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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1874
Page
5
Saturday afternoon at the Illinois Central passenger depot a fine striped Otto man Shawl was taken. The thief is offered a liberal reward for its return to this office with no questions asked.
A Broad's advertisement promotes a dozen No 1 lead pencils for 25 cents, highlighting value for customers and urging quick purchase.
Clayton's trimming machine operates from morning till night offering free demonstrations. G M Clayton invites customers to compete paper trimming and visit 118 Stephenson Street for products and services.
At the Union Gallery over Eson's Jewelry Store MS. Clayton offers greater inducements in Photographs Ambrotypes Tin Types and more than any other gallery in the county. Call at McHenry's for a good picture.
Full stock of M a bie Todd & Co Gold Pens described as the best in use at Ford's Jewelry Store. Jeremiah Dean named local Insurance Agent for eight firms with aggregate capital of 10,000,000. Ads offer money to loan on farm property, houses for sale, and tailoring services at New Comer & Zuver's. Also listings for envelopes, a carom billiard table, and wall paper at Clayton's.
Clayton's claims the greatest rush for wall paper and window shades in the city as shoppers flood the store for seasonal decor and home improvement bargains.
Cedarville businessman J Latshaw owns the most complete sorgo syrup building in the northern States with about fourteen or fifteen years of experience. He invites locals with sorghum cane to work to give him a trial. Samuel VY Allen has moved to new quarters across the street and resumed business in improved rooms.
The celebrated shoes can be had only at U. T. K. Ga. W. Tandy's, 113 Stephenson street, who is the sole agent in Freeport for the sale of these unexcelled goods.
All in want of stoves this full will d well to give us a call, as we claim to have the best assortment of heating and cooking stoves ever brought to this market, and at very low prices. We only ask you to call, get figures, and be convinced of the truthfulness of Lawyer & Burcuarp.
Two notices from Buena Vista and Orangeville Illinois mark the deaths of Peter Kniss at 67 and Geo Cadwell at 57. Cadwell died after a brief cholera Morbus illness, with a long reminiscence of pioneer life and farm settlement near Orangeville, praising his era and faith.
Dress and cloak maker Miss Wentz will occupy her new rooms in the Tarbox block on October first. Citizens interested are advised to take notice.
The Broad's store advertises the largest and best stock of blank books available, highlighting breadth for customers seeking writing and office supplies.
Rock River Seminary reports a record fall term with enrollments more than double last year. Students praise the institution’s affordability and moral character, urging others to consider Mt Morris for education.
Hazen and Morgan Brothers began work on a new building project. Work will be crowded as crews construct the structure until it is ready for occupancy.
An excursion leaves Dixon Illinois on September 22 1874 around 2 25 p m for Council Bluffs Nebraska. Round trip ticket prices listed include Dixon to Council Bluffs twelve dollars and Omaha to Ore five dollars with sales through Dr O P Baker Morrison Illinois or Lee County National Bank Dixon Illinois. Tickets may be sold from Omaha to Columbus Nebraska round trip five dollars. Tickets valid for return on any regular train within twenty days.
Help wanted for general housework to apply at the office of W G and W Barnas on Galena Street. Mr John Lower of Ridott will sell at public sale on Tuesday September 29 a lot of stock farming implements and household goods. Bargains await attendees. Bills in German and English are distributed for consideration.
The Union Central Life Insurance Co has bought the five story stone front building opposite the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati for its own use. The General Agency is vacant offering a chance for active men to secure a lucrative business by applying to N W Hannis Segy Cincinnati O. The Royal Yeddo Japanese Troupe performed at Breunig's Hall to a large audience presenting genuine feats. They repeat tonight in what will be their final village appearance and promise a moral and entertaining show managed by Messrs Hunter Blodgett who ensure audience comfort.
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