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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1907

Page

7

Canners Orphans Triumph in Close Wisconsin Game

Green Bay Orphans edged Freeport 3 to 2 as Warhop allowed a coat of whitewash on Green Bay yesterday. In Saturday and Sunday action Green Bay split with Freeport while Fond du Lac and La Crosse battled for pennant spots. Freeport won 1 to 0 in extra innings Sunday, with Warhop pitching for Green Bay and Francis for Freeport.

Green Bay Freeport Fond.du Lac la Crosse Oshkosh Madison Wausau Eau Claire Orphans Fond du Lac Wisconsin Warhop Francis Jack R. H. PO A. E. Boyle Kernan Wesceeeseraee Hartman Karnell Total Eee A. E. Schoonhoven Treland Visseeeeeseevel Fiske Disch Stark, c Neapher Freeport Verre Balis Ine Heas Arhop Boyle O'Hayer Ott Ireland Stark He Apts Flannigan Pet la Crosse Callee Ager BS Hau Claire Ie

La Crosse Defeats Fond du Lac In One-sided Sunday Game

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on July 7 La Crosse used two bases on balls an error and two hits to score four runs in the first inning. Fond du Lac managed two runs in the bottom but trailed 4 to 2 heading into later play. Final line shows La Crosse 4 Fond du Lac 2 with Jones and Moore opposing Ames and Isaacs.

Fond du Lac Wis la Crosse R.H. E. la Crosse Jones and Moore Ames and Isaacs

Brady Delivers Timely Single To Lift Wausau

In Wausau Wisconsin on July 7 Brady delivered a timely single to win the game for Wausau. Kroy scored from second on a walk and steal setup. Both pitchers were effective as Wausau edged Eau Claire 6 to 0 with Nagle and Campbell behind the win and Smith and Stange behind Eau Claire.

Wausau Wis Brady R. H. E. Wausau Eau Claire Nagle and Campbell, Smith and Stange

Oshkosh Defeats Madison In Ex. Bizzy Baseball Protest

Oshkosh beat Madison 8 to 2 in Oshkosh. A protested decision in the sixth inning shifted the game to Oshkosh after umpire Murphy held the watch. Bubser finished as umpire. Batteries: Converse White Tei sle Leahy.

Oshkosh Wis Madison Murphy Bubser R. H. E. Oshkosh Converse White Teisle Leahy

Madison Shut Out as Oshkosh Wins opener in Wis

Oshkosh defeated Madison 9 to 0 in the July 6 contest. Dolan led Oshkosh with four runs and three two-baggers while Kreimer struggled for Madison. Sage was dominant for Oshkosh, while the Oshkosh pitching and fielding held Madison scoreless through the game.

Oshkosh Wis

Wausau and Fond du Lac Baseball Scores July 6

In Wausau Eat Claire earned a single hit on a misplayed ball while Zook pitched close to a no hit game as Wausau edged Eau Claire four to one. In Fond du Lac Crangle hit a homer and drove in two as Fond du Lac defeated La Crosse five to two with Flynn Moore Dunbar and Spicer handling the batteries.

Wausau Eat Claire Zook R. H. EB. la Crease Flynn Moore Dunbar and Spicer

Kennedy's Colts Fall In Close Pecatonica Tilt

A veteran lineup including Joe Allen Bill Householder and Amsler lost 6 to 5 at Pecatonica yesterday afternoon. Spectators blamed the umpire saying he knew more about corn than base ball and that fair treatment could have turned the result in favor of the picked up team.

Unclear baseball suspension plans hover over Ives return

Freeport fans debate George Ives fate after a Fourth of July incident with umpire Anderson. Ives missed games at Green Bay on Saturday and Sunday amid suspicions of a brief ban, though no official notice has arrived from President Moll.

Freeport George Ives Anderson Ives Green Bay Moll Cozy Dolan

Oil King's Immense Income on Birthday

The report notes John D Rockefeller's birthday with dispute over his exact birth year. It highlights his vast wealth as the richest person in the U S and his donations to colleges and charities while speculating on how his fortune could grow if he lives to 100. It recalls his income once being two dollars a day and now massive, with no fixed location of him.

New York John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Board of Review Sets Rules as Busy Season Opens

The Stephenson county board of review enters a ten week busy period as property owners contest valuations. Boeke Hawke and Lampert hear complaints at the Freeport courthouse with August 1 deadlines and detailed rules guiding filing and hearings.

Stephenson County Board of Review Messrs Boeke, Hawke and Lampert Commission Court House Board of Review Freeport Illinois

Illinois Lawyers to Meet in Knox County

Galesburg Illinois hosts the Illinois State Bar association for its thirty first annual meeting next Thursday and Friday with about 300 attorneys expected. Social events include a lake club reception and Friday banquet. Topics cover railroad legislation corporate capitalization public morals and pure food laws with speakers from Chicago New York Quincy Robinson and Galesburg.

Galesburg Ill Knox County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Lake Clubhouse James H. Wilkerson Chicago John M. Zane Harrison Musgrave Edward Morse Shepard New York Municipal Court of Harry Olson Carl E. Epler Quincy Albert H. Jones Robinson Frank F. Reed

Regular G. A. R. Ladies Meeting Planned

A regular meeting of the ladies of the G. A. R. is set for Wednesday afternoon at the rooms in City Hall.

