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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
4
The International Typographical Union issues a label to the Freeport Journal recognizing that the paper employs Union labor in its mechanical departments. The certification marks support for organized labor practices in the press.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors arriving or departing across Davenport. Names include George Kleckner Edwin Hall Hubert Dustman Nan Petrie John Conrad S. H. Zimmerman Mrs. George H. Ford Charles Frisbee Mrs. Edward Lawless N. W. Dennison Roy Lattig May Hollister Miss Gertrude Overstreet Oscar Zipf and others with their travel plans to Chicago Aurora Madison Stoughton Red Cedar Lake and Eldora.
A newspaper reception program is listed for the Baptist church primary workers in the church parlors on Wednesday evening August 20. The lineup includes a piano solo recitation newspaper vocal and a piano duet performed by Hiss B Whittes, Russ Caldwell, Miss Meta danseai ethel Brown, Miss Swingley, and Miss Burrell.
Miss May Hollister daughter of T H Hollister sang several selections yesterday at the Baptist church. She possesses a rich soprano voice and an offer to stay was declined as she leaves tomorrow for Eldora Ta where she will be instructor in vocal music at the industrial school.
An Italian laborer at the Illinois Central yard near East Jufiction was struck in the right foot by a pickax wielded by a fellow worker. The ax point penetrated near the base of the large toe and caused a severe wound requiring medical treatment.
Rev James K Shields former Illinois Anti Saloon League superintendent spoke at his former Freeport church urging church support to empower the league. He cited parishioner cooperation, local option, and church led action to curb saloons through outreach and fundraising envelopes.
A Douglas avenue boy, Charles Ruthe Jr., fell from the attic of his home at noon, striking the porch roof and sidewalk. He suffered a deep chin gash, a fractured right thigh, and tooth loss. Doctors Torey and Fair treated him at Globe hospital, with stitches and care, and he rests easier now.
A science writer argues indigestion haunts many and chews the stomach. Mi-o-na tablets are touted to cure stomach issues and related ailments, with users urged to take before meals. Win. W. Junckins offers an absolute guarantee with every box.
The Indian Creek Massacre site in La Salle County will receive a monument funded by a state appropriation of 9,000. The marker is placed in Shabbona Park central area, named for a renowned Native American. The dedication is scheduled for August 2.
Leon Rowley returned from Battle Creek Michigan where he visited his grandparents during the trip.
Self Defense Major Hamm of Eminence Kentucky credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a severe attack injury in ten days and no trouble since. The product is promoted as the quickest healer of burns, sores, cuts and wounds, priced at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Sunday School at Oakdale and Old People's Day at Rivers ide Camp meetings drew large crowds with high spirits. Dr H H Thoren led sermons as Rev J H Keagle spoke on missions. Chinese curios and an ancestral tablet were shown. missionary work and library value were highlighted. Attendees heard German baptism and English sermons, with several seeking prayer at the altar.
Riverside meeting progresses well with strong attendance at Saturday and Sunday services. Rev. Geo Johnson of Naperville Illinois preached three times to large attentive audiences, with evangelistic emphasis in the afternoon and evening.
A hand skin recovered on the Pecatonica riverbank Saturday morning is identified by Coroner W B Peck as the skin from the wrist down of a drowned Eureka crew member. The exposed portion suggests it was torn by an obstruction while the boat sank a week earlier.
Miss Belle Nixon returns to Freeport from aunt Mrs. Sarah Sawtell home. J H Horning from Chicago spends weekend with family. Patridge and Pierce leave for Dubuque after Lena visit. Silver and wife visit Miles White. Freeport visitors Mrs Butler and Dunlap visit Dr Rt B Reeser. Partridge family guests of Mrs Catherine Taylor. Dr and Mrs Byers of Monroe visit G S Roush family. Musser from Rockford for weekend. C L Verbeck and family visit G S Sherry. George Pickard and daughter visit John Reeder. Miss Bessie Bates Pecatonica and Miss Myrtle Clark Freeport visit Marie Crotzer, return home. Eva Jones Pecatonica returns home after visit with Grace Wetzel. Ella Turner of Meircy visits grandmother Mrs Mary Saul. Mrs J G Sachs Freeport visitor. Albert Gishwiller from Rockford. wife accompanies him home. Dr Salter and Judge Clarity return from Canadian trip. Mrs Minima Overstreet and family go to Rockford for a week. Miss Mary Moran visits Mrs Mary Saul this week.
