Local Advertisements Highlight Pianos Jewelry and Photo Gallery
Old newspaper ad list notes Steinway pianos Bradbury and Burdett melodeurs and Jewelers names. Mentions Steinway and Bradbury brands, installment plans, and a photo gallery near the courthouse square in Freeport. Also references Stephenson county and a Chicago and North Western Trail office contact in Freeport.
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Stephenson
County
New Sank
Pree Ar Journal
Chicago and North Western Traily
Broadway
Br. Nutter
Ist
Steinway’s
Bradbury
Burdett
Crusard
Chicago
Chief among ye taking notes in old seafaring tale
In a rugged historical recount Lora Attvirs notes a chief observing events. The piece hints at leadership and memory aboard a ship or coastal settlement with cautious, period language. The fragment suggests themes of recording, faith, and authority.
New Fence Erected on Exchange Street by Mr M Krimtall
Mr M Krimtall has completed a new fence around his premises on Ex change Street. The article notes the completion and location of the fence aiding property boundaries.
A Fine Residence Adjoins New County Grounds
The county treasurer Dr DéPuy plans a fine residence on lots beside the recently purchased fair grounds. The purchase occurred last fall.
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Dr. DéPuy
Hardware store advertises sheep shears and twine at Wilkinson Seymour Wendtz and Burchard
A concise ad notes H. C. Burchard & Bro. stocks sheep shears from Wilkinson Seymour Wendtz and cheaper brands. Wool twine is also available.
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Wilkinson’s
Seymour's
Wendtz
H. C. Burchard & Bro
Wool Twine
Fair Grounds Tree Planting Contract Progress
A contract with reliable parties to plant a large number of trees on the new fair grounds has begun. With proper care, the grounds will become the handsomest and most convenient in the county within a few years.
Railway court area reshuffles historic frames and hotel site
The old frame building on Stephenson Street, bought by Mr Zapf, has been moved to the rear of the Court House. The old City Hotel on Exchange Street now sits behind Mr Keubner's furniture warerooms, destined to become a wagon shop.
Mrs. A D Ferris Emporium Promotes Summer Bonnets
The ladies’ gathering place to view new bonnet styles is Mrs. A D Ferris’ emporium on Stephenson Street. She offers an attractive assortment of trimmings and fancy goods to please both young and old, grave and gay, with pleasure in showing her goods whether or not purchases are made.
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A.D. Ferris
Stephenson Street
Arvecars
Chicago
Freeport
Illinois
Notable visitors and departures from town
Gen J W Shaffer left Friday for a two week absence. Bishop Kemper of Wisconsin stayed with W D Rowell last week. Reed, traveling agent for the Chicago Evening Post, spent the week here promoting the paper and secured fifty new subscribers for the daily edition.
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J. W. Shaffer
Bishop Kemper
Wisconsin
W. D. Rowell
Reed
Chicago Evening Post
The
Post
Ford and Wise Sell Root and Cady Publications and Pianos
Agents Ford and Wise handle Root and Cady publications along with the Stock and Vose Piano Mason Hamlin and organ lines. C T Sisson, general agent for Root and Cady, visits briefly to showcase the Steck beside rival makes and demonstrate its superiority.
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Root and Cady
Mason& Hamlin
Metropolitan
Taylor & Farley
Harmonie
C. T.’Sisson
Root & Cady
Ford & Wise
Chickering
Mr. Sisson
Rebus Sign Stalls After Democratic Victory Cash Dry
Locals report a rival's front sign halted mid second word after painting Frerrorr in large letters. The delay stems from funds spent on flags and candles for late Democratic victories, leaving no money for the art.
Woman’s Wrongs reviewed by Gail Hamilton
A notice of Gail Hamilton’s book Woman’s Wrongs praising its balanced discussion of woman’s position in American society. The author argues against easy suffrage gains, presenting a thoughtful counter viewpoint and urging female suffrage advocates to read the work. Published by Ticknor & Fields, sold in the city by A. F. Broad at $1.50.
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A. I. Broad
Gail*Hamilton
Gail Hamilton
Mr. Todd
Messrs. Ticknor & Fields
A. F. Broad
Sechrist Promotes Largest and Best Tie Selection
An advertisement highlights Sechrist offering the largest and best ties available. The page also notes changes in U S Collectors districts within the Congressional District and urges readers to review the details.
