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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1876
Page
4
Local notices report changes in railroad time cards and business locations, a sermon to young men, lodge and agricultural society meetings, a barbershop burglary, and appeals for delinquent payments. Also listed are travel, personal visits, charity events, and upcoming elections and installations in Freeport and Stephenson County organizations.
The Young Men's Library Association hosts evening reading sessions from 7 to 9 o clock for subscribers and the public. About 709 volumes are available, with a $1.50 six month subscription. The piece reflects seasonal December weather, holidays, and Santa Claus as part of the communal mood.
The land of the setting sun brings news of Ma and Mrs. W. A. Richards of Oakland California becoming parents to a baby girl born December 2 1876 weighing 10 pounds. Will the paternal ancestor convalesces as both mother and daughter prosper. a subscription request ends the item on a hopeful note. A change of time also announced for the I OG RR and Chicago and Northwestern lines with new departures and arrivals. Calender shows numerous court cases with dismissals judgments and divorces in Freeport.
A fragmentary verse piece by USEPEN PLUNKET satirizes street birds and a noble street loon, describing their antics and moral undertones with playful dialect. The text notes a poemlike portrait of a jaybird and other fowl as social commentary. It ends with a brief want ad for two girls at Freeport Laundry and a note about Field & Brainerd selling out stock at cost.
A large lot of desirable goods for the holidays offered at the lowest prices since 1860. Items include handkerchiefs scarfs collars ties and a wide range of dress goods and prints. Also promotions on furs hats gloves and buffalo robes from Wilcoxons and discounted candies from J D Dirfenbaugh and Son.
Calls to invest at Firmip & Brainerd. Journal Office bindery offers binding services. Ford's Jewelry advertises solid gold rings with stones. J.D. Divfenbaugh & Son market children's sleds wagons and buggies. Pension piano sale from Fifield & Brainerd at cost. Monday goods at bottom prices from Krinbil, Rotzler & O.
In St Louis Mo on November 27 Arthur Hf Hane aged 21 years 11 months died of inflammation of the bowels He was brother of Mrs FE Mayer Mr Mayer was telegraphed but reached after the death Remains were brought here and funeral services held from Mr Mayers residence on the following Sabbath Arthur was well known to many friends in this city and his untimely death is deeply regretted.
Office hours listed for December YW and staff members including Banks Ed Palmer Barber Phillips and others. Open daily 10 AM to 7 PM, Sundays 8 AM to a.m. and holidays 8 to 9:30 AM, noon half hour, and 4 to 5 PM. Advertised letters must state the notice and date advertised.
Reported by Smith & Porter, Freeport, a brief market note lists grain and commodity prices dated Tuesday December 12, 1876. Entries show figures like 14% inch clear and 16 00 18 00 for board goods.
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