Strictly Reliable Insurance Offered by Porter and Wright Agency
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs. Porter and Wright, agents for sound United States companies. North American of New York is among the prominent insurers. Have them write you a policy.
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Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Pacific
San Francisco
Norwich Fire Osurance Co
Norwich
Conan
North Americaa
New York
Western
Winneshetk
Freeport
National
Davenport
The
Massachusetts Mutual
Mfe
Springfield
Trembor
Vee
Wilcoxon’s Block
Stehenson
Itince Co
North America
Philashia
Lorillard Insurancy Company
Phenix Insurance Co
Morehanta? Inc. Co
Inet
Andes Ing. Co
Iueunati
Olaio
Capita
Charter Base Insurance Co
Messrs. Porter& Wright
United States
Sechrist and Lemon Offer Superior Fits for Fall Apparel
Sechrist and Lemon, popular merchant tailors on Stephenson Street opposite the Opera House, boast the best fits and larger business this year. Their complete stock includes fall and winter clothing bought before wool prices rose, plus hats caps trunks and umbrellas and all furnishing goods for men and boys.
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Sechrist & Lemon
Stephenson Street
Opera House
Boots and Shoes Offered at G W Tandy 113 Stephenson
G W Tandy announces a large stock of summer and fall boots and shoes now on hand at 113 Stephenson street. He says the store carries the latest styles from top manufacturers and offers great bargains to protect feet with neat durable footwear.
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G. W. Tandy
Stephenson Street
Rhodes and Brother Meat Market Promotes Fresh Cuts
The Rhodes and Brother meat market continues serving customers with steaks roasts chops fresh fish and in season game. They claim to run the best market in the city.
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Rhodes & Brother
C M Shaffer & Son Open New Grocery in Munn's Building
The Freeport Journal announces C M Shaffer and Son have opened a new grocery and provision store in Munn's building opposite the courthouse. They offer fresh groceries at low prices and pay top prices for country produce.
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C. M. Shaffer & Son
Munn
Court ‘House
Freeport Journal
Court House
Revenue Returns and Hardware Prices Amid Chicago Fire
Notice announces monthly revenue office visits in Freeport from November 8 to 10 1871 and notes hardware price increases after the Chicago fire. Lawver and Burchard promote cheap pods hardware from Eastern makers. They claim a large stock and introduce wire clothes lines for sale.
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Bodadho
Robert Little
United States Revenue Collector
Freeport
Chicago
Lawyer & Burchard
Lawver& Burchard
Lawver & Burchard
Watches and jewelry on exhibition at Ford and Wise
Freeport shoppers are invited to Ford & Wise where a broad display of new watches chains jewelry charms rings lockets and sleeve buttons showcases refined goods. The store plans a later arrival of a large silverware stock including tea sets ice pitchers and cake baskets inviting all to inspect the selections.
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Freeport
Ford & Wise's
Ford
Boots and Shoes advertised by Staver and Snyder
Local ad promotes Staver and Snyder at the Sign of the Big Boot offering a large stock of boots and shoes. Claims prices are cheaper than any other firm in Freeport with emphasis on cheap footwear.
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Staver & Snyder
Freeport
Staver & Snyder's
Land for sale in Black Hawk County Iowa with easy terms
George Ordway of Waterloo Iowa offers improved and unimproved parcels in Black Hawk County at 18 to 30 dollars per acre. Terms include 500 to 1000 dollars down with favorable financing. Sold properties feature choice land and some with good improvements. October 1871.
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Black Hawk County
Iowa
George Ordway
Waterloo
Farm for sale near Freeport with orchard and water
Bargain farm five miles from Freeport offers good improvements bearing orchard and various fruits with ample water. Well fenced property inquire at BuceMany's office 105 Stephenson Street Freeport for particulars 16-29-8w.
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Freeport
BuceMany
Stephenson Street
Punctuality Versus Newsroom Virtues in Local Papers
A reader commends punctual delivery of the Journal and Star but warns punctuality alone cannot sustain a paper. The piece notes reader disappointment, circulation breadth, and careful perusal as strengths, then reports local notices about Rev. Dean from Howardsville, a Nebraska winter, and a Carthage College professorship offer for Rev. Tressler with a pending decision.
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Journal
Star
Itas
Freeport Jour
Dean
Howardsville
Nebraska
Tressler
Lutheran Church
Carthage College
Gilbroy
Hand picked winter apples at Burreny's offer
L. F. Burreny's advertises twenty two choice apple varieties in stock for winter picking, encouraging customers to select from a wide range at 16-26-24.
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L. F. Burreny
Farm for Sale Near Loran in Daviess County
Notice states a 200 acre property two miles west of Loran with 160 cultivated acres 40 acres timber a spring water dwelling out houses bearing orchard large garden and fruit variety. For particulars contact Francis Mc Ginnis proprietor 16 20 4w.
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Loran
Daviess County
Francis McGinnis
Aid for Wisconsin Sufferers and Fire Relief
Residents urged to send money or clothing for Wisconsin fire victims through Mrs. O. C. Wilson at 114 Stephenson Street. The Chicago Republican notes editors seek subscriber list and payment details to rebuild accurate records after the blaze. The weekly edition will resume as soon as practicable.
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Wisconsin
Mra. O. C. Wilson
Stephenson Street
Chicago Republican
Accordeons Violins and Guitars Offered at Bargains
Large stock of Accordeons Violins and Guitars received with big bargains for customers Ford and Wisn advertise at 108 Stephenson Street.
