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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
7
Government estimates place 1907 grain yields and values at a total of about 2.458 billion dollars for wheat corn oats rye and barley. Winter and spring wheat yields are forecast strong with high market prices, while corn remains the banner crop, despite wet conditions, supporting widespread farmer optimism.
The Rev Tooman Grafton, pastor of Central Christian church, was fined $25 for contempt of court after refusing to reveal church member names who allegedly bought Leer on Sunday. He displayed church battle letters from the pulpit to support his claim that the Sunday law was violated.
Chronology of notable events from 1134 Moors defeat Spaniards at Fraga to 1893 London fire. Includes 1619 East Indies trade treaty, 1707 Toulon attacked, 1768 John Jacob Astor born, 1793 Paine trial, 1812 Mackinaw surrender, 1821 Lachine Canal begun, 1837 Victoria visits Parliament, 1852 Paraguay recognizes independence, 1857 Havelock in Cawnpore, 1862 Glaisher ascends, 1870 war begins, 1893 London fire.
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon July 16 Mrs Ed Taylor spent Wednesday in Freeport Milton Hess of Sterling is here guest of W H Kreider and family Mrs B E Boyle was a Lanark caller Tuesday evening Mrs Lew Feizer of Mt Carroll spent Wednesday with Mrs C E Corcoran Dave Teeter went to Mt Carroll Thursday where he played in a ball game Mt Carroll versus Galena W H Bartlett and wife of Evanston are here visiting J Kraker and family Lizzie Coddle spent Friday in Freeport Mrs Robert Cheeseman was in Lanark on Thursday Mr and Mrs Elijah Cheeseman were Freeport passengers Friday Mr and Mrs Will Bartlett Geo and Clara Kraker drove to Lanark Friday afternoon Mrs Clyde Boyle spent Friday with her parents at this place Mrs Chas Bender and daughter Haze visited J Bender and family last week Neenah Prutzman visited Lanark friends over Sunday Ralph Musser of Lena spent Sunday with J Bender and family Miss Tollman of Lanark spent Sunday with Ida Johann Miss Helene Bender is spending a few weeks with Chadwick relatives Francis Cheeseman and wife returned to Joliet Monday evening after a two weeks visit with relatives here Hattie Rogers and Mrs Mae Mullen were Lanark passengers Monday evening Carolyn and Clarence Bender went to Lena Tuesday morning to remain several days A S Babb and wife spent Sunday in Lanark
Weather hampers farm work as residents report unable to make hay or weed corn. The column notes local movements including N. D. Hart and Charlie Weick at Freeport, Mrs. M. A. Bolander and family visiting Ced arville, and several residents traveling to Freeport Red Oak and Monroe for social events and lodge activities.
From Our Own Correspondent Baileyville July 15 Miss Anna DeWert spent last week with her sister Mrs Simimons in Silver Creek Mrs Catherine Johnson was trans acting business in Oregon Tuesday Last Tuesday the Baptist church cleaned the church with a large turnout Mr and Mrs Klaas Roskam of Harper were there on Thursday Ralph Coddlevink of Breda Ta is visiting old friends in the vicinity Brewer Danakas spent Sunday with relatives at Polo S s Jourdan who stayed several weeks here went to Oregon to visit his parents on Tuesday Mrs Arthur Myers returned from Decatur Roy Wilkins visits relatives in Chicago Mrs Stoffer of Dinnick Ill was guest of her parents Mr and Mrs O Brien last week John Van Doost and Wim Geiger have their houses painted
Freeport wins 1 0 over Wausau as Warhop dominates Lang in a pitcher’s duel. Green Bay edges Hau Claire 3 2 in 12 innings, Fond du Lac tops Madison 5 3, Oshkosh blank La Crosse 4 0. Warhop notches 11 strikeouts while Lang allows limited hits in a stubborn battle.
In Oshkosh on July 16 La Crosse totaled twelve hits but were shut out. Safford homerun for Oshkosh highlighted a 4 run victory while Oshkosh pitchers held La Crosse to one. Final score Oshkosh 4 La Crosse 1 with Converse White Flynn and Willian as battery.
Green Bay defeated its opponent in twelve innings in Green Bay Wisconsin. Schmidt pitched excellent ball for Green Bay as the game stayed tight throughout. A late run and a defensive stand decided the ten inning plus contest after a tense back and forth throughout the game.
Fragmentary report shows Bryan victory but score and team names corrupted by OCR. Mentions Eau Claire and Green Bay with unclear scores and players Eberle Schmidt Karnell. No clear final outcome or full lineup available.
Representatives from two major leagues attend the Freeport versus Wausau game to assess players, with George Huff of the American League and Connie Mack’s Coombs among observers. Armour of the Toledo club also views potential prospects. In Fond du Lac, July 16, players Deisel Gardner and Johnson are fined $10 for discipline as Fond du Lac defeats Madison 4 to 3.
Freeport takes two of three from Wausau in a tight series. Warhop delivers strong effort. Hawley's Champs stay in the mix awaiting a pennant outcome. Wausau gains momentum while Madison and Fond du Lac seem set for last. Letcher faces discipline issues as Gardner and others desert the squad before the game.
Lieut General Josceline Heneage Wodehouse, newly appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of Bermuda, is son of Admiral Geo Wodehouse. Born July 17, 1852, he attended Woolwich, joined the royal artillery in 1872, and served in Zulu, Afghan, Sudan campaigns with many decorations and a wound pension from a 1897 night attack. He has served in India, Egypt, and South Africa.
Abstract office lists transfers since last report. John Brick to A J Slade parcels in Freeport worth 1600. Lizzie Wheat to Theresa Wolf 033 lot 8 block 4 Knowltons in Freeport 500. Peter Metzger to J P Atking lot 2 block 8 C E Meyers in Freeport 800. Dennis Sweeney heirs to Fred Kobow part nw1 nwy4 2 Lancaster 1700. Fred Kobow to D Stover same 1775. H C Lang to Fred Eggemeier nw25 29 1 Rock Grove 550. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other instruments drawn.
Long Live the King is popular in Europe but in America the cry is Long live Dr Kings New Discovery a remedy for coughs and colds. Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts praises it as giving immediate relief and quick cures. Guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
The Illinois engineering experiment station at the University of Illinois, led by L P Breckenridge, is cited as a model for all states. He predicts federal supported stations will be established nationwide within a decade, comparing them with agricultural stations and noting strong returns on Illinois’ program.
Springfield Illinois July 15 examinations by the state civil service commission will take place Wednesday Thursday and Friday across nine cities. A total of 1140 persons will be tested for posts including steward food inspector milk pasteurizer chief nurse engineer fireman electrician attendants for insane laborers and domestics in Chicago Springfield Mount Vernon Jacksonville Bartonville Watertown Elgin Kankakee and Anna.
A 10 cent box of Ermine shoe cleaner promises at least sixty cleanings. Available at Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer's.
Roosevelt moves quickly and decisive action is urged in a persuasive notice promoting Burchard's Sub-division. The text touts installment plans to buy lots as a path to permanent homes in a rising residence quarter, claiming 44 existing buyers have progressed and profits await investors and families.
Belvidere July 16 Mayor Pierce threats to haul physicians before the court for opposing quarantine measures to isolate suspected smallpox cases. Officials report the illness is light and health officers’ rulings now widely accepted as precautions are tightened. The city and county have hired Dr H E B Delevergne to oversee all cases.
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