Griffith Replies to Mr. Taylor in Watch Case Controversy
Allen A. Griffith recounts in detail his defense against accusations tied to the Freeport watch factory fire case. He accuses Oscar Taylor of pushing a malicious probe, reveals proposed coercive testimony terms, and denies pledges or collusion with Crain or the insurers. He calls for dismissal of the indictment as unjust and credits Fry, Munn, and Scofield for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Illinoi College
Fulton
Freeport Journal
Taylor
Mann
State’s
Mr. Taylor
Judas
Crain
Fry
Klor
Jor
Td Crain
Beth
Oscar Taylor
Freeport
Munn
Scofield
Cochran
Messrs
Fry, Munn
Watch Company
Allen A
Griffith
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Described as Superior Remedy
The passage extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a living thriving remedy unaffected by competition. It claims the product cures dyspepsia constipation and fevers while strengthening nerves and addressing rheumatic and kidney complaints, contrasting with counterfeit imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Shilohs Cure and Other Remedies Advertised
An advertising notice promotes Shilohs Cure for consumption cough bronchitis whooping cough asthma and throat and lung diseases with a two dose relief claim for croup and a money back guarantee. It also markets Shilohs Porous Plaster and SHILOH S System Vitalizer with price points and seller Emmert and Burrell. Wells Persi dic Perfume advertised as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey Sold in 1870s Notice
A historical ad recounts Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey claiming relief within an hour and cold cure in hours. It notes endorsements from N Y City officials and banker John B Miner, with orders and wholesale agents in Freeport and Freeport Illinois.
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Enner
N. Y. City
City Hall
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
Express
M.J. Farrell
John B. Miner
Dr.Fenner
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Ill
Grocery List Fragments From Old Ad Page
Fragmentary OCR shows a grocery list with brands such as Duryea Kingsford Corn Starch Peerless Glass Starch Elgin Corn Erle Tomatoes and Fisher's Best Steam Coffee. Items include sugar coffee flour pepper molasses dried peaches tomato catsup raisins and soap in mixed quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cscseseerseneseens
Surety
Tbs
Duryea
Kingsford
Fisher
New Orleans
Boschee's German Syrup Proves Its Cures Nationwide
The text touts Boschee's German Syrup claiming two million four hundred thousand free bottles distributed over three years to treat Consumption Asthma Croup and other throat and lung diseases. It states Druggists nationwide recommend it and advertises sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents with a three dose relief claim. Swarts Stocking is listed as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Swarts & Stocking
For Sale A Real Estate Offer Near Freeport and Masonville
For sale or trade a well improved 100 acre property near Freeport and a well improved 180 acre stock farm near Freeport. Also 670 acres stock farm well improved touted as the finest farm in the country located one half mile north of Masonville. Contact J D Diffenbaugh.
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Winslow Township
GC. R. R
Freeport
Masonville
Town
J.D. Diffenbaugii
Parker's Ginger Tonic touted as cure-all remedy
Promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal cure for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis consumption and numerous ailments. Claims include cleansing blood building tissue strengthening immune defenses and easing throat and lung inflammations. Advertises $1 bottles from Swarts Stocking agents and cheap bound volumes of Harper's Magazine at Sanorn's.
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Parker
Swarts
Harper’s Magazine
Sanorn's
Winter Caps and Furs at Cost by Wilcoxon the Hatter
Wilcoxon the Hatter advertises seasonal sale offering winter caps gloves fancy robes and ladies' furs at cost. Located in town storefront, sale aims to attract shoppers with limited prices and broad stock.
Dr. Kine’s New Discovery Promises Lung Relief
Claiming hundreds of cures where others failed, Emmert & Burrell offer a free trial bottle or a regular bottle for $1.00 to prove Dr. Kine’s New Discovery cures asthma bronchitis consumption severe coughs and other throat and lung ailments.
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Dr. Kine
Dr. Kina
Emmert & Burrell
Phantom Wedding announced with new Emma Southworth volume
An announcement notes Emma N. Southworth’s The Phantom Wedding to be published January 26 in uniform style alongside Ishmael and Self-Raised. It urges orders from booksellers while promoting Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and pulmonary complaints priced at 25 cents per bottle sold by N A Draper.
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T. B. Peterson & Brothers
Philadelphia
Emma D
N. Southworth
House of Flint
Ishmael
Vicks Illustrated Monthly Magazine and Garden Catalogue
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine offers thirty two pages with wood cut illustrations and a colored plate. It is published in English and German with a yearly price of $1.25, five copies option, and features Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden at 50 cents or $1 with cloth. The Vick's Catalogue contains 300 illustrations for two cents, address James Vick Rochester NY.
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Vick
James Vick
Rochester
N, Y
America
N.Y
Wall Paper and Window Shades Selling Out At Cost
Store offers entire stock at cost to clear space for full inventory. Advertisement by D. Adamson 89 Stephenson Street also promotes The Great English Remedy as a medicine for asthma and bronchitis.
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D. Adamson
Vicks Seed Catalogue Promises Wide Planting With Low Cost
Details Vicks Flower and Vegetable Seeds marketed to a large audience with numerous illustrations. The ad touts a yearly subscription price of $1.25, five copies for $5.00, and a 50 cent paper edition or $1.00 cloth bound. James Vick publication is printed in English and German and mailed from Rochester New York.
Parlor and Chamber Sets Offered at D Adamson Store
Advert describes White Lead and Linseed Oil at bottom figures and promotes the cheapest and finest parlor and chamber sets at No 89 Stephenson St upstairs Heng Korina. It lists various hardware items and machine oil as part of the new store offerings.
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Stephenson St
Heng & Korina
Testimonial for Great English Remedy by Rev. Peter Haynes
Rev. Peter Haynes of Watson Michigan testifies to the efficacy of the Great English Remedy in a column feature. The note highlights his beliefs and the remedy’s perceived benefits.
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Peter Haynes
Watson, Mich
Pure Gasolena sold for cleaning kid gloves at drug store
Directions for use accompany the product sold by Swarts & Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House. The card notes it as a cleaning agent for delicate gloves and provides full usage instructions.
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Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Hoarding Available Near Union School Building
Good hoarding can be had at reasonable rates one block west of Union School Building. Mrs F O Miier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union School
F. O. Miier
Rock River University offers $100 scholarship in Dixon
A $100 scholarship is available at Rock River University in Dixon. Applications are open in any department or branch taught and details may be obtained at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River University
Dixon
Cheaper than the Cheapest Furniture Sale Ad
An advertisement touts over 11 000 square feet of Hoor stock with assorted furniture. It promotes inset parlor and chamber sets for sale over the next 60 days at greatly reduced prices.
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Advan
Richards & CO
of. Griffith
Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
Hackmetack
I, S, Winslow
Freeport, Ill
Crockery
C. H. Little
Burlington Weekly
Hawkeye
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
The
the Journal
Allegan
W. Dunnina
Allegan, Mich
Evuart & Burren
J.D. Diffenbaugh
BE. Allen
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