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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1867
Page
4
A fragment notes a child taking notes and a friend F. E. Dakin remains seriously indisposed at home. Mention of Brobd blanka maintaining a large stock of school books in the west. A monetary figure appears as $4-12-13.
Beloit College releases an annual catalogue, a neatly printed thirty-page pamphlet. No Freeport students appear on the list this year. The winter term begins January 2, 1868.
Inspect Dry Goods Gotor next to the Second National Bank for staple and fancy dry goods. See if his assortment rivals the best in town and compare prices, which are claimed to be as low or lower than any. Visit to verify deals and stock.
The new dry goods stock at J Robson and Brothers on Stephenson Street in Hettinger’s Block is well worthy of examination. Their goods have been selected with care and are sold at small profits. They are gentlemen to deal with and will satisfy customers. Call before purchasing elsewhere.
A special meeting was held at the Secretary's office on Saturday to arrange for the society’s annual gathering at the Court House next Saturday. No notable public interest occurred. Subscribers for magazine clubs via Broad’s should mail promptly.
Documents thank Hon. E. B. Washburne for copies of the Congressional Globe. Gov. Robert B. Mitchell sends his first annual message before the Legislative Assembly of the territory of New Mexico. A very interesting document. Initial stationery of any letter can be had at Broad's book store.
These books are ready for delivery bound in volumes of one hundred or fifty per set. Orders will be promptly attended to and sent by express to customers unable to visit the office. Indicate when ordering if you want town section and range or a lot and block.
Youngman and Brubaker promote the Logan cigars as the best for money in town with other brands equal to them. They offer elegant smoking sets, tobacco boxes, meer abaum pipes, cigar holders, tobacco pouches and more for holiday presents. Call in and choose.
He resumes his old business supplying eatables and invites friends to his neatly kept rooms in Tarbox building on Chicago street opposite the JourNAL office. The store promises easy access and reliable service for both old and new customers.
A fire at Pecatonica early Friday morning completely destroyed the steam saw mill owned by Mr. Wm. T. Lorke, formerly Mr. Robert Milne. Indications point to arson. The mill carried an insurance estimate around $5,000 to cover the loss.
On Thursday Chester Bissell of Pecatonica visited Rockford and returned home with about $200 in his pocket book. He slept with the book under his pillow but woke to find both missing and four chloroform soaked handkerchiefs in the room. He suspects a thief entered via the window and used chloroform to guard the loot, which was later found discarded in the yard. The thief’s identity remains unknown.
Saturday evening a fire broke out in the room above Mrs Tillotson’s millinery shop in the Commercial Block. Firemen battled smoke and a stubborn blaze with a window breach by Mr. Hunkemeyer. Losses include stock valued with insured amounts of 2500 and 1000. origin undetermined. The sheriff’s stock downstairs sustained water damage. insurance lapsed on the lower stock ten days prior.
The message notes that the annual prospectus will appear on the first page of the holiday supplement and requests readers to study it carefully. It appeals to friends to give the document their careful attention as part of the publication.
The performers who recently entertained citizens with the Cantata of Hsther at Fry's Hall in aid of the Presbyterian church organ fund plan a Rockford appearance soon. A Racine visit was possible, but no suitable hall exists there.
Convalescent notice states Mr. C. J. Fry, previously confined by rheumatism, is improving and able to be out after several weeks at home.
Do not purchase clothing until you inspect the immense stock offered at low figures by E and J Roche. They plan to move to Hettinger’s block within a few days and are disposing of old stock at less than cost. Visit their store to see for yourself.
Local notice notes Mr Taylor recently placed a neat transparency over the entrance to his new Bil dhard Hall opposite the office to show his location. Fehly at his Chicago Street shop near the bridge has finished a fine lot of black walnut stands ideal for holiday presents and worth inspecting.
At the corner of Chicago and Stephenson street a long established clothing house proclaims its winter stock is now open for inspection. The firm, described as tall, honorable and reliable dealers, claims its prices are down to the lowest possible extremity of the market and vows to meet the needs of its legion of customers.
Mr Baumgarten has assembled the back of the Court House for testing and will soon remove it to the site. The substantial structure is nearly complete. Gen B Dornblazer visited last week en route to Springfield to bid for the state house stone contract for the Penitentiary. He reports penitentiary affairs improving substantially.
Mr Scovill presented a giant vegetable measuring 2 feet 2 inches and weighing eighteen pounds. He claims it is the finest of its kind seen and comparable in quality to the Hubbard squash, though no formal test has yet been conducted.
A note reports Professor E. D. Shaw visiting town last week and giving an exhibition at the Howard House in the evening. The writer did not learn the outcome or result in time to attend and suspects he may be organizing a class.
The annual meeting of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society and the election of officers will be held at the Court House in this city on Saturday next at one o'clock. The notice urges a large attendance and earnest interest to elect good men for the ensuing year.
On Wednesday evening last week the Turnvereins hosted a popular entertainment at Fry’s Hall. A German drama titled The Seven Girls in Uniform drew attendees before the Freeport Band took the stage for dancing. The event ended in late hours with noted harmony and sociability, well managed by the organizers.
