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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1907

Page

2

Personal notices list residents' daily travel and visits

A. Parsons spends the day in Chicago. F. M. Gund transacts business in Chicago. Mrs. Massner returns to Brookville. A. H. Eisenhower conducts business at Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Dailey flies to Chicago. W. W. Smythe handles affairs at Byron. Miss Bessie Ellis visits Freeport relatives. M. J. Hanley travels to Elgin. Miss Beryle Bucher heads to Fairchild Wis for a week. Mrs. K. B. Mitchell returns from Minneapolis. B. F. Brubaker visits daughter in Indianapolis. Mrs. J. C. Markham visits Chicago. William Lichtenberger returns to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Walton go to Cambridge Ohio. John Massner returns to Shannon. Mr. and Mrs. Pattison head to Squab Lake Wis. Mrs. Alice Reakitt visits then leaves for Detroit. William Rudisell returns to Brookville. Charles Karnell to Ganark for Mt. Carroll Lanark baseball. Miss Edna Ditzler, Miss Fern Lahre visit Savanna. Ada Walton leaves for Cambridge Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Schillinger return to Moline. Mrs. Addie Peck and Miss Ruth White with C. I. Roscoe visit Prospect terrace. Mrs. BE 1 Kuter and children depart for Shannon. Henry and Mrs. Roth attend funeral in Monroe. Rev. F. M. Davis leaves for Jamestown exposition. Mrs. Davis and Marion accompany to Fro Wayne Indian. Simon Hoefer family begin extended eastern trip via Toledo Buffalo New York Washington Jamestown exposition and Salona Pa.

F. M. Gund Chicago Massner Brookville A. H. Eisenhower Mt. Carroll Eugene Dailey W. W. Smythe Byron Bessie Ellis Rockford Freeport M. J. Hanley Elgin Beryle Bucher Fairchild Wis K. B. Mitchell Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka B. F. Brubaker Howard Figg Indianapolis J. C. Markham William Lichtenberger Douglas Pattison Squab Lake Wisconsin Alice Reakitt Allentown George Blust Detroit Mich William Rudisell Charles Karnell Ganark Lanark Ada Walton Owoso Thomas Walton Cambridge Ohio Martin Schillinger Moline A.L. Clark Lincoln Avenue Addie Peck Ruth White Dowaginc C. I. Roscoe Roscoe Prospect Terrace Kuter Aurora C. Smith Troquois Street Shannon Henry Roth Monroe Mr. Roth Lewis Roth Simon Hoefer Toledo Buffalo New York Washington Salona

Buck-Jen Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff Businessman

C G Hays of Bluff Missouri urges that Buck-Jen s Arnica Salve is the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds or piles. He says he has used it and knows what he is talking about. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, 25 cents.

C. G. Hays Bluff, Mo Buck- Jen Joseph Emmert

Walnut Street Improvements Notice to Utility Owners

Notice to parties with water gas or sewer connections on Walnut Street to contact the assessor at once. Ambiguous names appear garbled but the action is to reach out regarding the street work and establish service responsibilities.

Walnut Gtfeng

GRAFT SUPREME IN PAUL FAIR'S TOWN

A long letter from Paul J. Pair describes life in Para Brazil and the Amazon port's commerce. He criticizes oppressive duties and gaping tariffs, notes tropical climate, local culture, and transport. He previews possible return to the United States, citing poor working conditions.

Paul Fair

Discount urged at W. O. Wrights shoe store

A local promo news snippet promotes a 20 percent discount at W. O. Wrights shoe store. It encourages shoppers to visit the outlet for savings and mentions the sale period ending soon.

W. O. Wright

Disch Hammers Home Hit In Canners Victory

Opportune batting sparked a splendid game for the Canners. Cassibone showed nerve by pitching against locals as lead grows in pennant chase.

Cassibone

Freeport Dominates Madison as Canners Rally Past Senators

Freeport secures ninth win in ten as Cassibone takes mound against Madison Senators. Disch blasts two homers and drives in four as Freeportwide offense explodes with three doubles and a fielding gem by Cook.

