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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
8
Pool Tourney Leads Narrow Margin in Standings
Sporting notes detail two last evening series. Flick beat Cramer after giving him the twelve ball. Fisher and Cramer drew. Standings show Flick leading with 5 wins, 1 loss, 800? value. Fisher 4 6 1 800. others include Anderson, Place, Cramer, Young, Frazier, and Ohlendorf with varying records and points. A Belvidere High vs. local team basketball doubleheader is previewed for tonight at the YMCA with two fast games anticipated. President Rodemeyer cites Rule 28 on contract jumping, outlining reporting and penalties for players and clubs, plus listed signed contracts from Fond du Lac, Wausau, Madison, and Galena connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flick
Cramer
Fisher
W.L. Pet
William Flick
A. Anderson
H. Fisher
John Place
J. Cramer
Fred Young
M. Frazier
W. Cummmnsford
Jake Krehl
c.Deeee
Ohlendorf
Rodemeyer
J. H. Farwell
Auburn
N. Y
National Board
Fond du Lac
Adam Vogt
Frank Cross
E. E. Gardner
C. C. Hatch
Lock Verpagel
Earl Zook
Harold O'’Hayer
Wausau
Charles Furgeson
Clifford Dulin
Madison
Harry Kingston
John Robertshaw
F. R. Shaub
T. R. Hodson
Galena
Freeport
Exhibition Games Sought by Dubuque Club
President Rodemeier received a letter from C H Rolland secretary of the Dubuque club requesting a series of exhibition games before the season. He suggests schedule on a Saturday and Sunday in late April at the Dubuque grounds if the dates can be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodemeier
C. H. Rolland
Dubuque
Sunday Threatens Slander Suit Over Chicago Saloon Claim
In Bloomington on January 23, Evangelist Sunday, before about 2000 in a tabernacle, vowed to sue for slander and damages anyone circulating a report that he has money invested in a Chicago saloon and restaurant. He demanded names, affidavits, and witnesses, accusing the source of the tale as coming from the whisky gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Sunday
Tabernacle
Chicago
Aly
Joseph M Choate Birthday Tribute Highlights Career
The text recalls Joseph M Choate born January 24 in Massachusetts. Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, he joined a New York firm and rose to prominence as a leading attorney. A longtime Republican, he led the New York State Constitutional Convention and served as United States ambassador to Great Britain from 1899 until his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Todges Choate
United States
Great Britain
Massachrusetts
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
New York City
du bSoo
Fyarts, Southmard & Choate
Tis Paine
Grocery firm Charles Winter & Co suspended
Charles Winter & Co a grocery firm on Williams Street opposite the Third Ward fire house has suspended business due to inability to meet obligations. Assets have been turned over to W L Calkins as trustee for creditors. Trustees attorneys are Stearns and Zipf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiem
Grocerty
Charles Winter & Co
Williams Street
Third Ward
W. L. Calkins
Stearns & Zipf
Witnesses from Pearl City in Brockhausen vs Niemeier Case
Several witnesses from near Pearl City in Freeport testified before Special Master in Chancery Zips this morning for Brockhausen versus Niemeier. The large Kent township land tract involved is of considerable value and will likely be slated for trial at the next circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Freeport
Local residents report health updates for two figures
George Stemm is improving after a grip illness while Mrs. L. A. Hovey at 194 Chicago Street, living with her daughter Mrs. Grant Courtney, is reported very low following a prolonged pneumonia illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stemm
L. A. Hovey
Grant Courtney
Chicago Street
Real Estate Transfer Louis Dickes to Elmer Pratt
Louis Dickes transfers for Elmer G Pratt a parcel in block 4 Mary S Scott addition for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dickes
Elmer G. Pratt
Mary S. Scott
Skating at Tay lor Park Rink Noted as Good
A reader reports good skating conditions at the Taylor Park rink with solid ice and favorable weather for attendees. Local residents are urged to visit and enjoy outdoor skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Park
This Date in History Highlights historical figures and events
On this date in history several notable items are listed. 1688 death of Francois de Laval first bishop of Quebec. 1712 birth of Frederick the Great. 1746 birth of Gustavus III. 1792 death of the same year. 1859 Slidell proposes $30 million Cuba purchase. 1861 Jefferson Davis withdraws from Congress. 1870 Prince Arthur visits White House. 1873 naval ranks abolished. 1895 death of Lord Randolph Churchill born 1849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois de Laval
Quebec
Frederick the Great
Germany
Gustavus III
Sweden
Slidell
Louisiana
Cuba
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Congress
Prince Arthur
Queen Victoria
President Grant
White House
Lord Randolph Churchill
Heroic life savers on the Monomoy patrol
Writings depict surfmen patrolling Monomoy to Cape Florida with brass tags marking each watch. They endure unpaid vacations in June and July while captains subsidize crews from savings, as Congress refuses pensions and extra pay, despite dangers and lifelong service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monomoy
Croddy Ulead
Cape Florida
Halfway Louse
Vuele Sam
Seratch
Congress
Kimball
Department
Memoir Anecdote of Payman and the Undertaker
A veteran actor Macklin visits Frank Payman after the painter's wife dies and overhears a quarrel with the undertaker over funeral costs. He interjects, urging respect for the memory of the painter's wife, suggesting the bill is extravagantly high yet worth paying in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macklin
Frank Payman
Minlnecklin
Playman
Vang
Tor
Cuddeback Named Defendant in Stephenson County Suit
A sparse public notice announces a pending suit in Stephenson County Circuit Court. The defendant Mary Cuddeback is summoned to appear at Freeport Courthouse on the first Monday of March. The notice is dated January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cuddeback
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Pdinois
Tle
Freeport
da Sud
Aia
A. D. Ae
Upcoming events and lectures listed for winter through spring
A long list of local events includes University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. H L Willett on several dates January through March. Socials and dances run by various groups such as Germania society and St Aloysius, plus bazaars, card parties, and a policemen’s ball at Madison Temple. Also scheduled are indoor effeus, guild dances, and the Stephenson County Teacher’s Institute with multiple talks by Dr Willett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension
Willett
Baptist Young People's Society
University
Germania Society
Y. ML. A
St Margaret’s Guild
Lexington Hall
St. Aloysius Society
St. Incent's
St. Plus Hall
Germania Masquerade
H. IL. Willett
S—Policemen
Mnasonle Temple
H. L. Willett
Stephenson County
The Girl From the Golden West to The Red Mul Bees Laxative
A list of theater showings from January to March followed by an advertisement for Red Mul Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. The flyer cites titles such as The Girl From the Golden West and The Lilly and The Prince with dates, then notes Mammoth moving pictures and a Mrs. Fiske appearance, concluding with a cough syrup claim. The product is marketed as a prompt relief for coughs and croup, with immediate relief and a gentle laxative effect. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenthner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden West
Human Hearts
Preston Downey
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Daily Journal Delivery Details for City Districts
The Daily Journal is delivered to the part of the city for 10c a week. The notice outlines how readers can access the newspaper and the weekly rate, reflecting a traditional home delivery model typical of local papers.
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