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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1869
Page
5
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Journal and Lady’s Friend
Harper's Weekly
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Phrenological Journal
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Post
Godey
American Agricultur Rist
Musical Review
Prairie Farmer
Demorest's Monthly
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Atlantic Monthly
Our Young Folks
New Yorker
Toledo Blade
Best & Morgan advertise Royal Standard double warp alpacas
Local notice promotes Best & Morgan offering Royal Standard double warp black alpacas praised as superior in color and finish and priced lower than any local market competitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best & Morgan
Zell's Popular Encyclopedia and Universal Dictionary debut
J W Marsh in Quincy Illinois reports the first two weekly parts of Zell's Popular Encyclopedia and Universal Dictionary from T Elwood Zell Philadelphia edited by L Colanzo. The work promises an extensive set with eight page weekly numbers, 864 pages total, priced at 16 40 overall and 10 cents per issue, with club discounts. Specimens available by sending 10 cents to Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Quincey, IL
Headache Cure Promoted by Dr Caner in Freeport
Dr H N Caner of this city endorses a headache remedy with testimonials from across the country. The article is advertised nationwide as infallible and meritorious and can be purchased at drug stores or by mail for one dollar to H N Caner MD Freeport Ill.
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H. N. Caner
M. D
Freeport Til
Freeport Firm Plans Fall Stock Push With Fresh Purchases
The store announces the closing of its spring and summer goods at sacrificing prices to clear racks before bringing in a large fall stock. New purchases are being made by Mr. Morgan at 14 20 St to expand inventory for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Morgan
Lime slaking accident injures young worker
On Saturday a young man named Wi. Bollanger employed by Dani, Adamson was badly burned on the face and neck while lifting a keg of lime from a wagon. The lime exploded due to insufficient water, narrowly avoiding the loss of both eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. Bollanger
Dani, Adamson
Nasby Plans Two New Lectures for Winter Tour
A Rochester contact reports that D. R. Locke known as Petroleum V. Nasby has prepared two new lectures for the coming season and is ready to engage. The circular urges prompt action to secure the best lecturers before bookings fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Andrews
Rochester
N. Y
D. R. Locke
Petroleum VY
Second Sina Reunion of Illinois Veteran Volunteer Association
A circular from Secretary T H Thompson announces the Second Sina Reunion of the fifty second Illinois Veteran Volunteer Association at Camp Lyon Geneva Illinois on Wednesday September 7. All survivors of the regiment are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Thompson
Fifty-Second Illinois Veteran Volunteer Association
Camp Lyon
Geneva
Ills
General Shaffer secures extensive railroad contract in Arkansas
The Bulletin notes General Shaffer has obtained a broad railroad contract on several lines in Arkansas and is expected home soon. Various locals, including O B Clayton of Aurora, artist J F Brink reporting Elgin and a new photo gallery, and W S Mauison of Ottawa, pass through town on visits. Governor Palmer appoints J B Shaw of Lee county to the Mississippi Valley convention in Keokuk on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Shaffer
Arkansas
Clayton
Aurora
J. F. Brink
Elgin
O. K
Mauison
Crane & Moulton
Ottawa
Anyen Miller P. M
Rockford
W. A. Kent
Kent
Walton, Morgan
Confidence men Swindle Farmer With Mock Watch Scheme
A pair of hustlers with a horse and buggy duped a farmer three miles south of town by offering a pretend gold watch as collateral for a 45 dollar loan. The watch proved worthless at about 45 cents, revealing a sharp confidence game. The pair hired a rig from Kirk & Bergman, then disappeared and have not been heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk & Bergman
Salem Church Holds Second Quarterly Meeting in Commercial Hall
The Second Evangelical Salem Church begins this week at Commercial Hall with a Friday and Saturday service schedule. Communion Sabbath follows the sermon with Rev. D. B. Byers serving as Presiding Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Second Evangelical
Commercial Hall
D. B. Byers
Burglary at Washington House on Galena Street
The Bulletin reports a Wednesday burglary at the Washington House on Galena Street with $20 stolen. Police attempt to identify the culprit as part of recent city break ins.
