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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1868
Page
4
A quirky notice invites patrons to call at Brand's and see a splendid Valentine display. The text mocks misspellings and hints at a private joke about the meaning of words while urging social calls to the two establishments.
The noted Petroleum V. Nasby appears Friday evening at Fry's Hand venue promising sharp wit and satirical take on current affairs. Ticket details and show timings are expected.
An exchange reports new counterfeit five cent pieces from 1866 are now in circulation. The forgeries are lead struck and silvered but not burnished between the bars of the shield. Some regions have a large volume of these imitations in circulation.
Clayton has stocked a vast assortment of valentines for St. Valen tines Day next Friday. Whether mildly lovesick or deeply desperate, buyers will find suitable expressions among the ready made missives.
The Chicago board of Underwriters plans a 25 percent rate increase unless property owners install iron shutters and repair defective partition walls. The move follows recent disastrous conflagrations in the city.
The largest confectionery in the region is J. Mayer's store in Commercial Block on Stephenson Street, offering a wide range of foreign and domestic candies. Citizens visit for both pure fruited and crystallized sweets, all fresh and quality assured.
Monday last Charles Barker, a teamster hauling wood for dealers, was riding an empty sled two miles east of town when the sled struck a stump and tossed him. His leg was badly crushed and Dr. McKim was summoned, pronouncing the case very doubtful.
A transformed millinery shop in Denton announces its reopening in a new location opposite the Howard House. The advertisement thanks local customers for past support and invites inquiries and calls to visit the new quarters.
On Monday morning the thermometer registered 26 degrees below zero on Stephenson Street and 28 below at the Woolen Mill, with locals calling it the coldest of the season. The old rhyme about days lengthening and the sun strengthening is cited as proof the winter lingers.
A Saturday Evening meeting of the unterrified Democracy drew about half its spectators from Republicans. Abrams spoke as usual to boost notoriety, focusing on ward organization and county plots. No injuries were reported. The Prairie Farmer notes Emery may visit for horticultural society washings and hopes readers subscribe during his visit.
Anxious to inform friends in city and county that they close out their winter goods stock at greatly reduced prices to make room for spring stock. They offer a fresh second supply of winter boots and shoes at prices that cannot be beat. The establishment has been overhauled to improve appearance and convenience. Visit on Stephenson Street Exchange Block former E C Dwight & Co. space.
Snow hits town with heavy travel disruption. Battered streets slow sleighs and carriages as residents cope with slick conditions and limited mobility amid cold winds and freezing temperatures.
A torn OCR fragment hints at a local notice about valentine paper and periodical stationery. It mentions no clear dates or names, leaving the exact action and parties unspecified.
A juvenile weekly paper faces suspension of purifications and editor appeals for reinstatement with back issues. The note asks readers to subscribe promptly to restore the publication and address ongoing access concerns.
Do not be fooled into buying an unreliable machine. Mrs. M. Mr Sheeetz endorses the Florence model for its superior merits and low risk of breaking down. Remember February 14 is Valentine’s Day. visit Broad's to purchase.
A catalogue of nine hundred ninety nine pages would not puff out the sale, yet Diffenbaugh offers goods at panic prices from his Stephenson Street store. He is known as the Oyster King of Stephenson County, supplying dealers and back towns and nearly monopolizing the home trade in oysters.
Mr J Mayer successor to J Maktt Sons announces a full closeout of groceries and confectionery stock. The move concentrates business on bakery items with sales offered at reduced prices. Call for bargains at the new Commercial Block location on Stephenson Street.
Roche and Co advertise closing out winter stock to make room for spring goods at their new location Hettinger Block. They claim lower prices than any other house in the city and invite customers to visit for first class merchandise and a trial purchase.
A hired girl’s room reports a late night intrusion by a man who removed his clothing. A distressed resident found the intruder fled, with items left behind, including unmentionables and a boot awaiting owner. Valentines displayed at Broad’s store add local color.
From the Lena Star the week notes a fire at James Blakesly’s home near Lena, a copper rod mishap injuring a child, Roush injured at a planing mill, and multiple lake-area mishaps. It also reports the Lena Lodge No. 723 installation of officers, with duties listed and meeting nights every Saturday.
Left Town, a s Rev. Mr. Clark, Rector of the Episcopal Church, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday evening last and intended to leave town for Chiddgo with his family yesterday.
A notice from The Little Corporal reports no copies received for three months and fears the Chicago publication may be discontinued. The message signals potential cessation of the periodical.
In the official list of patent claims allowed for the week ending January 28 1808 a claim is recorded for Benjamin Illingsworth of this city assignor to Andrew J Brubaker and Albert Bills Jr for a churn.
Fresh lemons oranges figs dates currants citrons and all confectionery provisions and groceries. Offers fruit in season of best quality at the most reasonable prices. Trusted local shop Diffenbaugh's promises variety and value for every customer.
Youngman and Brubaker advertise Memphisto cigars at wholesale and retail from their Stephenson Street establishment. They offer a large stock of cigars and tobacco, pipes, smoking sets, pouchey, and related goods, claiming a good article of tobacco and the best in the market. Call in.
The piece notes Valentine's Day displays at book stores and news depots with bright specimens in windows. It mentions the anniversary occurring on Friday next and urges lovers to take notice of the event.
The Caloric Engine project at Carlinville shows tentative progress as Lead Power Tineke explains the aim to improve efficiency and reliability. Advocates hope the new engine will replace steam power, a plan previously abandoned in town due to weak performance.
The registers for hotels in town by Messrs. Burch & Co. are widely praised and the firm is expanding prints for Morrison Dixon Clinton Iowa and other cities promising continued quality and growth in their business dealings.