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Sechrist
Shelby County Former Congressman Visited City Last Week
Personal note shows Hon. 8 W Moulton of Shelby County, once Congressman at Large, visiting the city as a guest of Hon. H C Burchard last week.
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8.W. Moulton
Shelby County
H. C. Burchard
Magazine for Young Men Price and Publisher Note
We have received the second number of this ably edited magazine for young men. Only one dollar per annum. S. S. Packard, publisher, No. 937 Broadway, New York.
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S.S. Packard
Broadway
N. Y
Wanted Boy Speaks English and German Reports
A 13 year old boy who speaks English and German is sought, with inquiries to Keystone House room 35 or the Journal office. The notice requests information about a missing or sought youth and directs readers to the listed locations for details.
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Keystone
Journal
Four City Gentlemen Bet On Fishing Championship
The Bulletin reports four local men have organized a fishing match to contest the championship, with each aiming to prove skill and claim the title in the near future.
Local Homes Show Progress Across City Streets
Mr. Jos. Emmert raises a fine bay window on the south side of his Chicago Street residence. A new building rises on the north side of Galena Street a few lots west of Chicago Street. Zapf advances with the cellar of his new block opposite the Court House and the cellar at the corner of Chicago and Van Buren Streets is nearly excavated.
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Jos. Emmert
Chicago Street
Galena Street
Zapf
Court House
Chicago and
van Buren Streets
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Stephenson County Names
In the Chicago Tribune list of new petitions filed and referred last Thursday and Saturday names from Stephenson County include John A. Williams Freeport William R Edwards Freeport John H Whiting West Point Franklin H Church Freeport George Story Freeport George N Touslee Freeport Levi L Shurtliff Freeport.
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Chicago Tribune
Stephenson County
John A. Williams
Freeport
William R. Edwards
John H. Whiting
West Point
Franklin H. Church
the Tribune
George ‘Story
George N. Touslee
Levi L. Shurtliff
Chas E Meyer Builds Big Crockery Trade Quickly
This active businessman began in the crockery line just last year and demonstrates rapid growth through legitimate means. He maintains low prices and keeps a well stocked store, with courteous attentive service and liberal advertising to spread the word. Visit him for crockery bargains.
Temperance Lodges Celebrate Third Anniversary Picnic
The Winslow and Oneco Lodges of the Independent Order of Good Templars unite to celebrate their third anniversary with a basket picnic on Saturday June 6 in Winslow. Clergymen temperance supporters and Sons of Temperance are invited. The Winslow Cornet Band will provide music and a grand procession forms at 10 a m with speakers including Rev Mr Scofield of Lena Star.
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Winslow
Oneco
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Good Templars
Sons of Temperance
Winslow Cornet
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Scofield
Lena
Apology for Paper Quality and Printing Delays
The JOURNAL apologizes for poor paper quality and printing issues after enlarging the JOUREAT. The paper was ordered to be made to a larger size with better weight but failed to meet standards, leaving no time for a fresh supply. Readers are assured improvements once current stock runs out.
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Wos
Lena Items Roundup From The Star
The R R depot renovation is noted. M Weaver adds to his agricultural implement warehouse. Dr Natamore returns to Lena to resume practice. O Roush sells drugs to John Stover who moves stock to Stover Miller hardware on North Railroad. Stover Co. buys groceries and relocates to Roush old stand. Jacob Grossman and family with D E Rice head to Oregon. A May 26 Lena Hotel marriage notices Rev J Sechler unGanar to ai a Jeanne J Moxyun Stephenson county.
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R. R
Roush
Jacob Grossman
D. E. Rice
Oregon
School Director Re-elected to City Board in Wis Brawley
On Monday Wis Brawley was re-elected as a member of the board of school directors of this city, continuing his role in local education governance.
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Wis
Strawberry Festival at First M E Church Basement
The ladies of the First M E Church will hold a Strawberry Festival in the church basement next Friday evening. All are invited to attend.
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Ladies of the First
M.E. Churely
Impeachment Debate Cited With Satirical Cigars Ad
An OCR fragment notes impeachment has failed in the Senate while endorsing Youngman and Brubsaker ex cellent cigars and tobacco as a source of satisfaction. The quirky line suggests a political satire ad or filler item.
