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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1905

Page

7

Freeport Shut Out at Beloit and Second-Place Race Tightens

Freeport fell 5 to 0 at Beloit as Wausau also won, leaving Freeport tied with Wausau for second in the Wisconsin state league standings. Beloit amassed 11 hits off Malyen while Freeport battled with Hubser’s curves, yet could not score. La Crosse and Oshkosh threaten from the top as Freeport eyes a crucial La Crosse series to reclaim first, amid conjecture against Wisconsin league clubs.

Freeport Beloit Malyen Hubser Fresport Isconsin Wausau Oshkosh LaCrosse Pink Hawley Malven Galena la Crosse Wisconsin Wiistoi Sawdust la Grosse Oshkosh Claiming That ‘Oshkosh Threw the Game To la Crosse. la Crosse la Cro Hawley

In Memoriam Ta. K. Scofield Remembered in Freeport

A detailed obituary notes Ta. K. Scofield a longtime Freeport figure born February 16 1830 in Mexico New Mexico. It chronicles his career from Elgin nursery business to Freeport gas works and watch company and later ranching in Kansas before broadening to Chicago banking and fruit farming in Michigan. The tribute highlights his energy loyalty civic patriotism and lasting friendships. He died June 6 in South Haven Michigan leaving a widow Ellen Alvord and daughters Lewella Scofield and Alice Scofield Morse with siblings and relatives in Brockport Kan. City and Elgin. Funeral services were held in Elgin conducted by former pastors Dr H D Jenkins and Dr W C Porter.

Ta. K. Scofield Mr. Scofield Mexico Elgin D. C. Scofield Freeport Thos. J. Turner John S. Brewster John Rice Fort Scott Ottawa Kansas Chicago South Haven Mich Ellen Alvord Lewella K. Scofield Alice Scofield Morse R. H. Scofield Brockport N. Y M. E. Hickok Kansas City R. Abbe H. D. Jenkins Riverside W. C. Porter Kan

Kardells Thank Neighbors for Help After Bereavement

Mr and Mrs A J Kardell express thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy during their bereavement and especially those who helped recover the body from the river. Also includes an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoting relief from indigestion constipation sour stomach and pains. 38 cents tea or tablets.

A. J. Kardell Hollister

Overstocks Suits Offered at 25 dollars by Tailor

Jonnx Harfster, reliable tailor, advertises summer suit overstock at 25 dollars each. Latest style, best material, limited supply. Call early at 6 15dlw.

Jonnx Harfster

Post mortem held in double drowning case in Stephenson county

Coroner Dr W B Peck and a team of physicians conducted post mortem exams on Mrs Young and a Pyles girl after a river drowning. Findings show Mrs Young died by drowning with no violence evident while the Pyles girl had a bruised eye and air in the lungs. Authorities believe both women went to the river intent on self harm, one assisting the other before entering the water. An inquest is set for this evening in the county courthouse.

W. B. Peck Stephenson County H. Best J. A. Poling L. G. Voight J. M. Currier John Wise Young Peck Daysicians Pyles

Property to Gaughters in Freeport Heirs of Klein receive site

Jacob Klein, longtime resident, transfers Exchange and Van Buren streets property to his three eldest daughters, Mrs. Paulina Klein Dickes, Mrs. Rose Klein Hess, and Mrs. Abigail Klein Wells. The brick site, 120 by 120 feet, valued at 26000, sits in Freeport’s busy business district. The government once condemned it for a post office, valued at 16000, leading to protests and a new site selection. Klein bought the property in 1861 from Col. Kyle Stephenson.

Jacob Klein Exchange van Buren Streets Paulina Klein Dickes Rose Klein Hess Abigail Klein Wells Exchange Street van Buren Street Klein Washington Freeport Mr. Klein Col. Kyle Stephenson

Neitz Captivates Large Audience With Japan Lecture

Rev. F. C. Neitz of Salem church spoke to a large audience at the church auditorium on Japan Its Land People and Customs. The lecture featured stereopticon views and covered Japan navy, commerce and diplomacy. The speaker's fluency drew praise and a return invitation.

