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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typo graphical Union recognizing that its mechanical departments employ union labor.
Morning and day trips listed show Douglas Pattison and others traveling to Chicago for business or visiting friends. Entries mention A E Green, F H Shephard, C Vantsmeier, Mrs M J Wilson, T F Runner, Mise Ella Weaver, C E Koropp, and several households returning from visits to Joliet, Rockford, Warren, and other locations.
President Fred Rodemeyer of the local club received a letter from Secretary Farrell of the National Commission this morning. The note outlines that under national rules no Northern League player may play in the W.I. league unless he becomes a bonafide member at least thirty days before season end. If joined after August 1, all protests over games he played must be sustained.
Last evening the Stephenson County Fish and Game Protective association held its regular meeting with only two members present. The report notes waning interest in the association’s work and efforts to revive participation.
J T Harahan Jr son of the Illinois Central railroad president was registered at the prewater house last night.
Frank J. Cheney asserts his senior partnership in F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by All's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 before A W Bobearon, with official seal and publication notes.
Riverside Park hosted the annual Old People's Day on Aug 31 with over forty attendees aged 60 and up. Speakers included Bishop W Horn and several ministers. testimonies highlighted faith and aging, followed by services, youth programs, and a union prayer gathering led by Rev H Sheffner.
Dr. L. G. Voigt Dr. W. I. Kar cher Louis Biersach and William Staver travel by Voigt auto to New Diggings Wisconsin where the Freeport Mine shows early washing and jigging. Nineteen Freeport gentlemen back the claim seen as one of the best in Wisconsin lead and zinc districts. Association to incorporate soon with public investment hoped. Fry presides Biersach serves as secretary and treasurer.
An aged horse, once a home to something, grew too feeble to rise and was ordered euthanized on the street this morning by humane officer B. F. Bruakeor.
Classified note offers 7 pine for sale with no thousands loads, urging immediate application. Contact phone 8085 or call at Jacob Proudey's store for details.
Mrs Frank Quinan and children returned to Freeport after visiting relatives. Mrs I G Faust of Rockford stayed with niece Mrs Chas Kiplinger and left today. Mr and Mrs Adam Riess and son George traveled to Winside Nebraska. Lenora Howe came back from Osceola IA. Aes J W Gardner accompanied her. Mr and Mrs A S Crotzer, Olive and Nellie Lady and Florence Taylor visited Mrs W H Goodrich at Pearl City. G W Miller left for an extended visit. Anthony Diggs and daughter Anna went to Winchester Indiana for a family reunion. Mrs Thomas Kahl is a Freeport visitor today.
The executive committee of the Western Section of the Northern Illinois Teachers Association plans a Rockford convention October 29 to 30 with a strong program. Supt. P R Walker coordinates arrangements and venue, while Dr. P P Claxton of the University of Tennessee headlines with lectures on the New South and on Democracy and Education.
Butter held at 23 cents on the Elgin board with little change from last week. D. E. Wood presided as President Newman was ill, noting output in the Elgin district shrinking by week. New York quotes showed 23 12 cents for extras and 24 cents for specials. eastern receipts reached 6,397 tubs.
A rare city event unfolds next Sunday night as a law maker and minister discuss The Church and Social Christianity. Hon. Carl D. Thompson, Wisconsin labor representative and noted public forum advocate, will preach and serve as chief speaker for Labor Day celebrations. Seats for men and their wives or lady friends are reserved until 7 30 o'clock due to expected large attendance.
The cut and bruised body of Edward Salso of Blanchardville was recovered in Lake Monona Monday afternoon by Clement B. Farnum while escorting a bath party to the lake. Death remains a mystery with a deep scalp wound on the back of the head, police leaning toward a train strike as the cause.
Advertising copy touts Newbro Harpicide as the only scientific remedy to cure dandruff, fight the germ causing scalp disease, prevent hair loss, and baldness. promotes samples and two sizes, 50 cents and 1.00, via The Herpicide Co. Detroit with agent Geo. K. Swarts.
A watch will be given away with every pair of boys school shoes at R Luecke's 84 Galena Street. Offer valid through the back to school period.
The Crosse sailors, former champions, defeated the Pretzel Crew 6 to 3. The loss keeps them even with Green Bay in the race for fourth place. Lumberjacks also fell to the Indians, widening the gap in the standings.
Wisconsin high school results show Freeport 6 over La Crosse 3, Madison 6 over Rockford 3, Fond du Lac 4 over Green Bay 2, Oshkosh 7 over Wausau 5.
Freeport wins 6 3 over La Crosse in a La Crosse Freeport series opener. Madison defeats Rockford 8 0 as Liese allows few hits. Oshkosh beats Wausau 7 5. Fond du Lac takes the opener at Green Bay 4 2 on quick base running and solid defense.
William Perce is barred from playing in the Illinois Wisconsin league. The Fond du Lac manager is ordered not to sign him again. Perce signed with Denver early in the season, then played in the Northern league before his presence there was noticed. Until he becomes a free agent, he cannot play league baseball.
A concise aphorism contrasts advertising value with actual goods. It notes that promotion is futile without product quality and that even good goods fail without advertising. The quote emphasizes balance between supply and promotion.
A Freeport camper near Duck's Misery finds his tent swarming with snakes after a cold spell. Isaac Metz, a herb collector and part time trapper, used a bamboo pole to drive out the reptiles, leaving only a dozen lifeless among many harmless garter snakes and rattlers spotted nearby by other campers.
Amusements note that W B Patton stars in The Blockhead a clever three act comedy drama at the Grand for one night only Tuesday September 8. Patton, as Prof Steel, draws audience interest with quaint method and magnetic performance.
John J. Hannan advance agent for A Woman of the West is in Freeport arranging a Sept 11 Grand opera house production. The play by Rev Father L. J. Vaughn, Catholic priest and noted lecturer, was praised in Chicago last season. Rehearsals this season are under way in Springfield.
Reopening of the Bijou last night under new management. Henry Molchoir of this city involved in the changes and promotional notices.
Fred Flom of Madison becomes owner of the play house after one nine o clock performance. The deal closed late Saturday afternoon as the new owners secured the lease. The vaudeville bill includes a triple a double and two singles with Ruby Smith as illustrated song singer and a motion picture machine operated by Mr Eunison formerly at Highland Park. Every number on the program is filled.
A vitn and dash vaudeville number features Gene King with his well trained dogs who obey the master and delight the audience. Chaée and Catma perform a witty comedy routine with singing and dancing led by Alfred tana bt a female imperadnator. The trio delivered a musical act with multiple interludes and several memorable moments.
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