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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
2
Fifteen hundred enthusiasts cheer the work of pitcher Rouse-Madi son as Freeport opens the series today. Pink Hawley’s players suffer a defeat in Sunday’s game.
Saturday results show Freeport defeating La Crosse 2 to 1 in a hard fought game. Rouse pitched steadily for Freeport while Jones allowed few hits and kept La Crosse from scoring in crucial moments. Attendance reached about 1,500 as fans watched a well pitched contest at the park.
In Rockford Illinois on June 14 the largest crowd of the season was dissatisfied with umpire calls. A decisive moment came in the tenth when a play at the plate with the tying run sparked a crowd response. The text notes Bush was taken in and the situation in the field deteriorated.
In a six inning affair, Madison edged Rockford 3 to 2 after a brief delay. Batteries-Grimes Smith Palmer Kempf noted among the players. crowd saw tense play and late runs as Madison held on for the win.
Wausau, Wis. on June 15 scored twice late to beat Oshkosh 2 to 1, extending their winning streak to five. Both teams played well, with Battery details listing Potter Erickson Koons and Warren for Wausau and others for Oshkosh.
Freeport residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a backache remedy linked to kidney problems. Mrs. Sarah Cady of Sue Exchange Street testifies they relieved her backache and kidney discomfort after years of use. Sold at Maimert's drug store with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U.S. distributor.
The record lists Watt Tyler’s slain at Smithfield, William Ogden born in Walton New York as Chicago’s first mayor, Worcester fire near destruction, Mt Denis railroad through the Alps opening in 1869, Livingstone reaching the Congo River in 1874, Emperor Frederick of Germany dying in 1888, Hawaii annexation resolution by the House in 1898, and the 1907 opening of the Second Peace Conference at The Hague.
Voters in Harlem Silver Creek Freeport Lancaster and Florence townships face a ballot decision on forming a park district. The district spans about twenty five square miles including Freeport and surrounding sections in each township, with the Pecatonica river entering the area at the extreme northwest corner and flowing southeastward.
The Freeport Business Men's association sanctions the annual Freeport chautauqua opening at Globe park on July 4 for seventeen days. Ladies of the Embury Aid society sell tickets on commission, canvassing business and residential areas. About a thousand season tickets must be subscribed to assure the assembly. July 4 promises a great day with a program designed for perfect enjoyment.
District plans include five park commissioners elected by lot with terms from five to one year. Polls open 7 am to 4 pm at Lanecaster Yellow barn entrance to Taylor's park Freeport Masonic temple Harlem Nobels grocery Florence Henry Heimendinger's Oak land cemetery Silver Creek Gustave Grattelo home. Hon George W Thompson to speak on The Perils Progress and Perpetuity of the American Republic. Rounds Ladies orchestra will perform in the evening.
A Freeport evening program titled The Festal Queen attracted large crowds at the U K church. The choir led by Charles Bernwood delivered excellent music while children performed well. The tableaux Rock of Ages were featured, maintaining strong interest through its closing number.
Rev F Holke pastor of St Johns Evangelical church will attend a convention of the Northern Illinois district of Evangelical churches at Reachre and Yuegday and Weduee ay.
Visitors from Detroit Galena and Chicago join local families in Lena. Amity Lutheran church Northern Illinois synod to convene with sessions through Thursday. Phidian Art club to meet at the Damert home. Children’s day services at Amity Lutheran Sunday School praised for decorations and program.
William Ickes arrived back last night after an extended state tour visiting relatives in Decatur Freeport Springfield Aurora and Peoria as well as other towns. He also spent several days sightseeing in Chicago during the stay.
A preservation of opportunity piece urges women and men to invest in themselves now. It contrasts salaried stagnation with entrepreneurship, cites a farmer versus bookkeeper as a model, warns against procrastination, and calls for bold initiative. It frames woman’s rising independence and men’s waning drive as a shared imperative to develop health, thoughts, and talents for lasting benefit.
Bishop George de Normandie Gillespie of the Episcopal diocese of Western Michigan, born June 15 1819 in Goshen New York, requests relief due to age. A pioneer in the Michigan church he became the first bishop of Western Michigan in 1875. He has long served in public affairs and chaired the Michigan State Board of Corrections and Charities for many years.
Galena Gazette reports John F B Jewell, long stationed at St Michael s Azores, has been transferred to Melbourne Australia. The promotion likely carries a salary of 3600 to 4000 dollars annually. Jewell previously served in Martinique and at St Michaels.
An advertisement claims piles surgery may be avoided using ManZan Pile Remedy. The offer lists a price of 60 cents per bottle and names H J Moogk and C P Guen as sellers.
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