Various Local Listings Include Stores And Sale Notices
A collage of 1749 era ads lists paper and envelopes at Stephen Street, clothing store closings, bargain offers, and a gasping mix of groceries, sewing machines, stonework contacts, and a news depot. Mentions D A Knowlton & Sons and O M Sheffer & Son with prices and locations in Freeport, Stephenson Street postings, and a Millinery shop moving to a new premises near the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
D. A. Knowlton & Sons
Bankera
C. O. Wilson
Oyler
Dr. Charlton
Opera House
Ita
Howe
Masonry work contract ad by A Bordeker for Spring builds
An advertising note invites readers to contract Mason work for Spring building. It claims A Bordeker will perform any Masonry task in the best manner at the lowest rates. Also promotes Burrell's brands of flour for Spring wheat and Winter wheat.
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Adam 8
Spring Sts
A. Boedeker
A. Bordeker
Burrell’s. Uf
Minois Central
Lodge of Good Templars
Odd Fellows
Compulsory Education Debate Cited by Buena Vista Letter
A Buena Vista reader questions W W Krape’s Feb 1 1878 talk on compulsory education. The writer critiques teachers quality and literacy, asserting local instruction is poor and the district’s teacher is morally and intellectually unfit to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torus Epiror Freeront Journau
Freeport Bulletin
Teachers’ Institute
Orangeville
W.W. Krape
Wxter
Boyp Baunpags
Ice break and floods loom over Freeport headlines
Snow melted to mud and water on lonely streets as Rock River rises and Pecatonica feeds the flow. Mills avoid high water while bridges endure. Foreboding ice mass against a pier threatens the new iron bridge, and county lifters mourn old settlers. Acknowledges Colonel Turner's dedication address and praises Freeport Court House.
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Rock River
Pecatonica
West
Michigan
Turner
Freeport
Dakota Items Report on Hard Times and Prairie Weather
A Dakota items column notes hard times as rail shipping costs rise, grain held back, and money tight while farmers, mechanics, and merchants feel the downturn. It mentions prairie chickens, spring hopes, and local moves including John Miller's farm work, Sidles family plans for Nebraska, and Dr Garber’s dental visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
F. A. Sidles
Nebraska
Garber
Orangeville
Chicago Dailies at 87 Stephenson Street
Chicago daily newspaper offices located at 87 Stephenson Street, VF 49 are listed in a historical notice. The item appears as a fragment noting address and building designation with minimal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Chicago
Illinois Central and related rail schedules and adds
Train times from Freeport to Chicago and vice versa listed for Illinois Central and connections. Includes departures, arrivals, freight and passenger trains, and notes on Sundays and exceptions. Also mentions Chicago Burlington and Quincy routes, Mendota and Rock Island lines, and a local retailer ad for hats and spring wear at Sechrist & Crain and Stines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Mallab
Chicago Nx
Chicago
Preightincooe
116 &M
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Tyr
Garda
Fass
Journal
Llinota
Ap, Atkine
Jacob K. Harding
Atkins
Gene App
Hount
Getmen
T. T. Abrams
Abramer & Shuler, Attor‘s Law
Stoneman’s Block
H. B. Amerling
Knowaibank
Meport
Ill
Abrams
Sad
Burchard, Barton & Barnoum
Ifoor
Freeat
Lancery
Fry's
Banks
DR. Knowlton & Sons
Uarner Stephenson and Exchange Rele
First National Bank
United States
Fe Capital
B. Bidwell
Fu. Diforest
Econd National Bank
Mod
Milwauexr
York
Philadelphia
Reland
Evmifollection&k
General
John H.addamb
Araahiens l.Gurkac, Cashier
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Illinois
Stoneman's Block
D.A. Knowltons’ Bank
Dr. Swengel
D. PF. Swengel
Baltental College
Stephenson Bt
D. Burrell
Opera Elovae
His
Morter & Wright's
London
Lycoming, Muncy
Alps
Pennsylvania
Home
Columbia
Ohio
Pan
Minnesota
Triumph, Sell
Massachusetts Mutual
Stingweld
Mass
Wag Asa ‘Nsurance Agency
WM. Trembor
German Ing. Co
Capital
Mwylvanee Globe
Yania Fire Ins. Co
Misr Company of North America
Hghla
Phonix Ins
Oente Lote
Tag
Massenberg
Furlio Korner
Nqnuranch
al Neely
Europe
Ihe
al Ketate
Ieee
Rohkar
Bsay
Esther W. Taylor
Xeely
Bobb
Dakota
Parapeconia
Wm.levingston, M
S. Watkyns
Webster Street
QEO
Swarts
GO. H.stocking
M.D
Swarts & Stocking
Samuel J. Dodds
Ofice
Lena
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
Elias Howe
C. C. Wilson
J.B. Scroggs Lodge
Chas, H. Packard
Giles Bro. & Co
Weat
West Madison St
0. M. Shafter & Co
H.h.upp
D. B. Schulte
R. Pelce
Fire Arms
Obicago Street
Journal of Ice
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Burrell’s
Court House
Neff & Babcock
L. F
D. W. Burrell
New York Ledger
Staver É Snyder’s
Securist & Crain
New York
Winnebago Broadcast
J. ST. ‘Bradshaw
Sechrist & Crain
Stephen
Non Street
Germany
Prince Bismarck
O.M. Sheffer & Son
Stine’s
Jonathan Ay
W. Scott Agney
Rich & New Designs
Ford's Jewelry Store
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Mechanic Streets
Brewster House
Ilinois
Sanford, Bidwell & CO
Stine’s Corner
Freeport Journal and Bulletin
John Yordy
Wanxrep
G. M. Cuayron
News Depot
J. C. Winson
Agt
Zapf
Local Affairs
O. M. Shaffer & Son’s
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
W. G. & W. Barnes
Galena St
Credit Mobilier
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Rhodes & Brother
J. Stine
Stine & Bro
Borcotta
Rhine
Prussia
Stine & Ro
Buena Vista
Rockton
City Crockery Store
Little
China
BR Ly
V. B. Elson
Wm. A. Bigler
Stephenson Sty
This
Moe
TT &T Ly
SOUTH
Belvidere
QO. H. Knarr
Western Union Railroad
Eastleave Freeport
Ssssssreses Repeseersarense Aes
Accomogaelon
Sascissoraseqanses
Geveneseenesenseees
Tolo & ML
Weatleave Freeport
Dee Teee
Way
Thol.c.r
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy i
Mendota
Mail Life
Goadsburg Passenge
Mendota Passenge Atlantic Xpress
Quincey
Dubuque
Cally Tradus
WES
Eave Chicago
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HASTY
Lea
Dubuqua
Ars
Ehicaga
Galesburg
Burlington
Iowa
Quincy
Missouriand
Cansas
W. Wit
Rockford
Rock Island
Lowtsay
Arriva
Maul Lisseersseveranel
St. Louis
Traina
Irany Kreeport
St Louis
Penfield
Goa'l
Welker Ags
H. B
Forreston
Mt. Morris
Oregon
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