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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1870
Page
5
Walton’s cutter joins top houses for a fine fit
Walton’s cutter, with New York Boston and Chicago experience, promises a splendid fit. Steven offers great bargains in dry goods and aims to sell at low prices. Daily goods from his brother in the East bring fresh bargains with a return or exchange option on all purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
New York
Boston
Chicago
Steven
Ile
Walton’s
Stephenson Street
Walton's
Hardware dealers prepare vast spring stock in city
The attention of subscribers is drawn to the advertisement of Lawyer & Burchard, prominent local hardware dealers. They plan extensive spring trade with a large stock of goods, inviting customers to call for hardware needs in the new season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer & Burchard
Rhodes & Brother
William H McHenry: Popular Artist at Stephenson Street Rooms
Describes William H McHenry as a trusted and capable artist with a well earned reputation. Clients praise the gallery for high quality workmanship, tasteful execution, and moderate pricing. Also notes Spring Millinery by Mrs Ferris with new goods and fashionable woods at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Mclenry
Staver & Snyder's
Stephenson Street
McHenry
Tandy Boots and Shoes Stock Marked Down
W. Robey buys into Farmers' Warehouse Bergman & Kirk and renames firm Bergman Robey & Kirk in a new brick building behind the Court House. They offer Romery Indiana Thresher, McCormick harvesters, Sterling corn planter and sheller, Moline and Dixon plows, Easterly Seeder, plus assorted farm implements. Lawyer and Burchard advertise forks hoes shovels spades at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Robey
Bergman & Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court Iouse
Romery
Indiana
Thresher
McCormick Harvesters
Sterling Corn
Moline
Dixon
Lawyer and Burchard’s. Best
Great Slaughter of Dry Goods Auction Highlighted
L. J. Munn announces in todays paper a full stock of dry goods to be sold at auction with six months time on approved security. Farmers from Stephenson and nearby counties are urged to attend, as a large selection of choice goods will go to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Munn
Stephenson
Steam printing office leads county with largest stock
Persons seeking job printing are reminded that we operate the county’s only steam printing office with more presses and a larger stock than three other shops combined. This enables cheaper, better and faster work than any competitors.
Cure for chilblains and frosted feet advertised for sale
An advertises a remedy for chilblains and frosted feet as a warranted cure in every instance and available for purchase at all druggists.
Violinist Ole Bull Stuns with Nightingale Vision at City Concert
The concert featured Ole Bull with soprano Nattie Safford and tenor William Macdonald plus pianist Ed Hoffman. Bull's bow, magic scenes and the nightingale sequence drew cheers. Satford and Macdonald impressed with Cavitina, Mother’s Prayer, Robin Adair, and a Scotch encore. The evening closed with Carnival of Venice and Home Sweet Home, earning strong audience applause. A local plan to build a plang factory on Hook Island is reported as $20,400 funds are raised, Alton discusses a similar project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nattie Safford
William Macdonald
Ed. Hoffman
Antasia
Macdonald
Martha
Ole Bull
Mr. Hoffman
Miss Satford
Lucretia Borfia
Robin Adair
Hook Island
la Salle
Alton
Right Side Up With Care Tobacco Shop Ad
Krohn the tobacco and cigar man invites customers to browse pipes tobacco pouches and the best cigar brands. He offers smoking tobacco fine cut plug chewing tobacco and related accessories to please lovers of the weed. Drop in for a smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Basket Colong Tea Sold at C C Best Store
The "Basket Colong Tea" is sold only at C. C. Best's shop located at 151 Stephenson Street for $1.25 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Best
Stephenson Street
Diffenbaugh Confectionery and Fruit Store Ad
Removed. J D Diffenbaugh closes his confectionery and fruit store at Fry's Block three doors east where Diffenbaugh offers a larger stock cheaper than ever City orders at 90 cents and interest endorsed to Dee January 1 1869 at D A Knowl ton & Sons 45w3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Fry's Block
Diffenbaugh
Dee
D. A. Knowlton & Sons
Insurance Agency Advertisement for Mosors Porter Wright
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Mosors Porter Wright who are agents for sound United States companies. North American of New York is among the prominent firms. Have them write you a policy with this company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. Fraziorce
Wileccon’s Block
Stephenson-st. Freeort
Ils
Insurance Co. of
North America
Philadelphia
Lorillard Insurance Company of
New York
Phenix Insurance Co
Mosors
Porter Wright
United States
