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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
4
A damaged fragment notes resistance at a Freeport publication regarding recognition of union labor in its mechanical departments. The brief item hints at labor relations tension without detailing the full event or outcomes.
The city welcomed numerous visitors and travelers from Lena Oregon Rockford Chicago and Moline today. Residents including Mrs Summer Ricker Miss Theresa Higman and Miss Lillian Plasch were among those seen in the city while others headed to Chicago Rockford and Wisconsin for visits and business.
Tomorrow is ladies day at K C hall and a busy civic schedule fills the evening. The board of education meets, the Trades and Labor council elects officers, and Winneshiek lodge initiates two candidates with visitors welcome. BP A Read advertises seventy dozen shirt waists on sale Friday. the Ladies Aid of the First A B church holds its monthly meeting Thursday at Mrs Fenton’s on Lincoln avenue. Dunlap completes examination of the Union Loan Building association books in good condition. Mothers meeting Thursday at 3 at the King’s Daughters Mission discusses practical talks for mothers. First M E church hosts a reception tonight for new members and attendees, with a cordial welcome to all who joined or attended.
Mrs. EB. H. Ratnice of Dublin Georgia touts Electric Bitters claiming they keep the elderly feeling young and strong. She cites relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues as the tonic’s benefit. Priced at 50 cents, the ad guarantees tone and health from use.
Oshkosh defeats Freeport 9 to 1 as Freeport endures injuries. Erickson may miss time after leg injury. Gwin replaces him behind the plate while Owsley moves to third and Warhop to short. Moriarity, hampered by a hip issue, remains active as Freeport's manager vows the team will rebound.
Result summary from Green Bay Wis July 10 reports Green Bay and Wausau played a teens innings game with Green Bay winning 38 to 2. Batteries were Miller Connors for Green Bay and Charles Lannon for Wausau. Also note La Crosse Wis July 10 Blaire and Schneiberg provided support for Eberle in another game lost on earned runs.
A fragmented report notes that five of six hits occurred in a single inning for the locals. Names such as Batteries Seicheiberg Kilian Bherle and Asmussen appear amid the terse accounts from La Crosse. The piece centers on a notable offensive stretch and its impact on the game.
Freeport crushed Oshkosh 6 to 1 in Monday’s game, taking the third of the series at White City. Scott pitched effectively for Freeport, allowing four hits and striking out seven, while Flynn struggled for Oshkosh as Freeport tallied runs in the fourth, fifth, and eighth innings.
Schulskowski may miss all of the season after an elbow injury forces shoulder rest and possible retirement. Billy Orth will field for the Champs, replacing Geyer who broke his thumb. Geyer returns home to recover. Hopkins rumored released by Eau Claire may sign with the Champs, according to manager Hawley.
Tomorrow at Green Bay the league resumes after an off day. Freeport opens at Green Bay with La Crosse visiting Eau Claire and Wausau traveling to Oshkosh for key matchups.
A terse line from poet Joseph Emmert contrasts the lack of earth and sky gifts with the breath of life, noting that the audience withholds from the famed Rocky Mountain Tea in a countermood of poetic critique.
M B Humphrey chairman invites sealed bids for stand and ice cream soda privileges at Cedarville Old Settlers meeting on August 29. Bids due by August 6. For details contact M B Humphrey Cedarville TH Rural Route No 1 phone 7106 Independent line.
John T Powers president of the Wisconsin State League outlined plans to form a compact cross state league including Freeport Rockford Clinton Muscatine Kewanee Streator La Salle Aurora and Elgin with potential entries from Rockford to Freeport If realized the league would travel far fewer miles than existing circuits and could become financially successful. Powers aims to organize next spring with no action this summer or fall.
Dr J D McCaughtry formerly pastor of First Church Streator will preach at morning and evening services at Second Church next Sunday His former parishioners from Streator plan to attend In Y M C A service Sunday afternoon he will address the men on Crowned Failures The event includes George Hayes of Bloomington singing Pace to Pace and adds local musical interest
George J. Delin Edward BePelley and William Plum went to Chicago on business this morning.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Va says Arnica Salve cured a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. He reports complete healing with no trace remaining after using the product. Sold for 25 cents at local druggists.
The Y M C A will hold its second Forest Park outing this evening with business men departing at 6 30 and clerks an hour later. A ball game and steak roast headline the event as organizers seek to form a permanent group. Forty boys attended last night with music by Carl Schoeffel and talks by F G Rogers and R C Smedley.
Mr and Mrs Victor A Heise entertained thirty five guests at their South Walnut street home in honor of Miss Alma Feldschneider and Miss Adelia Feldschneider of Watertown Wisconsin and Miss Lillian Weber and Miss Minnie Weber of Chicago. The party featured lawn games veranda puzzles and music with several performers and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Guests received pretzels as souvenirs.
Edward Dugan has resumed his duties as brakeman on the Central after a brief illness, returning to work with the crew and continuing his service on the line.
A neglect by a watchman let a North Sea dyke leak become a ruinous break that devastated a Dutch province. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine escaped death from a lung infection after a neglected cold. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery, as doctors had given up. Emmet’s drug store offers a guaranteed cough and cold remedy at 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle.
Village property owners in West Freeport are required to cut all weeds in front of their property by order of the Committee.
Freeport plans a big opening at West Freeport Amusement Park with a 48 foot high eight figure roller coaster, longer track, and a 1000 seat theatre. The railway extensions will carry crowds on a three minute schedule, with excursions planned for opening days and towns like Winslow Lena Orangeville Shannon sending delegations.
Lena July 11 notes list Mrs Miles White Freeport visit. Miss Marie Crotzer returned from Pecatonica. Miss Alta Schleder visiting county relatives. Geo Hart from Pearl City. A Howe to Chicago. C L Nelson on business in northern Wisconsin. Ambrose Schrade to Mt Clemens Michigan for treatment. Willis Allinson ill with tonsillitis. J F Safeblade formerly Lena casket factory manager to Plano. Maud Blodgett back from Sharon Wisconsin. Margaret Welty visits Freeport.
A vintage advertisement promises renewed energy and relief from a list of ailments with Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets priced at 85 cents, endorsed by Joseph Em mert.
At last evening's special annual meeting Freeport College of Commerce members elected a ten member board for three years: R. W. Burton P. O. Silver Judge W. N. Cronkrite John s. Collman H. H. Antrim EB A. Blust A. F. Wagner D. Y. McMullen Geo. H. Ford J. J. Nagle. Prof. R. W. Burton was named president, A. F. Wagner vice president, and J. J. Nagle secretary. The school reported strong growth and many fall term enrollments. the state secretary granted the title Freeport Business College to its corporation.
A London firm to operate the first steamship line exclusively for exporting American apples between Boston and London and Hull. Ships sail fortnightly with 20,000 barrel capacity, replacing apples on large freight ships. The crop is expected to be large nationwide, boosting export prospects.
The thirtieth annual meeting of the Illinois State Bar Association convenes at the Chicago Beach hotel for two days. James Hagerman of St. Louis delivers the annual address. Speakers include M. J. Daugherty of Galesburg on Primary Elections law, Robert McMurdy of Chicago on Municipal Courts, William R. Curran of Pekin on Graft, with Clarence Darrow of Chicago and William R. Hunter of Kankakee leading a discussion on municipal ownership. Geo. T. Gage of Peoria presides.
The Court of Honor will host a card party Thursday night with the public invited. Prizes are described as good. Admission is 10 cents.
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