Baseball box score and pitching notes for Freeport vs Madison

A fragmented box score records Freeport and Madison scoring and fielding details. Darrah and Warhop pitched with multiple batters, while Cassibone and Stark contributed hits and errors noted in the outdated summary.

Freeport Defeats Senators 4 1 In Sloppy Nine

Freeport capitalized on early errors by the Senators and won 4 to 1 behind Scott’s strong pitching. Grimes tossed eight innings for Freeport with support lacking in the first three frames as Ireland and company aided the visitors with baserunners and miscues. The Madison club cleaned up after the third, limiting Freeport to a lone run, while Schoonhoven and Delvin drove in key scorers to seal the contest.

Darrah Warhop Madfeon Shatth Baker Aboi Lefste Whitmore Lang Smith Cook Miller Freeport Madison Barlow Wapom Cassibone Pases W. Prhop Delvin Stark Tando Reptelen Warhon Cansihon Rye Hainti Carsalbone Cassihone Hases Fiske Disch Ireland Schoonhoven Casarbone Senate Wmpire—Anderson Senators Grimes Madison Bunch Bunch Scott Scotty Sduaten Irel Ind An Piske Risseeesee Eevee Ot Stark Esac Eee Tor OKO C.essees AB. R. FE PO ALTE Rogers Then Shauh Raker Leiste Grimes Ltd Touble Dish Lehnenhoven

Sunday games elsewhere highlight Wisconsin baseball action

In Eau Claire La Crosse lost 4 to 2 after Bond muffed Moore's sixth inning throw. In Fond du Lac Oshkosh won with two runs in the seventh, while Green Bay beat Wausau 2 to 1 as Lang limited Green Bay to one hit.

Caimes Freeport Madison Eau Claire la Crosse Fond du Lac Oshkosh Green Bay Wausau L. Pet Ava Oshkosh I Eau Claire Jean Claire Wis Bond Moore Mberly

Fond du Lac Beats Oshkosh In Low-Scoring Clash

At Fond du Lac on Saturday Oshkosh won 3 to 1 after three runs in three innings while Fond du Lac managed seven hits in four innings for one run. Green Bay edged Wausau 6 to 5 as Francis faltered in the sixth, a game marked by errors and miscues on both sides. Batteries listed for Oshkosh Zook and teammates. Green Bay used Miller and Pierces among others.

Fond du Lac Oshkosh Wis At. H. FE Dou Zook Ual Tsaeges Ean Green Bay Wausau Francis Woausiaa UD Bea Miller Liasy Pierces Francis Parish Oth

Eau Claire Rally Sparks Late Runs in Brief Win

In Eau Claire Wisconsin on a summer day the score stood 2 to 5 against Eau Claire in the eighth inning when Eau Claire tallied three runs on two singles and two doubles off Hastings. The rally closed the gap but left Eau Claire short of a comeback.

Eau Claire la Crosse Wis Aug. O Hastings

Unclear scoreboard event involving Flynn and Batley

Fragmentary report notes Flynn contributing to a late score on a wild pitch for Hastings and Batley scoring the winning run. Mentions Medwitzky with three two baggers and a triple in multiple at bats. Details on teams La Crosse and Hau Claire appear jumbled with unreadable scores and names.

Flynn Hastings Batley Medwitzky

Freeport Baseball Schedule and Standings Update

Freeport leaves for Madison for three games against the Senators Monday to Wednesday, then opens a three game series in Green Bay on Thursday. La Crosse slumps after a loss to Lynch's Tigers, Hawley and Um pire Bush suspend after Eau Claire incident, Wausau rises to second place, and July 6 to today Freeport percent shifts from .660 to .662 with 18-9 in that span. About 2,700 attended the last LaCrosse Freeport games in this city.

Freeport Madison Senators Green Bay Batch Baya Oshkosh Wausau Fon du Lac Canabers Lynch Tigers Hawley Killian Bush Eau Claire la Crosse A Crosse Bi Pointe Wadaie Watson Fergerson

Dixon Browns Defeat Crescents In Tight 4 3 Victory

Dixon Saturday afternoon edged the Crescents 4 to 3 as the Dixon Browns claimed the win. The local team, led by a 21 year old, features players with Wisconsin league experience including Blake from Belvidere and the Woodyatts who previously chased Wisconsin association opportunities. Young pitched well for the Crescents, allowing few hits and scattering them. The Crescents vow a rematch to settle the rivalry with a stronger showing.

