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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1877
Page
5
The notice outlines pricing for classified lines at six lines per item with ten cent per line for the first insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions. It sets an annual subscription rate and provides details on layout, fonts, and discounts by the Highards & Co. proprietors.
A Springfield telegram reports vote totals showing Lan trailing, with Washburne urged as the stronger Republican candidate. The note predicts Lan’s defeat and Washburne’s ascent to the Senate, urging rally to Washburne’s experience and proven leadership.
Nebraska voters choose ex Governor Alvin Saunders as the new senator, succeeding Senator Hitchcock who failed to win reelection. Saunders, an early territorial governor from Lincoln, is praised for his devotion to the Union and Republican values.
Colonel Miles’ official report details the December 18 engagement with Sitting Bull’s band, three Fifth Infantry companies under Lt. Baldwin, harsh snow storms and a split march through Musselshell and Dry Fork country. The Sioux camp near Wolf Point and Yellowstone was burned, with 60 horses and lodges captured or destroyed. Leaders praise Lt. Baldwin and officers as troops endured a Montana winter, while chiefs Cho and others perished. surrender of 1,000 tribesmen also hinted at.
In Wasttinaroy on January 19 Colonel Wil Tilden’s nephew testifies before a Senate Committee on elections. He recalls sending a telegram to Senator Kelly claiming Tilden must gain Oregon electoral votes and would be supported to secure them. Telegraphers from Augusta testify no messages traced between Washington New York or the West and Lith of Webber. Cipher messages and money or troops connections noted.
Testimony in the Watts election case cites cipher messages between Governor Chamberlain Senator Patterson and military officials. Accounts mention discussions of money and troops for Florida and electors in Augusta. Western Union officials Wheeler and Watchins testify on telegrams as subpoenas are adjusted and telegrams await delivery from President Ort on.
Marriages recorded include William Bingman to Eleanor C. Marks at the pastor’s residence on December 26 1873 by Rev D B Byers. Don C Adams to Jannette B Colby at Ridott January 18 1877. Charles W Daugherty to Swiss Mattle A Cosier at Freeport June 2 1877. The notices bless the unions and mention cake and voyage imagery.
In Silver Creek the infant Stella V. Garman daughter of William and Anna Garman died January 16 1877 at four months and six days old.
Freeport grain market report from January 23 1877 notes Smith and Porter as grain buyers in Freeport. Lead pencils sold at Broad's for 25 cents a dozen.
Policy holders are asked to present policies numbered 88509 88510 and 88512 to the office of Hiram Bright without delay. The Fire Association of Philadelphia requests proper entry in the Register and report to the Company. Ilsram Brion.
Kingsley and Mills move their rental office to the corner opposite Olson's jewelry store near the First and Second National Banks. The new location offers large convenient rooms better suited to their business needs.
A one hundred dollar scholarship is offered at Rock River University Dixon. The award is applicable in any branch or department taught. See particulars by calling at or addressing this office.
Dr David will visit Freeport every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p m to treat diseases of the Rectum. Time note updated for changes. No Cure no Pay.
J. D. Diffenbaugh & Son advertise headquarters for fresh Baltimore oysters with can or case options. Finest brands None Such offered at 25 cents and up, with a claim of warranted best in the market.
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with those in charge of the Temperance Reading Rooms so employers and job seekers can locate each other.
Krinbill Rotzler & Co push Special Bar gains in Dry Goods while Aaron Gold announces return to Davis hotel serving old and new customers. Scandavian Blood Purifier advertised as cure for nervous ailments. Zo back's Pills recommended for stomach debility. New Family Shuttle sewing machine marketed at 30 dollars with agents sought. binding dope offered by Journal Office bindery.
A.A. Broap offers twenty five active canvassers to sell Inexhaustible Magic Ink stands claiming the best ink is achieved by pouring water into the stand. The query ends with a rhetorical question about wonders ceasing.
An advertisement touts reduced prices on dress goods shawls flannels and blankets from Krinbill Rotzler Co and promotes Swarts Stockings druggists offerings. It markets a home remedy for consumption and throat and lung diseases claiming immediate relief with a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular size of 75 cents. It also lists Wayne to Diuretic and Alterativ an Enixia or Bicuu Juniper andAcetate Potassii as a cure for various urinary and rheumatic ailments and notes sales by Swarts Stocking.
