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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1868
Page
5
Court remains in session with an adjournment over Christmas and a heavily attended week of the Bradley divorce trial. Testimony and details are deemed unfit for publication in this sheet, with coverage limited to papers like the Chicago Times.
Readers are reminded where to find the city’s best oysters during holiday demand. The article asserts Diffenbaugh offers top quality with the “None such” oysters ready to sell by the can or serve by the dish to suit customers.
A terse plea notes some subscribers owe for many issues. The speaker invites payment or to cancel if the reader dislikes the paper, while joking about borrowing and reading it weekly despite nonpayment.
Excitement over rich fancy goods, trimmings, bonnets and items to beautify the female form continues at Mrs Ferris establishment on Stephenson Street. Ladies visit repeatedly, drawn by the display and urge to purchase gems of beauty for themselves or friends as the rush continues.
Ticknord Fields issues Part 2 featuring The Metempsychosis The Uninvited The Bellows Mender of Ly ong The Smallchange Family The Scotsman s Tale The Blacksmiths of Holsby A Penitent Confession. Stories are unfamiliar to today’s readers yet fresh readable and printed in clear biblie type. Fifty cents per number. Available from Ticknor and Fields Boston or postpaid.
Bartlett's Block shopkeepers J and J Roche announce a large new stock of overcoats dress goods suits and undergarments to be sold at prices to clear stock prior to moving to Hettinger's Block. Shoppers are urged to inspect the selection before winter purchases.
Wa McHenry announces revival of pocket handkerchief portraits and other fashions, offering photographs on handkerchiefs and various fabrics and objects, including hats, boots, and even doors and pots, with a siege of cheeky claims about durability and display.
A well dressed man waiting for a fast train at the depot suffered a fit on Friday morning. He was carried to the baggage room and appeared to recover before witnesses left. His name and residence could not be learned.
Fairbanks scales have won the top premium at the Paris Exposition and at Western State Fairs this year. The public trust in Fairbanks scales is shown by four decades of steady sales growth, outpacing all previous periods.
The lending establishment of its kind in the country offers a vast holiday stock at Ford & Wise’s with full ranges of gold and silver watches, jewelry, fine ware, pins, earrings, bracelets, and a wealth of fancy goods. The store emphasizes its comprehensive assortment and readiness for holiday shoppers with advertising highlighting the selection.
Dr Knapp formerly of New York who has visited Freeport for ten years and cured many chronic diseases including cancer and eye and ear ailments can be consulted at the Howard House Tuesday January 7th. Consultation free.
After New Year dinner, plan for guests who want a smoke. Buy a box of Youngman & Brubaker's Logans to have on hand for the festive season. Do not do things by halves during this joyous time.
The Ladies of the First M. I. Church announce a Friday evening festival in the old Presbyterian Church building. Oysters, peaches and cream, and other season delicacies will be served, with admission of ten cents. Caterer is J. H. Prescott, Esq. The society seeks liberal patronage for its first event of the season.
Extensive preparations are being made for a masquerade to be held at Fry's Hall on the ard of February under the Turnverein Society. Citizens discuss costumes as the city anticipates two masquerade balls this winter.
A gentleman dancing with a lady at Fry’s Hall Fireman’s Ball tripped as his foot snagged the lady’s skirt. He fell hard, the purters were momentarily tangled, and onlookers and participants took the brief stumble in good humor.
John B Gough will deliver two lectures at Fry's Hall on the evenings of the 9th and 16th inst. Reserved seats are available at Emmett and Burrell's bookstore, and attendees are urged to secure tickets promptly.
The city announces four lectures by Prof HL Youmans of New York on January 18 20 21 and 22. His prior visits have built a strong reputation as an able and interesting lecturer.
A shooting event took place at Greenwood Garden on Christmas Day but drew only a small crowd, with attendees noting the modest turnout and low spectator interest.
Mr. A. Pelton of J. C. Dwight & Co. suffered a tumble when stepping aside into an open trap door and fell to the cellar. He was unconscious briefly but recovered with only a cut behind the left ear. The incident prompts congratulations on the narrow escape and no serious injury.
The Turnverins staged a dramatic performance and ball at Fry's Hall on Monday evening, which concluded with the usual pleasant ease and good spirits throughout the event.
Obituary notes the death of Francis E. Dakin a respected Freeport chemist and longtime friend of the paper. Born 1828 New Hartford New York he studied at Hamilton College and Gottingen Germany before teaching chemistry in Albany and later co founding a business in Illinois He leaves a large family his wife having died last year Pneumonia caused his illness and funeral rites were held at Zion Church with burial next day
A Baileyville man fell into a newly dug 30 foot well one week before last. Remarkably he was not injured and returned to work within minutes, according to the bulletin.
Messrs Brown Son Co report a fine lot from Joliet State Penitentiary including arm chairs rocking chairs high chairs and settees in ample supply and elegant design. They also offer the Webber heater or drum praised for heating a second story from a stove below and built on sound scientific principles.