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Washington House
Galena Street
Threshing Machines Boost Harvest Work
Threshing machines hum across the country as harvest nears completion. The Sweepstakes sold by Messrs. W. G. Barnes & Co. at their Galena street warehouses are in high demand and provide better returns than inferior options. Visit Barnes & Co. to see the new improvements and learn more about the machine.
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Messrs
W. G. Barnes& Co
Galena Street
Messrs. Barnes & Co
Railroad Election for President of Chicago and North Western RR
Election held in New York to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Henry Keep. Vice President Pierson and Superintendent Dunlap are reported favored for the post by large interests in the road.
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Chicago and North Western R.R
New York
Henry Keep
Pierson
Dunlap
Lost pocket diary with cash and work notes
On the afternoon of Saturday Aug 28 a small black pocket diary was lost containing eight to ten dollars in money and an account of work. Anyone returning the same to this office will be liberally rewarded. KH S CHURCHILL 14-20-2w.
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Churchill
Constitution Bitters Receives Public Endorsement
An ad touts Constitution Bitters as the best appetizer remedy headache dyspepsia and medicine. It urges all to try the Constitution Bitters and notes they are sold by all druggists.
School houses reform work lines up for fall term
The Board of Education shows commendable zeal as all public school buildings are renovated painted and whitewashed ahead of the Fall term opening next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Delegates Urged to Attend Convention This Saturday
Voters are reminded to participate this Saturday and choose the delegates they wish to represent at the upcoming convention. The call emphasizes selecting those who will attend and advocate for their interests.
Freeport Trotting Meet Details for Thursday Start
The program lists races led by J C Simmons arranged at Freeport with $200 purse for a 600 yard match between Horgbs Plow Boy and Democrat. Other purses include $125 to first and $25 to second, plus $150 main events and $50 third place, with entry 10 percent and top weights 115 pounds. Pools and entries at Buckmans Billiard Hall and dates for the three day event at Freeport trotting course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Simmons
Peison
Freeport
Horgbs Plow Boy
Monroe
Democrat
Ford
Tufts Rage
Buckman’s Billiard Hall
Mrs Brinkerhoof Speaks on Woman Suffrage at Hettingers Hall
Mrs Brinkerhoof delivered a lecture on Woman Suffrage at Hettingers Hall last Wednesday evening with no admission charge. Attendance was larger than usual for such talks in Freeport and the lecturer was said to be eloquent in the discussion of her theme.
Burglarous Night Raid Across Several Stores Reported
Robbers broke into H. C. Burchard & Bro hardware, Bigelow dry goods, and Racine depot offices late Tuesday. They took pocket cutlery worth about forty to fifty dollars, a dark lantern, and a heavy chain, then failed to access a safe. Knives were found near Mt. Carroll at seven thirty the next morning, tracing the theft to the earlier breakins. No arrests reported.
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Messrs. H. C. ,Burchard & Bro
Stephenson Street
Mr. Bigelow
Racine
Messrs
Malburn
Grimes
Mt. Carroll
D. Flanigan
Burchard
Mount Carroll
Illuminated Kites Spark Nighttime Fad in Amboy and Dixon
Nighttime illuminated kites have become a popular new craze among youths in Amboy and Dixon, attracting both children and adults. The note invites Freeport kite flyers to consider joining a growing local hobby with striking visual effects.
Thanks to Mr. Jacob Witler for Iowa and Kansas papers
The notice expresses gratitude to Mr. Jacob Witler for providing several copies of late Iowa and Kansas issues and asks him to accept thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Witler
Iowa
Kansas
Scarce game due to wet spring and summer
The text notes a shortage of game this year attributed to wet weather in spring and early summer, despite claims that there is hunting activity. It suggests overall scarcity with hunting limited by scarce game.
Chamberlin's Hat Store at Fry's Black Corner
A brief note describes Chamberlin's hat store at Fry's Black Corner, listing number 99 and the period 14-18-18. The fragment hints at a retail listing or advertisement in the local page segment.
