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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
4
The International Typo thical Union awards a label to the Freeport Journal in recognition that it employs Union labor in its machine departments. The notice highlights union labor and the publication’s compliance with labor standards.
Keene's Canners delivered an errorless win over La Crosse as Eau Claire fell behind. Freeport beat Eau Claire 6 to 8 with Scott allowing seven hits while Malvin faced 14. Oshkosh defeated Wausau 5 to 2 and La Crosse topped Green Bay 6 to 2.
From the Oshkosh Driving park to the new White City, heavy indebtedness has forced a plan to circulate subscription papers. The aim is liberal support from interested readers to fund a first class Oshkosh baseball team and a fresh start. If not raised, the series with Wausau at Wausau may be the last for Oshkosh in the state league.
Dr. W B Peck coroner of Stephenson county leads a two hour inquest into the death of Lucian Auman at the Kent depot. A freight train and a passenger train blocked views at the crossing while witnesses Abram Keller and Mrs Susan Brodious described obstructed sightlines and the absence of a crossing bell. The coroner adjourned until this afternoon for further testimony from train crews.
Constable Otto Kieckhaefer nabbed Roy Denure after a week long chase spanning Galena, Dubuque, Apple River, Mineral Point, Gratiot, and Darling ton. The pursuit covered about 300 miles by rail and buggy across Illinois and Wisconsin, ending when Denure was found in a saloon in Apple River. He offered no resistance and the warrant had been issued a week earlier.
A string of social and business trips is recorded with numerous residents traveling to Chicago for errands, court, or visiting relatives. Names include Mrs A E Clift, B J Quigley, Mrs R J Burns, G B Turneaure, Rev Fr Leyden, W G C Jencks, Miss Cora Betts, Mrs John Rue, Joe Trautwein, Eva Barnist, Judge J H Stearns, Mrs Steve Murphy, Miss Mary Hayes, Mrs David Daley, J H Groneman, Mrs Fred Winders, Archie Schwarze, Meta Gomigan, D A Calahan, L L Lamb, Miss Mannie Pratt, H F Aspinwall, Judge O E Heard, George F Montague, Miss Jennie De Frain, Miss Maud Albright, Mrs F K Delhauer, Walter Hea, Wilbur Reitzel, Earl Dreyer, Clarence Geiger, Tillie M Serf, Clara Green, Miss Chapman.
Special meeting of the L A to O R C at 2:80 p m. Mery important. Globe Home garrison to host a card party in K G hall this evening. Freeport Saengerbund rehearses Thursday evening instead of Friday. Swarts and Fleck decorate Baileyville German church this morning. Ice cream sociable at St. Vincent's orphanage tomorrow afternoon and evening. Dr A L Craig of Chicago arrives tomorrow for Triunes class initiation. Modern Brotherhood of America meets tomorrow evening July 19 at old Masonic hall. Freeport Tribunal No 99 to hold class initiation at Gold Fellows hall Thursday evening. Applicants to present themselves for initiation.
Mrs. H. H. Brubaker of West Freeport is on the sick list. BR. Dandolt on Taylor Avenue opposite the main gate to the park was taken seriously ill this morning and his children are summoned home as grave fears linger for his survival.
Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson welcome a baby boy in Brest as the couple reports a rise in local population. The announcement notes the new arrival in the community with a focus on family growth.
A brief note lists price points for footwear and related items, indicating bargain bids and catalog entries. The fragment hints at prices and items but lacks full context or identifiable entities.
La Crosse beats Green Bay 5 to 2 in July 17 action at Green Bay. Stremmel misplayed fly balls and a new outfielder was benched after three drops. Batteries were Stremmel Lannan for Green Bay and Jones Hillian for La Crosse.
The Gazette lauds Freeport for strong play in Green Bay despite a disputed Saturday game. After five innings no decision was made by umpire Hassman who quit following objections from President Weeks and Manager Stremmel. Rodemeyer and others defended Hassman while calls for a new umpire and potential replay were noted.
The Oshkosh Baseball Association appeals for subscriptions to cover expenses and keep the Wisconsin State League team in operation. President H. C. Danforth inherited a significant debt, has reduced it but a remaining deficit requires continued patronage, though attendance has improved after moving the home grounds.
