Grand Central restaurant advertises No. 1 meals
An advertisement lists Fresh oysters by the plate at the Grand Central restaurant opposite the Court House, run by W H Diffenbaugh and Mr. Gill, described as a No 1 cook serving a No 1 meal at all hours including a No 1 stew of oysters for 25 cents. Other local merchants Swarts Stocking Montelius and Stiles shop are promoting holiday goods and sheet music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Stephenson Street
E. Zapr
Grand Central Restaurant
Brewster House
W. H. Diffenbaugh
Gill
Local Grocers Cut Prices to Aid Needy During Hard Winter
The piece notes widespread destitution as winter bites and wages stay low. It highlights O. M. Shaffer & Son reducing grocery prices to help the poor, claiming the largest and best stock of fine groceries in the city and urging readers to call for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Shaffer & Son
Clayton and Diffenbaugh Offer Unmatched Low Prices
Public notice declares a determined closeout of business with inducements unique to their store. Shoppers are urged to compare stock and prices at No 8 Fry's Block opposite Brewster House. The ad warns against buying from other shops and promises goods here are far cheaper than Eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Chicago
M. Clayton
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Fry’s Block
Brewster House
Santa Claus Headquarters at Difffenbaughs
A note describes going to J. D. Diffenbaughs at No 8 Fry's Block opposite Brewater House for confections and toys. They advertise mixed candies at 15 cents per pound with a large stock of sweets fruits and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Fry’s Block
Brewater House
Annual Meeting of Second National Bank of Freeport
The stock holders meet at the banking house in Freeport on Saturday January 24 between ten in the forenoon and one in the afternoon for the election of Directors and other business. By order of the Board of Directors. L. W. Goireau, Cashier, December 18, 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank of Freeport
Freeport
L. W. Goireau
Dress Goods Sale Reduced Prices at Walton Store
Further reductions in dress goods as WM Walton offers remaining stock at very low prices. The notice highlights substantial markdowns and urges shoppers to act quickly before supplies run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince WM. Walton
School Superintendent Announces Monthly Saturday Schedule
Johnson Porter, Supt. of Schools, states he will be in his office on the first and third Saturdays of each month and hold teachers institutes in other Saturdays across the county. Dated Dec 1 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Dodds
Court House
Freeport
Lena
Illinois
Gee, Thompson
Taylor & Aspinwall
Johnson Porter
New and Choice Prints Opened for Sale at Stevens'
A local shop announces new and choice prints now available at Stevens' store. The release highlights fresh artworks and limited editions for collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Limited Christmas Furnishings and Accessories Sale
G M Clayton advertises a Christmas stock featuring brackets towel racks hat racks foot rests book racks and tee holders all priced to beat competition. Also rattan easy chairs sewing chairs children's chairs various nursery chairs lamps toilet sets vases and more at low prices urging customers to call in for Clayton's best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Clayton
G, M
Clayton
Auction of Organs and Sewing Machine Offers
D A Knowlton & Sons advertise Peloubet and Pelton Co standard organ regularly $200 now $150 and a Singer sewing machine listed at $55 both new as cheap Christmas presents for 19th century shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Hay
Peloubet
Pelton & Co
January 1874 Special Bargains in Dress Goods
W A Stevens advertises special bargains on dress goods woolens and shawls to reduce stock during January 1874 and asks readers to watch for the van in the chimney on Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stevens
Stephenson Street
Holiday Goods Appeal From Swarts Stocking and Diffenbaugh
You can save money by buying your Holiday Goods of Swarts and Stocking. If you have little money, go to J. D. Diffenbaugh's No 3 Frys Block where you get the most goods for your money. Candies at 15 cts a pound, toys of all kinds, fruits of all kinds, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts & Stocking
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Fry’s Block
Landseer’s Popularity and Landseer's Copyright Earnings
The Imperial Biography praises Sir Edwin Landseer as the most popular English painter besides Sir Thomas Lawrence. It notes he earned £3000 from copyright on some works plus original prices, and mentions publishers The Christian at Work selling a chrome of “The Twins” with Talmage as editor and Spurgeon as contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Landseer
Imperial Biography, of Art
Thomas Lawrence
The
Landseer
Talmage
Spurgeon
Chambers Street
N. Y
Anti monopoly store opening in Ridott Illinois
W A Stevens announces on January 1 1874 the opening of a new stock of goods in Babcock's block Ridott Ill at low prices. He pledges to excel in pricing and asks public patronage opposing monopoly and thanking friends for prior support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Ridott
Isaac
Suiney
Ill
Blankets and shawls advertised at reduced prices
Sale notice highlights marked down blankets and shawls with special emphasis on water proofs in stock for quick purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Walton
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BAERS
Ju Communications
Journal
al, Ninors
Thomab
Breed & Hawa
Prop
Business Gards
Henry C. Hyde
Carlipp
Escourt Honee
Iy D. Atkins
Art
Pion & Co
F. K. Hill
Pi Collection
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Free&nd
A. D. Meacham
Wid
Fres
Banks
BT National Bank
Bidwell
Deforest
OND National Bank
Milwaukee
News
Philadelphia
Ireland
John H. Addams
Kingsley & Mills
Swengel
Baltical College
Stephenson St
D. Burrell
Hayes
M. D.uvery Block
van Buren Esi
1St Ward
Fy OP Am
Munn
Tod
Clay and
Green Streets
Rm TY
Manning
Dr. Prentice
Ston
Locust Streets
W. Taylor
D.B, Bobb, M. D. Lllinois
D. B, Schulte
A, Boedeker
Adams and
Spring Sts
Ee Geo.f
Daves Anp
Rohkar
S.C.R.R
August Milstrew
Jacob Weishar
Second National Bank
Stephenson
Chicago Streets
H. E. Brown
W. W. Robey
Ogle
Robey, Thompson & Co
R. Pelce
Fire Arms
Veenea Street
Journal Office
Ly Say
S.A. Joses
Lower Stephenson Street
Flora Z. Guiteau
Holesale
A. W. Ford
Cramberlin & Bodeker
Ignes
Fry’s
Swarts & Stocking’s
Emmert & Burrell
Dollar Store
Emmert & Burrell's
G. G. Green
Woodbury, N. J
J.D. Dirrexeavan’s
Dawson
J. D
W.W. Montelius
Stephenson At
Holiday Goods
W. W. Montelius
Cartier & Farr
Clay Street
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Court House Square
Stiles
hLolidays
C. H. Little
Fey
W. B. Elson
Montelius
N28cott & Wise
Fis Musical Moyet
Mlingis
Insurance Agency
uFr— WM
Trembor
Nfman Ing, Co
London’ & Globe
Wyl
Uphtingfield
F& M. Ing Co
SN. Guitare
Jeremiah Dean
Stephenson County
Steckel
Chromor
DoNar
Court Honee
W. H. Dawson
Walton
Rhodes & Bro
D. A. Knowlton & Sons
City Crockery Store
EH. Little
Brewster
Sir Edwin Landseer
W. A. Stevens
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