Auspicious Start for League Season Clash at Taylor's Park
Freeport and Wausau open the season with a regional clash at Taylor's Park to honor the first game. Green Bay plays La Crosse, Oshkosh visits Eau Claire, and Wausau meets Freeport as minor leagues begin. Other matchups include Decatur at Davenport and Springfield at DepHote with several former Freeport players present.
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Decatur
Davenport
Springfield
DepHote
Fooksland
Peoria
Edlar Rapids
Bloomington
Wisconsin
Green Bay
la Crosse
Wausau
Freeport
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
Filing
Fort Wayne
Lima
Marion
Saginaw
Munice
Bay City
Anderson
Play Ball Shout Echoes Through Grand Stand
The crowd presses toward the grand stand gate as players warm up on the white-lined field. An old-time exhortation urges youngsters to return to boyhood through the lure of baseball and the ritual of play.
Wisconsin State League opens in Freeport with Wausau and Freeport clash
In Freeport the Wisconsin State League opener features Wausau and Freeport as Mayor Dittmar presides at opening. Manager Moriarity leads a fast, disciplined Wausau squad with new and returning players including Karnell and Householder. Freeport fields a strong home slate with improved facilities and eager to defend the pennant as 8:30 weekday games begin and 8:00 Sunday contests. Harry Cross of Chicago to umpire.
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Freeport
Wausau
Anager Moriarity
Nick”’ Malven
Malven
Karnell
Billy’’ Householder
Freeport Association
C. J. Dittmar
Malvin
Householder
Rockford
Kray
Bandelin
Strawbridge
Jones
Papenfuss
Kilpatrick
Gasp
Gardner Secured as Clinton Outfielder Gains Star Addition
Reports indicate Red Gardner, an outfielder from Clinton, Ta., has been secured for the team. Details on contract length and debut timing remain to be disclosed by club officials.
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Red’ Gardner
Clinton, Ta
Release bid for Gwinn or Sullivan fails at $25
A caller used the telephone to press Kad Claire last night seeking the release of Gwinn or Sullivan offering $25 for either man. The bid is considered far too small to secure release.
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Kad Claire
Gwinn Or Sullivan
Ada M Webster Dies in Los Angeles Native of Freeport
Miss Ada M Webster, a Freeport native and one of the first graduates of Freeport High School in 1870, died in Los Angeles after a long illness. She lived in Freeport until 1891, then Denver for health, returning to Los Angeles in 1908, with funeral in Freeport pending. Survived by brothers Horace Sidney Bert and sisters Laura Rose Hermans Miller Babcock Sophia.
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Ada M. Webster
Los Angeles
Cal
Freeport High School
Denver
Horace
Sidney
Bert
Laura
Rose
Freeport
Hermans
Sycamore
I. H
Meeting of Illinois Reformed Church at Orangeville
The Illinois classis of the Reformed Church in the United States convenes in Orangeville with opening services last night and continuing through Sunday. Officials elected include President Rev Solomon Ream and Vice President Rev J C Beade. Delegates listed from multiple towns attend as Rev Staudt and Prof Wilson speak on education and schools relation. The Woman's Classical Missionary society holds day sessions tomorrow in U B church and night in Amity church.
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Illinois Classis of the Reformed Church of the United States
Orangeville
G. W. Kerstetter
Altamont
Ill
Solomon Ream
J. CG. Beade
Shelbyville
L.A. Sigrist
B. B. Royer
James Dudycha
Mr. Heisper
Chicago
C. F. Schaeffer
William Korf
Morrison
D. S. Fouse
Lisbon
J. C. Beade
Shelbyville, Il
C. W. Staudt
William Glasser
IL. N. Wilson
Dakota, Ill
J. C. Horning
St. Louis
Staudt
Prof. Wilson
Interior Academy
Dakota
May social draws modest crowd in Lena Eminent Ladies event
Lena May 3 The Eminent Ladies social drew a smaller crowd than usual yet guests enjoyed the evening. Mrs Peter Jerodat and son Francis returned from Warren after visiting Mrs M Reardon and children. Mrs L A Barr came home from Winslow after a couple of days with friends. Mrs J C Hurd and Misses Lucy Wilson and Laura Hurd visited Freeport today. Mr and Mrs H A White of Minnesota are here to see Mrs Gamber mother of Mrs White who is critically ill. Mr and Mrs A W Green and son visited Freeport yesterday. Mesdames G M Stanchfield and Belle Waite were Chicago-bound this morning.
