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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

8

Pool Tournament Standings Stirring Lead Change

In last evening’s two series, A Anderson extended his lead over W Flick after defeating M Frazier following a seven ball. W Cumminsford beat John Place, while Anderson earlier downed Frazier. standings list several players with varied win totals and percentages.

A. Anderson W. Flick W. Cummisford John Place M. Frazier W.T. Pet Ccc Eee Ceee J. Cyaamer W. Cumminsford Fred Young QO. Ohlendorf Jake Krehil

LaCrosse Leaders Reject Eau Claire in League Sale Fight

President John A. Elliott reports LaCrosse and Wausau backed retaining Fau Claire as league directors debated expanding to ten teams. Most clubs favored dropping Eau Claire for Rockford, arguing attendance 12,000 last season and potential higher turnout. A Milwaukee game plan to boost attendance was discussed, with a stalled vote due to a court injunction and a possible Eau Claire franchise sale still under review.

LaCrosse Chronicle John A. Elliott Milwaukee LaCrosse Wausau Fau Claire Eau Claire Rockford Elliott Fond du Lacona Milwaukee American Association A Crosse Afernoon

Buelow at Work Reshapes Clinton Team at Infanttown

Manager Charley Buelow reshapes Clinton with many changes at Infanttown. Only two holdovers from last year remain besides pitchers Fleet Stauffer and Baker. Lee Lemon leaves, exchanged with Corkhill to bring Jack Thiery from Memphis via Peoria. Davey Crockett’s town future ends as trades unfold involving Harod, Moore, Kaphan, and Steele with Joplin and Freeport. Ohland and Smith stay aboard as the rest depart.

Buelow Charley Buelow Clinton Infanttown Lee Lemon Commodore Corkhill Jack Thiery Peoria Memphis Thiery Davey Crockett Davey Harod Freeport Joplin Pete Moore Kaphan Oskaloosa Steele Ohland Smith Fleet, Stauffer Baker

Wisconsin State league shakeup may drop Wausau for Rockford

Milwaukee Jan 29 A new phase in the Wisconsin State league fight emerged as Wausau might be dropped to make room for Rockford The Wausau management favors the move yet asks that if replaced the team remain in Wausau for fans who plan a smaller league and want last season’s members kept there

Milwaukee Wis Wausau Rockford

Rockford Lured by Des Moines Franchise Sale Offer

M H Golden says Rockford could join a larger league if Des Moines Western franchise goes For sale at four thousand dollars including all players This would give Rockford immediate access to the Western circuit and its roster of players and teams.

Rockford Register-Ciarette Rockford Wisconsin M. H. Golden Des Moines

A Big Household and Mystic Musings on Work and Nature

A fragment from a missionary tale shows a pale speaker discussing a dream of a grand household with many servants and a lush garden. He interweaves odd phrases about roles and duties, then reflects on nature’s efficiency and the idea that if one wants a fort, nature builds it by making each creature do its part.

Khutmitiyar Ib Miles

Baptist Pastor Welcomed To Freeport In Social Circles

Rev H W Beynon and his family were welcomed at a church reception in their honor last evening at the Baptist church parlors. George B Turneaure gave the welcome, C W McCaskill spoke for Freeport ministers, and Beynon thanked guests noting their happiness with Freeport. Gondolier orchestra provided music. ice cream cake and coffee were served.

H. W. Beynon The Baptist Church Mintatera George B. Turneaure C. W. McCaskill M. KE Freeport Beynon Mattie Gilbert

Masquerade at Rollaway skating rink draws big crowd

The masquerade at the Rollaway skating rink last night drew over 400 attendees with about 200 skating and the rest watching masked skaters until late. The management plans a moonlight skating party on Wednesday night February 5 and invites all.

Rollaway

Marriage at 31 West Street Unites Orangeville Couple

This afternoon at Mrs. C. C. Graham’s residence 31 West street the marriage of Mrs. Ela Mahaney and David Swartz of Orangeville was solemnized by Rev. H. M. Markley pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. Mrs. Swartz is Mrs. Graham’s sister and both are prominent local residents.

