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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1907

Page

7

Temperance hosts to open chautauqua season in Freeport

Lincoln Temperance chautauqua launches its second season in Freeport with Mrs. Mae Tangier of Los Angeles as a featured speaker. The four day program includes lectures by John H. Hector on slavery past and present, Civil War battles, musical performances by The Suffins and Lincoln Male Quartet, solo numbers by Hawley Haberkorn and Fern Huenke Meier, and a chalk talk by Jas Robert Barkley. Events run Thursday through Friday with multiple concerts and readings each day.

Lincoln Temperance Chautauqua Freeport Mrs. Mae Tangier Los Angeles Ilinois Lincoln John H. Hector Sutfins Muale Ema Biltora Hector J. Lester Haberkorn Jas Robert Barkley You Hawley Mr. Haberkorn

Chautauqua Programs Highlight Luther Burbank Talk

Cal shows Luther Burbank noted horticulturalist known as the farmer s friend will speak on Shasta Daisies and Folks tomorrow evening with the King s Daughters quartet. E A Holtwick presides as the tent is readied two blocks west of the Y M C A on Stephenson street with a full weekend schedule of solos lectures and readings by Chafin Thatcher Fry and others.

Luther Burbank King’s Daughters E. A. Holtwick Stephenson Street

Freeport Team Begins Long Road Trip for Twenty-Five Away Games

After meeting Fond du Lac the Freeport squad will depart at 7:35 by interurban to Janesville for an overnight stay and then head to Green Bay to start a 25 game away slate. The Canners play 21 scheduled games plus two postponed with Oshkosh and two with La Crosse, staying on the circuit through September 18.

Fond du Lac Freeport Janesville Green Bay Canners Oshkosh la Crosse

Freeport Seeks Players Amid Season Plans and Transfers

The article lists a schedule of concerts and lectures, mentions attempts to recruit "Red" Gardner for the field, and notes concerns over George Ives's availability. It also notes Fond du Lac’s claim to Gardner, Medwtsky’s move from La Crosse, and potential transfer desires to Freeport.

Regular as the Sun and Liver Pills Ad Charm

An old timey ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a regular remedy, claiming the sun’s rise and set are matched by their effect on the liver and bowels. It promises guaranteed quality by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, with a 25 cent price.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Tailenders Fall To Headliners In Two Games

Saturday results show Freeport 5 Fond du Lac 2, Madison 4 Wausau 8, La Crosse 3, Green Bay 2, Eau Claire 3 Oshkosh 1 5. Sunday scores: Freeport 7 Fond du Lac 0, Madison 14 Wausau 0, La Crosse 2 Green Bay 1, Eau Claire 2 Oshkosh 8.

Freeport Fond du Lac Madison Wausau la Crosse Green Bay Eau Claire Oshkosh Ww. L. Pet Freeport A Ee Ee la Crosse Eee Eee Wausau Eee Ee Ee

Disch Caps Game With Home Run as Freeport Blankets Fond du Lac

Pitcher Jack Warhop and Freeport dominated Fond du Lac in a 7 to 0 victory on Sunday. George Disch hit a seventh inning homer driving in himself Roy Fiske and Schoonhoven, while President Renig coached from the field and drew laughs after a playful sendoff.

Fiske Schoonhoven Disch Canners Scott Tommy Freeport ABR Trelan If Wee Rae Wee Ee Hee Tee Stark Ava Ae Delvin Pn Barlow Evans Rf i Warhop Enor Fond du Lac Gwin Deisel Fleming Gardner Spanton Cu Cross We Isaacs Koons Fon du Lac Digsch Warhop Treland Diseh Crangle Arhoap Hases Warhop Double Land Barlow Nlay Wallar- Hithon Schoonhoven Iy Crangle Ireland Tisch M Warho Newhouse Ty Fleming Hatch Carney Fond du Darrah Fond du Las Piseh Pwolaise Darrahawin —Fleming Wiske Barlow Treland, Paw Rifles Dessel Disch Warhonp Nowhouse Jack Warhop Renig George Disch Roy Fiske Isaacs Pap" Gwin Tommy” Stark Schopenhoven