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Lena
Peter Jerodat
Francis
M. Reardon
Warren
L. A. Barr
Winslow
J. C. Hurd
Lucy Wilson
Laura Hurd
Freeport
H. A. White
Minnesota
Gamber
White
A. W. Green
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted for Health
An official style ad claims deaths from appendicitis decline as use of Dr King’s New Life Pills rises. It promises relief from constipation and related ailments, claiming guaranteed strength and vigor. Joseph Emmert, a druggist, endorses the product, with a 25 cent price.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert
Little Girl Injured In Hancock Avenue Incident
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Green of Hancock Avenue sustained a severe throat injury when a stick in her mouth caused her to fall forward. It penetrated over half an inch above the palate and was dislodged with difficulty. She endures great pain and cannot eat or drink.
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George Green
Hancock Avenue
Freeport Smokers Favor Wadsworth Chico Cigar
H J Moogk of the drug store notes Freeport patrons prefer a Wadsworth Bros Chico cigar. He explains the Chico uses fully matured Havana tobacco, burns well, and offers a satisfying smoke at 5 cents, with a dark wrapper indicating maturity.
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H. J. Moogk
Freeport
Wadsworth Bros
H. J. Moogh
New Sewing Machines Offered at Special Sale
Albertson & Stemm promote latest improved drop head sewing machines from 15 dollars with easy payments and a 10 year warranty. Factory reps from Cable Co. Pianos present at 78 Galeng Street opposite the New York Hotel. Sale runs June 6 to 8.
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Albertson & Stemm
Galeng St
New York
the Cable Co
Galena St
Prominent Men at Ball Games in Washington Park
Washington Dispatch notes high level interest in baseball with judges from the Supreme Court and lawmakers from Congress and the cabinet attending games. It cites officials such as Tawney Payne Foss Burton Longworth and Moody Cortelyou Metcalf along with diplomats and senators as ardent fans at National Park during championship season.
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United States Supreme Court
Congress
Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
Washington Dispatch
Ball Park
Day
Harlan
McKenna
White
Justice Day
Capitol
Tawney
Minnesota
Payne
New York
Appropriations and
Ways and Means
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Gen. Grosvenor
Ohio
Foss
Naval Affairs Committee
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Cooper
Insular Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
McCall
Massachusetts
Babcock
District of Columbia
Washington
National Park
Bob Cousins
Iowa
Pete Hepburn
Sunny Jim Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Wadsworth
New York Assembly
Littlefield
Maine
Billie Lorimer
Jim Mann
Chicago
Julius Kahn
San Francisco
Richard Barthaldt
St. Louis
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Joe Sibley
Pennsylvania
Champ Clark
Missouri
DeArmond
Gorman
Nationals
Charlie Culberson
Texas
Senator Malory
Florida
Senator Dolliver
Scott
West Virginia
Amherst
Moody
Cortelyou
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Metcalf
Department Lfe
Fairbanks
Wyman
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Clarence Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Senator Aliee
Delaware
Senator Long
Kansas
This Date in History Landmarks from 1410 to 1897
A compilation of notable events by year including the death of Pope Alexander V in 1410 the opening of the Fifth Lateran Council in 1512 Jamaica taken from Spain in 1655 Oliva peace in 1660 Sharp assassination in 1679 Byron swimming the Dardanelles in 1810 Havre de Grace burned in 1818 Louis XVIII entry in 1814 Murat defeated in 1815 Dresden insurrection 1849 Don Miguel becomes king 1828 Italian drama figure Fernando Puer death 1839 Thomas Hood death 1845 Dresden insurrection 1849 George McIntosh Troup Georgia governor death 1856 Napoleon III war against Austria 1859 leaders and events through 1897 including a Pittsburgh fire.
