Holidays Stir Public Life In Local Churches And Clubs
Readers report Christmas trees at two churches entertaining families and children. Revival meetings run by Methodists. Diphtheria patients improving amid a mucous membrane epidemic. The Pleasant Viewers host a weekly lyceum. The Tammanies led by Will Walkey presented a school-house exhibition. Union prayer week planned by Presbyterians and Evyanguval churches.
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Lyceum
Tammanies
Will Walkey
W. W. Walkey
Ex-Rebel Governor Candidate Letter From Gen Mahone
Petersburg December 13 1876 General Mahone writes thanking a Norfolk organizer for plans to honor Lost Cause soldiers with a monument on the 14th He recalls Spotsylvania and vows to honor Confederate dead and inspire future generations with valor and patriotism signed by W A Mahone and W Ett Portsmouth Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Mahone
Petersburg
Dean Maser
Nolle
Niemeyer
Spotsylvania
William Matione
W.ett
Portsmouth
Notable Cincinnati speaker to lecture on Hard Times Causes
Samuel F. Cary of Cincinnati, a Greenback candidate and famed public speaker, plans a February lecture on Hard Times and their Causes. Tickets at Rubery's book-store. proceeds to support a local memorial monument project in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Cary
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gien
Cary
Furs and Buffalo Robes Sell Cheap at Wilcoxons Hatter
Local shop Wilcoxons Hatter in the Opera House Block advertises the cheapest furs and buffalo robes. The listing highlights low prices to attract shoppers seeking winter garments and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon's
Opera
Piano to Rent and assorted goods advertised
An advertisement offers a Chickering-86 piano for rent at one month. It directs inquiries to Walter Diffenbaugh. Also promoted are pure maple syrup California comb honey buckwheat flour from Burrell Bros, and a tea sale via Mrs C C Wilson's millinery. Mattie H Wilson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Diffenbaugh
California
Burrell Bros
Rooms for rent with furnishings described on Jackson street
Inquire at this office or at the second house west of M Krinbill's on Jackson street. Also two good lower rooms to rent, furnished or unfurnished.
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M. Krinbill
Jackson Street
Wilcoxon Hatter Promotes Winter Gloves Sale at Opera House
Wilcoxon the Hatter in Opera House Block advertises winter gloves and buck stacks at cost. The notice emphasizes wholesale pricing and limited stock.
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Wilcoxon
Opera House
Insurance policy notice from 1877 in Freeport
Report promptly to the undersigned if holding Insurance Policy No 11938 from Ben Franklin Ins Co of Alleghany Pa. Policy lost while Bright and Barton agency. if found, it is null and void. Freeport January 2 1877 By order of the Company K T Stabeck Mununs Building Buffalo robes offered cheap at home.
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Ben Franklin Ins. Co
Alleghany
Bright & Barton
Freeport
K. T. Stabeck
Munun
Winter Gloves At Cost At Wilcoxons Hatter Opera House Block
Winter gloves offered at cost price at Wilcoxons Hatter in the Opera House Block. Limited stock and sale dates not specified.
The Place to Buy at W. W. Robey Store
Advertisers praise W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for pure teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. They cite low prices and door delivery as key benefits and urge shoppers to remember Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
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W. W. Robey
Knowlton
Robey
Kingsley and Mills Move Rental Office to Elson's Corner
Kingsley and Mills have removed their rental office to the corner over Elson's jewelry store, opposite the First and Second National Banks, where they offer large and convenient rooms better suited to their business. Miss Aurand re opens her drawing and painting school in Munn's Building and will receive pupils on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week.
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Kingsley & Mills
Elson’s Jewelry Store
First
Second National Banks
Aurand
Munn
Employment Seekers Invited to Tem perance Reading Rooms
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with those in charge of the Temperance Reading Rooms so potential employers can locate them.
No War but Reduced Prices Near the Monument
8S. W. Chapman has bought out partner Mr. Colling's interest and will sell groceries provisions and canned fruits at low prices with free home delivery. Remember Chapman for best goods at lowest prices. Having tried his groceries we speak from experience. Also note Fifield and Brainerd's stock is sold cheap for Christmas presents.
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W. Chapman
Mr. Colling
Chapman
Stine's Star Clothing House Ad Offers Elegant Overcoats and Suits
An advertisement promotes Stine's Star Clothing House with an elegant stock of overcoats and suits at sale prices. Also featuring American Cologne for ladies and gentlemen, and a phosphorus destroyer for pest control. Swarts & Stocking advertise fragrances and a music scholar position seeks teachers. BunRELYS Bros lists raisins and related goods.
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Steinway & Sons
Marshall & Wendell
Bacon & Raw
Burdett
Stine
Star Clothing House
Broad's repair shop offers sewing machines and tools
The Magic Ink-stand at Broad's repairs all sewing machines and repairs, sells machine needles and oils through A. Dahl in J. F. Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House. Fi field & Brainerd sell knives spoons and forks at low sale prices store opposite the Monument. Provisional Assignee A Carlipr. Journal Office bindery offers neat durable binding.
