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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

Page

5

Madison and Fond du Lac split two games in extras

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on May 30 Madison and Fond du Lac played two long games. The morning contest stretched twelve innings and ended in a draw while the afternoon game reached seventeen innings before a decision.

Fond du Lac Wis Madison R. H. E. Madison Clan Batteries Comiskey Balllett Leahy Koons Goodrich Wausau Freeport Oshkosh la Crosse Green Bay Hau Claire Fond du Jiune

Freeport Generous Boosts Wausau in Baseball Standings

Wausau lost 8-6 to Freeport, while Freeport dropped a 1-0 score to Oshkosh. Eau Claire and Madison trailed, with Freeport climbing and the Canners slipping to fourth. Ives sustained an injury after being struck by a pitch, with Amsler shifting to right field and Treland moving to center.

Freeport Eau Claire Madison Gasper Scott Warhop Canners Nagle Lang Jacks Ives Amsler Wausau Treland

Interior academy edged by Cedarville on Decoration Day

Cedarville defeats Dakota 6 to 5 in a tight baseball contest marked by strong pitching Clark thirteen strikeouts and Baltzer ten. Hartman stole bases, Markley made a crucial line drive catch, and Cedarville broke through with timely hitting as the ninth inning loomed. Dakota to face Polo High on Wednesday, June 6.

Interior Academy Dakota Cedarville Fettle Clark Baltzer Hartman Markley Polo High School Henen Templeton and Yeager

Defeat High School Players at Taylors Park

In a nine inning game at Taylors Park yesterday afternoon the High School first team faced the White Sox Independent team. The Sox won 9 to 0 after an early lead, aided by strong pitching from Arthur Grant and a late collapse by the High School defense in the ninth. John Grant pitched well for the High School early on but could not hold.

Taylor’s Park White Sox Sox John Grant Arthur Grant

Cub Eleven Beats Foreston Team In Close City Clash

The Cub baseball team from the city defeated Foreston by 6 to 0 in a very interesting game that pleased a large crowd of spectators who attended yesterday.

Cub Foreston

Erection of new grand stand at Taylor's park underway

Workers rush to finish a wood grand stand at Taylor's park to seat over 200 more than the old main stand. A concrete foundation is laid with a wire screen over the front opening and cement entrances and walks planned. The Daily Journal delivery remains 10 cents a week.

Ball Diamond Taylor's Park Theyiuch

Club Women Helped Fugitive Child Birth Tragedy

Community women aided a fugitive in crossing state lines with a woman from a hospital. A warrant for infanticide was issued, but no physician was allowed. The patient worsened, a doctor finally arrived, and twins were found in a trunk after two days. One twin survived, the other died. The mother and living child were hospitalized.

William Rockefeller and the 66th Birthday Chronicle

In Rockford Illinois on May 29 Miss Kate F O Connor and Miss Marion Garmory helped Miss Ruby Clark escape from hospital danger after a suspected infanticide case. They drove her to Wisconsin by automobile amid secrecy and share no remorse. William Rockefeller, born May 31 1841 in Tioga County New York, rose with John D Rockefeller to lead Standard Oil in its early expansion and became key executive in the Trust with vast wealth and global reach.

Rockford Ill Kate F. O'Connor Illinois Club Marion Garmory Ruby Clark Miss O'Connor Garmory Misses O'Connor Miss Garmoary Mrs. Clark Miss O’connor A. E. Burgren Rockford Police Clark William Rockefeller Tioga County New York Onega Academy Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Works William Standard Oil Company Ohio Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Commo.ly Trust

County Physician Public Notice for Stephenson County

The regular committee on the Poor and Poor Farm of Stephenson County Illinois will meet at the Freeport Court House on Saturday June 8 1907 at 10 o clock. Bids are invited from physicians for county medical services drugs nursing and related care for paupers and contagious diseases including jail and non Freeport areas within half a mile of Freeport. Separate bids invited for lump sum county service and per case for smallpox and other contagious diseases. Bids to be opened at the committee meeting with contracts awarded to the lowest and best bidder.

Board of Supervisors Stephenson County Illinois Court House Freeport Hurd State of Towit County Court J. W. Nelson

Graduation Exercises and Related Services Schedule

June 22 marks graduating exercises at the county high school. June 2 features a baccalaureate sermon at First M.E.K. church for high school graduates. June 20 includes PLC. U. convention of the Northern Dinols conference at the U.B. church.

Folgate's Grove First Presbyterian Church Assembly Room PLC U. Convention of Northern Dinols Conference U. B. Church

Lyman Howe Moving Pictures at Grand Opera House

G W Cloyd of Plunk Mo recounts a four year ago accident with a jimson bar and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Joseph Emmert’s druggist for curing a dangerous thumb wound. The tale appears as a medicinal anecdote accompanying the program details.

Grand Opera House Lyman H. Howe Moving Pictures G. W. Cloyd Plunk Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Summers Displays Hats At Summers Store

Be sure to view mid-summer hats at Summers store located at 108 Stephenson Street on Wednesday May 29. A special display features Leghorns and White Hats for graduates at moderate prices with new phone line at 757. Also note fine laundry service at 8350 Homer Street.

Stephenson St Homer St

Proposals for Coal by Stephenson County Board

Proposals will be received by the purchasing agent of the board of supervisors of Stephenson County until 12 o'clock noon on Friday May 31 for 140 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered at the courthouse and jail in Freeport. The purchasing agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. John Bamberger purchasing agent.

Board of Supervisors of Stephenson Co Court House City of Freeport John Bamberger

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