New Photo Gallery and Local Shops Highlight Freeport
A Chicago area style of painting and photography is promoted at a new gallery on First Hour at 110 Stephenson Street. Nearby, Harry Buckman’s Billiard Parlor offers cigars, ales, liquors, wines, and free lunch. Advertisements push book bindings, magazines, antiques, and a range of goods from Swarts Stocking’s Drug Store to J. D. Diffenbaugh’s oysters and candies. The page also notes local farming ads, insurance listings, and The Freeport Journal office services, plus farm machinery by H Woodmanse and Esterly Manny seeders.
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McHenry
Stephenson Street
Harry Buckman
Freeport
Freeport Journal
Shaffer & Son Open New Grocery In Munn's Building
G M Shaffer Son opens a new grocery store in Munn's building opposite the court house inviting all in need of groceries to call. They offer free delivery to all parts of the city and urge patrons to try the new store.
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Freeport Journal
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Ppdvision
Munn
Court House
G. M. Shaffer
Walton's New Ladies Furnishing Goods Dept Opens
Walton's announces a department of Ladies Furnishing Goods featuring all the latest novelty ties for ladies in suits. The move signals expanded selection for fashion buyers and a focus on modern styles.
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Walton
Subscriptions and receipts lists for Freeforr' Journal
A ledger of payments and subscriptions shows numerous individuals paying varying amounts to the Freeforr' Journal. Amounts include multiple two dollar entries, several one dollar or fifty cent sums, and a few higher payments, suggesting ongoing reader support and renewals.
Popular Dickens Characters Game By Milton Bradley Co
A new game from Milton Bradley Springfield Mass features principal Dickens characters from six works. It uses simple play with novel features, illustrated character cards in oil colors, and engravings by top artists for its popularity among Dickens fans. Price 60 cents. Revenue notices follow with February 7 8 and 6 dates for official business in Freeport. Graining by C G Smith showcased as first class work with local contact at Swarty Stocking drug store 142 Tw Broadway.
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Milton Bradley & Co
Springfield
Mass
C. G. Smith
Freeport
United Brethren Church
Jurgen
Swarty & Stocking
Rock Grove Musicians Hold Zion Church Convention
A January 1872 musical convention at Zion Church Rock Grove led by J W Suffern of Chicago ran five days with classes in vocal technique, enunciation, breathing, articulation and style. A Stephenson County Musical Association formed with officers from Dakota Rock Grove Ridott and other towns. Resolutions praise Suffern as a top educator and urge county towns to form societies and join the association.
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Rock” Grove
Zion Church
J. Win. Suffern
Chicago
Stephenson County Musical Association
Wm. Askey
Dakota
H. W. Corl
Rock Grove
Michael Meyers
Ridott
Rockrove
H. W. Fisher
O. D. Weaver
Oneco
Charles Cadwell
Rock Run
Dr. Snyder
J. Swanzey
Buckeye
Barber Winslow
Buchanan
Freeport
Lena
Andrew Stahl
Lancaster
G. Thompson
Green County
Wis
Jonathan Staver
Whiteside Co
Ill
S. S. Cobb
Society
Waeneas
Suffern
Stephenson County
Illinois
County Musical Association
Freeport Journal
Freeport Bulletin
D. S. Wymer
Dentists Offer Dental Work By Dr Swengel
The dental rooms of Dr Swengel offer artificial teeth adjusted to resemble natural teeth and promise fillings that last for life. Try him for a durable dental solution.
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Dr. Swengel
Spectacle Notice of Bar Stock Reductions
Great bar gains will be offered to reduce stock before the opening of spring trade and to make room for a new department.
Walton’s New Stock of Goods Opens in Spring
Walton announces a broad Northwest stock at low prices to honor public patronage. He thanks customers for record sales last season and pledges to surpass prior seasons with a larger assortment at 104 Stephenson St Blue Prout.
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Illnois
Northwest
Wai. Walton
Stephenson St
Western Union Rail Road trains to Chicago fast and westward
Advertises freight and passenger schedules for Western Union Railroad lines. Notes Day Express trips leaving Freeport and Freeport to Chicago with arrival times, freight rates, and connections eastbound and westbound. Also offers a lost mink collar reward and locations for returns.
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Western Union Railroad
Oahu
Freeport
OrPaee
Ben Enonye
Walton's Trade Carries On Amid Low Prices for Stock Clearance
Walton's continues a brisk trade as low prices drive stock clearance before spring goods. The strategy aims to reduce inventories and attract buyers ahead of the upcoming season.
