Local Affairs and Personal Notes in Obscure Ads
Local items mention good canned fruit at J Mayer’s withwide fruit offerings in season. A Pecitonice movement aims to form a Grant Club. An Ottawa ad seeks a German Norwegian houseworker not seeking marriage for five years. Judge Benjamin R. Sheldon adjourns to Rockford as the Winnebago County Circuit Court opens February term. Commentaries note Western trip coverage and long expedition record, praising McArthur and Patterson for their editorial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Sheldon
Rockford
Winnebago County
McArthur
Troy
Patterson
Oquawka
A Necessity Supplied by Fry’s Black Corner
A local notice touts M. D. Chamberlin’s attire shop at Fry's Black Corner offering a large stock of hate caps and furs with buffalo robes for sale. It also highlights J. Mayer, accessor to J. Mayer & Sona, selling Philadelphia oysters in various quantities, claiming top quality and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Chamberlin
Fry
J. Mayer
J. Mayer & Sona
Philadelphia
Hettinger Hall Misnamed in Society Notices
A circular from the Secretary of the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society and several notices misstate the meeting place as Kettinger's Hall. The hall is named after Mr. M. Hettinger, a respected local citizen with Democratic leanings.
Krohn's Tobacco Store Offers Prime Cigars in Town
The Krohn shop on Stephenson Street markets Als prime cigars as a luxury not found elsewhere. It also sells Century crawling tobacco stated to be half greenbucks and half primal tobacco, a claim borne out by sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Stephenson Streets
Greenbucks
Chicago dining ad behind Court House clock
Readers visiting Chicago are urged to note the Cotton and Edwards advertisement in this issue. The writer recalls a pleasant meal at their restaurant and mentions the place at 95 Clark Street opposite the Court House. Chris Cotton is identified as a familiar name in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Messrs
Cotton
Edwards
Chris
Clark Street
Court Flouse
Detect a Counterfeit Greenbacks in Use
A Chicago exchange notes a counterfeit detection rule for greenbacks. It claims a method using the last two digits of the note to determine a letter grade, with outcomes A B or DP based on remainders. The note warns the rule does not apply to National Bank notes and mentions Paris moving to new rooms in Fry's Block formerly used by the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paris
Fry
Common Council
Masquerade ball a standout event with strong turnout
The Masquerade in the city proved the most successful ball of its kind, with numerous courtsmen, good music and supper, and a large attendance. The society is projected to clear about 400 after expenses, and a second ball on the 25th promises even greater preparations. Also noted are mixed remarks from the National Soldiers Convention at Philadelphia with Logan favored, and Gen Shaffer joining the temperance effort, welcomed by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnvereins
Chicago
Philadelphia
Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Wilee
Times
Shaffer
New Clothing Store Opened in Hettinger’s Block
Report notes a new store opened in Hettinger’s Block selling BE and J Roche’s best suits. Shoppers from the JournAL readers visited and bought three handsome suits at remarkably low prices, marveling at the affordability. The piece promotes stopping by the new shop in Hettinger’s Block, center of attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche's Best
Hettinger's Block
Hettingar’s Block
Attraccion
First Annual Ball of the Steamer Hose Company
A printed invitation announces the First Annual Ball of the Steamer Hose Company at the Howard House on Friday evening February 21. Reverance and William's band from Milwaukee will provide music, and strong attendance is hoped to ensure the ball's success. Sechrist advertises a large clearance of clothing, urging buyers to act soon before vacating his quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamer Hose Company
Howard House
Reverance & William
Milwaukee
Contested Street Assessments Headed to Higher Courts
In Friday morning County Court sessions the street assessment cases were heard. George S. Johnson’s case, acting as a test suit, was decided against the city on Monday. Defendants were represented by Greene and Shuler. the city by Bailey, Brawley, Burchard, Barton and Barnum. Suits will likely go to higher courts for final adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strees
Exchange Street
Messrs
Greene & Shuler
Bailey & Brawley
Burchard, Barton
The Blue Coats advertisement from Jones Brothers
An advertisement promotes The Blue Coates a valuable collection of war reminiscences and adventures published by Jones Brothers & Co Chicago It appeals to readers who enjoy heroic stories of the Boys in Blue urging readers to order a copy for their center table
