Basket Oolong Tea Sold Only at Best Store
The store of C. C. Best at 151 Stephenson Street offers Basket Oolong Tea for 1.25 dollars per pound, a single shop exclusive.
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C. C. Best
Stephenson Street
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1870
Page
5
McHenry's photograph shop offers sun and heart picture memories
The text argues that heart pictures prevail over sun pictures and pen pictures and notes that someone with a friend’s picture in the heart may still want a photograph to brighten the memory. It recommends McHenry's as the place to obtain the photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry
Cure for Chilblains Sold by Druggists Worldwide
For chilblains and frosted feet a universal war ranted cure is offered. Available for sale by all druggists. The advertisement promises relief in every instance and targets readers seeking treatment during cold weather.
Photographer on Stephen son Street Offers Unrivalled Tone
He leverages great experience in photography to produce pictures unrivalled for tone and finish. He can make all sizes and styles, defying competition in quality while keeping prices as low as the lowest. Located on Stephen son street, corner of Exchance, up stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorougly
Stephenson Street
Mrs Ferris Offers Holiday Millinery On Stephenson Street
Mrs Ferris of Stephenson Street runs a popular millinery and ladies fur furnishings store. She has stocked a fine lot for Christmas and New Year and, after long time in the trade, knows how to buy cheaply and sell at low prices.
Rhodes & Brother Offer Prime Meats and Lake Fish
Still continue to furnish their custom ers with the best meats game and fish to be had in the country. If you want the best of lake fish or a good roast of beef or a mutton chop call on Rhodes & Brother opposite the Soldiers' Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Brother
Soldiers’ Monument
Gold Medal Sewing Machine Agent at Clayton’s
An experienced Wheeler & Wilson agent is now located at G. M. Claytons dealer in paints oils and fancy goods. He will keep on hand a variety of machines and all related parts. Old machines adjusted and repaired by local agent A McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilson
G. M. Clayton’s
A. McDonough
Tobacco and Cigars at Kummerer's Store
Premium tobacco and cigars advertised by Kummerer's cigar store highlighting quality products and in-store offerings for customers seeking top tier smoking goods.
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Kummerer's
Royal Standard Double Warp Black Alpacas
Rest and Morgan advertise Royal Standard Double Warp Black Alpacas claiming superior color finish and lower price than any similar offering in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest & Morgan
Lanterns for kerosene oil by Lawver and Burchard
The celebrated tubular lantern for kerosene and oil lanterns of every description are offered for sale by Lawver and Burchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawver & Burchard’s
New Firm Bergman Robey & Kirk Opens in Bergman
Job printing options touted as best in the county with steam presses and large material stock. W. W. Robey joins Bergman & Kirk Farmers' Warehouse, forming Bergman Robey Kirk in a new brick building behind the court house. They list top farming machinery lines including Ramery Thresher, McCormick Harvesters, Sterling Corn Planter, Moline and Dixon Plows, Easterly Seeder, and related implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Warehouse
W. W. Robey
Bergman & Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Ramery
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling Corn Planter
For Sale Groceries at Co. C Bests 151 Stephenson Street
Advertisement notes groceries are for sale at Bests company location 151 Stephenson Street offering new and cheap goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Best's
Stephenson Street
Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Porter and Wright Agency
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs. Porter & Wright who act for sound U S companies including North American of New York Do not fail to have them write you a policy in this company TEGC C Best brings another cargo of tea from China via San Francisco offered at 125 per pound
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Frazier Wilcoxton
Stephenson St
jFree- Jus Capital
Pables
Fale
Nee Co
North America
Philaig
Lorillard Insust Company
New York
Phenix Insurance Co
SDE
Merchants’ Ins. Co
Asyetb
Charter Oak Life Branch Co
Messrs. Porter & Wright
United States
North American
Tegc. C. Best
Cina
San Fransisco
Mc Namara Boots and Shoes at Cost for 30 Days
Mc Namara offers entire stock of boots shoes overshoes extra lined archies and rubbers at cost and less than cost for thirty days to reduce stock before spring store improvements and reopening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Seed Corn for Sale Three Hundred Bushels Yellow Dent
S P Frazier offers 300 bushels of Yellow Dent seed corn in Wilcoxson's marble block. He asserts all tested kernels sprout and grow and invites farmers to inspect, plant, and verify viability locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon
S. P. Frazier
Heating Stoves at Low Prices Offered by Lawyer and Burchard
Heating stoves of all kinds for wood and coal offered at very low prices by Lawyer and Burchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer & Burchard’s
Francy Goods and Art Supplies Mixed in Freeport Store
A Freeport shop advertises paints oils glass sash and doors francy goods and musical instruments. It highlights paper hangings window shades cornices cords and tassels and notes G W Clayton’s Cottage Colors as the only genuine cottage color in the West along with a large stock of looking glasses and Bengt Pucker Books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Clayton
Bengt Pucker
Tandy Sells Boots and Shoes at Low Prices with Warranty
The ad notes boots and shoes are essential, praising Tandy for cheap prices and reliable warranties. He is accommodating and promises customers they receive goods as recommended. Give him a call.
