Fire destroys Falabee saloon and adjacent stores on Stephenson Street
About 4 past one Saturday night a fire at Falabee's saloon opposite the Keystone Block destroyed the saloon and spread to nearby premises, including a marble shop owned by Sparks Rand al and a grocery store. A sack of powder burst, breaking panes in nearby buildings. Losses run to seven to eight hundred dollars for Falabee, about two hundred for the grocery stock, Rand al’s policy lapsed two days earlier. Firemen saved adjoining structures as water came from Haas Keehler’s cistern.
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Stephenson’ Street
Falabee
Keystone
Sparks Randal
I ‘Alabeo
J. B. Taylor
Randal
Haas & Keehler
Prentice Returns From Hast Visit
Returned. We are pleased to notice that Dr. N. I'. Prentice is returned from his visit Hast. He reached this city on Saturday.
Cold Thursday Morning Weather On Stephenson Street
Thursday morning at eight o'clock the temperature read ten degrees below zero on Stephenson Street and the weather was generally pronounced very cold for comfort.
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Stephenson Street
Elegant marbled cardboard in stock for business cards
In stock an elegant assortment of marbled cardboard in colors and shades and printing available for business cards in tip top style. Call around at the Journey Job Rooms for orders.
Clothing House Clears Out Stock at First Cost
Messrs. E. and J. Roche announce closing out their extensive ready made clothing stock at first cost before moving to a new store in Hottinger’s block. The sale offers No. 1 goods at very low prices with courteous service expected from the Roche firm.
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Messrs. E. & J. Roche
Hottingers Block
Messrs. Rode
Meeting with Woodstock Sentinel editor and local geologist
The Woodstock Sentinel editor Mr G B Richardson spoke with us on Wednesday as he headed home. On Monday we met Col G Vancleave Philips, a noted geologist, pursuing mineral resource research in the region.
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G. B. Richardson
Woodstock
Goughs Lecture on Peculiar People Delights Audience
The report hails John LB Gough as exceptionally eloquent in describing his ideal Peculiar People. He spoke for an hour and forty minutes leaving the audience spellbound. Next Thursday he returns to Fry's Hall for London Street Life, likely his last appearance for a time. Reserved seats at Emmert & Burrell's.
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John LB. Gough
Gough
Fry’s Hall
London Street
Messrs. Emmert & Burrell’s
Serious fall injures man near his residence
Mr Thompson Wilcoxon slipped on the ice near his home while carrying a heavy stick of wood. He fell onto the ice and the wood crushed and cut the back of his hand, causing a serious injury.
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Mr. Thompson Wilcoxon
Special Train Helps Man Reach Destination After Missed Service
On Monday John B Craugh missed the Eastward bound train at Dun Leith to Belvidere. He came in by a special and, thanks to Mr Knapp, was provided with a special train from the town to his destination.
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John B. Craugh
Dunleith
Belvidere
Ile
Holiday Trade Buoys Town Merchants After Holidays
Holiday trade has been strong with merchants reporting record activity for the season. The post holiday rush continues with an unusual concourse of people in town on Saturday, lifting spirits and business confidence across stores.
Vick's Rochester Seedsman Catalogue For 1868
Rochester seedsman and florist Jas Vick issues his annual Flowers and Garden Seeds catalogue. The paper praises the seeds and urges readers to send 10 cents to Vick for a copy to aid their selections.
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Jas, Vick
Rochester
Foul Play Begins In Saturday Story of January
Every Saturday marks the launch of a new serial “Foul Play” by Charles Reade and Dion Boucicault. The issue promises top entertainment for the year with multiple stories and essays by Rev Norman McLomop James Hanway Juan Snaxgow and others from European periodicals. Ticknor Fields Boston publish.
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Ticknor & Fields
Boston
Dancing School Held at Hettingers Hall
A dancing school was organized at Hettings Hall the other evening under the auspices of a Professor Somebody. The writer had no prior intimation of the event and did not attend to hear the plans announced.
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Hettinger’s Hall
Florence Sewing Machine Offered for Sale in City
The Florence Sewing Machine remains on sale by Mrs. M. M. Sheets in this city. She reports a large number being disposed of and general satisfaction with the machines. There is no better sewing machine in the market.
