburgh oil discovery, and language history in the Lord’s Prayer. It mentions Montreal business strains, whaling mothers seeking blubber, a Boston newcomer biting a thumb, British frontier actions in India, American mechanics barred in England, and a fatal limekiln suffocation near Mageetown Montgomery county.
A string of local marriage notices lists November and December weddings across Ridott Lena Nora and surrounding towns. Ferguson and Eva Brace wed at Ridott. Dodds and Emma J Gemmill united in Shannon. Shoemaker and Lizzie Brubaker tied the knot near Freeport. Kissinger and Lydia Myers wed at Rock Run. Joseph Howe and Lizzie Kemper married in Lena. Champlin and Martha Orvis wed in Nora. Distelmier and Phoebe Paul married in Lena.
Obituary note for David L. Shearer aged 11 in Lena on November 28, 1877. The page also advertises shawls, hosiery, cloaks, and a new stock from Walton, highlighting New York newspaper enterprise after M. Thiers death and contrast with London papers.
The Beloit Free Press reports the 1877 78 Beloit College annual catalogue, listing 189 names including 16 seniors 1 junior 21 sophomores 22 freshmen and 120 preparatory students. After removing duplicates the actual attendance is 175. Alumni total 947 with many notable and influential graduates.
Walton offers a fine assortment of holiday goods including decorations, gifts, and seasonal novelties. The display emphasizes affordable prices and variety for shoppers preparing for festive celebrations.
Stephen Son and surrounding counties see a fresh holiday stock with varieties from Majolica to Lava Wares plus Tin and Willow Toys. Wax Dolls and pocket knives appeal to children with items priced at one cent and up, many pieces at ten to one dollar. Roger's Hollow and Flat Silver Plated Ware featured among a large stock inviting shoppers to browse.
In a few days Ws Walton opens a new clothing store at 106 Stephenson Street beside his Dry Goods Store, offering a large stock of New Cloflume. The notice also references Red Dry Goods at 104 and Clothing and Merchant Tailoring at 106.
A notice highlights Walton's selling event featuring a wide stock of Fancy Goods described as the finest ever shown in the city. The item markets a broad selection and invites shoppers to visit Walton's for the display.
An advertisement touts Dr Ernas New Discovery as a free trial medicine curing throat chest and lung ailments including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and tickling in the throat It claims high cure rates where others fail and lists Emmert Burrell as seller with trial bottles offered. Also promos European dining room linens tableware and a job lot of goods with Wat Walton noted.
A A Krabe, superintendent of schools, states he will be in his Winslow courthouse office on the first Saturday of each month posting mail address changes until further notice. Walton’s ad fragment references bargains.
A local store announces the Great English Remedy as a superior throat and lung medicine for consumption asthma sore throat catarrh and related ailments. It is newly available in the United States and sold with a guarantee: return unused after half a bottle if unsatisfied and receive a refund. Emvert Burrect druggists at 34w4 advertise the product.
A testimonial letter highlights Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as best for chronic coughs and long standing lung and throat diseases. It notes the combined use with Improved Cough Honey to aid long standing coughs and shares approval from J W McNutt and others. Emmert & Burrell are listed as wholesale agents for Freeport, Illinois.
An editorial style note extols Boschee’s German Syrup as prevention against colds and serious chest illnesses in changeable weather. It claims three or four doses prevent sickness and doctor bills, and cites treatment for consumption pneumonia and croup. Sample bottles cost 10 cents, regular 74 cents, sold by Swarts Stocking.
BARRELL Bros lists Illinois Winter Apples at 2.75 to 3.25 per barrel and Michigan varieties at 3.75 per barrel. An ad promotes a Great English Remedy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after using one quarter of the bottle.
Mr Allen advises early orders for Christmas photos to avoid holiday rush while Krinbill Rotzler Co promotes best bargains in the city. The First National Bank of Freeport holds its annual stockholders meeting January 8 1878 to elect directors and conduct business. A local druggist reports strong sales of the English remedy for coughs colds and sore throat as Krinbill Rotzler Co offers cheaper goods and bargains.
Freeport Illinois December 4 1877 notice to stockholders of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society states the annual meeting scheduled for Saturday the 1st was postponed due to slim attendance and now set for Saturday December 15 1877 with a request that all stockholders attend for business of importance.
Describes a six room house with side hall pantry closets cellar and half acre lot. Inquiries directed to Barton and Barxun.
Rock River University in Dixon Illinois begins its winter term on December 3 1877 with an experienced faculty offering preparatory normal classical scientific musical and commercial education. Rev D M Graham D D former Hillsdale College president is elected president and will assume duties. Prof W D Hurd to lead Normal and Training, Latin Greek and French. Prof W B Russell to head Conservatory of Music. Prof H R Buell to lead Commercial Department and teleg raphy. Tuition, board, and rooms advertised. further information via President or Prof W D Turd.
New Valencia raisins priced at 1234 cents per pound and New Zante currants at 10 cents per pound offered by Burrell Brothers in a retail trade notice.
Local ad fragment promises low prices on groceries. Mentions Cheap John as agent and a store opposite a referenced location. Pledges best goods and city supply, urging readers to visit for bargains.
Readable lines report oyster sales with prices listed such as a5 per can and 40 cents for selects. The fragment notes a seller at Jim Dirrennauens location and uses sensational headlines about oysters, possibly an advertising item in the period.
For Sale or Trade, My house and 144 acres at corner Elk and West streets, Will sell on PSY terms, or trade in part for Western lands. Our entire stock of wall paper and window shades is being sold out at cost to make room for full stock. D Apaason 89 Stephenson St.
Over 11,000 square feet of floor stock showcases parlor and chamber sets at 60 day sale, plus Rudimentary homeopathic medicines pellets tinctures and triturations at wholesale. Orders to Gearn wholesale druggist Rockford Illinois and Swarts Stocking drug store provide full usage directions. Cultivated cranberries ten cents a quart at Burrell Bros.
Guarantee offer claims rapid cure for dyspepsia liver trouble and stomach complaints with sample and full bottles 10 cents and 75 cents. Warns of risks from neglecting cough cold or croup and links to consumption. Lists Suttor's Porous Plaster and Hackmetack perfume sold by Emmert and Burrell.
The advertisement touts W W Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the place for pure teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs with delivery to your door. It claims consistently low prices and reliable goods.
The Radiant Home Stoves received the highest merit award from Centennial Commissioners in Philadelphia in 1876. Large shipments abroad indicate growing demand as the stove is described as the most powerful and economical radiator on the market. Sold by Bartlett at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
S D Diffenbaugh offers winter apples at 1.00 per bushel and 2.76 to 3.50 per barrel. Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee 1 lb papers 80 cents, Finest Roasted Rio 80 cents, Prime Roasted Rio 28 cents per pound, Good Roasted Rio 250 per pound, Roasted O G Java 40 cents per pound. Burrell Bros now at Krinbill Rotgler Co for holiday goods, promising savings.
Messages urge applicants to submit orders at the County Clerk office with name range township section and day requested. Also ads promote Adamson's store offerings including White Lead Linseed Oil and parlor and chamber bets at 29 Stephenson St upstairs and machine goods at 89 Stephenson St.
A $400 scholarship offered at Rock River University in Dixon applies to all branches and departments. For details contact the office for particulars.
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