Neitz F. C. Neitz Salem Church Japan Neits

Kerr sues Illinois Central over wife’s death in Freeport case

A jury in the circuit court hears W G Kerr’s $10,000 suit against Illinois Central Railroad alleging his wife died from exposure and shock after being carried past her Freeport destination on November 22, 1904. The bill claims she waited hours at Nora after the train passed Waddams Grove, dying three days later. Douglas Pattison represents Kerr. Stearns and Zipt defend for the railroad.

W. G. Kerr Illinois Central Railroad Company Cha. A. Carroll Frank Etzler Otto Bower Chas B. Courtney Ernst Criddle al Snapp Geo W. Wolf John Isenberg Jesse Gilbert J. J. Wirth H. H.stahl Henry Murray M. Kerr Freeport Waddams Grove Nora Douglas Pattison Kerr Stearns & Zipt

Henney Band Opens Season With Freeport Concert

Robert Gibler directs Henney Band in the season’s initial appearance at Taylor's Park tonight. New instruments and added talent promise a varied program including marches, medleys, overtures, and a descriptive piece Storming of the Caney.

Henney Band Freeport Robert Gibler Gibler Taylor's Park Chaimbers Chattaway Waitz Maid Marion Thomas Little Johnie Smith Alexander Holt Minstrels Stern Jersey Shore Pryor Robert Gibler

Closing market quotes and Siamese food note

Ounticano June 15 closing board of trade: July wheat 871 5 cents, July corn 12 738, July oats 0 0, July pork 12.60, July ribs 7.80, July lard 7.465. Chicago market: cattle 7,000 dull, hogs 20,000 slightly higher, sheep 15,000 steady. Also a brief Siamese diet note describing dried fish curry namplik with peppers, garlic, tamarind, and fruit variety like mangosteen pineapple banana orange papaya.

Board of Trade Union Chicago Board of Trade Sefae & Company Dearlers Hettinger

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed For Piles Cure

It is stated that Harry Colson of Masonville Ta testifies Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. The salve is also effective for cuts burns and injuries and costs 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.

Harry Colson Masonville Joseph Emmert

Suitings offered at 26.00 per suit in latest style

The Reliable Caller advertises ready to wear suits at 26 dollars each, urging early calls for the latest styles. A large stock of graduation presents is also available, with Brown and Doollayer listed.

Jorn Brown & Dooliaeyer

Germania society music history and leadership notes

A historical account describes the Germania saengerbund's leadership changes from 1888 to 1903, noting directors Wagner Lux and Tamm, the 1899 Carnival of Fools tradition, and ongoing ties to German song culture amid generational shifts in Freeport. It praises the group’s commitment to German song and cultural traditions.

Prof Holub Milwaukee Wis EF. Lux Wagner E. Tamm Leipzig Conservatory of Music Freeport Saengerbund Turn Germania Society Blust Germania Tamm Theo. H.trost Aug. Schmacker Auengerbund Freeport Suengerbund Soenerbund Northwest

Memorial exercises at Cherry and Freeport camps

Woodmen members from Cherry camp No. S45 and Freeport camp No. 38450 are asked to meet Sunday June 18 at 1 30 p m at their stalls to take part in memorial exercises and are requested to bring flowers. Comer Geo B Turneaine piano tuner.

Cherry Camp Freeport Camp

Nickel Plate travel offers and city ordinance notice

An advertising notice outlines 814:00 to Chautauqua Lake from Chicago via Nickel Plate road with July 7 start and August kth return limit, cheap fares to eastern points, three trains daily with sleeping cars and dining service, plus a mail for John Calahan, general agent, 116 Adams St. Chicago. Also a Freeport police notice prohibits firing firearms or explosives under Section 82, with fines up to ten dollars, date June 13, 1905. Issued by J J Schwe-ney, Chief of Police. Also classifier mentions Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines and a local listing for John Hea.

Chicago Nickel Plate Road Nickel Pilate Road John ¥. Calahan Adams St Chicago, Il Chicago City Auditorium Chicago Depot LaSalle and van. Buren Sts A. D Freeport J.J. Swheney

Fourth of July Round Trip Tickets From Chicago

One fare for the round trip plus twenty five cents. Tickets on July 1st and 4th to any Nickel Plate road point, return by July 5th. Chicago depot at LaSalle and Van Buren Streets. City ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditor ium Annex.

Chicago Nickel Plate Road Chicago Depot LaSalle and van Buren Sts Adams St Auditorium Annex

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