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Freeport and Vicinity
M. M. Sheets
Stephenson County Agricultural Society Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society will be held at the Court House in Freeport on Saturday January 18 1868 at 1 PM. Farmers and others interested in agriculture and society affairs are invited. By order of the President, Joan Burrelin, Secretary.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Court House
Freeport
Joan Burreln
Second Quarterly Meeting at 1st M. E. Church
The Second Quarterly Meeting of the 1st M. E. Church will be held on Sunday next. Rev. R. A. Blanchard the Presiding Elder will officiate in the morning. There will be a love feast at 9 o'clock A.M.
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M. KE
R. A. Blanchard
Cold Weather Spurs Coal Debate Among Dealers and Consumers
The week’s frigid temperatures have lingered with readings near ten degrees below zero, a boon for coal sellers but a burdensome spell for buyers who crave warmth and relief from the harsh cold.
Masquerade at Fry's Wall Feb 3 by Turn Verein Society
The masquerade at Fry's Wall, to be held February 3 under the Turn Verein Society, invites attendees to prepare suitable costumes for the disguise.
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Fry’s Wall
Turnverein Society
Bergman and Kirk to build warehouse for agricultural implements
Messrs Bergman and Kirk are tearing down the building behind their livery stable by the Court House and plan to erect a large warehouse for selling agricultural implements. They have secured the McCormick reaper agency and other valuable farm tools.
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Messrs. Bergman & Kirk
Court House
McCormick Reaper
Edmonson & Clark Opticians Visit Howard House
With clearness and case close at hand a pair of spectacles may be secured from Edmonson and Clark opticians who will be at the Howard House in this city from Tuesday January 2nd.
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Edmonson & Clark, Opticians
Howard House
Ice Skating Joy in Pecatonica Open Air Rink
For weeks amateur skaters enjoy a hearty pastime on the Pecatonica ice. Despite rough patches and little snow, families buy boots and skates, ladies wear pretty balmorals while gentlemen display gallantry. The article praises skating and notes no local park, but Pecatonica offers a broad free rink, urging safe recreation.
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Little Johnny
Tommy
Pecatonica
Utica
Fourth divorce suit decided in Stephenson County
On Saturday the fourth divorce suit before the current term was decided with a verdict in favor of the woman. We advise male readers to concede if their wives seek divorce, as the ladies seem to be favored this year. Two or three more suits remain on the docket and Stephenson County may rival Chicago in such matters.
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Stephenson County
Chicago
Young America January issue promotes puzzles and colored pictures
The periodical is praised as a holiday book for girls and boys with puzzles games and stories. Its circulation has grown tenfold in about fifteen months and continues to rise. A new premium feature, the Physiognomist a colored puzzle, will delight children. Submit for circular to W Jennings Demorest 475 Broadway New York.
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Fox
W. Jennings Demorest
Broadway
N.Y
Caution Against Outrageous Spectacle Sellers
Public warning about irresponsible peddlers selling spectacles door to door at exorbitant prices. The Practical Opticians authorize no sellers or agents.
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Jfdmonson
Clark
Practical Opticians
Wonderful Cabinet Offered at G M Clayton’s Store
For sale a cabinet described as wonderful from lands owned by George McDaniels in Rock Run. Property details include NW SE and SW portions of sections 2 and 3 and other fractional and lot notes in township 27 range 9. Contact F C Ingalls, 1658 12 Ired 1, in Irvy’s Block.
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George’ McDaniels
Rock Run
F.C. Ingalls
Iry
Removals and relocations announced for April
On or about the first of April the office of the American Insurance Company will be removed to rooms in Munn's Block now occupied by the Continental. The Continental will move down to Fry's Block. Mr. Robert Little will occupy rooms in Fry's Block at about the same time.
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The
American Insurance Company
Continental
Munn
Fry
Internal Revenue Return Directions Delayed To Next Week
The publication will not run a full article this week with return directions for farmers and others. The piece has been crowded out and will be laid over until next week for publication.
