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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport journal is awarded a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of its use of union labor in mechanical departments.
A long list of residents and visitors with ties to Freeport are noted as traveling for business, visiting relatives, or staying with friends. Names include Jay DeVore Glen Allington Loretta Tronck and many others from Chicago Madison Amboy and Dubuque. The item tracks movement through Polo Leaf River Chicago and surrounding locales.
David Daley, a noted Illinois Central railroad conductor, filed a suit for divorce in circuit court this morning. The bill cites statutory grounds as the cause for separation from his wife, Mrs. Margaret Daley.
Charles Brandt, assessor for Harlem township, appeared before the board of review this morning to discuss property assessments and related procedures.
Delicate women urged to improve health by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Claims build up the system, relieve pain, and restore vigor with tea or tablets sold by Joseph Emmert at 35 points.
A fragment notes a showing at New Fa phirst and Walton Nephews with unclear context. The readable words suggest a shop or theater listing but lack full details or definite event. No dates or clear participants are confirmed in the readable text.
The Daily Journal is distributed to a city part at a rate of 10 cents per week.
In a soggy afternoon at 2:30 both Freeport and Wausau opened a doubleheader. First game went 7–2 to Freeport as Price toiled for the Cann ers. second game went to Wausau 4–2 in the ninth with Ducky Holmes backing a late rally. Price allowed five hits and three runs early before settling, while O'Day starred for the Canners in a grueling field with rain and water on the diamond.
In a rain plagued second game Warhop terrorized Freeport battering with speed while Erickson struggled to field. A late Keene rally in the ninth inning overturned the visitors advantage as Pedington and Mills led a faulted home stretch. Continuous showers paused play but Ducky Holmes refused to call the game, aiming to preserve their slim lead.
The lengthy report details a tense game where Freeport and Wausau exchanged leads. Mistakes on bases and a late surge by Freeport, highlighted by Barlow’s powerful hit and Gwin’s slugging, steered the outcome despite strong defense.
Wattson left last evening and Oshkosh arrived for a four game set with the Canners beginning Friday. Wausau Branch won three of five, but the team aims to take at least three of four with Oshkosh and hopes for greater public support. Fans are urged to avoid the bench to give players rest and space. Key plays feature Neumann, Troch, Mills, Gwin, Erickson, Holmes, Coover, andUmpire remarks amid a mostly close series with few decisive moments. Friday will be ladies day, Warhop fanned ten and allowed one hit by pitch. Scott plays today and Flynn tomorrow if weather allows.
Eau Claire Leader notes a shift as Tommie Asmussen, once manager and catcher for the local baseball team, showed signs of new leadership and altered duties.
A Chicago weekend note reveals a controversy around a Marquette team player who deserted the club after a tense stretch. The association acted swiftly after a disturbance, releasing the culprit and barring others tied to the episode. New manager Malven plans Oshkosh to four hits, while fans urged patience and a chance to see Haden in action.
A board of directors will convene this evening to outline new rules for players. With Freeport leading the season, directors vow stringent measures to keep the team atop and win this year’s pennant for the Canners.
Skopec, recently a pitcher for Hau Claire, travels to Freeport to meet the club directors about a possible signing. The Wisconsin team released him, and the Freeport management already has several pitchers in view. A directors’ meeting at Brewster House this evening may result in one or two signings.
Freeport camp of Woodmen meets this evening. Prayer meeting at Embury church at 7 30 led by J M Wise. RB Y P A social planned for Baptist church parlors tomorrow evening. W C T U to meet at Y M C A parlors Friday at 3. Plans in Elgin to enforce or repeal ordinances amid lax observance. Volunteers of America invite children to Highland Park today. car trip at nine. James McKenna injured at Van Buren and Spring during street work. taken home. Mrs Alfred H Wise unveils life sized portrait of her father James Schofield at Baptist church lectern.
At First English Lutheran Church this evening the pastor presents the second address in the series on the Lord's Prayer Thy Kingdom Come. Services last one hour starting at 7:45 p.m. Cordial invitation to members and friends. after the meeting an official board session will follow.
Henry M. Fickes, a farmer residing near Sherman, Th, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court through his attorney B R Welch of Rockford. Liabilities amount to 5778.50 with assets of 4202.
Freeport residents Coustav Stephan and Della Imrick were married yesterday afternoon in Rockford by Justice Manlove. The groom listed his age as 21 and the bride as 18.
A robber in Freeport held up a physician and escaped. no injury reported. The thief left with valuables while the doctor remained unharmed, and police investigate the incident.
Matthias Hettinger transfers to A H Taern ham west fifty feet lot 7 block 2 Knowlton's second addition for 2100 dollars.
The verse suggests bold devotion to the beloved and proposes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy, credited to Joseph Emmert, with a playful urging to wed the person you love best despite misfortune.
Mr Warles has bought an interest in the Cement and Concrete works of J. O. Paules. All those indebted to Mr Paules will greatly benefit by settling in 0 days.
A large direct shipment from a meeting is now in at Umbrellas direct from the Mtg. The best umbrellas guaranteed at 1.00. The Boys and Girls School Umbrella priced at 25 cents. Geo. Ennenga. 8-Tast.
A noon ceremony at the Duitsman residence in Silver Creek Township joined Miss Lillian May Duitsman and George W. Becker of Sioux Falls. Rev J DeBeer officiated on a leafy porch with about 100 guests. Becker, a blacksmith, will reside in Freeport after a brief visit to Sioux Falls. Later, Miss Susan Bowers and William C. Stover wed at the First M E church parsonage, with a small guest list and a move to their Dowels Avenue home. A third wedding saw George B. Metcalf and Amy Ju Kiester married at the Farnbury parsonage with plans to live in Iowa.
A social event celebrated the birthday of Mr Moritz with a handsome leather Morris chair as a remembrance. The Misses Emma and Belle Fry hosted a work party this afternoon in honor of Miss Jennie Stoneman of California.
An afternoon fire alarm at about 2 o'clock triggered the fire whistle but no fire department responded as the location could not be learned. The indicator misregistered, wires may have crossed, and a short circuit caused the warning.
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