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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
4
A fragment honors a "strong arm and clean hand" Lincoln type figure. The text lauds Cuttom as a splendid testimonial, calling the triumph logical and typical as part of a broader praise in Illinois.
Joseph A. Barling died at 4:30 PM at his home 2216 Wells Street after eleven weeks illness from heart failure. Born in Kinderhook, NY, he moved to Wisconsin at twelve, lived in Monroe, then Milwaukee with Barling & Wambold and later with Charles H. Bellack Co. Survived by wife Mary E. Webber, two daughters Mrs. F. A. Hosmer and Florence E. Barling, a brother Louis Barling. Funeral Sunday afternoon at home, Rev. Enoch Perry officiating. burial Forest Home Cemetery.
Mrs Grace Gillop wife of James Gillop died at 16 Winslow street at 12 30 this morning from a complication of chronic diseases. Funeral from the residence at 3 30 Sunday with Rev O J Price of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment in the city cemetery. Born in Warren thirty seven years ago she moved to Freeport in 1908 and married James Gillop later that year. She was an active member of the First Baptist church and women's societies. She is survived by her mother Mrs Mary Baker of Warren her husband and four children Maud Bessie Turoyd and Yreda all at home and two brothers.
The funeral from the deceased’s residence at Galena and Walnut at 9 30 this morning, moving to the German Reformed church at 10 o'clock. Rev Traeger officiated with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were John Stickman August Kracht Louis Suickman Henry Kichaeffer Henry Keller and John Lehman.
The funeral for Harold McLain will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from Jambury M. E. church with Rev. E. E. McKay officiating. Interment will be at Cedarville.
The piece lists local social events: E B Lund and wife hosted about seventy five children for Jennie May Lunds fourth birthday with refreshments and a group photo. Helen Strong hosted Lobster club for Miss Bessie Kxtrane and Roscoe J Carnahan at 191 Jackson St with games and favors to Miss Louise Morgan and John W Clark.
The piece notes that modern young women adopt beneficial health practices and mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and tablets sold for 35 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
A fragment notes a local offer promising access to services for 10 cents a week. Details on the scope, duration, and exact location are unclear in the readable text.
A union service of Embur and First Methodist churches will be held at First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rev Jas K Shields will preach, and Bishop Wm F Oldham will address the audience Sunday night. Oldham, a noted bishop, has roots in India and extensive mission and educational work in the U S. It is described as a rare opportunity to hear one of Methodism's great leaders.
Rev Jas K Shields former First Methodist pastor and Anti Saloon League superintendent will address the congregation at his old church Sunday morning. He will discuss the league’s work and achievements in Illinois and urge attendance by members and friends interested in banning saloons.
Dr Thomas of Chicago and renowned Northwest pulpit orator will supply the pulpit of the First Baptist church tomorrow morning and evening, delivering sermons in both services.
A sequence of church notices invites the public to Holy Trinity and Sunday services across Freeport. Listings include Freeport Theosophical Society meetings at 7:30 p m on Tuesdays, First English Lutheran events, First Baptist preaching by Rev Judson B K Thomas, Grace Episcopal liturgy, Christian church in Y M C A, Embury Methodist and English Reformed services, and First M E church with Rev James K Shields speaking at morning service. Includes Sunday schools, midweek prayers, and choir plans.
Embury Methodist hosts unite with another church for evening services led by Bishop Wm. F. Oldham. First church offers another service and multiple activities including class meeting at 6:30, Epworth league at 6:30, prayer meeting Thursday. Fourth quarterly conference set for Sept 10 at First Presbyterian.
Harry Walkerman, a foreman at Woodmanse windmill works, leaves for Chicago to remarry his former wife, who travels from Indiana. They separated four years ago amid undisclosed troubles, now seeking to reunite with their 11-year-old daughter in Freeport. Walkerman, respected machinist, has lived with Richard Johnson’s family and will start housekeeping with his wife on return. He recently joined Sunday revival meetings.
Express companies and shippers will be governed by the new railway rate law, the Elkins law, and the interstate commerce commission starting next Tuesday. A digest and instructions circulated to local agents warn against rebates, false billing, and misclassification. Penalties include a 5000 dollar fine, up to two years imprisonment, or both. Companies have suspended franking, eliminating free shipments as a courtesy under the law. Local officers say little effect yet as no freight has been shipped free recently, but extra care will be taken to prevent any statute infractions.
