Tax deadline looms for unpaid town assessments
The notice urges residents who have not paid town taxes to settle by the grace period ending on the 16th Inat. and to contact Collector Ohi promptly. A report details a theft of a buffalo robe owned by Mr. John Rhodes tied to his hound and sleigh on Walnut Street, and mentions the Florence Bowley Machine advertised by agent Mrs. M M Shertz of Freeport as a top quality contraption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapon
Ohi
John Rhodes
Mr. Beach
Walnut Street
Florence Bowley
M.M. Shertz
Freeport
Oysters Boom in Freeport This Winter
The city sees record oyster sales with Diffenbaugh leading the market. He handles more oysters than all other dealers combined, a figure readers may doubt but reminds of the winter trade’s vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Diffenbaugh
Music Lessons at Mrs Storeys Rooms by Mrs Deary
Mrs Deary, organist of the Episcopal Church, offers vocal and instrumental instruction at her rooms at Mrs Storeys. A thoroughly educated musician, she teaches organ, piano, guitar and related instruments to scholars.
Normal Index Publishers Note at State University
The Normal Index from the Normal University of Illinois offers a sixteen page journal of literature and news. Subscriptions are $1.00 per year with a liberal premium and specimen copies provided upon request. Harris and Hull, Normal, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal University
State of Illinois
Staculum
Messrs
Harris & Hull
Normal
Photographie Gallery Admires McHenry’s Works on Sephénson Street
The admirers of photographs and daguerreotypes are urged to visit the gallery of Wm. McHenry on Sephénson Street over Stayer's attire. McHenry is an experienced artist with a refined taste and a gallery full of notable works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McHenry
Sephénson Street
McHenry
Tobacco Brand Victory Named for Youngman Brubaker
The article extols the tobacco business of Billy Youngman and his partner Andy Brubaker. It notes their brand as preferred by tourists and judges, claiming superiority over competing brands in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
Billy, Youngman
Andy Brubaker
Youngman & Brubaker
Kerosene Use and Safety Highlighted by Journal
A leading journal article on kerosene emphasizes understanding its merits and demerits and proper handling. It argues that careful adherence to directions could reduce lamp explosions fires and loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs
Telegraph poles removed Stephenson Street office closed
The Telegraph Poles on Stephenson Street have been taken down and the Merchants' Union Express Office discontinued. The new company merged with the old monopoly and offers no uptown office. Businessmen must dispatch from the depot office, weather permitting, until next spring when a National Telegraph Company office may reopen at this point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Wastern Union
Merchants’ Union Express
Naional Telegraph Company
Evergreen Maston journal debuts in Dubuque Iowa
The Evergreen is a new monthly Masonic magazine from Dubuque Iowa with Guilbert and Morris as editors and nine corresponding editors. It promises typographic appeal and a Palestine letters feature by a renowned Masonia writer starting in April. The piece urges Fraternity members to subscribe at $2 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
E. A. Guilbert
A. M
M. D
Robert Morris
LL. D
Masonic Patronaga
Palestine
Amasonia
Messrs. Guilbert
Barnes & Co
Seours
Emmert and Stibgen Offer Skates and Sleds at Cost
Emmert and Stibgen advertise a full assortment of skates and sleigh tubs offered at cost price. The notice urges buyers to take advantage of the cheap deal now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Stibgen
Mr Randal Lights Marble Yard Venture at Church Basement
Residents fretting over Freeport business were surprised as Mr. Randal persists, leasing the basement of the old Presbyterian Church opposite the Pennsylvania House to offer marble work. He promises prompt service and expanded capabilities in a new showroom for American and Italian marbles including tombstones and counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparké
Randel
Freeport
Randal
Old Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania House
Tombstone
Northern Monthly February Issue Preview
The February Northern Monthly features three chapters of Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spafford's serial The Thief in the Night, continuations of The Metropolitan Pulpit and History of the English Language, and Major General Philip Kearney. It lists Edwin Lasseter's serial commencement, Naplea and Vesuvius by Robert Dale Owen, D A Croly on Organizing Public Opinion, Miss Van Ardale continuation, and the usual editorial. Priced at $3.00 per year, publication office 37 Park Row New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Northern Monthly
Harriet Prescott Spafford
Philip Xeaney
Edwin Lasseter
Robert Dale Owen
The Wonderful Cabinet Available at G. M. Clayton's