The

Electric Bitters for Women Promises Health and Beauty

A sales blurb extols Electric Bitters as restoring strength to weak women, improving nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion. It claims the product offers sprightliness of step and health, and guarantees availability through Joseph Emmert, druggist, at 50 cents.

Joseph Emmert

Vacation paper forwarding for summer subscribers

Notice for Journal subscribers leaving the city for the summer to have papers forwarded by leaving their new address at the office. Call phone 25 for forwarding. addresses can be updated as often as needed at no extra charge. The notice ends with a light remark about vacation reading.

Journal

Old Freeport Ads Echo 1849 Business Directory

The Freeport Journal lists firms and officials from 1849, including Cyrus Sheets saddlery, Hyde mercantile, Julius Smith justice, Parage & Tuwer attorneys, John Clark deeds, Goodhue & Bright, Sweet & Brawley lawyers, D A Knowlton, Knight & Co merchants, Emmett & Bastress druggists, and Sons of Temperance No 56. Crane & Co Oriental Circus touted for July 31 with 249 horses and acts, amid notes on telegraph stock to Green Bay and lack of railroads.

Freeport Journal Grattan & McFadden Cyrus A. Sheets EH. H. Hyde Samuel Sweeley L. W. Guiteau D. A. Knowlton Broadway Locust Streets G. D. Knight and Co Dr. Martin's Dwelling On Stephenson St Emmett & Bastress Sons of Temperance Freeport J. Mease, Jr Stephenson County I. G. Bebec Telegraph Green Bay Wisconsin Port Washington Milwaukee Chicago Journal W. H. Kemp America Camilla Gardner Dan Gardner William Nixon Chicago P. A. Knowlton

Coroner's Inquest Details Lineman's Death in Freeport

Testimony reveals the victim quit his Culvert job last Monday and had family in Chicago. Witnesses describe the Milwaukee freight collision in Freeport, a German letter hinting at a Chicago accident, and plans to contact the deceased's sister Elsie Schwerein. A burial and a posthumous photograph are planned.

Chicago 18Th Street Ashland Avenue Halsted Street Freeport William B. Carmody Milwaukee Jerry Sweeney Stealy George Passage Ted Carrier 44Th Street Wabash Avenue Dietz Lving Elsie Schwerein

FHISIS MY 71ST BIRTHDAY Joseph Chamberlain

Joseph Chamberlain the eminent English statesman, born July 8 1836 in London, moved to Birmingham at 20, began politics in 1863, chaired the Birmingham school board in 1873, served as mayor three times, reformed municipal government, entered Parliament in 1876, and became president of the Local Government Board in 1886.

Joseph Chamberlain London Birmingham Mr. Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Career and Marriage Highlight Liberal Unionist Leader

The record notes Joseph Chamberlain's split with Gladstone over Ireland home rule leading to his rise as leader of the Liberal Unionists in the House of Commons. He earned major renown as secretary of state for the colonies from 1895 to 1903 and married in 1888 to the daughter of War Secretary W. C. Endicott of Cleveland's first cabinet.

Mr. Gladstone Ireland Lord Hartington Chamberlain Liberal Unionist Party House of Commons Colonies Mr. Chamberlain W. C. Endicott Cleveland

Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service at 100 Weekly

The Daily Journal offers citywide newspaper delivery for 100 per week, providing full coverage across all neighborhoods. The offer applies to all subscribers seeking home delivery within the city limits.

The Daily Journal

This Date in History Highlights Through Time

A compact digest of notable events: 1675 Culpeper named Virginia governor for life. 1709 Charles XII defeats Peter the Great at Pultown. 1758 French win at Ticonderoga. 1822 Shelley drowns. 1855 Parry dies. 1856 US Senate rejects Kansas free state bill. 1906 hostilities erupt between El Salvador and Guatemala.

Lord Culpeper Virginia Charles XII Peter the Great Pultown Ticonderoga Percy Bysshe Shelley Marshall Joseph Chamberlain W. E. Parry U. S. Senate Kansas Salvador Guatemala

Baptist Sunday School Picnic At Forest Park

The Baptist Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Forest Park. The 9:30 interurban car will carry attendees and free rides are provided for younger scholars. If weather turns stormy the picnic moves to Wednesday. all friends are invited.

Baptist Sunday School Forest Park

Memorable Day With New Life Pills Cited

A nostalgic notice promotes Dr. King s New Life Pills as painless purifiers curing headache and biliousness and keeping the bowels right. Sold for 26 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.

Dr. King Jos. Emmert’s

Admiral Brownson Retires After Long Navy Service

Washington July 8 Rear Admiral Willard H Brownson aged veteran commander in charge of the bureau of navigation retires from active duty at the Navy Department. His career included notable actions such as a tense standoff with Brazilian Admiral de Mello during a Civil War era harbor confrontation. The incident featured Brownson threatening a broadside to prevent interference with an American merchant vessel.

Navy Journal Washington Willard H. Brownson Bureau Navy Department Admiral Brownson Admiral de Mallo Riv. Janette Hood Detroit Browneson Brownson

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