Obituary of Andrew Burnside of Freeport at 78
The town chronicles the death of Andrew Burnside, aged 78 years and ten months, a long time resident of Freeport. Born in South Carolina, he surveyed in Indiana and Laporte, then moved to Wisconsin to farm and enter politics. He served in the Wisconsin Legislature, was a Baptist Church member, survived by his wife and seven children, with three living. He remained active in local affairs and helped establish the Bulletin’s subscription base. Burnside was widely respected.
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Freeport
Andrew Burnside
South Carolina
Pine Lake
Indiana
Laporte
Yornaval T Tdeales
Wisconsin
Burnside
The
Baptist Church
Charming sketches by Miss Thackery published in Boston
The piece describes a Boston publication by Loring 319 Washington Street written by Miss Thunckery or Thackery. It presents a series of charming modern romances based on familiar tales Beauty and the Beast Cinderella and Lisle Red Riding Hood with morals about appearances flattery and duty. Readers are urged to obtain copies for ten cents by mail.
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Loring
Washington Street
Boston
Miss Thunckery
Beauty and the
Beast
Lisle Red
Cinderella
Jack
Giant Killer
Andh & Small
Freeport marble yard to expand after blaze
Thoas Sparks Randall continues marble business, leasing basement of the old Presbyterian Church opposite the Pennsylvania House to resume operations with improved facilities. He promises quicker, reliable service for monuments tombstones slabs and counters using American and Italian marbles, inviting customers to note the location.
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Thoas
Sparks Randal
Freeport
Rancal
Old Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania House
The Masquerade Opens First Grand Ball at Fry's Hall
The Freeport Social Turnverein hosts the first Grand Masquerade Ball of the season Monday evening at Fry's Hall with supper after masque removal. Milwaukee costumer Kyasser will display costumes Saturday at Oscar Zeigler's Stephenann Street shop for unprepared attendees. The event promises thorough preparation and lively dancing, with the newspaper ready to chronicle arrivals for its lady readers.
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Fry's Hall
Freeport Social Turnverein
Kyasser
Milwaukee
Oscar Zeigler
Stephenann Street
Masonry weekly launches with literary and travel pieces
A new weekly periodical titled Wright, Reason and Truth debuts from the Fraternal Publishing Association at No 9 Sprout Street New York priced two dollars a year. Noted contributors include poet William Ross Wallace past grand master Robert D Holmes and Robert Morris who will share letters from travels in the Holy Land Rev H M Gallagher H J Seymour among others. The publishers promise good typography and a focused Masonic topic exchange likely to meet a long felt need.
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Wright
Reason
Associationys
Spruch Street
New York
Wm. Ross Wallace
Robert D. Holmes
M. W. Bro
Robert ‘Morris
The
Holy Land
H. M. Gallagher
H. J. Seymour
Prof C A Wiley Elocutionist at Fry's Hall Readings
Prof C A Wiley the Elocutionist will present select readings at Fry's Hall on Wednesday evening January 20 starting at 8 o'clock. The noted Irish piece The Broken Taffeli will be among his selections along with a complete instruction on elocution. A class in elocution will be formed at the close of the readings.
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Fry's. Hall
Wiley
Hastie
Chicago Republican praised as premier city paper
A historical notice extols the Chicago Republican as the best and most reliable morning paper. It highlights its official status in Chicago, extensive dispatches, and large corps of correspondents ensuring the latest news and primary reports from all parts of the country. It urges readers to subscribe for a quality daily.
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Chicago Republican
Chicago
Republican
Ranapres
New York State Editorial Association Proposes Mechanical Dept Day
The New York State Editorial Association plans to devote an entire day at the next annual convention to mechanical department topics. Exhibits will feature presses and machinery from leading manufacturers. The idea aims to provide practical, useful information to editors attending the Bookford, Lane meeting.
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New York State Editorial Association
Bookford
Lane
Advertorial Hoax Triggered by Widow’s Claim
An advertisement headed Personal and signed by a supposed widowed resident of the city with 60 cents for insertion is deemed a hoax. The paper investigated and found only one widow of that name in the city who denies knowledge of the message. The copy and money are held pending proof of identity, and publishers are warned to be more credulous next time.
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High
Enterprising boot and shoe dealers overhaul store
J.4.3. H. McNamara announces remodeling and spring preparations for their boot and shoe business. They advertise the lowest prices, a large stock purchased last fall, and fresh goods. extra warm boots and prices targeted to the cold weather urge customers to shop there before spring.
Collector's Blanks for sale at office bound volumes
Ready for delivery at this office are bound ledgers or books of one hundred or fifty each. Orders will be promptly attended to and sent by express to any town, section and range or lot and block configuration. Specify preferred system when sending orders to ensure correct delivery.
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Express
Florence Sewing Machine Still Offered For Sale
Mrs M M Sheetz continues to offer Florence sewing machines in this city. She reports selling a large number of units and notes they give general satisfaction. The market lacks a better sewing machine.
