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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1871
Page
4
Davis Gazette argues Stephenson County should re elect Captain R J Cooper as Treasurer. It cites his record of financial management, loyalty in service, and broad Republican support across the county. The piece claims nine tenths of Republican voters favor his renomination and election if nominated.
Mr Eastgate returns from Towa with 160 acres in Montgomery County and plans to move if he sells in Dakota. Hoag Schmeltzer and Andre plan westward travel. Hoag bought an Iowa farm to improve. Jas Smith becomes pound master. livestock on forbidden ground scarce. Keck and Lattig expand stock. Sidles Askey fair business. Brown and Zimmerman head to Philadelphia with charges. a horse reward offered. Health and teaching staff report good conditions. Walkey begins summer term in the school room.
Bargains in every department at Ife Stepleasoned recet. The reunion of the soldiers of the Northwest at Rock Inland on the 7th or next month promises to be one of the grandest. Senator Logan will be the orator of the day. Large numbers from the county prepare to attend. The county has had a drenching rain lately worth thousands to crops and is now warm and farmers plant corn. A better prospect for an abundant harvest has Bertin Tow enjoys.
The Freeport Journal notes the marriage of Capt. We G Barnes to Mrs. Ministe Dwight on May 2 at the bride’s mother's residence on Broadway. About fifty guests attended despite poor weather, with Rev. Dr. Carey performing the ceremony and a lavish reception. The couple will honeymoon in St Paul and intermediate points, receiving many rich wedding gifts including silverware, lace, fans, vases, and a silver butter bowl from several local friends and firms.
A blaze at Hills & Webster drug store spread to the old bank building before being stopped by a brick wall. Sufferers include Hills & Webster Becker & Waterbury A Ellicott Thompson & Son J R Phelps J C Coakley and J Avey who saved most stock. Fire damaged Calvin Waterbury Henry Newcomer John Thompson J M Powell. Powell’s building survived wooden, bank and hotel narrowly escaped. Loss about 12000 dollars with many goods saved.
A few more cases of ladies shoes arrive with attractive polish and new styles at McNAMARA'S this week, highlighting updated footwear for the season.
Bound in half morrocco in splendid style for 3.50 per volume at the Freeport Book Bindery over JouRNAL office.
Old soldiers plan a Decoration Day gathering at the Zouaves armory Tuesday evening May 30 at 6 30. From there they will march to the cemetery to lay flowers on Union graves. Zouaves participation expected. Attendees to provide their own bouquets wreaths and tokens of remembrance. Citizens including ladies are invited to join the ceremonies.
Advertises custom paper boxes crafted to order at the Freeport Book Bindery near the Journal Office. Includes mention of location and service scope for customers seeking tailored packaging and binding solutions.
John McKibben the express agent arrived from Centralia last Monday night with new invoices for a mix of mises and children's shoes. He carried lots of strawberries and traveled in a car heated to ward off the cold, describing a busy regional shipment scene.
An advertisement from the Freeport Book Bindery over the Journal office promotes binding magazines such as Godey Harper Atlantic and similar titles in half morocco at 2.00 per volume with cheaper binding preferred.
Illinois School Principals Meetings in Rockford July 6 7 feature ULresident 14.0 Traven Evanston to speak and W T Darris St Louis Public Schools to lead primary teaching discussion S White Peoria to cover work below high schools Roberts Galesburg on high school work and other experts to discuss important matters Chicago Journal Ludh notes.
The Sabbath School Convention under Rock Grove chapter has been postponed from the ith to the 21st. It aims to discuss best methods for conducting Sabbath Schools, teaching primary scholars, object teaching, and promoting Sabbath school work. Sessions run morning from 10 o clock and afternoon at the United Brethren Church Beaum Chapel near Nock Grove. U S officers and teachers are especially urged to attend.
An eye catching note promotes Snoos and Boots by MCNAMARA as must see items for ladies. The brief highlights bright styles and fashionable footwear aimed at attracting shoppers in a period retail scene.
The paper notes paid dates printed after addresses to show time remaining, lists subscriber payments from Charles Waite to J Buffington, and mentions arrears. An old soldier, M. H. Davis, returning from Ray County East Tennessee, recalls Ku Klux intimidation, GOP voting suppression, a fatal shooting, and a reign of terror driving Republicans away, with Southern Ku Klux democracy mocked.
A committee was appointed Monday evening to raise funds and arrange a Fireman's Tournament in the city for the Fourth of July. The report was handed in by the secretaries on Tuesday afternoon too late for publication in this week's paper.
