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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
Freeport Beats Madison in Low-Scoring Night Criterion
Yesterday results show Freeport defeated Madison 1 to 0 with a lone sixth inning score when Mee singled, stole second, and scored on a wild throw by Heffner. Moore pitched for Freeport and Grimes for Madison. both were steady though Moore edged Grimes on the mound. Disch filled in for Ireland, while Ireland’s absence passer lent no extra offense to either side as Freeport grounded hits and Madison hit into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Senators
Mee
Cook
Heffner
Champs
Harrod
Moore
Grimes
Ireland
Disch
Madison
R. H. PO
Schoonhoven
Howell
Liese
Letcher
Whitmore
Armstrong
Smith
Liner
Fisk
Tiese
Green Bay dominates Oshkosh 9 to 0 in Aug 28 game
Green Bay battered Oshkosh 9 to 0 as Miller kept the visitors off the bases. McCauley was badly hurt sliding into a base and will miss time. In La Crosse, La Crosse won 2 to 0 over Rockford with Watson and J Harms handling pitching. Wausau beat Pond du Lac 8 to 0, with Brady homering. Lang and Lezie starred on defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P.C Wausau Shee En Waane
la Crosse
Madison
Seeeee
Freeport Pate Beer Reer
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Rockford Wee Ee Ee
Freeport
Rockford
Wausau
Wis
Miller
McCauley
Tr la Crosse
du Lac
Ling
Brady
R. H. BE
Teveeeee
Pond du Lac
Lang
Lezie Und Stang
Pattison Attends Democratic Meeting in Savanna
Hon. Douglas Pattison returns from Savanna after attending a Democratic gathering Friday with speakers including Adlai Stevenson and Mr Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Savanna
Adlai Stevenson
Mr. Pattison
Hindipo nerve tonic offered with guarantee at Guenther Co.
C P Guenther & Co druggists at Galena avenue advertise Hindipo the nerve tonic and restorer. They promise a full refund if not satisfactory and claim it cures kidney troubles and nervous disorders. A 60-cent box, Blue Label Extra Strength, is offered with mail delivery under a positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Personal Record Ties Freeport Visit List of Local Guests
Miss Hazel Trego guests Polo relatives and many locals travel for visits and business in Ridott Aurora Dixon Forreston and Chicago with a broad roster of names including Mrs J Murphy Miss Eva Wilde Miss Florence Carroll and Rev H M Markley among others. E B Bucher wins Winslow electric contract and outlines early lighting plans for Martintown.
Deafness Not Cured by Local Applications Says Expert
An identical claim notes that deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It asserts only constitutional remedies can restore hearing and offers a $100 reward for incurable cases cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J.cheney & CO
Toledo
Death of Herbert R. Johnson in Buffalo NY
Frees port reports the sudden death of Herbert R. Johnson at his Buffalo home on Aug 20 from heart failure after a two week illness. Funeral held Aug 24 at the family residence with Rev. Presentt officiating. interment in East Aurora. Survived by wife Emma Rhodes Johnson, daughters Bertha and Mary, and siblings E. T. and Miss Emma Johnson. He was 60 and connected to Johnson & Wilkins undertaking, and active in several fraternal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freesport
Herbert R. Johnson
Buffalo
N. Y
Johnson
William Dempster
George L. Brown
Joseph EK. Ball
Fred I. Slade
Joseph H. Braden
Frank P. Weidner
Nelson C. Tiffany
Henry Cutting
East Aurora
Freeport
Erie County
Wilkins
Johnson & Wilkins
Mr. Johnson
Emma Rhodes
Benjamin Rhodes
Hiram Lodge
Orient Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
William McKinley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Bertha
Mary Johnson
E. T
Emma Johnson
East Aurora, N. Y
Local events and notices across Freeport area
The W R card party hosts tonight and Monday afternoon. Freeport lodge of Eagles stag picnic tomorrow at Forrest Park. J E Curtin Illinois Central engineer in Amboy is father to a nine pound baby boy. St Margaret's guild meets fall season with Miss Ruth Collins on Lincoln Avenue Monday afternoon. F B Harriman Illinois Central general manager passes through city early this morning from Omaha to Chicago in a special car on train 401. Rev F W Emerson will preach at Englewood Christian Church Chicago Sunday evening and Mrs Emerson will accompany him as they attend the state Christian church convention opening Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Curtin
Illinois Central
Amboy
St. Margaret's Guild
Ruth Collins
Lincoln Avenue
F. B. Harriman
Ilinois Central Railroad
Omaha
Chicago
F. W. Emerson
Englewood
Wills Probated for Schlamp and Arthur Estates
