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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives an International Typographical Union label recognizing its use of union labor in its mechanical departments. The award marks contractor compliance with union standards and supports workers' rights within the newspaper. Signature and dates accompany the certification.
Morning travelers and visitors fill Freeport headlines as Jerry Teft, W E Kerr, and many others journey from Chicago, Dubuque, Galena, and Orangeville for business and leisure. Residents and guests including Miss Eloise Kintzel and August Christen plan stays in Aurora, Evanston, and Wisconsin summer homes.
The Order of the Eastern Star and Royal Arcanum plan meetings this evening. Mrs. Albert Oswalt was operated on at St Francis Hospital by Dr. W B Ook. Primary Sunday School Peachers union picnic is set for Tuesday at Bailey's Park with invites to old members and teachers. Church council elected Stephen C Nagle elder and Harry Withcox E W Hockman deacons with H G McCullough trustee. five new members were welcomed, totaling seventy five this year. Sunday school picnic at Globe Park with buses from the church at 8 and 9 o'clock Wednesday.
Property owners of the village are hereby required to remove all weeds in front of their parcels. By order of the committee, action against offenders will follow until compliance is achieved.
A fragmented notice appears to discuss petition calls for improved New Deal era benefits. It references dates and groups urging government action, with unclear specifics but indicating civic petitions and public support.
Five thousand people attended Rev William A Sunday at the Freeport chautauqua on Globe park grounds The day drew large crowds aided by an excellent program and ideal weather Manager Harry Holbrook secured Sunday as the closing speaker amid strong interest from local converts and visitors The afternoon tent crowd swelled to about four times the morning audience The revival leader spoke on rewards for faith and effort and highlighted perseverance education and cheerful service The Chicago Glee Club and Billy Bilhorn provided songs Sunday noted the revival echoes and recalled May days The event ended with an evening address by Rev Thomas Green and a reception for Sunday Freeport faces the possibility of no chautauqua next year due to weak ticket pledges.
Report of weekend games shows Oshkosh rout Freeport 11 to 3 on Sunday after a 11 to 3 loss on Saturday. battle imagery dominates the recount as Moriarity and Owsley lead Freeport’s defeat and a large crowd witnesses the carnage at Sawdust City. Standout hits include Hanford and Garlic, with detailed box scores and attendance at 1,500.
La Crosse won 10 to 3 with a five run rally in the third inning sparked by Kenetchy and Schneiberg who tripled driving in five. Fiske exited in the fifth after yielding the decisive runs.
Green Bay defeated Wausau 9 to 7 in the July 8 contest despite Umpire Hassman decisions. Charles relieved Gormley in the eighth with one out. Batteries Garnier Charles and Kennin for Green Bay and Gasper Conners Wimpire Hassman for Wausau.
Two hundred spectators witnessed a classic amateur clash at Scioto Mills where Freeport defeated Scioto Mills 7 to 2. Southpaw George Schmelzle pitched well for Freeport as the crowd crowded Springman's pasture for an eager, festive afternoon with hearty meals and hometown pride.
Green Bay and Wausau clashed in a 9 run, 10 hit game with strong pitching from Stremmel and Lanon. In Eau Claire the locals pushed across four runs while Jones and Eberly battled through eight innings before a late turn, and La Crosse defeated Eau Claire 7 to 0 as Jones and Eberly yielded the early runs.
La Crosse Chronicle reports the La Crosse club lost three straight in Freeport with misfortune blamed for the defeats. Schneiberg pitched superbly in game one but errors on routine plays doomed the 2–0 win. Game two ended 2–1 as La Crosse spoiled by a fly misplays. Rain and wind limited game three, a 0–0 start, before the washout.
Olivers of Wood stock defeated West Ends 6 to 0 Sunday behind pitching by Easton who earned the win. Sullivan collected two runs and three hits with two putouts while Reid had one hit and two putouts. Easton also contributed one run and six assists in the victory.
The Everts baseball team defeated the Florence Evergreens 6 to 3 yesterday. Batteries were Haire and Voss for Everts, Crow and HRerger for Florence. Haire pitched splendidly with twenty strikeouts.
The Chicago Lawndales defeated Galena on Saturday and Sunday. Scores were 8 to 1 and 10 to 8. George Carson, a former Freeport center fielder, plays for the Lawndales, highlighted by a deep center catch in Sundays game.
A chronology of notable dates including Maurice killed in 1553 Sievershausen, Ferdinand I born in 1578, the League of Augsburg formed in 1686, Dantzic surrender in 1734, Braddock defeated in 1755, Catherine II succession in 1762, Burke death in 1737, Howe born 1819, Hart Gray and Lord Althorp resignations in 1834, Zachary Taylor death, Prince of Wales voyage in 1860, Toral offer in 1898, Parker nomination in 1904.
Miss Edna and Lulu Snyder of Clinton Junction Wisconsin are visiting Frances Dittmar. The visit highlights local social ties and community greetings as residents exchange news and hospitality.
A fair sized crowd attended a Sunday afternoon baseball game at Taylor's Park where the Orioles defeated the Blackhawks 10 to 7.
Twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ends after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports cure. best for ulcers, cuts, burns and fevers. 25c at Jos Emmert’s druggist.
The final days of a gigantic sale at Freeport feature deep reductions across woolen dress goods staple fabrics ladies ready to wear and shoe departments. Merchants cut prices to clear odd sizes and nearly sold out lines with discounts often exceeding half. Shoppers are urged to visit for budget friendly year end bargains.
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