Freeport baseball stay sets tone for Wisconsin Illinois league
Wisconsin Illinois league discussion in Freeport focuses on preserving the circuit. President Moll says Freeport will remain in the league. Rockford and Racine Appleton may push for changes, but La Crosse and Wausau resist ouster despite regional concerns. Next meeting in Milwaukee to decide 1909 circuit structure with guarantees under review.
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Moll
Freeport
Wausau
Racine
Appleton
la Crosse
Rockford
Freeport Club
County Court Room
R. R. Tiffany
M. A. Steele
Henney Buggy Company
Wm. L. French
Galena Avenue
Wis
Canners
Henry Rooney
Milwaukee
La Crosse catcher seeks release amid Sterling plans
Joe Killian of La Crosse seeks his release to take charge of an independent team in Sterling HL. Draft season for class C in the Wisconsin-Illinois league opens December 15 and runs 15 days. La Crosse fears loss of Safford, Eberle, Graves, and Flynn. Rockford Register-Gazette notes no deal yet between Rockford and Freeport for Fisk and Scott. Freeporters doubtful about retained players. Jimmie Shields previously played with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Killian
la Crosse
Sterling
Safford
Eberle
Graves
Flynn
Rockford Register-Gazette
Rockford
Freeport
Fisk
Scott
Canny
Canny Freeporters
Jimmie Shields
Galena Player Linked to Adair Post Office Robbery Case
The Galena team leader from last season reportedly received a penitentiary sentence for robbing the Adair Iowa post office. Medwtzky, who left La Crosse two years ago, is restored to favor and may return though he has offers from the St. Louis Cardinals and a Southern league club. He objected to playing under Pink Hawley.
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Galena
Adair
Iowa
Medwtzky
la Crosse
St. Louis Cardinals
Pink” Hawley
Y M C A Affairs and Christmas Plans
The Y M C A held a productive afternoon with Rev J O Randall and Dr Baumgartner leading music. B S C boys heard Mr Morgan speak and planned a Christmas entertainment for Dec 26 with tickets issued next Sunday. Charles Wilcox to speak next, electrical stunts promised.
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J. O. Randall
Rockford
Baumgartner
B.S. Cc
Mr. Morgan
Charles Wilcox
Gregory
Organ Factory
Board of Directors
C. B E. Smith
Chicago
Physical Directors Society of Illinois
Settlement
Carl Davis
Harry Bickenbach
Petit Jury Called in Circuit Court Session
The circuit court opened at 1 30 pm and, after chancery orders, the petit jury was called at 2 pm. Several jurors were excused including J D Hinds West Point Carl Bushjohn West Point Fred Weller Rock Run Orson Bowers Joseph W Hall Arnold W Lavine Peter Metzger and P J Lonergan Freeport. Joseph Teeter was the first criminal docket case heard. The jury selection proceeded shortly after 2 o'clock.
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J.D. Hinds
West Point
Carl Bushjohn
Fred Weller
Rock Run
Orson Bowers
Joseph W. Hall
Arnold W. Lavine
Peter Metzger
P. J. Lonergan
Freeport
Joseph Teeter
Case Against Wagner Continued In Sunday Saloon Suit
The case against Julius Wagner, charged with keeping his saloon open on Sunday, was continued again in Magistrate Bentley's court. Hearing is now set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Julius Wagner
Bentley
Local Names Searched in Public Records
Freeport resident Wilbur H. Reitzeh over 21, Bertha Lakemacher over 18, Winslow resident Harry Yountry age 34, and Dora M. Kohn of Orangeville appear in a public records listing.
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Wilbur H. Reitzeh
Freeport
Bertha Lakemacher
Same
Harry Yountry
Winslow
Dora M. Kohn
Orangeville
Congressman Lowden Publishes Sinnissippi Farm Calendars
Congressman Lowden returns to his district with calendars showing Sinnissippi farm at Oregon. The effort highlights local scenery and honors constituents while distributing the calendars to residents.
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Lowden
Sinnissippi Farm
Oregon
Orangeville Couple Married in City Ceremony
Miss Dora M. Kohn of Orangeville wed Harry Yountry of Winslow this morning in a city ceremony officiated by Judge Clarity.
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Orangeville
Dora M. Kohn
Harry Yountry
Winslow
Clarity
Bohannon couple mourn loss of newborn twin daughter
Charles Bohannon and his wife mourn the death of their infant daughter born Friday night.
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Charles Bohannon
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Mrs A C Williams of Backy recalls a graveyard cough that persisted three years until Dr King’s New Discovery improved her health steadily. The medicine, claimed to hold world healing records for lung throat diseases, is sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store with a 60 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
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Jos. Emmert’s
Help Wanted and Lost Items in Local Notices
Rental ad seeks steam heated outside rooms with bath and elevator at 208 Mackay block with reasonable price and new phone 546. Several lost items include a light ray squirrel collarette on Douglas Ave between Van Buren and Cherry Sts and a baby dress with pink embroidery between Ringold and Ordway streets. Return items to 108 Douglas Ave or leave at Bird some.
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Mackay Block
van Buren
Cherry
Douglas Ave
Ringold
Ordway Street
Uirdsome
College Club Dance Invites Freeport Students at Temple
About 200 invitations issued for the second annual College club dance to be held at Masonic temple on December 8 with Brubaker’s orchestra. Guests include James Hanley and W. W. May from University of Illinois track stars and F. C. VanHook. Many Freeport students at colleges will return home for holiday vacations. list of local students at Illinois, Wisconsin, Wells College, and other institutions.
