Usual Story From La Crosse Inghugh: Pinks Win 6 2
In La Crosse the game went 6 to 2 with the Pinks taking the lead. Scott and Watson each pitched closely, nearly equal in allowed hits, while La Crosse suffered through ghastly error column notes.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
7
Freeport Beats La Crosse In Exhibition Like Scoring
Freeport defeated La Crosse 6 to 2 as La Crosse errors aided the visitors. Scott allowed ten singles with two triples and two doubles by Freeport hitters, while Pink’s errorless defense limited La Crosse’s timely hitting. Doc Cummings returns for the opening game tomorrow against La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Freeport
Scott
Pink
Watson
Schoonhoven
Doc Cummings
R. H. PO. A. E. Lohr
Ireland
Diseh
Stark
Harrod
Barlow
R. H. PO
Iberle
Duchien
Eberle
Guthrie
Rockford shuts out Madison in loosely played game
Rockford defeats Madison 38 to 0 as Krinsman pitches well and Ilarms drives two doubles and two triples in four at bats. Oshkosh wins 7 to 2 in eleven innings over Wausau with Nichols pitching and Green Bay tops Fond du Lac 4 to 0 with heavy hitting including a home run off Reinhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Freeport
Rockford
Madison
Oshkosh
Waugau
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Isin
la P. Cc
Wausau
Eee
la Crease
Roe WD
Ween BT
Fynd
AOA
Rideen Sever Eenee Ooee
Shea
Wooo Veere Eel Y
Rockford Aenee Aa
Fia Crosse
Wis
Krnsman
Ilarms
Reinhart
R. H
Miller
Johnson
Watson
Wat son Elevates Freeport Past Pretzels at League Park
In La Crosse on September 2 Wat son dominated the second game with pitching fielding and heavy hitting for Freeport. Scott the Pretzels star allowed nine hits but received little support as Freeport surged to a decisive win dropping the Pretzels below .500 for the first time since early 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Gime
du Crosse
Watson
Freeport
Scott
Purks Hold Off Pretzels In Slow Defensive Scramble
Freeport added Harmon from Waterloo in a trade for Jack Darrah as Harmon pitches for the visitors. Ireland saved two or three runs with a one handed catch in center while Watson drew applause for his yesterday’s performance. A fifth inning miscue by Ireland ended a Freeport scoring threat as Lohr’s grounder was mishandled and Becker threw the runner out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Freeport
Waterloo
Jack Darrah
Watson
Ireland
Lohr
Bond
Becker
Duchien
Wisconsin-Illinois league pennant race shifts after La Crosse protest
La Crosse cancels two Wausau wins involving Baker and others, leaving La Crosse with a slim pennant chance if it wins most remaining games. The record shows four clubs used ineligible players since August 13, threatening rescheduling and potential loss adjustments across the Wisconsin-Illinois league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Liner
Freeport
Martin
Madison
Wausau
la Crosse
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Rockford Wo
W. O. Pet
Oshkosh Phveees
Rockford
Champs Close Season With Home Series In Freeport
The Champs prepare for three home games in Freeport to finish the season with a series in Rockford and matches against La Crosse Ireeport and the Senators from Madison. Despite a recent slump, strong attendance could push the franchise past the 25 000 goal as nine games remain. Fans are urged to support heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Ireeport
Rockford
Pecatonica
Senators
Badger State
Freeport
Darrah Tops Gaspar in Waterloo Kewanee Game 7–0
Jack Darrah defeated Gaspar in yesterday’s game between Waterloo and Kewanee, 7 to 0. Gaspar strained his side early. Darrah pitched and finished the game with three strikeouts and no walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Darrah
Gaspar
Waterloo
Kewanee
Darrah
Costly Optical Instruments On Display At Bengston Jewelry
A Chicago Bengston jewelry window showcases delicate optical instruments and pebble glass used for lenses. Charles O. DeMoore, head of the store optical department and a member of national and state opticians associations, explains the polishing and cutting process transforming pebble glass into clear lenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Bengston Jewelry
Charles O. DeMoore
Opticans’ Associations
Bengston’s
Carroll County Fair Set for Mt Carroll Gates
The Carroll county fair returns to Mt Carroll September 8 to 11 with busy race schedules a balloon ascension and parachute drops each day. The Byrne brothers acrobats join daily, and auto races Wednesday and Friday offer purses of $10. For premium lists contact Cal M. Feezer secretary Mt Carroll Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Byrne Brothers
Ringling
Illinois
Cal M. Feezer
Ill
Willett Escapes Rebuff as Missionary Groups Defend Miracles
Delegates at Illinois Christian Missionary Society and Christian Woman's Board of Missions show reluctance to condemn University of Chicago professor Herbert L. Willett for his miracle remarks. Ministers at a country gathering suggest views were exaggerated and not worthy of unyielding censure. Officers were elected for the Woman's Board and the final Illinois Missionary Society session is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Christian Missionary Society
