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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1868
Page
4
For the Spring Trade, Emmert and Stibgen daily receive looks looks, butts, arena and builders materials of every description. A light snow Saturday evening caused a small fall, barely improving the ploughing conditions. The report notes dull trade and unsettled weather affecting shipping and work.
Sir Knights of Freeport Commandery No 7 are called to assemble at the Asylum this Wednesday evening for work. By order of B C L, Recorder Lemon.
A garbled excerpt references attendees at a May event complaining about preparation and sparing practices. The readable bits mention cold conditions and concerns over a team or group not ready. Names and clear details are missing, yielding a brief, uncertain note of protest.
A fragmented review notes the unpronounceable name as the best part of the performance, with Thursday evening fading into the background. The prose hints at varied entertainment styles and a crowd reaction, but details are sparse and the event’s core outcome remains A stage performance praised for its memorable naming.
The German School Society of this city held its annual officer election last evening. Details were not available in time for this issue.
A reader notice highlights a recently delivered speech by Hutt M B Washburne in Congress about railroad grants. The column endorses Washburne views on the matter and calls attention to the insurpresent issues discussed.
Mr Geo W Renn has hung out his shingle in the rear of Tayloria livery stable on Bridge Street and opened a carpenter shop. He may be found ever ready to wait on his customers.
The Board of Education is believed to have completed buying three lots at Lilbold Avenue and West streets in the Second Ward for a new schoolhouse. The city section has long been rumored to get a school building, but no definite confirmation has been obtained.
The Advertisement notes hot bread rolls cake crackers and other confections in a large assortment at J Mayer's on Stephenson Street Commercial Block. It promises wedding cake orders on short notice and highlights home made pictured items and a broad selection in the city.
Tickets for the masquerade ball next Monday evening are available through A Broad Oscar Zeigler or Mrs Biller. Availability and prices are listed by the local committee.
A call goes out for interested residents to join the Grant Club. The meeting is set for the evening of the 20th at Lincoln Hall, Warren, to discuss forming a local club.
A Grant Club was organized at Polo on Saturday last and another formed at Rockford on Tuesday of last week. Reports from across the country indicate similar civic groups forming nationwide.
A notice states subscribers are liable to the publisher for failing to provide prompt notice when the Journal is not lifted. The directive emphasizes timely reporting by readers to avoid liability.
Go to J Mayer's for the best in the market as he alone supplies them fresh from Philadelphia by nearly every train.
The new photographic gallery at Graasly & Co. store cover on Exchange and Stephenson Streets begins operation. Pro prietors’ names and their standing as artists are questioned while local patrons await exhibition details and rankings.
Mr Hettinger generously donates use of his magnificent facility for the society’s sessions in the upcoming month, supporting horticultural activities and community gatherings with notable assistance from the donor.
The Billiard Table For January from Mesers., Kavs nagh and Decker of New York is issued in a refreshed format with a new dress and improved presentation.
The poem Fire is praised as one of the finest and most vividly descriptive pieces. It is noted for its strong impact when read aloud and is highlighted as well read in the current column.
Rumor says citizens may soon enjoy another musical event by local talent under Episcopal Church auspices. Proceeds reportedly go to a benevolent object.
Charley Shay announces a Thursday town appearance featuring his Quincuplexal act. Posters advertise a program including all the old Desidas routines and many new tricks, promising an entertaining performance.
A fragment describes Dittenbaugh's shop on Stephenson Street open for business with a large stock of fancy goods and toys at reasonable prices. It notes Stephanson County Oil and Mining Company declaring dividends at 17.75 percent on paid-in capital and directs stockholders to collect dividends from Treasurer Thompson Wilcoxon at Farmers Insurance office.
A fragmented notice indicates Mr Parts will relocate from his current rooms in Plymouth Block to upstairs in Trys Block. It notes his friends and patrons should find him there going forward.
A Farmers Club has been organized at Rockford with Mr Samuel Cunningham as President The next meeting will discuss the best mode and manner of planting corn The topic is described as very interesting to farmers in this region and invites broader discussion to include Freeport and similar agricultural subjects
The noted humorist Petroleum V Nasby will give a lecture at Fry's Hall in this city on February 13 or 14. The event is a rare treat long hoped for and may draw a large audience, with Nasby described as a postmaster speaker whose audiences are seldom disappointing.
