Fresh oysters and cigars advertised at Freeport address
Advertisement notes fresh oysters by the plate and can daily opposite the Court House at 189 Stephenson Street. Also lists the choicest brands of cigars at 8 5 Stephenson Street. Store "E Zarr" and "N A Draper & Co." in Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Josel
Lower Stephenson Street
Freeport
Court House
Stephenson Street
E. Zarr
Ill
N. A, Draper & Co
For Sale or Exchange on Stephenson Street
For Sale or Exchange. A good house and lot on Stephenson street in the best city location at a very low figure. Also two good lots and a new eight room house with all conveniences. Call on F C Welch to secure a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
F.C. Welch
Local Advertisements Promote Oils Meats Toys and Baths
Car load of Scofield Squire Teagle kerosene oil offered as top quality and cheaper than rivals. Rhodes & Bro meat market on upper Stephenson street emphasizes cleanliness and range of meats plus agents for American Meat and Vegetable Chopper. J D Diffenbaugh touts toys and Yankee nations cheaper than before. Medicated Vapor Baths promote cures for headaches rheumatism and cold symptoms at 131 Stephenson street. Currier Farr announce feather move on Clay street with orders via Shaffer & Son store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield, Squire & Teagle
Cleveland
G. M. Clayton
Rhodes &Bro
Stephenson Street
Rhodes
Rhodes & Bro
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Chicago
Currier & Farr
Clay Street
Court House
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Great South series opens with Among the Mountains
Scribner's Monthly March issue begins The Great South a three part article about life and adventures Among the Mountains. The introductory piece surveys Western North Carolina and the Appalachian system, highlighting its wild grandeur and rich illustrations. A six hundred mile horseback journey supplied the visuals for the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner’s Monthly
North Carolina
Orangeville Teachers Discuss Best Geography Methods
The Orangeville Teachers Association met Jan 28 1874 in the schoolhouse. Officers were elected and members debated the best way to teach geography with a focus on map drawing and tracing lessons by the teacher, ending in spirited participation and agreement on methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville Teachers’ Association
Orangeville
J. H.M
No. 1 meals and trees advertised at Grand Central
Grand Central restaurant now run by W. H. Diffenbaugh and Mr. Gill offering a No. 1 meal at all hours and a No. 1 stew of oysters for 25 cents. J. L. McLain of McLain Bros. promotes western trees and nursery stock from Rockford and Northern Illinois nurseries, with office at 105 Stephenson st. Trees and shrubbery are strongly recommended and claimed to be the best in Northern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Restaurant
Brewster House
W. H. Diffenbaugh
Gill
J. L. McLain
McLain Bros
Stephenson St
Rockford
Illinois
Ilinois
Benj F Taylor Lecture at Opera House Miss Fortnight
The readable excerpt notes a Benj F Taylor lecture at the Opera House on Monday eve February 2 and promotes Medicated Baths at 131 Stephenson Street for skin cleansing and pore opening. It also mentions aging magnates Commodore Vanderbilt William B Astor and A T Stewart, all nearly eighty, as if visiting Feeport to diffenbaugh's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. F. Taylor
Opera House
Stephenson Street
Commodore Vanderbilt
Wm. B. Astor
A. T. Stewart
Feeport
Diffenbaugh’s
Fulfillment Better than Promise In Chromes Orders
The Christian at Work reports some papers last year were six to eight months behind in filling chromes. Talmage's paper has kept ahead and has thousands ready in its warehouse for emergencies. Agents should note this. Sample copies and terms sent free from office 102 Chambers Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Chambers Street
New York
Hamburg Embroideries Sell Low at Stevens'
A large stock of Hamburg embroideries goes at unusually low prices during Stevens' sale, drawing many buyers from nearby towns to snag bargains on garments and linens.