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Alexander V
Jamaica
Spain
Peace of
Oliva
Archbishop Sharp
St. Andrews
Sir Péter Parker
Cape Fear River
Napoleon
Venice
Lord Byron
Dardanelles
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Louis XVI
Greece
Pittsburg
Big Rally of Methodists Examinations for hospital attendants planned
The Illinois civil service commission will hold examinations for attendants in state hospitals for the insane in late month across multiple cities. Male applicants must be 21 to 45 and weigh at least 155 pounds. women 18 to 45 and at least 125 pounds. Starting pay is 25 dollars monthly with board lodging and laundry for men and 18 dollars for women. Applications should be sent to Joseph C. Mason chief examiner Springfield Illinois.
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Illinois Civil Service Commission
Joseph C. Mason
Chidét
Springfield
Ilinois
Methodist Bishops Gather in Chicago Rally for Evangelistic Drive
Twenty five Methodist and Episcopal bishops from across the United States and abroad attend a Chicago rally at the Garrett Biblical Institute centennial celebrations. Governor Hanly presides as Rev Dinsdale Young and Bishops McCabe, McDowell, Warren and Bashford speak to mobilize 30 000 Chicago Methodists for a sweeping evangelistic movement.
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Cvid Service Commission
Chicago
United States
Garrett Biblical Institute
Board of Bishops
Rocky Mountain Tea On Earth Prompts Question of Value
Joseph Emmert reflects on money and meaning as Rocky Mountain Tea enters everyday life prompting readers to weigh worth beyond price. The piece contrasts monetary value with practical benefits and personal meaning in a thoughtful column.
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Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Classified Notice About Easy Payments and Representations
An advertisement noting easy payment terms and a ten year warranty. It lists Albertson & StemM at 78 Galena Street opposite the New York Hotel and references factory representatives for the Cable Co. Pianos. Read the Journal's want column.
Smedley Named Secretary of Bloomington Y M C A
The Bloomington Pantagraph notes R C Smedley has been tendered the secretary role of the local Y M C A after two years in Bloomington from Peoria where he led educational and religious work. He began duties August 1 1904 and oversaw night schools and Bible study classes. Smedley, Wesleyan graduate class of 1908, grew up in Waverly Illinois and would be missed if he leaves Bloomington.
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Bloomington
R. C. Smedley
Freeport Y. M.C. A
Smedley
Peoria
Smedlay
Wesleyan Wit
Waverly, Ill
School Girls Given Drinks in Peoria Rest Rooms
Reports from Peoria Illinois on May 2 describe high school girls using whisky with teachers confirming the practice. A room called the rest room is alleged to have hosted drinking bouts and a school board physician allegedly directed the dispensing.
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Peoria
Ill
Mayor Edwards Is Fined After Assault Charge
May 2 Dixon Illinois Mayor I F Edwards appeared before Magistrate Keller to answer a state complaint sworn by Rev J F Newton accusing him of assault. Edwards pleaded guilty and was fined eight dollars plus costs, which were paid. Edwards is a well known city leader and educator.
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Dixon
I. F. Edwards
Keller
J. F. Newton
Ee J. F. Edwards
Masonic Lodge to Meet for BE Degree Work
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a stated communication tomorrow night for business and work in the BE degree.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
How Japan Keeps Strong Soldiers and Sailors Endure
An article claims Japanese people remain strong due to care of the digestive system and cites Mi o na stomach remedy sold in Freport by W F Jungkunz with a signed guarantee to refund 50 cent packages if no benefit.
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Japan
Freeport
W. F. Jungkunz
W. Fungkunz
Miona
Biennial Meeting of General Federation of Women's Clubs
The biennial meeting is set for St Paul from May 30 to June 7. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a special fare on May 28 to June 9 with one fare plus 2 dollars and return extension rights. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Minn
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Port
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Reformed Church of
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Nevada
Rayner
Charlie
Fred Landis
House
Senate
Sergeant At Arms
Ransdell
Harrison
Journaal’s Want
MR. Smedley
Freeport Y.M. C. A
Mayor Edwards
Cii
Kuehner Bros
Swiss
India
McPherson & Service
Stephenson St
Freeport Gaslight & Cok
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