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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1871
Page
5
The Chicago Street branch of Middledditcoh Potter and Co. has relocated to Stoneman's Block at Stephenson and Exchange Streets. The firm invites old customers and new patrons to visit the newly fitted rooms and receive service from this time forward.
A large stock of scythes snaths hay forks and rakes is advertised at very low prices. The notice urges customers to call and examine goods and prices at Lawyer & Burchard.
A large invoice of California wine and brandies is declared OK and will be sold for less than similar goods in Chicago. Middleditch, Potter & Co., Importers and dealers in wines liquors and cigars, Freeport, Ill.
In the county, The Champa Shoe is the only place to buy the Champion footwear from Symthe's Corner Store, Ry's Block, inviting customers to visit the shop for availability.
The barber has moved from his old shop under the Howard House to a fine first floor room in the Child's building on Stephen son street opposite the Howard House. He has fitted up new rooms in magnificent style and invites patrons to call for a good shave.
A fragment notes a sale action at Staver and Snyders involving a new batch of gallers. Specifics on quantity, price, and date are unreadable in the fragment.
Store advertises boots and shoes at Staver and Snyder's under the Sign of the Big Boot. Local shoppers are invited to view a collection described as extensive and value priced.
Good News to All announces a new gallery at 110 Stephenson Street on the first floor offering every style of picture. Call for details and to book a session.
New apron skirt style unveiled by Ryan displayed for ladies at 80 Stephenson Street. Call and visit for details on the fresh addition to the line.
A playful note urges readers to contact STAVER and SNYDER for a stylish pair of croquet slippers. The suggestion frames the shop as the go to source for whimsical footwear. Distinct names and the product are highlighted.
Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They claim to operate the best market in the city.
Lawyer and Burchard advertise freezers from two to twenty four quarts for sale. The second lot for the season has just arrived and is moving quickly.
Local notice promotes Tamberling's self adjusting curtain fixture as the best new invention. It can fit any curtain at low cost, with exhibitions in the office and calls to view. Residents urged to consider manufacturing in the city and the product is listed at several local offices. Mens and boys Congress Boots advertised at McNamara's. 100 pieces unbleached muslins sold by Stevens at 102 Stephenson Street.
Shoppers are urged to buy boots and shoes at Staver and Snyder, the popular Big Boot sign store, for savings.
A photograph album holding 60 pictures offered for 75 cents at Broad's Excelsior Book Stationery and Wallpaper house.
Sumner and Martin promote buying at Cook Stores with a promise of lower prices than any house in the Northwest. The location listed is 26.
Agents Porter and Wright offer policies from strong U S insurers including North American of New York. Apply at their office to secure coverage for property and have a written policy prepared by the company.
The advertisement proclaims the cheapest ever known with undershirts at 2 cents, night shirts 50 cents, socks 6 to 10 cents, and all other goods at proportionate prices at Stine's corner.
An item notes custom paper box production at the Freeport Book Bindery located near the Journal Office, offering tailored packaging services.
The Freeport Book Bindery in the Freeport Journal office upper story advertises blank books made to order and binding of magazines and pamphlets on short notice. Old books repaired and rebound at reasonable rates.
A dialogue advertises a tonic, appement mild touch for the liver and an appetizer as a single combined remedy. It claims Niagara Star Hitters can supply all listed tonics in one buy. Sold wholesale and retail by Middleditch Potter & Co in their sample rooms.
In this county we boast the only steam printing office with more presses and a larger stock of material than any other three shops. We can do work cheaper, better and faster than competitors.
Advertises half morroco bound magazines in splendid style priced at 32.00 per volume through the Freeport Book Bindery near the Joven4y office. Notes cheaper binding options preferred.
The sole place in the county to buy the champion shoe is Smythe's corner store at Fry's Block, attracting buyers seeking top footwear.
A popular billiards resort on Stephenson Street offers new tables and a bar with cigars ales liquors and wines plus free lunch inviting patrons to visit. contact appears as 15-44-1f.
A list of subscription payments received includes numerous individuals led by Dr ND Bebee and JB Delhaur with amounts mainly two dollars, plus several larger payments such as H A Hicks 1,503 and FHM Garrison 1, and a few entries with three or four dollars. The records show many names across towns indicating a broad community contribution.
Hon. J. Fry wins the School Director post last Monday succeeding O. H. Knapp whose term expired. The item includes a humorous exchange about butter and toast between a customer and a waiter, and a quip about writing a pamphlet on mutual absorption.
The McKee Rankin troupe returns from San Francisco and offers two performances at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings next. It is described as one of the best traveling companies.
The piece notes insects appearing as per programme across the woods near the city, with years of potential harm to young orchards. Mr. Peters writes again about them, while Mr. A W Templeton captured one and brought it to the office. bug specialists are invited to examine it.
Mr. Trexler, son of the late Dr. Trexler, will continue the veterinary practice at his father’s residence. He learned the business by working with his father and is regarded as an able practitioner.
Clean Fresh Groceries urges readers to call E L Cronkrite next door to the Stephenson County Bank on Stephenson Street. With years in business he is noted for fair dealing and many friends. His delivery wagon brings purchases to your door free of charge and prices are among the lowest in the city. Oronkrite's appears in the notice.
In Loran the Sabbath School is to be held at Babb's Church on Sunday next June 11 with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Organizers urge a large gathering of friends to support the cause.
A York county Pennsylvania native died at his residence in the city on May 80th in the 67th year of age. He is survived by his affectionate wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the deceased’s residence and conducted by Rev. D. B. Byers.
The Committee on Poor and Poor Farm request townships in the county to promptly remit funds for inmate care at the Poor House. A clear statement of debts is deemed sufficient, and the Supervisors are urged to act without delay.
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