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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1869
Page
7
Best and Morgan promote Royal Standard Double Warp Black pacas claiming superior color, better finish, and lower prices than any comparable goods in the market.
Local affairs note a large circus by Adamigh proprietor boasting the finest attractions. The program promises elephants and camels among elaborate décor and extensive animal exhibitions. the management emphasizes a solid, high quality performance backed by press praise.
A critical appraisal of a Freemont volume arguing for annihilation as a punishment. The author defends scriptural proofs from Genesis to Revelation, contests rationalist views, and critiques Adventist materialism. Binding praised, price $1.00, mailed postpaid.
Rt Rev H J Whitehouse Bishop of Illinois visited Zion Church for confirmation on Thursday the 8th after evening services and adult baptisms. He preached from 1 Peter ii 21 stressing Christian living in conformity to Jesus. Four persons were confirmed and a solemn charge given to the novitiates before prayers and benediction.
Workmen on the Plymouth Block push ahead rapidly as the architectural proportions become more visible each day. The edifice is shaping into a sightly building and promises a notable addition upon completion.
New postage stamps in the new style are now available for sale at the Post Office in this place.
Beloit College commencement is in progress and closes tomorrow. The programme was not received in time for publication.
A historical notice urges readers to entrust applications to an agent named Mr. 3, F. Porter, to avoid personal risk of loss. It warns that property may catch fire at any time and quotes a biblical line about the day or hour unknown, stressing prudence in transferring risk to an insurer or carrier.
The passage notes private parties schools and churches extensively indulging in opium usage with incidents arising weekly. It urges the public to request facts or incidents for awareness and potential disclosure.
Messrs Taylorid Aspinwall report June transfers across Freeport and surrounding towns. The ledger shows Ankeny to Pfeil for 24 and 26/7 Flor ence totaling 10 175 dollars, plus several parcels including lots 191 198 Ogdarville and 60 acres in Florence. Multiple deeds involve McCauleys Bechtels Gishwiller and others with prices ranging from 600 to 13 009 dollars across Freeport Lena Oneco and Rock Grove.
The Springfield State Journal announces a refreshed appearance with its first issue on November 31 1831. It asserts status as a leading Illinois paper and the official Republican party organ, published daily weekly and tri weekly by a stock company led by Baker Bailhnehe and Phillips.
E L Cronkrite recently had his delivery wagon repainted in bright colors. The owner notes the refreshed finish enhances visibility and pride in the business as it continues regular routes through town.
Boot and Shoe dealers advertise Stephenson street shop as the best place to buy cheap boots and shoes in the city. The ad promises quality unsurpassed and assures customers the articles will be as represented and invites readers to call and be satisfied.
Adam Phillips of Bueng Vis te County was unloading hay when a tool handle broke, sending a fork into him. He fell and was seriously injured, receiving prompt medical care but succumbed to the injuries.
Mr T H Kummerer formerly with Stine and Bro has opened a cigar store in Narbhox block corner Stephenson and Chicago streets. The shop is fitted up in good style and offers the best brands of cigars and smoking tobacco to suit local tastes.
Notices report a sale of Butter and Depot on Galena Street and a house with lots on Carroll Street between Mary and Williams. Also listings include a July 1 marriage of Oscar Lowe to Matilda Young in Lena. Community items cover a lecture, injuries from powder, a religious service turnout, lodge officer installations, a 4th of July trip, a burglary, and local notices.
A Friday morning listing notes a seller with prints and domestics available for cash. The item promises New York price levels and invites friends to call for details.
J Mayer formerly at 151 Stephenson street has moved his ice cream confectionery and fruit business to 117 Stephenson street in rooms fitted up as elegant ice cream rooms. He provides seasonable fruits, sodas, pure ice cream, fancy groceries and cigars of best quality. Call to try.
In the semi annual election of the Freeport Social Turnverein Society officers for the ensuing term were chosen: President John Erfert, Vice President Phil Arno, 1st Turnwart C. L. Burnehardt, 2nd Turnwart Phil Freidag, Corresponding and Recording Secretary Carl Germann, Secretary of Finance Diedrich Koch, Treasurer Jacob Molter, Janitor B. A. Von Lutzow.
Thermometer readings for the week ending July 12 reported for the Freeport Journal by Neth and Babcock druggists. The data comes from 85 Stephenson street Freeport and notes minor adjustments.
Readers are invited to notice Stevens and Co offers with notable value. The notice promises special discounts and fresh goods as the year ends, urging shoppers to visit and take advantage of the reductions.
A small dark brown horse described as barefooted with a white hind foot and a white forehead spot was reported missing from the owner's premises after Monday night. Information leading to recovery is rewarded. contact details appear corrupted in the notice.
A Syracuse Paper note describes a new hair dressing claimed to soften and gloss hair, restore original color and vitality quickly, and even stimulate growth from the roots. The product is touted as superior, though not a dye, and suitable for scalp areas long lacking covering.
An early health advertisement extols health as the ultimate boon and warns that luxury, irregular meals, and poor digestion harm the stomach. It asserts medicine cannot create nutrition from poison but can aid nature by restoring fluids. It promotes Plantation Bitters as a tonic and Magnolia Water as a superior Cologne sold at half price.
Executor N Halderman advertises the Freeport City Steam Flouring Mill for sale through Chicago papers. The property is pitched to a wide awake enterprising buyer and urged against delay.
Report notes parties in town Saturday prospecting for a temperance paper to be run in their interests. No details on success or outcome were heard.
Stevens, facing dull business and scarce money, reduces prices on all goods and sells lawns and printed cambrics at cost for the next thirty days, promising full value for money to raise cash.
The Bath House and Laundry is well used and generally satisfying patrons report. The American Merchants Union Express Co trims staff by twenty five percent to economise. The Velocipedrome of J F Brink closed until cool weather. re opening will be posted. More hoses and cisterns sought by fire department for southern city area. A dog ran loose on Chicago street last Saturday nearly sparking a woman fight. dogs in hot weather raise hydrophobia concerns and muzzles debated. Cephas Dirksen drowned last Sunday while bathing at Yellow Creek near the ford to the poor farm. body recovered the same day. no further details learned.
The predicted end of the world did not occur last Saturday as Adventists claimed. The day brought windblown dust, fallen trees, and discomfort for people outdoors, making the experience unpleasant for residents.
Unexcelled quality advertised for paints and oils offered at Neff and Babcock's in town, inviting customers to compare value.
fragmentary notice reports a cook Hamry Mosea of the Howard Houge with a fractured leg recovering and hopes for a speedy full recovery. A separate item notes a shipment of sixty tons of Allegheny River salt available at Alb urn Grimes.
Local oil firm advertises kerosene at 40 cents per gallon in a concise price listing. Market notes indicate customers may stock up for heating season as prices reflect regional rates and supply.
W. G. Barnes & Co advertises Hawkins Buckeye rakes at extremely low prices with full warranty. Claims eighteen year history of world renowned FOL Peastworthy brand and emphasizes speed strength and durability. Includes promotional language and unclear catalog numbers.
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