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Ford & Wisn
Stephenson St
Publication ad touts new Chicago history book by Union Publishing Co
An advertisement announces a forthcoming complete pictorial history of Chicago before and after the Great Fire. With editors Upton and Sheahan, the work promises thorough illustrations, a correct city map, and wide distribution. John O. Schroeder is listed as agent for Freeport.
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Chicago
Union Publishing Co
Upton
Chicago Tribune
Sheahan
John
Schroeder
Freeport
Fragrant Sozodont Promoted as Breath Remedy
In a period voice a physician or advertiser promotes Sozodont as the true remedy for bad breath. The text argues friends should not fear discussing halitosis and emphasizes the product's merits and efficacy as the sole solution.
Musical Instruments at Cost for Churches and Societies
Johnathan Hay of Exchangestreet Freeport Illinois offers musical instruments to churches and benevolent societies at cost. The sale runs from February 16 through 30, with a three week window for orders and pickup.
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Johnathan Hay
Exchangestreet
Freeport
Revival urged as city ministers back noon prayer meeting
City ministers met at Embury M E Church with Rev H Craws D D presiding. Wm Augustus Smith elected secretary. Resolution urged revival of spiritual work and union Thanksgiving Service at Second Presbyterian with Rev S B Gilbert to preach and a collection for the Young Men's Christian Association.
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Embury
M. E. Church
H. Craws
Wm. Augustus Smith
Carey
God Amoni
Young Men's Christian Association
Second Presbyterian Church
Railroad Time Table and Descriptions of Trains
The notice lists railroad schedules for arrivals and departures across routes including east and west from Treaport and Illinois Central lines. It notes freight and accommodation services, passenger timetables, and connections to Chicago with references to other lines for onward travel and meal timing.
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Treaport
Fyeeport
Pasnon
ALO
Reeset Eeeereres Gel
First Installment Of Winter Apples Delivered At LL
Barrels of winter apples arrived at LL marked 10 20 4 and tied to insurance notices. The piece notes a Tribune error placing American of Chicago on a suspended-insurance list and praises the American of Chisago for strength in management. A mock museum prompt about Col Wood hints at Chicago fire lore.
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LL. By
Barrelis
New York Tribune
American
Chicago
Tribune
Chisago
Tr. Currier
Col. Wood
Phis
Chicag
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Cols Coles
Hinots
Burrell
Willoxon Opera House
A. D. Meacham
Fry's Block
Iis
I. C. Lawyer
Pelton & Co
Germayr
Sens Doilly
C. Swain
Northey House
Shannon
Ihnois
Ira Babcock
Suilder
Kingsley & Mills, Dentists
Geo.f. Swarts. Co
H.stoctisa
M. Swarts & Stocking
First National Bank
B. Bidwell
Geo. F. Deforest
Hiram Bright
W. Scott Agney
Bright & Agney
Mann's
Preeport
J. C. Simmons
Billiard Hall
R. Payne
Councellor
South Side
Court House Square
J. G. Whitcomb
Fry’s Block
Scott Street
W. P. Malburn
Ill
Hly
Second National Bank
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
EuRoPe
John H. Addame
Lw, Guiteau Cashier
Dr. Garber
B. & J. Musser’s Lore
Orangeville
Ills
Peter Sheckler
Bute
Harrison
E. Green
Snyder
UPP
Shatton & Co
Hi Upp
de ‘B. ‘Schuilte
Saidle
Hatnese
Stephenon Street
Kreaport
Imtnais
Shee
E. P. Hodges
Muon
Bulding
D. B. Bobb
M.D. Dakota
Ilinde
T. T. Abrams
Shuler
New Court House
Abrams
Amerling & Abrams
von C. Ce Shuler
T ' Abrams & Shuger
LAW, Chancery
Illinois
South Bile
Soldiers’ Monument
F.C. Ingalls
D. Atkin
Ingalls & Atkins
Attorneys At Law
West of Court House
Turner & Son
Ilinois
Dr. Swengel
Dewtils
D. F.swengel
Baltimore Dental College
Stephenson Bt
Pelton
Harry Buckman
Ste
Hansoniatrect Ig
Billards
Mig
Digar 8
Lidors Aj Ined Wits Freeluneh
Cincinnati
W M
ePy
Prussing
Pramium
Chas
State Street
Mrs. Lesler
New York City
Insurance Agency
Ceorge W
Renn
van Buren Baie
Kirk & Bergman
National Banks of
D. A. Know Tton & Sons
Harper's Weekly
Morrocco
McHenry's New Gallery
Ford'& W
Pine
Michigan
Howard House
Rowell & Sanford Prop’rg
Chamberlin
Mins
TeePort
Alowe
Madjjvin
Monroe
Wis
Via
Cearville
Cheap
Ofoa Shuey’s
Derinda
Seay
Berrergressec
Tod P.m
Lena
Little
Brewster Hot
Crocker
China
Na sErg
Little’o New
Brewster House
West
Ashton
Liverpool
Galena’ Street
Iilinois
George Ruston
Phenix Ins. Co
Brooklyn
Accordeons
North-Western Railway
Tieave
Aim Relyssei Versesese Resegee
An Detyidere
Western Union Railroad
Illinois Central Rallroan
Guna South
Stederssvene
Ssecserene
Passonzet
Sellum
Mendota
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