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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
7
The visitors depart town after losing all games of the series. Watu sau the next victim. The text shows mixed capitalization and unclear details but indicates a sweep and departure after defeats.
In a sunlit afternoon game Freeport defeated Fond du Lac 1 to 0 to extend their winning streak to seven and their last seventeen games to 13. Pitcher Scott led a sharp team effort with strong support from the field as Letcher of Fond du Lac reached first base on the only hit for his side.
In La Crosse on July 1 Green Bay punched ahead early and cruised to a 6 to 1 victory over La Crosse. Flynn and Killian formed the Battery for Green Bay while Francis and Steele and Ott worked for La Crosse. Steele suffered a cut to the right forefinger from a foul tip.
In Eau Claire, Lewis shut down Eau Claire with two hits and no runs as Oshkosh wins 4 to 0. In Madison, Wausau tops Madison 6 to 5 with Liesie pitching four strikeouts and no hits in three innings, despite a late Madison rally.
Freeport players practiced at the park this morning as Manager Schoonhoven reorganizes signals. With many players released and joining other league teams, the coach will spend extra time teaching new signals for the team.
Former Freeport player Gwin signed with Fond du Lac after being released Sunday. He left town this morning and will likely appear in the Madison series. Delvin at third base for the Web Footers may quit, with Pap likely to take the position if he departs.
An 1880s style advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh and offers one hundred dollars reward if untarrh remains uncurable. F J Cheney and company are cited with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo druggists, asserting Cheneys honesty and ability to meet obligations. Includes internal consumption claim and price per bottle with free testimonials.
Spend the Fourth at Harlem Park in Rockford with half hour train service by the Rockford and Interurban railway. Special attractions run all day ending with a grand motion fireworks display in the evening. Round trip fare is 90 cents with tickets valid for 30 days.
Town Clerk Michael Steffen announces a regular town board meeting for Tuesday July 2 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with bills against the town must present them at the Rice Building office promptly.
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery at ten cents per week, offering affordable access to the news for all residents.
Mrs J M Baker arrived from Grinnell Indiana to visit relatives in Lena for weeks. A band concert and free fireworks display will cap the Fourth. Miss May Harbach visits Freeport. others travel to Millville Dixon Sterling Joliet Clinton and Freeport. A new daughter born to Rudy Richard yesterday.
Milum Umbrella Co advertises repair and recovery services for umbrellas, promising money saved by using skilled repair work. The notice emphasizes experienced personnel handling the process.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery availability for 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes affordable access to the newspaper across neighborhoods and encourages subscriptions.
Charles O. Upton a 74 year old bank president from Rockford Illinois died suddenly yesterday at his daughter Mrs F K Tribous home in Dixon from apoplexy. He was once president of the Manufacturers National Bank at Rockford Illinois.
In Kewanee Illinois on July 2 officer Cullombine attempted to arrest T. C. McGinnis when his wife attacked the officer with a cabbage. The confrontation disrupted the arrest and prompted police action.
On account of the Fourth, Thursday being the Fourth of July the quarterly business meeting and by monthly covenant meeting of the Baptist church will be held Wednesday night. All are urged to be present.
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