Prussing’s White Wine Vinegar and local trades feature
Jom asks for Prussing’s celebrated White Wine Vinegar praised for purity and pickle preservation. Largest U S works since 1848. Chicago address 339 341 State St. C M Shaffer & Son open new grocery in Munn’s building near the court house delivering free citywide. Also promotions for Improved American Base Burner and fashion dressmaker plans.
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Prussing
U. S
United States
Chas
State Street
Chicago
Bookbindery highlights rare Morrocco volumes for sale
Bound in half morrocco in splendid style for 3560 dollars per volume. Freeport Book Bindery offers these volumes over the JOURNAL office location, presenting a rare collectable option for discerning buyers.
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Godéy
Harper
Atlantic
Freeport
Journal
Rhodes and Brother Market Promises Fresh Steaks and Roasts
Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with the best of steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game. They claim to maintain the best market in the city season after season.
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Rhodes & Brother
Cooking and Parlor Stoves Display at Lawver and Burchard
Lawver and Burchard invite shoppers to inspect their large, well sorted stock of wood and coal stoves. The selection claims best stock in the city from leading manufacturers with improved styles. They promise savings and superior articles, inviting all to visit.
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S& Burchard
Tf Lawver & Burchard
Sechrist and Lemon Hit New High in Fall Stock
Sechrist and Lemon, leading merchants and tailors, report a larger business this year with a complete stock of fall and winter wear. They offer the latest styles bought before wool price increases and feature a large selection of hats, caps, trunks, umbrellas, and men and boys furnishing goods. The shop is at Stephreat Oppers BPs tephenege Street opposite Opera Hoyas.
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Sechrist & Lemon
Opera Hoyas
Bargains at Stevens Store Highlight 16-25-LWlws
Bargains found at Stevens store offer varied items with discounted prices. Shoppers report notable deals across household goods and apparel. Local vendors emphasize value and limited-time discounts.
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Stevens
Lashell Marten & Co Dry Goods Advertisement
In Carroll and Stephenson County the Lashell Marten company offers a large stock of dry goods groceries roots and shoes hats caps crockery and more. They promise to do as well by patrons as any house in the country and invite customers to call.
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Lashell Marten’ & Co
Shannon
Inl
Crockery &c
Carroll
Stephenson County
Sipeont
Howard
Freeport
Teama
Rowell & Sanford
McHenry's new gallery opens on First Floor Stephenson Street
A notice invites visitors to McHenry's new gallery on First Floor at 110 Stephenson Street for stylish portraits and art photos.
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McHenry
Stephenson Street
Styles of Photographs Go to W B Whites Over Pelton Co
Styles of photographs transfer to W B Whites from A Pelton and Co piano and jewelry store at 16 25 4W. The brief exchange notes ownership of the shop and item classifications in the local ad section.
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I. C
Pelton & Co
Court House
D.F Swengel
Baltimore Dental College
Stephenston
Pelton
W. B
White's
Pelton Et Co
Krohn's Block tobacconist boasts superior Northwest stock
In his store on Stephenson street he offers a most elegant shop abundantly stocked. His cigars and tobacco are of superior quality, not excelled by any store in the Northwest. Mr. K. is an eminent success as a tobacconist.
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Krohn
Stephenson Street
Northwest
Boots and Shoes Offered at 113 Stephenson Street
G W Tandy's advertises boot and shoe stock at 113 Stephenson Street with a large, varied summer and shop goods line. It promotes durable footwear from top manufacturers and urges customers to protect their feet with stylish, long lasting shoes. Also mentions dental products for fresh breath and pearly teeth as a separate claim.
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G. W. Pandy
Stephenson Street
Man Goes to New York For Goods For Tobacco Store
Mr. J. Krohn departs for New York City to secure a fresh stock for his establishment. He holds large factory interests there and is known for obtaining premier goods for his tobacco shop on Stephenson Street, reputed as one of the finest in the area.