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A. Dahl
J. F. Dittmann
Exchange Street
Court House
Fifield & Brainerd’s
Monument
A. Carlipr
Journal Office
Residence for Sale on Lir con Avenue by H W Upp
Offer for sale my residence on Lir con Avenue with easy terms.Listing identifier 2132 tf. Estate owner H W Upp announces sale details and contact for purchase.
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Lircon Avenue
Tf. H.W. Upp
Kansas Pacific Homestead and Related Advertisements
The Kansas Pacific Homestead offers information on the five million acres granted for the railroad's belt from the road to Denver, with liberal credit and low prices. It promises factual, well-supported content and free circulation, plus contact details for inquiries. Also advertised are the New Family Shuttle sewing machine at 30 dollars and Dr Roback’s Unriva led Stomach Bitters for stomach ailments with local agent contact.
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Kansas Pacific
Land Department
Kansas Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas
Congress
Denver City
Colorado
Atlantic
United States
Supreme Court
West
Dow's Liver Cure Promises Quick Gains and Health
A local merchant reports gaining fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The advertisement claims the remedy treats stomach and liver disorders, promotes digestion, and cleanses bile to improve flesh gain. N.A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking stock the product and offer a $500 reward for any cure the medicine cannot achieve.
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Dow
N.A. Draper and
Swarts & Stocking
Wanted At This Office 1000 Volumes of Magazines
Office seeks one thousand magazines offered at bed rock prices. Buyer should contact the office for terms and delivery arrangements. Original issue details not specified in available text.
Hale's Conaud Cordial Cures Colds and Coughs Boosts Child Health
In this era of extreme weather and prevalent colds and sore throats for children, physicians praise Hale's Conaud Cordial. N A Draper, the local druggist, guarantees a cure or money back after half the bottle, noting its pleasant taste and suitability for children.
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Hale
N. A. Draper
Brown's ink-stand and premium apples offer
Brown's advertises a life lasting self-supplying ink-stand and fresh winter apples from New York and Michigan, including Greenings Spitzenburgs Northern Spies Seek-no-farthers Swaars Baldwins. Every barrel guaranteed at 2.50 dollars per barrel. Burrell Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad’s
Brown’s
New York
Michigan
Baldwins
Burrell Bros
For Rent at the Martin Homestead Head of Galena Street
Classified line states a rental offer for the Martin homestead at the head of Galena Street with inquiries directed to John A. Martin.
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Martin
Galena Street
John A. Martin
Pioneer Clothing House Shows Largest Stock in Market
We invite you to compare our prices and selection of clothing cloths cassimeres and furnishings at the old Pioneer Clothing House Stine's Corner with the belief that our stock is the best and largest ever offered in this market.
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Pioneer Clothing
Stine’s Corner
Local Retailers and Medicines Advertised in City Pages
Stines Pioneer Clothing House offers latest collars and neckties. The Tobacco House run by Jacob Krohn promotes cigars such as Krolin's Own and Sabrina Havana. Castoria marketed as a safe, pleasant remedy for children and adults. Centaur Liniments claim cures for many bodily ailments. White and Yellow Liniments target human and animal use.
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Jacob Krohn
Krolin
Sabrina
Local remedy praised for coughs and bronchial complaints
Dr Morris syrup of tar and wild cherry described as a reliable staple pulmonary remedy selling well at Emmert and Burrell with trial and large sizes priced to suit. Also promoting Prof Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup as effective and pleasant with no physic. Ad notes Pronger House Svmu’s Corner offering better fit and lower prices at a trusted Westside shop.
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Morris
Emmert & Burrell
Parkers
Bill
Pronger
Svmu’s
Binding Prices Slashed as Hard Times Hit Journal Bindery
The Journal bindery announces reduced binding prices to help customers cope with economic hardship. Lower costs aim to boost patronage while sustaining production and services.
Joseph Rhodes Resumes at 89 Stephenson Street
Joseph Rhodes, the popular butcher, has resumed business at his old stand 89 Stephenson Street after a short vacancy. He promises the best shop in the city and ahead in quality of meats, inviting his old friends to call at his fine shop.
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Joseph Rhodes
Stephenson Street
Joseph
Prices Down Way Down and Goods the Best
Cheap John John R. Wagner offers the lowest prices and the best groceries opposite the Brewster House. Wagner, a long time local grocer, invites customers to call at his store to be convinced of the astonishing low prices and large stock.
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John
John R. Wagner
Brewster House
John Wagner
Castoria Derived From Old Physician's Gentle Laxative
An 20 year claim outlines Dr Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Massachusetts creating Castoria a palatable honeyed laxative preserving Castor Oil while avoiding its harsher effects. The product has been used in his practice with success especially for children and is being introduced to the public widely.
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Samuel Pitcher
Barnstable
Muss
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