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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
7
A Cedar Grove Maine man credits the number three mascot with his recovery from liver and kidney troubles after trying Electric Bitters. He reports relief after the first bottle and complete cure after three bottles. Sold by Joseph Emmert Drugist for 60 cents with a guaranteed earthwide claim.
Low round trip fares offered to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other North Pacific coast points with June 8 to July 6 and June 20 to July 12 travel windows. Special North Western Line routes and liberal return limits. Apply via ticket agents for full details.
Yesterday’s action shows Freeport bowing 3 to 4 at Eau Claire after a rain day postponement. The Tigers had few hits and runs while Eau Claire rallied with solid pitching and defense. Tonight Freeport opens at La Crosse for a battle royal before returning home for three games with Eau Claire.
Miles Barlow former first baseman for the Canners and later traded to Dubuque for pitcher Darrah was in the city last evening en route to Green Bay and Eau Claire. He has been released by Cedar Rapids having been purchased from Dubuque and he is visiting the two Wisconsin cities in search of a berth with handsome offers on the table.
Freeport defeated Eau Claire 4 to 1 Saturday afternoon in Eau Claire. Five third inning hits, including lucky bounces, powered Freeport’s big inning. Eide, Darrah, Gleeson, Warhop, and Ives contributed key hits as Smith allowed three hits in the frame. Eau Claire scored a lone run in the third on Burke’s double and Lynch’s fielding play.
Freeport pounds three runs in the first as Ireland, Fiske and Gwinn contribute with singles and a wild play at the plate. Ives earns cheers for a sensational one hand catch. Stark and Lannon involved in a fielder's choice and a double steal bid ends with a run scoring.
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin June 3 G Wise and family 7 Neuschwander and family and Wesley Spangier and family spent Sunday at J Wise H H Deery and wife of Ridott passed through Sunday Mrs Gebb spent Sunday under parental roof R Wardlow and wife G Burgher and W C Smith and wives were at the county seat Saturday J Switzer and family entertained company last Tuesday M Fehr and family of Orangeville spent Saturday with J Wise and family H M Spelman and wife of Shandon spent a few days last week with relatives Mrs A Jones of Ridott called on friends Thursday John Neil and wife of Ridott O Jones of Freeport called on H Bokemeier and family Sunday evening Grover Frankenfield spent Sunday at Freeport Mr and Mrs J Scheffner of Ridott spent Sunday with D Cotherman and wife
Harlem Corners reports Mr and Mrs Peter McGurk of Stockton visited relatives Sunday. Mrs McGurk stayed several days with her parents. Damascus Sunday school plans Children's Day on June 16. Mrs I E Schoch and daughter visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Wagner. With Miss Mable Wagner they plan to go to Sandwich Illinois where Mr Schoch runs a creamery. Mrs J C Sullivan and daughter and Mrs Peter McGurk were Lena visitors this morning.
A Freeport resident, Jerry Driscoll of 156 Cherry Street, endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills after relief from back pain and unhealthy kidney secretions. He recalls using Dean’s Kidney Pills previously with success and credits the remedy for his regained health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Milburn Company, Buffalo, NY, sole sale agents.
An old superstition holds that a nailed horseshoe over a door protects against witches. The belief is universal, found among Turks, Jews, Christians, and others, and echoed by cultures from Tunis to Spain. Crocodile imagery and horseshoes appear in charms, uniting rich and poor in the shared safeguard.
John Garrett of North Mills NL writes that after a sore resisted treatment for over forty years Bucklins Arnica Salve cured it. The ad claims the salve is guaranteed for miles burns and similar ailments, attributed to Joseph Emmert, Grupsists.
June activities include a Masorite ball and card party on the 4th at Lexington hall events for Joe Fifor's social dancing school this day. A Bong recital, junior play Revenge of Shari Hot su, and a picnic for relatives follow. Organ and high school commencement activities are listed with dates through June 22.
Waddams Center notes report Lobdell losing a favored horse last Monday. Edgar Swartz and Steven Rigney visited Wednesday. Rev Bahr and daughters called on Mr and Mrs George Hardel Tuesday. Willie Moss peddled Rawleigh's goods through town. Neighbors helped Martin Martin haul lumber for a new barn to be built soon. August Schulz did business at Lena Saturday. John H Miller shopped in Freeport last Friday. School to close Friday for summer vacation. Alice Slothower visited John Holmes and family Saturday and Sunday. Mrs H D Price visited George Holmes Sunday. Damascus Farmers Picnic committee met at Freeport last Saturday to arrange details. The Daily Journal delivers citywide for 10c per week.
A brief note indicates a travel option from Freeport to Rockford and back on June 6, with a stop in Luterurban. Details are sparse but suggest a scheduled outing or timetable entry.
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