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Herbert L. Willett
University of Chicago
Willett
Anna L. Davidson
Eureka
FE. N. Holmes
Peoria
Laura V. Thompson
Carthage
Clara L. Davidson
Thinois Christian Missionary Society
Mt Morris Index Reports Hardware Store Change
George W. Blair has bought C. I. Price’s interest in the Mt Morris hardware store. An invoice of stock is being taken as Blair plans to move September 1. Price will handle plumbing for months. Clint Price is retiring after long service since 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Blair
Allis, Chalmers Co
Chicago
C. I. Price
Blair
Ben Price
Mr. Morris
Blockhead comedy at the Grand on September 8
The Blockhead, a fine comedy, promises broad appeal with a heart story and a richly woven plot. W B Patton stars as Professor Steele the Blockhead in a performance that will linger in memory. See it at the Grand on Tuesday September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Blockhead
W. B. Patton
Prof. Steele
Blockhead
the Grand
Empire Theatre presents Moths at the Grand tonight
The Empire Theatre company appears this week at the Grand with Moths on stage tonight. Specials moving pictures and illustrated songs will be continued as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre Company
the Grand
Willner Bros. Adverts Highlight Store Improvements
Believes in advertising as trade driver manager R Plasch of Willner Bros clotting house showcases skill in newspaper ads. The Golden Eagle's announcement in today's Journal illustrates use of large space for full school suits for boys. Plasch also mentions store improvements for better display of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Plasch
Willner Bros
Clotting House
Golden Eagle
Plasch
Return From Europe Miss Bidwell and Miss Nowlton Expected in New York
Letters from Freeport relay news that Miss Alice Bidwell and Miss Mabel Nowlton who summered in Italy will arrive today at New York aboard the S S Princess Trene of the White Star line and are due in the city by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Alice Bidwell
Mabel Nowlton
Italy
New York
S. 8
Princess Trene
White Star Line
Parade of horsemen at Freeport fair to feature riders
A Thursday fair attraction will be a parade with ladies and gentlemen on horseback led by Master John Fair on Peggy the donkey. Many fine riding horses from Freeport will be shown in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fair
E. FE. Hill
Peggy
Freeport
How to Get Strong
J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago describes Electric Bitters as a tonic for strengthening. He cites his elderly feeble mother who gained flesh, overcome insomnia, and grew stronger. The remedy helps stomach liver and kidney complaints offered with guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. J. Daly
Congress Street
Chicago
Jos
Free to Men and Women R140 Tablets Ad
An advertisement promotes R140 Tablets as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. Distributed by A Rapoxe general distributor located at 3917 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee. 8 2d2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rapoxe
Lisbon Ave
Milwaukee
Patrons Told to Notify Office Over Missed Papers
Readers are asked to inform the office if their newspaper delivery is missing or irregular so the service can be corrected promptly.
Riots, Indictments Stir Springfield Riots and Whisky Case
Mrs Hallam denies George Richardson sex assault claim and implicates Ralph Bunton. Twelve new indictments follow riots including Ernest Humphrey alias Stim Humphrey for murder and Edward Perris for mischief tied to mob actions. Whisky importators ask delay on age purity test ruling. Labor Day proclamation urges citizens to join celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Kar Hallam
George Richardson
Pegro
Ralph Bunton
Richardson
Blooington
Spechdl Grand Jury
Ernest Averphrey
Stim
Pumphrey
Scott Burton
Twelfth
Madison Streets
Edward Perris
Inga
Loper
Latreiary
Inveany Ag Loper’s
Lopers Tpark Om
Ferris
Humphrey
Springfield
Pekin and
Peoria Distillers
Internal Revenue
Reunick
Peoria
Deneen
Tlineis
Jad
Cucumber Juice Poison Plot Alarm In UK
Miss Cora Balbridge a sixteen year old girl from Alton plans to poison herself using cucumber juice after being told a deadly poison could be made by soaking cucumbers in water She selected six fine cucumbers then drank the juice and now fears death Her condition is reported serious at Merith and Belle streets address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Cora Balbridge
Cora
Balbridge
Pheirl
Merith
Belle Streets
Untitled Varig Report On Tragic Pit Incident
Henry Tall of Inhorer assisted children near a bank at a gravel pit when a loose section gave way. He warned the youngsters but was struck by falling gravel and died. Chester Trove’s body was recovered hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varig
Henry Tall
Inhorer
Saure
Gene
Chester
Unclear Text Brief from Springfield River Incident
Fragmentary report from Springfield describes a river incident with two men found dead near the water after horse trades. The OCR yields unclear names and dates. neighboring witnesses reported reacts but details remain unresolved.