Scott Deaner ships 865 chickens to Winnipeg for exhibition at the industrial fair. The consignment will visit three more Canadian fairs, then move to the state fairs in Hamlin Minnesota, Milwaukee Wisconsin, and other state fairs nationwide before Texas. W A Hoyt of Whitewater Wisconsin leads the exhibit with top stock from notable displays. A special car transports and cares for the birds throughout the journey. Deaner is a leading American poultryman with notable success.
Judge Henry Melvin of Oakland California was unanimously elected grand exalted ruler at the Elks convention in Denver Colorado Citing a new constitution to be discussed in the first business session the order will be divided into executive legislative and judicial departments A new ritual almost certain to be adopted An official emblem may replace the Elk badge amid a controversy over a rival group Some 25000 Elks and women registered at headquarters and more arriving By contrast the Boston Montana band of Butte won the band contest by default as the other entrants failed to qualify
Captain H H Yount has received notice to have Company L I N G ready to leave here any time next Friday for Springfield where they will go into camp for eight days. The company will include 41 officers and privates, and it is expected they will leave Friday evening arriving Saturday morning and remain there eight days.
A licenses to wed notice lists Albert A Hall and Madison Myrtie May McQueen as parties. The record notes their intended marriage under local civil procedure with a formal license and registration details pending.
For ailments of the kidneys liver digestion and skin Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as a remedy. The ad claims new life to every part of the body and offers tea or tablets for 85 cents through Joseph Emmert.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at 10 cents per week with service to all parts of the city.
A reunion of former Sterling residents who heard Abraham Lincoln speak in 1856 will be held at the site near Central school where the platform stood. A monument and a large bowlder will be dedicated with Lincoln Gettysburg speech text inscribed, dated 1856. Attendees include Thomas A. Galt and Mr and Mrs J N Kline among others.
The Daily Journal offers mail delivery anywhere in the United States at 10 cents a week. Change the post office address anytime at no extra charge. The home paper is presented as a preferable alternative to letters for those away for summer or brief periods.
The Henney Globe band opens the summer concert season at Taylor's Park with a modern and classical program. Admission is ten cents and the concert starts at 8 15 oclock with a ten minute intermission. The program features marches overtures waltzes and potpourri selections by Bendix Medley and McCoy among others.
Lena July 18 Mrs Josephine Harkey and Charlotte Putzel visit at D O Daws home. Dr and Mrs U S Keller of Warren host Dr S G Kreider family. Mrs Geo Lantzer visits Freeport. John DeGratt returns from Chicago. Clara Delair leaves for Chana Ill after two weeks with Geo Schoeny. Mrs Ed Fowler and daughter from Boise City Idaho visit Lena. Elizabeth and J C Lampert and daughter go to Freeport for Mrs G M Rigley’s eightieth birthday. Mrs J L DeGroff travels to Kankakee to see daughter. Mrs Geo Schoeny hosts Clara Delair. Josie Fehr goes to Freeport for a few days. Wilbur Goddard returns from Freeport after a week with Lena relatives. Ralph Taft departs as Freeport passenger.
Section hands of the Illinois Central at Clinton declare a strike after four section foremen were discharged for refusing to clear accumulated freight unless paid time and a half. Trouble is anticipated at other points along the line.
J N Boyington of Stevens Point Wisconsin and brother of Circuit Clerk W E Boyington has moved his family to Rockford and will locate permanently. He has leased the residence at 312 Rockton avenue.
A fragment describes Joseph Emmert at his desk while others are at play, noting he imagines a vacation with Rocky Mountain Tea in hand. The line evokes a moment of solitary routine contrasted with leisure, capturing a small human detail in an office setting.
The advertisement touts Wash Belts priced at 6d and 9 5c, Wash Waists from 75c to 1.48, Wash Suits 1.19, Eton Suits now 6.75, previously 9.00, White Wash Dress Skirts from 98c to 4.50, and Mendels Dressing Lacques Kimonas Wrappers with materials and workmanship praised. Prices range from 50c to 2.50.
A storefront notice for Be Convinced Ladies Clothiers located at 103 Galena Street. The fragment indicates a business address with potential retail activity or a location listing. No further details are clear from the OCR snippet.
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