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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Gannt label and an issued recognition to a Freeport facility connected with the International Fate at Linton. It references nit employing union labor in its mechanical departments but details are unclear.
Sunday visits and weekend travels are listed for residents and guests including Rev. C. G. Anangst in Orangeville, Miss Mary Campbell from Mt. Morris, A. E. Zeigler from Warren, and many others. Also noted are social calls in Chicago, Rockford, Dixon, Winslow, and Freeport with several returning home from visits or business trips.
Eastern Star holds this evening business meeting. G A R comrades and ALR ladies plan wreath making for Decoration Day. Senator McKenzie to speak at Cedarville High School graduation. Rev F M Davis at Decoration Day exercises. Sunday school children urged to attend 3 30 tomorrow for Children s Day practice. Elijah convert at Banbury M E church tomorrow evening with a large chorus. no admission, silver collection. Come early for good seats.
A promotion for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea features Joseph Eymert praising the product as delivering sure, swift results, lasting relief, and strong penetration of disease heat through its health benefits.
Memorial services at First United Brethren Church honored Civil War veterans. Rev F M Davis preached on patriotism and sacrifice, praising John A Davis post 98 and allied groups, recalling six members lost in battle and urging believers to endure hardships as soldiers of Christ.
The La Fourche Democrat notes a huge onion crop in La Fourche parish Louisiana with 12 acres on the Golde Meadow plantation ready for harvest. Alex Barker of Barker Barge Line is praised for rapid handling of onions and potatoes as 71,600 sacks were loaded last week and moved to Southern Pacific cars at Lockport, indicating a strong week and near finish of the crop.
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant recounts a narrow escape when a jimson bar pierced his thumb four years ago. He says the doctor advised no further procedure after Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was applied, a remedy he purchased for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s druggist.
Mrs Charles Perkins warns the public against buying or removing any household property from to Clark. Property disposed of by her husband must be returned within ten days under penalty.
The notice mentions Prof Frische the pastel artist appearing at Brown and Doll Meyer's store. It notes a location on 6-220 and carries a concise promotional tone typical of a local business notice.
The Daily Journal announces doorstep delivery to any city area for 10 cents a week, offering affordable access to local news for all residents.
Rain forces postponements across Oshkosh area with Freeport and Oshkosh forced to delay five remaining games. Warhop pitched a 6 to 2 win on Friday. Freeport opens series today at Fond du Lac then La Crosse, home, and a June 7 series with Eau Claire as both teams chase first place at a .692 percentage.
In Wausau on May 26 the La Crosse team defeated Wausau 4 to 1 as a snow storm hit the last four innings. Batteries were Todd and Snodgrass for La Crosse, with 3Aes and Willian on the Wausau side.
Manager Schoonhoven confirms pitcher Darrah will miss at least a week due to illness after catching a cold in Green Bay. He improved enough to travel with the team but cannot work for several days. Other players remain healthy but suffer from weather changes. Schoony praises improved play away from home and anticipates further gains on return.
Oshkosh Northwestern notes Mick Malven, released by President Moll as a state lodge umpire, has been signed to pitch for Fond du Lac. Despite criticism of his umpiring, his includes strong pitching shown last season with the Wausau team. The piece also discusses financial losses from rain postponed Wisconsin baseball league games, including guarantees and revenue sharing among eight clubs.
The text states that the visiting club is entitled to its share of receipts as if the game had been played, even if chacka are not issued. The home club decides ground condition before play, but once play is called, the umpire is the sole judge of grounds.
Green Bay lost to Freeport 4 to 1 in a pitcher battle as Joe Miller starred for the Trnats. Miller twirled with force, scored on two occasions, and later crossed home plate. Fiske delivered a key double play unassisted early, and Green Bay threatened in the late innings but could not convert.
The Abraham Lincoln Center guest chamber at Oakward boulevard and Langley avenue was dedicated for Colonel John Davis with memorial services. A tablet honors Davis of Freeport Ill and the Forty-sixth Minn. Volunteers. General Smith D. Atkins spoke, Miss Jane Addams shared reminiscences, and Jenkin Lloyd Jones urged youth to learn from his patriotism. The room displayed a portrait, flags, and a bugle performance marking the war era.
The auditor will settle claims for additional bounty under acts of 1866 and 1861. Soldiers enlisting after April 19 1866 with three-year terms and certain discharge or death conditions may receive extra bounty, up to 100 dollars, if not already paid. Two-year enlistments after April 14 1861 may receive 40 dollars extra. A court decision clarifies that those who served two years before veteranizing can receive 100 dollars in addition to the veteran bounty, with any unpaid portion counted toward the 400 dollar total. Signed F C Henn Commander.
Stephenson County board invites proposals from suppliers for 140 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to Freeport courthouse and jail. Proposals must be received by 12 noon Friday May 31. Purchasing Agent Joan Bamberger reserves right to reject any or all proposals.
Special display at Sum mers' features Leghorn hats and White Hats for graduates offered at very moderate prices. Hats are promoted as smart affordable attire for commencement ceremonies and photo moments.
The Standard Title and Trust Company receivership dispute centers on Henry Cohen the missing promoter. Aspinwall treasurer asserts funds are in hand and Cohen is responsible for fraud. The petition response filed by Ford Castle Aspinwall and others portrays Cohen as sole culprit while denying false statements by the company.
The Maine teaching profession nears completion of plans to honor Hon William W Stetson with a testimonial for his work in state schools. Stetson has resigned as state superintendent to pursue two years of lectures, then finish several books and tour the world. He is remembered for speaking at the local teachers institute last year.
A wagonette will run from Highland Park to Oakland Cemetery on May 30 with trips from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service offers transportation to the burial grounds for Decoration Day observances.
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