A local item notes the availability of fine diaries labeled IST7 at Broad’s Book Store. The short notice highlights new stock and inviting readers to inquire at the shop.
The Journal trims binding prices to align with editorial Bard lines. Local readers see lower costs for bookbinding services as prices adjust to artistic standards and market demand.
Advertisement notes a rental listing for The Martin homestead at the head of Galena street with inquiry directed to John A. Martin. The rest promotes Castoria as a child health remedy and centaur liniments for human and animal ailments with claims of quick, cheap cures.
A box holding two packages of good envelopes and a quire of good writing paper purchased at Broad's Bookstore for 25 cents.
The article endorses W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the best source for teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs with pure quality low prices and home delivery. It urges readers to remember Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
Parties seeking a first class cash investment are advised to visit the store of PrrmnLp and BRAIEND to explore available offerings and potential returns. The notice emphasizes strong options for investors looking for solid capital placement.
A brief clothing house notice invites customers to call and place orders for overcoats and suits. It emphasizes an elegant selection and prices described as insuring sale, signaling strong value and urge to shop at Stines Star Clothing House.
Piano to rent a first class Chickering on a monthly basis. Enquire of Mr Walter Difpenbaugh.
S W Culpmax opposite the Monument buys out late partner Mr Colling and will sell groceries provisions and canned fruits at astonishingly low prices with home delivery free of charge Remember Chapman for best goods and lowest prices after trying his groceries we speak.
J. D. Diffenbaugh & Son advertise headquarters for winter apples offered by the barrel or peck at the lowest market price. The note emphasizes choice picking and direct sale.
A local merchant is said to have gained fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The advertisement cites cures for liver and stomach disorders, urging trials and offering $500 for any case not cured, with N A Draper and Swarts & Stocking as distributors.
Wanted at this office 1 000 volumes of magazines ten bind at bed rock prices The largest and best stock of rank books at Broad's sought by buyers and collectors in town.
The Kansas Pacific Homestead, published by the Land Department of the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company, describes a five million acre land grant belt along the railway extending to Denver. It promises liberal payment terms, non taxation until patent, and free distribution of the paper to anyone requesting it.
A garbled OCR line lists Milton OUALL Burns Dickens Chas Sumner US Grant Shakespeare Sankey and a string of arcanes including Handel Bacchus Flora Apollo. The passage appears as a collection of proper nouns without clear context or narrative.
H Littles advertises Dr Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Horehound as a reliable staple pulmonary remedy. It cures coughs colds croup bronchitis asthma incipient consumption and whooping cough. Safe with no opium. trial size 10 cts large 50 cts and 1.00. Emmert Burrell sell it and are agents for Parker’s Worm Syrup. Also notices music scholars wanted with terms 8 for 20 lessons addressed to P O Box 790.
Cheap John John R. Wagner agent advertises the Brewster House opposite store offering the lowest prices and the best groceries. The long established grocer claims the largest stock in the city and urges customers to visit and be convinced of the assertions.
Old Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass presents Castoria a palatable castor oil laxative developed from twenty years of experiments. The preparation preserves laxative effects and is recommended for children benefiting from its gentle action. Demand is growing and broad distribution is planned.
The Tobacco House of Jacob Krohn, a longtime city business, stands as one of the Northwest’s oldest and most prosperous establishments. It is famed as a popular cigar venue with Krohn's Own and the Sabrina Travanna blends among its favorites.
Local library launches a bound collection drive inviting residents to donate magazines for binding into archival volumes. Volunteers will sort, catalog, and bind issues from select years, preserving articles, ads, and images for future researchers.
A. Dahl and I. Dittmann advertise repair of all sewing machines and sale of machine needles and oils from their gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
A newspaper note urges parents to try Hali s Cough Cordial as a remedy for colds coughs and sore throats amid seasonal illness. Local druggist N A Draper endorses it promising a cure or money back after using half the bottle. It is described as pleasant for children and effective according to physicians.
A local sweets shop pledges one dollar per ounce for any adulteration found in its waudies and promotes selling purer candy at lower prices than competitors. The headquarters are listed as J. D. Diffenbaugh & Son's with a claim of no glue.
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