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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing use of union labor in its mechanical departments and signaling support for skilled workers.
Movements of Freeport people and friends include trips to Chicago Polo Cedarville Rochelle Madison Forreston Ridott Sterling Des Moines New York City and other places. Notable mentions include General John Smith arriving in Freeport for the Grand Army of the Republic event and lodging at the Brewster house before a speech at Winslow.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for tiredness, stomach, kidney, and liver troubles to restore and maintain health. It lists a price of 35 cents and offers tea or tablets, signed by Joseph Emmert.
Saturday and Sunday results from Oshkosh and surrounding towns show Freeport and La Crosse suffering decisive defeats as Oshkosh climbs ahead. Batteries Diamond Malven Kissian delivered strong pitching while Batters Beebe Mouare and Schnelberg Kilssn aided the wins before a crowd of about 2,500.
At Green Bay Wisconsin on July 29 and July 30 La Crosse defeated Green Bay in the second game of a four game set. The scoring details show La Crosse winning and batteries listed as Hawley and Dodwetennant for Green Bay. Other notes mention Beloit and Wausau games with mixed results and errors marked in the July period.
About three hundred fans watched Pecatonica Maroons beat Freeport Burdetts 6 to 2 at the ball park. Wuallick started for Freeport, Morse relieved after five innings, and Jeffries made five errors for the Burdetts. The game featured a rough, error prone defense and a steady Maroon attack with two runs in the first, one in the fourth, and two in the sixth, while the Burdetts scored twice in the seventh and again in the ninth.
Grant hits a home run and Harris fans sixteen as Freeport dominates with an 18 to 1 victory. Lineup shows East Freeport players White Boxe Kahtey ted and Clareed ate a backet i nrrts Tate WwW.
W Knowlton sells lot 3 block 4 to H A and G A Sawyer for 450 dollars. C F Hildreth buys from Harriet H Waddell the east nine seat of lot 7 block 81 for 850 dollars. Barbara J Derrick and others sell lot 7 block 381 to C F Hildeth for 2000 dollars. Sarah W Hill sells lots 4 to 5 block 7 Guitean’s Addition to Janes J Orchard for 1400 dollars.
Funeral services for the late Captain C. by Waggart were held Sunday afternoon at the Elk street home. A large gathering attended, with the I. A. R. post present. Rev. I. A. Hosier of the Second Presbyterian Church conducted the service. Pallbearers named: Gen. Atkins, George S. Klecknar, George M. Fugate, William Trembor, J. N. Galloway, and H. H. Mynard. The G. A. R. post led at the cemetery.
The finding reports a youth aged 18 to 20 was killed by freight train No 72 near Wallace Yards. No witnesses or identification. coroner’s inquest returns a verdict exonerating the railroad. Police pursue clues including a possible link to Pawneee Bill’s show and a photo aid. Cedarville ball team defeats Dakota 17 to 7.
News of Day tersely told that the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Embury Church will host its regular monthly tea at 471 Empire Street. Mrs J F Baymiller leads devotional exercises at 3 pm, followed by business, a short literary program, and a paper by Mrs D Alexander on Methodist Mission Presses. Tea served 6 to 7:30 with a musical program by Mr and Mrs Harry Stahl.
Reunion at Winslow propels an excursion plan with tickets on sale at Grand Army Hall Wednesday morning August 2 at 8 o clock. John A. Davis Post and allied groups march to the depot led by the Globe band for a 9:15 a m special train, returning later. Freeport Teacher's Success features Miss Tracy Kautenberg of Hanford California, Berkeley graduate, in the city visiting old friends before returning to teach.
Special musical services at Second Presbyterian featured Rev. F. A. Hosmer delivering Culture Through Music. A. C. Kennedy and Miss Vignette Briggs aided the choir, Briggs earning praise for her voice. Mrs. J. A. Poling sang with the First Presbyterian choir and impressed audiences.
