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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1869

Page

12

For Sale Five Lead In Blank Deeds and Mortgages

Gentlemen we continue to offer for sale five lead in blanks Deeds Trust Deeds Quit Claim Deeds Mortgages and Chattel Mortgages in this notice.

Club Rates for Subscriptions to Freeport Journal

Special publisher arrangements offer discounted club rates when subscribing to the Freeport Journal and another periodical. Readers pay postage, orders require cash, and names and post offices must be clear. Several titles show reduced club prices compared to single-copy costs. Doors, sash, and blinds offered at reduced prices.

Freeport Journal and Lady's Priend Harper's Weekly Bazar Phrenological Journal Post Gudey American Agriculturist Musical Review Prairie Palmer Demorest’s Monthly Young America Atlantic Monthly Our Young Folks New Yorker Toledo Blade Rowell & Sanford

Prime Stevens County farm land with quarry and kilns for sale

Thirty acres of improved land half a mile from city limits in Stevenson County for farming or gardening. Includes a stone quarry and lime kilns, a two story stone house 28 by 82 feet, with well and cistern. Terms easy. Apply to Wm. B. Mayer. l-14-tf

Stephenson County Wm. B. Mayer

County’s steam printing office offers best cheap work

Persons seeking job printing are reminded the county’s steam printing office has more presses in operation and a larger stock of material than three other offices, enabling cheaper, better and faster work than competitors.

Diffenbaugh’s Candies Promises Cheap Candy and Apples

A local dealer advertises by offering more candy sticks for ten cents than any other house in the city and New York apples by the barrel at low prices. Canned goods of all kinds are also sold.

J. D.diffenbaugh New York

Kummierer Stocks Havana Cigars and Tobacco Brands

The dealer offers first class Havana cigars and a wide range of smoking tobacco. He provides top brands for devotees of old Sir Walter and ensures ample supplies for their preferred burnt offerings.

Kummierer Havana Walter

Lumber Yard Ad Promises Michigan Cut Stock

The Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard offers a large stock of lumber cut in Michigan. It is located behind the Howard House and targets local customers seeking timber and building supplies.

Farmers urged to call for stock sales in two languages

Farmers and others contemplating selling stock, implements, or household goods are urged to call for prompt, inexpensive service in German or English. The notice mentions printing a large number of copies in recent weeks and asks, Who comes next.

For Rent Two Rooms Over Stines Store

Notice seeks tenants for two or three elegant rooms over Stine's store at the corner. Apply to Stine and Brother for details and rental terms.

Stine’s Stine& Brother

Immense rush at Epiron Journal cloths store

Epiron Journal announces new stock of cloths cassimeres beavers and gentlemen’s furnishing goods from Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Although busy tailors, they invite customers to visit at 131 Stephenson Street to shop and negotiate purchases of any garments.

Epiron Journal Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Stephenson Street

Advertisers Notice for Expanded Republican Journal

Businessmen with articles to advertise are invited to use the newly enlarged Journal. It is the only Republican party organ in the county with large and growing circulation, making it a valuable channel to reach the public.

PpeEport Journal Republican Party

Packard Jewelry Moves to Wilcoxon's Block

Mr C H Packard, dealer in watches and jewelry, relocates from 80 Stephenson street to 122 Wilcoxon's new block. He displays a large stock of Swiss and American watches in gold and silver cases, fine jewelry, and plated ware in an elegant new room. Packard promises competitive prices and invites examination of his goods.

C. H. Packard Stephenson Street Wilcoxon Freeport

Subscriptions Accepted In Produce For Journal Readers

Residents may pay JOURNAL subscriptions with produce at market rates. Two dollars in produce is equivalent to cash. No reader will be left without reading matter. bring apples, potatoes, cod, corn, hay, or other household goods to pay.

Shear, Packard & Co

Pine Lumber Yard Ad at Wisconsin and Michigan Yard

Local lumber dealer offers pine timber joists scantling and dry finishings in various sizes. Flooring siding stock boards and box boards battens and more available at the Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard behind the Howard House Rowers and Sanford.

Wisconsin & Michigan Howard House Rowers & Sanford

Two-Story Farmhouse For Sale In City Neighborhood

Two-story dwelling in good repair with a good lot and ample shade trees located in a desirable neighborhood. Will sell outright or trade for a small improved farm in Stephenson County. Inquiries at this office.

Stephenson County

Rhodes & Bro Meat Market Offers Seasonal Game

The Rhodes and Bro meat market on Stephenson Street below Commercial Block announces it will stock all kinds of game in season whenever obtainable now that the game law has expired. Citizens are urged to buy there for quality meat and good living.

Messrs. Rhodes & Bro Stephenson Street

Doctor H N Caner Offers Cephalacea Headache Remedy

City physician Dr H N Caner of Freeport Illinois promotes Cephalacea a remedy for sick headache. Advert says it does not cure yet but for all time and is sold by druggists and mailed nationwide for one dollar. Circulars and testimonials available on request.

H. N. Caner M. D. Freeport IL

Freeport Stylists Offer Fashionable Hair Work Services

The Misses Musser prepare to dress and switch styles with frizzetti curls and general hair work. Combings done neatly and quickly at their residence corner of Clay and Van Buren streets Freeport Illinois.