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Senate of the United States
Youngman & Brubsaker
Conference Adjourns After Month Ref in Chicago
The Methodist General Conference in Chicago has adjourned after a near monthlong session. It passed a resolution to adjourn finally on Tuesday at noon.
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Methodist General Conference
Chicago
Local haberdashery offers Parisian hats in Fry’s Block
Our fashionable gents can buy the latest Parisian hats at New York prices at Cham berlin’s emporium in Fry's Block corner. The stock is extensive and the assortment is larger and finer this year than ever before.
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Chamberlin
Chicago
New York
Fry’s Block
Lilies Highlight Sermon at First Presbyterian Service
The pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church was adorned with bouquets including lilies for last Sunday's service. Rev Mr Carey chose as his text Matthew six seventeen to twenty two about lilies of the field and their growth and toil not.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Carey
Orangeville Gift Enterprise Offers Farm Prize Draw
Readers may invest one dollar for four chances in a top state farm valued at $7,000 or win one of smaller prizes. Details appear in the Orangeville Gift Enterprise advertisement in another column, on page seven.
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Orangeville
Brewers Raise Lager Beer Price Across Nation
Brewers nationwide have boosted lager beer by 84 on 4 barrel, prompting dealers to replace old glasses with smaller capacity to maintain old retail figures. Some Teutonic customers express displeasure at the change.
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United States
City Council Publishes Liquor Sale Ban Notice
The council held a brief Wednesday meeting to address road matters and adjourned to Saturday for the regular session. The Mayor issued a notice to saloonkeepers prohibiting liquor sales to specified parties under city ordinance provisions.
Owl to the Pressure of Other Columns
Our column space is limited and we must omit C. H. L.'s article this week. The editorial note explains the constraint and the decision to skip that piece.
Stephenson County Agricultural Society Executive Committee Meeting
A June 13 1868 meeting of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society executive committee is announced for the City Clerk's Office Freeport. The notice is signed by Joan Burnem secretary. Also advertised are boots and shoes at Fred Rice's Wise old stand Tar Box block near the Journal Office, plus a note about a German Catholic Sunday School picnic at Greenwood Gardens interrupted by rain.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Ug Sixchange Street
Cimreh
Greenwood Gardens
Millinery Establishment Opens in Bartlett Block
Mrs. C Wilson occupies the new rooms as millinery establishment in Bartlett's block. The ladies will find a full assortment and reasonable figures. Mrs. Wilson also acts as agent for Grover and Baker Sewing Machines she can explain merits to prospective buyers.
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Wilson
Bartlett's Block
Groyer and Baker
Center of Fashion Paris Merchant Tailoring Shines in Fry’s Block
Paris Merchant Tailoring draws crowds in Fry’s block as he leads fashion with top materials and skilled workmen. His work lasts so long customers often discard outfits rarely, ensuring continued fair dealing and a leading position in the trade.
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Paris
Fry’s Block
Mishler Herb Bitters Claim Universal Blood Remedy
Local item promotess Dr B Mishlers herb bitters claimed to cure chills fever dyspepsia and impurities of blood and digestive disorders including liver complaint coughs colds neuralgia nervousness kidney and urinary issues. Prepared by Dr B Hartman Co Lancaster Pa marketed as Aleadic Mishlers Herb Bitters replacing quinine in many remedies.
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Mishler
B. Mishler
Aalicad
B. Hartman & CO
Lancaster
Penn
Zion Church to Install New Rector in Trinity Sunday Service
Rev Mr Johnson will officiate at Zion Episcopal Church for the first time on Trinity Sunday. The new rector, once a Freeport resident, is familiar to many locals. The choir, under organist Mrs Deary, has practiced regularly, and the service is expected to attract unusual interest due to anticipated fine music.
Freeport Business Returns Total $1 282 808 89 in 1807
Assistant Assessor Mr 8 J Davis presents City dealer sales for 1807 with many returns listed and penalties looming for late filers. The total reported gross sales amount to 1 282 808 89 with numerous firms named and amounts shown.
