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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
2
A fragment indicates the Freeport Journal credits the International Typo Genical Union for recognizing the paper’s use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
Masonic groups list meeting dates: fixcedsior Lodge No. 9 on the first and third Fridays, Evergreen Lodge No. 176 on the first and third Mondays, Freeport Chapter No. 23 on the first and third Tuesdays, Freeport Council No. 39 on the ninth Tuesday, Freeport Commandery No. 7 on the first and third Wednesdays.
Notice informs subscribers leaving the city for the summer may have papers forwarded by submitting their new address at the office. Call phone 25 for both systems. Addresses can be changed as often as needed without extra charge. The notice adds that half the pleasure of a vacation is reading happenings at home.
Long list of residents visiting or traveling between Freeport Chicago Lena Joliet Belvidere and other places. Mentions several named individuals including Mrs Edward Mills Miss Ella McGurk Rev O R Newcomb Miss Toombs and George M Fugate Jr along with trips to Chicago Madison Joliet Lena and Orangeville. Several returned from visits and vacations with dates implied as Sunday or today.
Bluff man G Hays touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healer for burns wounds and piles. He claims personal use proves its effectiveness and notes it is guaranteed by druggist Joseph Bowmert. Advertises reliability for all types of minor injuries.
Riverside Park August 26 reports a banner camp meeting day with ideal weather and large attendance. Rev William Schmus of Chicago delivered the communion sermon, followed by Rev W Bucks of Akron in the afternoon and evening. Old People’s Day promotes reminiscences, and the week promises strong evangelistic services and a State Y P A convention arrival.
Special to the Journal Lena Aug 26 closing day of the thirty seventh annual Lena camp meet ing was a grand success Weather perfect attendance estimated at 6000 with many planning next year Rev B C Holloway preached to men only The Epworth League held a fruitful session and several conversions Prof Dwyer lectured on The Voyage of Life Ma de de Miller led singing Rev J C Mathaick of Galena preached from John 4 8 16 The sermon emphasized the love of God and redemption The Sunday school was led by Rev Corcutta An afternoon sermon by Stew McCaskill urged that what the world needs is men A procession of Epworth Leaguers featured about 400 in line
George Wagner, association president, lauded the dining hall service as fit for a king and thanked helpers at the meeting close. Dr Barngey praised the orderly conduct. A Stockton bus overturned yesterday hurting occupants and damaging the vehicle.
The Freeport Temperance Chautauqua closed after a well attended week. Eugene Chafin spoke on Church and School, praising religion and education as pillars of the nation. The audience heard historic claims about printing Luther and Columbus as foundations of American greatness. A ticket sale and collection occurred, with a future temperance event promised in Freeport.
Tomorrow evening at St Pius hall the St Aloysius society of St Joseph's church presents the play Out in the Streets directed by Professor Fromme with a youthful cast including Colonel Wayne Joseph Kege Walter Tappe Matt Davis and Nina Wayne among others The 24 cent admission supports the church efforts The society also rehearses The Malediction a historical piece about the war between Spaniards and Mohammedans
In Social Circles announces a Wednesday wedding at Sheridan Kentucky between Miss Anna Kunes of East Freeport and Robert Stalions, telegraph and telephone lineman for Illinois Central, long based in Freeport with home in Sheridan.
Mrs. William Brice and Miss Bula Chapman hosted about forty guests Saturday evening at Mrs. Brice's Elizabeth street home. The event honored Anna Hettinger, who is to be married in September.
St. Margaret's guild invites all interested to a dance on Wednesday August 28. The event aims to bring members of the society together for an evening of social activity and fellowship.
A Knights of the Globe ball hosts a board party tonight. Members attend a social event featuring music and mingling at the ball.
We wish to thank neighbors and friends who kindly assisted us in our late bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Cramer and family extend appreciation for the support and kindness shown during this difficult time.
C. P. Guenther & Co. of Freeport Illinois offers photographic items including films plates and paper for photographers and studios. The note cites a local supplier of diverse photographic materials and chemicals.
In a misfired string of exchanges Oshkosh defeats Freeport 7 to 1 as Disch suffers first league loss. Umpiring and fielding miscues haunt Freeport with seven runs on 11 hits while Oshkosh capitalizes on three late innings and three costly errors.
