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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
Harmon Again Ineffective and Eleven Hits Are Allowed Hawley Holds Freeport to Four Measly Bingles La Crosse gets six in a decisive baseball game.
La Crosse extended its win streak to three by defeating Freeport 6 to 0 yesterday. Pink Hawley pitched for the ex champs, allowing four hits, while Schoonhoven collected two of Freeport’s four hits. Harmon surrendered eleven hits including a homer and a three bagger. Boosting crowds in La Crosse saw unusually many businesses close for the game, with fans hopeful for similar energy when the team visits Freeport today.
Green Bay won the Sept 2 game over Fond du Lac after a tight pitching duel until the seventh inning. Lezie was knocked around in the late innings as Green Bay batted in the decisive runs. Green Bay has won twelve of fifteen at home in the current stretch. Final: Green Bay 6 Fond du Lac 2. Roach and Johnson pitched for Green Bay with Lezie, Stang and Watson behind the bat.
The La Crosse and Freeport baseball teams arrived in Freeport by early train. A three game set began this afternoon at Taylors park with Freeport still aiming to win the pennant. President Moll has canceled two La Crosse protested games won by Wausau, and if two of twenty nine are thrown out, the rest may follow. Darrah has one loss while Harmon has three. Freeport faces twelve remaining games and may release Harmon and Moore. Fans discuss a new pitcher, with Hargon mentioned.
Waterloo Times Tribune reports a surprise 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buhr of Bennington Township. Married August 29, 1858 in Freeport, they hosted eight living children and numerous relatives among the guests.
William Ashley Ropps of New York, visiting his parents, will give a recital Tuesday evening in the Woman's club room at the Masonic temple. The widely known singer has delighted audiences in major cities across the country.
The article notes fans question a player's value as a boost day ticket campaign gains momentum. Committees report fair success in selling day tickets and expect strong turnout, aiming to cover a large revenue gap in the club’s finances.
Labor day events feature two Rockford games at Highland Park with a 10:30 a.m. morning start and a 3:30 p.m. afternoon game. Attendance will draw thousands from Rockford Beloit and Janesville for the celebration. The Rockford series opens next Sunday with the first game.
Paid attendance in Freeport this season totals 20 709 through nine games. With nine games left and a required 25 000, the gap is 4 291. The team must average 474 or more per remaining game to meet the target.
The White Sox, a local fast independent squad, travel to Mt Carroll for a two game series Friday and Saturday against the Mt Carroll team.
The Embury church congregation invites Rev. Ray C. Harker to return for another year after a successful tenure. The invitation was approved at the quarterly conference, with District Superintendent Traveller to present it at the Rock River conference in October. Harker has served nearly a year, boosting membership and local interest, and is highly regarded in Freeport.
Republicans nominate Simeon S Pennewell for governor in Delaware. An Indiana Democratic clubs federation meet is planned in Indianapolis. Prohibition candidate Eugene W Chafin will speak at the Georgia state fair in Atlanta. Democratic Indiana governor candidate Thomas R Marshall launches a vigorous campaign. Virginia governor hopefuls H St George Tucker Henry C Stuart and William H Mann to speak at Richmond Labor day event. Klamath Indians use Australian ballot to elect twelve chiefs. Former Connecticut Governor George P McLean may seek the U.S. Senate seat. Washington senatorship race features Levi Ankeny W L Jones and W H Shell. Massachusetts sees James H Vahey as likely Democratic governor candidate. Bryan’s Labor Day Chicago speech, opposed by injunction reformists, targets anti injunction plank. Sherman to follow with counterarguments starting late September through election day.
Twenty guests gathered at the Robert Smith farm for a hayrack party in honor of Miss Fanny Pettipiece who is soon to wed. Upon arrival, guests enjoyed a quilting party before dainty refreshments were served.
Miss Elsie Hartman entertained the R A B club at her Empire street home last night honoring guests Miss Gertrude Malvani and Miss Edith Mayer of Chicago. The gathering was social and light refreshments were served.
John F. Haller transfers part lots 10 and 11 in Guiteau's addition for 900 dollars to Josiah May. Hiram Snyder sells parts of sections 35 and 34 in the town of Waddams for 7300 dollars to Ernest L. Snyder. Hiram Snyder then conveys parts of sections 27 26 and 86 in Waddams to Cora A. and Adeline S. Snyder. A C Knorr sells lots 8 and 4 in block 1 of Santiago addition for 550 dollars to D C Sunderland.