Jacob Schlamp of Silver Creek has his last will probated in county court leaving the entire estate to widow Barbara Benta. John Arthur’s will, dated June 17, 1907, names son William Arthur daughter Emma Arthur and granddaughter Lucile Arthur as executors without bonds. The testator’s estate befits his son Daniel Arthur’s child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schlamp
Silver Creek
Barbara Benta
John Arthur
William Arthur
Emma Arthur
Daniel Arthur
Lucile Arthur
Birthday salute to Officer Figeley of Freeport PD
Oscar Figeley of the Freeport Police Department turns sixty five today and is celebrated by his family. His son Burton Figeley and wife from St Louis, a sister Mrs Frank Moore and husband from Sterling visit to offer congratulations. He recalls a historic Freeport debate heard as a lad from a tree in the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figeley
Oscar Figeley
Freeport
Funeral for Mrs. Wilhelmina Barth this Sunday at 2
The funeral for the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Barth will be held from the family residence at 103 Jackson Street at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Klingbeil of the Oak Street Evangelical church will officiate. The six sons Harry John Edward Walter Earl and Philip Barth will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Barth
Jackson Street
Klingbeil
Oak Street
Insurance Firm Moves to New Cosmopolitan Building
The western branch office of the Williamsburgh Insurance company relocates today from the Brown building on Galena street to the Cosmopolitan building. Details of the office are pending, but a public reception is planned in about two weeks by Mr. Gund once arrangements are complete.
Card party at St Pius hall aids St Vincent orphanage
A weekly card party held yesterday afternoon at St Pius hall for the St Vincent orphanage attracted guests and prizes were awarded to Mrs Henry Rotzler Miss Ella Stack and Mrs William Wilson at the card tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pius Hall
St. Vincent
Henry Rotzler
Ella Stack
William Wilson
Balloon Ascension Postponed At Highland Park
Weather stopped the planned balloon ascent at Highland Park last evening and the event was moved to this evening. Prof Montgomery is among the leading aeronauts in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Montgomery
Reiger Sells Cigar Store on Stephenson Street
A. H. Reiger has sold his cigar store on Stephenson Street to Herbert C. Carey, finalizing the transfer of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiger
A. H. Reiger
Stephenson Street
Herbert C. Carey
Crowded in a Week Crowns Prizes at Freeport Event
Crowds of about 10 000 gathered in Freeport to celebrate a mid 19th century event noted as pivotal to Civil War history. Keagle Labudde and Yordy won first prizes in a twelve entrant race with twelve prizes. Yordy also claimed the high jump at 4 feet 6 inches. Fireworks drew wide attention while rain reduced Friday night program. Evans defeated Rathbun in a three fall wrestling match. The crowd included veterans and travelers from Iowa Missouri and the middle west signaling a landmark day dated August 27 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keagle
Labudde
Yordy
Karl Yordy
Lincoln
Douglas
Evans
Denver
Rathbun
Beloit
Iowa
Missouri
Middle West
Freeport
Personal mentions of visiting relatives and returning residents
George Cheeseman and wife of Mt Carroll visit niece Mrs M A Stout in town. Gerald BE Sullivan editor Englewood Times Chicago was here this morning en route home from Hollandale Wis where he rusticated for a month. Miss Florence Hoffman leaves for New York City, formerly city resident, guest of Miss Cora Flachtemeier for three weeks. Mr and Mrs J H Holmes of Decatur who stayed with Mrs D C Sunderland and Mrs J B Munn depart tomorrow. Holmes supervised a government building architect in the city during its erection and spent over a year here. friends glad to meet him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Pengilly
Chicago
Annie Pengilly
W. F. Sullivan
Edwardsville
Freeport
Hugh
William Edwards
Dodgeville
Wis
D. G. Jones
Grove Street
John Mitchell
Leadville
Col
Burton Figeley
W. F. Figeley
Charles G. Glaw
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Augustus Munn
Butte
Mon
George Cheeseman
Mt. Carroll
M. A. Stout
Gerald BE. Sullivan
Englewood Times
Hollandale
Florence Hoffman
New York City
Cora Flachtemeier
J. H. Holmes
Decatur
D. C. Sunderland
J. B. Munn
Holmes
Br ester hotel hosts 8 O clock Henry band concert
Through the efforts of L Friedly proprietor of the Brewster house the big celebration ends tonight with music. Henry band will perform on the hotel balcony at eight. An earlier concert at three attracted a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Friedly
Brewster House
Crowd Attends Weeklong Historical Exhibit at Library