Clay and van Buren Street Freeport Ill

Mrs A D Ferris Millinery Offer Latest Hats and Bonnets

Visitors to the elegant millinery establishment of Mrs A D Ferris witness first class goods of the newest styles. Go there for novelties in hats or bonnets equal to Chicago or New York but at more reasonable prices. Cologne unmatched elsewhere.

A. D. Ferris Chicago New York

Local Journal Subscriptions Now Collected in Lena Section

Advertisements and subscriptions for the Journal may be handed in at the Lena Star office. James W. Newcomer at the Lena Star office is authorized to receive subscriptions or advertisements for the Journal in that area and to collect outstanding balances.

Lena Star James W. Newcomer Star Lena

Base burning stove leads fair heat race in Ohio and Indiana

A base burning stove topped the exhibition at the Ohio and Indiana State Fairs this fall. It won the first premium over the Oriental Morning Glory Radiator Empire Gas Burner and several other base burners, promising more heat from the same fuel.

Ohio Indiana

Constantly Arriving Latest Bon nets and Millinery Goods

No 147 notes constant arrivals of bonnets hats and millinery items of fashion quality rivaling Chicago and New York offerings.

Heating stoves and fencing at Wisconsin Michigan Lumber Yard

At Lawyer and Burchard's customers find wood and coal heating stoves offered at very low prices plus Michigan fencing products available at the Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard for affordable outdoor use.

Lawyer & Burchard’s

New Cloaks and Confectioneries Offered at Mayer's

Mrs C C Wilson and Co advertise a large lot of cloaks in the latest styles at attractive prices. Visitors are invited to Mayer's 117 Stephenson Street to buy choice confectioneries as well.

C. C. Wilson & Co Mayer's Stephenson Street Mayer’ A

Boots and Shoes From McNamara Brothers Trusted Local Store

Country shoppers choose McNamara Brothers for boots and shoes citing best prices and quality. Locals say the store is the cheapest and best in town for footwear.

McNamara Brothers

Krohn's cigars prove the premium worth at the fair

Crowds testify that Krohn's cigars deliver satisfaction. The tobacco committee at the event praised the quality and value, supporting claims that the premium product met expectations and drew positive notice. Thousands have found the cigars convincing.

Krohn's

Dashing Belle Impresses Crowd Amid Banter

A lively scene features a graceful figure described as a dashing belle. Spectators remark on her stylish walk while light gossip calls someone a pretty fool. The crowd notes her shopping for boots at McNamara Brothora.

McNamara Brothora

The Big Boot Promises Fit and Style for the Season

Mosera Staver and Snyder announce The Big Boot as the sign they will furnish boots and shoes matched to the season. They promise up to date styles, perfect fits, fair prices, and quality. They invite customers to view goods and expect to deliver bargains.

Mosera, Staver & Snyder

Photographer's Esteemed Skill and Low Prices

He offers unrivaled tone and finish in photography. Capable of all sizes and styles, he defies competition in quality while keeping prices as low as the lowest. Located on Stephenson Street, corner of Exchange, upstairs.

Thorougly Stephenson Street

Boots and shoes offered at low prices by Tandy and MecNamara

One demonstrates Tandy’s commitment to first class boots and shoes from top manufacturers at compete with any price. MecNamara Brothers are urged for durable footwear while Mayer’s promotes winter apples and confectionery. Notice to settle J and F Billerbeck accounts by December 15, 1869 or the matter will be turned over to a collector.

J.& F. Billerbeck J. & F. Billerbeck

Oysters Promoted at Mayer's Store

Advert mentions J. L. & Co. oyster selections at Mayer's on Stephenson street. Emphasizes warranted full cans and freshness for buyers.

Mayer's Stephenson Street

Supreme Court Tax ruling on inter state sales

The court affirms Alabama's tax on gross proceeds of all sales of imported goods from other states, ruling that such taxation is allowed if non discriminatory and general, applying to both interstate and domestic productions. Dissenting justices argue the clause covers interstate commerce and foreign imports alike, risking protection of trade between states.

Washington Woodruff Supreme Court of Alabama Justice Miller Union Justice Nelson Marshal Taney Strong Congress New York Pennsylvania South Hinson Lott

Fiery Oil Train Chase On Lake Shore Line

An oil train outruns a blazing wreck after a tank ignites near Brocton on the Buffalo Corry and Pittsburgh road. The engine, fireman, and two men barely escape as six oil cars burn and the flames illuminate the countryside. No lives lost.

Buffalo, Corry and Pittsburgh Aeduvatta Brocton Maryville Chatauqua Lake Cincinnati Lake Shore Dunkirk Lake Shore Road Grand Rapids

Validity of Fremonts Contracts as Commander of the West

Supreme Court heard the case of Colonel Reeside versus the United States over commissions due under General Freemont’s appointment as Inspector of Horses. The Court of Claims voided the contract but awarded Reeside about 4000 dollars for services, while the government argues only Congress can grant compensation for unauthorized services. Reeside appeals for full commissions and enforcement of the contract.

Washington Republican Court of Claims Reeside United States General Freemont United States Supreme Court Fremont Congress Eeside

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