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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal earns an official label from the International Typo Graphical Union recognizing its use of union labor in mechanical departments.
Subscribers leaving the city in summer may request the newspaper by mail. Changes of address should include both old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street with contact details.
Local notes list numerous individuals transacting business, visiting relatives, and traveling between DeKalb Freeport Polo Monroe Chicago and other places. Entries mention Miss Harriet Lane going to Oregon and Sinissippi farm, Mrs Schulz resuming voice restoration efforts, and many others visiting Lake Waubesa, Baileyville, Dixon, Peru, and Waddams Grove.
Erratic play costs the Canners a loss as second Eliasco shows mercy stopping by a rain shower. Umpire draws criticism though the game proceeds across the league.
Freeport defeated Oshkosh in a five inning second game while La Crosse beat Wausau and Rockford triumphed over Fond du Lac in a tight two to one score. Madison posted a seven to four win over Green Bay.
The article covers two Taylor's Park games between the Champs and Oshkosh, both hurt by rain and field conditions. A 5-1 Oshkosh win in game one ended early. game two was halted by heavy rain after several pauses, no final result. Freeport led late in the second game before rain halted play. Other regional scores: Madison and Wausau split a doubleheader with Wausau winning 2-1 and 7-3.
Wausau could not hit Eberle as La Crosse won 6 to 2 in the Aug 16 game. Rockford beat Fond du Lac in the opener 2 to 1, then lost the second. Madison defeated Green Bay 7 to 4 with Love land pacing Madison’s offense with a single, a triple and a home run in four plate appearances.
Saturday games at La Crosse Wisconsin report Green Bay taking both ends of a doubleheader. In the first game Green Bay won 6 to 1 despite late errors while in the second game Green Bay pulled ahead with a late hit spree after La Crosse led to the eighth inning before Green Bay scored to clinch 2 to 1 victory. Pitchers Strenmmel Johnson and Killian contributed on the Green Bay side.
Sunday services at Lena and Oakdale Park drew large crowds for two missionary days. Bishop W F Heil preached on missions, Christ messages to churches, and the door knocking invitation. Attendance neared 500 at Sunday school, offerings reached 382.07, and season-ticket sales increased from last year.
Cletforth of Chicago preached an able sermon followed by an altar service. Tomorrow’s program includes a camp prayer meeting at 8:00 a.m. on temperance led by Rev. H. A. Snyder of Lanark, chalk talk, 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. N. A. Porter of Elisabeth at 1:30 p.m. Junior League, 2:30 p.m. temperance lecture by George D. Conger of Chicago, assistant superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, 4:00 p.m. Woman’s Missionary, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League, and a 4:30 p.m. sermon by Rev. Broad Holt of Warren.
The historical exhibit committee moves old Stephenson county art museum materials from the courthouse to the library. Miss Lane coordinates decorations with Mr Raymond Wise. War-era relics loaned by Commander Held and portraits of Lincoln Douglas and Freeport founders are featured. requests go out for Blackhawk picture, early maps, war handbills, letters by Lincoln or Douglas, and other relics.
President Moll ruled on a May 28 game where Freeport defeated Wausau on jitters grounds. A Wausau runner was ruled out on a disputed foul tip play at second, prompting Schooney to protest. The protest was allowed as a misinterpretation of the rules.
This afternoon’s game ended at 1 80 o clock with an agreement to stop at 3 o clock to let Freeport players catch the 8 55 Milwaukee train to Milwaukee. They head to Wanousau for tomorrow and the following day’s games. Four games in two days include one rain postponed, another called off by President Moll, and two scheduled contests.
Fisk’s errors in recent games seem heavy but tally nine on home grounds since July 3. In yesterday’s second game Schooney dropped an easy one, possibly from over-anxiety, highlighting mixed glove work.
Jack Darrah, formerly with the Freeport team, left this morning for Oskaloosa Sn to join the Waterloo team of the Central baseball association.
The West Point bridge contract was let at Lena last Thursday to W. H. Shons of this city. The Oneco bridge letting was held Friday at Orangeville with the Rockford Construction Company awarded the contract. Plans and specifications were prepared by the state engineer's office and included a guiding price for commissioners.
Aug 17 Lena reports a large Sunday crowd for camp meeting despite poor roads. Attendance grew after regular and special trains brought attendees to the camp. Dr Van Horne led a love feast and sermon on Psalm 3 benefits. Rev Criffin oversaw Sunday school. Dr R C Grose from Madras India preached on Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
Charles Cable, who has been ill, is improving. Ralph Burt, recently at the White sanatorium for several weeks, has recovered enough to return to his home.
Mrs MM M Davison of San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She says a bottle offers more digestive health than any other remedy she knows of. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emimert's drug store for 50 cents.
The Daily Journal is distributed to the eastern part of the city for 10 cents a week, offering residents a low-cost daily news option.
Posters advertise a Labor Day event in Freeport on Monday September 7 at Highland Park with a large crowd expected. Speakers include Carl D. Thompson Milwaukee labor representative Louis H. Burrell Stephenson County state’s attorney and A H Manus Freeport lawyer. Gymnastic exhibitions indoor baseball directed by Charles KE Smith Y M C A official. Henney band of Freeport to provide music. Freeport Rockford and Beloit labor unions unite for the celebration.
The Anchor society held a family picnic yesterday at Forest Park, an enjoyable gathering that showed the group’s popularity. Amusement for children as well as women and men was provided, the day was ideal, and the Anchor band performed cheerful music throughout.
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio relates that her husband James Lee owes his recovery to Dr King's New Discovery after severe lung illness thought to be consumption. The advertisement promotes the throat and lung remedy, with promises of quick relief and a money back guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
The saying stresses that advertising alone fails without product quality and product value loses impact without promotion. It highlights the balance between having goods and actively marketing them to reach customers.
The Stephenson county fair secretary James Rezner reports free attractions will headline the exposition September 1 to 4 with acts by The Renelles Fontinello Collins and LaMoss and the White Balloon Co. Buildings are repaired and ready for a large exhibition in all departments. Entries close August 20 with generous purses for horse races and premiums paid in full. Admission ranges from 15 to 1.00 for various ages and vehicle permissions.
Mrs. Arthur Schudt of 91 Douglas Avenue and Mrs. Brank Bear of 11 Chicago Street each won five dollars from a Chicago paper for successfully solving a recently printed mystery story.
The government will open about a million acres of rich agricultural and grazing lands in Tripp County around October 1. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Railway will be the only line to reach the lands, with Dallas, South Dakota as the railway terminus and border town. The U S land office is expected to be located there. Pamphlets detail how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to any Chicago and North Western Railway agent.
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