Unclear OCR event involving arrests and a shooting omission
Fragmentary text suggests a shooting incident with an arrest and a suspect named Edward Tranteers or Tranteers. No clear dates, places, or charges are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shewanee
Naardereius
Edward Tranteers
Would-Be Murderer Shot After Attempt on Police Chief
A would-be murderer shoots at Police Chief Curt Li in Meanie, injuring Milton Seah, who dies shortly after. The assailant opened fire on the chief, prompting a swift response from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt. Li
Hep
Yednaubwaetek Sioan
Meanie
Te Deanh
Milton Seah Oatier
Die Darter
Soushp
Boli Bout
Havin
Tira
Father William Indian Herb Tablets Promise Quick Relief
Cure claims for dyspepsia indigestion constipation sour stomach sick headache malaria biliousness torpid liver and jaundice. Tablets work on liver and digestive organs for perfect digestion and cleansing of stomach with regulated bowels. Price is 20 cents per box and money back if not as represented. Sold by C P Guenther & Co druggists at Galena avenue and Galeng street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Gale
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galeng Street
Birth of William W. Finley Southern Railway President
William Wilson Finley, born September 2 1833 in Pass Christian Mississippi, rose through railroad ranks from stenographer in 1872 to president of the Southern Railway in December 1906 after Samuel Spencer's death. He held key roles with Texas and Pacific Great Northern and various railroad associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson Finley
Southern Railway Company
Pass Christian
Miss
New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad
Texas and Pacific Railway
Gould
trans-Missouri Freight Traffic Association
Kansas City
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Great Northern
Southern States Passenger Association
Southern Road
Samuel Spencer
Finley
Southern
A Paying Investment in Dr King’s New Discovery
A Maine resident, John White of 38 Highland Avenue in Houston, reports winter coughs vanishing after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle, used it, and the cough disappeared. same result this winter. Trial bottle free at Jos Emmert’s drug store, 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Bids Sought on Cedarville Bridge Planking by City Committee
Notice calls for bids on streets alleys and bridges to City Clerk by 2 p m Sept 3. Cedarville bridge floor requires pine or oak plank 2 or 8 inches thick at committee option. City Engineer or committee members provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
P. J. Lonergan
Elmer Prall
L. McGovern
Com
Dissolution of Partnership Notice
Public notice states T A Secker has purchased J B J Dufour's interest in the DuFour and Secker firm. Insurance agency business will operate henceforth as Secker sole proprietorship. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the firm. August 17 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
T. A. Secker
Town Board Meeting Friday Audits Bills
Town Clerk Michael Steffen calls a regular town board meeting Friday at 7 30 p m to audit town bills. Citizens with claims should present them at City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Galena
van Buren Streets
Michael Steffen
DIRT FOR SALE AT JACOB PFEUDER'S STORE
Two thousand loads of dirt offered for sale with immediate application. Interested parties may call phone number 8086 or visit Jacob Pfeuder's store for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pfeuder
Chronology of Early North American and World Events
Timeline entries include Beauharnois named governor of Canada in 1726 and Sir Charles Hardy’s 1755 New York arrival. Also listed are 1792 Albaye massacre, 1804 California Dominican missions, 1818 Moreau’s death, 1863 Kingston capture by Burnside, 1906 Roosevelt spelling reform test, and 1907 Casablanca battle with Arab tribesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauharnois
Canada
Sir Charles Hardy
New York
DeLancey
Albaye
Paris
California
San Francisco
San Diego
Moreau
Napoleon
Dresden
Kingston
Tenn
Burnside
Roosevelt
Casablanca
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