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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is honored with a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing the use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
State's Attorney hopeful Louis H. Burrell announces seeking the Republican nomination for Stephenson County State's Attorney to be decided by the August 8 primaries. Roscoe J. Carnahan the Circuit Clerk and A. H. Wieman along with W. A. Stevens announce runs for County Court Clerk and Judge Clerk respectively, all urging Republican support for August 8, 1908.
Multiple Far Northern Illinois notices announce Republican candidacies for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Names include William W. Krape from Freeport J M McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany, all subject to August 8 1908 primaries.
A collection of public notices from Illinois candidates announcing bids for the General Assembly. Stephen Kigney from Red Oak TI and T. H. Hollister of Freeport Ill seek Republican support for Aug 8 primaries. J I Shaffer declines candidacy. A Ehrler Warren Ill and Geo R Morris Lanark Ill announce candidacies. W W Gillespie seeks nomination for representative in the 12th district with Aug 8 1908 primaries.
The Journal informs subscribers that a summer mailing option is available for those leaving the city. It requests changes of address include both old and new locations and provides contact at 97 Chicago Street.
Madison Journal notes several visits and travel plans among Freeport residents and neighboring towns. People include I Shoudy of Fairchild visiting Freeport, A H Wasem from Cuba City as a guest, George E Bonnell a Freeport caller, and Mr. and Mrs. R C Thompson of Brodhead among others. Movements include Mrs. Chas D Knowlton returning from Atlantic City, Douglas Pattison headed to Denver, and William McCall taking a summer position in Chicago. Also listed are guests Emma Laible and Florence Wilson from Gratiot, with other short itineraries and trips noted across Wisconsin and nearby states.
Scott delivered an old time style performance on the mound as Rockford extended its win streak by defeating Fond du Lac in a fast paced game shortened by rain in the sixth inning.
Event score update shows Freeport 1 Oshkosh 0, Rockford 7 Fond du Lac 5. La Crosse and Wausau with wet grounds. Madison and Green Bay see rain.
Freeport defeated Oshkosh 1 to 0 in a clean shutout as Scott held the visitors to two hits. Barlow, Stark and Warren produced the scoring and Warren, McAndrews, Fisk and Schooney were among the notable plays. Weather caused a brief rain delay but the game moved quickly with a small crowd.
The article notes a fan favored feature as batters. Oshkosh sent thirty two to the plate but two were voided by walks. Champs faced the pitcher twenty eight times with three nullified by walks and two by sacrifice hits. If Freeport had batted in the ninth, the totals would likely differ.
In Rockford Illinois tonight a late eighth inning rally gave Rockford a 7 to 5 victory over Fond du Lac. Kostal misthrew over third base allowing two runs while Fond du Lac manager Lynch was ejected for arguing. Batteries Palmer and Kempf for Rockford with Kostal and Stang for Fond du Lac.
On Saturday the Fourth the morning game will be called at 10 o clock and the afternoon game at 3 o'clock, the same as on Sundays.
Those attending the morning gala will receive a ticket entitling them to park admission in the afternoon. The Fourth of July organizers at Taylor's Park will charge an admission for the day, but attendees for both the morning and afternoon ball games pay only one park admission.
The Freeport team will strengthen with a catcher to relieve Tommy Stark. Catcher Lannan of Chicago is due today or tomorrow to help out as the extra inning games have been taxing. Stark has had a hard week of workouts but is described as all right. the relieve role is necessary due to the heavy workload.
Friday afternoon a double header is set with Fond du Lac. A postponed game will be played first with a 2 PM start. Only one admission will be charged for both games.
Sterling Illinois issues a challenge to Muscatine for a three game series at a $200 entry plus gate receipts to the winner. A five run start is offered and games on neutral ground with a neutral umpire. The demand stems from alleged ill treatment last Saturday. Muscatine denies the charges.
Frank W. Ellis longtime Freeport resident died at his Mechanic street home Tuesday evening at 8. He was nearly 60, born July 9, 1858, and had suffered nerve trouble for years. A former railroad worker and tax collector, he is survived by wife Josephine Chapple and by brothers and sisters in Freeport. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. F. J. Bate. private service, no flowers.
