Addamm and Sawyer Named in Local Ledger Draft
John A. Addamm of National Bank and Senator typ Second District, along with Michael Sawyer, hardware merchant, appear in a regional ledger draft amid community business discussions. The notice highlights their roles and affiliations in the upcoming civic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Addamm
National Bank
Typ
A. H. Wise
William Young
Cof Stephenson Co
C. Borchard
Congress
Walter P. Hunt
Second National Bank
Thompson Wilcoxon
Freeport
Ill
Doors and Blinds Offered at Reduced Prices
Local Items, Rowell & Sanford advertise greatly reduced prices on doors sash and blinds. The text lists a post Dinner guest roster including Mr Dent Mrs Grant Mississippi Dr and Mrs Alexander Sharp General Mrs and Miss F T Dent Mr and Mrs Jo Dent California General and Mrs Horace Porter General and Mrs Babcock General Adam Badeau General and Mrs Comstock Mr and Mrs Smith and Captain and Mrs Ammen U S N. After dinner there was a large party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell & Sanford
Mr. Dent
Steam printing advantages urged by local office
Job printing advertisement touts the county’s sole steam printing operation with multiple presses and large material stock, claiming faster, cheaper, higher quality work than competitors. Iront on Ohio reports a man killed a five foot black snake that had swallowed a hollow china egg, found inside the snake’s body after opening it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Henry
Ironton
Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard Offers Vast Stock
A brief note mentions a large lumber yard behind the Howard House in Wisconsin and Michigan advertising extensive stock cut in Michigan. An aside discusses an old Confederate post office letter revealing a flirtatious, taunting message about marriage and cold affection.
Insurance policy availability and local fencing yard ad snippet
The notice invites application at Porter and Wright Agency for policies from top U S insurers including North American of New York. It also advertises Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard for Michigan fencing and quotes Mrs Partington on the Rome Economic Council, noting postwar price concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Porter & Wright
United States
New York
Heating Stoves and Winter Goods At Local Stores
Classified ads note low prices on wood and coal heating stoves at Lawyer and Surchard. Stevens advertises winter dress goods at surprisingly low rates. A medicine by H N Caner claims a cure for sick headache called Cephalacea offered by mail. A new Republican daily is planned in Chicago by January first.
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Lawyer & Surchard’s
Stevens
H. N. Caner
M.D Freeport
Chicago
Ontcnco Press
Tribune
Republican and Journal
Times
The
Democracy
Republican Party
Illinois
Rhodes & Brother Offer Superior Meats and Fish
Rhodes and Brother continue to furnish customers with the best meats game and fish in the country. For lake fish beef roasts or mutton chops call on Rhodes and Brother opposite the Soldiers Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Brother
Soldiers’ Monument
Mrs Sheetz Millinery and Dress Making Honest Dealings
Mrs Sheetz operates independently in millinery and dress making and is known to old settlers for speaking plainly and delivering what she promises. Judge fairly when seeking work or goods in her line as she stands by her word.
Nonsense Market Cries Advertised by Wilson & Co
A fragment describes Mia C and Wilson & Co offering calls to “see” their goods. The piece reads like a storefront pitch with no clear event or date attached. No identifiable people or locations beyond the brand names.
Base Burner Tops Holiday Stove Show At State Fairs
An American Base Burner leads a list of base burning stoves at Ohio and Indiana State Fairs this fall, claiming superior heat with the same fuel. The write up notes the stove outperforms rivals like Oriental Morning Glory Radiator and Empire Gas Burner.
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Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin Lumber Yard Offers Pine Timber and Finishings
Rowe Ewyn and Sanford advertise a stock of Pine Lumber including Timber Joists Scantling and dry finishings in various sizes. Flooring Siding Stock boards and Box boards Battins etc offered at the Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard, back of the Howard House.
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Michigan
Wisconsin & Michigan Lumber Yard
Howard House
Wisconsin & Michigan
Rowe Ewyn & Sanford
Paducah’s Naming Origin from Pat Doogan Landing
In early Western migration, Irish immigrant Pat Doogan settled by the Ohio River and built a dock to supply steamboats. His landing grew into Pat Doogan’s Landing, then Pat Doogan’s, later Padoogans, and finally Paducah as it appears on maps.
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Pat Doogan
Kentucky
Ohio River
Paducah
Mrs C C Wilson Co Agents for Boston Dye House
Mrs C C Wilson Co acts as agents for the Boston Steam Dye House offering prompt cleaning and dyeing services west of New York City.
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C.C. Wilson & Co
Boston
New York City
Spirit Rapping Magnets Spark Victorian Skepticism
Victorian column cites Mr. W G Faulkner's claim of selling magnets batteries and wires for spirit rapping hidden under floors tables and ceilings. It notes devices can be placed for concealed percussion and that some are pocket sized while questioning who issued the orders for these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe Mechanics
London
All Mall Gasette
W. G. Faulkner
Faulkner
Photographic Studio Offers Unrivalled Tone and Finish
An experienced photographer showcases skill in titling pictures with unrivalled tone and finish. He produces all sizes and styles, defying competition in quality while offering prices as low as the lowest. Stephen street, corner of Exchange, upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Exchance
Boots and Shoes Prosper at Krohn’s Tobacco Store
Next to Krohn's tobacco store a steady business grows in boots and shoes. They keep all their old trade and extend it daily with rubber goods for sloppy weather and the best styles.
