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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1868
Page
5
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Lee Reliing offers refined clothing and affordable fashion in Fry's Block while Sechrist auctions off stock before moving. J. & J. H. McNamindra's boot store on Stephen son Street gains praise for good prices and steady trade as Chester and E.M. Sheller advertise Eureka Farm sales. A deadly wagon accident on Ork Street claimed a girl’s life and injured another. Ticknor & Fields advertise Christmas readings. local church notices report revival progress and a Washington’s Birthday Grand Ball hosted by Steamer Hose Company No. A with a detailed dance program.
Freeport residents formed a sleighing party that visited Shannon and received homage from Carroll County Gazette readers. A deputation of elderly bachelors and beardless youths, plus “sweat sixteens,” arrived to a lit Sizer House. The evening featured dancing and parlor amusements as Prof Shaw’s students joined the festive crowd.
In the midst of business dullness, photographer Win McHenry continues steady work producing portraits ambrotypes and sun pictures at his gallery over Staver's store. Prices on ready made clothing and tailor goods have been reduced after moving to Hoftinger's Block. The firm boasts top stock and urges spring buyers to visit before shopping elsewhere.
I endure a painful root situation but Drs Kingsley and Mills used laughing gas to ease the extraction. The procedure removed my toothache in seconds with no conscious awareness and no after effects unlike chloroform. I now fear dentistry no longer and recommend their services to readers troubled by aching or decayed teeth.
Mrs Wilson calls attention to Grover & Baker sewing machines praising stitch beauty elasticity and ease of use with direct thread from spools no hand stitching required. She also offers 45 stock of millinery goods at low prices and invites buyers to view her inventory.
The Torrent Hose Company showed a new looking hose cart which was actually a thoroughly overhauled machine by John Klapp costing 150. John Gosmin is building a new two wheeled hose cart for Steamer Hose Company at 150. H Shrenkler is crafting an elegant coal cart for Steamer at 50. Henry Settley supervised the work as fire marshal, ensuring first class results.
A crowd praised the promenade concert with remarks about attire, noting superior dress and refinement. The event, held at Hettinger’s Hall, drew praise for style and elegance in the city.
The piece notes objections to Gen Logan for governor and hints at political maneuvering. It announces Mrs Lander in town performing Elizabeth at a local hall, praising her Chicago reviews. It also reports William A Van Brocklin buying Bulkley & Cutler’s grocery and plans to run the store, advertising high cash prices for country produce.
A notice notes Col Rodearmol intends building a large steam grist mill opposite Hallbook and Smallwood’s warehouse. The mill will include late improvements and will ease trips for farmers coming to town to trade and mill grain.
Invitation to a social party at Hottinger's Hall for Prof Shaw’s benefit and a Plymouth Hall meeting. local merchants advertise confectionery groceries oysters and beverages. Steamer Hose Co meeting Thursday. Diffenbaugh and others promote fresh fruit oysters and health products. Emmert & Patterson announce sash doors and mouldings. Freeport Agricultural Works touts Mauny Bell and Mowe implement improvements for 1807.
An historic ad describes City Crockery Store near Brewster Hour offering a wide stock of table cutlery, silver plate, Britannia and Linens, toilet ware, and carving knives. It boasts ivory handled items, children’s forks, and ready repairs for boots and shoes, underscoring shop variety and quality.
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