County Republicans urged supporters to subscribe to the Journal to inform the public. The appeal notes a two dollar annual advance price and stresses the paper as the channel for truth. mentions Best and Morgan’s buyer in Parisian markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Parisian
Stoves Emmert Stibgen Offer Wide Hardware Line
Stoves Emmert and Stibgen advertise they maintain the best and most complete assortment of castings west of Chicago. Their stores carry up to date manufactured goods and modern improvements, along with a good stock of house furnishing items typically sold by hardware dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Stibgen
Chicago
Prescott's new restaurant serves celebrated oyster fries
An enthusiastic individual left Prescott's new restaurant opposite the Journal office after enjoying one of those famed oyster fries. He spoke of the meal and of being at home around a cook stove, inviting others to call for a good square meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Journal Office
Sound as a Silver Dollar Insurance Appeal
An appeal from a local newspaper seeking readers and subscribers to support a first class Roman paper with sound political doctrine. The notice urges examination of the paper’s quality and asks Stephenson County residents to increase subscriptions, noting representation by 8. D Atkins, agent, Ivy's Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Atkins
Ivy’s Block
Rome
Stephenson County
Beat and Morgan's Buyer Active in London Markets
Beat and Morgan's buyer is currently operating in the London markets, pursuing available opportunities and assessing potential deals. Market activity appears ongoing, with attention focused on listings and pricing dynamics in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Beat & Morgan
London
Free publication for local donation and religious notices
Town notice confirms no charge for short donation visit and religious meeting notices in the NAL. Readers may submit concise information to be published free of charge, with preference for nonpersonal, community-focused items.
Every Republican Voter in Stephenson County Subscribes
A call urges all Republican voters in Stephenson County to subscribe to the Journan as the source of official and central news. It argues that a man should add the home paper to any foreign publications to remain fully informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Marbled Card Printing Offered at Joppa Job Rooms
We stock an elegant assortment of marbled cardboard in colors and shades and can print business cards in the pin up style you desire. For this service, call around at the Jopnnas Job Rooms.
Local County News Tips Inviting Reader Submissions
Readers are urged to send items from across the county to enliven the local paper. Citizens are asked to share happenings, announcements, and notable events to widen coverage and engage the community.
Emmert & Stibgen Trade Offers Builders Supplies
For the Spring Trade, Emmert & Stibgen daily receive looks butts and screws and builders materials of every description. Morgan's buyer is currently in European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Stibgen
Eae Aes Ja Veat & Morgan
Fire at Stephenson Street Tower End
A Saturday fire alarm in Stephenson Street saw flames erupt from the third story of a brick building occupied by Mr. Enitert. Oil from a kettle used for Oll-paate backing boiled over and ignited, volunteers tried to smother it with boards, then water, but the blaze spread to woodwork. A rapid stream from Torr ent No. 1 quenched the fire. water damage from ceiling and floors caused most harm. The Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company arrived but were not needed. A narrow escape is recorded.
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Stephenson Street
Doht
Clatern
Howard House
Platean
Keeler & Haas
Ashes tossed outdoors pose fire risk near church
A warning recalls fires started by careless ash disposal. Embers near a Chicago Street church and past week fires behind the Martin Block on Stephenson Street show how wind can fan smouldering ashes into flames. The writer urges city council action and enforcement of protective ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Martin Block
Stephenson Street
World Almanac 1868 praised as essential reference
The World Almanac for 1868 is reviewed as a valuable vade mecum for business and politics. It contains calendars and extensive political and statistical data, with election return tables cited as the most accurate yet published. A copy is recommended for ready reference and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton Marble
Loss by Fire In Chicago Involves Winneshick Insurance Co
The Winneshick Insurance Co of this city faced a loss of seven to eight thousand dollars from the recent Chicago fire. The company is sound and will promptly pay the claim without serious inconvenience. Winneshiek is trusted and honorable among insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winneshick Insurance Co
Winneshiek
Branching Out: Caspar-Shultz Purchases Dakin Drug Stock
Caspar-Shultz has purchased the stock of the Dakin drug store and took possession last week. He retains control of the Galena Street store, managed by his brother. He is a regularly educated physician and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar-Shultz
