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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1873
Page
5
Mrs. Carr, opposite the Brewster House, thanks Freeport citizens for past patronage and announces a fresh stock of first class millinery and fancy goods at very low prices. Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. Window curtains described as the prettiest brought to Broad's market.
A brisk read of a shopping note points shoppers toward Stine's as the place to find the Nobby Spring Suit. The short message references model 751 and the store's promotional push for new season attire.
Freeport hosts a Milwaukee Musical Society concert featuring 64 singers and musicians led by Miss Lilly Barry soprano and Miss Loewentritt alto with soloists Mr Niedecken and Mr Eichheim. The program includes selections from Rossini and Verdi with orchestral pieces and a grand Rienzi chorus. Tickets urged for early seating.
Mrs C C Wilson returns from Chicago with new summer styles for Bonnets and flats. Visit her millinery parlors opposite Court House. The Singer Manufacturing Co warns Stephenson County residents not to buy Singer Machines from Jonathan Hay as he is not an agent. John Hea Esq of Freeport is named sole county representative. The Sincer Manufacturing Co advertises at 1752-3m.
Artists materials Sheet Wax Tube Paints Moulds andc a full stock at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House.
Broad's advertises a sale of gloves stockings corsets white goods jewelry and other items at actual cost due to Mrs C Wilson moving to new quarters. The notice also promotes Broad's book store as having the largest stock of schoolbooks and emphasizes availability of the best writing fluid and ink.
You can get a wider selection of wallpaper at D Adamson's in Freeport than at any other house. He trims it ready to hang free of charge. For paints oils glass and painters materials visit D Adamson's 89 Stephenson St.
Announcement for the Sunday School Convention of Rock Grove town at B and M Chapel on Sunday June 15 1873 with a full programme. The day includes opening exercises a president address sessions on enlisting parents inspiring children in gospel truth election of officers and an experience meeting. Expect broad community turnout to bolster the Sunday school work for the Lord.
The Freeport Guards announce a meeting at the old County Clerk office at Exchange and Bridge on Friday the 13th at 7 4 o clock sharp. Cap t Warpina notes importance of punctual attendance and the secretary is Suarter. A humorous aside mentions a German man in Buffalo who drowned in a beer vat when a cork floated up, thwarting his effort to save himself.
The Baileyville Journal reports an informal Sabbath School convention held yesterday with a morning session from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an afternoon session at 2:30 p.m. led by Rev C A Bucks. Speeches by Scott Diffenbaugh Lemon and Jady from Freeport and others energized the gathering. The nearby M E Church revival continues with many finding peace and joining the church. Dr L D B Bobb of Dakota recently visited Chicago for eye and ear training and plans to return to Dakota to practice medicine.
The Herald of St. Joseph, Missouri reports William Cappage died at age 121, citing long tobacco and whiskey use. He claimed participation in the American Revolution and Yorktown, lived with Daniel Boone in Kentucky, and served as a Justice of the Peace in later life. The note urges youth to heed warnings about indulgence and decline. It also mentions pleasant visits from Hon. James Taggart, Hon. James Shaw, and Gen. Adam Nase from nearby legislatures.
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