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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1882
Page
4
Local items include public meetings and excur sions, such as a Winnebago county supervisor meeting for building costs around 10 000, a Ladies Christian Temperance Union gathering, and a special excursion to Peoria. Church notices, marriages, and community events fill the page along with reports on bridge work, orders of the Freeport Circle No 3, and various social visits.
Residents at Howard's Lake and Freeport report various moves and activities. Lewis Hughes sails for New York. Miss Stevens and Miss Mamie Stevens attend Nome School. H Burchard leaves for Washington to draft an annual metals report. Freeport merchants expand stock. local sales and land transfers noted. Dakota College announces terms and schedules opening September 25 1882 with board and tuition details.
Choice Sugar Cured Hams sliced or whole Pieces Dried Devt and Canned Meats in great variety Burret Bros.
Our stock of boots and shoes is the most complete for fall and winter trad at prices that defy competition call before buying Chas A McNamara Co Opposite Mrs W A Stevens Just opened new ladies lace collars and finery also children's collars and embroideries Walton Choice Green River Coffee 124 cents per pound Burren Bros Syrup Factory offers steady winter employment for good men Veiller Jayne Co J A Smiths soda fountain is running Carpets latest styles on exhibition at Maynard Fresh made candy at J R Sairn Boots shoes trunks and valises at low prices Chas Ah McNamara Co Opposite Mrs W A Stevens Pure ground spices adulterated at Burnett Bros Opened new style Ingrain Tapestries and body Brussels Carpets at Waltons
An assorted Freeport page lists Al Baumgarten advertising imported beers including Seipp's Salvator and Kuhnbacher, with delivery options, plus nearby promotions: 30 percent off Summer Hosiery at It Pays to Trade, J.T. Smith fresh fruit daily, Burren Bros Roller Process Pour price, Planthasts agency note, and Ayer's Ague Cure touting malaria relief and claimed antidote status.
Fresh Roasted Rio Santos and Java coffees offered with claim of constant freshness and full flavor at lower prices than rivals. Burnett Bros markets tonic claim and pall trade goods. Maynard promotes children’s dresses and Benson’s lists white dresses below wholesale. Crystal ice supply ad urges purchase from local supplier.
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