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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1870
Page
5
A purchaser has bought the stock of J. Mayer located at 117 Stephenson Street and will continue to deal in Confectionaries Fruits and similar goods. The buyer announces cash only sales for a four week period.
An advertised sale offers hoes forks shovels and spades in any quantity at Lawyer and Burchard’s located at No 119 Stephenson street. The notice requests interested buyers to attend for cheap deals.
Advertises the county's only steam printing office with multiple presses and a large stock of material, claiming to provide cheaper, better, and faster services than competitors.
A local notice announces another car load of trunks arriving for sale at reduced prices. J. H. MeoNaMana is named as the seller in the brief item.
The popular store of Staver and Snyder at 105 Stephenson Street promotes first arrival of new goods last week. Customers are invited to buy boots and shoes at the lowest living prices with a wide assortment.
Mrs C Wilson offers a fashionable stock of hats bonnets lace ribbons and bows opposite Emmert and Burrells on Stephenson Street. She promises to please customers with plain bonnets to the latest sugar loaf style hats and accessories.
Clayton offers a 30 day sale on all wall paper styles at cost. Prices range Brown 0.10, Red 0.10 to 0.15, White 0.12 to 0.16, Latins 0.20 to 0.25, Fillers 0.50 to 0.75. Includes Holland shades and cornices. Store on Stephenson street opposite the Toward House.
An experienced agent for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines is now at G. M. Clayton's dealer in paints oils and fancy goods. He will keep on hand a variety of machines and all related items. Old machines are adjusted and repaired. Local agent A. McDonovah.
Classified notice advertises groceries for sale at good new and cheap prices from C. Co Best’s located on 151 Stephenson Street.
McHenry, noted photographer, offers outdoor views of residences and businesses on short notice and reasonable terms. Also features a full range of pictures at his studio on Stephenson Street. Stine's establishment advertises stylish suits at prices lower than competing shops.
Years of experience backs this claim as the Universal Clothes Wringer is presented as the best model. For sale only by Lawyer and Burchard located at 110 Stephenson Street.
Mrs Ferris showcases new spring merchandise and invites friends to inspect the latest and most fashionable styles at reasonable prices, aiming to stay up with the times and offer a wide selection.
Fresh groceries and provisions available at KK L Cronkrite’s street storefront beside Stephenson County Bank. Prompt citywide delivery no extra charge. Every item guaranteed to match recommendations with prices as low as fair profit.
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs. Porter Wright who are agents for sound United States companies including North American of New York Make sure they write you up a policy with this company.
An ad touts a photographer with great photographic expertise offering unrivalled tone and finish at low prices. It also promotes Tandy on Market Street corner of Mackatee showing boots and shoes marked down to the bottom peg, urging customers to call.
A speaker asserts he can buy goods for less at Lawyers and Burchard Hardware than anywhere else. He notes he always gets exactly what is promised and avoids shopping around. The remark ends with a recommendation to others to do likewise.
The extensive Merchant Tailoring and Clothing Store of Sechrist & Lemon announces a full spring and summer stock. Their Cassimeres Cloths Trecott Meltons and latest styles are now available. Cutter Shawcross returns from New York and Philadelphia with updates from fashion centers. Remember City Block opposite the Opera House.
The Freeport Flour and Feed Store announces a wide stock of Flour and Seed with wholesale and retail pricing. It offers top flour brands and the sole agency for Hiram Bright's Self Raising Flour, with delivery to all city areas from No 54 Stephenson street in the former American Express room.
Jacob Krohn the popular Tobacconist of this city starts for Salt Lake City and San Francisco on Monday night to fish trout in the Rocky Mountain streams and enjoy Yosemite valley hunting bears and buffalos while his tobacco business continues with orders filled from Freeport Illinois. Also a city ordinance from May to November requires cow owners to shut cows at night to protect gardens and fruit trees.
A large crowd of ladies and gentlemen watched a lively baseball clash between the Unions and Old Empires at Union grounds last Friday a week. The report mentions the score and notes ceremonies for laying the Corner Stone of the Lancaster Reformed Church near Young's School House, set for July 3.
Rt. Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse Bishop of Illinois departed June 18 for Europe after receiving a cable summoning his younger daughter who was gravely ill and not expected to survive. The tolling hope remains that the outcome may be different.
Preliminary gathering of late members of the 92d Illinois Volunteers at the Howard House Freeport at 4 pm Wednesday June 28 1870 to arrange the reunion on September 4. All members are invited. Savrit D Atkins President 92d Ill Reunions Association Freeport June 20 1870.
The statement notes the gentlemanly proprietor plans to close the Howard House in this city when the present lease ends next November. Under Mr Belcher’s management the hotel has enjoyed an excellent reputation, second to none in the West, and the community regrets its impending closure.
Recipients praise a bewitching serenade performed Wednesday night. They express gratitude to the Turner who supervised the event and indicate no intent to join the Turners yet but invite another such performance soon.
The Cedarville report covers a Buckeye town Sunday School Convention at Union Church with active delegates. It notes a Cedarville wagon accident where a butcher was thrown from his wagon, and a lighthearted account of a Good Templar debate on Woman's Rights with local men and women figures referenced.
The old gentleman may or may not visit this city this year. He will be at Lena where a committee seeks General Logan to accompany him. He will also attend Shannon. Gan, Sheets of Orezon will speak for him. The Shannonites are promised an excellent oration.
The annual M E Sunday School excursion from Freeport and nearby towns gathered 800 to 1 000 people to travel to Dunleith and McKnight Springs aboard the steamer Mitchell. Officials report a net about 260 for Dunneth Society despite a 250 boat extra, with a dewy shower and full return train filled to capacity. A suggested formal contract with the boat company is urged for future events.
The Milwaukee paper notes track laying on the Eagle and Milthorn branch to connect with the Western Union Division. Ten miles graded ready for track, culverts and bridges completed, turntables being built. Road ready for cars by mid July with regular Western Union trains entering Milwaukee. Freeport stands to gain from the direct link, aiding grain merchants to fetch higher prices similar to Monroe and Broadhead.
The Badger State editors en route to the West will pass through Freeport via the Western Union Railroad at 1 35 PM next Saturday. Citizens are urged to host a reception and dinner with speeches and music at the depot. A civic welcome is framed as a prudent investment for the city.
The High School Class of 1879 plans a grand gathering next Friday evening at the High School Building. Local residents are invited to join in the celebration and reminisce on past years.
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