Dubs Buys Farmers Hotel. Hyde Sells Interest Amid City Lecture Plan
The Bulletin notes Mr. Dubs, ex-proprietor, has again acquired the Farmers Hotel on Clay Street after Mr. Hyde sold his stake. Brick Pome roy is slated to lecture in the city likely late this month. readers await further letters from the Selfet correspondent recently supplying patriotic missives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubs
Farmers Hotel
Clay Street
If. G. Hyde
Brick Pomeroy
Thia City
Leap Year Warnings and Local Notices Prompt Civic Curiosity
A fragment from a local sheet notes a scarlet fever spread among youths in parts of Stephenson county. It calls attention to leap year customs, lists shopman notices, warns of thefts and clothing crimes, and hints at a building boom. A curious tale about barefoot running in snow ends with a near amputation scare.
Portraits of Prominent Citizens at McHenry Gallery
Colorful oil portraits line the walls of McHenry's Art Gallery by the renewed artist and Mr. Brink. Connoisseurs pronounce the works as perfect pieces of art reverently displayed for public admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry's
Brink
Death of Frederick Propps in Timber Accident at Rock Grove
Fred erick Propps, employed by Mr. Kloopping, died last week after a tree he was cutting toppled and crushed him. He passed away in a wagon while returning home. The incident occurred near Rock Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Frederick Propps
Rock Grove
Kloopping
Lieutenant Rothermel Shot in California Hunting Accident
A local obituary note reports Lieutenant Rothermel of the 8th Cavalry, recently stationed in California, was accidentally shot while hunting. He served about a year and will be remembered by many in his regiment and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothermel
California
8Th Cavalry
The Billiard World Magazine Debuts With March Issue
The Billiard World, a new magazine from Mosars Bowen Co New York, marks its first March issue. It contains about twelve well written articles on billiards and related literature, with a yearly subscription of 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosars,Bowen < Co
New York
Center and
Canal Streats
Donation Honors Local Leader by Singerbund Society
A contemporaries note in the An zeiger records a visit by friends who presented a half cloth furniture set as a testimonial to a respected citizen. The donation, given by the Singerbund Society led by Mr. Wagner, reflects esteem across political divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anzeiger
Hig Giany
Singerbund Society
Wagner
Florence sewing machine superior merits highlighted
An advertisement urges buyers to avoid second class sewing machines and instead choose the Florence model. It promotes reliability and versatility and notes an agent, Mrs. Bhooety, will explain its benefits. The text also mentions Mr North giving a lecture in Fr7’e Hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrs
Florence
Mr. North
Local Official Apprentice Named City Marshal Candidate
Henry Brith, long known to locals, is named as a fit candidate for City Marshal as VPRI garments approach. James H. Phibbs sees the nomination while caterer updates on Stephenson Street advertise oysters in diverse styles at all hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brith
Vpri Tbs
Gotuta
James H. Phbhesee
Mayét’d Crater
Stephenson Street
Commercial
Dmgk
Emmert & Jibgen Hardware Supplies Spring Trade
Merchants begin receiving spring goods led by Emmert & Jibgen hardware dealers famous for a fixed one price policy. They stock locks latches butts screws nails and carpenters tools and carry stoves spades hoes forks and rakes for farmers. A call is urged to support them and note Mr North's lecture tonight at Fry's Hall.