Local items report on Stevens sale prices and various residents. appointments and transfers include F. Tan Gart named postal clerk on the Illinois Central between Freeport and Bloomington. Gen R V Ank eny plans to move to Ft Des Moines Iowa with land bought. Local merchants note returns from the East and new offices opened. A H Wiser moves to a new farm machinery office on Stephenson Street. A pair of poetry volumes by Viona and Evalin Warren announced, with sales next week. Several residents travel or relocate, and a minor accident injures Mrs Hancock. Kip Harpers opens a police office. Gile of the Bulletin plans an office move above Mitchells Bank.
Officials of Stephenson County approve Thompson and Everts Atlas of their county as accurate and valuable. County Clerk Ciro Thompson and others state the new atlas will benefit subscribers and hold higher value in coming years. Public officials praise the publishers and anticipate fair remuneration.
Questioning celebration, readers are directed to J G S8 Best's opposite Soldier's Monument at 141 Stephenson Street for bargains on Sugar, ens, Coffees, dried and canned Fruits and related goods. A new cistern for the Fire Department near the German Lutheran Church has been completed.
Despite bad weather last week customers showed they know where to find bargains. The article notes the lowest profit and Stevens vows to keep prices down. A street improvement on Chicago Street near Mitchell's Bank was completed by the new Street Commissioner.
A brief item notes a new offering or event focused on women at MCNAMARA'S venue. It highlights a social or promotional change announced for the Ladies, with emphasis on novelty and local appeal.
Information confirms a reunion of the ith JIL, Vol. in Chicago scheduled for the 15th of next month. Further particulars are expected to be provided later.
E. F. Curtis & Co. supplies Mammoth Cluster Raspberry plants praised as finest for the climate, noted for strong yield and hardy habit, suitable for local growers seeking dependable fruiting varieties.
Celebrated Kid Gloves offered at 1.00 in black and colors with a W A Stevens warranty. A two buttoned pair priced at 1.75. J My. Collman plans a new dwelling at the corner of Carroll Street and the Chicago road where his house burned last fall. Fresh Mississippi fish arrive nearly every day for sale in the city.
In the county where the champion shoe can be bought, Smythe's corner store at Fry's Block is noted as the local outlet. The report highlights a specific shop location for the popular footwear and mentions its storefront position within Fry's Block.
Daily sales at Lawyer and Burchard's feature nails locks hinges and related hardware. New shipments arrive regularly with a variety of hardware items for homes and shops. Customers are offered timely service and local deliveries.
Ladies are invited to view an apron skirt item near the skirt line manufactured by Ryan at 80 Stephenson Street. Call and inspect the piece, catalog number 16-1-311i, for details and purchase.
A playful note highlights Staver and Sxyddr when in Wat 8 as a nice pair of Croquet Slippers is mentioned as a featured item.
Citizens urged to use the county's steam printing office boasting the largest number of presses and stock. Officials claim they can print cheaper, better, and faster than any rival.
A self adjusting curtain fixture by Col. Tamberling of Eleroy is praised as the best of its kind. The ad invites a local showroom visit and hints at opening a city manufactory, noting available displays at Buckman’s office, Capt. Dunham’s office, and D. A. McMillan’s lumber office on Galena Street.
Local ad urges readers to contact Mayor Cronkrite near James Mitchell's Bank for groceries and provisions. Cronkrite has about thirteen years in trade and promises best goods at low prices with home delivery and guaranteed satisfaction. Return unsatisfactory items.
Local hardware house Sawyer and Burchard advertises cooking stoves tinware and various hardware items offered at lower prices than any other shop in the city. The note urges readers to shop there for good bargains.
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs. Porter & Wright, agents for sound United States companies including the North American of New York. Have them write you up a policy in this company.
Ro to Ryan's Skirt and Corset Factory on Stephenson Street offers fittings for French and American corsets and ladies' underwear. The notice lists a price of zero dollars and a date of October 1, 3 months.
The Northern Pacific Railroad seeks buyers for First Mortgage Land Grant Gold Bonds offering 7.3 percent interest secured by the road and land assets. It cites 130 miles of track laid and 439,708 miles of completed road with plans to reach 660 miles, plus 80 years to run and a large land endowment. Potential investors are told bonds are redeemable in gold and exchangeable for land at favorable prices, with payments in gold and a looming sinking fund to retire principal.
Freeport Agricultural Works advertises the Pattison Self Raking and Hand Raking Reaper and Mower combined. The machine claims unmatched simplicity, strength, durability, economy, and adjustability with light draft on two horses. It emphasizes ease of management, less ground drag, no neck load on horses, and quick transition between reaper and mower for flax buckwheat and various grains.
A terse ad touts a patent lever hand corn cracker and PATTISON'S TWO-HORSE WAGON built from first quality lumber and seasoned material. It promises superior finish and notes no completion before August.
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