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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1907

Page

2

Masonic Calendar for Local Lodges and Chapters

The calendar lists Masonic bodies with stated communications and convocations. Excelsior Lodge No 07 meets on the first Friday and eighth day. Evergreen Lodge No 170 on the first and third Mondays. Freeport Chapter No AA M on the first and second Tuesdays. Freeport Council No 8 RO and M meets on the 24th Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 KT holds the first and third Wednesdays.

Excelsior Lodge A. F A. Mom Evergreen Lodge A. M.S Freeport Chapter Freeport Council 8. M Freeport Commandery No K. T

Personal visits and travel noted in Forreston region

Local notices record numerous visits and travels. Joseph Allen spent the day at Forreston. C F Hildreth visited Rockford. Miss Florence Knowlton and Miss Margaret Fuller traveled to Rockford and Winslow respectively. several residents went to Chicago Galena and Mt Morris on business or leisure. Earl Kennedy traveled from Los Angeles via Winslow. others hosted guests from DeKalb Clinton Amboy and Le Mars.

C. F. Hildreth Rockford Misa Florence Knowlton George Stites Winslow Oscar Staver H. Poffenberger Chicago Margaret Fuller J.A. Barnett Clinton Ill H. T. Lyon John Fowler Adeline Hallie Stewart Rachael Sweeley City Thomas Olson DeKalb William Stewart Clara Straub

Boy Pleads Guilty in Criminal Assault Case

Oscar Ruthe, a German Valley youth, originally pleaded not guilty in circuit court yesterday. This morning in Bight he changed his plea to guilty and received a four month sentence in the county jail.

Oscar Ruthe German Valley

No Place Like Home Souvenir Cards From Rawleigh Tour

W T Rawleigh favors acquaintances with souvenir postal cards dated Wednesday. After two weeks touring Buffalo Detroit Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Lake Champlain and New York city he declares there is no place like home.

W. T. Rawleigh New York City Buffalo Detroit Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Lake Champlain

Memorial Service by Eastern Star at Masonic Temple

The order of the Eastern Star will hold memorial services next Sunday afternoon at the Masonic temple. All Masons and their families and Eastern Star members in the city are invited to attend. Services are to begin at 8 o clock.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Eastern Star

Staff Meeting Held By Local Hittance Central Agents

A group of Hitness Central agents from the local vicinity held a staff meeting at the Elk club room this afternoon to discuss ongoing operations and coordination among shipper staff.

Hitness Central Jounh Shippers Elk ‘Club

Fresh Pork and Lard at Stephens WM Mann Prop

Advertising copy for a butcher shop offering fresh pork and lard daily. Mentions home fresh pork chops at 13 percent lean, clean whole hog sausage, and a factory reference. Indicates Stephens WM Mann as proprietor.

Io Stephens

Thousands Attend Thursday Fair Amid Balloon Flight and Races

Tens of thousands flocked to the fair on Thursday with near 10 000 paid admissions not counting season passes. The day featured multiple horse and foot races, a balloon ascension later in the afternoon, and diverse exhibits. Barnyard poultry judging wrapped up, while side shows drew large crowds and a grand balloon ascent ended with a safe landing beyond the grounds.

Carroll and JoDaviess Taylor Avenue Police Department

Agent Sweat Hurt At East Freeport Crossing In Swing Gate Incident

J B Sweat veteran agent for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad suffered serious head injuries when a swing gate at the Milwaukee Northwestern crossing in East Freeport struck him as a Stover motor car passed at about forty miles per hour. Sweat, unable to duck, sustained a high forehead gash and multiple bruises after the gate failed to clear his head. he received medical care at the depot. Yardmaster Wright led the car, with John Stover piloting and a Stover factory superintendent aboard.

J. B. Sweat Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Milwaukee and Northwestern East Freeport Sweat New Stover Freeport Milwaukee Wright John Stover Stover

Plan for Fall Opening at Local YMCA

September brings renewed activity at the YMCA with a fall opening on Monday Sept 16 from 7 to 10 pm. An open house will showcase dormitory rooms and a gym program starting at 8 pm. The event aims to attract young men and supporters, with strong committees and active religious educational social and physical departments led by Hoefer Kantenberg Erfert and Barrett.

Young Men's Christian Association Chester A. Hoefer W. E. Kantenberg W. B. Erfert C. S. Barrett

Amity Day Planned at Highland Park Next Wednesday

Amity day at Highland park with seventy five percent of gross receipts that day and evening donated to the Amity society for charitable uses. All friends of the society and others interested in the city’s charitable work are invited to attend.

Amity Highland Park Amity Society Society

Brakeman Injured on Illinois Central at St Elmharet

Brakeman J B McCabe employed on the Freeport division of the Illinois Central suffered a right leg injury yesterday morning at St Elm haret. He was brought to the city for treatment by Dr J F Fair company physician and is confined to his home due to the injuries.

J.B. McCabe Freeport Illinois Central St. Elmharet J. F. Fair

Farm Lands for Sale or Investment by Joseph Brabron

Farmers and investors are urged to contact Joseph Brabron at 4 Cherry Street Freeport Illinois for farm land opportunities, city property, or properties currently for sale. Call or write for details and listings.

Joseph Cherry St Freeport

Canners Shut Out Mr Hawley’s Bunch in Extra Innings

In La Crosse on Thursday Freeport defeated Canners 2 to 0 in twelve innings. Darrah and Jones pitched for the opposing twirlers with honors. No other games were scheduled and results note an open date for other clubs.

