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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1870
Page
5
Grocery and Provisions at Stephenson Street Store
Fresh groceries and provisions available at the store on Stephenson Street. Goods delivered promptly to any city area without extra charge. All items guaranteed to be as recommended and offered at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rite
Stephenson Street
Net
Stine & Brother Offer Winter Clothing at Cost
Stine and Brother advertise at the corner selling their winter clothing at cost with bargains that will astonish buyers. The notice urges readers to visit Stíne's for any winter apparel, as highlighted by Freeport Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine & Brother
Stiné's
Elegant. That Basket Oolong Tea sold at dG store
Elegant note lists Oolong Tea sold only at the dG store located at 131 Stephenson Street priced at $1.25 per pound. The message references the store and pricing but lacks broader context or additional items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dg. Best
Stephenson Street
Oldest settler hosts Christmas dinner with 32 grandchildren
D.W. GeMallory, a longtime settler in the county, gathered for a Christmas feast attended by thirty-two of his grandchildren. Two grandchildren were still absent, prompting remark on the heritage of the community.
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Hsg
Bergman Robey Kirk Firm Formed In Bergman
W W Robey has bought an interest in Farmers Warehouse Bergman and Kirk the firm now Bergman Robey and Kirk. They occupy a new brick building behind the Court House and offer Romely Indiana Thresher McCormick Harvesters Sterling Corn Planter and Sheller Moline Plows Dixon Plows Easterly Seeder and other farming implements. The Freeport Journal under Gen Atkins shows a modern dress and improved editorials rivaling Chicago publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
W. W. Robey
Bergman & Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Romely
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling
Moline
Dixon
Freeport, Journal
Gen. Atkins
Freeport
Chicago
Freeport News
Tandy Sells Boots and Shoes at Low Prices and Stands Behind Goods
The article notes boots and shoes are essential, praising Tandy for keeping to this line and offering very cheap prices. He is accommodating and warrants his goods, giving buyers confidence they receive items that meet recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy
Threshing machine accident injures Jacob Lapp
Jacob Lapp of Lancaster township had his thumb caught in threshing machine cogs while oiling the gears and required amputation after the injury. Dr. McKim performed the surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lapp
Lancaster Township
McKim
Masquerade Ball Set for Turner’s Hall Tuesday Night
A Masquerade Ball will be held at Turner’s Hall in this city on Tuesday night January 18 1870 with grand preparations underway. German friends are known for putting on good masquerades and urge everyone to prepare for the event.
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Turners Hall
Peat fertilizer and peat beds in Stephenson County
A local column discusses neglected resources in Stephenson County focusing on peat as a fertilizer and soil for cranberries. The article, signed by Gymnacladus, promises future installments and urges agricultural readers to explore peat cultivation while noting local readers may benefit from the writer’s guidance. Letters held for postage at Freeport Post Office include Henry Rulison Durand Ills and Dora Koester Chicago Ills.
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Stephenson County
Gymnacladus
Freeport
Henry Rulison
New Opera House Hosts Noted Troupe In Strong Premiere
A local theatrical review praises the Opera House production by the Mitchell Richards Troupe. The performance of The Misanthrope features Haller as the title role and Mrs Hallery with Peter the servant delivering notable comic moments. The audience is pleased and expects growing crowds through the wheel.
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Mitchell & Rich
Ards
Chicago
New York
Neff and Babcock Advertise Holiday Toilet Goods
The firm offers a handsome stack of fancy toilet goods for the holidays including combs brushes soaps and colognes. They also advertise pure brandies whiskies for medicinal use and fresh pure drugs and medicines for wholesale and retail.