Patent Casters for Sewing Machines A Must for All Owners
A simple contrivance lets sewing machines move in any direction without a helper. It eliminates awkward positions during use, makes sweeping easier, and prevents carpet damage. Patent casters are user friendly. For details contact W. F. Peck at Herrick's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Peck
Herrick’s
New Photograph and Tin Type Gallery Adverts Frat Class Pictures
Advertisement promotes McHenry's Photograph and Tin Type Gallery opposite the Opera House offering low prices for fraternity class pictures and related portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry
Opera House
Fresh bargains on flannels and oysters offered locally
The ad lists white flannel at 12 1 2 cents and up from Stevens, fresh oysters by quart or case at Chicago prices from J D Dirration. Mrs H C Bray invites inquiries about cooking and board near Court House. The Folio magazine previews February with new music and a portrait of Henry Stephen Walker, announcing a March expansion to 40 pages and price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Stiles
Court House
Stevens
Chicago
Fry’s Block
J.D. Dirrersation
H. C. Bray
Corner Bridge
Walnut Streets
C. A. White
T. P. Ryder
R. F. Raymond
Christ
L. C. Elson
Almighty Lord
Irving Emerson
Henry Stephen Walker
White, Smith & Co
Boston
Mass
Domestics Sale Opens at W A Stevens and Local Notices
Large lot of Domestics of best makes offered at extremely low prices by W A Stevens. Mention of Judge Hyde and diffusion about candy by Diffenbaugh’s noted. Sheriff's customer Wanrep praised as candy and peanut devourer. A city house for rent $15 to $25 monthly via Pelton and Pomeroy. garbled text about Sabbath and ringing bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stevens
Judge Hyde
Diffenbaugh
Piersol
John
Pelton & Pomeroy’s
Protracted Services Opened by Lena Churches
The Lutheran Methodist and Presbyterian congregations begin a series of protracted meetings in Lena with notable interest. Lena Hotel hosts the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Daniel B Packer on January 15 with a large guest list, fine music from the Lena National Cornet Band, and gifts valued around 300 dollars. The event included a 175-guest supper and remarks by Dr W Y Byers and Dr W P Naramore. The couple celebrated their fifty years of marriage in a joyous gathering dated January 20 1874.
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T. A. Smith
Daniel B. Packer
Lena Hotel
Lena National
WY. W. Byers
W. P. Naramore
D. B. Packer
Judge Sheldon Visits Freeport and Buys Cans
Judge Sheldon recently stopped in Freeport and headed to Dif fenbaugh's where he purchased several cans.
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Breed & Haws
Hiram Bright
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Mayi
Free 4
Ile
Henry
Hyde
Carlipp
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Smith D. Atkins
F. K. Hill
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Free
A. D. Meacham
Counsellnrat Law
Ancery
OfficeFry’s
Banks
United States
O.B. Bidwell
Fio. F. Deforest
Second National Bank
U.S
Milwaukee
Newark
Philadelphia
Gland
Ireland
John H. Addams
Pocrreau
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Stoneman's Block
D. A. Knowlses’ Bank
Dr. Swengel
F. Swengel
Balinginal College
Stephenson Sr
Tson
D. Burrell
R. F. Hayes
M. D. tNaver
van Buren i
1St Ward
Schoor
A. m
J. C. Burbank
Unn
Pride Cours
Tod P
Es Manning
Dr. Prentice
Locust Streets
Esther W. Taylor
D. B
Bobb, M. D
Tinois
W. W. Montelius
Mee
Scott & Wise
Tod Musical Merchandise
Las Stece Street
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Trembor
Ing. Co
Eel London’ & Globe
Wosylvania Fire Ins
Aeorance Company of
North America
Iutelphia
Pace Winkeew York
figeRental Ins
Asher & Shay
Ham’s
Galena Street
D. B. Schulte
Ilinoia
Samuel J. Dodds
Lena
Gee, Thompson
Taylor & Aspinwall
Jacob Weishar
Fry's
Stephenson
Chicago Streets
H. E. Brown
W. W. Robey
Stehenson
Ogle Counties
Munn’s Uilding
First National Bank
R. Pelce
Pricage Street
Journal Office
A. Boedeker
Adams and
Spring Sts
Jeremiah Dean
Surance
Schrack & Federhofe
J. Schrack
H. Federhofe
Uneco
Stephenson Co
Dr. A. Boschee
Germany
G. G. Greer
Woodbury, N. J
Stine & Bro
A. W. Ford
Chamberlin & Sdprcen
Fry’s
Emmert & Burrell's
W. A, Stevens
Hamburg
Fun—Taylor
Moss
City Crockery Store
H. Little
Brewster Mouse
C. H. Little
Victor
M. W. B. Elson
J.B. Timms
Osage
Aevert
Caleb Cushing
Shaffers
Judge Sheldon
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