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Emmert & &Jibgen
Four Lots Auction on Stephenson Street in Freeport
Four lots on Stephenson Street east of Col Shafler and Bidwell residences will be sold at public auction March 17 1868 at 2 oclock. Each lot fronts 10 feet and runs about 24 feet deep with 20 feet rear access. Terms one half cash and balance in one year with good security. For details contact A Mengedoh GL. O. Lmnr Auctioneer Freeport March 3 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Col. Shafler
Bidwell
A. Mengedohd
O.lmr
Freeport
Grover and Beer sewing machine advertised by Mrs Wilson
Mrs C C Wilson promotes Grover and Beer sewing machines as superior for elasticity of stitch and low cost threading direct from spools. She notes full instructions and a millinery stock offered at low prices plus a mention of Mr North's lecture tonight at Fry's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wilson
Grover & Beer
Buying a Sewing Machine in Bartlett's Block
The article advertises Grover and Baker sewing machines as reliable, with Mrs C O Wilson as local agent in Bartlett's Block offering demonstrations. It notes a stock of millinery goods and invites ladies to visit to compare styles before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Flrat
Grover & Auker
Mra. C. O. Wilson
Bartlett's
Mra. Wilson
Best and Morgan Invite Inspection of Black Alpacca Stock
Best and Morgan request inspection of Black Alpacca stock noted as splendid quality priced at six cents. The invitation emphasizes careful evaluation of the lot referenced as A5e12-we and encourages potential buyers to appraise the standard before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Morgan
Change of Proprietorship at Freeport Wisconsin College
Professor Parsons has sold his interest to Professor Hayles. Hayles and his brother, living at Dublique, will oversee the institution under Ray- Men & Bro. The college is praised for its high reputation and strong mercantile education. Graduates from the Prepport College compare well with others nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Wisitioad College
Parsons
Hayles
Dublique
Ray- Men & Bro
Heron Ananner
Prepport College
Weldon Highlights Next Week Services at Episcopal Church
Rev. S A Weldon, pastor of the Episcopal Church, announced Sunday that services will be held next Sunday. No definite plans have been made yet to secure a regular rector for the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Weldon
Episcopal Church
Mrs Wilton Moves Millinery Emporium in Barnett Block
The article notes Mrs C C Wilton has removed her millinery shop from Barnett’s Block formerly occupied by B E Roche. It advertises fabrics and dry goods, including Acrich Chonie Poplin at 60 cents and plaid poplin at 30 and 86 cents. Bout & Morgan dry goods are promoted as worth viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Wilton
Millindeg Emporium
Barnett
Blokthithentord
Bout & Morgan
Algo
Candy shop pitch in quirky old ad style
A nostalgic promotional snippet invites readers to visit Gall at Divenbaugh's for fresh candy and a pound to take home. It touts John’s candy and claims it tastes better than any other, urging sweetness for the reader and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divenbaugh's
John
Oysters Call on Diffonbaugh For Nonesuch
The notice urges customers to buy before the season ends at Diffonbaugh's inn and the market offers Nonesuch oysters. It claims Diffonbaugh sells the best oysters and is widely known locally for quality.
Dunn Mota Plow Featured by J Montelius for Sale
Farmers are urged to notice an advertisement by J Montelius offering the celebrated Dunn Mota Plow for sale. The plow is described as a superior implement, fully deserving the praise it has received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Montelius
Died of Consolidation Expression Posts in Beloit Office
A placard bearing this inscription was hung against the door of the Merchants' Union Express Company's Beloit office when the company closed its business and retired in favor of the American. The Free Press uses the incident to discuss the folly of human hopes in express companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Union Express Company
Beloit
American
Free Press
Re Express
Bechrist Moves to New Block Sells Broad Goods at Low Prices
Bechrist has moved from his old shop in to Maynard's new block and opened a spacious store. He offers a splendid stock of clothing and furnishings and promises the best goods at the lowest prices to old friends and new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechrist
Maynard
Grand Army recruits mustered in at Winslow
On Tuesday evening last the Grand Army of the Republic post was mustered in at Winslow by General Atkins. A meeting held Saturday evening at the Hall in town despite bad weather admitted new recruits. Another gathering is planned for Saturday evening next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. R