C&e
Dakin
Galena Street
Fire Damages City Hay Scales Building
A fire was found at the office building attached to the city hay scales on Friday. Firemen extinguished the flames promptly. One heroic fireman, unnamed, saved the books and contents though he is believed to be the last man on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Elocution lecture by Prof Wiley draws poor turnout
Freeport audience for Prof Wiley’s elocution lecture proved weak with door receipts only 82. Prof Wiley left for Mr Carroll in disgust that same night, and we face a printing bill for covering his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Carroll
Resignation at Zlon Church Shocks City
Rev Mr Clark plans leaving town within weeks and no services were held last Sunday leaving pulpit empty. Also reported is a patent issued to A Lutz of Orangeville for a machine for shaping hoops in the week ending January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
United States Patent Office
A. Lutz
Orangeville
A Musical Treat from De Motte Bros Offering New Sheet Music
A Chicago music shop advertises a collection published by J. L. Peters New York with Western agents De Motte Bros. The catalog features Grobe variations on We Wish, Hay ballads, Nord O Neale compositions, a Mazurka by C H Kinkel, a barcarole by E Mack, and Damask Rose Mayeh, all with keyed pages and prices from 40 to 60 cents. Orders are sent to Messrs De Motte Bros Chicago with payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Das Motte Bros
Washington Street
Chicago
J. L. Peters
New York
Messrs, DeMotte Bros
Bincy
Mr. Higgin
Charles Grobe
Wis
Hay
Henry Nord O'Neal
F. Price
C. H. Kinkel
E. Mack
Wil S. Hay
Messrs. de Motte Bros
Knights of the Cue At Messra Taylor Co Tarbox Block
The Bentley Tarbox area gains a social cue as Messrs. Taylor and Co. open spacious billiard rooms opposite the Journal office. New blinds brighten Chicago Street front, inviting patrons to enjoy an evening over the green table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Cue
Messra
Taylor & Go
Journal Office
Tarbox
Chicago Street
Messrs. Taylor & Co
Edinburgh Address of Rt. Hon. Robert Lowe M P
Littell's Living Age January 18 presents Lowe's Edinburgh Address on University Education with Examiner's comments and a Punch ap propos piece. January 25 issue features continuing Bramleighs of Bishops Folly part 2 by Charles Lover plus varied items including Garrick A Manager's End and other essays.
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Littell
Edinburgh
Robert Lowe
Punch
Wm. Chillingworth
Bramleigha
Bishop's Folly
Charles Lover
Garrick
United States
Yorkshire
Tristam
Dr. Campbell
Narrow Escape From Fire at Exchange Block
Fire alarms rang Wednesday evening near Exchange block as sparks emerged from the upper part of the Keegy and Delhauer building. A stove pipe hole in an unused third story room allowed chimney soot to ignite the floor, but the blaze was checked before reaching headway and no damage beyond scorched wood was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Block
Messrs. Keegy & Delhauer
Lena Items from the Star Lena Oklahoma News Brief
Protracted church meetings are underway in Lena at Lutheran and Baptist churches. A gathering is planned at George Edington's home five miles northeast of Lena on the 66th evening. Lena Lodge No. 174 AF and AM meets this Wednesday evening. C E Taylor leads a singing school ongoing. The McEathron Hall donation last week for Elder D S Dean raised 150 dollars. Tax Collector remains active. H J Stearns plans a dance at Osburns Hall on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
George Edington
Lena
Lena Lodge No. 174
C. E. Taylor
McEathron's Hall
D. 8
Dean
Hi. J. Stearns
Osburn's Hall
Ford and Wise Jewelry Stock Offers Low Prices
Ford and Wise boast an extensive stock of fine jewelry watches and plated ware. They urge friends to call in and examine the carefully selected assortment offered at low prices to attract buyers and please the most fastidious in style and price.
Funeral Portrait Keepsake Ad Offers Henry and Brink Service
A terse plea urges readers to secure a life memory through a portrait, offering the services of Henry and Brink as trusted friends for a lasting remembrance. The tone reflects a period newspaper notice inviting engagement for memorial portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Henry
Brink
Speech on the Russian treaty by Hon. John Baker
Public documents note gratitude to Representative John Baker for a copy of his January 18 speech on the Russian treaty and the natural law governing republic growth, with a wish to publish excerpts if space allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
House of Representatives
Hig
Dixon to be lighted with gas next spring
A company with 30000 capital has been formed to supply Dixon with gas next spring. The gas will be manufactured from petroleum refuse instead of coal, signaling a novel fuel method for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Man Rescued After Ice Hole Accident Near Dam
From the Bulletin comes word that one man, one of several taking sea from the river, slipped north of the dam into the ice cutter hole. He was rescued with difficulty after the fall days ago.