Freeport long distance pedestrian Edwin Selle arrived home yesterday morning from Omaha Nebraska. He traveled by train and says the journey and rest were restorative. Selle, though tan, looks well and reports an enjoyable trip to the unrest.
John I. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the remedy for biliousness and habitual constipation. The pills are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
The firm Kuhlemeier and Maurer dissolves by mutual consent with Maurer retiring. All debts to the firm should be settled at the store. Business will be continued by H. H. Kuhlemeier and J. D. Maurer in Freeport, Illinois. August 28.
Pink Hawley struggled with Oshkosh fans as Keene Canners edged the Tail-Enders. Pitching woes and early runs defined a windy Saturday, with Freeport at Wausau and La Crosse beating Eau Claire notching multiple results. Sunday's action saw Freeport topple Eau Claire 5 1 and Oshkosh drop two more games. Green Bay defeated Wausau 6 to 4 while Oshkosh split late with La Crosse.
Yesterday Freeport lost to Eau Claire by 2 to 1 as Skopec and Eberly pitched for the visitors. Freeport produced seven and eleven strikeouts respectively but failed to time rallies. La Crosse dropped two games to Oshkosh with Hawley’s conduct marred the exhibition. Oshkosh claimed the late win as the game ended in the fifth inning with 2 to 1.
Oshkosh and La Crosse split a chaotic Aug 26 doubleheader in Oshkosh with a no-hit loss and a forfeit. Pink Hawley was escorted from the field amid crowd hostility after a disputed pitch-by-ball incident, as officers protected him and the La Crosse bench.
The fragmentary text from the page provides few clear facts. It mentions OteS cent Pergitlun at BU BROS and a lip Stephenson with ambiguous context and date markers like 5-24, leaving uncertainty about event, people, or place. The resulting card notes limited readable items.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 25 the game vs Eau Claire was halted after a heavy storm. La Crosse led 2 0 at the top of the third inning when rain soaked the diamond and the contest was unfinished. Batteries Schneiders and Billian for La Crosse and Mialven and Kurnell for Eau Claire.
John T. Powers proposed that a La Crosse backer fund umpire expenses for all La Crosse games, naming John Pickett who recently officiated in Freeport. The Freeport management refused, noting the impropriety and that the arrangement would bias the umpire. President Keene notified league clubs of Powers action and its rejection.
After conferences led by President John T. Powers in Lie Crosse Eau Claire Green Bay Wausau and Oshkosh the Wisconsin State Baseball League plans a larger circuit with stronger financial backing and faster play. Five of six current towns will stay with Freeport possibly leaving. if Freeport quits a Madison La Crosse Winona Eau Claire and Wausau Green Bay Oshkosh Fond du Lac arrangement forms. Three solid umpires including Jack Pickett are now officiating to curb past abuses.
The Freeport Orioles defeated Shannon 7 to 0 in a clean afternoon contest at Shananon. Pitcher Brinkbock starred with strong batting support and a notable run, as Freeport earned praise for sportsmanlike conduct and solid play.
President Keene of the Freeport club received a telegram from Oshkosh club urging Powers to come at once to settle a dispute. Keene replied that Powers must go to Oshkosh at once to straighten matters and claim both games.
Rev. J. B. Thomas of Chicago addressed large crowds at First Baptist Church in morning and evening services yesterday. He preached in place of Rev. Price and led funeral services in the afternoon for the late Mrs. Gillap.
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