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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1867
Page
5
Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois dealers advertise wholesale and retail watches clocks and silverware with a promise of prices lower than Chicago. Call 2671 to verify and compare.
A poem recounts the Coronis romance with Apollo and the raven’s punishment. The swift tale explains how the white bird became black after bearing news on betrayal and mischief. The piece ends with two morals warning against gossip and careless handling of information.
Includes the score of a Forest City Rockford versus Excelsiors Chicago baseball game with umpire and time details, plus local notices about Gent. D. Atkins moving offices, and oxen hitched in front of Lighthart's store on Stephenson Street drawing attention to a quirky scene.
Five week program begins August 5 at Normal University with faculty from the Normal School teaching philosophy geography botany arithmetic English composition and reading. Lectures by Hon. Newton Bateman and Hon. J M Gregory invited. Tuition free. board in Normal $4 50 weekly. self boarding available. Public invited to attend. inquiries to Richard Edwards Normal Illinois. The Lena Star reports Fourth of July celebration at Lena with martial music glee club and fireworks ending with a dance at Hi Stearns' and a horse trotting event.
A mid century exhortation urges youths to reject idleness and loafing. It argues hard work is essential for health prospects and future fortune, noting even professionals rise by active striving. The piece stresses self reliance, avoiding idle company, and pursuing tangible tasks to improve life.
The Rockford Register alters leadership with A E and W E Smith retiring. B H Griggs becomes Editor and General Manager, Monday last. J B Fox resumes his prior role as Assistant Editor and Foreman of the mechanical department.
The City Council's Saturday session covered assorted items including sewer conversion surveys and estimates, placement of a new steam fire engine with old fire companies, fixing the City Clerk’s salary at 75 per month, and reducing the City Collector’s percentage. An on street altercation between a gentleman of color and a gentleman of German descent ended with Africa said to come out on top.
Gen 8 C Dornblazer late Colonel of the 46th Illinois Infantry and a city resident has been appointed Warden at the State Penitentiary Joliet by the State Commissioners. He left for Joliet to assume duties. his family remains here. Rev J W Clark new Rector of the Episcopal church preached forcible discourses.
A burglar or burglars entered Mr. 1H. M. McAffee's Carroll Street home on Sunday night and stole about ten to twelve dollars from a coat pocket in the hall. A letter destined for the post office was torn and scattered. No clue to the thief has been found. The report also notes June marriage licenses in Stephenson County totaling twenty and projects future marriages at current rates.
The macadamizing of the upper end of Stephenson street is progressing rapidly and will greatly improve that part of the city. Work on Adams and Bridge streets is also advancing well.
An advertisement extols King’s Vegetable Ambrosia as a popular toilet article that restores gray or faded hair, prevents baldness, cleanses the scalp, and leaves hair ready for styling. It notes Barnum’s critique of modern humbugs and mocks counterfeit foreign perfumes while mentioning Phalon’s Night-Blooming Cereus as driving them out. Also references DeLand Chemical Saleratus pricing.
A bustling catalog of remedies and household goods touts Phintation Bitters as a tonic, Magnolia Water as a toilet article, Coe's Dyspepsia Cure for stomach woes, and related patent medicines. The ad notes wide local use, with grocers selling in quantity and promotions targeting travelers and families. Also listed are Coke for sale and farm equipment from Borehard Brothers.
City Crockery Store ad promotes self sealing glass fruit jars by Kline with glass stoppers, claiming durability and easy opening. It lists stone fruit jars, jelly can varieties, and glass jars at low prices, with a large stock and broad selection of crockery and tableware from importer H L Litt opposite the house.
The Mason Hamlin cabinet organs receive high praise from leading music authorities. They are noted for deep tone, spacious design, ornate finish, and strong volume. The instruments are easy to play and adaptable to all music, according to the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
One mile north of Freeport a sale offers about three hundred head of sheep and lambs. Sheep will shear an average five pounds per head. Also offered are superior full blooded American Merino bucks for stock, presenting a rare opportunity for sheep farming.
Farmers urged to visit Freeport Agricultural Works near the depot to view new 1807 improvements by Mr. Tere Patts son and P Manny Patent Adjustable Self and Hand Making Reaper and Mower. A full stock of Manny’s Sulky Corn Cultivator and vanity mills is kept on hand.
Local ad fragment lists Meerschaum tobacco claims and a dental anaesthetic called Vitalized Air from Kingsley and Millis. Also mentions Mayer & Bons and Mayer & Sons offering goods from crackers to ice cream, oysters, bread, and cucumbers with delivery at Oxford Depot vicinity.
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