Mayor Dittmar urges economizing as the city adopts a record annual appropriation of 101217.20, exceeding 1907 by nearly 12000. He plans trenching police payroll by 1110 monthly, reduces firemen, voids Dennis Maher’s post, and removes the sidewalk inspector service amid sharp fiscal criticism.
Thomas H. Hollister, trustee for Shoemaker creditors, went to Dixon to obtain a bankruptcy sale order from Referees in Bankruptcy Dixon. He said no objections are anticipated and the plant and assets could be sold soon after the order is granted. Referee Fisher of Rockford, overseeing the Freeport district, has transferred the case to Dixon while away.
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York says he has used Dr King s New Life Pills for years and finds them exactly right They relieve without discomfort and are billed as best remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria Available at Jos Emmert s drug store for 25 cents
Prof H Foster Bain of the University of Illinois spoke at Freeport City Hall under the Freeport Business Men's Association on improving roads. He urged consolidating road districts, adopting road commissions, using local materials, and leveraging state aid and convict labor for crushed rock while noting Illinois limestone and Minty dolomite as strong road materials. He cautioned on dirt roads and frosts and stressed road quality for local industries.
The directors of the First National bank in this city declared the usual semi annual dividend at a recent meeting. The State bank also declared its usual semi annual dividend. The Second National bank pays its usual semi annual dividend today. The German bank declared its usual 4 percent semi annual dividend payable today. The Freeport Gas Light and Coke company declared its usual quarterly dividend payable today.
W C Jencks shipped a carload of wool today to Philadelphia. The transfer involves a sizable quantity destined for textile mills in the Pennsylvania city. The move reflects ongoing trade activity in wool shipping during the season.
Every Hour of the Day Co. P. Guenther & Co. corner Galena avenue and street advertises Hindipo the new nerve tonic and vitalizer. It claims to cure nervous debility insomnia and restore vitality with a money back guarantee if no benefits are seen. The ad urges customers to try it today at no risk.
Town board holds a regular meeting Friday July 3 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. All persons with bills against the town must present them at the town clerk's office at once. City drug store corner Galena and Van Buren streets Michael Steffen Town Clerk 6 25dtd
Beauchamp, famed humorist and philosopher, will headline the Freeport Chautauqua with a grand lecture combining humor and pathos titled Take the Sunny Side. He speaks twice on Sunday, July 12, and promises stories to lift spirits and recall simpler times.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the M M degree Thursday. Meat dealers agree to close their shops on July 4 at 10 a.m. Officer Figeley found a stray liver colored Toy Spaniel. owner may claim at the police station. Knights of Columbus banquet observers urged to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. Ice cream social at Wear Street Hill and Hildreth Jawne tonight under First Presbyterian church youth supervision. free will offerings. All welcome.
Jules Lombard, who sang in the Lincoln Douglas debate era quartette, is again a guest in this city nearly fifty years later. Now 67, he remains active with white hair reaching his shoulders, drawing considerable attention as he walks the streets. only two members of the original quartette survive.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Patestifies King’s New Discovery cures long standing throat and lung troubles other remedies only relieve temporarily Trial bottle free and bottle 1 00 sold at Jos Emmerts drug store promising full health restoration with continued use.
Chapter 42 section 2 of the revised ordinance 1907 prohibits firing cannons guns pistols torpedoes firecrackers bonfires in any city area. Violators face a fine from one to ten dollars per offense and enforcement will be strict. readers urged to notify if they miss delivery.
Citizens of Rock City stage a July Fourth celebration with a band concert in the afternoon, a ball game at 3 o'clock, and an athletic meet featuring sprints, broad jump, turning races and throws. Iva Smith and Jones of Davie will present ovations. A grand fireworks display and a special dance conclude the day.
A regular meeting of the board of education will be held Friday evening. The notice lists no further agenda details but confirms the date and time for public attendance and possible discussion of district matters.
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