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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1874
Page
5
Medicated Vapor Baths Advertised at 131 Stephenson Street
An old advertisement promotes cheap doctor bills by patronizing the Medicated Vapor Baths located at 131 Stephenson Street. The note emphasizes low costs and invites readers to visit for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Hoffmann Jansens Carriages and Peaches Undersold Claim
Hoffmann Jansens advertises cheaper children carriages and best fresh peaches. J D Dirrexgaten rejects rival claims and asserts guaranteed satisfaction with canned peaches priced 2 Tb at 20 cents and 3 Tb at 95 cents from No. 3 Fry's Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Dirrexgaten
Fry’s Block
Gents’ fine hoes and marsh harvester ads prompt shopper caution
A row of late 19th century ads urges farmers to buy Marsh Harvester with sheaf carrier and Woodmanse seeders, while noting Clayton’s lead in wall paper and window shades. An ad touts Stephenyon street medicated baths for skin cleansing and pore opening as remedies against disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephenyon Street
Hoffman and Janssen Ice Cream Parlor Spotlight
Hoffman and Janssen's sells ice cream and soda with a range of flavors. The local parlor is promoted as the best in the city and a top West Coast option for frozen treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Janssen’s
Union Gallery Promises Best Photographs in City
Speaking about pictures you can get no better photograph Ambrotype tin type or cy in the city than those made by me for you at the Union Gallery over Elson's Jewelry store 195 Stephenson St Give Henry a call for the best picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mefory
Union Gallery
Elson
Stephenson St
City Orders Redeemed and Public Notice
City orders up to and including 4451 will be redeemed at the City Clerk’s office. Notices indicate orders issued by the Freeport City Council, with the timeline and redemption details stated as of 11 July 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Tensor
Ity Geri
Largest stock of Canned Kruit at Hoffman Janssen Tremont
The Tremont House in Chicago advertises Hoffman & Janssen offering the largest stock of Canned Kruit in the city. It claims convenience to wholesale stores theaters principal business blocks and right for the best hotel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Janssen
Chicago
For Sale Carota Billard Table
For sale a billiard table in good condition. Price negotiable by reasonable terms. Contact Houtano & Bro at 100 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houtano & Bro
Stephenson Street
Medicated Baths Advertised for Quick Ailment Relief
An ad for Medicated Baths at 181 Stephenson Street upstairs touts rapid soothing for headaches back aches sore throats and rheumatism. It cites a party scene where Hoff man Janssen’s confectionery is praised as the town’s best stock and cheapest neatest trade place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Charles
Hoffman & Janssen’s
Insurance agency to be run by daughter after engagement
The writer announces a one year engagement with the German Insurance Company and states that his daughter Mrs B L Porter will manage all local insurance matters in his absence. Reports from the northwest praise the Stover windmill by Woodmanse for its high quality and large output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Ins. Co
B. L. Porter
W. C. Chark
Northwest
Stover
Woodmanse
Fireworks and Fourth of July Goods at G. M. Clayton
Fireworks including torpedoes sky rockets Roman candles and snake grasshoppers plus flags Chinese lanterns at low prices. Also assorted candies fruits nuts toys perfumery and more opposite the Court House. Medicated Bath cure advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Clayton
Court House
Farmers Ad Offers Butter Eggs and More for Cash
Special notice to farmers promises highest market price in cash for butter eggs lard rags tallow beeswax. Mentions Ruston's new depot on Stephenson Street and lodging rooms for rent in D A Knowlton and Son's Bank building. Clayton's wallpaper trimming machine operates all day. paper trimming offered by G M Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston’s. New Depot
Stephenson Street
D. A. Knowlton & Son’s Bank
Notice to Teachers Drill Dates in Orangeville Lena and Freeport
Notice from J Potter superintendent of schools announcing teacher drills at Orangeville on June 13 Lena on June 20 and Freeport on June 27. School officers urged to ensure full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Lena
Freeport
J. Potter
2000 Acres of Prime Land for Sale in Shannon Illinois
The notice advertises 2000 acres of premium land for sale in Shannon Illinois in tract options to fit buyer needs. It urges prospective purchasers to inspect the property and mentions a Marsh Harvester and the Sheaf Carrier at Woodmanse's warehouse for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Ill
Woodmanse
Clayton's Sale Offers Last Wall Paper Lot in City
