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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell of Tama declares his candidacy for State's Attorney of Stephenson County, subject to Republican primary voters on August 8, 2008. Robeer J. Carnahan acknowledges support as another Republican nominee contender.
Wieman announces candidacy for Stephenson County circuit clerk under Republican primaries. Stevens notes decision rests with Republican voters, not the primaries, dated August 8, 198.
William W. Krape of Freeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson JoDaviess and Carroll counties. Primary election set for August 8 190K readers urged to support the candidate in the party primary.
Various Republicans including Stephen Rigney T H Hollister J J Shaffer William Ehrler Geo R Morris and W W Gillespie announce candidacy for the Illinois General Assembly from the 12th senatorial district with primaries set for August 8 1908 in counties Carroll JoDni ness Stephenson and others urging Republican support and nomination intents.
The Journal will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city during summer months. Changes of address must include old and new addresses. Send notices to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street or call for details.
A list of individuals visiting friends or traveling from Freeport or nearby towns. Names include Dalia Tice, Nelle Keator, Josie Edwards, William Check, George Schmidt, J E Hill, J P Love, H G Griffin, J A Garnes, C E Dubson, J B McCool, E S Shaver, Ross Oblander, Mrs George Franz, Boyd Nestlerode, Anna Moore, Walter Sprott, Hilda Kirmere, Mrs Orrez, William Howard, James Howard.
Freeport won Saturday's game 7 to 2 with Canners taking a 2 to 1 decision after fourteen innings in the first game Sunday. Fielder Disch was injured during the long matchup.
Freeport 2 Green Bay 0 and Wausau 2 Rockford 1 led a Sunday set as Madison 16 Oshkosh 4 Fond du Lac 5 La Crosse 3. The Champs split with the Flies in a 14 inning opener marred by an ejection, then shut out 10–0 in the nightcap. Disch suffered a left-hand fracture in the fifth, sidelining him for weeks. Dec Cummings toed the mound for Freeport with nine strikeouts. Barlow delivered the winning blow in the 14th.
In Saturday action the Champs defeated Freeport 7 to 2 after taking control early. Disch doubled and Fisk and Kernan added two-base hits as Green Bay pounced in the fifth. McCloskey and Scott limited the visitors to a few safeties. Freeport's Fleming Ireland Fisk Schoonhoven Scott led scorers with multiple hits.
Rockford reports Miller’s outstanding game in a 5 run by Wausau. long hit by Kappan and strong batting featured. Batteries Lang Jacobs and Kempt. La Crosse loses to Fond du Lac 5 to 3 due to errors and untimely hits. Fond du Lac uses Hooker Watson Jones Killian. Madison defeats Oshkosh 16 to 5 after twenty three hits. Grimes Newell Bubser Warren as battery. Doubleheader settles Senators and Indians tied. Oshkosh 6 Madison 2 in nightcap. Rockford results incomplete. late doubleheader noted.
The Oshkosh squad reached this morning from Madison after a series completion. In Freeport their last trip had four games planned but only three were played. July 1 remains open for the next game with no doubleheaders expected unless rain delays.
President Moll released attendance data showing Fond du Lac Madison Wausau Rockford La Crosse Oshkosh Green Bay and Freeport in order. Rodemerger declined to comment while Moll will review ten percent returns. If other towns sustain higher crowds, the league’s finances could improve over prior years and Freeport trails last year’s attendance at this point.
Sterling Illinois June 28 report that the Sterling Infants arrived home from MacCatine after a riot. Three men were knocked out with brickbats. Pitcher Knobles sustained a right arm injury and will miss the season. Catcher Conlon was knocked unconscious. The team refused to play a home series amid the violence.
Freeport readers prepare for a seventeen day chautauqua opening July Fourth at Globe park. crowds will gather for tented shows souvenirs and delicacies as a new bridge replaces the washed away structure. Dr L G Herbert will lead morning programs July Fourth through Monday delivering moving, inspired talks for all ages. The Business Men's association has sanctioned ticket purchases by the Merchants Advertising committee.
Walter M Wood of Chicago a leading Y M C A worker who spoke at a Freeport banquet will move to Philadelphia to head the central Y M C A and serve as associate general secretary for all Philadelphia departments. He has fifteen years with Chicago including roles as educational director, board member, superintendent and institutional work manager. He is Indiana University graduate.
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents per week. This rate applies to all parts of the city with regular weekly service and standard subscription options.
Editor The Journal urges Sunday School teachers and students to use the city library for biblical study. It highlights reference works on the Old Testament including Kent's The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament and Sanders and Fowl outlines, Young's Analytical Concordance, Women of the Bible, and Representative Men of the Bible. Additional titles cover Hebrew history, Egyptian, Palestinian and Babylonian inscriptions, Holy Land geography by Dr George Adam Smith, and children’s Bible stories. The piece argues for a first class library in Freeport, urges demand for serious titles over fiction, and notes these books are arranged for easy access and reference.
Pp A Spongberg, longtime agent for Anheuser Busch Brewing in Rockford for thirteen years, plans to open an agency in Freeport. The 48 Galena Street building is secured and a cooler capable of holding a carload of beer is being installed. Spongberg has supplied Budweiser to Freeport locals from Rockford and will abandon that arrangement.
The well known druggists Guenther Co. offer Hindipo to cure kidney and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. They guarantee results or refunds, with mail delivery prepaid. Six boxes cost 2.50 under a positive guarantee.
J M Stiffler brought cherry branches showing blight and insect damage to the Journal. Freeport and the county report the same problem with leaves falling early and trees nearly bare. Early cherries fare better than late varieties, but next year’s crop looks doubtful unless relief is found. State Entomologist Forbes has been asked for guidance.
This evening Evergreen lodge meets for a special communication on the B A degree. Tuesday Freeport chapter holds a special convocation for M and P degrees. Wednesday Freeport Commandery stages a stated con clave with installation of officers and a large initiatory class followed by a banquet. Thursday Excelsior lodge confers the M M degree and Friday holds a stated communication.
Stephen A. Douglas encampment No 100 T C O F elected officers for the ensuing term Chief Patriarch F H Randall High Priest C W Gilbert Senior Warden John Temple Mayr Junior Warden Charles Myers.
Freeport lodges of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs attended the I. O. O. F. memorial services Sunday at Pecatonica.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a stubborn instep sore healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box effected a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at Jos Hammert’s drug store.
Low round trip rates will be made from points on The North Western Line for the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio from July 9 to 18 B Y P U in Cleveland Ohio July 6 to 9 National Educational Association in Tweeland Ohio June 26 to July 1 G A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio August 27 to 31 and Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston Mass from July 31 to August 1 For full particulars apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry 24 W7-30
Thomas Kavanaugh, a streetcar conductor, was brought before Justice Vincent on a larceny claim involving 41.46. He requested a Tuesday continuance but was denied. Mayor Dittmar signed his bond for appearance. Kavanaugh blamed friends riding free for the shortage.
Freeport R N A will host a card party tomorrow afternoon at the K of G ball. The public is invited to attend and join in the event hosted by the local association.
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