An alarm sounded around nine on Monday evening. Fire engines arrived promptly but were not needed as a few pails of water extinguished flames from a chimney in the building occupied by Mr. John Plummier on Exchange Street.
Messrs. A. C. Ring & Co. of Lena steam mills have purchased the flour and feed store of Mr. L. S. Weaver at Warren. The move expands Ring & Co. holdings and consolidates local grain trade leadership in Warren.
The Prospectus of the New York Ledger, a popular family paper, will be found in our advertising columns. It is a readable document offering insight into the newspaper and its offerings.
Freeport Chapter No 23 conducted its annual election on Tuesday evening last week. Elected for the ensuing year were J L Cronkrite H P L T Lemon K W Beebe C H Packard C H W S Best P S J W Neff R A C J R Lemon Treasurer C Bucknan Secretary Levi Martin Tyler.
At their Asylum in the city on Wednesday evening last, Freeport Commandery No 7 elected officers for the ensuing year, including N. F. Prentice as E C, Robert Little as G, FP W8, Brawley as D G, M. D. Chamberlin as P, J. A. Grimes as 8 W, Lemon as R, I. L. Cronkrite as T, W Waddell as Standard Bearer, J. S. McCall as Sword Bearer, H. Packard as W, Levi Martin as Captain of Guards.
Excelsior Lodge No. 97 A F and A M held its annual election on Thursday evening. The newly chosen officers are M D Chamberlin Worshipful Master, W L Beebe Senior Warden, J Arthur Junior Warden, Jacob Krohn Treasurer Buckman Secretary, Leyi Martin Tyler.
M R Thompson Lodge No 381 A F & A M held its annual election Friday evening naming L F Lemon W M J W Neff S W T D Wilcoxen J W J S Best Secretary Robert Little Treasurer Levi Martin Tyler. Hawley Bliss store at 80 Stephenson Street Freeport Il advertises fine jewelry watches sewing machines seashells and holiday presents.
A regular Beloit hosted evening at the Howard House featured music from the Beloit band. The writer praises supporting local talents and expresses hope for future profit and continued success of home institutions. The article notes supper preparations and overall satisfaction with the event.
Our Correspondents send several communications this week. D. T. remains diligent in Cedarville matters while Don shares a Chicago letter and a Santa Fe friend appears to remember us. Readers are urged to read these items in full.
Our paper reports an invitation to the New Years Ball at Hettinger's new Hall given by Torrent Hose Company No 1. The event is on Tuesday evening December 31 with tickets priced at 1.00 and supper available for an extra charge. Proceeds are expected as a company benefit and the public is urged to attend.
The narrator recalls a friend near Baltimore who promised a barrel of shell oysters last summer depending on the weather. The oysters have not yet been received.
Last Saturday afternoon Mr A V L Roosa fell down the ataira leading to the new billiard room opposite our office. He was seriously hurt and at one time thought fatally injured. Authorities now hope for his recovery.
The new boot and shoe store in Exchange block reports brisk business due to a large stock of first-class goods offered at low prices. Customers praise durability and value, noting boots and shoes cost less and last longer, encouraging shoppers to try a pair.
A sight stand examination showcases Smythe’s extensive stock of ladies’ gents’ and children’s shoes and slippers in Fry’s block. Each article is fully warranted as represented, a policy aimed at winning public favor by satisfying varied tastes and price expectations.
A Fry’s Block corner shop, Chamberlin, offers hats caps and gloves in an immense stock. Customers can select any style they want at the corner store noted as the most convenient in town.
In Freeport and vicinity the Hettinger store in Hettinger's new block above the Howard House advertises a large stock of dry goods and more suitable for holiday presents at unusually low prices. They warrant the quality of all items and urge citizens not to miss these bargains.
A contract with Mr. House of Buffalo provides a new organ for the Presbyterian church at 3000 dollars. It will have 26 stops and 831 pipes and must be ready and set up by April 15, 1868.
The third ward Hothdth school held the December evening exercises with music and a prayer by Rev. Carey. Essays by Emma Sheets Jennie Bowen and others were read, diplomas presented by Superintendent Alvord, a farewell song given, a benediction by Rev. Carey, and a charade plus interspersed music. The audience left satisfied, praising the scholars and school management.
Tickets for John B Gough lectures at Fry's Hall in this city on January 15 and 16 can be purchased on and after January 1 at Emmert and Burrell's drug store. A hall plan will aid seat selection. Early application is advised to secure reserved seats for this eloquent popular lecturer.
Krohnop the tobacconist remains active as Century tobacco proves popular. Shoppers discover real winnings in the packages with several locals reporting rewards including Henry Lichtenberger finding $2, Oaks $2, and Sibley from Cedarville $5. Krohnop is the sole local agent for this tobacco.
Mrs. M. M. Sheetz, local agent, demonstrates the Florence Sewing Machine which is praised as the best by those who have used it. She explains its workings and invites interested customers to call on her to learn more.
An array of ads proclaims Caf's Batsam as a premier cough remedy and urges households to keep a bottle on hand. Emmert & Pattison announce Freeport Agricultural Works now produces sash doors blinds and mouldings with custom planing sawing and matching. Also promotes Magnolia Water and Con's Covan Balsam for health and children, plus agricultural implements by Manny at Freeport Works.
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