North American
Money Loan Office or Pawn Broker Adverts Nearby Bank
Rent the rear of Second National Bank Wilcoxon's Block presents M. W. Quest as agent for a money loan office or pawn broker offering short terms on advance cash and pledged goods with discreet service and prompt evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank
Wilcoxon's
M. W. Quest
Agt
Millenary for the People at Hat and Cap Store
Mrs M M Shertz runs a millinery and dress making establishment in rooms once used by Mc Cutcheon at a hat and cap store. Mrs Girove oversees cutting and fitting with high reputation. Mrs Sheetz requests liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Shertz
McCutcheon
Girove
Sheetz
Tea Cargo Arrives From Cina via San Francisco
C Best ships a cargo of tea from Cina arriving through San Francisco offered at one dollar twenty five cents per pound amid a gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Best
Cina
San Francisco
Gale
Stine's Corner Showcases Latest Neck-Ties and Accessories
The advertisement highlights new arrivals including neck-ties shirts gloves and suspenders at Stine's corner promising stylish options for polished dress. The copy emphasizes variety and timely fashion through a compact retailer notice.
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Stine’s Corner
Freeport Man Called Corn Dodger Earns Odd Nickname
A Freeport resident nicknamed Corn Dodger is noted for declining corn whisky, a quirk that has inspired humorous chatter among locals.
Cronkrite’s Grocery Promises Low Prices and Delivery
Fresh groceries and provisions available at Ki I Cronkrite’s store on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods delivered promptly within city limits at no extra charge. All items guaranteed as recommended and priced fairly for sensible profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. I. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Reverend Raviin to preach at Baptist church Sunday
Rev N B Raviin will preach next Sunday at the Baptist church in morning and evening services at the usual hours. The public is invited to attend. He is well known in this city as an earnest and elegant preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. BF. Raviin
Baptist Church
For Sale Groceries at Best's on Stephenson Street
Advertisement notes fresh groceries at Best's located at 161 Stephenson Street. Prices described as good new and cheap. Includes no extra details beyond street address and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. Best's
Stephenson Street
New Two Story House For Rent On Chicago Street
A two story house with six rooms, good cellar and cistern sits two blocks south of the Post Office on Chicago street. Apply at this office or address box 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Staver and Snyder Advertise New Boots and Shoes
Staver and Snyder at 104 Stephenson Street announce the first arrival of new goods last week. The store, known as Lig Boot, guarantees a wide assortment of boots and shoes at the lowest living prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver & Snyder
Stephenson Street
Minnie Sherman Marches Through Georgia in Rumor
A fragment notes Minnie Sherman marching through Georgia with bravado, likening her to an old refrain while a Chicago paper is accused of making insinuations about her. The tone condemns the Post for the claim and defends Miss Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Sherman
Georgia
Chicago
Uncle Billy
Chicago Post
Minnie
Gratitude to Miss Stocking Honoring a Beloved Teacher
A class expresses heartfelt thanks to Miss Stocking for guiding them through Ancient History and shaping their virtues. They bid a fond farewell, hoping life’s future school will honor her memory and faith, with prayers for continued growth and goodness. The Savanna elevator and Western Union line upgrades signal improving infrastructure and rail service. Bridges over Piffin River Yellow Creek and Pecatonica are replaced, with ties and rails renewed, promising soon fuller line readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ulk.r
Western Union
Piffin River
Yellow Creek
Pecatonica
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Mr. Dexter
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Weld
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Tandy
A. M. Clayton
G. W. Clayton
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Fry’s Block
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C. C. Wilson
Rigga
Emmett & Burrell
New York City
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Challenge Feed Mill
J. Montelius
Richardson
Clingman
Stephenson Co
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Northwest
C. H. Little
Howard House
W. G Barnes & CO
Galena Street
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Buckeye
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Garden City
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Excelsior
F Smith
Princeton Manufacturing Company
Woodward
Mason
Selby
Union
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