Spring Millinery and Fancy Goods Store Ad
Mrs. Carr thanks Freeport residents for past patronage and announces a fresh stock of fashionable millinery and fancy goods at very low prices. W A Stevens promotes low prices on alpacas and watches at 792 Black and Brown Alpacas from 25c to 110. Ford's Jewelry advertises gold watches and chains at 108 Stephenson Street. Rhodes & Brothers and Herzog & Co. announce market and liquor store plans on Galena Street with a June opening in 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stevens
Ford’s
Stephenson Street
Herzog & Co
Galena Street
A. W. Ford
Free of Charge Sample From German Syrup at Drug Store
Freeport business ad notes Dr A Boschee's German Syrup sample bottle offered free of charge at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store. It promotes the syrup for coughs and lung diseases, with regular bottles priced at 75 cents and distributors listed in Chicago. Also announces Mrs C C Wilson relocating to Oyler Charlton property with millinery offerings and sewing machine sales.
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Swarts & Stocking
Freeport
Ill
Dr. A. Boschee
Germany
van Senaack
Stevenson & Rem
Wolesale
Chicago
C. C. Wilson
Oyler
Dr. Charlton
Opera House
Court House
Howe
Nobby Spring Suit Goes To Stine s
A brief classified item announces a Spring Suit purchase for Nobby at Stine s located at 751 with a prompt to visit the shop for the latest styles and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine’s
Singer Manufacturing warns Stephenson county buyers
The Singer Manufacturing Co warns residents of Stephenson county not to purchase Singer Machines from Jonathan Hay as he is not an authorized agent. The firm states it will not be responsible for any representations he makes, and designates John Hea, Esq., of Freeport as its sole county representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Manufacturing Co
Stephenson County
Singer
Jonathan Hay
John Hea
Freeport
Tue Sincere Manufacterixe Co
Swarts Stocking's Drug Store Art Supplies Ad
An old advertisement lists artists materials including sheet wax tube paints moulds and more. Located opposite the courthouse, Swarts Stocking's Drug Store promotes a full stock with emphasis on art goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts ¢ Stocking
Court House
Notice of fabric and apparel openings at local shops
SPECIAL NOTICE. For the celebrated well fitting Tomlinson Shirt, leave your order at Stine's, on the corner. 1751 ts A large lot of fine Embroideries Victoria and Bishop Lawns, Stripe Piques, Marsailles, &c., &c., just opened at popular prices, at Tw STEVENS', Genuine Scotch Pebble Spectacler, at Fame Jewelry Store, 10% Stephensonst, AW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
Stine’s
Victoria and Bishop
Tw Stevens
Fame Jewelry
Schools Report Strong Attendance and Punctuality Across Divisions
For bargains in boots and shoes ads cite Staver é Snyder’s Sign of the Big Boot. Various divisions report high attendance and punctuality led by Miss J McCullough and Miss E M Sawyer with multiple teachers noted. The First Ward School under Miss F B Rosebrugh tops punctuality and attendance, followed by the Union School led by Miss M E Hudson. Charles C. Sxyper Superintendent.
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Staver É Snyder’s
J.mccullough
Dito
E. M. Sawyer
Junion
Wall Paper Sale Note At D Adamsons Freeport
Parties seeking wall paper can save money with a large new stock at D Adamsons 9 Stephenson St Freeport. The notice boasts one of the Wests largest wall paper houses and a broad stock of standard prints and domestics just received at Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Adamson
Stephenson St
Stevens
Wall Paper and Books Offerings at Local Stores
In Freeport D Adamson's at 89 Stephenson St offers paints oils glass and painters materials and free trimming of wallpaper from Broad. Stevens advertises heavy brown sheet ing at 103 cents full yard. claims broader selection at D Adamson's and Broad's book store claims largest stock of schoolbooks.
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Wall Paper
D. Adamson’s
Stephenson Street
Stephenson St
Aa. Stevens
Freeport
Broad’s
Ow-t
County Assessors Resolve to Complete Assessment
The assessors held several meetings and the last on May 30 declared they would finish the assessment by valuing all property at true cash value and by strict adherence to the law G. T. ln The best writing fluid and ink is available at Broad's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Ln
Broad’s
Dakota Public School Report For May Ending 30th
Report details the month ending May 30 showing 20 teaching days, 85 pupils enrolled, 62 on roll, average belonging 74, and attendance 61.53 percent with 62 percent punctuality. Tardy days total 14 and days lost by absence 110. Also notes 13 neither absent nor tardy. Broad's window curtains advertised as the market’s prettiest.
