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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
In a cautious game, Freeport managed the only score in the first inning as their pitcher faced a strong opposition. Across the circuit, results elsewhere showed varied outcomes for other clubs.
Freeport beats Madison 1 to 0 in a pitching duel praised for speed and skill. Umpire Miller’s controversial calls, especially a third base call on Ireland, drew fan ire and may affect his standing. Scott pitched superbly for Freeport, Leise handled Madison’s hitters, and both defenses clung to slim chances.
Costly errors by Rockford cost La Crosse a 3 to 0 loss as Eberly pitched six innings for La Crosse, allowing six hits in a sharp outing. The scoreboard shows La Crosse Crumbs?
An advertisement urges readers to inspect the composition of medicines and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as effective for menstrual pain, weakness, pelvic disorders, and pregnancy preparation. It cites authorities and offers a free booklet from the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo.
A new pitcher for the locals arrived last evening, named Schurch, previously with Green Bay. He sought to leave that team and accepted the locals’ offer. With Schurch, Reds’ pitching staff strengthens and players expect to improve beyond a two out of three game showing.
The Chicago Cubs pledged to play ball in Galena on August 21 if the arrangement can be made. The statement highlights the potential one day event with local officials and fans hoping for a favorable schedule.
Standings show Ww, LL, St. John's leading at 3 1, Embary 3 1, First M E 2 2, Second Presbyterian 1 2, English Lutheran 1 2, Episcopal 3 2 50. The Second Presbyterian versus Lutheran game was postponed to Friday night. Publics welcome at Taylor's park on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6 20 p.m. Monticello Iowa beat Galena in an eighteen inning game 65 to 4.
Local column notes Prof Dawson will present his final cane program tomorrow night in Lexington. Evening prayer meetings at First Baptist and Second Presbyterian churches will be dismissed due to the gathering. Ladies of Van Brocklin WCTU host a lawn social Friday at Mrs Harvey Best home with an engaging program. A rummage sale of clothing is set for Friday and Saturday at 173 Van Buren street run by post ladies. St Mary’s school pupils plan commencement exercises next Monday evening in St Mary’s hall with a strong program. The Y P S social committee of St John’s church hosted a lawn social at Miss Florence Propp’s home last evening with games, songs, and refreshments.
Rockford residents R H Cheatham Byron Hewitt noted visiting Freeport Edith Sparks Winslow registered at Brewster EF M A Leon Nora TL registered at Senate A Nichless Baileyville spending day in Freeport Mrs P C Fullemeider La Salle spent day in Freeport C F Taitle Rockford business caller James Hane Springfield Freeport caller Mrs W C Dysart Dixon called on friends Supt Grove spent day in Chicago on business and was in crowd at Coliseum.
Cold weather at Camp Lincoln keeps Sixth regiment from sleep and comfort. Soldiers rely on standard army blankets as nights stay frigid and uncomfortable. Extra blankets are issued for the week while daily rifle practice continues amid higher than usual discipline. Brigadier General Edward Kittelson visits with staff and participates in dress parade. No general inspection this year due to Inspector General Fieldhouse's leave. The annual banquet is canceled and Governor Deneen is at the Republican convention in Chicago.
Miss Mariam Frances Bloomer twenty nine, daughter of James F Bloomer of Cincinnati, died after drinking poison by mistake in a New York apartment hotel. She had been choking on cracker and drank from a glass she thought held water, a container later found to contain poison used earlier that day for cleaning jewelry. She planned to return to Cincinnati in July.
In St. Louis on June 18 a four story brick building at the levee and Vine street, long known as a negro club house run by Billy Lee, collapsed after flood waters undermined its foundations, plunging into the river.
A note on the word fainting once swooning and its link to feign from French roots. The spelling with an e preserves the old sense while the a variant marks cardiac syncope, showing how a vowel shift alters meaning to feint.
M. L. Neuses of Winslow is in town for undisclosed reasons visiting local streets and stores. He is seen meeting residents and appears in good spirits during the short stay.
Page seven notes additional Peoples' Column advertisements. OST Tuesday items on Galena Adams or Iroquois Streets include a package with a white waist. Return to Journal Gulotik at 18 cents.
Martinew n Marvin executor of John Wareham deceased announces appearance before Stephenson County Court Freeport for Arp term on first Monday in July next. All claimants must attend for adjustment and all debts should be paid promptly. Dated June 4, 1904.
The Women’s Missionary Society at Trinity church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. R. G. Wise, Vice President Mrs. Faubel, Secretary Mrs. Oscar Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. William Wagner, Treasurer Mrs. L. C. Schmidt, and Organist Mrs. Satuffer.
Mrs Alexander and Mrs Faubel led the mission band planning for entertainment of visitors arriving for the state missionary convention to be held in the city in July.
A special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock.
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