Local residents noted traveling to nearby cities
A parade of visitors and locals travel for business, visits, and events. Agnes Gaffney spends Sunday with Lena relatives. Mrs. Nelson A. Backus visits Elgin. Bowlin of Lena transacts city business. Mary Hughes and daughter visit from Denver. Many others visit Chicago, Rockford, Moline, and Freeport. Dental meeting in Quincy draws Chicago and Freeport attendees. Frederick Frey heads to New York then Germany for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Backus
Elgin
H. BR. Bowlin
Lena
D. J. Leonhardt
Albert
Milwaukee
Schneider
E. H. Allen
F. H. Bowers
L. Snyder
Quincy
Thellinois State Dental Association
Lena Frey
Ackley
New York City
Germany
Community notices and church group meetings in May
Local groups schedule events in May including the Ladies' Aid at First M church parlor May 15, a Freeport visitor at Mt Carroll, and a special program at KBP U L church May 16. Others plan Mother's Day discussions, VFW and WCTU gatherings, and community lunches with music and speeches.
Freeport Falls in Irrational Loss to Oshkosh
In a high wind clash Freeport led early but the misplayed balls and errors cost them as Oshkosh rallied to win 10 to 8. Sage and Morrow drove key hits while Lannon and Schoonhoven stood out defensively for Freeport amid crowd disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canners
Fiske
Freeport
AB. R. H
PO. A. E. Lannon
Saee
Reland
THOR
Ge Eg Eeeeeuts
Gwin
Schooanhoven
Amsler
Rf Socseeeaee
O Stark
Eeee
Eee
Miller
Scott
Do Veeseuveeeens
Eees
Oshkosh
Dolan
Trael
T. Sullivan
Safford
Morrow
Co Os
DuChein
Lerehen
Sullivan
Pee
Sige
Warhop
Treland
Lannen
Ives
Hazel
Sage
Chein
Werr
Preeport
Sulivan
Kherr
Hy Miller
T. Werr
Schoonhoven
Lunnon
Amster
Flaves
Freeport Fails to Score in Sun Day Exhibition Loss
Wisconsin league games saw Freeport beat Oshkosh 10 to 9 in a windy, disrupted Sunday clash at Taylor's Park after a grandstand fire. Madison topped Oshkosh 2 to 0, Eau Claire beat Wausau 2 to 1 in eleven innings, La Crosse down Fond du Lac 7 to 1, and Freeport 8 Green Bay 1 earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Wauson
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Madison
Green Bay
Pet
Madison Beeb
Wausau
Fond du Lac Beats Eau Claire 3 1 In Baseball Contest
Fond du Lac won the first game against Eau Claire 3 to 1 in a Sunday match at Eau Claire. The game summary shows Fond du Lac scoring in the early innings and Eau Claire tallying late but falling short. Umpire was Anderson.
Local baseball results amid strong winds at La Crosse and Madison
In La Crosse Wisconsin on May 12 Jones pitched well as La Crosse beat Wausau 9 to 0 in a game played during a 30 mile gale with Willian Todd and Snodgrass behind the bats. In Madison Superior hitters won as Cumisky Tiallfett and Stewart led the attack with Parish and Klebs behind the plate. Umpires Flynn and Spencer officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wausau
Jones
Willian
Todd
Snodgrass
Flynn
Spencer
Freeport Triumph Over Green Bay In Low-Scoring Series Opener
Freeport clinched a Saturday win over Green Bay in a 3 to 1 affair. Miller was hit in the hand and scored on a line drive by Steele, while Walters departed the game after an elbow injury and Vernon and Hastings shuffled the field as Green Bay struggled with errors and replacements. Gasper pitched effectively for the visitors for a calm contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
A.B. Amaler Treland
Vane
Fiske
Eens Schoonhoven
Stark
Deere
Brookina
Green Bay
Miller
Bae i H
O'Hayre
Brookins
Steele
Kernan
Kibbs
Raey Walters
Ee ’ Hastings
LaBelle
Palmer
Minehan
Gaaper
Amsler
Ves
Klebs
Minehian
Gasper
la Belle
Gaser
Nitcher
Milter
Waltera
Ives
Ireland
Gwin
Coe
Hastings
Havea
Nice
Walters
Vernon
Orpheus
Bin
Peccatoni
Ashkosh
Tuster
Schoonhoven
Eau Claire and Wausau edge in eleven innings
In Eau Claire May 11 the game went to eleven innings. Gleeson hit a two bagger and scored the winning run after Ferguson misplayed Watson’s grounder. Batteries Nagel Snodgrass Ebberley Watson umpire Anderson La Crosse May 11 Fond du Lac shut out Madison Oshkosh 2 6 6 2 6 0 0 0 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lic
