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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

2

Freemason Calendar For August Meetings

Masonic bodies list together with stated communications for the month. Fixcosior Lodge 97 holds meetings on the first and second Fridays. Evergreen Lodge 170 meets on the first and third Fridays. Freeport Chapter 2 Royal Arch Masons convenes on the first and third Tuesdays. Freeport Council 3 Royal and Select Masters meets on the second Tuesday. Freeport Commandery 7 Knights Templar holds conclaves on the first and third Wednesdays.

Freeport Commandery No K. T

Vacation Forwarding For Journal Subscribers

Notice to subscribers: seasonal travel means paper forwarding to summer addresses. Leave address at the office or call phone 25 for both systems. Addresses can be changed as often as desired with no extra charge. Half the vacation pleasure is reading happenings at home.

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Personal social notes from Freeport and nearby

Local notes list numerous residents and visitors, including Mrs Jere Sweeney in Savanna, A J Goddard en route to Chicago, M J Hanley in Elgin, Dr M M Baumgartner heading to Madison, W T Rawleigh in Chicago, and many others visiting, returning home, or traveling to cities such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison, Minn., and Iowa. The item records brief movements and social visits across Illinois and neighboring states.

Local greetings and visits across Illinois and Iowa

Turning to their home in Buffalo Rav O G Unangat left for Orangeville this morning. Miss Eva Armour of LaPorte Indiana visits sister Mrs. WwH Irvin. Mrs W H Shons and children spent Thursday at Mt Carroll. Miss Lou Chamberlain returned to Chicago after visiting her mother. Stewart Graham of Douglas Arizona arrived to visit his parents on Grove Street. Mrs W H Boyd and daughter Mary Edna of Le Mars visit Mrs Jenness then plan a trip to Freeport Illinois to visit her twin sister.

Lee Gilbert Madison Grace Trotter Orangeville E. J. Woodruff George Strick Lanark M. Emmert Dunlap Iowa Carl Scrogin Minneapolis Katherine Gingrich Chicago Edith Jones Batavia Joe E. Sibley H.S. Ensign Rutland A.C. Clark Muscatine P. J. Butler St Paul Minn William A. Ford Rockford Lillian Geib Jett New York City Phillip J. Geib Harry Wasson Alice Wasson Emily Martin Mies Grace Algona Mayme Kneff Janesville Wnh W. H. Shons Mt. Carroll Lou Chamberlain G.S. Chamberlain Stewart Graham Douglas, Ariz George W. Graham Grove Street Waterloo Courier W. H. Boyd Mary Edna le Mars

Local meetings and events dominate town agenda

The board of education meets tonight and the Trades and Labor Council will install officers. Knights of Columbus host a family picnic next Sunday at Forest Park for members and families. The Old Settlers and Soldiers Association of Green County holds its annual picnic at Monroe on Wednesday, August 71st. Embury’s official board meets this evening at o o'clock in the church lower room with full attendance urged. Lanark’s canning factory to launch soon. the machinery tested and ready and raw materials available for the season.

Trades and Labor Council Knights of Columbus Forest Park Old Settlers’ and Soldiers’ Association of Green County Monroe Board of Embury

Lena Budget Social Roundup in Lena Nebraska

Irma Dell Stevens of Nora visited Marion King yesterday. Georgia Hotchkiss was surprised at her home for a pleasant evening. Nellie Snider returned home to visit her mother Mrs Lucy Snider. Cora Lantzer of Freemont and her niece Florence Heitzer of Hoopster are guests of Mrs George Lantzer and daughter. I K Friedley and family arrived from Mt Morris to visit George Daws. Mrs Harnest Snyder hosted a party east of town. Myrtle Preston of Walnut Illinois left for Dixon with Mrs H L Newby. Camp meeting plans ramp up as the association braces for a historic event. E C Cooper left for Chicago. Ella Eisley returned to Freeport after a two week visit.

Lena Irma Dell Stevens Nora Marion King Georgia Hotchkiss Nellie Snider Lucy Snider Cora Lantzer Freemont Mich Florence Heitzer Hoopster Colo George

Paul Fair Plans Return From South America

Dr. J F Fair received a letter from his son Paul who has been in South America since April and says he will probably return home soon. He cites health concerns and climate as reasons to cut his stay and notes the museum project under government management remains imperfect and unlikely to meet its hoped success.

J. F. Fair Paul South America

Robbery at Highland Park Billiard Room

A young man robbed the Highland Park billiard and pool room yesterday afternoon after the rear door was left unlocked. He entered, rifled a cash register of about $4, admitted guilt when confronted with evidence, and was released upon promising to repay Danek the sum stolen.

Highland Park Danek

Disorderly conduct arrest reported in Freeport case

Joseph Crotty Coneraly residing in Freeport was arrested shortly before dinner this morning charged with disorderly conduct. Returning home he found both doors locked and after breaking in discovered several people with his wife. He will be given a hearth before Magistrate Bentley.

Joseph Crotty Deast Freeport Bentley

Card of Thanos Expresses Thanks for Support

The Siems family thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy after the bereavement. John Siems, Bred Siems, Frank Siems, Mavis Anna origins and relatives convey gratitude to those who offered comfort and aid.

John Siems Bred Siems Frank Siems Mavis Anna

Ogle County Contestant Wins Diamond Medal in Oratorical

Dixon tb Aug v-Lauwis Wasser of Polo in Ogle county won the diamond medal in the oratorical contest at the Ruckiver Cinutauqua yesterday.

