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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives an International Typographical Union label acknowledging the paper employs union labor in its mechanical departments. The award marks a formal recognition of labor practices within the publication.
Masonic notices list mating dates for fixcelsior Lodge No percent A F and A M Stated communications Ist and 3rd Friday Work on MM Friday July percent Feverareen Lodge No 170 A F and A M Stated communications Ist and 3rd Monday Work on MM M Wednesday July 24 Work on F C Monday July 2 Freeport Chapter No 2 RA M Stated convocation 1st and 3rd Tuesday Freeport Council No 89 R and SM Stated Summum BCAd on 24 Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 KT Stated conclave Ist and 3rd Wednesday 6 10 day
Vacation time is here for Journal readers. Suburban and city subscribers leaving the city for the summer may have their paper forwarded by leaving their address at the office. Call 26 for both systems. Addresses will be changed as often as desired without charge. Half the pleasure of a vacation is reading of happenings at home.
In Eau Claire, the Freeport Canners lost 4 to 3 as Edward Scott was lifted in the seventh after allowing three Tiger runs. Bud Evans came on but could not prevent the defeat. The Tigers broke the deadlock with a three-run seventh, while Freeport backed Scott with strong fielding yet fell short.
Winslow and Co advertise a Saturday clearance at the Golden Eagle store featuring ladies and gentlemen oxford shoes in kid, patent leather, or tan for 3.00 and 23.45 prices, a selection of shirts at 89 cents to 1.00, and a few men's linen crash coats at low prices.
Fragmentary item notes a purchase of ladies oxford shoes described as patent or kid leather with terms like clearance and price references. No clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Oshkosh won the second game of the Wausau series in a heavy hitting affair. Both teams combined for numerous errors as Wausau fumbled and misplayed many chances. Key players included Sage Comverse and Wine, with Zook and Mebenale contributing on offense for Oshkosh.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin edged Green Bay 4 to 3 as Judy drove in a decisive run in the eighth inning on a misplayed throw. Pond du Lac pitchers and fielders held firm, with Steele and Wet contributing in the batting order amid a tense late game.
Freeport failed to appear for a Western Conference game at Eau Claire after a Milwaukee formed train arrived late. Umpires forfeited the game to Eau Claire and the matter was sent to President Moll of Freeport, with a possible Madison protest over the Monday game.
Mather Knox opposes concentrating control in a single person. He advocates forming a new association to pay debts and restore the loan to sound condition. He says there is no reason to be kick.
Father Knox argues the season’s early losses reflect Madison’s inexperience as a founding league member. He says Cassidoine drew criticism only after failures, notes Madison’s low-salary recruitment, and urges public support and stock subscription to sustain the team and cover debts.
The Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran church held its monthly meeting at Miss Vera Peight's home on Liberty street with about thirty in attendance. They planned another soap order and appointed a lawn social committee. The program featured vocal solos by George Meyers and Verna Trotter, a reading by Loretta Machow, a recitation by Josiah Fortner, followed by refreshments.
Miss Margaret Braun of Joliet Miss Hazel Engker of Madison Wis and Miss Elizabeth Davy of Mt Carroll were guests of honor at a party Monday afternoon hosted by Miss Matilda Scheidt at her Pleasant street home. A musical program followed by a peanut walk awarded prizes to Theresa Tappe and Marie Merck. the donkey game saw Loretta Luecke win the head prize and Margaret Luecke the booby. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Fred Wenthe hosted a seven o'clock dinner last evening at her new residence on South Carroll Street in honor of Miss Irene Weigand of Decatur who is visiting relatives in the city.
A social hosted by St Ann's Society at St Pius Hall will occur tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds support St Vincent's Orphanage and a musical program is planned during the event.
Mr and Mrs L W Colson host a picnic at Highland Park this afternoon inviting a company of friends as a compliment to their guest Mrs C D Anderson.
Charles Byerly will host a gathering for several gentlemen at an afternoon picnic. The event will take place at High and Park, with attendees invited to join in a casual social setting.
