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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1869
Page
8
Best and Morgan advertise Royal Standard Double Warp Black Alpacas praised as superior color and better finished than competing goods in the market, offered at lower prices.
Rowell and Sanford advertise greatly reduced prices on doors, sash, and blinds. Local shoppers are urged to compare values as the supplier promotes substantial savings on home improvement items.
Persons seeking job printing are reminded the county has the only steam printing office. It operates more presses with a larger stock of material than any other three offices combined, making it cheaper better and faster than competitors.
The largest and best stock of lumber cut in Michigan is advertised at the Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard located behind the Howard House.
For Rent two or three elegant rooms over Stine's store on the corner. Apply to Stine & Brother.
The text invites applying at the Agency of Messrs Porter & Wright who act for solid U S companies including North American of New York. It urges readers to have them prepare a policy with the company.
The paper urges readers to read Gen J W Shaffer late Chief Quartermaster on the Butler staff, who counters rumors about Gen Butler. It notes Shaffer’s letter is forthcoming and affirms Butler’s suitability and public support, with Shaffer due home soon.
Catalog phrasing touts Diffenbaugh's goods for children and adults with prices described as sure to suit both small and large buyers.
One Thing is Certain Sandy buys boots and shoes from top manufacturers and offers only first class goods in the latest styles. He defies competition by selling first class footwear as low as the lowest prices, inviting customers to call on him.
Local physician Dr H N Caner of Freeport Illinois reports a new remedy Cephalacea for migraine pain. He claims it offers lasting relief though not a cure and sells it through druggists with mail delivery on receipt of one dollar. Readers may request a circular and testimonials from Hl N Caner M D Freeport Il.
The Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard offers a complete stock of pine lumber including timber joists scantling dry finishings flooring siding stock boards and battins. Available quantities feature 4 6 1 14 hand 2 inches and more. Back of the Howard House Row and Sanford location is noted.
Constantly arriving at the above number the latest fashions and styles of bonnets hats and millinery goods equal in quality to any in Chicago or New York Go To The Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard for Michigan Fencing.
Boot and shoe dealers Wright Cavanagh Co promise a ready stock for the season in the Wilcoxon's Marble Block. They offer latest styles and unbeatable prices with guaranteed satisfaction and urge customers to call before buying.
Cutters and sleighs in various styles and prices by O KX workmen. One and two seated Kimball and Saco sleighs. Horse-shoeing and repair work done in good style. Cull and seong shop on Van Buren Street. Joan W. Barnes and Son.
The Misses Musser prepare to dress and make switches frizetti and hair work in general. Combings done up with neatness and dispatch at their residence corner of Clay and Van Buren street Freeport Ill.
Colonel J W Shaffer of Freeport Illinois Chief Quartermaster at New Orleans writes to the New York Tribune to defend General Butler. He asserts Butler seized only Twiggs treasures and enforced proper inventories and reports and that swords were sent to Washington and West Point as instructed. He also notes Butler refused to intercede for traitors and that accusations against him are unfounded.
The American Base Burner won the first premium over several rivals including Oriental Morning Glory Radiator and Empire Gas Burners at the Ohio and Indiana State Fairs this fall. It allegedly provides more heat from the same fuel than any base burner on the market.
J. D. Diffenbaugh has hosted Santa Claus for thirteen years and will again present him this season at Headquarters. Visit for a wide selection of candies nuts fruits oysters and toys. Prices claim to be cheaper than any other shop in the city with seventeen ounces to the pound.
Boots and shoes of the best quality offered at the lowest prices at McNamara's store located on Stephenson Street.
The photographer boasts great experience in photography and unbeatable tone and finish. He produces all sizes and styles and claims prices as low as the lowest, located on Stevenson Street at the corner of Ixchance, upstairs.
The first class establishment of Mrs. A J Perris offers the season's most stylish bonnets hats and plumes. Ladies need not send to Chicago as Mrs Perris keeps up to date with fashionable goods local to the market.
Local merchants report growing sales of boots shoes and rubber goods for wet weather next to Krohn’s tobacco shop. They maintain steady trade and are expanding inventory to meet demand.
The article reports on peat or turf found in Stephenson County and southern Wisconsin, noting its potential as a fuel substitute. It describes peat formation, the need for machinery to process it, and hopes that pioneers will test its value to unlock wealth for Illinois settlers and challenge monopolies.
Still continue to furnish their custom ers with the best meats game and fish to be had in the country. If you want the best of lake fish or a good roast of beef or a mutton chop call on Rhodes & Brother opposite the Soldiers Monument.
A well known corner stand near Stephenson County Bank advertises winter clothing at the cheapest rates. The vendor claims to tailor prices to hard times while offering customers good fits.
Mrs C C Wilson Co advertise as agents for the Boston Steam Dye House offering prompt dying and cleaning services to customers west of New York City.
A. Pelton & Co. advertises piano and organ sales with significant discounts and timely delivery options for buyers seeking affordable instruments.
A letter from G W Morgan, Cincinnati, favors Burdett Reed Organs as the finest and most effective. James Vincent, Christ Church organist, calls Burdett superior to any Reed Organ yet made. Sale advertised by A Pelton & Co Freeport.
The Swartz & Stocking drug store at 137 Stephenson street opposite the Court House offers paints oil and glass combs brushes and a wide range of fancy toilet goods available at all times.
The speaker announces occupying an pleasant office above Telton's Jewelry Store and states he is ready to answer all professional calls from residence on Stephenson Street above Green Street.
Mr. Charles N. Packard keeps American and Swiss watches from top manufacturers in Wilcoxon's Marble Block. He offers a large stock of silver and silver plated ware suitable for holidays with beauty and finish unequalled in the West and very low prices.
Mrs C G Wilson & Co. offers sixty days at cost on a large millinery stock and fancy foods with lace collars handkerchiefs earrings fans jewelry and more. Shoppers urged to call and buy now as prices stay reduced to move the inventory.
Lawver and Burchard offer a wide range of heating stoves for wood or coal at very low prices. Shoppers can compare models and choose affordable options for efficient warmth.
The secretary advocates trimming the navy from 200 to 180 vessels, favoring smaller ships over large tonnage units and opposing Isherwood machinery due to weight and space. He supports ironclads, subsidizing lines, improving seamen pay and pensions, and expanding naval yards with canal projects and port protections.
A Times excerpt explains smuggling from Havanna cargoes of forty thousand cigars to coastal bays and Barataria Bayous. Goods reach New Orleans via rivers and Lake Pontchartrain then into city markets by night, aided by heavy duties and a hidden network of local waterways.
The New York Globe states Mr Thurlow Weed, once a long time journalist, has relinquished his profession and will publish a mass of historical materials. The governor signs death warrants for Adam Titus and Dr Paul Schoeppe in Cumberland County for murders, with execution set for December 22. A Watertown man travels by wheelbarrow with his sick wife to Gettysburg, then to Newark, seeking relief and returning with his two children.
Krohn, a tobacco and cigar man, welcomes customers with pipes tobacco pouches and the best brands of cigars, smoking tobacco, fine cut or plug chewing tobacco, and everything for lovers of the weed. Drop in and take a smoko.
For chilblain and frosted feet a certain wart remedy cure is claimed to work in every instance. For sale by all druggists.
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