About 6000 visitors attended a public library historical exhibit this week. Responding to public sentiment, the library board approved extending the exhibit into next week, inviting more patrons to view items of historic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Har killer returns from Fish Wars with crew losses
A fragment reports a Har killer recently returned from Fish Wars. It states he killed a few of the lesser crew but the biggest targets escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Sports
Illness In Troy By Miss Jetta Bellows
Miss Jetta Bellows of Troy is reported quite ill at her home while Art Drener at St. Francis hospital is rapidly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetta Bellows
Troy
F Art Drener
St. Francis Hospital
Netherlands Ask France to Aid in Venezuela Issue
Paris, Aug. 29. The Netherlands asked France if cooperation with Holland is possible in the Venezuela dispute. France has taken the request under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Netherlands
France
Holland
Venezuela
Bryan Joins Union Presented a Certificate
Lincoln August 29 President In graham of the typographical union presented William Jennings Bryan with a handsomely engraved membership certificate in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lincoln
Ingraham
Typographical Union
Bryan
Test for seasickness on a moving mirror spin
A tourist agent suggests a test: stand before a movable mirror and have someone spin it at increasing speeds. If you feel normal, you may be a sturdy sailor. if the mirror swirl makes you dizzy, beware. Advises young couples to test before honeymoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times
Dawson Homecoming Dance and College Opening Set
Aug 22 97 events include Dawson's homecoming dance at Lexington hall on Sept 7. Fall term opens at Freeport College of Commerce on Sept 7. Labor day celebration at Highland park on Sept 7. Dancing and card party by Fra ternal Tribunes also at Lexington hall on Sept 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Lexington Hall
Freeport College of Commerce
Highland Park
Meadowbrook Farm and Empire Stock Co Then Schedule
A dated entertainment list shows Aug 28 Meadowbrook Farm Aug 83i Empire Stock Co for one week Sept 8 W B Patton in The Blockhead Sept 10 As Told in the Hills Sept U The Flaming Arrow Sept 16 The Yankee Doodle Boys Sept 17 When We Were Friends Sept 24 Jane Eyre Sept 28 Harvey Dramatic Co for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Farm
Empire Stock Co
Patton
Harvey Dramatic Co
Wedding at German Valley Unites Greenfield and Nampel Kin
A happy nuptial was solemnized at 9:30 p.m. last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Georgianna Nampel in German Valley. Hiram B. Greenfield, also of German Valley, became the bridegroom. The ceremony, performed by Justice Fred Aykes, was witnessed by a small circle of intimate friends. The couple are well known in Stephenson County. The bride owned a harness shop and undertaking parlors in German Valley for years. The groom is a harness maker and a respected resident and businessman in German Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna Nampel
German Valley
Hiram B. Greenfield
Fred Aykes
Greenfield
Germano Valley
Kellogg to Join Golden Eagle After E. & W. Service
A. Kellogg, longtime associate of the E. & W. clothing department for nearly three years, will assume a new post with the Golden Eagle starting September 1. The move marks a career transition within local retail ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kellogg
Market Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board quotes show Dec wheat at 91 1/2 cents, Dec corn 66 1/2, Dec oats 41 1/2, Jan pork 16.10, Jan lard 9.36, Jan ribs 8.82. Union Stock Yards cattle steady with beeves 3.60 to 7.70, stockers 2.60 to 4.60, cows 1.75 to 5.80, hogs 5.00 to 6.98, mixed 6.20 to 7.02, heavy 6.15 to 7.08, bulk sales 6.45 to 6.90, and sheep 2.26 to 4.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pross
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Free to Men and Women: R140 Tableta Distributor Offer
A. Rapkr, general distributor in Milwaukee offers one package of R140 Tableta free to men and women. The remedy claims to ease chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. Address 3917 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rapkr
Lisbon Ave
Milwaukee
Electric Bitters praised by San Jose resident
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California lauds Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor promising relief. Sold under guarantee at Jos Hummert s drug store for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Garantee
Jos
Hmmert
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Winslow Register
E. B. Bucher
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Galona St. Opp
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