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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1878
Page
5
Advertising rates are listed with per line charges and yearly caps. Business card notices may run up to five lines at five dollars annually. additional lines incur per-line fees. Reading-column business notices are ten cents per line for the first insertion, five cents for each subsequent insertion. Richards & Co. Proprietors.
At the Bist ult election A J Bidgen was re elected superintendent. T D Wilcoxon and treas B Hazen assistants with W B Thomas as secretary. Mis Jennie Heard re elected treas. L Welch as sistant B Wilson. General HQ from Washington to North Carolina signals smooth re appointment for P M. Robbie Rice cites best laid plans of mice and men.
The Iinvis Central Railroad earned the gratitude of communities along its line for providing a free train from Freeport to Dixon on Sunday for Judge Heaton's funeral. The service was supervised by P. J. Murphy, the road’s agent in the city, and all praised the manager for his efforts.
Senator Alc Clellan visited the city last Thursday and rode in a journalist's car. Judge William Rowley of Galena made a flying visit on Friday. Captain William Cox of Winslow is in town today. Freeport Journal letters thank the paper for fair treatment of charges against them as the German Insurance Company case is dismissed. Leonard Swett to speak at the Opera House Saturday evening January 5, offering a Lincolnesque reminiscence with proceeds to the Temperance cause.
Fragmentary report shows a court dismissing the arson case as prosecutors fail to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt while the defense argues the evidence is insufficient. The scene includes a dramatic moment as observers note the abrupt end of the proceedings.
Miss Ella E Munn 15 daughter of the defendant testified with poise as her father faced a serious charge. The courtroom scenes moved many observers as the Clerk broke down before taking the oath and the judge helped administer it.
At L Z Farwell’s nation house yesterday Mr Willard Brown presented Joseph Brown with a gold watch in a speech praising his brotherly virtues. New Year’s day was widely observed with bright weather, lively visits, and superb refreshments as ladies and gentlemen enjoyed elaborate decorations and a festive mood.
The affidavit recounts alleged conspiracy to indict Griffith and Scofield, with claims of personal betrayal by Griffith and manipulation by others. It describes attempts to have the case dismissed, financial temptations, and a tense plea for restraint while detailing reputational damage and distress surrounding the suit.
A historical notice describes a Grand Jury indictment process with testimony cited as overwhelming by the State's Attorney. The author claims no prior knowledge of attempts to procure indictments and mentions involvement with insurance and a German company in the prosecution context. The piece references a witness exchange with Mr. Scofield regarding Mr. Fry’s indictment status.
At the city pastoral residence on Christmas morning Rev Byers unites Isaac R Wagner and Lettie Stocks of Eleroy N. Another Durand ceremony joins Geo J Johnson and Dora A Young on December 25 by Rev Haseltine. Harrison weddings unite Martin Flint with Jennie E Grattan on December 24 and Marsden Vince of Durand with Flora Cross of Lavna on December 27. Dakota couple Wilson T Walker and Kate Zimmerman wed at the bride’s home. A Reifsnyder weds Sarah Cary in this city December 20. Alfred Whitacre of Belvidere marries Ellen A Straub of Shannon on December 27.
Our Changeful Climate Makes a reliable remedy for Throat and Lung Disorders necessary in every household. Parker's Ginger Tonic cures Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, and even Consumption if used in time. It strengthens stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces while cleansing waste from blood and fortifying the system. It also aids Dyspepsia headaches nervousness heart palpitations wakefulness and other ills. Sold 1.00 per bottle from Swarts & Stocking with 15 cents sample.
A compilation of 1876 letters praising Golden Relief and Fenner’s remedies for neuralgia cough and lung issues. Mentions sales notes from J D Hiller and W dU Meldren, endorsements from A Drake Brady's Bend Pa, and Mrs C Knox Cleveland Ohio. Also references to Harpers Magazine volumes and Winter Caps Gloves and Ladies Furs sold by Wilcox.
Boschee s German Syrup is touted as a curative for throat and lung diseases after two million four hundred thousand free samples were distributed in three years. Druggists nationwide recommend it and offer 10 cent sample bottles and 74 cent regular bottles. Swarts Stocking sells the remedy.
A rotary valve side action Boat Cornet with fixtures and a black walnut case is offered. Inquiries may learn more by contacting the Journal Office.
An archival item notes attention to editing and a Reverend Peter Haynes of Watson Michigan regarding alleged efficacy of a so called Great English Remedy. The language hints at a historical marketing or public notice context related to trade and remedies.
A Pleasant Duty endorses Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds stating it reliably relieves severe coughs and asthma or bronchitis quickly. The remedy is pleasant to taste harmless and guaranteed to give relief with trial bottles free offered by Enmertz Burret Freeport HI.
A 19th century notice in the Allegan Journal promotes a final Grand Excursion to Southwest Kansas leaving Freeport on Wednesday January 16 at 1 20 pm. The route will pass through Topeka Emporia Florence Peabody Newton Hutchinson Sterling Great Bend Larned and Kansas City. J F Wrurson district agent for the A. J. and S. F. R. R. handles sales and circulars.
Unclaimed letters listed for Freeport Illinois area include names such as Bethe Hans Le Todi yore T'Sa ler Naris Frank and others. The entry notes postal office hours and instructions for inquiring for ads regarding returns and letter advertisements.
Stockholders are warned of the annual meeting to be held at the company’s bank in Freeport on the 8th of 1878 at 10 AM. Directors Strunk Snyder and Chose term expirations to be addressed. Proxy allowed. Also announces sale of wall paper and window shades at cost and various flour and buckwheat prices.
One block west of Union School Building in May, F O. Minter advertises good boarding at reasonable rates. The brief indicates affordable lodging options and a local contact in May for potential boarders seeking nearby accommodations.
A local endorsement promotes W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for tea coffee sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. It emphasizes pure quality low prices and home delivery.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Freeport for election of directors and other business will be held at the banking office on Sunday in January 1878 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. George F. DuForust ishier, President. December 1, 1877.
For sale or trade offer lists a house and 11 acres in a hind corner at Elk and West streets. Terms described as easy and trade possible in part for Western lands in Alabama. The notice includes a query about painting services and promotes hardware store items at 89 Stephenson St upstairs in Henp Kounty with vague machine oil mentions.
A $100 scholarship at Rock River University in Dixon is offered. Also advertised is a furniture sale with over 11,000 square feet of stock, including parlor and chamber sets, to be sold at greatly reduced prices for 60 days.
Readable text shows Pure Gardens with gloves and directions directed to Swarts and Stocking at the Drag Posite. Court House references imply a local business or sale note.
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