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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1882
Page
4
Community updates from Freeport report Fire destroys Hime cooper shop with $4000 loss. widow and children aided by insurers. Obituary notes mourn Charley Baumgarten, long-time resident and railroad contractor. Social events include church services, a china wedding celebration, German Catholic fair preparations, and a Temperance Hall program. Political visits by Hammond and LeHartman noted, with library and school activities listed.
Long list of local residents and visitors in Freeport, including past officials such as City Marshal and City Surveyor, with dates in December 1842. Mentions of attendees at the Exposition, transfers between firms, and visits from notable figures like Horatio Burchard and Col. Salady. Describes former Confederate service and current welcome in Freeport, Illinois.
Local notice advertises a business sale in Eleray with a two story house and fourdu or details. Prospective buyers are directed to contact Dr. V. Troxler or J. Fry at 22 Mor Sale to inquire about the Trexler Homestead on the corner of Scott and Grand streets.
Seeley & Read advertise a full assortment of black and colored silks including Rhadames shades and the popular Bel low silk. They claim the Bel low is the best silk made and promise savings on silk dresses.
In Durham on March 2, 1882 W M Moorn reports Ayer s Sarsaparilla cured his eight year inflammatory rheumatism. The ad touts harvest candy caramels, canned meats and dried beets, Burrell Brothers sugar, Chicago prices, and hosiery selections from Mrs Benson, urging purchases and household goods from local firms.
The ad lists new fashion styles including Black Goods Cashmere de Paris Armure and Drap de Alma plus Brocades. It promotes JR Smith’s receiving daily Breph Feules and claims Brown's Iron Bitters offers iron benefits without headaches. Also markets fresh roasted coffees and asserts lower prices than rivals. The Bernese Bros sign-off appears at the end.
New goods for the fair trade arrive daily. Call and see them at Barenh Bros. Ask Kuwerr and Burren for Tar Haney. The best five went cigar in the city.
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