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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1871
Page
5
Mrs Lesler returns September 15 from New York City with dresses surques suis and other fashions and offers cutting fitting and dressmaking services to Freeport ladies. Located rooms next to Mrs Sheetz's Millinery Store inviting liberal patronage from old and new patrons.
A new gallery opens at First Floor No 110 Stephenson Street offering every style of picture. The ad promises easier access and a wide range of artwork for customers seeking varied photographic and artistic styles.
Rhodes and Brother continue serving customers with steaks roasts chops and fresh fish. They claim the best market in the city and emphasize quality seasonal game.
The Freeport Journal notes C. M. Shaffer & Son have opened a fresh groceries and provisions store in Munn's building opposite the courthouse. They offer low prices on groceries and pay top prices for country produce.
A notice from United States Revenue official A Nasé Ass’t Rev Ass’r 5d District announces monthly business at Robert Little’s office in Freeport. He will be present November 8 9 and 10 1871 to conduct office matters.
A catalog of topics highlights the blind preacher as a leading American lecturer. Subjects include Richard Brinsley Sheridan and John Randolph, along with essays like What a Blind Man Saw in California and Paris and Hogarth. The list also mentions biographies of Milton and Burr, and humorous pieces such as Roast Beef and Plum Pudding.
Rev W. H. Millburn will deliver a lecture at the Opera House on Saturday evening next detailing his experiences and views as a blind preacher. The event promises thoughtful discourse and community interest.
In Freeport on October 20 1871 a notice seeks four to eight year old horses in exchange for musical instruments. It lists Steinway Hallett and Davis Lighte and James A Gray pianos Pelvudet and Pelton American Kimball and Loring Black organs and claims no better instruments exist. Also notes Chicago fire prices rising and Lawver Burchard selling hardware from Eastern makers at low figures with coal hods and wire clothes lines offered.
Half morroco bound magazines available at two dollars per volume. Binding services offered over the Journal office with cheaper options upon request.
A bound volume offer from the Freeport Bank Bindery located over JOURNAL office. Pieces feature half morrocco binding and splendid styling priced at 3.50 dollars per volume.
A short notice indicates a Mammoth Eagle exhibit is located in the basement of the old Presbyterian church with free admittance and entry on the south side.
A pocket-book containing money and a ticket to St Louis was lost between the depot and the Brewster House or on the 8 a.m. train from Dubuque October 28. Reward offered by leaving at Emmer & BurrELL, 16-29-lw.
Bargain farm six miles from Freeport features bearing orchard and all kinds of small fruit, ample water, well fenced, and good improvements. For particulars contact S. C. Bookman at office 105 Stephenson Street Freeport. 16-29-8w
The text invites property owners to apply at the Agency of Messrs Porter Wright. They act as agents for several sound US insurers, notably including North American of New York. It urges obtaining a written policy from this company.
Insure in the Old Insurance Co of North America of Philadelphia. Assets listed as 3 100 000. Chicago losses 3650 Wu Trembor agent. 0 16 28 2w.
Sechrist and Lemon, popular merchants, report record business and stock of the latest fall and winter wear bought before wool price increases. They boast large assortments of hats, caps, trunks, and furnishings for men and boys at 123 Stephenson Street opposite the Opera House.
G W Tandy announces a large stock of summer and fall footwear at 113 Stephenson Street with bargains and new goods from top manufacturers. He urges customers to protect their feet with neat durable footwear and notes 119 StephenBon Street as the address.
Ford and Wise announce a grand display of new watches jewelry charms and rings in Freeport praised for quality and value. The store plans a large upcoming stock of silverware tea sets pitchers castors and baskets inviting all to visit and compare their selections.
Citizens may donate money or clothing to the Suffering Des titute fund for Wisconsin fire victims at Mia C. Wilsons store 114 Stephenson street. Committee orders aid collection.
Readers remember a notice about these artists who are executing a work for an ally. The piece is praised as artistic and business friendly, showing best local firms and offering remaining spaces for sale. The oil painting can be viewed free in Fry's Block basement near Stephenson street and the Post office, next to the old Presbyterian church.
All readers are urged to buy Boots and Shoes at Staver and Snyder, the Sign of the Big Boot in Freeport. The firm advertises a large stock and claims to sell cheaper than any other firm in town, including Staver and Smyder's establishment.
The New York Observer marks its fiftieth year in 1872 as a stalwart faithfulness in religion and morals. It announces a second volume of its Year Book, a comprehensive repository of church and state data, to be mailed free with subscription for 1872. New subscribers get the paper free until January first.
Great stock from New York arrives prior to a fire in Chivauso. L J Burkells advertises dry goods carpets and clothing below city prices. Blue Front and Bru Front offer savings on ready made clothing and reductions on carpets with Walton listing 104 Stephenson Street.
A Lena column notes the largest Castor Bean on Gen Waile’s farm and social events at the Lutheran parsonage and Presbyterians’ oyster supper. It also reports recent fires blamed on arson, a charity drive for Chicago sufferers, and a call to chronicle births alongside deaths and marriages.
A fragment notes Little's sew store located at a doorway beside the Brewster House next door, indicating a small business setting in the street scene. The OCR text remains unclear on dates or additional details.
Passenger and freight schedules from Freeport to east and west routes. Timings show trains to Belvidere, Chicago, Mendon, and connections with B. and Q. lines. Note mentions freight service, limited cabins, and local stops with a focus on eastbound and westbound departures from Freeport.
The Young Vena Ciyistinga Association will convene at 12 o clock for a 30 minute session. Allure is earnestly invited to attend, with Kt FV WasLam serving as secretary.
Charlen Currier, Bagy nov of thi city now of Chicago and Almena K Brown widow of Hons headare Brown, joined in marriage at Dot A Knowlton homestead yesterday. The ceremony drew a generous wedding supply and well wishers as the couple prepared to head to campus on the railroad.
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