Bound volumes of School Laws for districts and treasurers
Bound volumes of School Laws, containing legal decisions for each school district and one for each Township Treasurer, delivered only to the Township Treasurer or on his order. A. A. Crary, Co, Supt.
Removal sale at win Sechrist store announces stock clearance
Removal orders force Sechrist to vacate his present business and offer fall and winter woods, canned and dried fruit at unprecedented bargains. The sale runs to the 81st day of March 1835, with customers promised prices regardless of cost at J Mayeré Sons.
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Win
Sechrist
Freeport Market Prices January Night Report
January lith reports prices for Wheat at 1.70 per bushel, Corn at 75 cents, Barley at 1.40, Oats 52 cents, Lark wheat varied, Wool unwashed 28 to 30 cents, Washed 30 cents, Butter 0.46 a dozen, Eggs 0.46 a dozen, Hogs 7.00 dressed, Wood 7.00 to 9.00 per cord, Timothy seed 1.60 per bushel, Chickens 18 to 20 cents, Turkeys 0.60 per pound, potatoes scarce at 0.65, and other farm goods listed.
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Tito
City Crockery Store advertises move to larger premises
The City Crockery Store announces relocation next to the Brewster House and presents a wide stock of crockery, glassware, cutlery, lamps, and related goods at prices claimed to be lower than any market rate. The note invites patrons to inspect holiday presents in silver plated, china, lava, parian, and Bohemian glass ware.
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Brewster Houle
Crockery, &c
Brewster House
Local Stews and Fictional Remedies in Odd Ad Copy
A jumble of 19th century ads touting mail-order matches and dyspepsia cures. Reeves & Co advertise a future spouse carta de visite for 20 cents, while Coe's Dyspepsia Cure claims world fame for digestion aid. Plantation Bitters promise health and bloom, plus goods from Emmert & Pattison and Freeport Agricultural Works advertise sash doors blinds and farming implements.
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e.tAny
Reeves & CO
Noseau St
New York
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Dornblazer
Illinois
State Penitentiary
Joliet
Exchange Street
Stephenson
Galena
Geo. A. Hicks
Agt
Willy
Eshleman & Gill
Middleditch & Potter
Kingsley & Mills, Dentists
Rhodes’ Block
Court House Square
R Burchard
Barton & Barnum
Atorneys
Law
South East Corner Public Square
Doctor Caner
Presbyterian Church
Frederick C. Ingalls
Fry's Block
Tye
Buivky
Francis W. 5
Brawley, Bailey & Brawley
Krohn’s Building
Mls
Smith D. Atkins
Tllinois
Fry's Biocs
Robert Little
WM. O. Wright
Stephenson St
Tlinels
Norwich Fire Insurance Co
Norwich
Onn
Lorillard Fire Ins
New York City
North American Fire Ins. Co
Winnesheik Fire Inc. Co
New England Mutual Life Ins
Cory Boston
Mass
Travelers Ins, Co
Chieeee
Til
Second National Bank
Casi Capital
U. S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Europe
John H. Addams
L. W. Gousteau
James N. Prouty
the Peace
Staver’s Shoe Store
Stephensonstreet
J. Turner
Jas
I. Neff
Turner & Neff
LAW, Chancery and Collection Office
Freeport I
WM. Caspers Schultz
Surgeon Generals Office
Washington, D.C
William Massenberg
É&A., &c. Wiyl
Henry C. Hyde
Cartes
Batlery Hardware
Ill
Elmer H. Greene, Christomuer G. Suvler
Greene &Sho0len
Exchange & Pleilignzon Sis
C. Oshuler
Notary Public
Justice of the Peace
Rock, River Seminary
Mt. Morrey
Ogla County
Polo
Oo Rio
SM. Caldwell
A.M. Pringipat
Local Affairs
Florence
Young America
G. M. Clayton’s
Internal Revenue
Freeport Markets
City Crockery Store
Little
Thea
J.h.staver
Atlantic Cable
Coe
Oaly
Ennnott & Dattison
Freeport Agricultur
Emmert & Pattison
Freeport Agricultural Works
Jere
Pattison
P. Manny
Po Manny
Des
Watt
Golad
Singer & Sons
Brow
OysTen
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Eentsa Cin
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