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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
3
A Freeport diurnal note observes the International Typo Union receiving recognition for its use of union labor in its departments. The item highlights labor standards and the union’s role in employment practices at the publication.
A compilation of brief city notes reports numerous local residents visiting the city and traveling to nearby towns. It names Daisy Reeder Ada Gook and many others along with short mentions of court, circuses, and religious services.
The Trades and Labor council will elect officers tonight. The Saengerbund holds a regular monthly business meeting this evening. The Freeport Gun club schedules a practice shoot at Taylor’s Park Sunday at 2 PM. All shooters urged to attend and prepare for the tournament.
It is learned that Martin Deethart, son of Dr. George Krape, rescued the doctor’s son who fell into Yellow creek at Globe Park. The boy had disappeared beneath the water for a second time when Deethart jumped in and brought him to shore after a hard struggle.
The funeral of the late Archibald a eNopgalswas was held from the residence at 88 Winne shirk street at 9 o'clock and from Marys church at 9 80 this morning. Rev Croke officiated and interment was at St Marys cemetery west of the city.
Horace Webster transfers lot 9 block 2 Park Heights addition to Ellen E. Wareham for 850 dollars. A Knorr also transfers lot 1 block 2 Park Heights addition to Ellen E. Wareham.
The report notes bands and companies achieving eighty three percent across Halmer Rocky area with emphasis on local industry demand and production levels amid economic shifts.
In a 6 to 2 victory for Keene's Canners, Schneiberg was bumped twice and yielded to pitcher George after two innings. The article notes Freeport leading the percentage column and lists yesterday's scores: Freeport 6 La Crosse 2. Eau Claire 6 Wausau 5. Oshkosh 4 Green Bay 3 after sixteen innings.
A Birmingham Age-Herald poem laments a man in Pennsylvania who never experienced baseball. It contrasts his lack of attendance with vivid game imagery from pole to park, noting his life remains a blank without the joys of cheering, scoring, and ballpark scenes.
In a high energy home game Freeport defeated La Crosse 6 to 2 as Schneiberg faded after an early miscue. Moriarity led with four hits and stole third while Scott settled into form after rough early innings. The win extends Freeport’s pennant push with three straight victories and a widening gap over La Crosse in the standings.
Freeport players postponed departure to tonight to see the circus. They will leave at seven and travel via Madison. Sixteen games lie ahead on the road with fan support. La Crosse team headed home after departure last evening to face Eau Claire tomorrow.
In Wausau Wisconsin on July 5 Eau Claire defeated Wausau after sixteen innings in what locals hailed as the best game of the season. The start was weak, but the match swung in the sixth inning as play intensified.
The La Crosse pitcher Schneiberg is criticized for sulking during a loss to Freeport as fans taunt him. Pink Hawley, manager of La Crosse, remains courteous and defends his team while praising his players and noting improved relations since the series.
Miss Bessie Boyer of Chicago now in Amarillo Texas assists her brother Freemont in a hospital there. She reports he suffers typhoid fever and malaria, with doctors fearing a sudden collapse due to his age. He has been ill over two weeks with rally spells and sometimes speaks her name. The fever shows signs of breaking, but a hemorrhage remains a concern.
Central stock remains firm as Harriman and Fish parties vie for control of the Illinois Central. Harriman supporters reportedly acquired substantial holdings after Fish urged proxies and highlighted the road’s 19 year improvement. Early earnings hints suggest over 11 percent return and a near 3.9 million dollar surplus for the year, based on eleven months of data.
The Y M C A hikers report they left the Dells and reached Sparta. The group departed from Sparta at 7 yesterday morning and expect to arrive in LaCrosse today. They will visit the Y M C A boys camp in La Crosse until Monday, then start down the Mississippi to Galena.
R Smedley, secretary of the local Y M C A, spoke to a large group of Illinois Central shop employees at the shops this noon. He previously addressed Stover employees at the new Stover plant in East Freeport, and plans talks at other large factories.
Embury Methodist Church conducts services next Sunday July 8 in usual hours. Class at 9 30, preaching and reception of members at 10 30, Sunday school at 12 Epworth League at 6 80, preaching at 7 30. Choir practice tonight at 7 30 and official board meeting at 8 00 with important business. all members should attend.
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia touts Electric Bitters at age 82 claiming it keeps the elderly feeling young. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation with a reasonable time and is guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist at 50 cents.
Attendance nears 3000 as the Freeport Chautauqua opens after clear weather. Ralph Bingham, delayed by a wreck, will lecture today and tonight. Chicago Glee Club debuts as entertainers, delivering a lively set. Miss Miller and the Dixie Jubilee Singers receive warm applause as Miss Haz zard leads a broad program, with Globe Park views and Mexico talk on Thursday. Saturday schedules promise a grand concert by the Glee Club and domestic science by Miss Hazzard.
Frank Long employed by B A Goddard the dairyman residing north of the city sustained serious injuries when a wagon wheel ran over his right leg after a mishap with a mule team on Chicago street. He suffered fractures to the tibia and fibula above the ankle and several arm and shoulder injuries. He was taken to Dr Poling's office and then to St Francis hospital where he rests easier.
In social circles Miss Rae Boyington and Miss Ruth Johnson hosted a fruit shower for Miss Helen Adamson with euchre and prizes for Gratia Waddell, Mrs Charles Bourgsgartens high points, and Helen Strong lone hands. Mrs Ralph Burt plans a follow up in honor of Miss Adamson with Miss Mattie Scott. The Elks dancing party drew a large crowd at the Elks hall with the Hearon sisters and Winifred Heaton performing. Mrs Victor Alexis Heise hosted four young cousins at a house party featuring Alma and Adella Feldschneider from Wisconsin and Minnie and Lillian Weber from Chicago.
Hazel Sheckler visits from Chicago for several weeks. W H M society of the Methodist church plans to send supplies to the San Francisco mission. Marion King visits W H Goodrich in Pearl City. Dora Dix Helen Dix Letha Opie Roy Daws drive to Warren. West Point township Sunday school convention at the Lena Methodist church. Mrs. Blanche Bunker returns to Winslow. Iva Kurtz visits Garner Iowa. Local citizens attend Sells Bros circus in Freeport. Mrs Charles Kiplinger visits Freeport. Meta Galbraith of Elizabeth visits the Lantzer sisters. Orelda Reeder returns home from Freeport after visiting grandparents John Reeder and wife. Fred Scharfenberg and wife return to Rockford from visit with Rev F A Scharfenberg.
Illinois cities push to secure the winter quarters for Forepaugh Sells but face strong barriers. Ringling Bros. recently acquired the circus and bolstered Ringling interests in Baraboo Wisconsin with substantial new buildings, making a relocation unlikely. The Bloomington Y M C A effort highlights competition for development funds as towns vie for the draw of the circus.
Three youths aged sixteen to twenty, Fred Smith Richard Tonkens and Frank White, were held after a hearing in Justice Goddards court for burglarizing Herbert Macombers Wadams Grove residence. They were bound over to the September grand jury term on $500 bonds each. They gave residences in Chicago Missouri and their hometown and appear to have prior criminal activity.
A local service named Dany Jovenat announces shipments to every city area for a one week period. The program aims to improve accessibility and speed of delivery to residents and businesses throughout the metropolis.
A historic sale in Freeport nears its end with deep discounts across woolen dress goods staple fabrics ladies wear and shoes. Odd lots and remaining stock are being slashed, with some savings over half the original price to attract men women and children within reach of the store.
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