Ogle County Dixon

King’s New Discovery Ad Claims Cough Cure

Otsego Journal editor Van M Diets of Gilbertsville endorses King's New Discovery as the inmost popular remedy in Otsego County and a family friend for lung and throat diseases. The ad guarantees infallible cough relief, with a trial bottle offered free and prices listed at 60 cents and 1.60.

Otsego County van. M. Diets Otsego Gilbertsville King Joseph Emmert

Evans Pitches Well as Freeport Wins A Classic

Freeport defeated Eau Claire five to one yesterday at Taylor’s park as Evans pitched six scoreless innings and allowed only two hits. Bud vans and Kumm started for the opponents. Evans dominated with six strikeouts while Freeport’s bats broke through late, Stark and Delvin delivering key hits and Schoonhoven scoring on a late double. The win keeps Freeport ahead in the standings and enhances Jack Warhop’s rising profile with Chicago interest mentioned by the Chicago Record-Herald.

Freeport Eau Claire Taylor's Park Canners Persimmons Tigers Bud"’ Vans Kumm Evans Lippert Fiske Stark Schoonhoven Barlow Watson Umm Texas Delgin Seehoenhoven Ives Delvin Stuart Pree Norton AB RIE PO A. I Treland U OU Iske Vn Stark Cy Cee O & O FO Ybec.e Sbo.ce A. Ugach Fea Chadre- AB. Roe Poa.te. Lippert O'Leary Lynch Reason Iberdy I. Oes Burke Wees O DB Freeport Ooo Fda Claire Iske Dedvin Wwe Delyin Iavans Wun Keeport Isau Claire Lavans Narain Waetsan Kirst Ireland Diseh Litebert Kunin Lynes de Iktmin Stalen Biases Lyes Jwiske Flancey Eyieb Sacrifce O'Beary Jack Warhop Chicago Record-Herald Warhop White Sox Erin Jack the Record-Herald Scott Darrah Senators Disch Roy Fiske Kamm Tommy Asmussen Asmussen Louie Tommy” Stark Hawley Madison Young

Stephenson County Fair Promises Big Year Ahead At Taylor Park

The Stephenson county fair opens in early September at Taylor's park with a three day program featuring special free attractions on September 4 5 and 6. James Rezner secretary announces a wide exhibitor draw including poultry swine sheep cattle and school exhibits with liberal premiums and a 1000 purse for speed events. The educational department will showcase pupil work with essays on Stephenson county birds trees and farming topics and entries must be filed in advance with classes and lot numbers assigned.

James Rezner Stephenson County Fair Taylor's Park Stephenson County Rezner Northern Minors Agricultural Society Grove American Trotting Association Agricultural Association

Madison Visits Freeport In Hockey Series Preview

Notes of the game describe Freeport sweeping Eau Claire while Madison won three of four from La Crosse. Hawley questions Madison's chances, and a talk with Pink is suggested. Madison arrives for a three game series, with Freeport deemed capable of a strong showing despite Madison’s improvements.

Freeport Eau Claire Pet Bee la Crosse Pee Eee Wausau Tee Oshkoshwa Hau Claire Rreen Bay Madison Bee Fond du Lae Madison la Crosse Hawley Pink

Madison Wins as La Crosse Protest Sparks Air of Doubt

A windy Madison baseball day features strong fielding by Treland and a standout Fiske with three safeties. Pitcher Knolles faces protest from La Crosse claiming Brooklyn ties as Madison defeats La Crosse 5 to 4 in a postponed game.

Madison la Crosse Wis Knolles Brooklyn R. H. E. Madison K Knolles Smith Young, Baillies Killian

Umpire Ollie Anderson Arrives for Madison Series

The article notes umpire Ollie Anderson arrives with the Madison team and will stay for the Madison series. It criticizes President Moll for assigning him to Freeport games, calls it a nuisance, and hopes Anderson proves satisfactory during the series.

Ollie’ Anderson Madison Moll Freeport Anderson

Madison claims DuChien rights over LaCrosse

Manager Howard Cassibone of the Madison Senators says second baseman DuChien now with LaCrosse belongs to Madison. National Secretary J H Farell confirms Madison’s first claim, sparking protests over games LaCrosse won while DuChien played there. Cassibone plans to sell DuChien’s contract to LaCrosse. standings may be affected only for games played after the claim notice.

Howard Cassibone Madison Senators Cassibone DuChien LaCrosse Aggregation

Crescent Baseball Team Sets Weekend Schedule

The Crescent amateur club travels to Polo today for a game before heading to Dixon to face Dixon Browne on Saturday. Lineup includes Young, Seitz, Meisapbaugh at first, Cavenaugh at second, Kurz at short, Preidag at sixth, Griffin in left, Baungarten in center, Schmelzle in right, with other listed players.

Crescent Polo Dixon Dixon Browne i Young Pi Seitz Ei Meisapbaugh Cavenaugh Kurz Preidag Griffin Baungarten Schmelzle

The Limit of Life Revealed by Leading Scientists

The most eminent medical scientists unify that life span can be extended beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. A critical period between ages 60 and 60 demands careful body care to avoid shortening longevity. Electric Bitters touted as Nature's best helper after 40, a tonic revitalizing all organs, guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, 60 cents. Read the Journal's want column.

Nature Joseph Emmert

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