Burdett Organ Endorsement by Prof Hood
Prof D N Hood endorses Burdett Organs as the best instrument for Reed purchases and recommends it unreservedly, noting its superior qualities and suitability for the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett Organs
Burdett Organ
DN. Hoop
New American Patent Meat and Vegetable Chopper
Rhodes & Brother at Stephenson street near the Soldiers' Monument showcase a compact American patent meat and vegetable chopper. Described as a neat, hand somest device improving the chopping bowl and knife, offered in sizes for large and small families with in-store demonstrations available by Rhodes Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Brother
Stephenson Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Rhodes Bros
Stephenson County Agricultural Society to Meet January 14 1870
The Executive Committee will convene at the City Clerk's Office on Friday January 14 1870 at 10 o clock a.m. to fix fair dates appoint General Committees and Committees of Award address indebtedness and discuss constitutional amendments. All interested are invited. Signed RV AnxeEny Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Court House
A. D. Warner
Seo'y
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
RV. AnxeEny
Sec’y
Lost fur muffler reported in Post Office lobby
A fine fur muffler was left in the Post Office lobby. It can be claimed at the general delivery window. We apologize to our Harlem correspondent for the delayed notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Harlem
Farmers Column by J G Devore Prompts Township Debate
In this week’s column J G Devore of Loran Township signs his views on farming. The paper invites Stephenson County farmers to discuss any agriculture related question in the column and community forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Devore
Loran Township
Stephenson
County
Mrs Ferris Millinery Store Promises Smart Christmas Goods
Mrs Ferris of the Stephenson street millinery and ladies fur furnishings shop has laid in a fine lot of Christmas and New Year goods. Trusted by years in the trade she knows what to buy for this market and how to secure the best prices while presenting affordable selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Christ
Northwest
Ohio
H. Little
Aber
Howard House
Dr. Averton to Visit Howard House January 17 18 1870
The advertisement alerts patients and others that Dr Averton will be in his room at the Howard House on Monday and Tuesday January 17 and 18 1870. Consultation is free and particulars appear in another column. The undersigned Henry Weishar will sell at auction at 1 PM on Saturday January 15 1870 at the J & F Billerbeck store corner Galena and Exchange streets several horses wagons harnesses peddler wagons and a box sleigh to the highest bidder with terms announced at sale.
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Howard House
Averton
J. & F. Billerbeck
Galena
Exchange Street
Henry Weisha R
Thieves Named for Stealing Dry Goods Boxes
For some time past individuals have been stealing Dry Goods Boxes from Hest and Morgan's. They are now known and recommended to discontinue theft or face public exposure and prosecution.
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Hest & Morgan's
Best & Morgan Dry Goods Clearing Sale Opportunity
The advertisement promotes a dry goods clearing sale offering cheap prices during Best and Morgan's annual clearance. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of limited stock and discounted merchandise across fabrics, textiles, and related wares.
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Best & Morgan
New Yorkers Form Society Call for Countywide Papers Publish Proceedings
A large assembly of New Yorkers met at the City Clerk's office on Saturday. A. T. Green was elected President and Edward Hodges Secretary. Subcommittees were appointed, four resolutions passed urging all county papers to publish the proceedings. A society or club is likely, with a dinner planned in the near future.
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A. T. Green
Edward Hodges
Essq
John B. Gough to Lecture in Freeport February 16 1870
John B. Gough, famed eloquent lecturer, will speak in Freeport on Wednesday February 16 1870 by invitation of the Young Men’s Christian Association at the new Opera House. The hall is expected to be packed and the speaker’s reputation for universal audience appeal is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gough
Free
Young Men's Christian Association
Freeport
Gough
Bargain Sale at WM Wanton Dry Goods and Tailoring
Early spring stock clear out at 104 Stephenson Street features deep discounts on dry goods to benefit Stephenson County shoppers since 1861. The merchant tailoring department promises elegant suits at very small prices, with tours and tailoring services available for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
WM. Wanton
Stephenson Street
Tourttay Merchant Tailoring
Emigration Advice From Farmery Signer Prefers South
A long memorandum signed Farm ery urges "our people" to migrate south and suggests he would benefit by going himself. The tone reflects a self decisive push for relocation and self interest behind the proposal.
Picture Memory Through Heart and Sun Photos
The text urges the reader to choose sun pictures over pen pictures and favors heart pictures as the warmest memory. It promotes McHenry's as the place to obtain photographs to preserve the memory of a beloved friend.
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McHenry
Local man suffers shoulder injury from trap door fall
On Monday Mr L B Hinckley fell through a hay trap door and, while catching himself, dislocated his shoulder. He was brought to Dr Byers who reset the joint, and he considered himself fortunate to escape serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.B. Hinckley
Hardware firm of Lawyer and Burchard busy with customers
The piece notes some merchants dull while Lawyer and Burchard hardware firm stays crowded. It suggests their success comes from letting people know their location, selling goods low, and keeping the best stock in town. Call on them for hardware and stoves.
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Lawyer
Burchard
Masquerade Ball Planned by Szagerbund at Hettinger's Hall
The Szagerbund resolves to hold a grand masquerade ball at Hettinger's Hall on Thursday February 10 1870. The group promises a lavish event and will publish full details later.
