Wall Paper Sale and Singer Co Warning in Stephenson
Parties seeking wallpaper can save money with a large new stock at D. Adamson's 9 Stephenson st. 38w The Singer Manufacturing Co warns Stephenson county residents against buying Singer Machines from Jonathan Hay, asserting no agency or responsibility for his representations. John Hea Esq of Freeport is named sole representative in the county. Tor Sincen Mancractorina Co 1752 am.
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D. Adamson
Stephenson St
Singer Manufacturing Co
Stephenson County
Singer
Jonathan Hay
John. Hea
Freeport
Tor Sincen Mancractorina Co
Paints Oils Glass and Painters Materials Ad Adress
For Paints Oils Glass and Painters Materials go to D Adamson's 89 Stephenson Street. 38w
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D. Adamson’s
Stephenson St
Boots and Shoes Sold At Bottom Prices By Mr G W Tandy
Mr Gw Tandy has added a fine new stock of boots and shoes and will offer them at bottom prices to attract customers.
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C. C. Wilson
Oyler
Dr. Charlton
Opera House
Court House
Howe
G. W. Tandy
New Spring Stock of Ready-made Clothing at Stines Corner
Readable line announces a new spring stock of ready-made clothing at Stine's corner offered at very low prices. The notice emphasizes affordable apparel and a fresh inventory for shoppers seeking bargains.
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Stine’s Corner
Local piano merchant touts cheaper Singer machines
Jonathan Jay of Freeport Illinois announces in the Freeport Journal that he buys Singer machines at headquarters for cash and resells them cheaper than agent John Head, offering cash or installment terms. He asserts personal financial responsibility and lists prices for machines and needles reflecting his undercutting of Head.
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Jonathan Jay
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Epston Freeport
Journau
Singer Manufacturing Co
Singer
John Itea
Tam
John Head
Jonathian Hay
Boots and Shoes for Farmers by Mr G W Tandy
Mr G W Tandy offers a superior line of army style boots and durable farmers footwear. The shoes are advertised as comfortable and long lasting, available at low prices. Farmers are urged to visit and inspect the selection for value.
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Freeport
I. Stine
Stine & Bro
Borechta
Rhine
Prussia
Europe
G. W. Tandy
Tandy
Special Notice for Towinson Shirt at Stines Corner
A public notice invites customers to place orders for the Towinson Shirt at Stine's on the corner. The ad notes the offering in a concise form dated 1751.
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Stine’s
Sargent Arrested for Mail Robbery on Western Route
Thomas P. Sargent, about 19, son of Porter Sargent once Western Union mail clerk, admitted stealing registered letters from his father's route between Rock Island and Racine. He turned over a diamond ring valued at 120 dollars and a watch valued at 100 dollars to repay losses. He was held to bail at 800 dollars before U.S. Commissioner BE D. Sweeney. if bail fails, he faces U.S. Court in Chicago. The elder Sargent previously served as Savannah postmaster. The motive cited was gambling debts rather than habitual drunkenness.
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Rock Island
Argus
Thomas P. Sargent
Post Office Department
Porter Sargent
E. B. Washburne
Western Union Railroad
Racine
Wis
Thomas
Watertown
United States
Be, D. Sweeney
Chicago
Savannah
Carroll County
Illinois
Wall Paper Sale Opens With Large Stock At D Adamson
The notice advertises the greatest inducements in Wall Paper at D Adamson 89 Stephenson Street with an opening of new dry goods and carpets. It notes continuation of large lots of new goods from June 1st after selling down the first stock and challenges statewide price lows. William Walton at 10 Stephenson Street signs the notice.
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Wall Paper
D. Adamson’s
Stephenson Street
Sunday School Convention Report at Babb's Church
Report on Loran Sunday School Convention held May 11 1878 at Babb's Church. Describes weather, processions to Lutheran church, opening by President A Babb, German and English services, school reports with German M E School leading with high attendance, addresses by Dr A K VanHorn and Rev Sheldon, and a closing musical program. Includes thanks to visiting schools and references to local donors. Jewelry ad inserted at end.
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Babb’s Church
Lutheran Church
A. Babb
AE. VanHorn
J. Baumpartner
M. E
Moist
Kent
Yellow Creek
Sabin’s Church
Babb’s
Hershey
A. K. VanHorn
Messrs
Swanzey
Leiphart
Baysore
Babb
McDowell
Freeport
S. S
Peck
Schreiner
Green Sword
J. Baysore
Sheldon
Lena
Jesus
Jessia Ditzler
Smallwood
Peter
Quest
Cook
Shaffer
Jackson
Black Crow Brand Alpacas and Mohair Goods New Opening
Wholesale importers announce a new stock of Black Crow Brand Alpacas and Pure Mohairs. Direct purchases from manufacturers allow lower prices than any house in the North-West. Signed Wm. Walton.
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Wm. Walton
Nobby Spring Aa to Stine 750 t
Nobby Spring Aa advances to Stine at 750 tons in a listed event, marking a notable performance. The detail highlights a key milestone for the program and reflects the broader spring racing activities.
Freeport School District Board Election Notice
Public notice announces a June 2 1872 election by Freeport School District voters for one three year Board of Education seat. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm at the old brick office at Bridge and Exchange streets, Freeport. Henry M Banxas Clerk. May 10 1873.
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Freeport
Board of Education
Said
Circuit Court
Bridge and Exchange Streets
City of
Henry M. Banxas
Fires at A A Smith barn raise incendiary suspicions
Sunday afternoon a barn of A A Smith near town caught fire twice, first in a wagon shed then in the hay mow. Despite quick action, the second blaze caused major damage before all was saved. Neighbors and Smith distrust a possible arsonist amid broad daylight presence. No culprit identified yet.
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A. A. Smith
Window Curtains at Broad's Market Draw Crowds
Local shoppers flock to Broad's Market entering a display of window curtains praised as the prettiest yet seen in the area. Curtains attract admirers and sparking interest in home decor.
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Broad
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