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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1869
Page
5
In Col Turner of this city, the highest price paid for all kinds of produce is recorded at 151 Stephenson Street. The text notes involvement on committees within the Constitutional Convention including Printing and Binding, Judiciary, State, County and Municipal Indebtedness, and Federal Relations.
A local shop proclaims a single fixed price for all items with no extortion or bargaining. The announcement emphasizes fairness and transparency, inviting customers to shop without haggling.
The Cedarville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School hosts an oyster supper on Thursday evening December 30 1869 promising a good time for attendees and supporters of the church work.
The Basket Colony tea, priced at $1.25 per pound, is offered exclusively at the C. C. Best store located on 151 Stephenson Street. The notice highlights this limited sale point and price for buyers.
The golden wedding of Mr Lewis Gibler of Oneco was celebrated on the 23d inst with family and friends marking sixty years of marriage.
Governor Palmer issues commissions to H. B. Amerling and T. J. Prouty in this county. They succeed J. C. Kean and C. D. Blanchard, who retire to private life pending new arrangements.
In a time of dull general trade, Lawyer and Burchard hardware firm remains crowded with customers. The paper credits their visibility, low prices, and top stock as reasons for the constant business. Merchants are urged to visit them for hardware and related goods.
Capt. R. T. Cooper has finished selling his stock at Rock City and plans to move to Freeport to assume duties as county treasurer. Residents express confidence in his capability and efficiency.
Have on hand a new and handsome stock of fancy toilet goods for the holidays, all of which they offer low, combs, brushes, toilet soaps, colognes, etc., etc. Fine pure brandies and whiskies for medicinal use, and fresh pure drugs and medicines, wholesale and retail.
At Shannon and Lanark the business owned by J. L. Sprogle has closed under pressure of hard times. He likely lacks ready money though not bankrupt, having come from the East with ample means. Hope rests on banks at Shannon and Lanark and Lena to resume soon.
On the corner, Stine’s is selling off a magnificent winter clothing stack at cost. The store promises astonishingly low prices and urges readers to shop there for bargains in the clothing line.
The photographer Mack promotes quick, natural studio portraits as ideal Christmas and New Year gifts. He emphasizes his experience and readiness to capture relaxed images for customers seeking memorable holiday photos.
A compact column recalls schoolroom questions about conscience and monitors, a farmer's chastened outburst, Mayer's shop at 117 Stephenson Street selling oysters and fruit, and home made candies. It notes a joke about halves and a party of twelve preferring majority rule. The item lists oysters, crackers, raisins, nuts, candies, figs, dates, oranges, and apples in the local market.
The Stephenson County Court session began Monday December 20 with Judge Hinds as County Judge. Key items include adjudication of claims in estates of Hiram Marble and John Bolender. appointment of Adam Bolender as administrator. final reports and discharge for estates of Ira Phelps and Simon Davis. executors named Jerusa and Abraham V. Smith. and administrator duties for George Wohlford and John R Hamill. The new judge has run proceedings in a courteous, dignified manner.
Respectfully invite customers to call and examine stock of dry goods before buying. Quote prices for items and encourage in person viewing. Reflect on shopper needs and make a note of the response and any price adjustments.
The Commissioners of Highways of Harlem advertise for proposals to erect piers for an iron bridge over Richland Creek at Sciota Mills. Local iron bridges are praised for universal satisfaction and are expected to be cheaper than wood structures in the long run.
A newspaper note discusses a reader letter on hard times and market prices. It questions authorship of the Farmers column piece and hints at a forthcoming communication from a writer named Lancaster. The piece emphasizes public discourse and reader participation.
For sale. Groceries good, new, and cheap at C C Bests 151 Stephenson street. Mary We are forming direct connection with Milwaukee via Western Union Railroad. A new road will run from Elkhorn Wisconsin on the Western Union line to Eagle on Milwaukee and St Paul line. This will create faster grain movement East and heavy goods West by lake route.
Meant for a constitutional convention report, Lawyer and Burchard brand meat cutlers advertising low prices. Col. T J Turner of this city chairs the Printing and Binding Committee, a panel that could spend money needlessly if it chose. We are not of Turner's political persuasion but praise the honest careful leadership.
More than sixty families have bought the Basket Colony tea from C Best at 151 Stevenson Street. They praise its quality and low price of 1.25 dollars per pound.
The Board of Supervisors will convene January 11 with expectations of a pivotal session. Architect Myers arrives January 8 with plans for the new Court House and contract details likely to follow. A local push favors using county craftsmen to reduce taxes and keep work inside the county, while offering in county printing services with top equipment.