Ed Carr of Pleasant Valley assists W E B Mackay in operating the Rice building in Freeport after a recent purchase Carr oversees the elevator duties in the facility.
Divine services will be held in the Damascus Baptist church next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The sermon topic will be Bible Temperance led by Rev. J. Nicholls. Also, Embury M E church board of stewards meets Friday evening at the church parlors. attendance urged for important business. Rev. Charles Schlatter, the Boston faith healer, passed through town this morning en route to Dixon for a planned series of meetings.
W O Wood of Rockford transacting business here. Mrs M Thiede of Warren visiting Freeport relatives. Fred Biesemeier came from Eleroy to transact business. Charles Brown went to Polo to buy tile for his Silver Creek farm. Ivan Fay returned to Evansville Wis after visiting relatives here. Mrs Fred Smith and son went to Genoa for weekend with relatives. Miss Carrie Rosenberg went to Evansville Wis to resume studies at Evansville Ladies Seminary. M A Steele, Henney Buggy GM, returned from Minnesota state fair exhibit. Philip and Ernest Werner of Chicago, nephews of the late John Werner, in Freeport and return to Chicago. Miss Louise Sharp visiting Rockford friends en route to Hillsboro. Sian C L Becker of Rockford accompanied to here. David Meinert and Jerry Shaffer from Rock Grove attended the fair. Meinert is Republican committeeman. Shaffer a stalwart Republican worker. Mrs H H Antrim and sons Max Stanley Joel of Freeport arrived to visit relatives. Mrs Antrim just finished two weeks in Michigan. Mr Antrim continues vacation in Canada.
General Stewart L. Woodford born September 8 1865 in New York City. He studied at Columbia College and held posts as U S attorney during Civil War era service with New York Volunteers. Later he became lieutenant governor candidate governor hopeful and United States minister to Spain 1897 98.
Chas. C. Hoppe and Lottie Sunderman of Jo Daviess County receive license to wed, with date and formalities noted in local records. The filing indicates names and jurisdictions involved in the marriage notice.
Advert sees Parisian Sage touted as safe harmless cure for dandruff scalp itching and hair loss. Claims include two week cure, non greasy formula, pleasant fragrance, odor control and scalp cooling. Sells for 50 cents a bottle from Win Jungkunz or via express from Giroux Mfg Buffalo NY.
It is no use advertising unless you have the goods. The fragment hints at a practical note on the interplay between supply and promotion, suggesting that effective marketing requires both compelling products and visible advertising.
Freeport Commandery Knights Templar will pay the fare for all members attending the Rock Island conclave in October. The move covers transportation costs for participants to the event.
Waddams Center reports a series of social calls and daily routines from Aug 31. Rev and Mrs Nichol of Lena visited Wm Phillips. Miss Mary McKnight called at the county seat. Miss Mabel Mantzke returned from Lena. school resumes Monday with Miss Houser as teacher. various neighbors including Geo Hardel Sr, Ida Shippy, Lewis Phillips, and J J Harden share visits and threshing plans near Winslow and Oneco. events include Old Settlers meeting at Cedarville, Wreck show attendance at Freeport, and numerous family visits among Phillips, Hardel, Schulz, and Houser households.
Closing board of trade quotations include Dec wheat at 98 7/8, Dec corn 48, Dec oats 60 1/2, pork 16.60, lard 9.62, ribs 8.65. Union stock yards figures show cattle 6,600 steady with steer prices 3.60 to 7.70, hogs 16,000 up, light 6.20 6.82, mixed 6.25 to 7.00, heavy 6.25 to 7.00, sheep 17,000 steady at 10.20 to 13.20.
New York baritone William Ashley Ropps headlines a Tuesday evening recital advertised for nine o'clock. Tickets are on sale at Bengston's jewelry store for Bec, 9-bd3.
Listings show social dances at Lexington hall on Sept. 4 and 7, plus a labor day celebration at Highland park. Freeport College of Commerce openings, dancing and card party by the Fraternal Tribunes, stage shows like The Blockhead and As Told in the Hills, Jane Eyre, and Harvey Dramatic Co. performances scheduled from Sept. 8 onward.
A fragment notes discounted suits at Mal le's nearby the Galena and Van Buren intersections. The short item hints at 50 cent pricing and a local shop display. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at 10 cents a week, offering affordable newspaper access to all residents.
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