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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1907

Page

7

Freeport’s Pennant Hopes Rise with Strong Canners Pitching

Freeport appears to hold the best Wisconsin league pitching staff led by Warhop Darran and Scott with Evans and Disch as depth. The Canners’ fielding and infield of Stark Schoonhoven Barlow Fiske Delvin give them a solid edge, while Wausau poses the main challenge as the race tightens with La Crosse fading and Eau Claire Oshkosh Madison and Fond du Lac jockeying for spot.

Freeport John Warhop Sylvester Darran Edward Scott Canners Bud” Evans George Disch Thomas Stark Thomas Schoonhoven Miles Barlow Roy Fiske Frank Delvin Wisconsin Howard Ireland Wausau Lang Nagle Ballett Miller Jacks la Crosse Hawley Konetchy Medwitzky Vogt Eau Claire Oshkosh Madison Tigers Green Bay Senators Fond du Lac Lake Shore Wisconsin Association Renig Treasuries Iowa Rye

Exit the Garbage Wagon Declares Nightly Smell Issue

Citizens complain of a daily garbage wagon in the business district emitting a strong odor. Residents say tonight was the worst yet and call for a covered wagon to collect waste at night to reduce the stench.

Limit of Life and Electric Bitters Promise

The article cites medical scientists claiming life can extend beyond current limits, noting ages 40 to 60 as critical. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to aid longevity and revitalize organs, with a guarantee from Joseph Emmert, druggist, priced at 60 cents.

Joseph Emmert

Auspicious Start At Chautauqua Impresses Audience

Mrs Tongier opened with Shasta Daisies and Folks to an attentive Freeport audience. The Lincoln Temperance movement and Loyal Temperance Legion work were discussed by Mrs Hebdon with plans for tonight. Schumann Male Quartette and Miss Fern Huenkemeier readings drew praise as the program continues with Hebdon’s brief address preceding Mr Hebdon’s stereopticon show.

Black Knight Jonn H Hector to Speak at Chautauqua Tent

York Pennsylvania veteran Jonn H Hector also known as the Black Knight headlines the Chautauqua program. He will speak at 2:30 and 7:30 with Mrs Suffin providing music. tickets at the door cost 35 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

Jonn H. Hectory Black Knight York Hector England Johnstown John Suffin New York

Eliza Proctor Otis Headlines Majestic Week

At the Majestic theatre in Chicago during the week of August 19 Eliza Proctor Otis will headline with a monologue titled Engagement and Marriage Up To Date She is a distinguished actress with a broad range of roles and strong vaudeville appeal expected to draw a hearty welcome from audiences and fellow performers alike.

Majestic Theatre Chicago Eliza Proctor Otis

Otsego Journal Endorsement for Dr King’s New Discovery

Wm. M. Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the most popular remedy for coughs and colds and lung and throat diseases. The druggist Joseph Hummert guarantees satisfaction and offers 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.

Otsego County Wm. M. Dietz Otsego Joseph Hmmert

Kansas Pastors Form Union Set Funeral Sermon Fee

Coffeyville ministers form a union to charge nonmembers $6 for funeral sermons after one preacher paid $3 out of pocket in a neighboring town. The move aims to standardize fees and support clergy during services.

Kansas Coffeyville Kan

Photographic Supplies Advertised in Freeport Shop

Co. P. Guenther & Co. Druggists offer photographic supplies including films plates and paper in Freeport. The ad lists photographs and related materials available from a local druggist serving photographers and studios.

P. Guenther & Co Freeport

Happenings at Lena Stead Lena Aug 21

Mrs Puckett and Mrs Will Simmons of Nora visited Mrs Mayme Stahl yesterday. Cynthia Hutches visits her brother James King and family. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and daughter return to St Paul Minnesota after weeks in Lens area. Mary Worthington and daughter guests of Levi Sherman from Monticello Minnesota. John Hoyman visits Freeport home of Henry Hoyman. Myra Briggs of Norfolk Nebraska visiting John Hoyman. Milton Wetzel returns to Chicago. Mae his sister accompanies him briefly. Augusta Natzel goes to Freeport to visit daughter Mrs S J Piedert. Chas Kiplinger travels to Peoria this morning. Miss Lottie Knight to Elroy for couple weeks. Mary Stahl visits Freeport for business.

Olea SF Lena Puckett Will Simmons Nora Mayme Stahl Cynthia Hutches Minnesota James King Harry Brown St. Paul Minn Lens Mary ,Worthington Monticello Levi Sherman John Hoyman Freeport Henry Hoyman Myra Briggs Norfolk Neb Milton Wetzel Chicago Miss Mae Augusta Natzel S. J. Piedert Chas. Kiplinger Peoepos Lottie Knight Eleroy Mary Stahl

Russell Seeks State Treasurer Nomination in Illinois

Andrew Russell of Jacksonville announces his candidacy for state treasurer. A former supporter of Gov Yates in Morgan county, he previously sought the nomination at the last convention but was not chosen. He pledges to carry out the policies of the current treasurer.

Jacksonville Andrew Russel Russel Yates Morgan County

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Bluff Man

Prominent Bluff, Missouri businessman C G Hays touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healer for sores burns wounds and piles. Guarantine by Joseph Emmert, druggist, 26 cents.

C. G. Hays Bluff, Mo Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Daily Journal Delivery Ad

The Daily Journal announces city wide home delivery for 10 cents per week.

Skirts Offered in All Materials at New City Line

A local retailer advertises a wide range of skirts in Panama, Serge, Velour and mixed fabrics with prices from 5 to 25 dollars. The store invites customers to inspect the extensive assortment now on display.

Final Jacket and Suit Clearance Move

We announce a final cut in Linen Suits Shirt Waists Dressing Sacques Kimonas and Muslinwear with a complete size range for children and ladies. Prices are reduced now to clear Black Broadcloth and Covert Jackets before winter goods arrive.

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FAST Lincoln Temperance Movement SON Schumann Lincoln Temperance J. Hl. Hector Warren W. Hurd Germania Life Building Meu Ste Andrew Russell the Daily Journal Just Huss & Kinley Galena St Ladies’ Wear New Fall Nottingham Cable Brussels WM. Walton Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co Stephenson Street Hollister & Barrett Emerick, Barrett & CO
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