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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
7
The article notes a sting of defeat felt by manager Schoon Hoven’s men as chances to rise are hampered by errors. It highlights a rotten error column and hints at poor performance from the team in a Waus sau context.
In ten innings Fond du Lac defeated Freeport 4 to 6 while Wausau beat Madison 3 to 7. Oshkosh edged Rockford 3 to 1 and Green Bay triumphed over La Crosse 3 to 2 in extra innings.
Freeport suffered a 4–0 defeat at Fond du Lac as Bobby Lynch and his Colts dominated on the former's grounds. Hutton supplied key hitting while Perce limited Freeport to three hits and Rouse worked six strikeouts for Fond du Lac. Errors hurt Freeport as Ireland, Wisk and Stark misplayed chances.
Madison defeated the crippled Lumberjacks 7 to 3 as errors plagued the local club. The game featured a bases loaded, one out threat in the ninth that ended with a double play. Batteries Grimes and Smith for Madison. Nooner and Brady for Lumberjacks. Green Bay topped La Crosse 3 to 2 in ten innings, Miller pitching strongly with 12 strikeouts. Oshkosh beat Rockford 3 to 1. Darrah trade noted with losses and attendance figures referenced.
Waterloo pitcher Harmon suffered a rough outing as Kewanee rang up five runs on a home run a double and four singles. Harmon's line included three strikeouts two walks and one hit. Umpire Bush, a former W I league official, presided behind the plate.
The White Sox lost both games in Lanark after traveling from Freeport. In the morning Freeport's Grant and Callam pitched as Carroll County won 4 to 1 amid umpire controversy. In the afternoon Lanark triumphed 8 to 0 with Harris and Callam on the Freeport battery. Mosy Krohn supervised the squad as several players slipped from oversight and chased the train home.
Frank Driscoll, right fielder for the Artesians and former Freeport candidate, is back in Chicago semi-pro ball this season. The Chicago American notes he is hitting excellently and fielding at the grandest order, marking a strong return after a couple of seasons away.
The Halley’s Comet return is anticipated with Yerkes Observatory preparing photographs. First plates in two weeks, public naked-eye sighting not until 1909, perihelion around May 10, 1910. Fear of Earth impact dismissed. French astronomers cite one in 281 million odds. Edmund Halley’s prediction proven, now refined to days.
Contracts for carpenter and plumbing work on the Fence building top floor have been let and work begins immediately. The large hall and upper rooms will be partitioned, furnished, and rented. Fourth floor changes near completion with all rooms rented. Exterior woodwork finished with final coat of paint while interior decorators work. All night elevator service installed.
At the Majestic the manager Guiteau recalls a near match to a recent home incident as patrons view the film Nellis the Beautiful Housemaid. He notes the bridge whist party ladies would see the likeness and appreciate the coincidence.
A list of picnic and cold lunch meats is described including boiled ham cold roast beef cold yeast pork breaded pork chops meat loaf and all kinds of home made sausage at the sausage factory.
Springfield, Aug 21. A rumor of mob danger after a boy’s shooting prompted early claims by friends of the accused. investigation shows Rolla Kevea was shot accidentally by a revolver fired by another boy. McLaughlin's son confessed to handling the weapon. initial riot fears subsided as facts emerged.
Ten indictments allege Raynor and Kate Howard led riot related crimes in Sangamon County. Taymor faces murder and riot counts tied to the lynching of William Donnigan. arson and property damage also cited. Military inquiry produced evidence of participants, with Raymor lacking a full confession.
In Lynn Massachusetts a mob of about 1500 men and women shouted Lynch Him at a Black man accused of crime. The incident followed an alleged assault on Henry Hyler a thirty year old African American man by a reserve officer.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose endorses Electric Bitters as a premier family remedy for headache biliousness and torpor of the liver and bowels. She claims a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store. 50c.