Grand Army of the Republic
Winslow
Atkins
Monument Association Executive Committee Adjourns
The Freeport Monument Association executive committee met on March 7 1868 under President McKim with Vice President presiding. Present were McKim Shuler Young Reel Reitzell Atkins. On motion adjourned for lack of a quorum until March 1th 1868 at 2nd National Bank Freeport. McKim chairman Arkins secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srepaengon Co
Sonoryrs’ Monument Association
Freeport
Major McKim
N. W
D. McKim
Ss. D. Arkins
Spring Trade Shelf Bargains From Bright & Waterman Stock
Mr L B Mason offers retail and wholesale buyers access to a large complete Bright and Waterman stock. Immense stacks of sheetings prints boots shoes hats and caps and other goods fill the Heltinger's Block store recently vacated by Robson and Bro. Examine bargains advertised by Mr Mason in the other column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Bright & Waterman
Heltinger
Robson & Bro
Mr. Mason's
Where to Get Clothes in the Section
The advertisement touts Btine & Bro.'s mammoth clothing store opposite Fry's Block as a premier source for well fitting garments. It highlights a large stock of French English and American goods, custom work in top styles, fair promises, and reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Btine & Bro
Mammoth
Fry's Block
Burdett Organ Praised by Morgan Dealer Prefers Finest Instrument
J C Thright & Co. sells the Burdett Organ with high praise from G We Morgan who calls the instrument the finest of its kind. He lauds purity of tone ease of action and the improved Swell and Vox Humana features as superior to prior models. He emphasizes reliability no clockwork issues and strong overall quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Carpenter
Tony
Caf Bo
Easay
Burdett
Morgan
Fragmented OCR: garbled query about usage and measurements
The text is unreadable due to severe OCR errors. It appears to ask why something is used or measured but cannot be interpreted to extract a coherent event or facts. No named entities or dates are identifiable.
Extracts from the 1866 Commissioner of Agriculture report
The report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1866 is being excerpted for the benefit of readers. Key observations cover agricultural outputs, practices, and regional notes relevant to the period and its farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans John A. Logdmatéta Dapy
Delayed Ad Promises New Store at Maye Nard’s Block
A garbled notice touts an upcoming store opening at Maye Nard’s Block offering “tiptop atyle” clothing and fitting services. The text is incoherent but implies a fashion retailer inviting customers to visit.
Shoes and stock spotlight at Smythe’s in Fry’s Block
Call at Smythe's in Fry's Block to examine Indies and children's shoes. Prices run about 20 percent lower than any other house in town, and Smythe claims the largest and best stock to choose from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smythe’s
Fry's Block
Winnebago Chief Warns Farmers About Swindlers
The Winnebago Chief cautions Stephenson County readers about parties fraudulently selling Putnam’s Patent corn planter and hay rake rights. It calls the act a large swindle and notes several cards from parties who have defaulted on their notes warning the public. Farmers are urged to beware and avoid these men to protect themselves from loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
Putnams Patent
Nike
Stephenson County
Non est Inventus in Homer Journal Notice
The editor of the Homer Journal copies our notice of his city adventure after a thief stole type from him. He prints a flattering notice of us and requests an exchange. The thief or thieves remain unknown but we will watch for them and notify our cotemporary if identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Journal
Sensible Farmer Buys Horican Seeder at Local Depot
A jolly farmer, after looping through a playful verse on plows and sowers, visits W G Harner & Co. on Galena Street and buys a Horican seed planter. The purchase signals the start of the spring agricultural campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W- G. Harner & Co
Galéna
Freeport Public Schools Adopt Split Session Plan
The Freeport Board of Education explains that crowded conditions force a temporary division of classes with pupils attending either morning or afternoon. The aim is to relieve rooms while teachers give full attention to each pupil, until new accommodations can be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Public Schoola
Testimonials at the Freeport Commercial College
Students at the Free Port Commercial College presented two engraved napkin rings to Professors Baylies and Gorham as tokens of esteem during a Friday afternoon ceremony. Professors Bayles and Gorham expressed gratitude, noting the gesture’s gentlemanly spirit and the professors’ dedication to bookkeeping and arithmetic instruction.
