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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1907

Page

2

Masonic Calendar of July Lodge Meetings

Presistor Lodge No. 7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the first and third Friday with M M work Friday July 26 Evergreen Lodge No 170 A F and A M holds stated communications on the first and third Mondays with M M work Wednesday July 24 M work F G Monday July 2 Freeport Chapter No 2 RAM holds stated convocations on the first and third Tuesday Freeport Council No 30 R and RM holds stated communication on the second Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 KT holds stated conclave on the first and third Wednesday of the 6 to 10 day period

Presistor Lodge No A. F A. M Evergreen Lodge No M. M F. G Freeport Chapter R.A. M Freeport Council No

Vacation Subs Forwarding Offer for Journal Passengers

Notice to subscribers explains paper forwarding while away for the summer. Readers may leave a forwarding address at the office or call phone 25 for both systems. Addresses can be changed as often as needed without extra charge. The notice ends with a light remark about enjoying vacation readings at home.

Journal

Winslow & Co Earning Sale Offers Summer Shoes

Winslow and Co advertise a sale on summer footwear for ladies and gents including oxford styles in kid or patent leather with tan options priced at 9.45 dollars. The notice promotes women and men’s shoe deals during a summer event.

Winslow & Co

Negligee Shirts Sale Ad at Goldan Eagle

A brief classified item notes lingerie shirts priced at 3b cents worth 1,00 and advertises Saturday only at the Goldan Eagle with a July 19 date.

Goldan Eagle

Warhop From Box Succeeds By Disch

Defeat of the Canners Forces Team moves them to second. Wausau La Crosse and Green Bay win.

Green Bay Defeats Fond du Lac 2–0 In Baseball Tilt

Green Bay shutout Fond du Lac 2 to 0 as Fond du Lac tried two new players Anderson from the Pacific league and Carney from the Chicago Normals. The visitors dominated at bat while Fond du Lac struggled with errors and weak defense.

Fond du Lac Green Bay Fond Duo Lac Wis Anderson Carney Chicago Normals

Oshkosh and Wausau Postpone Game After Ninth Inning Flurry

In Oshkosh on July 4 the game soared in the ninth inning as Oshkosh rallied and Wausau scored five runs. Earlier Lewis had dominated until weather or delays forced postponement. The final reads unclear but notes a late scoring burst and key plays by players names.

Oshkosh Wis Wausauu Lewis Wiausau

Weathered ground hinders play as Freeport falters

Warm weather has left the field tough as Warhop notes a wild game yesterday. Two outs and two strikes on the batter produced a foul ball that struck a stone and rolled fair, allowing the first two scores. Freeport never led and could not recover.

Boya Regar Warhop Jack

Hazel May Never Play Again for La Crosse

La Crosse loses second baseman Hazel after sickness in Green Bay led to hospitalization. Overheated during a game he became paralyzed in both legs and may never play again this summer. Duchien moves to right field as management may bring Hazel back to town.

Hazel la Crosse Green Bay Maany Duchien

Comiskey Heads to Freeport for Mississippi Trip

President Charles Comiskey of the White Sox will pass Freeport Monday en route to Dubuque to launch a houseboat trip on the Mississippi. He will stop to watch pitcher Jack Warhop, a deal reportedly closed for Warhop to join Comiskey’s plans, effective after the Wisconsin season for $1,000. Warhop declined to comment.

Comiskey Freeport Charles Comiskey White Sox Dubuque Mississippi Jack Warhop Warhop Wisconsin

WANT PASTOR BACK AT UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH

The official board unanimously voted to reappoint Rev. F. M. Davis for another year at the United Brethren church after a prosperous year. He received a three week vacation and his wife a $20 purse from the Ladies Aid. They will travel to Washington and Jamestown on August 6 and he will join a Bible conference at Winona Lake, Indiana upon return.

F. M. Davis United Brethren Church Davis Ladies Aid Society Washington Jamestown

Surprise Fifteenth Birthday at 86 Galena Street

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Ross in Galena Street 86 a group of about twelve friends surprised their son Frank Ross on his fifteenth birthday. The guests enjoyed games and contests with favors to Blanche Calkins and Orin Smith and presented a signet ring before luncheon.

L. L. Ross Galena Street Frank Ross Blanche Calkins Orin Smith

Mrs A H Wise Hosts 50th Birthday for Burton Wise

Last evening at her home on upper Stephenson Street Mrs A H Wise honored her eldest son Burton W Wise with a family birthday supper for his fiftieth birthday. Only immediate family attended as a cake with fifty candles and a large silver tray heirloom were showcased.

Upper Stephenson Street A. H. Wise Burton W. Wise

Mrs Pattison Hosts Morning in Honor of Chicago Aunt

Mrs. Douglas Pattison entertained informal morning guests in honor of her aunt Miss Julia Sweet from Chicago.

Douglas Pattison Miss Julia Sweet Chicago

Germania Party Tonight Dance Event

The Germania society hosts a card and dancing party tonight with expected large attendance. Community members are invited to join the event at the Germania venue for an evening of social recreation and music.

Germania Society

Local social notes and church events announced

Martin Kroer stays home with rheumatism. Gibler's orchestra plays in Savanna tomorrow night. Christian Endeavor society hosts a social at Rev J A Barnett's home tomorrow evening. Prayer meeting at Embury M E church tonight at 7 30. The pastor's Bible class holds its monthly business meeting after the service. Mrs C C Wolf Mrs M J Fox and Mrs Louis Dickes attend a Rockford reception tonight for Eastern Star grand officers. two local chapters will also exemplify.