A Burns Festival at Lanark held Friday evening drew a large attendance with attendees moving off harmoniously. About a half a dozen Freeport residents attended. others were unable to attend. No detailed report of the proceedings reached us.
A writer notes a Paris fashion for a lady's nose protector lined with fur, expresses surprise that no Yankee inventor has yet patented such an item, and predicts enterprising merchants will stock it before winter ends. The piece reflects on importing trends as winter approaches.
Mr Jerre Pattison announces temporary suspension of operations at his machine shop and foundry near the depot due to dull times. A large number of men are laid off, and the statement expresses hope for a soon revival of business.
Fragment discusses subscription habits and the role of a home paper in keeping a reader posted on official and local news of the country. It notes that merely subscribing to foreign publications does not complete a reader's list.
Settled notice states Mr. Dy Ai Snowlton Jr, who departed town months ago to return and start a business, has permanently relocated to New York City and entered the wholesale grocery industry.
A brief tobacco shop promotion contrasts the vice of tobacco with the hope readers avoid excess. It urges readers to buy cigars and tobacco at Youngman Brubaker's 14 place, presenting a lighthearted, moralizing tone while endorsing their shop.
A fragmentary note praises Captain J W Hughes formerly of the Mississippi steamer Lansing who visited Rock Island and expresses belief he will command a fine vessel when navigation opens. The writer recalls a prior meeting at the Knight Templars Excur sion and commends his character and leadership potential.
The Democracy group announces a meeting at the Court House on Saturday to propose drastic reforms including restoring the Union and abolishing taxes. The piece criticizes their rallying cries as stale and unlikely to inspire much enthusiasm.
Emimert and Stibgen promote a reputation for keeping in store the best and most complete assortment of castings west of Chicago. Their stoves are from the finest manufacturers with modern improvements and they offer a good selection of house furnishing goods.
The Rockford Grant Club held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Court House to near capacity. Dr R P Late was elected President, 3.8 Hyatt Recording Secretary, J F Squier Corresponding Secretary, and Geo W Stratton Treasurer. The executive committee was authorized to draft by laws and rules for future governance.
Early Friday smoke was discovered in the rear of Litchenberg Bros meat market. Firefighters extinguished a small blaze before it could cause serious damage, though hams inside the building were roasted by the flames. It was a narrow escape from a larger conflagration.
Fragments urge thrift and happiness with advice to avoid complaint and keep busy. The note emphasizes buying shoes for wife and children at Smythe’s corner store in Fry’s Block, promising good, handsome, and durable articles at low prices.
An extensive, rich display of hats caps gloves and furs by Cham berlin in Fry's Block corner invites belief that the season offers wide choice and fair prices. Chamberlin's motto promises good goods fair prices and every article warranted as represented.
A weekly New York paper published at 14 Fulton Street promises the most complete chronicle of Irish news. The plan is comprehensive and aims to serve the Irish reader with full coverage, costing ten cents per issue.
W P Jones of Mt Morris has been named agent for Stephenson and Ogle counties of the State Soldiers College located at Fulton. He is canvassing Stephenson County and may call on residents soon. The editor believes Jones is well suited for the mission.
Owing to late season and imminent vacancy Sechrist offers heavy discounts on overcoats undercoats dresses and business suits. Stock must be sold in weeks with strong incentives for buyers. Visit Sechrist's old stand at Broad's book store for the sale.
We are indebted to Sas. B. Heéory Hal, Secretary of the Union, State Central Committee, for political straps and tables. Mithildos, three in nuthtier, engraved and hand-printed by the Western Engraving Company of Chicago, are neat specimens of work.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions someone selling oysters in quantities. Caller discusses wanting to buy two dozen rounds and implies urgency. Little concrete detail, unclear names or places.
The readers and subscribers are urged to review the paper and support a larger circulation. The appeal states a desire to expand readership in Stephenson County by providing more copies and improving the hometown paper.