Lena Items Festival and local notices at Lena
The Lena Star reports a grand festival by the Lena Cor Band at Mc Hathron's Hall on Tuesday evening September 7. School directors have contracted Gothic pattern desks and seats from Novelty Iron Works Sterling for the new school house with free patent Tak Well desks. Wheat markets note Mr M Weaver and Mr Gates selling the first loads, while John McPhillips sold the second to Conway Mealiff. A new railroad platform is built solidly. Conway Mealiff open new business quarters from A F Foll Co. Musical Convention runs Aug 1 to Sept 3 at the Baptist church. planned change from M E to Baptist church. Temperance lecture on Wednesday failed to start as speaker arrived late. audience waited until 8 o'clock then adjourned.
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Lena
McHathron
Iron Works
Sterling
Isa O
M. Weaver
Gates
John McPhillips
Conway & Mealiff
Ee Messrs
A. F. Foll.& Co
Baptist Church
M. E. ‘Church
Branching Out in Moline Stirs Local Curiosity
The Rock Island Union notes M W Shaffer of Freeport plans a furniture store in Nourse's block and invites public identification. Residents welcome new activity in Moline while puzzled by the initials and identity of Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Union
M. W. Shaffer
Freeport
Nourse
Moline
Whooping Cough Prevalent in the Area
The report notes a widespread presence of whooping cough and warns parents to shield their children. It cautions the illness may linger with them through the winter season.
Volk wins Winnebago Soldiers Monument contract design
Chicago contractor L W Volk wins the contract to build the Winnebago County Soldiers and Sailors Monument from about fifty submitted designs. Details on the proposed monument are not given, but the designs are believed to be the same as those Volk submitted to the Soldiers' Monument Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
L W. Volk
Chicago
Winnebago County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Volk
Soldiers’ Monument Association
Regular Meeting Notice for Moses R Thompson Lodge No 881
A regular meeting of Moses R Thompson Lodge No 881 is announced for Friday evening next in September. Members are requested to be present by order of the Worshipful Master, J G Bust, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses R. Thompson Lodge
W. M.J
Young Man Invited to Learn Surveying by County Surveyor
A call for a capable youth who speaks German and has some math to gain practical surveying training by applying to Capt. C. T. Dunham, County Surveyor, in his office at Maynard's block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Dunham
Maynard's Block
Island Disease Extinguished by Plantation Bitters Cure
A Private Letter from Hayali describes Java island fever caused by volcanic upheaval and miasmatic sickness. A sea captain distributed Plantation Bitters to the suffering, swiftly curing many and stopping the epidemic. Ching & Co. sold the remedy. supply ran out, then a steamer brought a fresh cargo from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayali
Sqnawich Isla
Java
Messrs. Ching
Takin ¢& Co
San Francisco
Hospital Department
New Store Ad Highlights Crockery and Stoneware Deals
An old newspaper ad promotes crockery glassware and mirrors at C. H. Little's New Store beside the Howard House. Ohio stoneware costs 16 cents per gallon and kerosene at 40 cents per gallon, listed as the best option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
C. H. Little
Howard House
Fall Trade Signals Large Well Selected Stock
A Fall trade notice highlights a large and well chosen stock ready for buyers. The listing emphasizes breadth and quality of items available for season deals and customer interest.
Barnes Company Listing at 28 Galena Street
W G Barnes & Co located at 28 Galena Street in Ol & O. The brief line notes the business address without further context or details.
The Catholic World Prominent US Periodical
The Catholic World is praised for literary merit and meritorious publishing in the United States. It aims for wide circulation beyond Catholics, inviting Protestants to consider opposing religious views. Editors are noted as cultured and discerning. published by Lawrence Kelive in New York at $5 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Catholic World
the World
Lawrence Kelive
New York
Can-Can Performance Boosts Households Says Officials
The article defends a Can-Can display by housekeepers describing it as a planned event to augment their stores of fruit and vegetables for next winter. It notes any opposition would be unlikely from male relatives and frames the spectacle as practical rather than disreputable.
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