Executive Committee Meeting of Stephenson County Agricultural Society
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society Executive Committee will meet February 15 at 10 a.m. in the City Clerk’s Office Freeport to appoint the Awards Committee hear reports from Standing Committees and discuss other business. By order of President R V Anbery Secretary. We report Mr John H Wilson suffered a crushed arm at Amboy requiring amputation while coupling cars He was yard master for Illinois Central Railroad at Amboy Our sympathies are with him.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Freeport
R. V. Anbery
Sec
John H. Wilson
Amboy
Wilson
Ilinois Central Railroad
Walleque
The
Colorado
Maj. Powell
Pacific Ocean
Niagara
Emmert & Burrell
American and Swiss Watches and Silverware Offer
Mr. Charles H. Packard in Wilcoxon's Marble Block keeps American and Swiss watches from top manufacturers with full satisfaction warranty. He features a large stock of silver and silver-plated ware for holidays, praised for beauty and finish and offered at low prices.
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Charles H. Packard
Wilcoxon
West
Oneco resident wagers $10,000 to walk 100 miles
A letter from Oneco in this county reports Mr S. F. aims to walk 100 miles in 100 hours without sleep on a $10,000 wager. The paper suggests he deposit $10,000 in a bank with formal written terms, noting a potential overbid.
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Oneco
Bergman Robey Kirk firm forms in Bergman and Kirk partnership
W W Robey buys into Farmers Warehouse Bergman and Kirk creating Bergman Robey Kirk in a new brick building behind the Court House. The firm lists Romery Indiana Thresher McCormick Harvesters Sterling Corn Planter Corn Sheller Moline Plows Dixon Plows Easterly Seeder and other farming implements as agents. We wish them success in this new venture.
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Farmers
W. W. Robey
Bergman & Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Romery
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling Corn
Moline
Dixon
Eighty eight suits filed by Winnesheik Insurance in Circuit Court
The Galena Gazette reports T. J. Turner & Son of Freeport, acting as attorneys, filed eighty eight suits in the Circuit Court to recover face amounts of premium notes. Cases to be docketed for the next term. Middleditch Potter, Stephenson street, advertise wholesale liquor stock and assure quality whiskies brandies and wines.
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Galena Gazette
Saga T. J. Turner & Son
Freeport
Winnesheik Insurance Company
Gar
Middleditch & Potter
Stephenson Street
Middleditch& Potter
Millinery Store on Stephenson Street Prepares for Holidays
A longtime millinery and ladies fur nishing shop on Stephenson Street has stocked a fine assortment for Christmas and New Year. The proprietor, skilled in trade for years, selects items to suit the market and offers them at low prices.
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R. Pelce
Chicago Street
Journal Office
Stephenson Street
Northwest
Ohio
Atc. Hi
Little
Dr Caner's Cephalacea Headache Pill Widely Sold
Advert says a new remedy called Dr Caner's Cephalacea or Sick Head ache Pill quickly gains use. It claims easy reliable relief for headache and is available by all druggists.
Job Printing Offer Promises Cheaper Better Work
In county, a single team printing office with multiple presses and large material stock advertises faster cheaper printing than rivals. The note also mentions Lena reportedly has a fire company per the Star report.
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Lena
Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Local Agencies
The notice urges getting a policy through Mesars Porter Wright agents for top US insurers including North American of New York. A lodge meeting of J R Scroggs Lodge No 372 I C O F in Orangeville on Saturday January 15 1870 installed D D G M A A Krape J J Moore N G G W Wirt V G Sam Garber R S J C Potts P S John Rudy Treasurer.
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Frasior
Wilcoxon's Block
Stephenson-st
jFree‘tp
Cotesmornece Co
North America
O Philaelphia
Abbels
Lorillard Insuanc Company
New York
Phenix Insurance Co
Merchants' Ins. Co
Micago
Charter Oak Life Insurance Co
Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Acific
San Francisco
Norwic Fire Auianca Co
Norwich
Mesars, Porter & Wright
United States
J. R. Scroggs Lodge
Orangeville
A. A. Krape
J.J. Moore
N. G
G. W. Wirt
V. G
Sam’ Garber
R. S
J. C. Potts
P. S
John Rudy
Heating Stoves and Merchant Spotlight in Chicago
Heating stoves for wood and coal offered at low prices by Lawyer and Burchard. Reader notice highlights G. W. Marshall and Co. produce and commission merchants at No 9 West Madison Street Chicago. Endorses senior partner as honest and reliable and urges readers to seek commission business from this state area.
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Lawyer & Burchard’s
G. W. Marshall’ & Co
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Boots and Shoes Sale at Mc Namara's
Mc Namara's at 87 Stephenson Street offers boots and shoes at own prices for 30 days to clear room for spring stock. Sale runs regardless of cost and focuses on inventory clearance.