Readable fragments indicate lanterns and kerosene items offered for sale at a shop identified as Lawyers’ Barebord. The note mentions oil lanterns of various types and a pricing or inventory listing associated with the store.
The Best & Morgan firm announces increased incentives for the public as the year 1869 closes, urging bargain seekers in dry goods to call on them for improved offers and favorable terms.
Public call for bids closes March 30 1870 to operate U S mail conveyance on routes from Freeport Illinois to Elizabeth and Monroe Wisconsin and other segments including Dakota to Duncannon. Bidders may extend Mc Connell s Grove supply and add trips. details by Freeport Postmaster. Fancy dress goods advertised by Best Morgan Stevens Co. and holiday wishes noted.
Stevens and Co. announce a drastic reduction of their stock over the next thirty days with many bargains for customers who call on them.
There is a vacancy in the County Judgeship in Ogle County caused by Judge Webb's death. About as many candidates seek the post as last fall, illustrating strong public interest in donning the judicial ermine.
Mrs Ferris of the popular millinery and ladies fur furnishings shop on Stephenson street has stocked a fine assortment for Christmas and New Years. With long trade experience she selects goods wisely and sells them cheaply to the market.
December 24 1800 the General Committee of old settlers met and settled to furnish a full dinner at the old Presbyterian Church for $1 per person inviting members and guests. A January 1 11 am Court House assembly was set to organize and begin, with J H Addams added to the refreshments committee and all elders urged to invite others to attend. New goods new styles at Heath Morganu a offers affordable prices.
A Christmas festival at Zion Church featured decorated interiors a tree with gifts for Sunday School children and offerings to the pastor and Mrs Johnston. Gifts included an elegant painting an easy chair and a fur set from parishioners. The article notes the pastor Mr Johnston and church prosperity.
The Old Settlers will meet at the Court House at 11 o'clock a m on Saturday next January 1 1870. The event aims to start a county old settlers reunion with hopes for annual gatherings. Mr Zartman of the Pennsylvania House will provide a dinner in the old Presbyterian church building.
Prof N Hood praises the Burdett Organ as the best instrument of its kind after favorable recommendations on Reed instruments. A Dubuque girl confined in the Iowa Insane Asylum for fourteen months over an unwanted marriage is deemed mad but not insane. John F Smith introduces a pork trade reform by paying top market price for pork delivered to his city warehouse.
For New Years Best Morgan's announces new prices and styles with a wide range of goods. The office prints an additional number of Tax Collectors' receipt books now for sale.
The Lena Star reports West Point Township formed a Farmer Club amid the 1870s boom. Dr Carey was run away with and dumped into the snow last Sunday morning but escaped with no bones broken.
Inventory notice lists Imperial Cook and Imperial Stewart stoves for sale at Lawyer and Burchard's. It notes a New Year’s resolution about wine and suggests patrons may visit the salOOLBK for groz.
A letter from a prominent citizen condemns selective enforcement and calls for officers to uphold laws impartially. He argues that minor sidewalk violations are sanctioned while major breaches like Sabbath saloon openings and harboring minors go unchecked, urging officers and Aldermen to do their duty and pursue justice.
The Lee County Journal praises Freeport as a pleasant, growing city with double Dixon's trade and population. It highlights energetic business, welcoming residents, extensive railroad facilities, new capacious buildings, and bright prospects rivaling other Illinois centers except Chicago.
The writer describes two Bartlett pears from California weighing one pound six ounces each shown at Krohn’s tobacco store. The sight of the pears elicited a humorous reflection about wanting to be a porker in California.
The Freeport post office holds letters for postage for G W Bridge Rock Grove T Vosburg Binghampton N Y Mary By Burling Davenport Town Jennie Hockman Cedarville Ti John Queenash Inden Wig P Slvickelsmuel Ler Gulena Tl and others. letters can be forwarded by callers paying postage.
Z Stephen Door of Forruston died in the evening after a skating accident. A post mortem showed a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, causing his death.
The city of Forreston prohibits sidewalk skating for young boys, a rule suggested as a potential model for Freeport to adopt. The note implies the idea could offer benefits if Freeport follows Forreston’s lead.
The report on cases disposed is missing this week with plans to publish next week. Sheriff spent Monday busy locating jurors for Pars ties indicted for robbery. The editor recalls dodging the jury summons and notes a playful exchange with Sheriff to join as juror.
William Stoneman sold two hogs in the city recently with a combined weight of 950 pounds. At the season’s peak price for pork, the sale would total nearly 200 dollars.
The description portrays Mr. Creeley with a neck-tie that appears to have grown on his shirt-collar like a fungus and was shredded as if struck by a hail storm, emphasizing an odd, chaotic appearance.
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