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New York
J. Krohn
New York City
Mr. K
Stephenson Street
Walton's Ad Promises No Advance On Goods
The notice states there is no advance on either Dry Goods or Clothing at Walton's, and directs buyers to Look for the Blue Front for selections. The wording implies steady pricing and current stock availability at Walton's with a cue to visit nearby Blue Front signage.
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Walton’s
President Grant greeted by Lena crowd at depot
A large Lena crowd welcomed President Grant on his Chicago-bound train last Saturday. Rev H G McArthur delivered a lengthy tribute praising Grant’s war leadership, loyalty, and ongoing efforts to unify and strengthen the nation.
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Grant
Lena
Chicago
H. G. McArthur
President Grant
United States
Illinois
America
Liberty
Freedyn
Washington
Lincoln
Avery American
Shaffer & Son Open New Grocery and Provisions Store
Freeport readers learn O M Shaffer & Son have opened a fresh grocery and provisions shop in Mann's building opposite the courthouse offering low prices and high prices for country produce. Also advertised are undergarments yarns flannels blankets cloths cassimeres shawls dress goods at reduced rates despite wool advances. Blue Front on Stephenson Street promotes Spalding's Glue as a handy home item.
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Freeport Journal
O. M. Shaffer & Son
Mann’s
Court House
Ashton
Liverpool
Bell
Ian
Galena Street
Freeport
Redemption of City Orders and Warrants Ordained
City Council on Oct 2 1871 ordered redemption of City Orders No 297 through 4163 and that interest cease on Oct 15 1871. Bounty Warrants No 2607 through 2610 were also redeemed with interest ceasing October 15 1871. Warrants must be presented to the City Clerk for payment. Also notes on Blue Front ads and North Pacific Railroad work progress from St Paul to Missouri river completion by July 1 next year.
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Malburn
North Pacific Railroad Company
St. Paul
St. Cloud
Duluth
Missouri River
Great Baxains In Ready made Clothing at Waltons Blue Front
A local ad note announces ready made clothing at Walton's Blue Front. The item highlights affordable garments and a selection aimed at quick, casual purchases. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for updated stocks and prices.
Pocket book lost in Florence with 55 to 60 dollars
Henry Lineaweaver, a farmer on Nathan Sheets' farm in Florence, lost a wallet containing 55 to 60 dollars and a 2 Confederate bill. A reward is offered for its return, with instructions to leave it at the Bulletin office. The notice is signed Heney Lineaweayy, 16-26-lw.
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Henry Lineaweaver
Nathan Sheets
Florence
Bulletin
Heney Lineaweayy
Train Schedules of Western Union and Illinois Central Lines
An OCR fragment outlines freight and passenger services for routes from Freeport to the East and West, with departures and arrivals listed for day and night trains. It notes connections to Chicago and Mendota, and references the Western Union Railroad and Illinois Central lines with times such as 1.30 am, 8.20 am, 7.00 pm, and 9.15 pm.
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Tlheave Paseon
Peameninnen
Deseenesene
Belvidere
Western Union Railroad
Freeport
Posbon Emt
Ertererteoee
Accoiingalon
Passon Bcl
Illinois Central
Stessereressets
The
OR. R
Chicago
WR. R
Lot
Mendota
Resolutions Thank Racine Fire Department Visit
At a special meeting in Engine Co. No. 4 hall Racine the group unanimously adopted thanks to Frank J. Mids dledited Chief Engineer Freeport Fire Department and to Freeport citizens for their kindness during the September visit. Resolved no copies to be published in city papers Freeport Bulletin and JOURNAL. J W Clinton editor notes a Journal Office call and mentions Guilford who now leads editorial management.
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Engine Co. No. 4
Racine
Frank J. Mids
Freeport
City Papers
Freeport Bulletin and Journal
J. W. Clinton
Ogle County Press
Journal
Guilford
Gen. Atkins
Thomas
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