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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International union for its use of graphic Meti in union labor across its ts and mechanical departments, reflecting cooperative industry practices.
Freeport Baseball association directors remove Nicolas Malven from management and appoint William Moriarity as new manager. Moriarity praised as player and skipper, aims to restore winning form. Malven may stay as pitcher. Tommy Sullivan to handle team on Galena trip. results noted for Saturday and yesterday's games across several cities.
Green Bay Wisconsin, Aug i Rain halted the Beloit game as Green Bay dominated with a shutout. Beloit was blanked in order through innings. A double header is scheduled for tomorrow with Schulbkowsk and Comins leading Beloit and Bubser Buckwalter for Green Bay.
W H Anderson state secretary of the Anti-Saloon league spoke at First Presbyterian on the temperance cause. He outlined a flying squadron plan, noted aims to raise 100000 to fight opponents, and urged churches statewide to organize for local option legislation. He cited Chicago conditions, support from Governor Deneen and State's Attorney Heary, and predicted a sweeping victory.
In Wausau Wisconsin on August 6 Waunusau beat Freeport 2 to 0 amid muddy conditions. Later Freeport defeated Wausau 7 to 4 with Meade Garlick and Miller delivering key plays. A separate friendly match saw Freeport Independents battle New Drexels of Rockford, with Dick winning on strong pitching and Mertz lighting up the bases.
At Oshkosh Wisconsin on August 5 bad judgment on bases cost Oshkosh the game. LaCrosse won with an 8 to 2 tally as Oshkosh totaled 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 in the final innings. Players Warnes Stoare Kilian and Volen were noted for Oshkosh while LaCrosse’s Kilian starred.
The Chicago Sunday Tribune examines a burgeoning Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball Clubs season. It notes Powers guiding a six club circuit toward two eight club leagues with Beloit Green Bay La Crosse Oshkosh Wausau Freeport and others involved. It highlights early season struggles, rising fan support, and potential player movement to higher leagues while predicting future northern and southern circuits.
A Knights of Columbus group announces a special meeting to be held this evening. Members are advised to attend as agenda items include upcoming events and organizational matters.
Regular readers planning a summer move should arrange to have The Journal mailed to a chosen U S post office without extra charge. The paper will be redirected as needed, ensuring prompt, regular delivery throughout the summer months.
Springfield Aug 7 The state board of prison industries reports profitable operation under the convict labor law. Since July 1 the board moved from 250 to 656 school furniture orders, with Joliet penitentiary warden Murphy stating all orders can be filled. Clothing and hosiery factories at Chester penitentiary run full time, boosting staff from 39 to 89. The board plans winter clothing and boot production for all state institutions, with sixty days notice required before filling orders. Four charitable institutions have not yet submitted estimates.
Edward Scanlan a teamster was arrested on cruelty to animals charges filed by Humane Officer B F Brubaker after a dispute over a horse. Brubaker claims the horse was abused, while Scanlan says the animal was a colt and he was sitting on it to keep it from running away after a buggy tipped. The case was continued to Friday morning, with Scanlan promising to seek a warrant for Bert Holbrook who allegedly kicked him.
The following have been selected as petit jurors for the September term of the circuit court. Loran William Kuhlemeier, D. L. Mitchell, Jacob Aurand. Freeport William Molter, Robert O'Brien, Peter Metagar, Fred Christen, Fred A. Gross, Emil Molter, Arthur 8S. Schmid, Miles J. Hamin, Henry M. Serf, Arthur F. Winters, Albert Vick, Albert Bardell, Williard Bowers. Oneco Brooks Yarger. Winslow Charles Vaughn, Wilfred Kennedy. West Point William Dileher, Walter Hopp, Wilmot Leckington, George Davis. Waddams Henry Kleckler, Frank Brickner, Ephriam Leiphart, Kent George Keister. Buckeye James Adams. Harlem Herman Omegerd, Rob't Barnes. Dakota William Griffin. Silver Creek Jacob Eder Jr.
G A Spenn went to Galion Ohio on no visit. G A Rhode transacts business at Lena today. Dr E E McKay returned from Chicago. Patrick Wall visits Lena. Clayton Harting of Woodstock visits his parents in Freeport. Edward Lied and family return from Dixon assembly. Charles Frank and son Pam of Cedarville visit Freeport. Rev E Baese of Elizabeth Tk stays with Rev A C Trandeck. W H Goodrich of Pearl City visits Freeport. Mr and Mrs KK D King of Chilga guests at O W Dorman. Miss Lulu Landner returns from Milwaukee and Chicago. Mr and Mrs A T F Banner go to Minocqua Wisconsin for several weeks. Misses Emma Ela and Mary Stoskopf return from eastern tour.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for sick or teething babies, claiming it makes infants strong and active. The notice quotes 85 cents and is attributed to Joseph Emmert at 87 Galena Street, with a playful warning about Bick and Afflicted Charlie, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C Nada, being very ill.
Camp meeting at Lena opens Thursday for ten days with electric lights illuminating the tabernacle. Special days include Womans Missionary Day on August 18 with Mrs M B Denning and Mrs B I Potter. Epworth League Day on August 19 with Rev H V Holt. and G A R day on August 12 with Rev Dr Frank A Hardin. Evangelist Hugh E Smith returns for another year, and Chas Gage will lead music with two pianos and a strong chorus.
The United States government will set up a vast horse breeding farm in southern Livingston County at the Indian Creek farm. The lease has been arranged and construction of necessary buildings will start at once. The facility aims to be the country’s most extensive breeding center and to supply a substantial number of government horses.
Freeport Liquor Dealers Protective association held its annual Forest Park picnic with many guests enjoying ideal weather, games like bail and quoits, a top quality dinner, and a tug of war where proprietors beat bartenders. Leftover ham and meats were donated to St. Vincent's orphanage.
The State of Equity, a fraternal insurance order with Fresport headquarters, has conducted meetings in this city for a month with flattering results. The plan mirrors the Yeomen order and many applicants are former policyholders. Licensed to Wed Emeline Sorenson exists.
Amusements note the play The Holy City as a biblical drama showing John the Baptist and Christ imagery. It credits church endorsement for its moral tone and claims the production fosters reverence, to be performed Wednesday night at the Grand Opera House.
The Sun reports that An Aristocratic Tramp, a popular priced melodrama, drew large matinee and evening audiences at the Grand Opera House in Springfield. Kilroy gives a clever lead performance with strong supporting work, and the scenic elements are noted as the production's standout feature for this area.
The Four Huntings headline the musical comedy The Fool House a clever act praised for acrobatic dancing and strong plot. The show blends romance with mistaken identities and features an outstanding dancing act that showcases the troupe’s electric singing and spirited performance.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Van Brocklin church hosted a Japanese social on Friday evening August 4 at the Best residence. Honored guests included Rev. and Mrs Wakeman of Chicago. Lanterns decorated the lawn and red and white themes dominated the dining hall with tea and rice served. Guests attempted chop sticks but settled on spoons. A Japanese program and hymn followed, then a large crowd dispersed praising the program committee, Mrs. Harry Sheets and Mrs. Best, and their assistants.
An image of old advertisements notes poisons in undigested food and promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills with a money back guarantee. It also advertises a Great Gearing sale on tan canvassies at Wright & Co and cement work by Staas & Jamin, including hitching posts sidewalks and walls, with Blue phone number 72.
Town Clerk Thos Lawless calls a regular town board meeting Thursday evening August 10 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town are asked to present them at once at the clerk’s office.
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