History of Advertising and Lost and Found Notices Unearthed
The article surveys early advertising in post revolutionary East papers. It highlights how readers in later generations would view old ads including silver knee buckle notices. The writer notes the enduring value of historic business notices as cultural artifacts.
Basket Colony Tea Hits Fifty Families Sold
More than sixty families purchased the Basket Colony tea from 0 Best at 151 Stephenson Street. Each buyer reports the product as the best tea in the market priced at 1.25 dollars per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Stephenson Street
Amity Lodge Meeting Notice 1870
Good templars announce a meeting of Amity Lodge No 663 7 0 G Ty on Friday January 14 1870. Business of vital importance. All members requested to attend. Red Hazuryr Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars
Amity Lodge
Hazuyrr
Soc
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society to meet at Dixon
The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society plans its third annual meeting in Dixon on the 25th 26th and 27th of the month with S J Davis and Thomas Hunt among officers. Attendees from Carroll County expected. report requested for local paper. hotel rates at Nachusa House offered.
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Dixon
Ilinois Horticultura
S. J. Davis
Thomas Hunt
Ridott
H. McAfee
Northern
Minois Horticultural Society
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Carroll County Horticultural Society
Illinois
Freeport
Nachusa House
Lanterns For Kerosene Oil Sold By Lawver And Burchard
Lawver and Burchard offer a wide range of kerosene oil lanterns including tubular lanterns and lanterns of many descriptions for sale to customers seeking reliable lighting options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawver & Burchard’s
Freeport Hosts First-Class Lectures by Prof Tenney
Freeport presents a week long course at Wilcoxons Hall High School Building Exchange Street with Prof. Tenney Williams College delivering evenings lectures on Wonders of the Ocean Plan of Creation Revealed in the Animal Kingdom Lamps of the Sea and Sea Stars Coal Beds and the Age of Coal Plants Tickets priced at one dollar and urged strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Pt. Wilcoxon
Sandoyn Tenny
Williams College
Anid ‘Dy
Tenney
Byron poem sparks credit dispute across papers
A stanza by Tord Byron praising army glory and misprinted name in the Gazette stirs a chain of credit accusations. The Galesburg Arc Press received no credit from the Chicago Republican, which cited the piece from the Galesburg Prep Press, and now the St Joseph Herald repeats the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tord Byron
Galesburg Arce Press
Chicago Respublican
Galesburg Prep Press
St. Joseph
Lord Byron
Dickay Fairbairn
Harriet Baooher Stowe
Public halls in Rockford and nearby cities seek events
Dr Norman of Rockford rents Fry's Hall and prepares it for public entertainment. He also leases Brown's Hall in Rockford and Adelphi Hall in Belvidere. The city lists Wilcoxon's opera house Fry's large hall and Warner Hall on Galena Street as available venues for theatres masquerades and lectures.
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Norman
Rockford
Freeport Independent Suspended Publication
The Freeport Independent, purchased by Gen S D Atkins, is suspended. The Independent had been run by former proprietor T T Lord, described as a spicy and sly conduct ad sheet. The piece argues fewer Republican papers can survive Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Independent
Rockford Megister
Sudden Fright Leads to Madness in Abingdon Incident
A group of boys in grotesque masks frightened a resident, Mrs. George H. Marshall, causing her to faint and later become insane. The Galesburg Free Press notes no lucid intervals have appeared, warning jokers to beware around women and children during New Year events.
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Galesburg
Abingdon
George .H. Marshall
Court adjourns. lists resulting case dispositions
The circuit court adjourned Saturday afternoon and disposed of many cases. Notable verdicts include Jonathan B. Severance not guilty of obtaining money under false pretences, Benson pleads guilty to liquor and fined eighty dollars plus costs, and Higley and Bridget Burk found guilty of keeping a disorderly house with fines. Others: embezzlement quashed, various partitions, divorces, and condemnations recorded. several liquor selling guilty pleas at forty dollars plus costs.
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Jonathan
B. Severance
Benson
Costa
People
Moses Higley
Bridget Burk
Itrial
the People
James W. Marshall
Philip W. Frost
George W.andrews
George
Duncan
Nosh Perrin
Arrangements Underway for Kansas Pacific Land Settlement
The Kansasity Journal of Commerce reports plans to settle about twenty thousand acres in Western Kansas along the Kansas Pacific Railway by thousands of settlers from England.
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Kansasity Journal of Comineree
Kansas
Kansas Pacific Railway
England
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