New Millinery Stock Opened In Freeport Shop
Miss Tillotson of Chicago announces a grand stock of millinery Bonnets and hats at the Commercial Block Freeport opposite Adams Insurance Company. Also Dwight Co at 37 [address unclear] Freeport sells wholesale and retail watches clocks silverware and related lines at low Chicago prices. Call and inspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillotson
Chicago
Bonnets &E
Kreeport
Yielnity
Adams Insurance Company
Uy Swalys
E. C. Dwight & CO
Paphens and Street
Freeport
Illinois
Local notes report crops and incidents in the area
The item highlights rye growth on Mr. Fry’s farm near the city, mentions recent fence work by Mr. Tormsbee on Cherry Street, and reports a serious buggy accident involving Jacob Rodearmel. It notes Alfred H. Wise’s Chicago partnership, street improvements on Stephenson Street, a shooting match across the river, and a city lawsuit over odors from a Prospect Street barn with a $3 verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wise
Jes
Col. J. W. Shaffer
Freeport
Minos
Jacob Rodearmel
Rodearmel
T. A
Squire
Western Farmer's Guide praised for practical Western focus
The essay extols Dorsett's Treatise on Agriculture as a Western tailored guide by a Western author and firm. It argues Eastern farming texts fail Western soil and climate, praising topics from apple and grape culture to dairy, hay, crops, and model farm ideas, urging readers to inspect the volume at Brown's bookseller table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brown
Dorsett
No Dorg to Love Provokes Mourning Over Pet Chunek
A local lament recounts a pet dog Chunek’s death and the owner’s grief. The speaker criticizes lenient animal rules, urges muzzle use and chaining to spare sorrow, and questions where the dog’s bark and tale now reside. The quivering plea ends with a warning to readers about preventing such loss.
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Chunek
Chunek Tsee
Phillip Phillips to Sing at State Normal University Concert
Mr Phillip Phillips known as the Singing Pilgrim will give a sacred concert at Fry's Hall, State Normal University, on Monday June 17 at 8 p.m. The event supports the Normal church and has drawn praise from secular and religious presses nationwide. The Sunday School teacher calls him the John Brough in song and expects a cordial local greeting to aid a worthy cause.
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Phillip Phillips
Normal
State Normal’ University
Fry’s iTall
Phillips
John Brough
Proprietor Change at Mariner's Hotel on Gialena Street
The article notes that Mr J M Sallada has disposed of his interest in the Mariner's Hotel on Gialena Street and will devote himself to enforcing law. The name of the new proprietor is not learned in the report.
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A. W. Ford
Alfred H. Wise
South Canal Street
Chicago
Stephenson
Fry
J. M. Sallada
Mariner'’s
Gialena Street
Ag Wise
Mr. Wise
Visit to City Featured Mr. O and Clayton
A brief Saturday afternoon chat with Mr. O and Clayton highlighted Clayton’s temporary Chicago engagements while he builds a fine Aurora store. He plans a paints oils and glass stock and a business similar to his long time partnership with his brother, with confidence from the community and wishes for success.
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Clayton
Bright and Waterman advertise low prices and free delivery
The ad notes Bright and Waterman offer very low prices and free delivery across the city from 98 Stephenson Street. It also states Mr. Chas Little bought land beside Snyder's furniture store and plans a three story brick building with a crockery store on the first floor.
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Zas
Messrs. Bright & Waterman
Stephenson Street
Chas. Little
Snyder
Fresh Barnums Patent Elastic Strap Buckles Sale
S Vk I Roche advertise a new stock of Barnum's Patent Elastic Strap and Buckles at their clothing store. Described as first class articles, customers are invited to call and view the selection.
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Vk I
Roche
JBN team of horses causes street mischief and damage
A JBN team of horses ran away on Spring Street on a Saturday afternoon and were not stopped until near the Tannery. They left two wheels of the vehicle and caused other damage. Ownership and origin of the incident are not determined.
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JBN
Spring Street
Mason and Hamlin cabinet organs praised in Paris review
Paris correspondent praises Mason and Hamlin for advancing cabinet organs from a mere novelty to a refined musical instrument. He notes superior workmanship, elegant designs, and homogeneous tone, contrasting with European roughness. A leading Paris organist favors their approach and hopes for a jury victory.
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Paris
New York Deity Times
Miessrs
Mason & Maaniin
New York
Messrs
Mason & Hamlin
Amog
Europe
City Crockery Store Offers Bohemian Glass Vases
Opposite Brewster House displays elegant Bohemian glass vases in many styles and colors. Parian marble vases and pitchers priced lower than ever, plus lover’s decorated, painted and engraved glass pieces. Call to examine stock and learn prices.
Freeport WA Merino Bucks and sheep for sale
Los Htems Freeport WA June offers for sale a large lot of very fine sheep and lambs one mile north of Freeport along with full blood American Merino bucks from Henderson and Crocker. Sheep expected to shear at about four pounds per head. Also promotes various farm implements and household goods in a local advertisement page.
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Freeport
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Eshleman & Klock
Exchange Street
Winneshiek Insurance Office
Howly
Howard House
Visyl Bellew & Emmerick
J. S. Cochran
Fry's Block
Kingsley & Mills
Winds
Omee
Rhades
Court House Square
Botr Burchard
Barton & Barnum
South East Corner
Public Square
Doctor Caner
Presbyterian Church
Frederick C. Ingalls
Freeport, Ill
J. Best
Oscar Taylor
2D Methodist Church
Brawley
Francis W.S. Brawley
Bailey & Brawley
Krohn’s
Second National Bank
Casie Capital
U.S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
John H. Addams
L. W. Guiteau
James N. Prouty
Staver'’s
Hace Art
Henry C. Hyde
Carlipp's
Yours House
Hinds
Vl .Thos
M. D. Coe
M. D
Keystone Block
Ill
WM. Walton
Steff Dry Goods
C. Wit
Prescott
Munn
1St National Bank
J. B. Snyder
Brewster House
J. Imes
Freeport Cooperage
Liberty Street
Myltly
Jolin T.fhldstetter
Stephenson Phole
Pennsylvania House
Aswém
Caspers Schultz
Pradticate
Surgeon Generals Office
Washington, D.C
Galena
Tixchange
Ats
Niga
William Massenberg
Fresport
Will
Offeo
South
Clark St
Wth
O, Wright
Stephenson St
Norwich Fire Insurance Co
Norwich
Ion
Lorillard Fire Ins. Co
New York City
North American
Tns. Co
Rete Ie
Pepe
Scotts
Teolumn
Dr. Weldon
Episcopal Church
Plesede
Soward House
Stephenson Stree
Union
Winnebago
Unions
Winnebagos
Jas
Union Winnebago
WGN
R. T
Phelps
Furst
Griffin
C. T. Green
Star Elitb
W. MH
Treadwell
T. HH
Rogers
W. W. Smythe
Fry’s Black
Stephenson Streat
Crockery Store
Los Htems
Walton
Watt
Henderson & Crocker
Coe
Fanning Mills
Tee Tse
Court House
Jene
J. Mayer & Cary A
Gia Tal Mawer & Saup
Hydcers
Mayer & Sons
Bly Bee
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Wal, Good, Mayer & Sons
J. Mayer & Sona
J. Mayer & Sone
Freeport Oly
le, I
Ashorall
Mayr
Burchard Brothers
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