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Tandy
Lawver and Burchard Store Sells Stuffers Cheap
A local advertisement notes low prices on various stuffers at Lawver and Burchard's, highlighting bargains for shoppers seeking inexpensive gifts or practical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawver & Burchard's
Charles H Packard Watches and Silver Goods
Mr Charles H Packard in Wilcoxons Marble Block offers American and Swiss watches from top manufacturers with warranty. Large stock of silver and silver plated ware for the holidays, praised for design and finish. Prices claimed to be as low as the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Packard
Wilcoxon
West
Hardware firm Sawyer and Burchard Crowded with Shoppers
The paper notes that while some merchants see dull trade, Sawyer and Burchard hardware store remains busy. It concludes their success comes from visible location, low prices, and a well stocked inventory, urging readers to visit for hardware needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer and Burchard
Imperial Stove sale at Lawver and Burchard
Imperial Cook and Imperial Stewart stoves offered for sale by Lawver and Burchard. Items available through local hardware outlets with price and contact details likely listed in the catalog. Sale promotes household cooking and heating options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Imperial Stewart
Lawver & Burchard’s
Right Side Up with Care at Krohn Tobacco Shop
Krohn the tobacco and cigar man invites customers to browse pipes tobacco pouches and the best cigar brands. He offers smoking tobacco fine cut plug chewing tobacco and related items to please lovers of the weed. Drop in and take a smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Stove outstanding at fairs promises superior heat
A base burning stove has taken the first premium over the Oriental Morning Glory Radiator and the Empire Gas Burner among others at the Ohio and Indiana State Fairs this fall. It claims to give more heat from the same fuel than any base burner on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Cronkrite Grocery Assures Low Prices and Prompt Delivery
Fresh groceries and provisions available at E L Cronkrite on Stephenson Street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods delivered promptly anywhere in the city with no extra charge and guaranteed to be as recommended. Prices kept fair and reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ll. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
New Remedy Dr Caner’s Cephalacea Sells Fast
The piece touts Dr Caner’s Cephalacea as a quick effective headache remedy now widely used. It notes availability at druggists and cites strong demand. It mentions the sale of over two hundred baskets of the “Oolong Tea” by C C Best at 151 Stephenson Street, priced at 1.25 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Best
Stephenson Street
Diffenbaugh Confectionery Moves to New Location
J. D. Diffenbaugh relocates his confectionery and fruit store three doors east in Fry's Block. The updated shop promises a larger stock and lower prices, with customers invited to visit the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Fry's Block
Diffenbaugh
Lena Lena Lena News Roundup in The Star
The Star reports MceEathron Brothers auctioning goods. A. I. Wilkinson buys Charles Leeb interest in the agricultural business. A donation supper honors Rev. F. Bower at Melathron’s Hall. West Point debating club considers electing town officers for workers’ welfare. Jim Newcomer receives an Indian pipe and plans to use it until marriage. John McPhilliga roams Lena on the war path amid a vinegar factory. Revival meetings continue at Lena Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
MceEathron Brothers
A. I. Wilkinson
Charles Leeb
F. Bower
Melathron’s Hall
West Point
Jim Newcomer
the Star
John McPhilliga
Lena
Steam Mill for Sale at Auction in City
Advertisement notes sale of Halderman Steam Mill in this city on April 15 1870. Mill is described as excellent and millers should attend. Considerable personal property will be sold at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halderman
Local Notables Return Home and Monument Updates
Gen J W Shaffer returns from Washington in good health and may depart soon for a Mor mon post. Hon John A Clark visits Ft Scott Kansas and appears well. Capt H H Woodbury visits the city after service in the 46th. Editors from Carroll County Gazette and Dixon Telegraph praised. Polo town collector election noted. Marble tablets for soldiers monument completed lettering and inscriptions prepared, bronze statues progress rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shaffer
