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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1871
Page
5
An advertisement from Sumnen and Martin touts Cook Stoves with a promise of lower prices than any house in the Northwest. The notice emphasizes guaranteed savings and directs buyers to the shop at 26.
Fresh groceries and provisions are always available at E. L. Cronkrite's store on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank. Goods are delivered promptly to any part of the city at no extra charge and are guaranteed to be as recommended with prices fair and reasonable.
For sale. Groceries good new and cheap at Best's store located 151 Stephenson Street. Local shoppers urged to visit for fresh inventory and low prices today.
An advertisement proclaims a coal stove as the only real desirable model, claiming it embodies first-class quality and grows in favor daily. Demand exceeds supply with the product for sale at 26-tf Lawy er and Burchard's. Mrs. M. M. Sheetz advertises patterns by Bud Trick.
Farmers are urged to consign crops to O. C. Best who advertises paying the highest price for produce. The notice stresses prompt settlement and trusted market access for local growers.
John R. Wagner, a skilled taxidermist in the city, announces a class for beginners. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at his Carroll Street residence, showing a collection of stuffed birds. Terms are reasonable and interested learners may call at J. B. Delhauer’s Grocery or Neff & Babcock’s Drug Store on Stephenson Street.
Kemper's European Dining Hall, replacing J Mayer & son and Geo 8 Dickey, rapidly becomes the citys most popular dining hall. Rooms are well fitted, staff attentive, and tickets issued to regular boarders with twenty-one numbers for twenty-one meals at seven dollars. Meals can be served any time, with beefsteak ham and eggs buckwheat cakes oysters game or any request. Farmers find Kemper's a reliable square meal during the alge season.
Local shoe dealer Smythe's offers Reynold's U. T. K Button and Polish Gaiters and a full range of Misses and children's footwear. Also men’s boots from top makers at low prices. Goods are marked to a gold standard. Corner Store Fry's Block promotes Reynolds line.
Collector's tax books are offered for sale at this office. Prices and editions available on request.
The advertisement touts a photographer on Stephenon Street corner of Exchange, offering pictures of any size and style. It claims thorough understanding and mastery of the art, promising unrivalled tone and finish, while maintaining very low prices.
Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with the best steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They claim to keep the best market in the city.
An advertising blurb urges readers to try the Cable cigar sold by Best, claiming it cannot be beat. The message emphasizes immediate action and confidence in the product.
Persons seeking job printing are reminded the office operates the county’s only steam printing plant with multiple presses and a large stock of materials. This enables cheaper, better, and faster work than competitors.
Good news to all. No more climbing stairs to get your pictures taken. Call at McHenry's new gallery on First Floor Nov 110 Stephenson street. You can get every style of picture known to the art. Large lot of this year’s canned for it to be sold cheap by ERT.
An old catalog style note promotes the Habana Cigar Jenny Lind kept by 0. QO as the best cigar in the city. The line ends with a cryptic 26 and no further details.
The agency of Messrs Porter and Wright offers property insurance with policies from top United States companies including North American of New York. Applicants are urged to have them prepare a policy with this reputable insurer.
Mrs Ferris, proprietor of a city millinery and fancy goods shop, announces a display of the latest arrivals from eastern importers. She invites old customers and new patrons to view her stock and compare prices, promising satisfaction through long experience.
Let it be understood that the base burning radiator is the most economical hard coal store in the market for sale at 26 UMNER and MARTIN.
A local notice highlights a fine lot of teas offered by O C Best at unprecedented prices. The item promises good value for buyers seeking quality blends.
Mr Joseph Scott a breeder near Crane's Grove sold twenty two Poland China or Magic Hogs to Samuel Baile y Esq. The pigs averaged thirteen and a half months and about four hundred thirty pounds. A standout pig at eighteen months weighed seven hundred thirty six pounds. A one year old weighed four hundred fifty four pounds and a seven month old weighed three hundred pounds. The writer challenges others to beat these figures.