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Coats
Blue Coates
Jones Brothers & Co
Chicago
New Quarters Paris 1s Opens Second Floor Fry's Block
In New Quarters Paris 1s now established in his new rooms on the second floor in Fry's Block and is prepared to furnish clothing at prices defying competition. He does not seek profit but aims to keep his workmen busy. call for bargains. A Rare Chance offers to cut prices to below farmer rates to provide employment during dull season. Four horse thieves were hanged at Cheyenne for horse stealing and other crimes as Democracy rises in that town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sechrist
Prins
Paris 1S
Fry
Parla
Cheyenne
New Sheet Music from Root & Cady Chicago
Mesars Root and Cady publish a varied guitar and ensemble music catalog at 67 Washington Street Chicago. Highlights include four guitar arrangements by Geo W Brown with catchy titles and 30 cent prices, two Undine pieces with lithographic covers at 60 cents, Sailing into Dreamland by F W Root at 60 cents, a cabinet organ and piano duet Sleigh Ride Galop at 75 cents, and a Fantasie Romanesque Old by G Pratt at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Root & Cady
Washington Street
Chicago
Messrs
Geo. W. Brown
Geo. F. Root
Mable
E. Price
Geo
Stevene
Barry Schottische
A. Priceé
F. Root
Schottische
A. Price
W.B. Aubert
Dreamland
F. W. Root
J. Woodman
I. W. Root
G. Price
G. Pratt
Harlem Center News in 1868 Focus on Bridge and Revival
The Pecatonica bridge near Harlem Center progresses rapidly under Charles Baumgarten, promising durability and ornament. Farmers stockpile wood and rails for winter needs while Rev. Geo. Walker leads a revival at the brick school-house with many seeking faith. The town notes a Democratic history but anticipates stronger support for Grant in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journan
Pecatonica
Charles Baumgarten
Geo. Walker
Society of the United Brethren
Grant
Bankruptcy Statistics Number and Location of Debtors
The United States District Court reports 428 bankruptcy proceedings in the Northern District. Counties named include Cook Chicago Winthrop? Whiteside Dekalb LaSalle Will, Kendall, Putnam, Marshall among others. One case in Fairfield Ohio. first petition filed on law start date, later dismissed by consent. Twenty one proceedings initiated by creditors. many voluntary proceedings contested by creditors and discontinued cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Cies
Taois
Gonk
Henderson
Chicago
Chicaguss
Wee
Lasalle
Carroll
Putnam
Marshall
Fairfield
Ohio
Plantation Bitters and assorted advertisements in local items
An assortment of old advertisements and notices. Prominent ad for Plantation Bitters touts health benefits and a cure for dyspepsia. Also includes offers for a carte de visite of a future spouse, oyster selling, and notices for sash, doors, frames, and mouldings. Local manufacturing ads promote Freeport Agricultural Works with farming implements and reaper mower.
City Crockery Store Importer and Dealer in Crockery
City Crockery Store announces a superior stock of table cutlery and silver plated ware including American cutlery, bone and ebony table knives, carving and butter knives, ivory handled knives, rogers silver plated ware, and new Roman pattern plates. Also merchandise like olive and oval trimmed spoons and forks, salt and pepper sets, children's sets, sun burners, and chimneys offered wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogera
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gar
Business Gaals
B. Dornblazer
Illinois State Fenitentiary
Wilh Lf
Joliet
Freeport
Mra. C. C. Wilgon
Gale
Grover & Bakers
Wylee
Stephenson
Gailena
N.B
A. Hicks
Witly
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
South East Corner
Public Square
Il. Ly
Doctor Caner
Presbyterian Church
Frederick
Ingalls
Smith D. Atkins
Iilinoise
Fry's Block
Robert Little
Isq
Wal.o. Wright
No. H
James N, Prouty
Blaver
Stephensonstreg Freeport, , _ wit
Pos. J. Furner
Jas. I. Neff
Turner & Neff
LAW, Chancery and Collection Office
William Massenberg
Stephenson Street
Til
Henry C. Hyde
Carlipp's
Inole
Cavanagh
Wright & CO
Sadlery Hardware
Fresport
Hitler
Pelta
H. Greene
Christopher C. Shuler
Greene
C.C Shuler
Rock River Seminary
Mt. Morals Ret
Polo
Mi Oqaldwell
A. M
Mann'a
First National Bank
Freeprt
Uwlinols
Iso
H.E Brown
Middleditch & Potter
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Rhodes Block
Court House Square
Caspers Schultz
Surgeon Generals Ofice
Washington, D.C
Galena and Exchange Sts
Iga-Pire
Fairbankr
Standard SC
Scinta
Ss. Airbanks
Greenleaf & Co
Lake St
Market St
St. Louia
Frogport
H. C. Burchard
Local Affairs
Pecitonice
Ottawa Republican
Gen. Shaffer
Harlem Center
Cologne
Ati
Coe
Reever & Co
Nassan Bt
New York
J.D. Ditfenbaugh
kA8u
VooRs
Binns
van Dow
Elimmert & Pattigan
Emmery & Pattison
Freeport Agricultural Works
Dere
Pattiwon
P. Manny Patong
Manny
City Crockery Store
Din
Brewster House
J. H.staver
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