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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
7
Green Bay wins out in a freak contest as Beckwith's squad faces Burton and Medwisky in a muddled nine inning game. Freeport misplays and Green Bay capitalizes in the fifth but a squeeze play misfires in the ninth, leaving the Pretzels down 1 0 despite sharp hitting by Medwisky and scattered Freeport errors.
The text discusses a double-header and a racelike pace. It notes Clickety's quiet return to the garden patch and assures his recovery. Medwisky fueled Green Bay with three bases on two hits, Beckwith reshaped the team, and Burton’s fielding and base running are noted as effective, with a single run scored from one at bat. The message hints at a balanced series and a confident next three games.
Beloit wins a July game at Janesville against Oshkosh with a 6 to 3 score. Key players cited include R. Beloit batter and noted pitchers Bubser and Warner. The report lists line scores and battery credits, reflecting a summer baseball clash in Wisconsin.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on July 12 a ninth inning break kept Wausau from being shut out. Burnett, LaCrosse’s new fielder, hit reliably and produced the runs that decided the game. Final score details are unclear due to garbled text but LaCrosse secured the win aided by timely hitting.
Arthur Torpe, 12, and his brother found a single shell in a shotgun at a farm near Benvipyre. When the powder flashed into his face, Arthur was blinded at first and rushed to the city for treatment by Drs Taller day and Delvergne. Doctors hope to save one eye, with uncertain chances for the other.
Prices slashed at Winslow and Co with tan shoes and Oxfords for ladies at 2.25, 1.08 for 2.50 pairs, men’s shoes 2.95 and 2.25 for 3.00 Oxfords, plus deep discounts on misses, children and boys’ footwear. Store name appears as Winslow & Co with location garbled.
The Freeport Keene Canning factory grows annually under F. C. Keene, supplying peas, corn, and pumpkins. Peas and corn flow from two hundred to two million cans as labor and new machinery boost output, with the plant serving metropolitan and rural markets and boasting a locally raised, globally marketed product.
Freeport Saengerbund moves Monday concert to avoid Shakespeare Society clash. Grand band of sixty led by Robert Gibler and Freeport Concert Orchestra of twenty eight under George Mannon will perform. Tickets at W A Kintale and Moogh's drug store or from members.
The Sunday school of Batary Churel plans its annual picnic at Globe Park tomorrow. Buses depart from Stephenson Street end of the car line at 8 o clock tomorrow morning and other buses will leave at various intervals.
Readings by Freeport district librarian E K Yenkel boost annual figures. Officers elected include Emma Divan president and G C F Rassweiler vice, with plans to fund a city missionary and expand home and cradle roll work. Next convention set for Chadwick.
A wealthy New York philanthropist funds summer milk distribution to babies reducing mortality. The article warns germs rise in summer and urges stomach health. It promotes Mi-o-pa and Miona tablets as universal cures for indigestion and related ailments with a money-back guarantee.
Springfield Wednesday Attorney General Stead issues ruling on the new marriage and divorce law effective July 1. Persons divorced less than a year may not wed again in Illinois until twelve months have passed. State and county officials faced muddled interpretations as the AG clarifies the law and mentions exemptions for those who divorced before July 1.
W J Young and Co have leased the storeroom now used by Freeport Street Railway Co and will take possession about December 1. The building will be remodeled with a modern front and a rear addition giving a total depth of 114 feet. Freeport Street Railway Co will have a small 7 by 20 foot waiting room in the store, among the longest in the state. The book store opened about a year ago opposite C H Little and Co with strong early success. Mr Young brings eight years in the trade and excels in picture framing, a department that has shown phenomenal growth.
A large delegation from the Mystic Workers of the World No 51 visited Warren to witness the initiation of a large class into the lodge. The Freeport lodge drill team performed the drill act, followed by a varied program and an elaborate repast. The delegation returned at 3 o clock this morning.
Sick and Afflicted Miss Eruma Evers an employee of the Central dry goods store is ill. Mrs R A Smith who was operated upon several weeks ago is improving. John Giesey who cut his foot Tuesday on a piece of glass is improving and the only danger now is from blood poisoning.
Joseph W. Staples of Dixon filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court. Attorney listed is tt. H. Brewster. Liabilities amount to POLEO3 and assets shown as $383, 7.
A Dubuque wedding reported yesterday united Dr. Barstow and Miss Belle Enger. The notice highlights beauty and bright eyes, with a promotional line for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Joseph Emmert listed in the issue of the Daily Journal, which offers city delivery.
Winslow citizens plan a big county reunion of old soldiers and sailors on August 2 with entertainment and decorations. Gen. John C. Smith will deliver the principal address, with Gen. Smith D. Atkins and Rev. Charles Gage among speakers. A special Freeport to Winslow train is arranged, and a tree dinner will be served at the park for attendees.
An old style classified snippet promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming internal blood action and mucous surface relief, with testimonials and Toledo, Ohio manufacturers. Also mentions a pants sale and a piano tuner service by F. J. Burdett, with local shop references and contact options.
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