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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1869
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled names and numbers. The readable portion hints at a local notice or item listing without clear details or dates. Further context from the page would be needed to identify entities or the action described.
Listing of recently installed officers for Western Star Encampment I O O OQ with names Frank Clingman C P XII Welch P J Lambert Greengy J W, Kummeret Scribe, Schulte Treasurer.
A historical note complains about women walking abreast on muddy pavements causing rude or obstructive encounters for male pedestrians. The writer suggests publishing a book on sidewalk etiquette for women’s edification and enlightenment.
The article discusses St. Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday with celebrations rising on Saturday and Monday. It notes extensive shop window displays, a revival of old valentines, and production mainly by girls earning six to seven dollars weekly, with piece work up to fifteen dollars. It highlights popular themes like baseball clubs, waterfalls, and croquet in fashion.
For weeks the Stephenson street art gallery of McHenry at J. H. Staver's shop attracted public attention with fine likenesses. McHenry has stood longer in the area than rivals and delivers first class work, inviting patrons to his studio for quality pictures.
Ash Wednesday begins Lent in the Episcopal and Roman Catholic traditions. The season emphasizes daily devotion self examination abstinence and almsgiving. This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 10 marking the forty day fast before Easter with Sundays excluded.
A letter from the Mr. Carroll Mirror praises J. A. Cotton Superintendent of the Western Division of the Western Union Railroad. The piece lauds his locality ties, popularity, energy, and gentlemanly conduct. It urges the powers that be to retain him as a valuable, efficient officer and notes his courteous conduct at public events.
Second hand office furniture for sale in this city includes chairs desks tables counters with railings rustic window shades and hotel tables. A fifty-drawer x case is available and must be sold soon at great bargains.
An old stand on Stephenson Street names Jake Krohn offering a smoke and heat bread of smoking. A single trial of his goods will convince the most skeptical of his superiority in tobacco.
The New York Tribune notes Plantation Bitters remain popular because they use pure materials and disclose their contents on the label. Readers are urged not to miss trying this superior German Cologne substitute, Magnoris Waren.
An exchange warns against unlicensed advertisers posting notices on public spaces and advises sellers to use newspaper advertising. A cotemporary urges farmers and homeowners to employ public press ads via brokers to reach buyers and secure competitive offers. The message emphasizes advertising as the key to reaching a wide audience and obtaining full market rates.
Dr Moore aged 78. Born Rupert Vermont studied medicine in Manchester and practiced in Manlius New York for forty years. He joined the Presbyterian church in 1827 and served as ruling elder. Later lived with his daughter in Coldwater Michigan until death on December 28 1868. He died peacefully with family at his side expressing trust in his Savior.
Almanac makers set down an annual eclipse for tomorrow Thursday though not visible in the United States. A total solar eclipse of the same luminary is forecast for August 10, with smoked gress noted as of no demand.
An advertisement extols Alisma as a charm for gray hair and a superior dressing to keep hair soft lively and fine in appearance, followed by numerous testimonials praising Seward's Cough Cure.
An advertisement touts Barrett's Hair Restorative as a solution for baldness, claiming it has saved thousands and remains a trusted remedy among the confident and hopeful.
The article notes copies of the Illinois State Penitentiary Joliet reports, praises General B Dornblazer oversight, and reports no local convicts from this county. It lists county representations and records from 1866 to 1868, highlighting that the new system appears to be self sustaining under current management.
Fragmentary OCR text references a boys event at Howard with a two day window. The garbled column note mentions a mouse and a skier or skat term, offering little clear action or names.
A vivid scene describes a beast with ten heads and ten horns emerging from the sea near Fry's Hall. The dramatic apparition is depicted as a prophetic visionary motif in the era's news-article voice.
An old advertisement touts the largest stock of hats and caps and the cheapest flats and caps. It claims hats and caps are sold cheaper at Chamberlin's Hat Cap and Fur Store, No 99 Stephenson Street, at the Block Corner Store. It emphasizes low prices and availability.
Exclusion Lodge No 97 invites Master Masons to a lecture by D W Thompson who just returned from the Orient and visited Jerusalem and Jopph. The talk is planned at the Masonic Hall in Freaport on Friday evening February 12 1869 at 7 0 clock by order of Lodge R M Buckman Secretary.
A grand festival and oyster supper will be held at the Town Hall in Cedarville on Friday evening February 12 to benefit the M E Sunday School. Good music will accompany the event and past successes promise lively enjoyment for all. A large attendance is hoped.
On a Wednesday night at Mt Carroll on the W U R R a brakeman named Frank Hopkins fell in front of a moving freight car while boarding. He hit his head but scrambled away before the wheel passed, escaping serious injury.
Last week the Thompson and Parkhurst troupe and the Alleghanians gave excellent entertainments at Fry's Hall in our city. The performances were well received by local audiences and showcased a mix of music and staged acts.
A boy, son of Mr. John Penticoff of Loran, fractured his leg just below the knee while walking to school. Dr Buckley of this city attended, set the broken limb, and the patient is reported to be doing well at last report.
Mrs C C Wilson is established with a larger stock at her new Exchange Block store. She is in a better position than ever to satisfy ladies' wants and invites customers to call and see her selection.
The notice urges readers to send brief correspondence from across the country. It insists on sharp, spicy, well-written letters, one side of paper, black ink, real name required, and a variety of items per letter to avoid wastebasket disposal.
A beautiful German wood engraving titled The Village Pet has been received from the publishers of Earth and Home. Every subscriber will receive a copy as a Valentina with the February 16 date, and the same issue includes a Valentine picture designed by Nast.
The article extols Stine and Bro on the corner opposite Fry's Block as an old well known shop that annually spends thousands for clothing manufacture. It stresses keeping money at home, a full stock, reasonable prices and employment of top artisans.
Michael and his Anguls clash again with the Dragon and his Angels as crowds gather at Fry's Hall to witness the celestial battle. The scene books an epic confrontation with vivid heraldry and dramatic tableaux.
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