C. C. Graham West Street Ela Mahaney David Swartz Orangeville H. M. Markley Second Presbyterian Church Swartz Graham Twe

Miss Muriel Barmiller Birthday Surprise at Fifth Avenue

About thirty friends gathered at Miss Muriel Barmiller’s Fifth Avenue home to celebrate her twenty third birthday. She received a beautiful ring as a gift. The evening featured games and dainty refreshments.

Muriel Barmiller Fifth Avenue

Fortner Party At Home With Friends On Liberty Street

Last evening at 250 Liberty street Mr and Mrs Frank Fortner who wed last Sunday entertained about sixty young friends. The Martha Washington Birthday club plans a Saturday card party at K of G hall with public invitation. The Globe Home garrison hosts a Friday card party at K of G hall with Haviland china prizes. The Freeport Tribunes host tonight by invitation. cut glass and Haviland china souvenirs.

Liberty Street Frank Fortner Martha Washington Birthday Club K. of G. Hall Globe Home Garrison Haviland China Freeport Tribunes Cut Glass

Lena Notes Miss Isabel Achenbach Returns Home

Lena January items report Miss Isabel Achenbach returning to Freeport after a pleasant visit with Miss Kathryn Seise. Illness of K W Shersmith described as unconscious. Amity church held well attended W H and F M Society coffee. Various residents visited relatives and attended local events amid grippe outbreaks. Epworth league social enjoyed with a musical program.

Lena Isabel Achenbach Freeport Kathryn Seise K. W. Shersmith W. H F. M. Society of Amity Church Wim Evelyn Nelson Jessie Hill Ned Hill Vina Schrader Frank Shearer Grippe M. C. Briesemeier Will Lampert Rockford Epworth League R. W. Hill

New York Tribune Index as Key to Historic Files

The Tribune index has served for over thirty years as a key to its columns and to other papers for quick access to news, editorials, reviews, and letters from the same day. It cross references a vast store of facts for easy reading, priced at $1.00.

New York Tribune The Tribune

Market Report Shows Closing Board Prices and Yards Trades

Chicago January 30 closing board of trade quotes list May wheat at 98 55, May corn 604, May oats 623, May pork 12.67, May lard 7.82, May ribs 6.77. Union stock yards cattle 8,000 steady, beeves 8.60 to 6.10, cows 1.70 to 4.60, stockers 2.60 to 4.60. Hog offerings 10,000 steady to 5 higher, light 4.00 to 4.30, mixed 4.06 to 4.40, heavy 4.06 to 4.40, bulk 4.20 to 4.30. Sheep 10,000 weak, 3.257 to 5.60 tops. Active stocks on New York Exchange round out the day.

Associated Prose Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of Trades F.J. Miner & Co Room. Co. D Anderson Ely Bsa

Coming events list with dances, lectures, and fundraisers

A condensed schedule of community happenings from January to March. Includes Germania society dances at Lexington hall, Prof. Dawson social dances, indoor circus at Y M C A, Masonic and St Aloysius events, Eastern Star instruction, opera and theater dates, a Flying Dutchman performance, bazaar fundraisers at St Pius hall, a university extension series on Early Christianity, and the Stephenson County Teacher's Institute. Notable venues include Lexington hall Masonic temple Mt Pius hall and the Masonic Temple.

Germania Society Prof Dawson Lexington Hall Y.M.C Odd Fellow's Hall St. Margaret's Guild Isaac Alcazar Masonic Hall Eastern Star School of Instruction St. Aloysius Society St. Incent’s Mt. Pius Hall Fannie Yeates Gehr Wagner Masonic Temple St. Pius Hall Germania Masquerade University Extension H. L. Willett Stephenson County Teacher's Institute Willett

Local Moving Picture Schedule and Stage Entries

A dated list outlines upcoming shows and acts with dates ranging January to March. Entries include The Girl From the Golden West The Lilly and The Prince The Lion and The Mouse Human Hearts Preston Downey Moving Pictures Mrs Flake & Co Al Field's Minstrels Uncle Josh Perkins and Price Red Mill.

Golden West Human Hearts Preston

Special Announcement on Pure Food and Drug Law

Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz. Read the Journals want column.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

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