Eau Claire
Pleasant
Cghoodrich
Smith and Watson
aAnderson
Wis
Wausou
Gleeson
Ferguson
Watson
R. OH. E. Wau
Nagel
Snodgrass
Eberley and Watson
Anderson
Madison
Oshkosh
Erickson Sent from Toledo to Peoria in AA Move
Catcher Erickson formerly with Freeport has been released by Toledo to Peoria in the American Association. The trade transfers him from Toledo to the Peoria roster for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Freeport
Peoria
Toledo
American Association
Lynch's Tigers to Lead Eau Claire Team Nickname
Lynch named the Eau Claire club after manager Lynch with Red McAuley sent to Wausau. High School beats Orangeville 12 to 11 in a hard fought Saturday clash watched by a large crowd with Freeport supporters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Lynch
Tigers
Red
McAuley
Wausau
Orangeville
Orangevile
Freeport
Goddard Proposes Highland Park Ball Park Plan
A. J. Goddard offered Freeport Baseball directors a plan to convert part of Highland park addition into a ball park with a grass diamond grand stand and bleachers. He would supply transportation and keep the field in top condition for Wisconsin league games. Taylor opposes rebuilding the fire damaged grandstands, directors consider a steel stand as a costly alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Goddard
Freeport Baseball ,Club
Highland Park
Goddard
Taylor
Lena Social Roundup Sees Dense Funeral Attendance
In Lena on May 13, residents including G H Sherry and George Schoeny visited Warren. Win Nelson arrived from Chicago. Mrs D W McCarthy and daughters Florence and Grace returned to Rockford after attending the funeral of Mrs Fitzgerald in Amity church. J K Young and family from Earlville visited Chas Tutz as burial rites were held. The Eastern Star Imminent Ladies and Mystic Workers joined the service. Miss Mabel Kailey returned to Rockford after a brief stay. Mrs W R Bowlin returned from Canton Mo with Prof Bowlin. he traveled to Chicago to join her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Messrs. and Mesdames
G. H. Sherry
George Schoeny
Warren
Win. Nelson
Chicago
D. W. McCarthy
Florence and
Grace
Fitzgerald
Rockford
J. K. Young
Earlville
Iowa
Chas. Tutz
E. P. Fitzgerald
Amity Church
Eastern Star
Imminent Ladies and
Mystic Workers
Mabel Kailey
W. R. Bowlin
Canton
Prof. Bowlin
County Court Cases Postponed By Judge Illness
Two county court cases were postponed due to County Judge Clarity's illness. Kleckner vs Kleckner seeks a conservator appointment, and a custody action by the children’s older siblings involves Henry Winters of Florence Township as father. The case is expected to be resumed Friday when Judge Clarity may return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleckner
Henry Winters
Florence Township
Clarity
Rocky Mountain Tea Blessings Passed Through Generations
A girl heir to a Rocky Mountain complexion is to be envied as Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is said to convey blessing on children. The note mentions Joseph Emert and lineage through mothers and grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Eniiert
Joseph Emmert
Music at Cost Bigger Sheet Music Sale Offer
For one year you may buy everything in sheet music at actual cost to Smith Barnes Piano Song Book free to all callers Register in our music Directory at Piano Parlors Devoke Piano Co 76 78 Stephenson St Freeport Ill no date specified in ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Barnes
Devoke Piano Co
Stephenson St
Freeport
Ill
Shons Won't Sign Bridge Contract Over Legal Clause
William H. Shons refuses to sign the state drawn contracts for Erin and Kent bridge work citing a clause on county aid legality. He says the contract shifts risk to him and notes the bid deadline of the 17th. If he declines, letting may be void and bidding reopened with possible loss of county aid. The bond stands at $1,000 and cement grade disputes surface with another bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Shons
Shons
Mr. Shons