Mrs John Kirlin celebrates the tenth wedding anniversary in Rockford with Freeport guests Mesdames E Kirlin E Sirlin and Mrs Charles Kirlin. St Ann's society hosts an ice cream social at St Pins hall Thursday with 15 cent admission and 10 cent for children. evening musical program. Miss Cora Flachtemeier hosts the D A club at her Lincoln avenue home yesterday.
Witnesses say a young couple who had been courting at the Illinois Central depot last evening were met with a hostile reception as rumors of elopement spread. The man, planning to ride to Denver, escaped with the girl, planning to depart again tonight, though she insists she will not accompany him.
George W Morin a Maryland native who moved to Freeport twenty five years ago and built a successful fruit raising operation died after a two week illness of dropsy and asthma He was born April 20 1848 in Fairplay Maryland He married Mary E Baldwin in Oregon November 1870 and had six children Survivors include Mary E Morin and five children plus three brothers and one sister The funeral will be Friday at 10 am from his Dewey avenue home Rev E E McKay to officiate with burial at the city cemetery Hazel Delhauer funeral noted in closing lines
From the home of her parents at 9 Chicago Street the funeral was held at 2 30 o'clock led by L Moore with interment at the city cemetery. Pallbearers included William Perry Stanley Sanders Charlies Bohanen Irving Hockman Fred Sieck and George Cox Delhaner were held this...
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary B. Martin will be held tomorrow afternoon at Red Oak Church with Rev. Mr. Van Ayatine officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarville Cemetery.
The funeral for Julius Sigges will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday from 110 West Street. Rev Holke will officiate, with interment at the city cemetery.
Charles Sechrist reports from Louisiana that the new plows for the large traction engine passed a severe field test. They cut through stubborn sod and turn five feet of prairie, breaking ground efficiently. Once land is broken they turn eight acres daily, or four when breaking. Twelve acres planted in corn shows strong yield prospects.
Harry Shoemaker reported last evening that he finished another day's run with a perfect score. He arrived in Philadelphia on time and left this morning for the Jersey City leg, which will nearly end the tour. The group will ferry the river and on the New York side form a procession to the American Automobile Club headquarters.
Mid-Week Calendar notes a Thursday talk at First English Lutheran Church by Pastor Thrall titled Two Classes of Lawless People. Service begins at 7 30 PM with a cordial invitation to all attendees.
Barnum and Bailey advertising car No 1 toured the city today billing the circus. Officials say the show will appear here on August 4.
The article extols charm as neatness and vitality over mere looks, praising strong health and sprightliness. It promotes Electric Bitters as restoring weakness in women, improving nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion with a 50 cent guarantee from Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
Freeport directors deny confirm to reporters while talks resume in Chicago between Freeport officials and White Sox owner Charles Comiskey over pitcher Warhop. Gossip says Warhop sold for about 2506 dollars plus a pitcher from Comiskey, with Toledo also negotiating. Several clubs eye acquisition as draft rules press, timing could place Warhop with the pennant winners in the American League.
William N. Cronkrite as special master in chancery to Dr. D C L Mense by master's deed conveys lot 5 block BO Freeport for 4200 dollars. Martha Beebe to Gustav Strucker transfers block 2 Wagprivar Tyde’s addition for 1600 dollars.
A nostalgic note extols a pleasant profitable day of discovery of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The advertisement claims they purify, relieve headache and biliousness, and keep bowels right, selling for 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
A major price cut on Pang Ma Hat goods at Golden Eagle triggers a large discount event. Prices drop across styles including popular offerings, drawing shopper interest and heavy in-store traffic during the promotion. Store officials anticipate strong sales as clocks run through the discount period.
William Boeke, a member of the board of review, was knocked down by a colt in his pasture last evening. While driving a team, two colts frightened and, seeking protection, one struck him on the run, knocking him a short distance. He arrived at the courthouse this morning, though lame.
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