In the first game Scott struck out six as the Sox beat the Indians easily. Warhop held the Canners hitless as Freeport hammered wins with Ireland Shawn nessy and Dishh doubling and singles for a comfortable victory. Fiske made a rare error for the Canners while Harris pitched for the Sox and Young struggled for the Crescents in a 26 to 0 rout.
Honors were evenly divided as Oshkosh and Freeport split the doubleheader. Indians won the opener 2 to 0 and Freeport captured the second 7 to 0. A fast nine innings, with Scott pitching for Oshkosh and Sage for the Indians, featured limited scoring and several hard hits.
At Wausau Wis Aug 25 a La Crosse at Wausau baseball game ended tied 3-3 in the twelfth inning before police escorted umpire Bush from the field as fans overwhelmed grounds after umpire favored visitors. Scoring shows Wiusall 89 and La Crosse 92 with Lang Pierce Baillies Moore as batteries.
In Green Bay Wisconsin on August 25 Sheriff’s officers escorted Umpire Anderson from the field after a dispute over a safe call at second base in the eighth inning. Anderson was threatened as the crowd hurled clubs and stones. he received assistance from officers to avoid injury. The game was forfeited to Madison with a final score of Madison 2 Green Bay 0. Parish and Grimes were the batteries for Madison. Isbell and Garnell for Green Bay.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 25 manager Letcher led Eau Claire to a 7 to 3 win in the opener with four hits and two doubles. In the second game Eau Claire struck late, Stang saving the day in the ninth as the visitors won 4 to 1. Eberly, Steele, Hooker and Isaacs starred in the batteries.
La Crosse reports a tight finish with only 25 league games left as Freeport leads but La Crosse Wausau Oshkosh and Green Bay still in contention. Hawley, Jones, Baillies pitched well with Loeber praised, Becker strong at short, and the team regaining early season form heading into 1908.
La Crosse defeated Wausau 12 to 7 in a game played here after yesterday's result reversed. Ward noted as a feature for both sides with batteries listed as Miller Lange Pox Pierce Jones and Moore.
Center fielder George Ives left for Oshkosh to join the Freeport team this afternoon. He will likely play tomorrow against Fond du Lac while other player moves remain uncertain. Fans speculate Bud Evans may be released and Disch rotated, but that seems unlikely given handling needs at bat.
Sunday fans flocked to Taylor's park for the second game of the Sox Crescents series. Both amateur teams delivered strong play with possible Crescents chances stifled by umpire Brinkbock's calls.
Barlow may be benched with Shautnessy moving to shortstop while Disch shifts to pitcher as Miles covers first base on days Disch plays in the box. Freeport weighs releasing Evans but backs three reliable pitchers Warhop Scott and Darrah to build toward a pennant run. Warhop and Scott likely rest in Fond du Lac series, then resume at Wausau with Warhop starting and finishing game one and nine. After nine games, Freeport anticipates smoother sailing.
A Wisconsin fan urges focus on Sundays games at Wausau and Green Bay amid denials of rumors that umpires are being intimidated. The note warns such actions threaten league unity and could hasten disintegration if not ended promptly.
In Burlington Iowa Aug 26 Manager Boyle of the Waterloo club announces an exhibition pennant series against Freeport Illinois of the Wisconsin league. Freeport already holds that loop’s pennant.
Orangeville Courier reports contractor Bolender secured the bid for a six foot cement culvert east of Emanuel Mueller's on the state line. The project is a joint bridge with Clarno paying half the expense. Only two bids were received. Bolender bid $138 while H. Shons of Freeport submitted the other bid. Isaac Hoot recently bought two imported English Shire mares from Burgess Bros for $1,650. One is four years old and weighs 2800 pounds. the other is three years old and weighs 1700 pounds.
Endorsed by the county Otsego Journal editor William M Dietz calls Dr King’s New Discovery the most popular remedy for coughs and colds and a valuable prescription for lung and throat diseases. Joseph Hmert, a local druggist, guarantees never to disappoint. Price 60 cents and 1.00. trial bottle free.
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