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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell declares candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primary voting day is Saturday, August [date], 2008, with Roscoe J. Carnahan supporting the ticket.
A. H. Wieman announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on August. W. A. Stevens also announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican voters decision at the August primaries.
Several residents announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for state senator of the Twelfth District covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. William W. Krape of Freeport, J C McKenzie, and Reuben R Tiffany submit their declarations ahead of the August primaries urging party voters to consider their bids.
Multiple candidates announce for the Illinois 12th senatorial district seat in the General Assembly. Stephen Rigney, U. H. Hollister, J. Shaffer, William Ehrler, Geo. R. Morris, W. W. Gillespie, C. A. Hammond and others declare Republican candidacy for representative or legislator, urging support at the August 8 primaries.
The Journal will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city in summer months. Changes of address must include both old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street or call.
Walter D. Mack spent the day at Sterling and many others from Elgin Chicago Joliet Rockford Mendota Mendota and Dubuque were in Freeport today visiting friends and conducting business. Local residents Mrs Carrie Paterson and Edith Paterson visited Dixon while H A Hillmer etc. planned Lake Geneva outing and several Freeport callers left for Amboy Dixon and Marion.
Wausau forges ahead with an annexing double header while La Crosse and Rockford win. Fond du Lac suffers in a decisive league pennant chase as nearby teams clash for position.
Results yesterday show Freeport 1-2 and 2-5 losses to Oshkosh as Green Bay and Madison faltered. Wausau leads with 60 points. Freeport expected at Fond du Lac while Madison visits Wausau. Rouse pitched one game and Bubser limited the Champs to two hits in the opener.
Rowley made his Fond du Lac debut but was pulled after three innings as Rockford scored four runs. Fond du Lac rallied for three in the ninth but fell short. Rockford 4, Fond du Lac 3. Reports from Wausau and Green Bay cover La Crosse, Miller, and other pitchers with mixed results and notable batting lines.
The piece praises Umpire Sheridan as fearless among major league umpires. Sheridan recalls one instance when a kicked ball momentarily buffaloed him in a game between Boston and St Louis, a story from earlier baseball days before the American era.
A college pitcher named White for the Beaneaters argued with umpire Sheridan during a St Louis versus Boston game. White criticized the umpire’s calls in formal terms, prompting Umpire Jack to fine him $10 while spectators tried to cool tensions. The scene reflects early 20th century baseball culture and class tensions.
The midseason period brings bruises sore arms and minor injuries but no irreplaceable lineup disruptions. The author urges loyalty from fans and players, criticizing umpire baiting and errors, and calls for consistent training and performance to win the season. The piece crowns baseball as Wausau’s grand sport and a pennant goal with energetic rallying.
The Craftsman’s Home Study School of Freeport has closed a contract with the Galena public schools board to supply a complete manual training equipment including benches and tools. The board approved a new course to run with the high school curriculum, signaling progress for city education and notable community support.
The Anti-Saloon League of Illinois is examining candidates for the general assembly who filed petitions in Springfield. This week’s Illinois Issue, the league’s official organ, will print a complete list with each candidate’s record and stated liquor position.
The new English Reformed church building, under Rev. C. M. Rohrbaugh, nears completion. Side walls up, timber roof trusses placed, architectural lines pleasing, substantial work. When finished it will ornament the corner of South Galena avenue and Carroll street.
A Harrisville resident Mr A A Felton declares Dr Kings New Life Pills "just exactly right" after years of use. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort and lists 25 cents at Jos Emmerts drug store.
Northwestern, Illinois Central, Rock Island and Burlington railroads rapidly shift from telegraph to telephone for train operation and dispatch. Plans include Chicago to Janesville, Baraboo to Winona, and routes reaching up to 386 miles with more lines to come. The nine hour telegraph law accelerates this change amid unions’ demands.
At Wellesley the room drawing determines housing for next year with fair distribution by number draw. Juniors drew first, then sophomores a week later and freshmen after that as crowds surged through College Hall. The simple procedure forms a long fluctuating line with students awaiting their assigned dorms and room types.
A line forms as girls move from screen to second floor center to receive a number for dormitory room selection. After drawing, each girl checks her number, then joins friends to learn the result, understanding the number only governs when she may choose a room rather than indicating the exact room. Higher numbers delay preferred bays and suites.
Miss Grace Cleveland Porter of Summit New Jersey visits Mr O B Bidwell in Freeport with her father a Williams college classmate from fifty eight years ago. Porter will appear at the chautauqua tonight as a star attraction reading Old Plantation Stories Before the War and Dr William H Drummond's French Canadian Habitants poems. She is a second cousin of Grover Cleveland former president of the United States.
The Stevenson County Medical Society holds its annual meeting this afternoon at the courthouse. Local physicians read papers and Dr. James W. Pettit, president of the state medical society, gave an address on tuberculosis. Officers were elected and out of town guests included Dr. Saucerman of Winslow and Dr. Porter of Shannon.
The thirty eighth annual Old Settlers Reunion picnic will be held in the grove near Cedarville on Wednesday August 26. The county wide event attracts people from all sections and a large crowd is expected with Hon. F O Lowden congressman and Rev Father T F Leydon as the day’s orators.
Prof G S Monohan, a noted roller skating expert, will demonstrate at the Rollaway rink this Friday through Sunday. He offers a $20 premium for skating six feet on a barrel and showcases feats like hurdle jumping among other novelties. The opening weekend will feature patron skating as well.
Capt W J Reitzell president and T F Runner secretary of the Forty sixth Regiment Reunion association urge members to attend a meeting at the county clerk's office at 8 PM to plan the August Freeport reunion during homecoming week.
Mr and Mrs N F Johnson of Carroll street announce a bouncing baby boy weighing fifteen pounds. Mr and Mrs Joseph Fritz of Gund avenue welcome a baby boy.
Mrs. E. R. Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa endorses Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy that heals throat and lung troubles long lasting treatments fail to cure. The remedy advertised as a renowned cough and cold healer is sold at Jos E Bmmert s drug store 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
Oxfords reduced at Staver and Co clearing sale featuring discount prices on all styles. Limited stock available. Visit store at 4-18 and Wilh for bargains on footwear today.
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its twentieth annual statistical report showing major gains in mileage, passengers, freight, and payroll for U S railroads. 873,905,183 passengers were carried and 1,796,336,650 tons of freight hauled over 229,951 miles of lines in the year ending June 30 1907, with revenue totaling 2 589 105 578 and operating expenses 1 748 815 814.
CC M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness claiming it is the best medicine. He notes it also helps with chills malaria and back weakness and mentions it is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert s drug store for 50 cents.
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