Tyler recently released from state prison is accused of breaking into a store. Officer Crawley tried to arrest him and was struck on the hand with a heavy object but kept pursuing. Tyler escaped, Crawley fired his revolver in pursuit and the prisoner was driven toward the station before suffering serious harm.
New York reports Dr Albert Z Bushong once with the St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn teams died at his Brooklyn home. Born in Philadelphia he rose in the eighties as a noted catcher rivaling Wing Kelly for first base.
A dense sports score sheet lists results from Chicago Boston Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Detroit Washington St Louis Cleveland Boston and more. It records hits errors batteries and key players across venues including Cleveland Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit and Denver with varied scores and lineups.
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without fuss. These painless purifiers appear at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 5 cents.
Lady offered dressmaking service by Freda Smith at 297 Union Street in Mrs. Balthaser's. new phone 1007 listed for inquiries.
Amusements note the play St Plunkard starring J C Lewis opens at the Grand Monday August 24. It promises clean wholesome humor with memories of youth and moments that touch the heart. Tickets on sale in advance at Guenther's.
Orley Morris, 11, watched his five year old brother Earl fall from the Illinois Central bridge into the river as a train passed. Police and neighbors dragged the swift current by the island for hours but the body was not found. The boys are sons of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Morris of Wall Street. the father worked for the Northwestern railroad.
Mary J Holmes novel Tempest and Sunshine dramatized by Lem B Parker comes to the Grand on Tuesday August 25. The production features beautiful scenery airy summer gowns in 1850 fashion and lively Southern melodies with strong story and light comedy from darky servants.
The Yankee Regent is announced to appear at the Grand theater. Rousing prospect of a notable show draws local crowds seeking entertainment and novelty.
On Wednesday matinee and night August 26 a new operetta by Ben M. Jerome joins Isle of Spice and Royal Chef as another success from his melody workshop. The score and book receive favorable notices from a 22 week Chicago run and John Collins leads a beautiful chorus and strong cast to attract local theatregoers.
C. E. Wilkins of Freeport offers unmounted photographs of Lincoln, Douglas, and the Freeport debate boulder. Three photographs mailed postpaid for $2.00. A fine chance for schools to obtain clear historical images of the event and monument.
The Illinois Theatre in Chicago begins its ninth regular season on Sunday August 30 with Mabel Taliaferro in Polly of the Circus. Frederic Thompson brings a strong company led by Taliaferro alongside Earle Brown Joseph Brennan Guy Nichols John Findlay J. B. Hollis Mattie Ferguson and Jennie Weathersby. A Labor Day matinee plus regular matinees Wednesday and Saturday are planned.
Residents are offered a chance to buy any oxford in the house at a 20 percent discount in the E and W shoe department. The promotion runs through the current sales period.
Round trip tickets on sale daily August 27 to 80 at excursion rates via Chicago and North Western Ry with liberal return limits. Full information on application to any ticket agent. The North Western aesay 8-17-
A proverb-like remark stressing the need for both quality and promotion. It emphasizes that goods alone fail without advertising and advertising alone fails without valuable products. The line mirrors classic business advice about balancing product merit with marketing.
August Johnson, a machinist at the Illinois Central shops, suffered a severe contusion of the left knee yesterday afternoon after falling from an engine he was cleaning. He will be unable to work for several days.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a shoe comfort remedy. It promises instant relief for tight shoes, bunions, swollen feet, blisters, and sweating, claiming women can wear smaller sizes and urging purchases at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. A free trial offer and a sample of FOOT-BASE Corn-Pac are promoted with address for samples.
Lena residents host relatives and friends from Foater Ottaw a Wiscon sin Freeport and Fremont. Guests include Mrs. J B Spl and family Miss Josie Leverakton and Mrs. Rosettaers Prof N M Mason visits Ottawa. The Wahoo club enjoyed a Damascus outing and others return from trips and visits in the area.
Closing State announces a clearing sale of remaining stock including wallpaper room mouldings curtain goods and related line items with bargains across all items. Local enterprise Gro L Pama E2icer promotes clearance of all stock.
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