Local Advertisements and Shop Notices
A collage of sales pitches and business notices: slippers at Staver & Snyder's near the BIG RED BOOT sign, Freeport Marble Works prides itself on top west workmanship with a Stephenson street shop near the Court House, S Ranpan advertises for sale a city machine shop in a prime location, Western Cottage and Estey Organs offered by W W Montelius at 122 Stephenson St, W R Robey continues selling groceries from the largest local stock in Munn's building, Boedeker Wilcoxson offer spring silk hats for five dollars at their Opera House Block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Court House
S. Ranpan
Estey
W. W. Montelius
Stephenson St
Pellon & Pomeroy
W. W. Robey
Robey & Hutchison
Munn
Butter and egg depot at upper Stephenson street
Farmers visit Geo Ruston to buy tubs for butter and eggs, ensuring shipments stay valuable as butter should not be re handled after production. Warm weather prevents rolling or crack butter from being shipped. Meanwhile the Commercial Institute resumes after vacation offering a four month course for 25 dollars and penmanship lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ruston
Upper Stephenson Street
Commercial Institute
Stines Pioneer Clothing House Promotes Deals and Services
A fragmented 1875 newspaper notice highlights Stines Pioneer Clothing House promotions and various local business notices. It mentions clothing, fabrics, and repairs, plus city bids for pauper treatment funding, city order redemptions, wall paper trade, piano tunings, and pawn collateral lending by M W Quest.
European Pleasure Tour Offered by Local Agent
A circular advertises a Europe trip for ladies and gentlemen organized by Mr. H Walter. The guided tour from New York to New York lasts three to four months and costs 96.50 per person all inclusive, with single travelers paying double. Information available from Mr. Walter at Taylor Son building, Chicago area, box 346.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter
Taylor & Son
Taylor & Vinwall
Ins. Co
Eport
Ill.s
Boots and Sewing Supplies Move at Knowlton Block
Mallat Staver & Snyder offer new boots and shoes this week at a fair with refreshments. Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine office relocates to 145 Stephenson Street with sewing supplies. Miss M. P. Redburn offers tailored dresses using the Taylor System, with fittings and alterations available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallat Staver & Snyder’s
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Knowlton’s
Stephenson Street
Averill
M. P. Redburn
Chicago
Probable Murder of a United States Detective
Washington reports that Detective Larkin Selser of the Secret Service, who aided the arrest of counterfeiter Jack Mullen in Wise County, Virginia, is believed murdered by Mullen’s supporters after receiving an anonymous payoff letter. Secret Service to investigate. Mullen trial at Abingdon begins this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. S. Gray
United States
Virginia
Larkin Selcor
Secret Service
Jack Mullen
Wise County
Mullen
Solser
Goldersleeve
Selser
Scott County
Abingdon
Temperature Readings Highlight Heat Wave Note
A Monday report shows the thermometer at 197 in the gun and 86 in the shade indicating extreme heat. The unusual phrasing suggests a humorous or colloquial weather note about scorching temperatures.
Go to the Dollar Store for Hats and Fancy Goods
A fragment from a storefront ad invites shoppers to the $1.00 Store for hats caps all kinds of fancy goods ware lamps stereoscopes views brackets wall pockets fine pictures splendid chromes jewelry-cheap and related bargains.
Picture Frames At Low Rates From Parker And Dawson
An advertisement promises a wide range of picture frames made to order at low prices with customer satisfaction. A moral anecdote about a boy asking for money for skate repairs precedes an endorsement of West's Pulmonary Balsam as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker & Dawson
America
Megan
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Tyr
Addit
Sens
Journal
Add Rt
Ilinois
feePor
Om AS
Breed & Haws
Prop'ra
Henry 0. Hyde, Ney
Carlipp
Pps
Otype
LL. D. Meacham
Agencery
OfficeFry’s B' Ck
Banks
First National Bank
United States Depositary
Srpwell
Osc. F. Deforest
Second National Bank
U.S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Poainess
John H. Addams
Gustead
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Illinois
Stoneman’s Block
D. A. Knowlton & Sons’ Bank
D. Burrell
Ills
Lily
T. J. Morton
D. F. Swengel
Anu 2d National Banks
Sly
J. C. Burbank
van Buren Street
Sulon Avenue
J.C. Cochran
RF. Hayes
Staver
Green St
Hanes
I. G
Esther W. Taylor
Une
Opera House
L. M. van Buren
Staver & Syder’s
Dr. Prentice
Jackson St
Exchange
Walnut
Scott & Wise
J.A. Bardel
Beat
Sciota
Idem
Arren
Lanark
Ay 4
James H. Addams
Gust, Addams
Cedarville, Ill
Rafe
G. O. Marribz
Nelal
Insurance Agency
Trembor
Wetpool London & Globe
Hnsylvania Fire Ing. Do
Etance Company
North America
Ine
Adelphia
Phoenix Yy" CO
Coen
Springfeld F
Girard
Melek
F. E. Bangasser
Pont Office
George Potts
Galena Road
Hense
F. Crowden
Asher & Shay
Haim
Wheenon
Galena Street
S. A. Joses
Aline
Lower Stephenson Street
F.G. Wynkoop
Bridge Street
John Loos
Exchange Street
F. Fancer
Jouhn Loos
NEW Tobacco and Cigar Store
F. Krueger
Beveer Stephenson
Galena Streets
D. S. Brewster
Bute
Tih
McHenry
the Union Gallery
Elson
Mac
Staver & Snyder’s
Stine’s Star Clothing House
Isaac String
Boedeker & Wilcoxon's
Boedeker & Wilcoxon
Opera
Avery
Rolla
W. G. & W. Barnes
Freeport House
BE. H. Avery
Staver &Eed
Broad’s
Boschee
Swarts
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
M. W. B. Hlson
Pelton & Pomeroy
Emmert & Burrell’s. 1917
Ord
Chicago Street
Waltham Watches
Springfield
Mass
E. Howard & CO
Elgin Watches
Freeport Watch Company
A. W. Ford
Tarbox
Stephenson’ Street
Bradbury and Matbushek
Pianas
Stine
Pioneer Clothing House
WM. Stine
Jacos Jayces
F. J. Mippiepircu
E. Brown
Prefport
Inn
Trewpor
Groad
Pianos Tunsp
M. V. B. Elson’s
R. W. Rogers
Pioneer Clothing
Stine’s
M. W. Quest
Europe
T. K. Best
Eos Cae Scp
P.S
Stines Corner
Northwest
W. Wanton
Sting
Star Clothing House
Dawson's
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