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Walton
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Arma
Sista Ad Everoee
Wy Ofice
Felton & Co
Jawelry
Rely
P.gingalle
S. D. Atkins
Ingalls & Atkins
Atorney
Turner & Son
Freeger
T. T. Abrams
Atomneyab Law
C. C. Shuler
New Court House
Abrams
Amerling & Abrame
O T Sly
T, Abrams
Shuler
Abrams & Shuler, Law, Chancery
Illinoe
S. Orrick-outh
al de Qourt House Square
Soldiers’ Monument
Harrison E. Green
Attorney At Law
Freeport, UI
R. Payne
Councellor
Buildin South Side Court House Square
A. D. Meacham
Fry's Block
Fe Conor
Hiram Bright
W. Scott Agney
Bright & Agney
Munn’s
E. P. Hodges
Idlice
Banks
Knowlton & Sons
Corner Stephenson
Exchange Streets
First National Bank
United States
O B. Bidwell
Geo. F. DeForest
Second National Bank
Milwaukee
New York
Philadelphia
England
John EH
Addamse
Girzag
DR. Obe
Akota
Minois
J. G Whitcomb
Rg Bem
Paleo
Webster Street
Waddell's
Ite Ra
Mand
Hreeport
Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Imperial
London
Lycoming
Muney
Alpa
Erie
Pennsylvania
Home
Columbus
Ohio
St. Paul
Minnesota
Triumph
Cincinnati
Massachusetts
Aeacoe Life
Sringfield
Insurance Agency
OFI
WM. Trembor
Wilcoxon
Insurance Co. of North America
Lorillard Insurance Company of
Phenix Insurance Co
Geo,¥.Swartsh. Co
H.stocking
M.D. Swarts & Stocking
Samuel J. Dodds
Mlinois
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
J. C. Simmons
Billiard Hall
Ira Babcock
D. B. Schulte
Ilinois
Fry’s Black
Cor. Stephenson
Chicago-st
BE. Brown
Pelck
Chicago Street
Journal Office
George W. Renn
van Buren Street
Kirk & Bergman
J. R. Boroggs Lodge
O. F
Odd,Fellows Hall
Orangeville
M. P Save
Ge G
F. Ream
Sac’y
Peter Sheckler
Chas. H. Packard
Giles Bro. & Co
West Branch
West Madison Br
C. T. Dunham
J. C
Bigiler
W& Burcarg
Éall
Lawver
Burchard
Sala
Lawver & Burchard
Sechrist & Lemon
Opera House
Swarts ¢ Stocking
Ffodey
Harper
Atlantic
Journal
Mrar
Rhodes & Brother
Harper's Weekly
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Fry’s Block
Star
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Chamberlin’s
Swarts & Stocking
Black Hawk County
Iowa
George Ordway
Waterloo
Porter & Wright’s Insurance Agency
Michigan
Diffenbaugh
Fry's
H. Woodmanse
Esterly & Manny Seeders
Woodmanse
Kingsley & Mills
Tinels
Stoneman's Block
D. A
Dr. Garber
B. & J. Musser
Iosewisny Hould
Gle D. Swengel
Baltiave Dental College
Jackon
WillUarayl
D. Burrell
Kansas Pacific Railway
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
State Capitol
State University
State Agricultural College
United States Agricultural
Richmond
Boston
Albany
Ford & Wise’s
Chickering, Bradbury, and Emmerson
Estey
Simmons and Clough
Ford & Wise
Freeport, Il
Wisconsin
Mechanic Streets
Brewster
Rowell & Sanford
Freeforr
Mrscc
Reeves
ES Buck
Arron Long
FE Moore
IE Hawes
Hinecline
LF Schmeck
JW Barnes
Elliott Lee
Samuel Hart
J Jaiuine
C Thompson
AF Falls
Thomas Ewing
C Dolenmeyer
RK Brubaker
S M Hibbard
Robert Pilson
J Jacob Sills
P Manny
B Mitchell
AA Babcock
Wao
Russell
PJ Bently
Henry Burrell
M Bolender
D C Sunderland
John W Irish
E F Hinds
Wm Swantz
NB Currier
Robert Little
J R Clark
Geo Kohli
Taft Comstock
J Klopp
J Hine
TL Early
Charlies Oxley
B Jones
E C Nott
Wm Lindsley
Benj Clow
D Kuée
Robert Bell
J Flouser
Thos Webster
Wm P Swartz
HI Hinds
J Balsbaugh
GJ Bliss
Npord
Cavanagh Wright & Co
Robert ‘Little
United States Revenue Collector
Preeport
M. D. Chamberlin
City Crockery Sttore
EH. Little
Drewster
Abel
Lam
Ashton
Liverpool
George Ruston
Batleyville
Cape
M. D. Chamberlin's
U. Dd
Meacnani
Almork
Eliza A. Macha
Ordway & Parker
F. Ordway
V” He
Ordway
W. D. Parker
North-Western Railway
Belyvidere
Fradighi
Phin
Bai
F.C. R
Mendota
Obieno
Chrovest
Aod Emmert & Burrell’s
Dollar Store
Illingis Centra
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