La Crosse Defeats Green Bay on Error Play in Eighth

In La Crosse Wisconsin, Hastings muffed a fly with runners on base in the eighth inning allowing La Crosse to win 2 to 1. Freeman and Flynn pitched well for La Crosse, and manager Pink Hawley left for Chicago to buy a pitcher and a second baseman to bolster the club.

la Crosse Wis Hastings Flynn Cahill Freeman Pink" Hawley Chicago

Madison blanks Wausau in high-scoring baseball game

Madison overwhelmed Wausau 14 to 0 as four pitchers were used by the visitors. Schaub homered with three on base in the sixth. Final lines show Madison 14 runs on 16 hits with four errors, Wausau 0 runs.

Madison Wis Wausau Schaub

Eau Claire Sweeps Oshkosh In Doubleheader

Eau Claire Wisconsin hosts Oshkosh and wins both games in a twin bill. First game ends 2 to 0 with Sage and Warren as pitchers for Eau Claire. Oshkosh scores in the late innings as the visitors are shut out. Second game finishes 7 to 1 with Eau Claire blasting for multiple runs while Lewis and Warren work the mound for Oshkosh. final lines show dominant Eau Claire hitting to secure the sweep.

Canners Defeat Web Footers 5 to 2 in Opening Three Game Set

Saturday's noisy clash saw Syl Darrah dominate on the mound as Fond du Lac's Canners edged the Web Footers 5 to 2. Key plays included Jacek Warhop's center field heroics, Koons’ big baserunning and Letcher's bold double steal to spark the visitors.

Canners Syl Darrah Carney Hatch Fond du Lac Isaacs Cross Darrah Syl Delvin Jacek Warhop Ives Deisel Ireland Koons Disch Koonr Station 3 Letcher Schoonhoven Fleming Warhop Jack Wuarhop Jack Stark

Madison and Wausau Baseball Game Result

Wausau defeated Madison 8 to 4 in Madison on August 17 with a three inning rally sparked by five hits and an error. La Crosse beat Green Bay 7 to 5 after Jones pitched strongly and Masterson joined in mid game. Corrigan was ejected for abusive language.

Madison Wis la Crosse Green Bay Jones Masterson Champs Galena Ill Murphy Corrigan

Eau Claire and Oshkosh Split Doubleheader in Wisconsin

In Eau Claire Wisconsin on August 17 the teams split games with Eau Claire winning 3 to 1 in the first and Oshkosh taking the second 5 to 2. The scoreline shows Eau Claire 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 and Oshkosh 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 with batteries listed as Converse Warren Fourchuer and Watson.

R. H. EB. Oshkosh Eau Claire Converse Warren Fourchuer Watson

Oshkosh at Eau Claire scores unclear second game

In an unclear contest between Oshkosh and Eau Claire the scoring line shows odd codes and names Batteries Bubser Sage Warren Fourehner Eberly and Watson appear as players. The fragment lacks clear outcomes or standard results.

Oshkosh Eau Claire Sage Warren Brierly and Watson Bubser, Sage and Warren Fourehner Eberly

Freeport White Sox Drop Close Contest in Monroe

The Freeport White Sox fell 1 to 0 at Monroe yesterday amid strong defense and solid pitching by Grant who allowed a single scratch hit. The Monroe residents called it the best game here aside from the umpiring, with Waldecker and Calam among the lineup players.

Freeport White Sox Monroe Sox Grant Waldecker

Advertising Mr Warhop in Chicago Tribune

The owners claimed they sold an option on Mr Warhop to the White Sox to secure a higher price and then moved him to another buyer.

Warhop Chicago Tribune White Sox

James H Richardson to Wed Gertrude Baker in Eau Claire

James H Richardson will marry Gertrude Baker in Eau Claire Wisconsin tomorrow. A Canada wedding trip will follow and they plan to live at 211 Adama Street Freeport after September 1. Richardson represents Coke Converse Edwards company in Stephenson County and has many friends awaiting the couple’s homecoming.