Big rush at Clayton's to see and buy his last lot of Wall Paper received Saturday. The prettiest patterns and at the lowest prices of any in the city. His rush for Wall Paper and Window Shades is immense. Store opposite Brewster House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton’s
Brewster House
Clayton's Paper Trimming Machine At Your Service All Day
Clayton advertises a trimming service for wallpaper from morning till night and claims no charge to have paper trimmed. The notice promotes purchasing paper from M. Clayton and recommends Medicated Baths at 131 Stephenson Street, asserting expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
G. M. Clayton
M. Clayton
Annual Bible Meetings and Beloit College Commencement
Hoffman and Janssen advertise an immense stock of baby carriages at low prices. Numerous 1874 Bible meeting dates span Ridott to Buena Vista, with sessions at Evangelical Lutheran and Methodist churches across towns from Rock Run to Harlem. Beloit College Commencement includes Baccalaureate, speeches by Sewall and Seymour, prize declamation, and senior concert with events at First Congregational and Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Janssen
Oneco
Orangeville
In Village
Myer Isliss Lutheran Church
Buena Vista S. HL
Latestlse
Dakota
Loran
Beloit College
Pres. Chapin
The
Missionary Association
J. A. Sewall
Normal
Archeaen Union
Charles Seymour
la Crosse
Presbyterian Church
1St Congregational Church
Goodwin House
Ice Cream and Soda Water Advertised Locally
Hoffman and Janssen claim the best Ice Ceram and Soda Water in the city with a price drop. Mrs H O Bray invites inquiries one block west of Court House at the corner of Bridge and Walnut streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Janssen
H. O. Bray
Court House
Corner Bridge
Walnut Streets
Anniversary Exercises at Eureka College Held in Woodford
The Woodford Journal reports Eureka College near Eureka Illinois held anniversary exercises last week. Four student societies performed including Ex Celsior for women, Edmund Burke and Periclesian for mixed membership, and Mathesian for men. Six degrees were conferred on commencement day and two graduates were women. President A M Weston spoke with scholarly merit. The college reported being debt free with growing endowment, popular administration, rising attendance, and improving facilities and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka College
Eureka
Woodford County
Woodford Journal
Excelsior
Edmund Burke
Periclesian
Mathesian
A. M. Weston
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Higley’s Grove
A Sunday School celebration near Higley’s grove fourteen miles west of Yellow Creek invites 8 to 10 Sunday Schools. The program includes speeches and vocal and instrumental music with good shade and water. Free provisions and 10 a.m. exercises promise a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley’s Grove
Yellow Creek
Reapers and Mowers from Pattison Promoted
The article urges farmers to compare Pattison’s agricultural works for reapers mowers and cultivators. It claims Mr Parrison is ready to contest any claimed superiority and guarantees bottom prices on all machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Pattison
Parrison
Man Found Asleep Under Hoff House Bed After Skeleton Key Theft
A Freeport Illinois man, John Marshall, was discovered asleep under a bed at the Hoff House after a room inquiry led to the discovery of a skeleton key a file and a key to the sample room. He was examined by Justice Story and bound over for $1,000. The incident tone notes a moral about looking under the bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff House
Freeport
Illinois
L. S. Cowles
Col, Cockrell
Hamiton
John Marshall
Justice Story
Ice-house collapses injuring two workers on Monday morn
At about four o clock Monday morning the river ice-house split and roof fell in crushing A. J. Brubaker and J. R. Smith, causing minor injuries. The accident will require extensive rebuilding to restore the structure and save the melting ice from sun exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brubaker
J. R. Smith
Baileyville editor defends Esquire Wilson against misstatements
In Baileyville correspondence the writer rebukes a June Bulletin article about the Station Agent transfer, praises Esquire Wilson’s honesty and service, questions the motives of a young critic, and critiques other local notices and public discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville
Ephors
Benjimite
Esquire Wilson
Lyceum
Bulletin
the Bulletin
Nebraska
Mr. Wilson
R. A
Barney McCall
Community sidewalk story ends with broken mower prize
Local residents welcomed a new sidewalk beside Zion Church after Diffenbaugh and Bartlett proposed a contest. Diffenbaugh laid the brickwork and Bartlett offered a twenty five dollar lawn mower as a prize, but the mower shattered on the way home, leaving repairs as the final cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Diffenbaugh
Bartlett
John
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