Locals Break Even At Green Bay In Doubleheader
Freeport defeated Green Bay 8 to 2 while Oshkosh and Beloit also split a doubleheader. Beloit 2 Oshkosh 1. LaCrosse 2 Wanusan 1. Scotty’s hitting slump ends as a string of wins begins for the young pitcher Killian backs catching. Becket’s squad and locals split four games with runs deciding the final tally.
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Green Bay
Oshkosh
Beloit
Freeport
Jix Crosse
Wanusan
Scotty
He Jong Boy
Green Bay Bunch
Killian
Beckwith
Bth
Wansau
Ste
Beeen
Beloit and Oshkosh Split Doubleheader in Oshkosh
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on July 28 Beloit and Oshkosh split a twin bill with Beloit winning the first game 1 to 0 and Oshkosh taking the second 4 to 1 Battery names Warner Movie Aikens and Backwater noted. Earlier at Wausau on July 24 Wausau lost 2 to 1 to LaCrosse as Curling Brien pitched and drove in a run for Wausau.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Beloit
Warner and Movie
Aikens
Backwater
Wausau
LaCrosse
Powers Here Tonight Confers on League Matters
President John Y. Powers telephoned President Biersach of the local organization last night to say he would reach Freeport tonight. He will confer on important league matters, exact purpose not yet known.
Base Ball Finances Reveal Heavy Baseball Losses
The article reviews baseball economics, noting over 2.5 million dollars in annual player salaries and similar costs for grounds, travel, and training. It estimates total organized baseball expenses near 7 million with about 25 million paid admissions needed to break even, and claims many owners lose money yearly. It mentions Chicago owner history and Frank De Haas Robison of St. Louis.
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H. S. Mullerton
United States
Frank de Haas Robison
St. Louis
Baseball profits and perils in the minors and majors
A veteran club owner notes nineteen years of ownership with profits limited to two. He cites Taeré and Marl Wagner as examples of traders who profit by selling stars, while many clubs in the minors operate at a loss or break even. Chicago’s Hart argues baseball often loses money overall, with daily costs and gate receipts needing large crowds to break even.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Taeré
Marl Wagner
Washington
Will Fight Amalgamation Yeomen of America Special Meeting
Five members of the Supreme Council of the Yeomen of America call a special meeting at the council office in Aurora Illinois for August 8, 1906 at 2:00 PM. The agenda includes electing officers, considering resolutions to sever the record of amalgamation with the American Guild, and potential constitutional amendments. Members Chakurs D. Jupp Ericwin E. Dyrr W. F. Shameo W. Priceard and Sarah J. Jupp sign the call.
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Supreme Council of the Yeomen of America
Yeomen of America
Supreme Council
Council
The
Aurora
Tinois
Povintell Ie
American Guild
Chakurs D. Jupp
Enpwin E. Dyrr
W. F. Shameo
W. Priciard
Sarah J. Jupp
Supreme Counci of the
Wagner Explains Lena July 2 4
Editor Journal records a dispute over the narrator’s claims about red raspberries and berry quality. Wagner asserts the facts, offers to prove them, and notes his fair pricing attempts, while calling for charity and fairness.
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Wagner
Lena
Perfect womanhood through Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea
A vintage advertisement claims perfect health as the path to ideal beauty. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the rare result of use, promising bright eyes and reddened cheeks as signs of benefit, and credits Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Soldier Boys Home From Camp Lincoln
Camp Lincoln week in Springfield closes with rifle drills track meet and governors review. Major events include Gov Deneen and staff inspecting lines, Capt Frisbie thrown from horse during salute, and several Company L promotions. Soldiers report good conditions and a pleasant encampment outlook despite nearing end.
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Camp Lincoln
Old Camp Lincoln
Lincoln Range
Company L
Sergt. Smith
National Guard
Neiman, Seret. Co. L
Disturbers' Court Martialed in Camp Lincoln Race War
The Springfield Journal reports a summary court martial punished seven Sixth regiment soldiers for taking part in a Wednesday race war at Camp Lincoln. Each was fined one week’s pay and Colonel Nittilsen will seek dishonorable discharge for the defendants. The case involves charges of racial conflict and alleged threats as officers recount tensions over a black commissary head, Jerre Morrison.
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Springfield Journal
Camp Lincoln
Jerre Morrison
John 5. Dornblaser
Dixon
Nittilsen
Scott
Company Lowas
Company C
Galesburg
Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Rheumatism Cure
A Notre Dame woman promotes a home treatment for rheumatism and related pains, claiming it cures muscular and joint issues without climate change. She asserts the remedy clears uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and improves vitality, inviting sufferers to write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bummer
Notre Dame
Freeport Pulpit Topics and Church Services List
A detailed listing of Sunday church services across multiple denominations in Freeport. Include Rev. B. C. Neitz at Salem Evangelical and numerous other pastors, sermons, Sunday schools, youth activities, memorials, and special programs with times and venues.
Campmeeting at Ricott draws Free Methodists August 1
The Free Methodists Elgin District will hold its Kipin district campmeeting about one mile north of Ricott from Tuesday evening August 1 to Tuesday evening August 4. Elder D Brooke leads with several ministers and workers assisting. Daily schedule includes rising bell at 5:30, holiness meeting, love feast, preaching, children's meeting, youth meeting, and evening preaching. Sunday features a 1:30 p.m. Sunday school.
