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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
2
A Freeport label honors a company for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting support for organized workers and fair labor practices within the facility.
Mrs Samuel Sliser, an 82 year old Kansas resident visiting Forreston for Riverside camp meeting, suffered right side paralysis yesterday afternoon and was taken to her grandson Charles Timmer’s home. Her condition worsened this morning and she was moved to Forreston for care.
Mrs Joseph Williams reports her husband beat her and, while sober he is a good workman, he loses temper when drinking and is worse when intoxicated. Their son, bedridden due to asthma and hay fever, had earned 25 since moving from Dixon two months ago. Williams was unemployed in Dixon for two months. his mother funded the move to Freeport.
The will of the late Wm H Fulton has been probated in the circuit court. His sons John, Harvey and Jonas Fulton receive $2 each, the remainder to his wife named executrix. Will dated July 4, 1908.
O J Giegler departed Saturday night for Denver to consider making his home. Earlier the Stover shops employee gave him a smoker in his honor and presented a gold watch, then marched in procession and accompanied him to the depot.
Winslow defeated Warren 6 to 2 on Sunday. Ovitz starred for Winslow in a strong hitting game. Warren fielded many players from the Galena independent team, according to local residents.
Mrs. D. McMaullen will give a picnic at Taylor's Park tomorrow for the primary department of the First Methodist Sunday school. All the children meet at the church at 9:80 o'clock and the mothers are requested to accompany them.
Miss Carrie Blendt of Galena and Charles Drier a moulder at Stover Manufacturing are engaged. The wedding date will be announced in the near future.
Frank Evans the butcher was arrested on a warrant for disturbing the peace and faced a magistrate in police court this morning. He received a fine of $1 with total costs $6.26.
W. 8. Lillis foreman of the I. G C machine shops was struck in the left eye by an iron scale while removing a casting this morning. The injury was painful but he returned to work after the incident.
Knights of Pythias Lodge No 462 calls a meeting for business and work in the second degree all Knights invited. Licensed to wed Gaulin E Dinges Anna Oborem Elaine Willian Ayres Katie Moyer Madisonote.
William Cherkey a stranger in this city died at St Francis Hospital this afternoon. He came here from Lanark. Nothing is known of the family connections. Your family will need a tonic. Why not give them Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea 35 ag or tablets. Joseph Em
Green Bay defeats Freeport 5 2 in Saturday action and 2 1 Sunday to take the series. McGill, Lehneiberg, and Scott pitched for Green Bay in a string of close, errorless games with Beloit, LaCrosse, Oshkosh, and Wausau also posting results in the round of weekend contests.
Beloit and La Crosse played a split doubleheader in Beloit Wisconsin with Beloit losing 2 0 in the first game and being shut out again in the second in a prolonged matchup. The records show Bolatt and Killian among players for Beloit while La Crosse featured Kenmul Buckwayller and others in the lengthy late inning contest.
At Oshkosh Wisconsin August 27 the Wausau game ended after eleven innings due to darkness with one run per side. Beebe exited after the first inning and Larsen finished the game. Garlic fanned ten for Wausau as Beere and others contributed in a rugged contest.
Green Bay defeats Freeport 4 to 1 as Larlow drives three hits and Schulkowski fans seven. Mathews, Pease, Reed, and Karnell contribute key moments while Medwizky suffers an early injury. Green Bay pitcher Schulkowski secures seven strikeouts.
In Galena Wisconsin on August 27 the Highland team was routed by the Galena Independents in a lopsided matchup. Final score line shows Galena dominating with a wide margin as Highland struggled on offense and defense throughout.
Beloit K C Knights defeated the local team 16 to 9 amid a fielding error spree by the home side. Visitors capitalized with seven runs in the first six innings, while Beloit answered with five in the ninth. Battery names include Preaport Chteffen Knauf Dowling Tre Jloit Hallicie and Mullen.
The White Sox beat Art Carmut's team by 12 to 11 in an exciting game. Harris delivered excellent pitching as the standout feature of the contest.
Barry Boutmaw pitched for Breeport under Fran Smith and appeared for Boston in the last half of the first game versus Chicago. The loss wasn’t his fault. A Chicago paper notes Barry, a big left-hander with Witzimmins and Waddell-like form, held the Sox for three innings and Green’s eighth inning hit was the only against him. two Sox runs came on a Selbach error and Ferris misplay.
Riverside Park reports a large Sunday camp day despite rain threats with Rev. C. Staebler of Cleveland delivering the morning German and English sermons on The Perfected Savior and Christ Taking Away Our Sins. A large crowd attended the Lord's Supper and evening services.
Salt's Innovation Chocolate Shop plans a giveaway on Saturday September 9 featuring a three pound box of chocolates and four one pound boxes from Lowney Rubel and Allegretti Salt's Special and standard boxes. Tickets will be issued with each Soda fee Crean or Candy purchase starting Saturday and continuing two weeks. The winning numbers will be posted at the Innovation Fountain on giveaway night.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the O R C G and related groups hosted and attended several social events in Liberty street and at local homes. Mrs. Reed was surprised before her move to Chicago, with cards, a peanut contest, and a souvenir spoon. prizes went to Mrs. Ike Goodwin, Mrs. J P Reece, Mrs. John Hartman, and Charles Reed. Other gatherings included the 1908 Birthday Club at 73 Float street, a 23rd birthday for Matilda Schenberg, and an upcoming lawn social at Mrs. G G McCarthy’s.
Sister M Bordica died at St Francis hospital last night of heart disease after a two year illness. She was twenty three and spent four years in a convent. Survived by mother Mrs Shibeley and a Davenport brother, attending funeral at St Josephs Church Wednesday at 9. Interment in German Catholic Cemetery. Florence Hoos Dies at Five from Diphtheria
Note warns against speculative ventures while praising Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsia as guaranteed relief for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia. Readers are urged to ask their druggist or send the druggist’s name to the Pepsin Syrup Co. for a free sample. Availability cited from H J Moogk and Wm P F Jangkunz.
A petition is likely to circulate among residents urging the city council to construct a sewer in the Third ward. The system would serve Center Street School and St. Vincent's Orphanage, improving public health with proper sanitary measures.
Postoffice thieves Homer Trainor and Andrew Cunningham escaped from La Crosse jail with help from their wives and a turnkey. Chicago connections, the Fay gang, and $40 to influence the jailer are cited. Inspector Stuart links the scheme to Chicago, with plans allegedly run by Eddie Fay and potential rewards offered.
A fragment from a 19th century page describes a Friand u at that wee Calumet powder under the Pure Food Law. It mentions state promotion and a father punished for bringing trouble upon his mother. Inspector Fraser notes Trainer Jeff La Crease on the Burlington United bound for Chicago. The escape was discovered within two hours of Chicago.
Amusement notices praise Pally Primrose for Wednesday night at the Grand Opera House with Miss Carol Arden in the lead and a strong supporting cast. The Forbidden Land comic opera is hailed as a standout with twenty plus musical numbers, clever wit, and an excellent cast led by Edward Garvier and supported by a lineup including Charles A. Morgan and others. The engagement is for one night only. Regina Rinderman and John Borchers return to Jourdan and Stuktenberg’s dry goods store after a vacation.
The Bogar Property on Stephenson Street is offered for sale as one of the town’s finest lots. A nine room modern house with water gas furnace and toilet room is included near the courthouse with a rare offering and potential for quick sale. Don’t let another bidder miss the chance. act promptly while you think it over.
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