Martin Kroer Gibler Savanna Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church J. A. Barnett Embury M. E. Church C. C. Wolf M. J. Fox Louis Dickes Rockford Order Eastern Star of Illinois

Developer plans four story flat building at Ga Lena and Walnut

Dr. Mease, owner of the Gross property at Ga Lena and Walnut streets, intends to construct a four flat per story building. He notes the site is ideal for a large flat, with strong rental demand. Groundbreaking will not begin until spring.

Mease Galena and Walnut Streets

Hundred Dollar Reward For Woycage Ob Citar

A reward offer from Waldeng Kinnan and Marvin Wholesale Druggists Poledo Ohio. The notice claims the undersigned know Chetey for 18 years and believe he is honorable in business. Also advertises Hall's Outarrb Cure and Huddle Family Pills with testimonials and price per bottle.

Haiti Curbney & CO Polouia Chetey Frm Waldeng Kinnan & Marvin Poledo Hall

Waarhop in Town Pitcher Arrives Home From Wisconsin Trip

Pitcher Jacek Warbop arrived home this morning from Eau Claire via Madison. The team stayed in Eau Claire to finish the game schedule left from last Monday and will reach home tomorrow. Warbop says the players are exhausted from the tough cross country travel and the hard jumps they have endured as they moved from city to city.

Freeport Warhop Jack Tigers Disch Eau Claire la Eau Claire la Crosse Jacek Warbop Madison

Pana ma Hats Price Cut by Golden Eagle Store

Golden Eagle announces a large price reduction on Pana ma hats. The deal highlights significant discounts across popular headwear, inviting shoppers to save on the new sale lineup noted as 7 19dlw in the listing.

Panama Golden Eagle

Illinois Building and Loan League Debates Reserve Funds

Delegates at the fifteenth annual United States League of Building and Loan Associations praise a 5 percent reserve rule as a model law. They also vote down a merger of local associations and discuss value estimation amid tariff and wage concerns. President Bentley warns on accuracy, urging audits and cautious fiscal planning.

Chicago Illinois United States League of Building and Loan Associations Palmer House J. Q. A. Bracket Massachusetts Charles F. Bentley League Grand Island Neb J. N. C. Shumway Taylorville S. Wittkowsky Charlotte N. C Wittkowsky J. M. Appel Springfield Charles S. Elliott Topeka Kan S. Gleason Watertown Mass Co. W. Brininger William Pishzak State Examiner Bentley Congress H. F. Collarius Cincinnati United States Cadarius Ilinois Bismarck Garden J. Q. A. Brackett J. O. (. Shumway Charles I’. Bentley Addison EK. Burk Philadelphia Gerald Fitzgerald Grand Rapids Mich Dere Walton New Orleans Hi. Fo Coleskns

Remembering Dr. King’s New Life Pills at Jos Emmert’s

One day recalled with pleasure and profit as the painless purifiers that cure headache and biliousness and keep the bowels right. Sold at Jos Emimert’s drug store.

Dr. King Jos

Warnings Against Littering on Improved Streets Urged

City committee warns that throwing prasoé or any rubbish on improved streets is prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted under city ordinances.

Prasoé

E. & W. Clearing Sale Promises Low Prices on Footwear

An everyday sale notice proclaims ladies oxford shoes available at 1.88 dollars, with options in patent or kid leather. The advert frames this as a value offering at the E. & W. clearing sale.

Labor Day Program Includes Four Speakers and Brass Bands

Rockford plans a Labor Day event with four speakers in different city sections and four brass bands from Geneva Beloit and Freeport. The Military band of Rockford will perform and crowds from unions and non unionists are expected. A woman speaker will address the West State Street gathering. The parade begins at 10 30 near the Central Labor Hall and travels main streets.

Rockford Beloit Freeport West State Street Geneva Fast Street Labor All

Hackstaff Elected Director Amid Tension Over Control

A. G. Hackstaff, longtime Illinois Central executive, was elected a director to fill the J. C. Welling vacancy at a New York meeting. Harriman backed the nomination, denying renewed fight between Harriman and Fish blocs, with Hackstaff serving as vice president in charge of New York offices for seven years. Attendees included Harriman, Vanderbilt, Fish associates, and other railway figures.

New York A. G. Hackstaff Illinois Central J. C. Welling Harriman Fish Cornelius Vanderbilt Charles A. Peabody Robert Walton Stuyvesant Fish

Eagles Convene in Arlington to Form State Aerie

A convention of the fraternal order of Eagles met in Arlington Arkansas city hall with nearly all eighty lodges from the state represented. City Attorney Roy F. Seeley delivered the welcome, Dr. Fred S. O'Hara gave the Eagles’ reply, and attorney Fred Mortimer of Springfield spoke on the Good of the Order.

Eagles Springfield Tll Order of Eagles Aricnhall Roy Reece Roy F. Seeley Fred S. O’hara Fred Mortimer

Electric Bittersfor Weak Women Ad in 19th Century Prose

The ad extols Charm and healthful charm of women with neat appearance and sprightly gait, claiming Electric Bitters restore weakness, enhance nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion. Sold by Joseph Emmert's drugstore for 50 cents with guarantee.

Joseph Emmert

Barnum and Bailey Circus Set to Visit Freeport

Preparations are complete for the Barnum & Bailey circus to appear in Freeport on Wednesday, August 14. The spectacle, billed as the era's leading arenic show, promises unprecedented features, massive equipment, and a performance that may push circus limits with its scale and sensational acts.

Barnum & Bailey Circus Freeport Arenic Entertainment Madison Square Garden New York Barnum & Bailey Carl Howelsen

Barnum Bailey Circus Arrives with Grand Tents and Spectator Seats

A local observer notes the vast setup for the Barnum and Bailey circus, with acres of woodland used for tents, ample rope and cantas to pull the gear, and seating for 16 000 spectators under the amphitheater pavilion. The parade novelty begun two years ago is continued this year.

Barnum & Bailey Circus Barnum & Bailey

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