Washington
John A. Clark
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Clark
Fort Scott
H. H. Woodbury
46Th
Jack Howlett
Carroll County Gazette
A. C. ‘Bardwell
Dixon Telegraph and Herald
Dixon Telegraph’ and Herald
Bardwell
Ben Shaw
Ogle County Press
Polo People
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County
Sparks Randall
M. Laurance
Lena
Presbyterians' Stephenson Street Church Becomes Temporary Courtroom
The old Presbyterian church on Stephenson street is being fitted up to serve as a court room during the construction of the new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Stephenson Street
Cedarville Temperance Lectures Draw Mixed Reactions
Rev. Rybolt of Bloomington began lectures in Cedarville on February 6 delivering four on Temperance and two on Babylon and Our Country. Despite crowding on free nights, paid admissions failed. a temperance division and Good Templars lodge grew, but overall costs of the lectures remained doubtful for John B. Gough. Constance Lodge No. 987 installed new officers and members for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Song of Temperance
Lodgdir Good Templars
Wright
W.V.T. Weber Addams
W. R
Lizzie Barber
W. A.S
Charles Clingman
F.S. Lewis Fry
W. M. Miss Hartzell
I.G. Roy
J. N. Lynn
W. C. G. W. Barber
Proceedings of Farmers Club Damascus 1870 Meeting
Minutes read and approved. Communications from a Delaware gentleman seeking farmer club formation info and from Hon H C Burchard. H B Adams spoke on the club as social school for speaking. Mrs S B Train read Household Economy essay and a discussion followed. Gentlemen topic Wheat preparation postponed with question about replanting. Ladies subject Health planned for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Delaware
H. C. Burchard
Raluye
Tadies
Cor. Soc
Boot and Shoe firm eyes big spring stock expansion
Staver and Snyder of At the Sign of the Big Boot announce ongoing strong business in boots and shoes. W J Snyder junior plans New York Boston trips to secure larger spring stock as trade grows. Bargains promised as winter stock clears in coming 30 days. Fairbairn seeks aid for Ridott camp victims and urges neighbors to bring clothing and food. A pocket-book with cash and a note to Kleckner was found on Oak Street and turned in for owner recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Snyder
New York
Boston
Fairbairn
Hidott
Pecatonica
Ridott
William Swanzey
Oak Street
Kleckner
Death by boiler explosion kills Henry Reber in Dayton
Henry Reber, late of this county, was killed by a boiler explosion at the agricultural establishment of B C Taylor in Dayton Ohio on February 7 170 He served in the Army and was adjutant of the Dayton Post GA R at the time of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
Henry Reber
Staan
B.C. Taylor
Dayton
Ohio
GA. R
New Quarters for Sromnist and Lemon Tailors
Sromnist and Lemon Merchant-Tailors and Clothiers will move to a larger store at City Block No. 123 Stephenson street next week, with manufacturing rooms on the second floor between Best & Morgan and A. Pelton & Co. The move signals ongoing enterprise and fair dealing by the firm. Susan B. Anthony reportedly nursed a baby recently, bringing tears to many, including the child. The Tepsichorean Society met at Oxcar Taylor’s residence, while a Sociable was hosted by Judge Purinton, both noted as pleasant winter events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Sromnist & Lemon
Stephenson Street
Best & Morgan
A. Pelton & Co
Pss
Tepsichorean Society
Oxcar ‘Taylor
Purinton
Dedication of New Church in Freeport March Sabbath
Providence permits the New Church on Church Jill Salem Evangelical Q Church to be dedicated on Sabbath March 6. Rev T G Colwell of Cleveland to officiate. Weekday services noted March 2 3 4 5 with sermons by regional ministers. Morning 10 a m afternoon 3 p m and evening 7 p m. A cordial invitation to attend and witness the dedication of this new temple. Byers pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Jill
Salem
Cleveland
Bf. E
Elliot
Second Presbyterian Church
Hardin
Embury M. i
Colwell
God
DB. Byers
Mssnexn
Gough Lecture Draws Largest Fall Audience at Opera House
Executive Committee of the Agricultural Society meets on Saturday and appoints a committee including Mosers Jerre Patiyon I W Guiteau J Davis R W Ankony C H Rosensteil and J K Schofield to attend the Bloomington convention on March 21 1870 about the Industrial Institute. Kerche Turvverein promises another Musquorade on March 1 next Tuesday with expected crowded attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gough
Opera House
Kerche Turvverein
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