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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1874
Page
5
Classified blurb offers agent positions for a paying business at 110 Stephenson Street Freeport. Also promotes fresh oysters by the quart or case at Chicago prices and advertises Clayton's new stock of Wall Paper with low prices and no old stock.
Rhodes & Bro on upper Stephenson Street sell steaks roasts chops and all meats with cleanliness and order. They are agents for the American Meat and Vegetable Chopper and are seeking agents. Address 110 Stephenson Street Freeport for inquiries.
Silver Creek Grange organized March 12 1874 with Master A Hershey Overseer A Gund Lecturer R Buffin Steward J Lamm Assistant Steward J Stebbens Chaplain M Bangasser Treasurer A Stebbens Secretary E L Colby Gate Keeper Frank Schottle Ceres W H Colby Pomona V Stebbens Flora M Buffin Lady Assistant Steward Clara Gund Joama Smallwoop Deputy Harmony Grove Grange organized March 15 1874 with Master Hiram Snyder Overseer David DeGroff Lecturer Martin Murphy Steward J Swartz Assistant Steward A Clark Chaplain L Fair Treasurer A Howser Secretary Frank Grigsby Pomona Mrs I Fair Flora Cora Snyder Lady Assistant Steward Ann Schermerhorn Jon Smaniwoop Deputy
An old advert notes a medicated street remedy praised for skin cleansing but warns it can cause disease if misused and urges caution for patrons.
March 27 1858 note of seventy five dollars protested by B T Buckley of Freeport. Interest ten percent per annum stated. Proclaimer will not pay and warns any purchaser bears risk as value not received. ESRO D. WEAY ER.
Opened a new lot of White Cotton Terry at WALTON this week and another lot noted. Agents sought for work paying at 110 Stephenson Street Freeport. A public thanks to Dr J G Whitcomb for skill and patience in treating my wife during her critical illness.
A string of notices promotes black Brilliantines and Pure Mohairs from W. A. Stevens, Medicated Vapor Baths at 131 Stephenson Street, and paid work at 110 Stephenson Street Freeport. Also a candidate for Alderman of the Second Ward, Georgce W. Oyser, announces at a Republican caucus.
Misses McCool and Knipscheid announce rooms opening above Elson’s Jewelry store on the first Monday in April. They invite Freport ladies to patronize their new establishment, promising satisfaction. Knipscheid formerly worked for Field Leiter Co of Chicago and has expertise in dress and cloak making.
Readers note the paradox of moral crusades and legal actions while daily life centers on enjoying Diffyn Baugh's candy. The piece contrasts grand jury indictments and temperance campaigns with popular甜 confections that attract both local and international attention.
Walton's offers Gents' White Shirts as a specialty in DC with S Swengel receiving Liquid Gas for extracting teeth from New York City. The gas is advertised as pure and tested by chemists and popular as a safe anaesthetic leading dentists to shift from nitrous oxide. J D Diffenbaugh advertises a large toy assortment and bargains in No 3 Fry's block.
WM. A. Stevens announces a limited sale of choice new goods at very low prices today and Thursday. Diffenbaugh leads in oyster prices, while Fry's Block on Stephenson Street is the location for Stevens' offerings.
The Stephenson County Central Association of Patrons of Husbandry will gather at the Court House in Freeport on Tuesday March 31 1874 at 10 o clock a m with Gro Gro, secretary, to preside and organize local business.
W A Stevens announces Shal Open today offering a large selection of remnants in prints. The sale features both light and dark options, inviting customers to shop extensive inventory at low prices.
The ad lists stock of wall paper at Clayton's and nursery stock by L. K. Scofield to open a retail sale ground on Van Buren street. Also mentions magazines and New York papers at Sanborn’s Stephenson street address and discounts on various goods. Buyers urged to inquire at multiple Freeport locations.
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