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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1871
Page
5
Chancellor Martin at No 83 Stephenson Street advertises a large Freeport stove assortment with constant additions of new styles and improvements. He claims the prices are the lowest in the city and features the Bus BURNING Respirator heater as the people’s favorite and most economical option.
Notice by the United States Revenue Collector’s office in Freeport. The agent will be present on September 6 7 and 8 1871 to conduct business related to the office. Also an advertisement for Prussing’s White Vinegar highlighting quality and prompt handling from Chicago.
A correspondent writes from Freeport announcing arrival of a large stock of goods purchased from Eastern Markets. Some items already arrived. more on the way. The seller claims goods were bought cheaply before a market downturn in September and promises details next week.
Advertises custom paper boxes produced by Freeport Book Bindery. The note highlights made to order services and references the Journal Office.
A fragment notes Broad offered one of the largest and best selected wallpaper stocks in the city, with sparse details and a model number 16-21-3w accompanying the description.
The Freeport Book Bindery near the Journal office advertises bound volumes of Godey Harper Atlantic and similar magazines in half morocco for $2.00 per volume. Cheaper binding options are available upon request.
Good news to all. Cal at McHenry opens a new gallery on First Floor No 110 Stephenson street offering every style of picture known to the trade.
Public service will be held in the Baptist church this Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock in recognition of Rev Gilbert. The sermon will be preached by Rev O T Tucker of Mount Carroll. Charge to the pastor by Rev J H Pratt of Dixon and by Rev J T Mason of Sterling. Recognition prayer by Rev F Bowers of Lena. The public is invited. services expected to be of great interest.
Rhodes & Brother continue serving customers with steaks roasts chops and fresh fish and game in season. They advertise the best market in the city and pledge reliable selection and service.
The newspaper notes the upcoming establishment of a law firm in the city formed by Smith D, Atkins and Fred, OQ, Ingalls. It describes the partners as of first class rank and ability and pledges support when the law office opens.
Mrs. Isaac Bechtel on Galena street near J. D. Diffenbaugh invites a few more day boarders or furnished rooms for ladies or gentlemen. Mrs. Hall on Van Buren street near Dr. Wurtz offers a fine half Suffolk sow with eight pigs at a low price. call soon.
Readers may bring magazines for binding at once. We are prepared to bind them in Best's style at the lowest prices.
A Masonic notice calls all members to a regular meeting of the Lodge of Perfection on Wednesday evening September 6th. Members are requested to be present by order of the T P G M.
An invitation note invites readers to visit Broad's for schoolhouse wallpaper and writing paper. The message mentions a gathering at Broad's store, highlighting wallpaper and writing paper selections.
Report notes a large tobacco crop in the region and plans a weekly market summary. Officials aim to start the regular reporting cycle sometime next week.
The Union Pacific Railroad advertises 12,000,000 acres of farming and mineral lands for sale. Land Commissioner O. B. Davis at Omaha offers a guide. request the catalogue by writing to Mr. Pavia in Omaha.
Abraham Kinkey and H. M. Timms auctioneer advertise a sale at a residence in Loran about a mile south of Waterman’s mill, adjoining Alpha Sabin’s farm on Wednesday Sept 18 1871. Items include horses and harness wagon several cattle hogs a Kirby Reaper sewing machine and farming implements with terms cash up to five dollars and one year on larger sums.
The Carroll County Agricultural Society schedules its annual fair at Mt Garrell with events listed on September dates. Preparations are underway for a grand time and Western Union Railroad offers half fare tickets for attendees.
The Better named Improved American Base Burner and the Superb are praised as the best and most economical hard coal stoves on the market. Sold only by J. Lawour and Burchard.
A Sunday School picnic is planned in Rock Grove village on Saturday September 9 with baskets and a general invitation to all county Sunday Schools. Committee chairman HH W Coru and secretary G A Bolender urge attendance for a cheerful community event. The ad also promotes trustworthy home merchants over itinerant peddlers.
Theophilus Popp of Poppville in Popp county fancied himself popular with his lady. He proposed to her beneath a poplar tree and, after her Poppy asked for his consent, a gingered bout of merriment led to him being “popped” from the door to the tune of Pofp goes the weazle.
The Freeport Journal notes receipt of premium lists for the eleventh annual fall fair of the Union Agricultural Society covering Jo Daviess, Stephenson and La Fayette Counties to be held on the new fair grounds in Warren from September 12 to 15. The paper comments that Stephenson County Agricultural Society did not send a premium list.
Readers are urged to note the column advertisement by Messrs. Best and Morgan. The message promises large stock and very low prices, claiming those who advertise most sell the most and the cheapest.
A readable pattern sample feature showcases wallpaper designs offered by Buoap's, highlighting textures and color ranges. The piece notes the store’s selection spans several styles suitable for homes and offices, inviting reader interest in interior decor.
The visit is definite for Monday September 25. Greeley will speak at the Freeport Opera House on the topic Self Made Men with a focus on individual achievement and economic opportunity.
A garbled dialogue captures a Parisian phrase about hot and cold baths being misread by an Irish patron. The dialogue shifts to a joke about dishes at a restaurant door and a preference for cooking panes at home.
The article outlines passenger and freight services across routes including Freeport Belvidere Mendota and Chicago connections. It highlights arrival and departure times for day and night trains, freight options, and connections via the Illinois Central and other lines, noting a fast overnight Chicago train arriving at 7 am and a day service to Mendota for dinner.
De La Hume the one-legged rope walker treads a narrow street route in Springfield Ohio when his rope breaks sending him 70 feet to the ground. He sustains a broken leg another fracture to a hand and a skull injury. Go to Broad's for Window Curtains.
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society plans a $1000 sheltering amphitheatre for the fall fair. The circular 100 by 30 foot structure will seat over 1000, with raised seating and a shingled roof. Geo Renn holds the building contract and will complete the project in six days.
The grand jury was empanelled on Monday afternoon and charged by Mr. F. C. Ingalls in the absence of Mr. Jackson. The panel is expected to handle a substantial docket during the session now underway.
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