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Baylies
Gorham
Purgous
Studenite
Professora Bayliog
Bayles
Baylios and
Freepork Commercial College
Ly Ceye
Fatal Adeldenty Bota the Hilbleti' Wo leat Story
A damaged OCR fragment reports a fatal incident near a river involving an individual from a distant hometown. It mentions a rail line ridge and an ice event with unclear details. The text references a wild and childrot presence but lacks coherent names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Goff
Thiadliy
Mystery Foot Frost Case and a Society King’s Hurried Care
A young city man following a physician’s orders to run outdoors in cold snow for chilblain relief froze both feet. He was nearly amputated, as described by The Bulletin. Who was the victim remains unclear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Spring Opens as Farmers Probe Barnes & Co Tools
With Spring officially begun farmers are urged to visit the agricultural warehouse of W. G. Barnes & Co. to procure tools and implements. A prompt check of their stock is advised to secure needed gear for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barnes & Co
Chicago Courier Publication in Bryant and Straton Union
An item notes a monthly Chicago issue titled Chicago Courier published at Bryant and Straton Business University with a yearly price of one dollar and references valuable accession to Western literature. The piece frames the publication as a literary beacon and hints at its market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Courier
Bryant and Straton Business University
Chicago
Spring Trade Optimism As Merchants Greet Warmer Days
As spring approaches merchants anticipate brighter business and a vigorous rise in all trade. Predictions come from well informed sources who expect improved commerce this season. The Freeport Business College will start its second annual writing class on Monday evening March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business College
Improvement planned for Stephenson street stores this spring
Mr Bartlett contemplates lowering the floors of both stores on Stephenson street next spring. The change is seen as a great improvement for easier access. It is believed Charles Buurmyurten has charge of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Stephenson Street
Chas. Buurmyurten
Dunn Metal Patent Plows At J Montelius Warehouse
New plows and implements showcased at J Montelius' Warehouse including Dunn Metal Patent Plows praised as the hardest metal plow. Also featured are Indian plows Peoria improved Corn Planter North Western Broad Cast seeders and cultivators claimed to be best in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
J. Montelius
St Patricks Day Notes and a Copperfield Mixup
A brief item notes St Patrick's Day on the 17th with no special preparations observed. A rural youth sought David Copperhead but found only David Copperfield at the News depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patricks
David Copperhead
David Copperfield
Hats and caps from Chamberlains on Chicago Street
Elegant hat and cap styles advertised by Chamberlain at Fry's Brick corner. New stock and bead dress changes promised as spring arrives. Shouts from his storefront banner and a call to visit the shop near the post office for best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Fry
Mlelay
Chicago
Labor for the West and East labor transfer plan
The Citizens Association of New York reports a proposal to move surplus East labor to Western grain fields. It suggests a New York labor bureau and Western depots to distribute labor where surplus exists, calling for Western cooperation to implement the plan. Petar Cooper chairs the association from 813 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Citizen’s Association of
New York
Bureau of Labor Atatistica
Enel
Petar Cooper
Broadway
Lena Items and Local Happenings
From the Star news depot was sold to Wm. Dixons. A grandson of Henry Wales lost a thumb in a corn-shelter accident north of Lens. Prof. Lewis will visit Lena Thursday. Two marriages recorded: John Regs with Sophia Murrey and Washington Armaghant with Jennetta Bunh. Mrs Mary Jillaan died aged 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I, Crain & Co
Wm. Dixons
Henry Wales
Lens
Lewis
Lena
John Regs
Mins
Sophia Murrey
Warshington Armaghant
Misa
Jennetta Bunh
Mary Jillaan
Fruit Culture Catalog Offered by Mahlon Moons Nurseries
Fruit culture enthusiasts are invited to request Mahlon Moons catalogs from his nurseries at Marrenville Buck's Co Pa. The notice touts clear species descriptions and special spring pricing. For $1, mailed postpaid, a plant each of Clarke Philadelphia Hasphertz and Kittsinny and Wilson Maskherty is included in a coded wrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon
Moons
Marrinville
Buck’s
Co. Pai
Myil
Hasphertz
Kittstinny
Wilson
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Smythe
The
Mr North
Fry's Halls
Walt
Ab A¢elikat’s
Mayenard's Block
Sensible Farmer
Board of Education
Boanod of Education
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