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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
1
La Crosse dominates Canners Hawll y with a strong start and late rally. Freeport scores one run as former champions annex three, marking a high intensity matchup. Rockford eases past Madison in a separate game, underscoring La Crosse’s season momentum.
La Crosse defeated Freeport 3 to 1 as Little Jones and Big Rouse pitched well. Harms suffered a finger injury and was sidelined. Killian finished. Key double plays and solid defense highlighted the contest amid a crowded early series, with La Crosse scoring in the first and third and preventing runs after the fifth inning.
In a muddy box score tussle Freeport edged La Crosse 8 to 1 with Rouse pitching five strikeouts and Ireland knocked in pivotal runs. Becken traces of injuries and coaching line antics surfaced as Harms and Tracey provided key fielding notes while Jones labored on the mound for La Crosse.
Duchien's precise throw from right field to Harms at the plate showcased one of the era's finest plays. Harm impressed with cool hands, throwing out a stealing Stark and anchoring a strong game while Safford and Disch contributed strong fielding. Pitchers dominated early, as both threw out first-inning threats, while controversial calls and protests added to the tense atmosphere.
Oshkosh won 2 to 2 against Green Bay in the opening game. Oshkosh runs were unearned. Batteries Bubser and Warren for Oshkosh and Johnson for Green Bay. Wausau edged Fond du Lac as Bartos dominated. Rockford defeated Madison 11 to 2, led by Butcher’s two homers and a two-bagger.
A vintage classified style claim touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, asserting it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to obtain testimonials from Kodny Co. Toledo Ohio.
Sick and Afflicted Mrs John Klapp a Freeport pioneer settler has been seriously ill for some time from rheumatism and shows no sign of improvement.
The Freeport Business Men's association joins the Farmers' Good Roads league to promote highway building and maintenance. The league, led by Hon. A. P. Grout and H. H. Gross, advocates funding via statewide relief on property taxes and seeks national and state aid. A June 30 Freeport meeting will feature state geologist H. Foster Bain as speaker.
Waterloo Courier reports W. T. Dinneen, Illinois Central special agent on the Omaha division, has begun a six months leave. He returns from Jackson Mississippi and proceeds to Sioux Falls South Dakota to conduct business, then plans to move with his family to Phillips South Dakota in the Black Hills. YT. J. Burns of New Orleans is transferred to Waterloo territory during Dinneen’s absence.
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and deems it a thorough practical remedy. The endorsement is signed by HH J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
In presence of many members and friends at the Baptist parsonage on Lincoln Avenue a memorial tablet was placed on the door in honor of Mrs D C Stover for her major contribution to purchasing the parsonage. The program included prayers, tributes, readings, and music.
Miss Boyer of Lena spent the day in Freeport. Mrs Ulrich visits Polo friends. Howe of Lena, in Freeport. Garnes of Orangeville spent the day in Freeport. J G Smith of Dodgeville was a Freeport caller last evening. Henry Zanoni on business in Forreston. N McGinnis of Warren in Freeport Friday evening. L J Barth of Argyle called on friends here. Miss Kurtz of Evarts called Friday. Miss Lucy Clay of Lena visiting Miss Keeler. G G Geiger of Haldane called on friends. William Bergman of Red Oak a Freeport caller. C W Kuhlmeyer of Pearl City business caller. A C Hershey of Moline business caller. Mr. and Mrs. H H West of Bloomington visiting. Mrs Charles Beck and daughter of Lena Freeport callers. Joseph Hill of Pecatonica guest of friends Friday evening. J M Laff leaves for Boston for several weeks. Mrs J Jennings of South Wayne visiting daughter Mrs M Lane. Miss Jennie Zoeger of Lena attends county graduation. Miss Grace Fife of Milledgeville returning home. Robert Paden family to LaSalle to visit relatives. Miss Myrtle Bruner to Platteville to spend weeks with father. Mrs Linnie Schofield to Winona Lake for Normal summer school. Jeffrey Parsons of New York visiting Oscar Taylor home, returns east. Mrs Charles Miller and daughter Dela guests at Louis Dickes home, return to Springfield.
Ethel Hickory of Ridott entertained many friends at a birthday party held Thursday. Attendees included Mary Fairbairn Ella Mitchell Kepa Markel Flossa Bokermelier Rosa Fischer Helen Smith Jessie Rubendall Elsie Noltemeier Myrtle Smith Mabelle Bair Martha Turner Myrtle Hickory Bertha Lizzie Miller Laura Turner Anna Meyers Clara Jacobs Henry Fairbairn Karl Markel Walter Parner Layton Markel Lester Brandt William Fairbairn Elmer Turner Marion Montague Thomas Berger LeRoy Snyder Clarence Kiefer Lloyd Hake John Jacobs Willie Jacobs Miles Mitchell.
H Hurst of Chicago traveling representative for Miner and Co and Freeport board of trade members called at the Freeport office yesterday. He remained in the city as guest of C D Anderson and left in the evening for Minneapolis.
The following letters remain in the byes port post office for the week ending June 2, 1608. Andre, Miss Mayinesty Pes ond, Miss Marie Booth, Mrs. Authur for Verne, Florence Chamberlain, Mrs. Sehwaed, Lydia Helen Aurens 8, Crist Koeller, Elmer By Bollmian, Jacob Whenke. ALG. Barber, Chas. W. Miller, Wood Cain, Arthur Minz, L. Goodrich, W. W. Me Matsters, A. Hartman, Jake Vupuliuu, A. A. Harrison, Ralph Smith, Ora Hill, John Whittier, Louis Haron, Isaac. Persons calling for the above, please state advertised June 2, 1608. Surry ll. ATEINS, Postmiuster.
Washington D C June 20 The week ahead includes Tennessee primary shaping gubernatorial race Patterson vs Carmack Iowa and Georgia party conventions Denver delegates North Carolina Democratic convention Charlotte Vermont Democrats Burlington convention choosing state ticket and at large delegates Royal wedding Jean Reid and John Ward next Tuesday Harvard Yale commencements and major college regattas on the Hudson and Thames US Olympic team sail from New York aboard the Philadelphia leading conventions in Denver Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Toronto and Boston plus warnings from Elgin physicians about headache powder use by druggists and dangers to patients.
In Elgin on June 19 a leading druggist warned that heart disease claimed more local lives in 19u7 than tuberculosis. He said most headache powders contain acetanilid a heart depressant that slows the heart and can trigger fatal trouble for daily users. He urged caution against habitual reliance on headache powders and noted the difficulty of quitting once heart disease takes hold.
A Branchton Pennsylvania man reports he could not even tie his shoes but his health improved after using six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. He offers thanks and wishes success to Foley's Kidney Cure. Endorsed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Amusements notice for Grand Opera House Chicago extols Paid in Full now in its seventy fifth performance. Praises cast including Guy Bates Post Helen Ware Scott Cooper and others for vivid portrayal of a corrupt husband and steadfast wife. Notes bargain matinees Wednesdays with $1 seats.
A historic health ad extols Foley’s Kidney Cure for restoring kidney function and filtering impurities. It claims to positively cure kidney and bladder diseases and to strengthen the whole system.
Standard Authors in various bindings and some fall sets, some broken, at Pattison and Kryder's old stand.
Freeport will host a large Independence Day celebration on July 4 with city officials and local groups coordinating parades, fireworks, and community events to mark the holiday. Organizers invite residents to participate in the festive program.
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