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Masonic Temple
Brubaker
University of Illinois
Lexington Hall
Masonica Temple
James Hanley
University of Iinois
W. W. May
F. C. VanHook
Freeport
University of Wisconsin
Oscar Hiveley
Charles McCool
Dana Voss
George Schmelzle
Dwight Smith
Orlando Gochnaur
Edward Allen
Harry McCulloch
Harold Herbert
Charles Sullivan
Harry Hoy
Alpheus Dresser
Zelma Eells
Will Hutchins
George Schoeffel
Carl Wagner
Will Ellis
David Graham
Irma Jungkunz
Walter Schulte
Quincy Jones
Fritz Kunz
Carrie Hoefer
Wells College
Ruth Hill
Wellesley
Eunice Smith
Lina Steenrod
College of the City of New York
John Grant
Princeton Prep
Oscar Ennenga
Culver Military Academy
Carl Ennenga
University of Kansas
Harrison McCann
Northwestern University
Marjorie Verbeck
Vera Fry
Irma Rowland
Ruth Saucerman
College of P. and
S. of the University of Illinois
H. Inks
Arthur Pettepiece
Northwestern Medical College
Floyd Best
Oberlin College
Laura Hoefer
Beloit
Dwight Reiner
Jay Davenport
Florence Brubaker
William Tiwing
Lake Forest
Edna Murphy
Laura Cowley
Nellie Holland
Alice
Resolutions of Respect for Loyal Munn and Henry Dorman
Obituary note from Freeport Consistory mourns Sovereign Grand Inspector General Loyal L Munn and Henry Dorman, praising their Masonry, public service, and family devotion. Passages honor their lives, extend sympathy to families, and recall their virtues with a prayer for peaceful rest.
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Loyal
Muni
Henry Dorman
Bro
Loyal L. Munn
Michael Stoskopf
John F. Fair
Freeport
Local and Social Notes Reflect Winter Preparations
William Feltsehhneider of Newton IA is in town for a visit. Amity society meets with Mrs. Will Tice at 4 p m Tuesday Dec 16. Reserved seats for The Mikado go on sale tomorrow morning at Guenther’s store. The Knights of Columbus host a card party tonight for members and their ladies. Embury church Men’s league meets tonight with addresses by County Supt. Grove and F S Boyers. refreshments served. Wilmer Sechrist resigns from Guyer & Calkine Grocery Co and heads to Corpus Christi Texas for the winter. Swedish service at First Lutheran church yesterday drew many Swedes and Rockford youths. Rev M P Sjostrom delivered a strong sermon. Anthem by choir and duet by M Johnson and E Peterson. Next Swedish service planned for Sunday Dec 27. Announcements later.
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William Feltsehhneider
Newton
Viatt
Albert Johnson
Rockford
Amity Society
Will Tice
Embury Church
Grove
F. 8. Boyers
Wilmer Sechrist
Guyer & Calkine Grocery Co
Corpus Christi
Texas
Finglish Lutheran Church
M. P. Sjostrom
M. Johnson
E. Peterson
Ater
Licensed to Marry. Alexander McGaffin and Ida Schmitt
A marriage license is issued to Alexander McGaffin of Atlantic Indiana and Ida Schmitt of Davis on the date shown in records. The notice confirms their intent to wed and lists the individuals as applicants for a license in the county clerk’s office.
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Alexander MccGaffin
Atlantic
Ida Schmitt
Davis
Annual dances and parties listed for December and January
Dee. W annual dance and card party at Plattedeutycho Gailld on December 18. Prof Dawson hosts a Prize Masquerade on December 25 and a Christmas Ball on December 25. Second Annual dance at College club in Masonic temple on December 20 with Alumni Bath Masonic temple on December 30. The County Sheriff matinee and night at Mason lodge. January 1 H of K T annual ball and card party at Mason temple. January 4 winter term opens at College of Commerce.
Bloscope Moving Pictures Schedule and Film Slate
The fragment lists Bioscope and Bloscope moving picture showings with matinee and night screenings. Featured titles include The Mikado and A Wife's Secret. December dates mention matinees and multiple screenings across Dec 1 2 16 18 26 alongside air lectures and matchmaker appearances.
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Daniel Sally
Bioscope Moving Pictures
Dee
Thoren Tailor Shows New Fall Styles and Fabrics
H Thoren, tailor, invites customers to view the latest fall fabrics and styles at his Galena Street and Mackay Block location. Readiness to serve at customer convenience.
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H. Thoren
Galena St
Galena Ave
Mackay
Shoes to be repaired at A. T. Meier kort
Instructions request bringing shoes to A. T. Meier kort under Second National Bank for repair. The note mentions address 128 3d2a.
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A. T. Meierkort
Second National Bank
Barrett’s Glasses Gift for One in Need
A concise note suggests Barrett’s glasses as a fitting and thoughtful gift for someone in need. The message underscores practicality and appreciation, framing the gift as sensible and valuable.
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Barrett
Emerick
Bett
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F. A. Read
Win Walton Neph
Clothing Department
Waterman’s
Otto Wagner
The
Daily Journal
Association
Baseball
YM. C. A. Affairs
Petit Jury
Case
Journal
Sue Pase
West Street
H. F. Dorman
Kervant
Chaus. Green
Taylor Ave
Wilbur Bt
Masonic
U. OF T. Athletic
Leges
Academics
Grand Opera House
Hugh Flannery, JR
Knights of Columbus
Winneshlick Pottery
Union St
Lidlv
Ruch
Stephenson St
China
U.S
Walter J. Hea
John Hea
Ryan’s Music
Gaisia St
Kimball
Ww. W. Kimball CO
Grant Bros. Local Managers
New Phone
Freeport, Ill
Yaarate
Fmerick Barrett & CO
Freeport Binet Building
Freeport, Il
H.A. Rotzler
W.j.young & Go “Books, Pictures & Freming
Opp
German Bank
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