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Collector's notice announces sale of books for tax at the office. Partial text indicates a public sale of seized or delinquent items under tax collection procedures.
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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1871
Page
5
Stephenson County Taxable Property Valuation Report
The total valuation of taxable property in Stephenson County for tax purposes is 4,169,923.00 dollars, as stated in last week’s table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Out of a Job and the World of Work
A reflection on employment and idleness stressing that there is work for all if willing to work. It argues crowds and oversupply are not the cause of unemployment but idleness, urging gentlemen of leisure to act and avoid loafing. The piece notes wage cuts for the new King of Spain at $1,500,000 annually with board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agen
Freeport
Thorougly
Stephenon Street
Insurance policy offered by Orter Wright agency
Strictly reliable insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the agency of Messrs. Orter Wright, agents for the Hartford Insurance Company of New York among others. Do not fail to have them write you a policy in the soundest companies of the United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kcoxon
coOp. of
North América
Phila
Lorillard
Coompany
New York
Phenix Insurance Co
Ing. ~Co
Assota
Andes Ins.” Co
Cafo
Is Insurance Co
PepNe
Messrs. Orter'é Wright
Tha
Roursbee 9
American
New ‘York
United
Mil linery store owner invites customers to view new goods
Mrs Ferris, proprietor of a millinery and fancy goods shop in the city, reports daily arrivals of handsome new items from eastern dealers. She claims the largest, best selected stock and invites old and new customers to inspect and compare prices before buying elsewhere, relying on her long business experience.
Arctic TM Cure offered for frostbitten feet
Naff and Babcock propose a remedy named Arctic TM Cure to relieve ghillblains and frostbitten feet. Advertised as warranted in every case, with proprietors listed at 84 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Naff & Babcock
Stephenson St
Freeport
Cable cigar a hot choice from Bent line
Readable note prompts trying the Cable cigar sold by Bent, claiming it won’t burn or heat up while cooking or toasting, urging immediate use.
Arctic Cure Adverts Frosted Feet Remedy
An ad promotes Arctic Cure for frosted feet with a no cure no pay offer. Sold by Neff at 85 Stephenson Street, Freeport. The clipped text suggests a midcentury classified or patent medicine style page item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff& Babcock
Stephenson Bt
Freeport
Tele Bet
Neffmoo
Stephenson Street
Base Burning Radiator Stove For Sale
For sale 26 a Fit Rian Martin es economieal hard coal stove marketed as a base burning radiator type. Includes details from the listing and pricing hints indicating a market-ready coal stove option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rian & Martin
Teas Offered at Unprecedented Prices by OC O Best
OC O Best advertises a fine lot of teas at unprecedented prices. The notice highlights special deals and savings for shoppers seeking value on a broad selection of teas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Local steam printing office offers superior value
Persons seeking job printing are reminded that the county has the only steam printing office with multiple presses and the largest stock of material in operation. This enables faster, cheaper, and higher quality work than any competitor.
Maggie Beck’s Kentucky Wedding Met by Funeral Cortege
A fragment recalls Maggie Beck wed to the Washingtonian Corcoran in Lexington Kentucky on December 11. A funeral cortege crossed her bridal coach amid ominous superstition and a belief in death’s omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Beck
Washingtonian
Corcoran
Lexington
Vebeda
Glove packet touted as new money carrier
The article notes a new trend of using a packet in the glove to carry money and stamps, aimed at women to avoid robbery. It contrasts with older methods carried in a pocket or by a man, which were considered safer and less prone to theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
Start Life With Sunniest Outlook and Kind Actions
The speaker urges beginning life with a positive outlook and efforts to bring joy to others. By enjoying life and helping those around, it is likely someone will be the better for it.
Objectionable Word Sparks Delay in Ancient Wedding Rite
A bridesmaid causes tension at a Spig copal marriage service when a disruptive guest refuses to utter a word deemed obscene. The minister paused the ceremony until the offender complied, prompting local talk on wedding etiquette and tradition.
