Swarts Stocking ad and railroad notices in Freeport
Old classified page lists paint supplies and drugs at Swarts & Stocking opposite the Court House, plus stereoscopic views and McLane Liver Pills caution. Local goods including ice chests, dry goods, books, and hardware advertised. railroad timetables for Chicago, Rockford, and western connections appear alongside.
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Swarts ¢& Stocking
Court ‘House
Chitagoi
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Discontinued Daily and Weekly Papers Sale
Notices warn customers of ending sale of daily and weekly papers and magazines by the copy while prepaid subscriptions continue until paid time expires. References to revenue collection and local officials appear, plus an advertisement for Hagan Magnolia Balm claiming beauty benefits and natural circulation stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagan’s Mag
Nolia Balni
Signs of the Zodiac Guides Bloodletting and Remedies
A Western philosopher asks Dr. Ayer for instructions on bloodletting blistering and dosing with Ayer's Pills for a liver ailment and prescribes Sarsaparilla for his wife. He mentions zodiac signs for various tasks and notes he can wean calves in Taurus and other acts by Aries Pisces or Aquarius as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoptao
West
Dr. Ayer
Ayer
Ham
Howell
Local businessman thanks Stephenson area patrons in 1861 note
A 1861 message expresses gratitude to Stephenson and nearby counties for support in building a stationery and wallpaper business. It notes initial capital of 64 dollars on December 16 1861 and ongoing hopes for continued patronage. The passage also mentions Farnsworth's defeat and Stephen A Hurlbut's nomination for Congress in the Fourth District at Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Gislness
Elgin
Farnsworth
Stephen A. Hurlbut
Belvidere
Arbitration panel rules indirect claims inadmissible in Alabama case
The Conference of Arbitrators appointed under the Washington Treaty, meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, declares indirect claims inadmissible and now weighs direct claims for damages due the United States for destruction of merchant vessels by the rebel British pirate Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Alabama
Dolly Varden Convention Shapes Springfield Ballot Fight
The Democratic Copperhead faction known as the Dolly Varden Convention gathered in Springfield last week and launched a strong push to influence the November elections with bold political moves and pointed pins of opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secosh
Democratic
Dolly Varden
Springfield
Endorsements for a Congressional Candidate and General Hurlbut
The piece lauds Farns worth and Lathrop for congressional bids and champions General Stephen A. Hurlbut as a brave, patriotic, and capable leader. It praises his wartime service with the Fighting Fourth Division and predicts a useful and brilliant congressional career.
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Farnsworth
Congress
Lathrop
Stephen A. S Turlbut
Hurlbut
Sherman
President Grant at Boston Jubilee fills Coliseum
On that day President Grant attended the Boston Jubilee crowds filled every inch of the Coliseum and thousands more could not gain admission.
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Grant
Boston
Coliseum
Pecatonica Notes Report Rain Harvest Hopes and Local Crime
Rain refreshed Pecatonica on Saturday morning boosting crops with corn beans potatoes and strawberries. Burglary struck Rev Hill and Mr Rogers houses as Sheriff Flynn investigated. Mrs Silas Abbott died after a long illness and her passing drew funeral notices.
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Pecatonica
Hill
Rogers
Flynn
Unclaimed Letters List at Freeport Post Office
Post office records reveal unclaimed letters remaining in Freeport Hlingis as of July 1. Names include Beverly Miller, Annie Nolan, Margaret Plummer, Harriet Gray, Lorenzo Adam, James Miner, and others. notices urge inquiry via local advertisement and open office hours.
