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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1874
Page
5
A notice promotes Mr. Nordstrom offering hats ribbons and ornaments at less than half price at the Opera House block with urging to shop quickly. It also advertises cheap doctor bills at the Medicated Vapor Baths located at 131 Stephenson Street.
Hoffmann and Jansen advertise a wide range of children’s carriages and claim they will not be undersold in the city. The note targets mothers, offering lower prices on various styles than any other store.
Gents' fine shoes at Staver and Snyder's draw interest with the Big Red Boot label. Farmers warned against buying a Marsh Harvester with sheaf carrier from Woodmanse. Clayton's proclaims a rush for wall paper and window shades. Medicated baths at 131 Stephenson Street advertised for skin cleansing and wellness. Hoffman and Janssen's markets ice cream and soda with a range of flavors in the West.
Speaking about pictures you can get no better photograph ambrotype tin type or similar in the city than those made by Mc Henry at the Union Gallery over Elson's jewelry store 125 Stephenson St. Call Henry for the best picture.
City orders up to and including No. 4451 will be redeemed at the city office with interest before July 1, 1874. Classified notices advertise assorted goods and services including canned fruit from Hoffman Janssen at Tremont House Chicago, a sale of a billiard table, and rooms to let in the Batik building.
An ad touts cures for head ache back pain sore throat and rheumatism at 181 Stephenson Street upstairs. A separate testimonial praises Moff nan Janssen for confectionery nuts fruits and treats, claiming they have the nicest stock and best prices in town.
After engaging with German Insurance Co for a year the owner informs the public that local business will be handled by daughter Mrs EB Porter. W O Clark remains associated. Reports highlight the Stover wind mill from Woodmanse as superior due to high production and shipments.
Fireworks wholesale and retail including rockets crackers torpedoes balloons snakes and many items to celebrate the Fourth. Large stock of flags and Chinese lanterns also offered with prices said to be lower than anybody. G. M. Clayton advertises. Also AYER'S SARSAPARILLA touted for female complaints and a Candy shop near the Court House sells assorted goods and a medicated bath ad.
Special notice to farmers offering top cash prices for Butter Eggs Lard Rags Tallow Beeswax and more at Ruston New Depot on Stephenson Street. Enquire of Mrs H C Bray one block west of Court House corner Bridge and Walnut streets. Clayton wall paper trimming machine operates all day for free paper trimming Buy paper from G M Clayton.
2000 acres of the best land in the world for sale in tracts to suit purchasers. J R Shelly Shannon Illinois. Also Marsh Harvester and Sheaf Carrier advertised. Clayton’s promotes wall paper window shades and Medicated Baths at 131 Stephenson Street.
Rachel Lamb wife of William Lamb died at Yellow Creek on June 4 1574 of acute dysentery at age 68 years 4 months 16 days Born in Hardin County Kentucky she lived 52 years in marriage She was a loving mother and neighbor Her husband is the elder brother of John Lamb of Lorain Kentucky noting him as a longtime respected farmer of Stephenson County Kentucky.
Annual Bible Meetings across Stephen son County in 1874 inform readers of schedule, venues, and times from Ridott to Lena and Freeport. Also notes new stock in Baby Carriages at Hoffman & Janssen and promotes Jansen McClurg & Co. edition of Swing's Truths for To-day.
All White Dress Goods marked down to insure their speed sale. Hoffman and Janssen advertise the best Ice Cream and soda water in the city. Chicago is noted for its fine hotels headed by Tremont, the most convenient to wholesale houses.
Local newspaper advertises subscriptions for the Paper of G. M. Clayton urging readers to purchase issues and support the publication.
The writer offers 80 acres of farming land and 5 acres of timber for sale on easy terms, located one mile from Dakota Station and highly cultivated. If not sold soon the property may be rented. Inquiries to W. R. Auman or E. Kraner, Dakota, dated June 25, 1874.
A fresh stock of Hamburg embroideries arrived priced below Stevens' cut-rate goods. The offer signals strong savings for shoppers seeking discounted linens and decorative fabrics this season.
The only traveling giraffe in America is part of Old John Robinson's Big Show and will be exhibited in Freeport on Saturday July 18.
All parties indebted to the late firm of C. M. Shaffer & Son must settle within ten days. Afterward collections will be handled by M. Stoskopf. For ten days, contact CO. M. Smarrer at Robey & Hutchison store. July 1, 1874.
County Superintendent J Porter announces monthly teacher examinations in Freeport with July 4 excluded. He will be in Orangeville on July 11, Davis on July 18, Lena on July 25, with other locations and dates to be announced.
Readable note reports new hosiery bargains at Stevens department store with emphasized stock arrival and value pricing for customers seeking affordable legwear.
The agricultural works of Jere Pattison of this city are urged as superior to rivals in mowers and reapers. Pattison invites contests to prove claims, offers cultivators, and guarantees bottom prices on all machinery.
W A Stevens declares large reductions across all goods and offers season end bargains in every department as the store closes for the season.
Carry the News to the inhabitants of Stephenson and adjoining counties that Jeremiah Dean is the local Insurance Agent for eight reliable companies representing a collective capital of ten million dollars in the New and Old World. He will insure property at fair rates and offers loans on farm property. Houses and lots for sale. Call at New Comer & Zuver's, Merchant Tailors, 147 Stephenson street.
Farming readers are urged to consider the Champion Mower by Warder Mitchell & Co. as tested by local users. Patrons praise its light draft, ease of use, and reliability, with multiple claims of zero repair costs and excellent performance across various grasses and grounds.
The Jiena expedition of June 22 under Fish Major General Cornelius Roush splits into two brigades, one by land led by Roush and one by boat, fishing along the Pecatonica near Lena. After a night in camp, Roush falls ill with fever and ague and is evacuated. The group divides the catch and plans a future attempt once he recovers.
Advice urges thorough cleaning of cellars yards and out-houses. Keep dry and well ventilated avoid rubbish and drains to prevent sickness. Salt and lime mixed into a paste used as a purifier on sinks cellars gutters and outhouses to cut disease and expense.
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