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Freeport Public Schools
Piris Tsb
Lola
Seaease Rapeneosrdaddecsdbadapuesstseers
Ward School
Julia McCullough
Ward
Anna. Moulton
Dakota
Sunpesum & Dresslee
Freeport Guards Reorganized Elects Captain and First Lieut
The Freeport Guards reorganized last Friday electing Co. J. R. Harding as Captain and Royal M. Buckman as First Lieutenant. The Young American Band joined the company. Members supply their own regulation uniforms. The reformed unit seeks rapid growth and city support for an armory, praising military drill as beneficial and urging young men to join. Col. Harding is described as an experienced drill officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. J. R. Harding
Royal M. Buckman
Col. Harding
Indignant reply over forged signature in Orangeville notice
Dr D W Scorr denounces a May 28 Orangeville article that used his name to complain about a grange entertainment postponement due to weather. He asserts he does not sign others writings, accuses a malicious meddler of forging his name, and warns readers against deception.
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Granger
D, W. Scorr
Paper Containing Many Fine Points The Paper Of Needles
A brief article notes a sheet of paper full of fine points, likened to needles in texture and precision. The piece highlights small details, craftsmanship, and a nod to the era’s penchant for intricate handiwork in printed materials.
Real Estate Sales in Fretpoint May 1873
Real estate activity listed from Freeport area with multiple transactions. Buyers include L B Gardner to E G Kremer, G W Loveland to Charles Bucher, and others. Properties cover Lena Ridott Knowlton’s Add Freeport Harlem Erin Kent areas with prices ranging from 650 to 8,000 dollars.
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Fretpont, Inn
Sual
Wwe
L. B. Gardner
E.G. Kremer
Lena
G. W. Loveland
Charles ‘ Bucher
Ridott
G. C. Parris
Emanuel” Kailey
Allen
Matilda Chapman
C.F. Barker
Phael
Knowlton
Freeport
Ees
A. W. Green
Frederic
Asher
Harlem
B. Johnston
Charles’"Schoenerian
Charles Bucher
W. P. Hunt
M. B. Wiggins
J.C. Owens
F. Biesemeier
Erin
John Reber
Pat
Donohue
Kent
Walton 8 offers a fine line of ladies' suits
A fine line of ladies' suits is showcased at Walton 8 featuring stylish cuts, a range of sizes, and tailored fits. Shoppers can expect quality fabrics and contemporary designs suitable for both work and social occasions.
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Walton
Stephenson County Sabbath School Convention at Lena
The annual Sabbath School workers meeting for Stephenson County will be held at the Lutheran Church in Lena on Wednesday and Thursday June 11 and 12 beginning at 10 o clock each day. Lena hosts attendees free of charge with strong plans to entertain all visitors. County Sun Day Schools should be represented to receive the convention benefits and township associations will report on their towns and contribute to the event.
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Lona
Lena
New Goods Sale and Dock Finishing Mentioned
This week announces a large sale of New Prints Dress Goods Shawls Linen foods Carpets and more from WM Walton and A F Broan offering wall paper trimming free. Reports note new docks across ports to handle rising trade and question why the Mo docks are not finished. A Curious Canine Antipathy tale describes a dog deterred from a butcher's shop with Brown remarking similar dogs guard stores.
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C. WM. Walton
Brown
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Illinois
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Dr. Swengel
F.swengel
Baltic Natal College
Lre
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Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
London
Lycoming
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Alps
Pennsylvania
Home
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Ohio
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Mlvania Fire Ins. Co
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York
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Stephenson and
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Esther W. Taylor
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Winslow
Geo
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M.D. Swarts
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Tuster & Aspinwall
Elias Howe
C.C. Wilson
Lwwisty
JJ. R. Scroggs Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Pengevilies Ilinois
Israel
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N.G. A.A. Krape
Chas. H. Packard
Giles Bro. & Co
West Branch
West Madison St
Dalby Rae
R. Pelce
Shopon Pep
Stephenson
Freeport Finois
Dolly H.E. Brown
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Brewster House
I. Stine
Stine & Bro
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Rhine
Prussia
Europe
Michigan
Zapf’s
W. A. Srevers
Rhodes& Brother
Local Affairs
Stine’s Corner
Cc. C. Wilson
Agt
Wisconsin
Brewster
Ilinois
Sanford, Bidwell & CO
Oe Wa
Dollar Store
Maynard's Block
W. H. Dawson
WM. Walton
Sliss
A.S. Brigham
Nextditto
M.A. Martin
Anna Moulton
Lida Moulton
0. A. Darling
S. H. Risley
City Crockery Store
Little
Broad
Assessors’ Meeting
Dakota Public School
The
Freeport Guards
Orangeville
M. V. B. Elson
Wm. A. Bigler
Chamberlin’s. Hat Store
S. Block
Stephenson Co
S. S
Ow A. F. Broan
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