Outline of diverse items mentions Paul Stensland in Chicago, Aug 10 robberies, Walter Wellman in Spitzbergen planning a march, Captain Hardy in Denver shooting, Ticson and Pima County opposing joint statehood, Jamestown grand jury indictments of New York Central and Standard Oil, Paul Mortom arriving in New York from Europe, Gans Nelson fight money seized in Goldfield Nevada, TI. A. Valentine undergoing appendicitis surgery in Wisconsin, and a missing sum of money from Erivan to St Petersburg.
Freeport crushed Wausau 9 to 2 as Warhop allowed seven hits and struck out seven. Gaspar yielded eleven hits but got little support amid nine Freeport errors. Moriarity led at bat with two-base hit and two singles. Freeport closes at Wausau then heads to Eau Claire before home series with Eau Claire.
In La Crosse Eau Claire and La Crosse battled nineteen innings until darkness halted play. Joel and Speiser pitched superbly as errors sparked La Crosse’s first inning and Eau Claire’s sixth. Catcher Karnell left the game in the thirteenth with a finger split. In Oshkosh, Oshkosh overwhelmed Green Bay with a local semi pro pitcher. Cap Trayford and Botsford released, President Danforth set to manage.
Both teams feature fast, semi professional players and a competitive game is expected at Taylor's park tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The East Freeport diamond hosts Freeport Grays versus All-Stars at 2 o'clock with Morse and Jeffries for the Grays and Hogan and Petrie for the All-Stars. Freeport Orioles also play at Shannon tomorrow afternoon.
The piece questions loyalty to city clubs and fans’ willingness to back second rate teams. Managers boast future plans while denying pennants, claiming the eventual champions will surpass them. It notes many leagues produce spring champions who fail to finish strong, yet fans insist on baseball.
They remark that all can spot a pennant winner now and then when the team visits town, noting the rare moment of success and local excitement during the appearance.
President Powers at La Crosse reports complaints across several cities about rowdy tactics used to influence umpires. He notes attendance drops and says a new umpire, Conley from Wausau, will officiate the Freeport Wausau series. The league hopes for a strong 1907 season with all clubs eager for a fast start.
John T. Powers president of the Wisconsin league arrived after dinner and met with Freeport club directors. He would give no details of the conference though sources say Powers is angry over reports that Green Bay sought to hire manager Moriarity amid the Freeport situation.
A La Crosse Wis dope artist warns against chasing hype as rumors swirl about pitcher G. W. George from Columbus on La Crosse staff being sold to the Boston Americans for 5000 dollars and due to report September 15. Freeport fans seek the truth amid pricey bulletin broadcasts in the league.
A docketed September term case names Charles Brokhausen as plaintiff and C Niemeier, his father-in-law, as defendant. The suit alleges an 1896 land purchase of 1651 acres in Kent township for 10400 with multiple mortgages, a 1905 threshing outfit purchase secured by three mortgages, and an 1897 mortgage crisis leading to an absolute farm deed in exchange for debts. Niemeier died in April. Brokhausen seeks reconveyance claiming the deed was security.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in the castle hall over the State bank Monday evening for business. A candidate will receive the degree of Page. All ATL knights invited.
Robbers ransacked several Harman stores Thursday night securing about 60 dollars in cash hardware and saloon provisions. Stores hit included Kugler Purcell Frank Kugler elevator Dure hardware and Applegreen’s saloon. Drawers smashed rear entries. Local police blame home talent though some cite unique matches. Merchants consider hiring a night policeman after repeated incidents.
During hot weather I will be at my market Sunday mornings from seven to Lovelock offering items noted as twenty four dollars for a woo A. FY. Lich Tenberger.
The Cash Grocers offer best oil at eight cents per gallon at 110 Stephenson Street. Burrell Bros advertises affordable fuel, highlighting low price and location for customers seeking bargain oil.
Plans for Freeport Y M C A fall and winter campaign are underway with committee and director meetings. Bloomington Y M C A secretary George R Sutton will speak at the opening banquet, likely Sept 17, on Physical Culture. R C Smedley new secretary aims to start vigorous membership drive to reach eight hundred members. Harry E Stahl leads the campaign committee with twenty five business and professional men to recruit engaged participants.
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery available for 0e a week. Orders welcome from residents and businesses seeking home or office issues. Delivery options and service details are provided by the newspaper.
Public sale by administrator of Minnie I. Mohr's estate in Stephenson County Illinois. Real estate to be sold at the front door of the courthouse in Freeport on September 24, 1908, at the stated hour. Sale follows court decree, conditions include payment of mortgage, dower, and related charges. administrator to report to court next term and deed issued upon purchaser's compliance. Signed August 20, 1908 by Louis Mohr administrator and Charles H. Green attorney.
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