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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1869

Page

5

Railway Accident Near Menominee Station

An afternoon westbound passenger train derailed near Menominee station close to Dunleith due to a broken rail. The baggage car and a passenger coach toppled into an embankment. the baggageman was injured but not seriously.

Menominee Station Dunleith Shirland

City Council Tangles With Elections and Bills

Last regular city council meeting before the election read and approved prior records, approved clerk and street reports, and enacted several bills. Judges of election for April city vote were appointed for all wards. An ordinance limited auctioneers bell ringing to own premises and fifteen minutes before sales. County bonds of 4000 paid April first, leaving 18000 outstanding. Local ads promote Stern's discounts on boots and shoes. Mayor of Chicago calls for muzzle and euthanasia of unleashed dogs after March 5. Bulletin notes misinformed claim of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton visiting. Itch cure advertised from a Chicago drugstore. Lena Star ad inquiries and James W. Newcomer named agent. Young Men's Lyceum suspended over hall issues. Stern's boot store showcases $3 calfskin boots.

A. T. Green Benj, Rhodes Tutner Lightheart

New Stores Open In Forreston And Galena Streets

Messrs. H. N. Cronkrite Co have opened a new grocery store in the former Gragsly Co location opposite the Court House. F Welse started a drug store in Judge Betts building on Galena Street, vacated by W Litchenberger. Chas Goetze, visiting town, offers stylish visiting cards. The Journal awaits copy for the County Agricultural Society Premium List. secretary in Washington with list, delaying progress.

Messrs. H. N. Cronkrite & Co Forreston Messrs. Gragsly & Co Court House F. Welse Judge Betts Galena Street Wm. Litchenberger Journal Chas Goetze Pennsylvania House Hig Ling County Agricultural Society Washington

Lena and Stephenson County News Ledger Highlights

Local notes report the Rush Stir sale at Sterns Boot and Shoe, prices and discounts. Ives Paris settles in new home and patronizes local printers. Lena grain and livestock totals rise, obituaries for Cora May Smith and Frank Curtis, first appearance of Nort Field on a Racine velocipede. Public documents, choral concert, oyster supper, fashion updates, and a New York price-based dry goods closeout. Postponed Jerusalem lecture and new awning at Rice shop.

Lena The Star Lena Station A. F P. Foll M. Weaver Conway & Mealiff W. J. Clark J.P. Ring Cora May J. M and M. A. Smith Lens Frank Ass Rev. F Emma Curtis Stephenson County L. L. Munnie New York

Broadways style hats at Chamberlin’s on Stephenson Street

A Chicago sale note announces new gents dress silk hats and business hats, plus stylish boys and childrens hats. The advert promises a superior line and artful designs, inviting customers to shop at Chamberlin's No 99 Stephenson Street Pay’s Block corner.

Chamberlin’s Stephenson Street Pay's Block

Journal aludes weekly issue with strong growth and claims

The article extols the Journal as the largest weekly in Stevenson County with a paid list and robust reading matter. It defends fairness toward rivals, notes readers should watch subscription totals, and boasts broad content including President Grant and Johnson materials, local notices, and ads. It mentions a recent accident near Shirland station, a praise for Prof Leland’s choral concerts, a Chicago fire rumor, and new subscribers.

Grant Colfix Senate House of Representatives Johnson Sueli Ag Stephenson County Thera Becase Walt Journay Shoe

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