Obituary-like Reflections and Court Notice in One Fragment
A fragmentary text blends religious meditation on advertising in faith with a court note about Judge Brown adjournment and the appointment of I C Lawyers as Master in Chancery in place of Henry C Hype. It highlights the acceptance and satisfaction with the new appointee and references the judge’s term-end actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William .Brown
I. C. Lawyers
Henry C. Hype
Hype
Hypx
Men discuss kissing myths and the word awful vulgarism
A quoted essay mocks men who claim science proves kisses trigger desire. It notes audience belief in a flame experiment and ridicules the overuse of the word awful as a vulgar trend among the rising generation.
Gettemy Elected Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk of Senate
Robert H. Gettemy, Esq., long time county resident, was elected Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk of the Senate. The announcement notes his credentials and local ties as he assumes the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Gettemy
Senate
Ames magnate Oakes faces 5 million liabilities and 16 million assets
Hon Oakes Ames of Boston a member of Congress and leader of the Union Facile Railroad Company and Ames law Company shows liabilities near 5 000 000 and assets around 16 000 000. Creditors likely to grant a six and twelve month extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
Ames
Boston
Congress
Union Facile Railroad Company
Ames’ Law Company
New England
Iron Trot Bridges Boost County Public Confidence
Mesars King & Co of Cleveland erects Trot Bridges in the county, praised for strength durability and safety in high water. A new iron bridge across the Pecatonica at New Pennsylvania in Waddams is set for $3,000, the first of its kind here, as local papers note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
King & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Highway Commissioners
Waddams
Messrs. King & Co
Pecatonica
New Pennsylvania
Bobtown
Bargains in Dress Goods at Bigelow’s Freeport Store
The advance notice proclaims the greatest bargains in dress goods shawls blankets broadcloth cassimere and flannel for 30 days at Bigelow’s 81 Stephenson street Freeport The Chicago and Town road construction from Aurora westward to Rochelle about 42 miles is completed or nearly so
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow’s
Stephenson St. Freeport
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Chicago ‘and Town Road
Aurora
Rachelle
Kerosens Explosion Safety Device Introduced
Mr W F Fergus, general agent, unveils a new safety apparatus for kerosene lamps offering a safety escape and greatly reducing explosion risk. W F Peck will supply units for those who desire them. The device can be attached to any lamp and is already in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fergus
W.F. Peck
The Masquerade Ball at Turner Hall January 17
The notice promises a lively masquerade at Turner Hall with the Committee of Fools ensuring fun and frolic for all attendees. It vows that the season’s most entertaining affair will welcome “Everybody and his wife” to enjoy a lighthearted evening of nonsense and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Committee of Fools
Cuba with Pen and Pencil by Samuel Hazard
Publishers Pitkin and Parker announce a new 600 page book on Cuba by Samuel Hazard with 20 full page cuts and 293 other illustrations. The work covers Cuban life, scenery, and patriots as Cuba pursues independence from Spain. Agents are being recruited to sell the subscription edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitkin & Parker
Dearborn St
Chicago
Samuel Hazard
Cuba
Nazard
Spain
Hazard
Mark ‘Twain
Col Hicks of Minneapolis Visits River City Soldiers’ Group
Col Henry G Hicks formerly of the 93d Illinois Volunteers visits the local Soldiers Monument Association and joins with payment. A county board of supervisors members Mr Lup and Mr Woopworth visited the building committee, seeking a handsome county building in Davis County, but did not find it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Hicks
Minneapolis
Minnesota
93D
Ilingigs
Putnant
Soldiers’ Monument Association
My. J.C. Lup
L. P. Woopworth
Jo Daylegs County Board of Supervisors
Daviess County
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THOR
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Geo
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CO. O
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Meat Market
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Romper Bro
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Dickey
Will
Kemper
Euillery
Sala
Walton
Si Nosed Stephenson St
Liebig
John R. Wagner
Carroll Street
J.B. Delhauer
Gentle Annie
Anna
Opera ‘Honge
Mebraary Ae
F& Young
Alpker
Scienice
Morrison County
City Crockery Store
Brewster House
Union
Peoria
O. H. Little’s
Howard House
George Ruston
Butter and Ego Depot
Galena Street
van Buren
Exchange- Sts
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