Dixon Crescents Dixon Browns Browns Wisconsin Blake Belvidere Hall Claire Woodyatts

Freeport White Sox rout Monticello on their grounds

Freeport White Sox defeated Monticello 8 to 1 yesterday on the lat ter's grounds. Harris pitched well and the Sox showed all around strong play. Lineup included E. Harris Calam Munda Dubs Waldecker A Grant D Grant Richter R Harris Cavannaugh opposed by Brodhead.

Freeport White Sox Monticello Sox Harris E. Harris Calam Munda Dubs Waldecker A. Grant D. Grant Richter R. Harris Cavannaugh Brodhead

Burdetts Beat Shannon Independent 4–3 in Close Game

The Burdetts, an amateur ball team from the city, defeated Shannon Independent 4 to 3 Sunday afternoon in a closely contested contest.

Burdetts Shannon

Umpire Bush Is Released in Eau Claire

President Moll of the State league visited Eau Claire yesterday and today amid news that umpire Bush has been released. The events reflect changes in officiating leadership within the league and potential impacts on upcoming games.

Bush Eau Claire Wis Moll State League

Game Tonight At Barlot's Park Twilight League Matchup

At Barlot's Park this evening the Twilight league brings together the Sant and Fuet M. E. teams for a baseball game.

Barlot's Park Sant and Fuet M. E

Eau Claire Catcher Watson Marries Local Woman

Eau Claire August 4 catcher Watson of the Eau Claire team wed Misa Olga Grotte of the city last night in a small ceremony. The event unites two local sports figures. Watson plays behind the plate for Eau Claire while Grotte is from the area.

Eau Claire Catcher Watson Misa Olga Grotte

Jumped Boarders Apprehended In Rockford

Jack Nonning and his wife were arrested Saturday in Rockford by city officers and brought back to Freeport by Chief Henry Silk. They had been staying at the Colvin house and left town without paying their board bill. At a Saturday night hearing before Magistrate Bentley they were held to the grand jury under bonds of $40 each, which they could not furnish, and they settled the bill with Mr. Buffington of the Colvin house.

Jack Nonning Rockford Henry Silk Freeport Nonning Colvin House Bentley Grand Jury Buffington

Bank Clerk Edward Selle Starts 325 Mile Walk to Springfield

Edward Selle a bank clerk from Freeport began a long distance walking outing. The Bloomington Journal notes he left Sunday for Springfield Illinois, a 325 mile trek described as a businessman's peculiar leisure. He is the subject of a local entertain overnight event hosted by Panta graph Bloomington promising coverage of his walk.

Edward Salle Springfield Iil Journal Bloomington Freeport Edwin H. Selle

Highland Park Attracts Crowds Despite Threatening Weather

Large afternoon crowd at Highland Park yesterday faced weather threats that kept the evening turnout lighter. The park continues to grow in favor under Manager Youngs as he works to make it one of the west’s leading amusement destinations.

Highland Park Youngs

Adam Vogt Inspecting Henry Vogt Plant Enthusiastic

Adam Vogt secretary and treasurer of Henry Vogt Machine Co visited the city to inspect the Ice Plant installed for Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Co and expressed strong enthusiasm for his firm’s work.

Adam Vogt Henry Vogt Machine Company Artificial

Market Quotations and Stockyard Prices Summary

Chicago board of trade closing quotations show Sept wheat at 61 1/2 cents, Sept corn 16 1/4, Sept oats 44 cents, Sept pork 18.42, Sept ribs 9.15, Sept lard 8 8.72. Union stock yards reports cattle 23,000 steady, beef prices 34.40 to 37.50, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.90, hogs 36,000 strong with light 6.05 to 6.50, mixed butchers 6.00 to 6.45, sheep 20,000 steady 3.50 to 5.75.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

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