Mr Godfrey Vought living near Crane's Grove sold seventy six hogs of Poland China and Berkshire breeds. The hogs averaged eighteen and a half months old and weighed three hundred and forty two pounds. John Haley of Buckeye sold eight hogs to John F. Smith of this city. The eight hogs averaged sixteen months old and weighed four hundred seven pounds.
Oliver recounts delivering a wrapped box to a lonely home and finding many doughnuts mince pies and pumpkin pies inside. The narrator praises the generous donor and hopes she lives a thousand years as thanks are given for the thoughtful victuals.
The Daily Journal notes Matilda Fletcher’s first appearance in the cast with a vivid review. It praises her clear, forceful delivery, noble character, and engaging presence likening her to Anna B. Dickinson. Her Iowa editor role and Durand-area parents are mentioned as context.
Fry's Hall has been leased for twenty years by the city's Masonic bodies and will be remodeled into a premier Masonic Hall. The Odd Fellows plan to rent the old Masonic hall in Munn's Block.
Maj. I. C. Lawver opens a law office above Pelton and Co. on Stephenson street. Meacham and Lawver dissolve part of their partnership with Meacham keeping the Fry's block office.
An event at McNamara's showcases Thupha and Valises on 41w6 with limited readable details. The brief notes attendance and potential display or sale of items. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
The ad notes a medicinal product for chillblains offered by Neff and Bab cock druggists located at 85 Stephenson streets Freeport Till 86.tf.
Mr William L Beebe weighed two Durham bills last Saturday one was 1800 pounds three years old on March 20 the other 1097 pounds one year old weighed last Saturday The bills sold to George Thompson Clerk of the County Court for 200 dollars The Pork Worm discovery by Dr Kendall in America cited Also notice Freeport Voyages meet at new Armory over Krohn's tobacco store Monday evening Jan 30 1871 at 74 oclock Minutes call business of importance.
Printed bills show two administrator sales during the past week. Sam's Funk sale takes place Tuesday February 7 1871 three miles northwest of Dakota Wisconsin conducted by L Heise administrator. Martin Heise deceased sale scheduled Thursday February 2 1871 at the residence of Martin Heise three miles north of Bobtown.
A Rockford visit saw a committee from local Masonic bodies including M D Chamberlin R Little Capt William Young and others tour the new Masonic Hall and the city. They were hosted by John R Porter and C I Horseman and enjoyed sleigh rides before returning home. A Jersey girl and her lover staged a humorous saddle race with a bold rematch leading to the lady’s victory.
A quirky note recalls Cincinnati ladies painting blue veils on skin yet scolded by a physician for improper placement. The Little Emma silver mine in Utah sells for 1.2 million to the Bank of California, with ownership traced to Mr. Chisholm and his sons, formerly Chicago printers, from Elgin Illinois proceeds.
The Lanark Banner has discontinued publication due to hard times. Readers are urged to support the paper by subscribing and paying. Jay George P. Rowell & Co. changes its paper to a weekly titled American Newspaper Reporter and Advertisers Gazette.
A fragment notes a shopkeeper at McNamara's moving boots and shoes to Brown House opposite the old stand. It mentions an out-West lover and a verse about courtship, with references to Mrs Me M Sheats and a removed store location.
The weekly reader list shows names of persons who bravely paid subscriptions during the past week. Who comes next in line for renewal and continued support of the journal.
The Freeport Lyceum met January 21 1871 with F C Winslow in the chair A O Warner gave an address on The Great West The evening’s debate opposed granting public lands to railroad monopolies The next topic favors free trade as beneficial to the country with John G Oyler John R Hanley F C Winslow for and A C Warner George Molenehen and W H Eb Stout against The president was authorized to challenge the High School Lyceum to a joint debate Adjourned next Saturday at 74 o clock A O Warner Secretary
Fruuvony JOURNAL office advertises all job work with guaranteed satisfaction or no charge. Prices claimed as low as the lowest and work as good as the best. Orders by mail accepted.
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