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Otic Freeport
State of Hlingis
Beverly Lafayette
Miller PB
Best Nee
Metatoahe
Nolen Annie
Budel Margaret J. Plummer
Qe Curtis
Promesen
Cambell Bilan
Phi Gray
Harriet N
Adam Lorenzo Dso
Walt
Miner James
N. B
Apen
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Ads Gall Communications
Journal
Ilinois- Atkins & Guinrord
Gusinese
D. Atkins
Lay
Fort Mottee
Maly
Jacob R, Harding, T Ver
Post
Omice
Priggiar
Combo Over Fort
Ofte
T. T. Abrams
C. C. Shuler
New Court House
Freeport
Abrams
Circuit Vrieses
Amerling
Kage
G. C. Shuler
Annas & Shuler
CHA
Wand Collection
Tar Bot Nibide Court
traice-South & Ouse
Dapateh
F. K, Hill
Burchard, Barton & Barnoum
Stephenson Street
Freewort
Linde
BTL
Payne
Tommey and Goancellor
Munn
South Ede
Count House Square
Freeport IV
A. D. Meacham
Fry’s Bios
L . Sly
Ly Bright
Scott Agney
Bright & Agney
IW and Collection
E. P. Hodges
Illagistrate and
Justice of the Peace
court + LY
Banks
Knowlton & Sons
Stephenson’ and Exchange
Fist National Bank
Wited States
Pita
D &B
Bidwell
Fees National Bank
Ndre Arital
Maney
Povireau
Dr. Garber
Dentis
Musser
Seipadts
Burrell
Business
Cavite
Insurance Agency
WM. Trembor
Wilcoxon
Stephenson-st
Freeort
Hearly
London
Ins. Co
Liverpool
Insurance Company
North
America
Philaelia
Phenix Tus
Hio
Capital
Sprinen Nela Am Ins
Girard Ins. Co
Esther W. Taylor
D. B. Bobb
M. D. Dakota
Alnois
J. G. Whitcomb
Fry's Block
Webster Street
F. G. Wynkoop
Stiles, Jenkins,& Co
Geo. F.swarts
H.stocking
M.D. Swarts
Samuel J. Dodds
Lena
Ilinois
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
Ira Babcock
Ill
Itaily
D. B. Schulte
Baddle and Harness Maker
Baring House
Prva
Cor. Stephenson
Chicago-st
Illinois
E. Brown
R. Pelcek
Garcage Street
Journal Office
Workis
George W. Renn
van Buren Street
Kirk & Bergman
Peter Sheckler
Sheckler
Orangeville
Chas, H. Packard
Giles Bro, & Co
West Branch
West Madison St
Chicago
C. T. Dunham
Ovey Bigler
Dalys
Elias Howe
Og, CO. Wilson
Cap
Watton
Mrdr
Manxpr
Rhodes & Brother
Dr. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
U. S
McLane
Stevens
A. F. Broan
Wes
Jupinkee
W. A. Stevens
Hattloo
Zapf
Lawyer & Borchard
Staver & Snyder’s
Thaye
Lawyer & Burchard
McCormick
Northwestern Agricultural Warehouse
F. Carr
Ag't
C. H. McCormick & Bro
Broan
Ford & Wise, Watchmakers & Jewelers
Howard
Waltham
Marion
Lazarus & Morris
Ford & Wise
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mechanic Streets
Brewater House
Iinois
Sanford, Bidwell & CO
Shertff
Stephenson County
IM. Tras
Loran
A. B. Broan
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Fry’s
McEntee & Pattison
Victoria
Bishop
O. M. Shaffer & Son
City Crocker
Britain
Mason, Gem
Proightone
Way Freight
Te Isue
Expressi
Rors Central Tro
Northi Mail Otis
Rockford
Tai Et
Ciede
RFE A
Souok
Rock Tala
Western Union Railroad
Louis
Fenfield
Burlington
Pacific Express
Galesbore
Assenger
Mendota Assenger
Mendota
Atlantice Breen
Quincy
Dalesburg
Ln & Ie Ae
Quine Roy
Missouri
Kan
Iowa
Pangen
Forreston
Mt. Morrla
Oregon
Widbam de Rochelle
Aurora
Passenge
da Rochelle
Mt. Morris
da Forreston
F. K. Hinkley
Mane
Chicago & Northwestern
Knapp
Jolman’s
Hilliard Parlor
Faun
A, F. Broan
Stephenson St
Robert Title
United States Revenue Collector
Nash
Ags
Rev
Chamberlin
Stephens County
Silas Abbott
Congregational Church
Arking
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