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Krohn
Krobn Tobacco Advertises Wide Selection
Krobn promotes pipes and tobacco pouches with a range of cigars smoking tobacco fine cut plug chewing tobacco and related accessories. Visit to enjoy a smoke and explore best shilling prints for buyers.
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Krobn
Boot and shoe dealer ads and historic Cardiff Giant tale
The column markets boots and shoes from Wright, Cavanagh 4 Co at Wilcoxson’s Marble Block with bargains and guaranteed satisfaction. It also recounts the Cardiff Giant hoax linked to Artemus Ward in Utica, with old notes on wax figures, staged trials, and the Utah-like showman tale incorporated amid broader society gossip.
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Artemus
Cardiff
Artemus Ward
Utica
Utiky
New York
Judas Iscariot
Frizetti and hair work adjoins Freeport scene
Fragmentary OCR shows a hairdressing service at a Freeport Illinois residence corner of Clay and Van Buren offering combings and styles with prompt service. The text also includes a garbled political remark from Consul General Plumb about Cuban insurgents and an advertisement from Stevens Co offering bargains before invoicing.
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Clay and
van Buren Street
Freeport
Ill
Watches and fine silverware at Wilcoxon's Marble Block
Charles H. Packard stocks American and Swiss watches from top makers in Wilcoxon's Marble Block and offers a large range of silver and silver-plated items. Timepieces are guaranteed to satisfy and prices are stated as the lowest. The store emphasizes beauty, finish, and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisk, Jr
United States
Trousseau
Charles H. Packard
Wilcoxon
West
Local tobacconist Kummerer Serves Gentle Customer Connection
Kummerer keeps top smoking tobacco and cigars and is always ready to serve customers. No humbug about Kummerer. he is a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to visit, smoke by his stove, and hear city news discussed.
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Kummerer
Artic Cure Promoted For Chilblains And Frosted Feet
A period notice promotes Artic Cure as a remedy for chilblains and frosted feet claiming universal efficacy. The advertisement urges patience and repeat use as a trusted treatment during cold seasons.
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Rembich
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Eng
Nized
Area Perpetual
Ance Company
Freeport, Illinois
Inos
Michael Sawyer
John R. Lemon
James M. Smith
Buenos Viata
T.D. Wilcoxon
Agent Farmers Insurance Company
L. T. Lemonary Farmers Insurance Company
H. Addams
Alter P. Hunt
AM Young
L. T. Lemon
Buckman
K. D. Wilcoxon
W.buckman & Co,’S
Iliard Room
Nick
Jand
Ckman’s Billiard Room
ePry
Fra
I Paper & Metals
Will
A. Pelion’ & Co
C. E. Leveridge, Jr
Biorther
Bove
John K. Brewster
Freeeek
C.D. Blanchard, Lal
Dean
Berryer
Mrs. Sheetz
Nohumbug
Mia. C
Wilson & Co
Wyoming
Conorter
G. M. Clayton
Mr. Clayton
Thia
Brooks
Brick
Democratic Party
Mungen
Pomeroy
Weld
Staver & Snyder
Stine’s
Stine & Brother
Council Proceedings
Ald Goddard
Huenkemeier
Rodearmel
McCoy
Ald. Rodearmel
Pat. Carmody
Ald. Goddard
O. W. Rosebrugh
Geo. Wurts
George W. Oyler
Ald. McCoy
Committee On Police
Eine
H Propp
T. Bower
CG. Bush
H. Ludwig
J.popp
F. Young
W. Mitchell
H.blum
D. Smith
J. Mai
H. Garloff
J. Collins
L. Pralle
T. Collena
L. Berbig
J.shirk
F. Bartlett
Zaver Breilinger
J. F. Dittman
John R. ‘Hays
KE. A. Newton & Co
McCall
Jno. Montelius
Schofield & Hill
H. Wahler & Bro
W. H. Talmadge
T. J. Turner
T. F. Goodhue
Charles Baumgarten
Jas. Durst
Wm. Washer
J. B. Shirk
H. Smith
Chas. Dodge
T. Bowers
Ald
Rodearme
Pleasant and
Elk Streets
Goddard
Frent and
Benton Sta
Aduing Street
Aduing Street, In the City of
Rodcarmel
Lincoln Avenue
Locust Street
West Street
City of
Jere Pattison
Thomas Long
Adams and
Mechanics Streets
Mrs. Williams
Adams Street
Stephenson
Galena Streets
Wim. Huber
Bridge and
Mechanics Street
Attort
Pacific
San Francisco
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Misses Musser
Plumb
Asgorta
Stevens & Co.’s
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