G W Wright, a Freeport contractor with many government plastering bids, is notified as the successful bidder for the Pekin Illinois post office project. His crew, now finishing Elkhart Indiana work, will move to Pekin to continue.
Embury Methodist drew a large crowd last night for a sacred concert and memorial address honoring Bishop Joyce. The white robed choir performed moving selections and painted a tribute to a leader beloved and prominent across hemispheres.
The Beloit visit by the Knights of Columbus council baseball team ended 5 to 4. Knauff and Dowling played for the local battery while John T. Powers, president of the Wisconsin state league, umpired.
J Doetchman of Aurora died Sunday morning. He served as Aurora’s superintendent of streets for years and often visited Freeport. Funeral arrangements were set for tomorrow with Mr and Mrs Franz of Freeport planning to attend.
Edward Burns of this city had his left leg broken Sunday morning when resting beside a railroad track he was struck by a passing train engine. He was taken to the Dixons capital where the injury was dressed.
The Misses Clara and Elizabeth Dorman travel from Dover aboard the Lith inst to Port Freeport this month after two years in Europe. Clara Dorman studied music in Berlin during the stay.
Mrs C Wolf worthy matron of Freeport Chapter Eastern Star reports the grand chapter meeting has been rescheduled from the first week to the second week in October.
Freeport Commandery will meet Wednesday night for business and Red Cross degree work. Excelsior lodge plans a Friday night stated communication at the Masonic hall.
Mr and Mrs Tony Weidert of Winslow street welcomed an eight pound baby boy while Mr and Mrs C G Gammling celebrated a baby girl arrival. The note ends with a complimentary line about Rocky Mountain Tea and Joseph Emmert.
George H. Wheeler of Chicago engine house No. 44, visiting Freeport, criticizes local gear and ladder limits, urges a turntable truck, argues manpower is insufficient, and praises past department improvements bought after his advice. He recounts rescues and fires from twenty eight years as a fireman and notes pay and responsibility differences with Chief Rodemeyer. He plans to return next year with hopes for better equipment.
New York judge declares the Dakota divorce of Charles F. Heyward, now of East Orange, NJ, from Annie V. Secor irregular, invalidating Mrs Secor's 1902 divorce. The case hinges on both marriage separations and remarriage for Heyward and Secor, with implications for their long estranged relations.
Commander John R. Marshall travels from Chicago to Springfield to probe race riot causes between Colonel Kittlisen's men and Black troops amid accusations of dirty camp conditions. Kiltilsen disputes claims, noting Sixth regiment left grounds in first class order after policing. Cost of Sixth regiment duty tallied at 6600 dollars as troops trained, with new guard-line punishment adopted to curb late returns.
Lodge 452 Knights of Pythias meets tonight for business and work. Henry Wolfenberger accepts a position at Hewett bakery in Byron. American Stars of Equity to hold a stated meeting Tuesday evening. Pier Fishers club returns from two weeks at Lake Waubesa. Cherry Blossom camp RNAs to host a card party and dance at Lexington hall at 8:30. Cedarville United Evangelical church ladies serve chicken and noodle dinner on old settlers day. Nine year old Harry Young injured by a buffalo show incident at Pawnee Bill’s. Pawnee Bill pays $25 for care. Trinity church PPMS trip to Dreyer's landing by steam launch Tuesday evening departing Cedarville bridge at 7 p.m. Short program aboard. Oscar Seitz injured at baseball game White Sox vs Rast Freeporters. he is improving. Socialists move weekly meetings to Wednesday nights in former Good Templars room. lease transferred to Stephenson County local, rooms open Sundays for literature.
Wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Charles Cramer noted as their third celebration. Advertisements include a 26 percent off sale on tank canvas shoes by WM. O. Wright & Co. and travel literature from W B Kniskern about Wisconsin and Northwest summer resorts via the North Western Line. Chicago & North Western RY rates and ticket info via agents. Also a cash register sale by Brown & Dollmeyer.
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