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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

7

Warhop Shuts Out Bubser as Freeport Beats Oshkosh 3–0

In a tight three game series opener Freeport’s pitcher Warhop limited Oshkosh to three hits while Ireland Shaunnessy and Disch provided offense. The contest ended 3–0 with Freeport taking the lead in the eighth and adding insurance runs. The next games see Fond du Lac host Freeport in a three game set as Ives joins the Canners and Ives may play today.

Canners Warhop Bubser Jack Indians Ireland Shaunnessy Freeport Disch Fond du Lac Ives Madison Wausau Eau Claire Oshkosh la Crosse Green Bay Shaunnesby Eccens Diseh Doy Barlow Stark, Co Av Schoonhoven Goo Delvin PaQow Obo Pov Ceca Kiske Barlow Yaaa Baker Pickett

Fond du Lac Edges Eau Claire 3 2 in Rain Delay

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on August 26 errors by Eau Claire in the seventh inning cost them a 3 to 2 loss to Fond du Lac. A drizzle hindered play as Smith and Steele battled Koons and Isaacs in batteries for the teams.

Fond du Lac Eau Claire Wis R.H.E Eau Claire Smith and Steele Koons

Madison tops Green Bay in rain soaked game four runs

Smith pitched a complete game for Madison, shutting out Green Bay as the rain fell throughout. Final score Madison four, Green Bay zero. Batteries were Smith and Smith for Madison with Stremmel Ott and Karnell behind Green Bay.

Green Bay Madison Wis Smith R.wef

Freeport Eyes New Pitcher as Evans May Be Released

Rumors say Freeport seeks a highly recommended twirler. If true, Evans could be released. The pitcher’s name is not learned, but he has asked Manager Schoonhoven and letters were sent to the directors who have endorsed Schoonhoven.

Freeport Evans Schoonhoven Schoon

Hovek Urged to Secure Twirler for Fond du Lac Series

Hovek was advised to secure the twirler at once and may give him his first tryout in Fond du Lac during the present series.

Hovek Fond, du Lac

A Poor Relation and The Cow Puncher At Grand Opéra House

Amusements note two plays at the Grand Opéra house tomorrow and Thursday. A Poor Relation features an acclaimed cast in a Russell production and The Cow Puncher by Hal Reid presents life on a western Arizona ranch with elaborate scenery by Buhler and a top cast.

Smith Russell Grand Opéra House Grand Opera House Hal Reid Arizona Mann Buhler Mexico

Time Place and the Girl Impress Grand Audience

A large packed audience at the Grand enjoyed the second performance of The Time the Place and the Girl. Sid Riley led a smooth musical show with lively acting by Elizabeth Goodall Molly Kelly and Jessie Huston. The chorus, songs, and costumes received strong praise as the troupe kicked off its season.

Sid Riley Harry Short Johnny Hicks Cecil Lean Chicago Elizabeth Goodall Molly Kelly Sanitarium Jessie Huston F Eulalie Jensen Sam

Free Scholarship Offered by Former Senator Mason

Former U S senator William E Mason offers a $75 Chicago Night University scholarship with free tuition to one county resident a second scholarship for each county in the state eligibility requires under 85 good character and a high school diploma or equivalent essay on a judge named topic judged by Judge A J Clarity Chicago Night University law department possesses a competent faculty led by Prof L D Rogers president and veteran organizer of higher education.

William E. Mason A. J. Clarity United States Illinois Mason Chicago Stephenson County Law Department Chicago Night University Aerga L. D. Rogers National Medical College

The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters Claim

The article states eminent scientists agree life expectancy falls short of potential with age 50 to 60 as a critical period. It urges careful health during this decade and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize body organs. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmart, druggist, 50c.

Joseph Emmart

Daily Journal Delivery Suburban Citywide Cheap Rate

The Daily Journal charges 10 cents per week for home delivery across the city area. The offer promises convenient access to local news and notices for residents in all neighborhoods.

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Growth of United States paper industry 1890 to 1905

A Census Bulletin shows paper and wood pulp production rising from 1890 to 1905. Value of products grew from $78,937,184 in 1890 to $188,715,189 in 1905, with wage earners up to 65,964 and capital at $277,444,471. New York leads product value, followed by Massachusetts and Maine, as newspaper, book paper, and fine paper drive growth.

