Local Advertisements and Notices from Freeport
A 1872 Freeport notice page lists merchants selling art supplies ice chests and refrigeration equipment at Swarts Stocking's Drug Store, plus dressmaking services by Mrs J R Hamill in Hettinger's Block. Also a Revenue Returns notice states monthly office visits by the United States Revenue Collector on May 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hamill
Freeport
Hettinger’s Block
Robert Title
United States Revenue Collector
McCormick Reaper and Mower Offered for $130 at Freeport
Farmers are urged to inspect the McCormick Combined Self Raking Reaper and Mower for sale at Northwestern Agricultural Warehouse in Freeport Illinois. The ad notes prices and emphasizes competing retailers and a clothing sale at Stine's Clothing House with a large stock and low prices. It also promotes Castoria for children highlighting its benefits and endorsements by physicians and listing J B Rose & Co in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Northwestern Agricultural Warehouse
Freeport
Carr
T. C. H. McCormick & Bro
Stine’s Clothing House
Marseilles
Stine’s
Pitcher
J. B. Rose & Co
Broadway, N. Y
Bills for Soldiers and Heirs Passed in Congress
Attorney W Scott Acney of Freeport Illinois advertises success in securing pensions bounty back pay and homestead entries for soldiers and heirs. He lists bills granting 160 acres to soldiers heirs a 100 bounty for enlistments before July 22 1881 and pensions improvements plus truss supplies. Free information at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. Scott Acney
Freeport
Ills
Mustana Linivent Promised For Horses And Humans
June 17 1872 readers learn that Mustana Linivent is praised by stage and horse car interests and grooms for reducing swellings and aiding sprains injuries. The preparation is touted as a reliable remedy for human ailments including rheumatism gout neuralgia sore throat earache and toothache as well as cuts bruises burns and scalds.
German girl sought for house-work in Wangtep family
Help wanted in Wangtep for a reliable German girl to perform household tasks in a family of three. Apply at this office immediately.
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Wangtep
Carriage Crash Near Freeport Injures Lena Travelers
About 9 o clock Friday evening a carriage from Freeport to Lena overturned after striking a stump on Lena road near Bentley's. Mrs Van Gaesbeck and another lady were injured. Mr. Van Gaesbeck sprained an arm. the other lady suffered bruises. They were taken to Hleroy for a physician. the arm and shoulder injury was serious but not dangerous. Damages to the carriage were about $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Bentley’s
Lena
van Gaesbeck
Best & Morgan
Republican Congressional Convention at Polo July 25
The Republican Congressional Convention for the district will be held at Polo on July 25. Delegates are to assemble at the designated venue to select party nominees and outline campaign priorities for the upcoming election.
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Polo
Stephenson County
H. M. Tras
Pecatonica Letters Reflect Local Life and Politics
A Pecatonica reader recounts quiet days amid campaign talk for Grant and Wilson. She notes calm, blossom filled scenes, farming hopes, potato bug battles, and a town picnic by the Bluffs with generous town hospitality and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedett
Grant
Wilson
Laras
Philadelphia
Zantippe
Bluffs
Pecatonica
Lena Fourth of July plans and local notices
Lena citizens prepare for Independence Day with a city meeting appointing committees. Efforts seek Hon. John A. Logan as orator, while fishing and community events entertain residents. Local pastors changes and travel notices accompany railroad timetables and train connections to Chicago Rock Island and beyond.
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Lena
John A. Logan
Sr’dam
Buena Vista
Carthage College
Grant
Wilson
Philadelphia
Judge Trumbull Signals Softening on Cincinnati Ticket
A Washington special to the Chicago Post reports Judge Trumbull admits Greeley’s election chances are slim. He says he will not actively campaign but hopes others will, echoing Artemus Ward’s quip about preferring his wife’s relatives go to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Trumbull
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago Post
Mr. Greeley
Artemus Ward
City Clothing Store Promises Best and Cheapest Prices
Opposite the Opera House Sechrist and Crain merchant tailors advertise ready made clothing and gents furnishings at the lowest cash prices. They invite customers to inspect a large stock and guarantee goods as represented. Also note job printing services at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Clothing
Opera House
Sechrist & Crain
Merchant Tailors
Jowest
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Paion
German
Facob
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Wrney
C. C. Shuler
Atte New Court House
Freeport, WI
Abrams
Amerling & ‘Sng
Langure Aly
Abraks
Shuler
Chancery
Illinois
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Barton
Barnum— Dor
Stephenson Street
Harrison E, Green
Freepore
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Heune’s
House Square
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Solicitor Cantery
Office Fry's
Jurizicar
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Bright & Agney
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E. P. Hodges
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Pattding
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Stephenson
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States Depositary
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Ieesere
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Milwaukee
Chicago
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Ra Leeland
Terarie
Mad Tausactsa Zeneral Bankingbuel
John Fy
Dr. Garber
Musser
Swengel
Stephenson St
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Wilcoxon O Era
Peeport
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Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Imperial
London
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Muncy
Alps
Erie
Pennsylvania
Home
Columbus
Ohio
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Minnesota
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Massachusetts Mutual Life
Sringfield
Mass
Insurance Agency
Trembor
Wilcoxon
Capital
Liverpool
London & Globe
Royalins, Co
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Phenix Ins. Co
New York
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Springfield
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D. B. Bobs
D. Dakota
J. G. Whitcomb
Fry’s Block
Webster Street
Waddell’s
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F. G. Wynkoop
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Geo.f.swarts
C. H.stocking
D. Swarts
Samuel J. Dodds
Messrs
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Ira Babcock
Bauilder
D. B. Schulte
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Freaport
E. Brown
R. Pelce
Fire Arms
Chlesay Sieot
Journal of Ice
George W. Renn
Aulee
van Buren Street
Cepark & Bergman
Peter Sheckler
Sheckler
Orangeville
Chas, H. Packard
Giles Bro. & Co
West Branch
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C, T. Dunham
I. O
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Court House
Powey
Elias Lowe
C. Wilson
Swarts ¢ Stocking
Rhodes & Brother
Ryan’s
Swarts & Stocking
M. M. Sheetz
Butterick
Dr. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
U. S
MacLane
Lawyer & Burchard
Staver & Snyder’s
Oe AG
Ass't
Chicago & Northwestern Rail
Knapp
Harry Buckman
Nice
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Howard
Elgin
Waltham
Lazarus & Morris
Ford & Wise
Wisconsin
Michigan
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Brewster
Sanford, Bidwell & CO
Propr’s
Timois
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Fry’s
Chamberlin’s Hat Store
Fry's Block
Gent
Buck
A. F. Broad
A.F. Broad
N. Y
Cos. G. Sanporn
Freeport, II
Loran
North-Western Railway
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Belvidere
Western Union Railroad
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Illinois Central Railroad
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City Crockery Store
Little
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