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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
7
Large crowd at Clinton watches Freeport win 6 to 4 amid protests over umpire calls. Report recalls season opening plans for Wisconsin State League with Wausau Green Bay Oshkosh La Crosse and Madison matchups and notes Clinton’s tactics to hamper Freeport.
Fragmentary report notes Schnelwere guiding a Freeport pitcher in a dramatic moment. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret, but suggests a notable performance or influence during a game.
The Eau Claire Falls baseball squad shows rapid improvement as late week practice builds fitness. Manager Porter expects three or four new players soon and will select a strong lineup from present players including Birmingham at first base, Baker in fielding, and catchers Lynch Mulerone Amey and Compean. Watch practice at Athletic Park mornings at 10 or afternoons at 2.
The work of cutting down the training squad starts next week as the team must leave for Freeport on Wednesday. Manager Malvin faces a difficult task with a salary cap allowing only twelve or thirteen players to stay, while others must depart.
Frank J. Glenn chairman reports San Francisco relief efforts funded by Freeport unions. EB E Schmitz mayor of San Francisco replies directing funds to Jas D. Phelan for finance, with unions urged to finalize lists by next Friday. Several unions have already contributed including Retail Clerks and Steam Fitters totals.
Mrs. William Koehler learns from her sister Mrs. F UL Jones that the Massey family is alive and well after a fire destroyed Mr. Jones' office and damaged their Freeport home. They kept the remaining furniture as their 99 cent store history is noted.
The comptroller of the currency reports on April 6 show Illinois banks outside Chicago in excellent condition with total assets of 200,208,705 and loans and discounts at 119,924,118. Capital stock stands at 25,064,605 and deposits around 188,744,003, with substantial gains since January 29 and five new banks bringing the total to 348. Umbrellas repaired and recovered. T. S. Ryan, 87 Galena Street.
Frank C. Fry, former Freeport resident, writes of the 5:12 am quake and ensuing fire that tore through San Francisco. He describes shattered glass, toppled chimneys, water outages, martial law, dynamite blasts, long lines for food, and guards distributing relief as the Presidio troops helped quell the disaster.
Saturday afternoon Freeport High easily defeated Dakota Interior academy 21 to 0. Freeport pitchers Schmetzle and Best allowed few hits while Freeport drew many bases on balls and the Dakota pitcher gave up numerous free passes.
Riverton Ta postmaster G W Fouts nearly lost his life and was robbed of comfort by a chronic liver complaint. His letter credits Electric Bitters with curing jaundice and sustaining health for eleven years. The tonic, advertised at Jos Emmert’s drug store, claims to aid biliousness neuralgia and digestive ailments. 50 cents.
Classified advert offering a high grade square stock piano in first class condition with fine action and rich tone. Enquire at this office. 4-24duf
Harold E. Watt retires as editor to become managing editor of the Dixon Daily Sun. John B. Olney retires to accept assistant general manager of the Freeport Railway Light and Power Company. Ward and Olney joined Freeport two years ago and are set for new roles. Thomas F. Lawless temporarily holds the city editor position, with hope of a permanent appointment.
A compiled chronology lists notable dates from 1613 to 1898 including beheadings, wars, births, treaties, inaugurations, land transfers, fires, bankruptcies, and deaths. Notable items include 1613 Harl of Suffolk beheaded, 1789 Washington inaugurated, 1808 Louisiana transfer, 1840 Beau Brummel death, 1898 Archbishop McDonald death.
The three Rockford Woodmen camps hold a joint meeting at Camp 51 on West State Street to boost the Freeport picnic set for early June. A delegation from Freeport, the jollying committee, will attend to outline entertainment, with Rockford aiming for a large turnout and a trip to Freeport on picnic day.
The L A to B of R T will host a card party on Tuesday May 1 at 2 30 pm. Admission, including refreshments, is 15e.
After 150 years Fraunce’s tavern at Broad and Pine streets closes as a public resort. The Society of the Sons of the Revolution will convert it into a public museum, selling relics including the Round Table, muskets, and the dungeon cells with iron chains.
The advertisement asserts Mi o na stomach tablets fully cure indigestion and restore health, linking digestive weakness to nervousness and debility. It claims a signed guarantee from W. F. Jungkunt and a 60 cent price, asserting value for those with stomach troubles.
Chas Winner expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and St. Francis hospital sisters for their assistance at his mother's death.
A Livonia Missouri druggist T Dwire from Graysville reports three cured consumptives by Dr King's New Discovery now strong and well. One man, about to sell his property and move to Arizona, found no need after using the medicine. The remedy is hailed as a sure cough and cold cure and throat and lung healer. Jos Emmert offers guaranteed 65c and 1 trial bottle free.
Staver and Co offer wide selection of Oxfords in all widths and sizes from small to large to fit every customer this summer.
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