Census Bureau Wm. M. Steuart New York Massachusetts Maine Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio United States

Birthday of Charles G Dawes Highlighted

The piece notes Charles G Dawes born August 27 1865 in Marietta Ohio. It traces his life from civil engineering with western railroads through Nebraska Wisconsin and Illinois to his McKinley era political work and rise to comptroller then bank president in Chicago.

Marietta Ohio West Western Railroads Nebraska Wisconsin Ilinois McKinley Dawes Chicago

This Date in History Highlights

Key historical events listed by year include 1521 City of Mexico taken by Cortez 1634 Swedes defeated at Nordlingen 1660 Milton's works burned 1776 Americans defeated at Long Island 1783 First hydrogen balloon ascent Paris 1816 British fleet bombarded Algiers 1859 Leigh Hunt died 1869 First Confederate monument unveiled Griffin GA 1891 Wreck kills or injures fifty on Western North Carolina railroad 1892 Metropolitan Opera House fire New York

City of Mexico Cortez Nordlingen Milton Hangman Long Island Paris Alguers Leigh Hunt Griffin Western North Carolina Metropolitan Opera House New York

Young People's Aid Meeting At First English Lutheran

The Young People's aid of the First English Lutheran church will meet in the church parlors this evening at 8 o'clock sharp. Attendance of all members and friends is desired. Members should come prepared to settle the soap order and straighten out the matter. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation and indigestion with refund if it fails.

First English Lutheran Church H. J. Moggk Wm. F. Jungkung

Hotels Registered Guests Include Many From Across Regions

A list of recent hotel registrants shows visitors from Sioux Falls to Milwaukee. Names include P. F. Sheaman, J. T. Lord, Edwin Bassler, Frederick Lowther, J. Forsythe, B. Smith, A. H. Barkley, J. A. Sample, J. Hall, W. R. Whitman and others from Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Indianapolis, and beyond.

Brewster P. F. Sheaman Sioux Falls J. T. Lord J. B. Breen W. Cantillion Edwin Bassler F. W. Wilcox L. J. Wright BE. G. Burwell Chicago Frederick Lowther St. Louis Harry Bieskey S. S. Bieskey Minneapolis J. Forsythe B. E German Valley J. A. Sample Indianapolis Senate R. E. Adams F. B. Weadling C. Dunlap J. C. Mellvoy H. H. Freidman C. S. McClintock William Buttolf F.S. Dodge John Lealy John W. Rowe W. G.whip

Arrangements Made For Shriners Picnic At Rockford

Dr C L Snyder and Jacob Boehner visited Rockford Saturday to organize the Shriners picnic set for September 11. The program opens with a boat ride to Illinois park, followed by park dinner and afternoon amusements. Two contests expected to attract many women remain undisclosed. Boats will return to the city. About seventy five from Freeport plan to attend.

C. L. Snyder Jacob Boehner Rockford Shriners Ilinois Park Freeport

YMCA Physical Culture Classes Start Next Fall

The YMCA will begin physical culture classes around mid September. F C Rogers, in charge of the program, recently returned from Hamilton Ontario with a specialized course. Classes will benefit from his training under Mr Barton with a new system of prescribed exercises and expected strong results.

F. C. Rogers Hamilton Ont Barton

What a New Jersey Editor Says

M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds saying he has used many medicines in his family but none as effective. S also notes H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz as endorsers.

New Jersey M. T. Lynch Phillipsburg N. J Daily Post Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Probate of Wills Names Heirs and Executors in City

The will of William H. Holland bequeaths $1000 to his niece Nellie Holland with the remainder to his widow Nellie Holland who is also named executrix. Johanna Kuehner’s will divides the estate among five children with Robert D. and C. Fred as executors. Marintha Pope’s will of Harlem leaves the estate to Byron Pope Anna Furry and Sarah Ervey with Byron Pope named executor.

William H. Holland Nellie Holland Hanna Kuehner Lewis D Robert D William F C. Fred Anna K. Groneman Marintha Pope Harlem Byron Pope Anna Furry Sarah E. Ervey

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