A. F. and A. M. records acknowledge receipt of copies of two addresses. One delivered by M. Ei Li L. Munn before Freeport Chapter No. 23 on December 17 and another before Moses R Thompson Lodge No. 381 on December 20. Published at the request of many in the Fraternity.
The writer thanks Richard Yates for the three volumes of the Congressional Globe from the 2nd session of the 39th Congress, received last week. They praise the works as invaluable political references and indispensable adjuncts for an editor, though not always attainable.
A large season’s event occurred at Col. T. J. Turner’s home on Wednesday evening. The hosts regret sickness kept them away but reports describe it as one of the most enjoyable social occasions in the city in many years.
The North American Seengerbund, with seventy two societies including Freeport, plans a Chicago Saengerfest in late June. It is expected to draw twelve to fifteen hundred singers from U S societies and Germany, with preparations underway for one of the largest such gatherings on record.
Foreman error caused last week's issue to omit the Belvidere annual meeting of the Illinois aid Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association held yesterday. Publication this week cannot benefit. officials and interested readers were warned. The editors pledge to guard against such omissions in future despite crowded columns.
Preliminary arrangements for a forthcoming concert under Mrs Deery the Avon Church organist are progressing rapidly with a definite programme to be announced soon. Rehearsals suggest several new and surprising features that will make the event a rare city entertainment. Full particulars will be provided at the earliest moment.
The passage notes widespread cash flow strain for those with debts over recent weeks. It suggests patience while money markets improve and urges those with cash to meet obligations, easing the burden on the community.
Auction notices fill the page with plans from John F. Smith at four miles north of Shannon to sell $7000 in horses cattle hogs and farming implements on February 20. George Devore of Yellow Creek to auction part of old stock to make room for new spring goods. Thomas Seeley near Rock City to begin March 25 with horses cattle bees wagons buggies harness reapers grain drills and household items. J F Ankeney near Florence four miles south of Freeport to offer stock and implements on February 27.
John S Harper of Homer Journal reports a Freeport theft of about twenty pounds of type from the Freeport Passenger House. He warns the thief to return the type to Homer Journal in Champaign County Illinois. police and authorities will pursue the matter according to law.
Jacques Bardell of Yellow Creek brewery reports an unknown man fired three shots as Bardell walked past the new school on the hill. Bardell was wounded but survived. a revolver with two discharged loads was found on the wounded man, prompting doubts about Bardell’s account and prompting questions about motive and the unknown shooter.
The piece praises photographer McHenry for high likeness and artistic tone, noting his years of study and skill. It highlights Brink as a capable artist enabling large colored portraits, touting their work at the Art Gallery above Staver's boot and shoe store.
A notice invites readers to attend a Friday evening talk by Petroleum V. Nasby at Fry's Hall. The event is hosted for public interest with Nasby, a well-known postmaster in the district, speaking on current topics.
Judge Sheldon rules on divorce suits with three outcomes. Bradley versus Bradley awards Mrs Bradley 2900 in full. Schudt versus Schudt awards Mrs Schudt 120 per year from February 1. Mrs Brown awarded 75 per year in Brown versus Brown.
A local shop advertises a fall assortment including fists and sleigh bells offered at reduced prices. The note references Now's theme and marks a sale event in Ala12eb¢.
Forte Spring Trade receives daily shipments of Looka bits screws and builders materials from Hinmert and Stibgen. The fragment notes extensive stock in trade and ongoing inventory flow.
County items from across the region feature community events, small notices, and brief reports. Readers will find snippets on local meetings, school activities, and everyday happenings shaping nearby towns.
Mrs. M. M. Sheetz acts as agent in Freeport for the Florence Sewing Machine, which enjoys a well earned reputation. The machine is equal to any first class machine in the market and, in many respects, superior. tf.
The Jour NAL announces no charge for publishing notices of donation visits and religious meetings as long as they are concise and non personal. Readers who have information to share may submit it for free publication.
Emmert and Stibgen claim a reputation for keeping in store the best and most complete assortment of casting west of Chicago. Their stoves are of the best manufacture with modern improvements. They also offer a good range of house furnishing goods sold by hardware dealers.
Petroleum V Nasby, famed writer and lecturer, will deliver a lecture at Fry's Hall in Freeport on the evening of the 14th. His subject titled Cussed the Canaan has drawn praise from the Chicago press and is expected to draw a large audience. Tickets for reserved seats are on sale at Emmert & Burrells.
Citizens learned Mr. Sparks Randal, burned out recently, continues his business with renewed pace. He leases the basement of the old Presbyterian Church opposite the Pennsylvania House to fulfill orders with increased efficiency. He offers American and Italian marbles for monuments tombstones and countertops.
Ladies invited to visit Mrs. A. D Ferris on Stephenson Street near Chicago Street for a large stock of millinery goods and trimmings sold for cash at lower spring prices to clear room for new stock. Call at once to secure bargains.
In New Quarters Mr George Maynard moved his dry goods to a new store opposite the Court House. Mr William Sechrist will occupy the adjoining store. L T Munn and O V Munn moved into Maynard’s old space in Munn’s building. Butterfield Denton occupy the New York Store. Rooker Walker moved their news depot to Hettinger’s block.
The ladies, exercising leap year privileges, awarded Smythe the prize for stylish footwear. Smythe, a well known dealer at the corner store in Fry's Block, offers an excellent stock at low prices and invites customers to visit.
Krohn visits to restock and inspect novelties in meerschaum pipes and cigar-holders. His vast inventory supports a retail business rivaling wholesale houses as he ships goods nationwide. The article notes his honesty and fair dealing.
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