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McNamara’s
Stephenson Street
New Yorkers Meet at Howard House in Freeport
The February third gathering seeks to be a standout social event in Freeport since Brewster House opening. Organizers invite townsfolk and countryside residents to mingle, aiming to foster better town country ties and plan a summer picnic.
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Howard House
Freeport
Brewster House
Youthful clergyman challenged by a sharp backseat remark
A Springfield Ohio Sunday School address featured a clash when a boy called the clergyman’s “He-li-e” spelling a fib. A correspondent notes other brief items including a child’s Christmas drum prayer and a parrot saving a Windsor, England widow from flames.
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Springfield
Ohio
Masquerade Ball Planned by Sengerbund at Hettings Hall
The Sengerbund resolves to hold a grand fancy dress ball at Hettinger’s Hall on Thursday February 10 1870. They promise lavish decor and aim to eclipse all previous local masquerades. Further particulars will be announced later.
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Sengerbund
Hettinger's Hall
American Base Burner Tops Base Burners At Fairs
The American Base Burner led a display of base burning stoves including Oriental Morning Glory Radiator Empire Gus Burner and six others at the Ohio and Indiana State Fairs this fall. It promises the most heat per fuel and tops the list. An exchange notes supporting local papers by buying Chicago papers to support town stores.
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Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
For Sale Groceries at Co. C Best’s
For sale is groceries described as good new and cheap at Co. C Best's located at 151 Stephenson Street.
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Co. C. Best's
Stephenson Street
Meat and Vegetable Chopping Machine At Rhodes Brothers
A local feature visits Rhodes & Brother on Stephenson Street near the Soldiers' Monument to inspect the American Patent Meat and Vegetable Chopper. The reviewer praises its neat design and notes a range of sizes and prices for home, family, and large household use.
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Rhodes & Brother
Stephenson Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Wade
Bis
Rhodes Bros
30 Days Own Prices for Next Month Stock
A retailer advertises fixed own prices for the next 30 days to move spring stock. The note mentions room to stock and a focus on spring merchandise. It presents a concise promotional pricing window for customers.
Ice blocks harvested from Pecatonica River for next summer
Solid ice, clear as crystal and bright as diamonds, is being secured from the Pecatonica river in huge blocks. Each block measures nearly twenty inches in thickness and will be used for summer supplies.
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Pecatonica River
Hardware Firm Sawyer and Burchard Crowded With Trade
Amid mixed commerce reports, Sawyer and Burchard hardware firm stands out with constant crowds and brisk sales. The article credits low prices, visible location, and strong inventory for their success, urging readers to visit for hardware needs.
Millerburg Lyceum Society Discusses Equal Suffrage
The Millerburg Lyceum met January 21 1870 with President Atchison in the chair. Bennet was chosen Judge, topics included a debate on Indian versus African grievances and a motion granting women voting rights at all meetings. Next meeting will discuss whether a farmer’s life is the most independent.
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Millerburg Lyceum
Atchbison
Bennett
McGrath
B. Metzger
M. M. Eshelman
I. Graham
J. Stoneman
G. Atchison
A. McGrath
J. Freitzel
J. Bennett
J. Atchison
Proposition Promises Delight for Prof Tenny Behold Shellfish
A humorous note invites Prof Tenny to savor a dozen acephalous molluscs from the lamellibranchiate Ostrea genus on the half shell, riffing on gourmet novelty.
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Tenny
Basket Oolong Tea Only at C Best Store
Elegant note records sale of Basket Oolong Tea sold exclusively at .C. Best’s shop on 151 Stephenson Street priced at $1.25 per pound.
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C. Best
Stephenson Street
First concert by Prof. I. B. Joran pupils at Wilcoxon's Hall
On Wednesday February 2 the pupils of Professor I B Joran will perform at Wilcoxon's Hall. The event invites all children and young people to attend to inspire and encourage them to pursue music.
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Prof. I
Use Artic Cure for Chilblains and Frosted Feet
War ranted a certain cure in every instance. For sale by all druggists.
Best and Morgan Dry Goods Sale Bargains Highlight
Local store Best and Morgan promotes a discounted dry goods clearing sale. The event emphasizes substantial bargains and quick turnover as customers line up for limited stock and doorbuster prices.
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Best & Morgan
Aetia
Gaslight Masquerade Parade Delights Freeport Crowd
A lively Freeport street scene shows a grotesque horsemen parade after dark as locals speculate the fun is for a Turner Hall masquerade. Observers praise the jovial Dutch mask wearers and the German community’s playful response to the event.