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Freeport
C. C. Wilson
Bart Jetts
Rover
Bikers
M.’M. Sheetz
Elegant marbled cards and business printing offered
The Journal Job Rooms advertises a stock of marbled cardboard in all colors and shades and offers to print business cards and similar items in tip top style, inviting readers to call around for any order.
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Journal
The Wonderful Cabinet Advertised at G. M. Clayton's
A brief blurb praises The Wonderful Cabinet as a premier ladies magazine, nonsectarian and uplifting, published by Poe and Hitchcock in Cincinnati and Chicago, urging readers to consider it for its wholesome influence and literary style in the family circle.
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Poe and
Hitchcock
Cincinnati
Chicago
Time Beautified Clock Shop Display on Stephenson Street
Time Beautified invites readers to visit Ford and Wise's on Stephenson Street to inspect their stock of clocks and warehoused goods. They continually replenish a full range from low to high price, with watches jewelry and printed ware for sale. West of Chicago their assortment is unmatched.
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Ford and Wise’s
Stephenson Street
Brett
West
Chicago
Callin
E and J Roche New Store in Hettinger's Block
E and J Roche announce a magnificent assortment of goods and ready made clothing at their new store in Hettinger's Block. In a short time they have built a first class reputation for liberal dealing with customers, encouraging local shoppers to visit and buy.
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Hettinger's
Hamburg Blood Purifying Tea Promises Health Benefits
An old world style herb tea marketed to cleanse the blood and improve health. Claims include purifying the blood to prevent pimples, liver issues, scrofula, and piles. Sold by Wm. Caspers-Schults, chemist and druggist, Freeport, at 35 cents per package.
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Hamburg
W.m. Caspers-Schults
Cor
Galeng & Xchange Street
Freeport
Wan Brunt Broad Cast Seeding Machine Ad
The Wan Brunt Broad Cast Seeding Machine and Cultivator combined is offered for sale by W. G. Barnes & Co. and agents nationwide. It is claimed to infringe patent rights and is warned against to avoid prosecution. Horicon Wisconsin and Rockford Illinois are referenced in notices from December 7, 1868.
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Rockford - Ill
Wnd
van Brontt
United States
Horricon
Wis
W. G. Barnes & Co
Godey’s Lady’s Book February praised as treasure
The February issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book arrives promptly and is regarded as a household treasure. Mrs Sarah J Hale leads the editorial department with rare accomplishments and Mr Godey holds an enviable publisher’s reputation.
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Sarah J. Hale
Godey
The
Heat Magazine
Crockery Store Ad Lists Goods and Imports
Crockery Store, Co. EH. Little, importer and dealer, advertises crockery, glassware, silver plated items, Britannia ware, lin toilet ware, cutlery, mirrors, lamps, kerosene items and related goods for sale.
OUINA TEA SETS AND LANTERNS FOR SALE
A notice offers a limited stock of 44 piece China tea sets priced at $10 each. Also advertised are lard and kerosene lanterns, brass and German silver lanterns, and an assortment of lamps suited for family homes halls and churches.
Plantation Bitters Promises Cure For Distressed Minds
An old advertisement extols Plantation Bitters as a universal remedy for melancholy hypochondria and insanity tied to a diseased stomach. It claims the remedy has cured more cases in five years than all others combined and hypes ailments from dyspepsia to low spirits. Also promotes dyspepsia cures and sensational offers, including a card of a future spouse for 20 cents.
Emmert & Fat tion announce sash doors and mouldings
Emmert and Fat tion announce they manufacture sash doors blinds window frames and mouldings of every description by new machinery. They offer custom work planing sawing and matching with brackets and monkings altered to pattern. Located at Freeport Agricultur Works with prompt attention and full line of agricultural implements and Manny patents.
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Emmert & Fattion
Freeport Agricultur Works
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Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Exchange Street
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Gillena
Geo. A. Hicks
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South East Corner Public Square
I. Wyl
Doctor Caner
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Fry’s
Ailey
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Robert Little
Second National Bank
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U.S
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Sohn
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L.w.gorvean
Ilashiers
Slaver's Shoe Store
Stephanson Street
Freedom
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Jas.t
Turner & Neff, Law, Chancery
Exchange’ Street
Court House
Freeport Il
William, Massenberg
Stephensouar Street
Henry c. “C. Hyde
Carlipp
Ilnois
Cavanagh, Wright& CO
Stephenson Ahvedt
Elmer BG Greene
Christopher C. Shuler
Public Square
Exchange & Stenhenson Sts
Rock River Seminary
Mt. Morris
Ogle County
Poin
D.m. Caldwell
Munn
First National Bank
Tlmois
Algo
H,e Brown
J. Ul. Taylor & Co
Siz Cavanaght & ‘Recker Bruteolane
Morgan
Oral
Altairs
Mystic Temple
C. A. Wiley
H. McNamara
Florence
G. M. Clayton
the Ladies’ Repository
E. & J. Roche
van Brunt & Co
Godey’s Lady's Book
Crockery
EH. Little
Brewster
Waukegan
Mt Mid
Aldewalley
Eakece Bate
City of Free Art
Cite Ite
Yale
Seri
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Usband
Reeves & CU
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P. Manny
B. Manny
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