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson
State of Illinois
Journal
Erin
Kent Bridges
Surprise Wedding Ties Harpster Family to Relman in Rockford
Miss Helen Harpster and Edward Relman wed in Rockford after eluding friends with a prearranged plan. The bride’s friend Miss Helen Chamberlain aided the scheme while Mrs Belman provided last minute coordination. The couple, both longtime residents, will live with the bride’s parents until establishing a home of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harpster
Edward Relman
Rockford
W. W. Harpster
Helen Chamberlain
Mr. Relman
Mary Relman
Ordway Street
Henney Buggy Company
Relman
Y M C A Boys Pageant Promises Future Plans
Y M C A events draw large crowds with Rev Heinmiller and Rev L G Schmidt addressing boys. Banquet plans and building project for a Forest City Y M C A are under discussion. Hess mill trip planned, Rally Day set, ice cream social Tuesday, and Friday Passion Play films praised in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess’ Mill
L. C. Schmidt
The
Association
Hewitt Baby Born at 41 Pleasant Street
Mr and Mrs Cleggett Hewitt announce the arrival of a baby son at their home on Sunday evening. The newborn adds to the family at 41 Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleggett Hewitt
Pleasant Stret
Former Bloomington Pantagraph Editor Eugene Stone Dies
Eugene Stone a former city editor of the Bloomington Pantagraph died late Sunday night at an unspecified location. He was a notable figure in local journalism with a long career in reporting and editorial leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stone
The
Bloomington
Euterpeans Meet Tonight for Year End Officers Election
The Euterpeans convene tonight with Mrs. Oyler for the final meeting of the year. Officers will be elected, and all members are urged to attend.
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Bright Future For Youth
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a path to happiness and success for girls and boys. It invites energetic young men to earn money for college or start a business this summer, directing readers to First National Bank in Hannaford, North Dakota for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Bk. Hannaford
N.D
Injury at the Bus Barn After Horse Kick
Benjamin Mead was kicked by a horse at the bus barn Saturday evening. He was knocked into a corner and found unconscious by bystanders. He did not rally immediately but was reported much better the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Mead
Mead
Also Mentioned on This Page
The'daily Journal
Stered
Poatelice
Ois
Ence Tsn
Freeport Journal
International Typogenical Union
Schadle
Agnes Gaffney
Thomas Bradford
Winslow
Belva Reineke
Charles A. Hughes
Belle Sweeley
Julius Wagner, Sr
Mary Hughes
Annie
Denver
William Fraser
Polo
Charles Burnwood
Winslow Friends
E. T. Moore
Edward Teft
J. R. Jackson
Galena
D. W. Beard
City
B. W. Fraser
Fr. Leydon
Apple River
Mary Campbell
Mt. Morris
John Kurtz
Lamar
George H. Chambers
Omaha
Neb
Charles Allen
Robert Dixon
Rose
Millie Baumgartner
William Grible
Edith Newcomer
Zoe Hea
Moline
J. A. Rogers
D.C. Olson
Cedar Rapids
Pia
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. EF. Church
Eninrch
Third Ward
Hildreth
Frank ©. Lowden
Lee County Township
Rockford & Interurban Railway Company
Mt. Carroll Mirror
EF. C
Sneale
Improvement Committee
Biret’ Baptist Church
Evancy
van Brocklin W. Cg.t. A
Hattie Shauer
J. T. Hance
Laura EB
Lennox
Acolo
Frances Allen
Indians
Lannon
Hayes
Jack Warhop
Taylor's Park
Scotty
Doli
Tagel
Subtivaar
Hirst
Trelamd
Tor
Schriner
Face
Dhanton
Tredand
Freeporters
HR. OH. Pe
Cumisky
Tiallfett
Stewart
Parish
Uinapiie Miulven
Freeport Victor
Scaite
R.H.T. Madison
Cations
Mr. Shons Vigor
Ous
Armory Hall
Forest City
Empire Theatre
Galena St. Oppo
Opera House
Edison
Tan Ld
Burns and Thompson
Beb
Standing
Arthur Browning
Marvel and
Othera
Mitchell and Moore Automobile
Joe Allman
Ed Cunningham
Ain
Geo. Benenga
Derma Viva
Derma Viva CO
H. J. Mooge
Barrett
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