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Free Methodists
Elgin
Kipin
Ricott
Diateles
Preachorn
D. Brooke
Special Musical Service at Second Presbyterian Church
A Sunday evening service at Second Presbyterian features a Culture Through Music address by the pastor. The choir and Miss Vignette Briggs soprano of Davis, and A C Kennedy tenor perform an organ prelude Elevation Giacomo Quintette Abide With Me Jesus Lover of My Land Peace Leave With Your Body Work Wee and Miss Briggs with Kennedy Burton postlude Offerto. Those not worshipping elsewhere are invited. read the Journal’s want column.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Vignette Briggs
Davis
A.C. Kennedy
Giaumoni Quintette
Brigens Knet
Jesus
Sefsneeker
Messrs
Winslow Readies For Old Soldiers Reunion
Winslow prepares for the Illinois G A R reunion with Gen John C. Smith delivering the principal address. A polo Winslow baseball game follows, decorations go up Monday, and a special train from Freeport departs 8:15 a.m. with returns at 5 p.m.
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Winslow Register
Winslow
Grand Army
Stephenson County
John C. Smith
Illinois G. A. R
D. Atkins
Burrell
Polo
Freeport
McConnell
New Gun Club Formed After Successful Taylor Park Shoot
The article notes a new gun club formed after a well attended shoot at Taylor's park yesterday. It states the next shoot is planned for a week from Friday and promises further particulars later. Scores from yesterday's event are listed but not shown here.
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Taylor's Park
Funeral of Capt Taggart To Be In Charge By G A R Post
Funeral arrangements are led by John A. Davis Post G A R for the late Captain Taggart. Services to be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Taggart home, Elk Street, with Rev F A Hosmer of Second Presbyterian conducting, followed by grave rites. A Sacred Memorial Concert at Embury Methodist School will feature prayers and hymns.
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Freeport
Salem Evangelical Church
B. C. Neitz
Til
P. Im
Neitz
Mendota
Embury M. E. Church
E. McKay
A. N
Epworth Leaghe
Jennie Kryder
Laura Hoefer
Joyce
Shelp
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosrmer
Lobo
Kafty
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
F. W. Gandner
A.B. Wight
N. J. Jury
Asst
Japan
D. P. Shamp
Oak Street Evangelical German Church
N. Wunderlich
Oak Street
All Friends
First Baptist Church
Orlo J. Price
Geo. A. Crossy
Chicago
Bible School
B. Y. P. U. of America
First United Brethren Church
Locust and
Galena
Sheridan Garman
Mae Brannen
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
M. E
James K. Shields
FE. Shurch
F. C. Barr
Epworth League
Christ
Grace Church
Frederick J. Bate
Precport ‘Theosophical Society
Roan
John A. Davis
Taggart
Tagwart
Elk Street
John A. Davis Post
Joseph Emimert
F. A. Hosmer
Second Presbyterian Church
G A. R
Embury Methodist School
Hayinn
Hall's Catarrh Remedy Claims Cure for Catarrh
An 19th century style testimonial asserts local treatment can cure catarrh, praising Hall's Catarrh Remedy as absorbing through the bloodstream and surfaces. The endorsement cites medical authority, claims of long use, and states the product is sold by druggists with a suggested price.
Personal Record from Freeport and Nearby Visits
Miss Fannie Pettepiece of Mt Vernon and many locals are noted visiting friends or traveling to cities such as Chicago, Racine, Denver, Portland, and Waterloo. A wide range of residents from Freeport and surrounding towns are observed leaving, visiting relatives, or attending events, with several planning longer absences and trips to multiple states.
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Fannie Pettepiece
Mt. Vernon
M. V. Kannally
Chicago
Freeport Friends
H. F. Aspinwall
Rockford
Natt
Banbury Lecture Room Event Amid Refreshments and Music
The Banbury dipwaren league will host a chop suey social in the church lecture room Tuesday evening with delightful refreshments and a varied program. Performances include vocal solos, piano pieces, and instrumental numbers by a long list of local singers and musicians, offering a lively cultural outing for attendees.
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Banbury Dipwaren League
Bini Suite
Mise
Opportunity for Right Man as Northwestern Mutual Agent
Reliable agent sought to represent Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance at Milwaukee Wisconsin. Only one willing to work need apply. Address 410 Masonic Temple Rockford IL Victor P Her Tudlwee
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Stephenson County
Northwestern Mutual Life Cosurance Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Masonic Temple
Rockford
Victor P. Her
California Coast to Santa Barbara Diary Delights
LavukRA M. Grane writes from San Francisco and Santa Barbara about a Western trip. She praises San Francisco’s streetcar system and courtesy, the coast ranges and Sierras, and the Pacific coast scenery. The journey includes Colorado and California highlights, a train descent, the Santa Barbara mission, and reflections on urban life versus travel awe.
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Sata Barbara
Cal
Arlington
Coast Range
Mma
Rockies
Colorado
California
Pacific Ocean
Valley Station
California Sierras
Avery
Santa Barbara
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Chicago
Voast Ranges
Mae
Los Angeles
Lavukra M. Grane
Deaths from Consumption Rise in Thousands of Homes
A reader from Oaklandon Indiana reports his wife’s recovery from consumption after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The testimonial claims the remedy killed germs and brought relief with a trial bottle available. Prepared by druggist Joseph Fimmert at 50 cents and one dollar.
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F. G. Huniley
Oaklandon
Ind
Josephy Fimmert
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