New Sign Invites Folks to Shop on Chicago Street
Our friend Chamberlin has unveiled a new window transparency on the Chicago Street façade of his store. It invites everyone to call on him for hats, caps and furs, showcasing a handsome display to draw customers.
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Chamberlin
Chicago Street
Hind
Bata
Caps
Fara
Inquiry into Major Lawvar's Civil War allegiance
A reader asks whether Major Lawvar acted for the Union or the Confederacy during the Rebellion, citing remarks at a Democratic powwow at the Court House last Saturday and seeking a clear determination of his loyalties.
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Lawvar
Building Boom Near Oscar Taylor Residence
A barn and several outbuildings are under construction on Union Street opposite Oscar Taylor’s home. A residence on the same lot is evidently planned for erection next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Oscar Taylor
Dairyman's Convention at Belvidere Held Tuesday
The Illinois and Wisconsin Dairyments Association schedules its annual meeting at Belvidere on Tuesday February th. The article publishes the programme for the proceedings to inform interested readers about the event and agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Wisconsin Dairyments Association
Belvidere
Court Adjourned After Long Circuit Session
The Circuit Court in session since December 3, presided by Judge Sheldon, adjourned Saturday forenoon. Described as the county's longest session, substantial work was completed. A full case summary is not yet available but will be published shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudge Sheldon
G. A. R. Posts Mustered and Monument Plan Urged
GAR posts muster new members at Eleroy and Ridott with eighteen charter members at the Elroy event. Freeport Post hull work progresses toward occupancy as veterans support a county soldiers monument to be erected in early summer, with citizen backing urged.
Nasby to Speak in Freeport at Fry's Hall
Petroleum V. Nasby, famed satirist of Democracy, will lecture at Fry's Hall in Freeport on the evening of the 4th. His topic, Cussed the Canaan, echoes a Chicago lecture praised by the local press. Reserve seats at Emimert & Burrells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum V. Nasby
Freeport
Fry’s Hall
Chicago
Nasby
Tickuta
Emimert & Burrells
North Star Encampment No 83 instituted at Warren
On Thursday last Jacob Krohn Special Deputy Grand Patriarch led about twenty Western Star Encampment No 25 members to Warren to institute North Star Encampment No 83. An election was held, officers installed, and many candidates in waiting were initiated. The Warren visit yielded a generally good time, with the return delegation reporting satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
Jacob Krohn
Grand Patriach
Western Star
Warren
North Star
A Good Record for Ridott in 1867 Growth
A Ridott report shows nine new buildings in 1867 including a United Brethren church. Grain shipments reached 160000 bushels and 187000 pounds of produce. Northwestern Railroad freight receipts at Ridott for September totaled 6200 dollars. The note asks if any comparable town matches this record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
Society of
United Brethren
Northwestern Railroad Company
Millinery Emporium Promises Fashion and Savings
Mrs Ferris's Millinery Emporium advertises astonishing value for few dollars with fashionable trims and fancy goods. The copy urges new customers to save on annual clothing costs while men grumble less about expenditures, noting ample stock and stylish offerings.
Stine Bros Offers Bargain Suits on Main Street Corner
Established shopkeeper Stine Bros at Chicago and Stephenson streets marks down stock after inventory. He pledges better value for money than any other house and carries gentlemen's furnishing goods of every kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine Bros
Chicago and
Stephenson Streets
Stine
Mill to be Rebuilt at Pecatonica by March
News that the Steam Saw Mill of Mr. Wm. Rork at Pecatonica, destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt and back in running order by the first of March. The update confirms restoration plans and expected reopening timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. 8. Rork
Pecatonica
The Give Away Man McAfea Noted in Dixon Visit
The locket man McAfea who visited during the last County Fair has been sharing generosity with Dixon inhabitants as reported in the latest Dehetre issue. The feature notes his prior city visit and ongoing charitable gesture, reflecting on community response and local interest in his acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAfea
Dixon
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Goal Affaire
G. M. Clayton
the World Almanac
Ford and Wise
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