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J. Davis
Barnes, W. G. & Co
Bartlett Bros
Bigelow
W. W
H. P
Billerbeck, J, & I
Bogar
Broad
Burchard
Burrell
Louis
Chamberlin
M.D
Clayton
Colimann
Conkrite
Diffenbaugh
J. D
Dwight, B. C. &Co
Egan
Thos
Emmert & Burrell
Emmert & Stib
Rudton
Geo
Smythe
Stayer
Jas
Steffens
Hunkemeir
Stevens, W. A. & Co
Tandy
G. W
Taylor
J. B
van Sloten Colman
White, Rowell ¢& Co
Zapf
Eee
Plantation Bitters Cited as Cure for Dyspepsia and Malaise
An ad style fragment extols Plantation Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia heartburn headache vertigo dullness and mental low mood. It likens suffering to the Charge of the Light Brigade and promises dramatic relief.
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Valley of Death
Tennyson
Magnolia Water A Superior Toilet at Half the Cost
Magnolia water product touted as superior to Culogne while claiming half the price, presenting competitive comparison and implied consumer value.
Waite Pine Compound Praised by Physicians for Lung and Kidney Ailments
Widely recommended by first class physicians for throat lung chest and kidney troubles the Waite Pine Compound acts as a good Samaritan remedy. Dr J W Poland humor actor is noted as a pleasant tasting cure sold by Emmert and Burrell.
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J. W. Poland
Emmert & Burrell
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Immediate Relief
Claim states Doc's Dyspepsia Cure provides a remedy for dyspepsia by enabling eating any wholesome food without distress after meals. It is described as a perfect regulator of the stomach with no equal remedy.
City Crockery Store Ad In New London Paper
Importer and dealer in crockery glass silverware and tin goods advertises store next to Arewster House offering table cutlery mirrors lamps kerosene oil and related items in a period storefront listing.
Emmert & Pattison Enter Open Manufacturing Line
New business notice from Emmert and Pattison announces they now manufacture sash doors blinds window frames and mouldings of every description using new machinery. They offer custom planing sawing and moulding matching service from patterns with full warranty and prompt attention at Freeport Agricultural Works.
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Emmert & Pattison
Freeport Agricultural Works
Whit Emmert & Pattison
Watches Repaired by Ford and Wise at Best Shops
Ford and Wise advertise watch repairs by skilled craftsmen, offering reliable service and quality workmanship. The notice emphasizes expert repair work and trusted options for customers seeking watch maintenance.
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Ford & Wise
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Sun Nine’ 7
Anionnec Anilwa Itimear
Iit Mage
Chew Mde Pe
Ove
Mnake
Daniel Adamson
Journal Office
Chicago St
Munu
Fist National Bank
Dinos
Kingsley & Mills, Extists
Fig "Block
Court House Square
Sall Tf
Wm, Caspers Schultz
Hewlstand Apothecary
Pharmay
Surgeon General's Tie
Washington, D.C
Galena and Exchange Sts. Freeport
Second National Bank
Casi Capital
Mys
U. S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
LW. Guitzay
Orney
Germany
Young
Brubaker
Minos
Catherines
Dante
Josepic Terron
Tames N. Prouty
Herron & Prouty
Seph‘sn
Henry Settley
Net
Bloston Gt
Jackson
Knecht Co
Walley
Amangie
Brawley, Bailey & Brawley
Croh
Krohn
Tg Poe
Henry
Hyde
Curlinp S
Outte Court
Vanagh
Wright &O
Geent Hilinois
Nichols
Quincy
Lora Attvirs
Wool Growers
Messrs. Ford & Wise
Packard’s Monthly
Chas. E. Meyer
Lena Hotel
Rev. J. Sechler
Faankyin UnGanar
Aia
Eanne J. Moxyun
Stephensonounty
City Council
Agricultura
Fred Rice
Eld
Wises Old Stand
Journay
A.center of Fashion
Business of Freeport
City Crockery Store
Cabh
Lirrie
Arewster
Brewster House
C. HW. Little
Whyl J. H.staver
Buckeye Hmowwahr and Reaper
John. H. Manny
John H
Manny Mower
Renpre
Agthtey
Selby
Union of Peoria Corn
WII
Gale
Galena Streat
Grand Army OF the Republic
Freeport Post
Snyder
Howard House
G. A. R. Hall
Jin. Prouty
Adj't Gon
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