James H. Richardson Eau Claire Wis Gertrude Baker Canada Freeport Adama St Richardson Coke, Converse & Edwarda Company Fort Atkinson Stephenson County

Hollister Engagement Announced for May Hollister

Mr and Mrs T H Hollister announce the engagement of their daughter Miss May Hollister to Mr Q Ex Smith of Grundy City Iowa, as reported by the Grundy City Republican.

T. H. Hollister Miss May Hollister Q. Ex Smith Grundy City

Social Notes Card Party At K of G Hall

The regular Monday night card party at K of G hall will be held tonight with neighbors joining for games and social time.

K. of G. Hall

Suicide of Elgin Inspector Over Pay Cut

James Whittinghan aged 40, an inspector at the Elgin watch factory, shot himself in despair over a salary reduction to take effect the next day. The loss of pay prompted the tragic act in Elgin Illinois on August 18.

Elgin James Whittinghan Elgin Watch Factory Shootin

Daily Journal Offers Citywide Delivery This Week

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for the current week ensuring readers across neighborhoods can receive the paper. Distribution details emphasize broad coverage and access for all residents.

Land Transfers Announced Across Stephenson and West Freeport

Margaret Hurd transfers 14 acres on Stephenson street west end to Louis R Jung Kunz for 10000 dollars. Charles F Hildreth sells lots 18 18 and 20 block 3 Johnson Wheel Co plat to West Freeport for 1 dollar. Frances A West parts of lots land 9 block 2 Clark's addition sell to Roy M Bennetham for 3200 dollars. Henry B Witte sells part of lots 6 and Knowlton's second addition to Charles Richter for 2770 dollars. John F Jaeger sells lots 5 6 8 and 9 block 1 Piero's addition to Frank J Haller for 2500 dollars. Frank J Haller sells lot 38 block 1 Knowlton's second addition to John F Jaeger for 2600 dollars.

Margaret Hurd Louis R. Jung- Kunz Stephenson Street Charles F. Hildreth Jacob Strahm Johnson Wheel Co West Freeport Frances A. West Roy M. Bennetham Clark Henry B. Witte Charles Richter Knowlton John F. Jaeger Frank J. Haller Piero

New King’s Discovery Praised For Coughs And Colds In Otsego

Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertville N Y extols Dr King New Discovery as a universal remedy for lung and throat ailments. The ad promises guaranteed relief with trial bottles available free and bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 statewide.

Otsego County Wm. M. Dietz Otsego Joseph Emmert

Local Drugstore Ad for Photo Supplies

C Guenther & Co a port Ill advertises photographic goods selling photographic films plates paper and related items. The short notice lists a druggist shop and implies a local sale or inventory offering.

C. Guenther & Co Ill

Everybody Should Know Brycklen’s Arnica Salve

C G Hays of Bluff Mo. extols Brycklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest, 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.

C. G. Hays Bluff Brycklen Joseph Emmert

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Temperance Mrs. Mak Guthrin Tongier Kiti@’s Daughters Will Ap Pear Prereapionart Entertainment John H. Hebdon Sunbeam and Rose Fern Huenkemeier Haberkorn Mr. Barkley Dawn Balfe King's Daughters’ Quartet America Solo A. M. Thatcher Eugene W. Chafin Prof Thatcher Prof. Thatcher Ema Elnora Fry Mr. Chafin Soo Dr. Chafin Lord Gates of Pearl Jay DeVore Holtwick Baseball Notes Mrs Mae Guthrie Stongier King’s Daughters’ Quartette Mac Guthrie Shasta Daisies and Schuuman Fern Huenkemeiar Anna Harris Hebdon Lincoln Temperance Movement Loyal Temperance Legion Schumann Hebdon Red” Gardner George Ives Medwtsky Pink Barslow S R. H. FE. la Crosse Willian Freeman and Ott R. 1 Smith and Smith Lang Ferguson Pierce Kroy R.H. E. Oshkosh Lewis and Warren Smith, Hooker and Watson Wausan R.H. E. Madison Grimes and Smith Nagle and Pierce RH. EE S 7 Rent Nnawns Social Notes the Daily Journal The Journal Want Wiliers IN the Furniture Hollister & Barrett Emerick, Barrett & CO
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