The Christmas trees at several churches on Christmas Eve were splendid and brought joy to many, especially those who received the elegant presents. The reporter was visiting a sick friend that evening and could not attend the events as hoped, planning a fuller account later.
Smythe continues steady business in Stephenson County selling boots and shoes at low figures with small profits. His large stock ensures easy selection for shoppers. Those who have not visited should visit soon to see the wide range available.
A passenger train on the Western Union road ran off the track near the depot Tuesday evening after press time. The derailment occurred with light speed and caused only minor damage as the train was not at full headway.
The Corner Store on Chiargo and Stephenson Streets draws large crowds daily as Stine & Bra. offer cheap clothing and a constant influx of goods. The busy scene suggests strong demand and steady turnover for the merchandise at the corner shop.
During a Tuesday firemen parade a team of barges hitched to a post on Stephenson Street frightened by the music and broke loose. They halted in front of Walton's store before gaining speed, avoiding a runaway incident.
The Steam Fire Engine and Hose Companies parade traveled through Stephenson and Galena streets to the Court House square for a trial of the new engine. The water jet reached 190 feet, higher than the Presbyterian spire, amid ball festivities at ity's Hall with 75 to 80 couples dancing and a late supper at the Howard House. Proceeds are expected to fund a new parade banner.
Jacob Krohn is presented as a well known regional tobacco dealer with a large stock and long daily hours. The piece notes his store opens early and stays open late six days a week and his readiness to serve customers seeking wholesale and retail cigar trade.
Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve drew large congregations at both the German and English Catholic Churches in the city. The services continued past 2 o clock in the morning at the German Church.
Christmas Day brought a quiet town as most businesses closed and observers marked the anniversary with little ceremony. Episcopal services were noted though details of other observances were unclear. Weather featured a general thaw and unseasonably mild conditions.
In town, M. D. Chamberlin's shop offers fur hats caps gloves and robes at low prices. Call before buying and visit the Fry's Block corner store to take home fine goods.
The Saengerbund Society held a social event at Hettinger’s new hall on Friday evening last week. The article offers no definite details on the purpose or outcome of the gathering.
Mrs M M Sheetz continues to offer Florence sewing machines in the city. The seller notes a large number of units available and reports they are giving general satisfaction. The machines are praised as among the best in the market.
J M Hill remains thriving at his popular dry goods store next to the Second National Bank. He is always on hand to accommodate customers and display his fine goods. Visit him today.
The Freeport area announces completion of a birdseye view map project. An agent visited a week, but many subscribers could not be seen, so maps are left at the Freeport news depot opposite the Post Office. A few extra gale maps remain, but supply is limited and buyers should call immediately.
Lena residents are invited to another dance at Osburn's hall this Wednesday evening. Local organizers encourage attendance for a social gathering and community enjoyment at the Lena venue.
Mr J P Norman of Rockford extends a kind invitation to a select party at Brown's Hall in Rockford on New Year's Eve. Though unable to attend, the sender expresses gratitude and would accept if possible.
We acknowledge Mr Geo Spencer of Forence station for a Christmas turkey donated to our editorial larder and express gratitude. Mr Chas Strouhacker of the Winneshiek saloon also presented a bottle of German wine, praised as superior, sold locally by Mr Strouhacker.
J Robson and Bros in Hettingers new Block gain daily by their liberal and gentlemanly treatment of customers. The firm bids fair to become the leading dry goods house in this city. Their store is pleasant and easy of access with a large and well assorted stock.
Friday evening Capt. W. G. Barnes left his horse unhitched near the barn door for a moment while he entered the house. The frightened horse bolted, tore the buggy, and charged through the yard and over a wood pile. It burst through a wire fence and dashed downtown dragging the buggy until stopped. The horse suffered a severe flank cut. A clear warning to never leave a horse untied.
The Lena Star reports a joyous Christmas with religious services across town and cheerful gifts for children. A Santa Claus pack, a charity gift distribution at McEathron's Hall drew cheers, followed by remarks by Rev. W. H. Senoch and a children's collation. An Orburns Hall dance closed the celebrations.
It is comforting when hunger strikes to have a pleasant place like Prescott’s nearby where one can run across the street and within minutes enjoy a good meal served in regular city style. If you have not visited yet, Prescott’s invites you to drop by and see what he can do.
The Lena Stay reports an about eighty year old man named Shont living near Elder Deans fell on the ice last Sunday morning and fractured a leg. He is recovering under Dr. Byers care. Oyster Depot J/D. vilteyvaugh will not undersell oysters down to 60 cents a can.
An early 20th century advertisement notes Goto J Mayer and Sons offering bread and initial stationery at 34-12-w3 and 32 Green. crackers at 82 th. canned and dried fruit at 32 J Mayer and Sons.
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