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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
7
A gang of tramps fought Chicago police led by Chief Sweeney after骚 nightly camp near a brewery. Officers Silk and Wilkey disarmed, arrested, and jailed four troublemakers late Sunday into Monday, while one escaped. One identified as J I Underwood, a Rockford litho operator, aided by knowledge of Forest City police.
A tense scene near a wheat factory area involved four men and a woman amid bitter accusations toward a man named Kiefs. The group reportedly drank freely, an argument arose, and after a man named Kiefe allegedly alerted police, Kiefe allegedly claimed Chief Bargren wanted a prisoner for a murder at Rockford. Officers Silk and Kegel transported the four to Cedarville bridge and drove them away.
Yesterday’s results show AWaushuj 3 beat Freeport 1, LaCrosse 1 defeated Oshkosh 0, Green Bay 8 beat Beloit 8, and Green Bay 0 edged Beloit 6. Local fans await the arrival of the baseball squad for the Wansa series home opener with a shift in management approved. Holmes stays at second, the new manager will play shortstop in the first game. The Galena exhibition match tomorrow has been cancelled by O’Day, leaving the home club with an off day.
Wausau defeats Freeport as Gasper shines on the mound with an attendance around 800. Oshkosh and Green Bay split a four game series, Green Bay winning the first and Beloit edging the second, Mohr holding Beloit to eleven hits in the opener and Bubser tackled by Green Bay hitters in game two.
Five hundred Chicago area and Illinois managers gathered in Peoria to organize a state independent telephone association. Using the Ohio plan the state will be divided into northern central and southern divisions to boost competition with Bell. James D. Hoge of Cleveland urged similar eastern expansion as Illinois builds toward better service and toll connections statewide.
The Bloomington case, affirmed by the appellate court, finds Dr Langdon not guilty of practicing medicine without a license since he claimed to have operated before the act of 1899. State’s Attorney Miller plans to seek Supreme Court review. The decision hinges on whether the word begin applies to pre act practice, and could affect many physicians statewide.
In Angola, letters to the editor say supervisors and the sheriff are on good terms. The purchasing agent and builds chair have bought jail supplies, lawn and fire hoses, a bath tub for prisoners, and work has begun on the courthouse improvements. The writer, Sheriff WW B McCoon, commends the cooperation.
The Vinegar Hills defeated the Red Liners 6 to 5 in a marathon 14 inning game to force a decisive final contest for Freeport's baseball championship. The first game was won by the Red Liners in a one inning affair. The lineup included Vinegar Hills players Mantzke, Boehner, Ruthe, Little, Grant, Brandt, and Welfenbach among others.
Abstract notices show transfers including Kalbe to Jacobs for lot 6 block 5s Waterman ad Freeport at 600 dollars. Schlamp to Dirkman 1734 acres nw24 nwg 4 27 8 Lanark at 1,984 dollars. Payne to Pulscher lot 17 block 2 Lincoln boulevard W Freeport at 1,100 dollars. Rone et al to Rush lots in Waterman & H ad Freeport at 1,200 dollars. Seifert to Ruston lot 7 block 17 Freeport at 2,600 dollars. Lamm to Ludolph int 21 block 18 Arcade ad to Freeport at 1,?25. Blumenstiel to Jacobs lot 10 block 1 Bauscher's ad Freeport at 1,200 dollars. Fonken to Deery lot 11 2 Mayer & 8 ad Freeport 1.65. Ruston to Seifart lot 8 block 8 Crocker's ad Freeport at 1,000 dollars. Baromeier to Brinkmeier lots 1 2 9 block 8 Tena at 1,000 dollars. Abstracts of title and deeds offered by O Taylor & Fricke Conveyancers.
A 100 dollar reward offer for an incurable oatarrh case with claims about Hall's Oatarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co. and endorsements from druggists Waar Theax Kinman Marvin. It states the product is taken internally and targets blood and mucous membranes. Includes price per bottle and note on testimonials.
Devil's Lake trip advertised with round trip fare of 1.50 leaving Freeport Ridott Pecatonica and Winnebago at early morning times and arriving Devil's Lake by 11 20 a m Return departs at 6 00 p m Tickets and details available from Neems Co and N W railway on August lith noted in 8 Sdwiw edition.
Gi M. & St. PB offer harvester tickets to points in South and North Dakota for parties of six, at 14.50 dollars each one way. Return tickets cost one dollar more. J. B. Sweatt, Agent.
Regular readers changing address for the summer should arrange to have the paper sent to any US post office without extra charge and the delivery address changed as often as desired. The Journal will ensure prompt, regular delivery through the summer months.
Mrs. Pearl Heller, wife of George Heller of 168 Cherry street, died at one this morning after a short illness from Brights disease. Born March 22, 1884 near Eleroy, she moved to Freeport with her parents three years ago and married George Heller last March. She attended First Baptist church and was active socially and religiously. Survived by husband, her father in this city, her mother, and siblings Clarence of Fresno and Mamie. Funeral arrangements pending word from her mother and brother.
The first half of the week was cool with temperatures about four degrees below normal. The last three days were much hotter. Precipitation was highly local with northern and central districts seeing heavy rains, some showers, and others no rain. southern districts had light scattered rain. Corn condition is very promising, tasseling in the north, good in the center, and roasting ear stage in the south, with some firing where rain was scarce. Worms injure roots in northern areas and flooding damages low lands in the south. Oats yields are good with minor local damage in the south. Wheat threshing continues with little interruption and nearing completion. Rye and barley yield well. Pastures improve where rains fell but are short elsewhere. Clover second crop is blossoming and promising. Early potatoes poor but late plantings show better prospects. Melons ripening in southern counties with a good crop indicated. Grapes outlook is exceptionally good, apples continue to drop and will be a very short crop.
Mrs J W Franks arrived home with her husband on Grove street denying any departure with another person. She says misplaced rumors started before she left and that she spent time in the east visiting relatives. She asserts she was not in Seattle nor on the same train as the person she was accused of departing with. Friends view the affair as closed.
Baileyville reports include visits from Oregon Illinois and Iowa residents, trips to Freeport Forreston and Parkersburg, and several local accounts of accidents illness and church activities. Notable mentions: Mr Dikhoff Mrs Stedman and families, Henry Dikkers accident, and Mrs Henry Heller illness prompting travel to Freeport. Local social life centers on sewing circles Baptist and Reformed church gatherings and camp meeting attendance with large crowds.
Chicago August closing prices show September wheat and corn steady to mixed with oats at 2.65, pork at 14.20, ribs around 8.30, and other grains and meats moving. Union stock yards reports cattle at 7,000 head steady Good to prime 6.30 to 6.00, hogs up 6 to 10, sheep steady at 4.00 to 4.85, with various grades listed.
James De Coto of Pecatonica paid a 20 fine and costs after waiving preliminary examination for obtaining liquor for Meeker, a man named in court as the defendant. Mrs Addie Meeker testified about Meeker's drunken conduct and described her struggles, plans to pursue action in Pecatonica's town council, and her relief at Rockford officials proceeding with the case.
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay reports grave stomach and liver illness with weak heart and poor appetite. She credits Electric Bitters for quick relief and cure, calling it the best medicine for weak women and noting the product is sold with a guarantee by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents a bottle.
For sale the late PeH Murphy residence at 16 Liberty street. A modern home with 8 rooms, bath, water closet, gas and furnace. East front on a street being paved. Convenient to the railroad round house and business district. O F Hildreth offers a negotiable price.
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