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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
4
A label from the International Typographical Union honors the Freeport Journal for employing the union’s principles in its mechanical departments, recognizing labor support in its operations.
Local notes report ice cream served last night at St Pius hall furnished by L Bonnini & Sons and enjoyed by attendees. Harry Weichsler takes a Chicago patternmaker post after living with grandfather H Witte. A street car derailed near Schofield switch causing about an hour of delay. D M Baird of Illinois Central transfers to Mattoon. W P Landon and Judge Spensly plan a Freeport voters’ talk this evening. Busy Bee lodge 188 invites full attendance for Saturday meeting with staff participation.
The council committee on public rounds appeals to lot owners to uphold city cemetery grounds. They report broken coping and several monuments nearly toppled, urging owners to take pride and care for the plots.
Community store announces closure to liquidate summer stock in clothing. Golden Page reports brisk digabasee trade as buyers seek bargains during sale event. Local shoppers urged to visit before items run out. Proceeds earmarked for neighborhood programs and future community initiatives.
Freeport outlasted Eau Claire 8 to 2 in ten innings as Price pitched eight strong for the locals. Ives, Moriarity and Schoonhoven sparked a rally with bunts and steals while Warhop and Barlow contributed on defense and Moriarity delivered key hits. The Freeport win follows a late ten inning finish after a tied game, with Price dealing two hits over eight innings before Flynn closed.
Scoring notations show Freeport 2 Eau Claire 7 with pitchers Price Flynn and Skopec dominating. Key plays include twobase hit by McCauley and errors leading to runs as Freeport strand 11 on base while Eau Claire leaves 6. Final 2 hours with Skopec earning seven strikeouts and Price four.
Oshkosh hosts Green Bay in a 12 inning tilt with Green Bay winning 8 to 1 after tying in the eighth. Bourgeois made stellar catches in center as Green Bay pulls ahead in the final frames. Also at Wausau La Crosse fell 2 to 1 with Troeh delivering a key homer for the victors.
Price drew applause before leaving for a train and will join the team in La Crosse. Duke Flynn impressed with control in relief as Oshkosh alum joined Freeport yesterday. Moriarity led the batters with three singles in five appearances while Goldsmith, Ives, and Baker stood out defensively in a rough contest. The squad departs tonight for La Crosse for a series then returns for two more at home.
A concise guidance set for judges and clerks at the August primary. It covers ballot types two party official primary ballots color coding delegate ballots size and handling delegate ballots voter eligibility and identification folding and depositing procedures and the roles of county clerks and challengers. The rules emphasize party integrity voting with official and delegate ballots and require orderly counting and adherence to ballot colors.
The document outlines primary election procedures for challenged ballots, affidavits, and judge duties. It warns of strict enforcement under the new law, including penalties for betting, bribery, and liquor sales during primaries, with fines up to 1000 and possible jail time. It emphasizes sobriety and compliance, listing sections on ballots forms, challenge, and canvassing.
The Wasau Record panels focus on alleged Freeport conduct in the series in Wasau, especially the protested game. The piece argues the Wasau reporter evades truth and singles Moriarity, noting his different training and possible language claims. It also suggests Wasau’s overture to Moriarity may aim to turn Freeport against him, while William remains popular and poised to stay.
Hans Garlic, formerly with Oshkosh, jumped his contract and moved to Woodstock to play for the Oliver Typewriter team. Three ex Freeport players, Boston, Sullivan, and Reid, join the Olivers, with Sullivan and Reid having also jumped contracts here. Their action bars them from professional or semi pro leagues, but they may play with amateur or independent clubs.
Geo H Ford received a letter from Fred Fischer the singing evangelist saying he is rapidly recovering from illness and can walk without crutches. Fischer is at Winona Lake spending the summer with Rev Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ford will join on August 8 and the party will camp at Cedar Lake Ta for several weeks.
Real estate transfer recorded from Efrom Mayer to Grant Fair for lot 7 in Mayer Seeley’s addition. Parcel described as block stack property, valued at 300.
Twenty year battle with chronic ulcers and piles ends after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports cure with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns wounds. 25 cents at Jos. Hummert's druggist.
The notice advertises men’s fancy vests in all sizes at reduced rates from $1.50 to $2.00, now priced at $1.12. It promotes the E. & W. clearing sale and includes a date code 7-26a8t.
Wen announces an end of season clearance at the E and W store with work shirts reduced from 80c to 37c each. Limited quantity and selected sizes available.
Investigators report widespread milk adulteration with formaldehyde and water across Illinois, except Freeport. In Chicago and other towns samples show unsafe levels, with Joliet and Champaign among those yielding notable violations. Inspectors test each sample at dawn, sealing milk in dealers' presence as part of a statewide drive to curb unsafe dairy practices.
Mattie Randall of Freeport files a breach of promise suit against Benjamin Kemper a wealthy Polk County Iowa farmer alleging he wooed her after taking her home following employment. The case follows an earlier out of court settlement over a prior breach suit and includes details of Randall’s past in Savanna and domestic employment.
C F Hildreth and Louis Dickes closed a deal to purchase part of the circus grounds on Taylor avenue East Freeport from Mrs Mary Scott of Des Moines for 5750 dollars. The frontage is 440 feet extending back to the river. They plan to plat the property into lots and market them within thirty days. William O Wright owns 180 feet of land adjoining on the east.
A cracked North Sea dyke near Hol land nearly ruined a province after a watchman's neglect. Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro recalls a cold that nearly ended in fatal lung inflammation. Dr Kings New Discovery saved him, with Jos Em merts drug store offering a trial bottle free and prices 35 and 1 dollar.
The Freeport town commissioners of highways invite bids to scrape and paint Hancock avenue bridge with two coats of good paint. Bids due by July 80, 1906 at 6 p.m. to Aug Rampenthal, Chairman, 12 Clinton Street. The board may reject any or all bids.
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