MR. Hawley la Crosse Freeport

Freeport Wins In Twelfth On Stark Two-Bagger

In a pitchers duel at La Crosse Freeport defeated the Champs 2 to 0 in twelve innings. Thomas Stark delivered the decisive two-bagger in right in the top of the twelfth, driving in Roy Fiske and Shaunnessy after a leadoff hit. Darrah and Jones matched zeros until the twelfth when Freeport pushed across both runs. Stark’s hit followed Fiske’s single and Shaunnessy’s double, with Fiske and Shaunnessy scoring as the ball deflected to the infield. Both teams had four errors, none costly to the outcome. Stark reached second on the hit, but could not be brought home. Pitchers Darrah and Jones both fanned five, with Jones issuing two walks. The game’s start was delayed by a suspected gag from La Crosse, but Schoonhoven and Freeport arrived early and ready to play. The scorecard shows Freeport 2, La Crosse 0, with Stark, Fiske, and Shaunnessy driving the decisive runs.

Freeport Thomas Stark la Crosse Roy Fiske Shaunnessy Snortstop Baker Stark Fiske Darrah Jones Syl Champs Tracy Ives Ireland Schoonhoven Madison Baker Killian Ceee Ieee R. H. PO Ducheen Bond jCaAnh Pracy Paryah Dove EGE Vate de Cb Spiraea Lia Crosse Barlow Moore

No Feeling Against Canners In Major La Crosse Series

The La Crosse and Freeport baseball clubs open a five game series on Thursday with one rescheduled game moved to allow a double header next Sunday, closing out the La Crosse schedule for the year. If La Crosse wins all five, they become favorites. four wins keep the race tight. President Hulett says a friendly feeling exists toward Freeport despite rivalries, and both clubs expect large crowds for the decisive stretch.

la Crosse Freeport Wisconsin Hulett Freeport la Crosse

Ambiguous sports tease from scattered OCR text

Fragmentary report hints at Miles, Wausau divisions and a second game involving Esai and a club team. It expresses desire for a top A team to dominate the league and suggests a potential championship outcome affecting La Grouse, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.

Miles Wausau Ives Ao Teare

Scribes Arrested After Park Incident

On September 5 at league park President Kinsella ordered the arrest of five Peoria reporters from the local papers for writing uncomplimentary stories about the Peoria baseball team. They were taken to the police station. Kinsella says he acted to prevent possible assault by fans. The reporters plan to sue for damages.

Nels Red Robinson Bernard Tintih Tech Peotia League Park Kinsella Pone Station Ihs Peoria

Injunction Secures League Schedule in Two States

Rock Island Sept 6 The Dubuque Baseball association obtained a temporary injunction before Master-in-Chancery B D Connery. The writ, a duplicate of the Dubuque order, forbids Three T league officers and other associations from interfering with team possessions and completing the schedule at Dubuque. The ruling binds Illinois as well as Iowa.

Rock Island Dubuque Baseball Association

Crescents Defeat White Sox In Park Exhibition

A large crowd attended the White Sox at Taylor's park yesterday afternoon to watch the Crescents defeat them. The Sox scored two runs early on errors but Pitcher Young shut them down afterward as Crescents piled seven hits and seven runs in the sixth. Harris weakened in the sixth and was replaced by Waldeckar, ending the game with Crescents solid at bat and defense.

Crescents White Sox Taylor’s Park Sox Young Harris Waldecker

Crescents Dominate Opponents With Quick Offense

The Crescents rolled to a decisive win, scoring thirteen to the Box's two in the opening period. A slow, effective dope ball mix plus a smoky pitch helped secure a splendid save as the game progressed.

Younr

Pared Bros Invite Stock Inspection Despite Low Prinin

In a garbled note the firm Pared Bros announces an inspection of stock at 9-508 as prints appear lower than usual and invites invitations to view the collection.

Thia Atock

Steph ensod Sty Emerick's Jewelry store event

An unidentified event at Steph ensod Sty Emerick's Jewelry storefront is noted, with unclear timing and details due to fragmented text. Further readable details are not available in the snippet.

Stephensod Emerick’s Jewelry Store

Book Sale Ad At Pat ison Kryder's Store

Advertisement for purchasing school books now at Pat ison Kryder's, located at 880d 1 w, inviting customers to buy educational texts.

Patison & Kryder's

Remedy claim for cough and lung health from store ad

An old advertisement touts Affamane Appeat a throat remedy that cures asthma bronchitis whooping cough hoarseness and lung issues. It promises relief and cites a Joseph Hmert’s-Arue store with bottles priced at 60 cents and $1.00 and a free trial bottle.

Nore Joseph Hmmert

Obituary note mentions repair and residency detail

An obituary fragment references a person named Ryan aged 88 with an address at Galena Street. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a memorial or notice context tied to a living location ending at Galena Street.

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Genemr Poco Paige Se Pet Aes Ean Wee EL Joseph Allen Forreston G. W. Graham Galena W. 2B. Erfert R. P. Ockenga Elias Farabee Tina, Mo George A. Stemm D R. Logan William Householder Mt. Morris Earl Kennedy Los Angeles Cal Frank Eells le Mars Eells A. A. Carmicheal Amboy William Sullivan Marengo John Darrah W. Gardner Thrall E. E. Campbell Dakar A. F. Wagner Minnesota Boy Wm, Mann SIONS Henry Berken Ed Shegeman Mt. Diettelmeier Folgate Pickert G.I. Landon W. BE Greer 8. M. Smith Earth Tts Henry Althoff Alma R Wiliam McCann H. M. Boys Mr.Igholson Agent Sweat Dash Hophs Darrah and L. Pet Ate Oe Wausau Eee Eee Ee Ae la Crosse Ee Ee Eau Claire Oshkosh Green Bay Oe Fond du Lac The la Crosse Chronicle Standard Cigar Co Galena, Ill Ryan Galena St Washington E. & W. Guarant Freefield J. B. Stetson W. Rod Freefield Cport Gatona Geo Ennenga Prop Aladdin Majestic William Berlin
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