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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1868
Page
5
Fragment lacks clear events but notes Rook River Seminary and North West cap of Boal Mt with references to Morris, Ois County and Bend for Commercial education. It suggests a local educational gathering or festival context but specifics are unreadable.
Hort Affairs report describes a Monday afternoon cistern filling at the Howard House and announces the sale of lands owned by George McDaniels in Rock Run. Describes sections and lots in multiple bearings and directs inquiries to Ingalls, Fry's Block office with filing reference 88-12-Fey 1.
These are now ready for delivery at this office bound in books of one hundred or fifty each. Orders will be promptly attended to and the books sent by express to those who cannot call at the office. Specify town section and range or lot and block when ordering.
A per season for new year's calls party drew crowds with a home made rig drawn by two grannivorous horses. A splendid group photo by McHenry captures the festive parade and serves as a future memento of their jovial ride through humble streets.
An old advertisement touts Hamburg Blood Purifying Tea as a health tonic to cleanse and purify the blood, claiming it sustains life and happiness and urging daily use. It notes a 35 cent price per package and lists Wm. Caspers-Schults, chemist and druggist, at the corner of Galena and Exchange Streets in Freeport, IN as seller.
Diffenbaugh markets high quality oysters at Chicago prices to trade and retail. A warning from Horicon Wisconsin dated December 7 1868 declares the Van Brunt Broadcast Seeding Machine infringes patent rights and will be prosecuted. W. G. Barnes Co advertises as the sole seller urging farmers to inspect before buying elsewhere.
Ladies can obtain bargains by calling Mrs 8S. D. Ferris sales rooms on Stephenson Street. Her stock is full and of the latest styles and best quality, including millinery goods trimmings artificial flowers canvass worsted ganda cloaks and more. She is selling off stock at remarkably low figures to make room for spring goods.
A notice touts Chamberlin in Fry's Block corner as best for head coverings, buffalo and lap robes, and a wide fur goods selection for ladies at various prices. It invites shoppers to visit and see the assortment.
An early 20th century advertisement urges smokers to visit Jacob Krohn for cigars and pipes. It promises a splendid assortment including meerachgum pipes and holders, claiming unequaled stock and better prices than elsewhere. Call and see Din.
Fry Hall hosted John B. Gough for a second season lecture on Street Life in London. The audience heard vivid scenes of poverty and virtue with humor and pathos, ending with a union prayer and praise for the beloved speaker.
Mrs M M Sheetz in Florence announces many IMATE sewing machines are for sale. The seller claims the machines are in demand and provide general satisfaction, praising quality as the best on the market.
A note urges attendance at Fry’s Hall masquerade on February 3 under the auspices of the Turn Verein Society. Readers are advised to prepare a suitable costume to disguise themselves for the occasion.
Readable from an old ad the Journal Job Rooms offer marbled cards and assorted marbled cardboard in colors and shades. They claim to print business cards in tip top style and invite interested callers to visit the journal rooms.
The jeweler Capt Bliss has retired from Hawley and Bliss. Mr Hawley will run the business now alone, having secured skilled workers for the mechanical department.
The collector for Freeport Township announces accountability at his Exchange Street office next door to the Winneship Treasurer’s Office. All persons who have not paid their taxes are urged to call immediately to settle before the legal deadline expires.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger authors thank readers for a pamphlet detailing their large printing establishment and summarize the opening banquet proceedings, noting the publication and its features.
A note expresses gratitude for a late Alabama Republican issue from Decatur and notes its favorable stance for Mr. Chase for President and James Harlan of Iowa for Vice President at the Republican Convention.
A pan wooden awning has been erected in front of the store in Tarbox's Block, behind the premises occupied by Mr. J. H. Harding and Fred Rice. The action appears to be a minor street improvement with impact on frontage and access. Authorities note the alteration in the rear area adjacent to the listed occupancies.
We are pleased to notice that Professor Paraons is at home again after a somewhat extended four through the Eastern States. He is looking well.
The cabinet described as wonderful can be obtained at G. M. Clayton's store. Customers are invited to view and purchase the item, with details likely posted in the shop or advertised locally.
Robson and Brother closed their Hollinger block dry goods store after packing and shipping stock back to Kalamas Mishigar. They express regret at the loss but believe remaining shops will benefit. The note describes the owners as gentlemanly and clever men.
Evening journal almanac of 1968 praised for vast statistical and political information. News Depot proprietors offer copies through the News Company, advertised as essential and widely unavailable elsewhere.
A fine oil portrait of a local photographer’s wife McHenry titled and praised, painted by Mr. Brink. The piece is exhibited at Stephenson Street jewelry store, with comments on accurate likenesses and Brink’s original technique and salon studio offerings above Krohn’s Cigar Store.
The Milwaukee brick front store on Stephenson Street next to the Commercial block earns praise as the cleanest neatest and cheapest place for bread crackers cakes confectionery fruit groceries and more. Mayer and Sons specializes in bread cake and confectionaries made in house and ships oysters from Philadelphia daily. A visit is urged for readers who have not yet gone.
We describe a brief visit to Chicago with observations on the streets and activity. The correspondent notes readership may not be updated by Don's letters, and reflects on how weekly publication affects reports of local matters.
Last week saw numerous accidents on the Northwest branch with trains breaking down and delays. A farmer reached Chicago by 9 a.m. instead of 8, and trains on the Air Line going both directions also met with incidents, though no loss of life or serious injuries were reported.
The article notes concern over progress and suggests parents restrict children from hitching sleighs to wagons on rough roads. It urges caution and proper supervision, stressing safety for youngsters in wintry travel.
Two Avetion Stores are now Wn and appear to devote attention to dry Reds and Sound as a Silver Dollar products. The Journal lists Tarbax as an old line and notes New York Insurance campaigns represented by SMD de By Aree, agent, Fry's Block.
A fragmented ad notes Crockery Store and Co moving to the Browater House and expanding stock. It promises a larger variety of Parian and Bohemian ware, silver plated items, chinaware, glassware, mirrors, and toilet wares at low prices. The text emphasizes new premises and fuller assortment for customers.
An OCR fragment shows Plantation Bitters touted as a cure for melancholia dyspepsia and various ailments with grand old marketing flair. The text blends bold claims, travel notices, and other ads for goods like wax candles, cologne, and building supplies, featuring names like Emmert & Pattison and a Nassau Street address.
Farmers eye 95 new agricultural implements for the coming season at Freeport Agricultural Works near the depot. The line includes Patti sons and P. Manny Patent Adjustable Belt and Hand Haking Reaper and Mower and P. Mangy’s Only Corp Cultivator, with full stock at Fanning MU ASO kept on hand.
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