During the past week the American Twau the France Company has moved their office to the second story of Munis Block. Continental Insurance Company and Mr Robert Little have moved into rooms vacated by the American in Fry's Block. The changes had been contemplated for some time and were previously referred to.
County readers are urged to aid the Republican cause by circulating documents and subscribing to the Journal. Citizens should learn the truth through the county paper, with a reminder that terms run two dollars per year in advance.
The Musical Gazette for January previews musical topics and continues the sketch of Wim B Bradbury. Editor Theodore F Seward answers correspondents. The music pages feature thirteen pieces including a voluntary for the cabinet organ by the editor. Published monthly by Margon Bros at 596 Broadway New York, one dollar a year.
The Masonic Fraternity in Illinois is highlighted in The Masonic Trowel with praise for editor Bro. H G Reynolds and Dr Meckey, who writes a series on the Symbolism of Sacred Plants. The January issue mentions a visit to Freeport and compliments the New Presbyterian Building.
Rev Wm Ross the eloquent lecturer will deliver a temperance course at the Evangelical Church in Cedarville starting Sunday February 16. The program includes a 10 30 A M discourse, a youth address at 2 30 P M, and an evening sermon. Lectures continue Monday through Friday evenings with no admission charge and a large attendance hoped for.
Young gentlemen preparing for the Firemen's ball have ordered a new stock of clothing at Stine & Bro’s on the corner opposite Fry's Block. Despite an unprecedented rush, Stine still has a fine stock of goods and can tailor a few more suits if ordered immediately.
The Rockford Gazette issues a sharp lecture over disparaging remarks about Rockford and defends its own county society, noting a 49 cent balance in the Winnebago County Agricultural Society treasurer’s books and arguing Rockford’s jealousy of Freeport. The piece defends Rockford’s standing and declines to compare cities further.
The Lyons Republican editor commends the Journal for its fine appearance and quality. The note expresses gratitude from the newspaper’s team and acknowledges the longtime support of veteran readers and local friends like Tinsley.
Unclaimed goods names published by the American Express Company list recipients in Freeport awaiting auction on March 4. Names include Thomas Brahlgdni, N Casey, Barkey Foltz, Otto Goddard, S N Ee Gurginek, Harry Heath, C O H Jacksons, W W H Johnson, A C Ludy, Zerilda Mahrary, Frank Marsh, John Nabott, Hiram Orndorf, A Rotfmni dor, E C Steadman, Wm H Snyder, Jas C Smith, D W C Tanner, H L A Black, with charges due.
A buyer for Beat & Morgan's is active in Parisian markets. Market observers note ongoing negotiations and potential pricing shifts as traders assess demand and supply conditions in the French capital.
W J Clark and J M Smith plan to open a hardware store in the Holland stand this week. D E Dean will be held in Keithron's Hall this Wednesday afternoon and evening. P B Steinmetz disposed of his dry goods and grocery stock to Earnest Beine. John Stover has sold his hardware building and stock to Stover Hinkley & Co.
A circulating report claimed Fernando Wood shot Mr E B Washburne in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night last. The tale proved false, but it caused belief for several hours. The piece slanders Wood and others of his political stripe as seeking to silence a major opponent.
The Journal reports Mr J L Holmes, recently married, was wrestling behind Kitehuim’s fish market when he was thrown and his leg broke in two places below the knee. The incident was accidental with no foul play suspected.
A brief reader submission presents a rhymed appeal urging grief seekers to try a cigar from Krohn's tobacco store. The verse promises solace in clouds of flavor and invites readers to purchase at the well known shop, framing the cigar as a comforting remedy.
Photographic portraits cover all modern styles at McHenry's gallery over Staver's store on Stephenson Street. Ambrotypes cartes de visite and full sized likenesses are daily finished in elegant style. Citizens and visitors are urged to visit for life like flesh tones and fidelity, with full sized portraits colored or retouched by Mr. Brink.
McHenry the photographer and Brink the artist visited our office with a framed painting that proved to be a clever counterfeit of our features. Despite the satire, readers praised the likeness as a splendid work. Brink claims a process that paints directly on photographs.
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