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Freeport
Stephenson Street
Turner Hall
Sun pictures and heart pictures in memory
It is said sun pictures are better than pen pictures and heart pictures better than either. He who has a friend’s picture engraved on his heart may still want a sun picture or photograph to keep bright the memory, and MelHenry’s is the place to go for the photograph.
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MelHenry
Beet Sugar Prospects in Freeport Fuel Local Manufacturing Push
A cor respondent argues for a Beet Sugar Factory in Freeport, urging joint stock companies to back a plant. The piece notes Stephenson county soil could yield beet production to make sugar at four to five cents per pound, wholesale value near three times cost, with energy and capital unlocking profits.
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Gymnaciadus
Freeport
Stephenson County
The Celebrated Imperial Cook and Imperial Stewart Stoves for sale
Lawver and Burehard advertise the Imperial Cook and Imperial Stewart stoves for sale. The notice highlights their popular reputation, inviting customers to inquire at the store for purchase details and pricing.
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Imperial
Imperial Stewart
Lawver & Burehard’s
Stevens & Co. Promises Big Stock Reductions Ahead
Stevens and Company announces a large sale to cut stock over the next thirty days. Shoppers are urged to call and find bargains as prices are reduced significantly.
Fresh groceries and provisions at Cronkrite store
KE L Cronkrite's grocery on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank offers prompt city delivery without extra charge. The store guarantees quality and prices that are fair and reasonable with consistent profits.
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KE. L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Meat Cutters And Staffers At Lawyer and Burkhardt’s
Meat cutters and staffers at Lawyer and Burkhardt’s offer low prices on a range of meats. The ad highlights discounts and accessibility for shoppers seeking value meat cuts in a local market.
Rhodes & Brother FurRnish Fine Meats and Fish
Rhodes and Brother advertise their meats game and fish as the best in the country. They invite customers to call opposite the Soldiers' Monument for lake fish roast beef and mutton chops. The town to move the old Court House is announced with plans for a new building.
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Rhodes & Brother
Soldiers’ Monument
Court House
Hans Brittman
Spome
Tubular Lanterns and Oil Lamps For Sale
A humorous note about kerosene oil lanterns offered by Lawyer Burchard. The piece mentions a loud street performer singing a comical line about catching someone resembling him and jokes about informing Barnum if the act succeeds, hinting at show business.
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Burchard's
Millinery and Dress Making Business Mentioned by Mrs Sheetz
An elderly settler notes Mrs Sheetz runs her own millinery and dress making business and states she always means what she says and does what she promises, inviting any claims for work or goods in her line to be tried.
Death of Andrew Reinecke Saddler
The Bulletin reports the death of Andrew Reinecke a former Malter Reinecke saddlers after a brief illness on Saturday. He had lived here for years leaving a wife and five children.
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Andrew Reinecke
Malter
Reinecke
Photographer offers unrivalled work at low prices
The advertisement touts a skilled photographer with great experience in photography. It claims unrivalled fortune and finish, ability to make all sizes and styles, and prices that are as low as the lowest. Located on Stephenson Street, corner of Exchange, upstairs.
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Stephenson
Freeport City Asked to Switch to Kerosene Street Lighting
Readers urge Freeport to replace gasoline lamps with kerosene lamps for Stephenson and Galena streets. They note the Dubbs Hotel lamp is a success and urge extending the test to improve street lighting.
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Freeport
Stephenson
Galena
Dubbs
Letters Held for Postage at Freeport Post Office
List of letters held for postage includes Street & Smith New York Weekly proprietors. Misa TL Lewellen Rochester Racine County Wisconsin L Volkers Shannon Wh. Be Crotty Ottawa Illinois.
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Freeport
Street & Smith
New York Weekly
N. Y
Misa TL
Lewellen
Rochester
Racine County
Wis
L. Volkers
Shannon
Be Crotty
Ottawa, Il
Boots and shoes at low prices from Tandy
This winter weather keeps one mindful that boots and shoes are essential. Tandy offers a full line at cheap prices and guarantees his goods. He is accommodating and warrants every article he sells, ensuring buyers get quality items. Give him a call.
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Tandy
Krohn's tobacco store expands with bows and shoes
Next to Krohn's tobacco store customers are greeted with the best of bows and shoes. They keep all their old tradition and are extending it daily. Rubber goods for sloppy weather are offered in best styles.
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Sawyer and Burchard
Krohn
Right Side Up with Care and Local Notices
Krohn advertises tobacco and cigars with pipes and pouches for enthusiasts. Jos Levi Robey pays respects to last week’s bulletin and comments on his speech at the old settlers meeting. Miss Mary Reed broke her arm near the gas works, treated by Dr Buckley, and walked home.
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Krohn
Jos Levi Robey
Jessie
Old Settlers
Uncle Levi
Mr. Robey
Mary Reed
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