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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is awarded an International Typographical Union label in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A roundup of personal travel and social news from Freeport and nearby towns. Mentions include Al Eisenhower transacting business in Dixon, Miss Mabel Wernicke visiting Freeport, A C Johnson in Ripley Tennessee to visit parents, H J Beck of Chicago visiting Freeport, Miss Minnie Wall returning to Forreston, and many others traveling to nearby cities for visits or vacations. Also notes local events like a Ladies Aid social at First U B church and Knights and Ladies of Security activity, with brief updates on guardianship rumors and court mentions.
Residents of fata on lower Stephenson street complain of frequent milk can theft from stairways. A watch has been kept and the suspect is known. Prosecutions will follow unless the practice ends.
Fred Jastram of Freeport won the five mile automobile race at the Carroll County fair defeating Frank Ginnel of Savanna by nearly an eighth of a mile. The winning time was seven minutes and fifteen seconds.
Ayoan endorses used Gold Medal Flour claiming you can’t find a better product and discouraging others from seeking alternatives, a bold testimonial attributed to Mantas.
Freeport ends season with a loss to Madison who clinches pennant. Wausau praised for gallant fight as other league games planned.
In a season finale Freeport loses 3 to 0 to Madison with Madison scoring in the first and seventh innings. Leise and Whitmore key for Madison with runs on hits, while Disch and Mee contribute for Freeport. Wausau poised to win pennant as Freeport exits champs role. crowd praises Lumberjacks’ support and rally in past seasons.
In Rockford La Crosse topped the locals 12 to 4 after Rockford outbatted the visitors but failed to bring runners home. Batteries Gaillisch and J Harms for La Crosse Christman and Moore for Rockford. Wausau, Wis. reports the day’s game pleased fans.
Fond du Lac police aided Umpire Beal as Beal called a plate out and crowds surged at the end of a 4 to 2 game. Beal dodged a mob as police rushed in while the home team struggled at the plate. Batteries and fielding noted for Ferguson and Erickson in a windy, smoky setting near Rib Mountain.
Elgin reports an anticipated one cent per quart milk price rise starting October 1 as farmers push contract prices from 80 cents to $1 and even $1.25 per can. Retailers will pass increases to housewives. New York offices of Borden’s Condensed Milk confirm local contracts to be signed next Tuesday for six months. Conditions worsened by two long dry spells affecting pastures.
Charles M. Myers sheriff of Ogle county offers a 100 reward for the arrest or apprehension of Mike Spadeck the Austrian who murdered a fellow workman at Forreston on Monday night local authorities have received notice of the reward.
Dudley 8. Grow Freeper Aline Wagner Kosse Rockford Martha Westfel ee Ose e coe.
C P Guenther & Co at the corner of Galena avenue and street advertises Hindipo as a new nerve tonic and vitalizer. It claims to cure nervous debility insomnia and restore vitality with a positive guarantee. The store offers a full refund if it does not benefit the customer.
In September the county officials joined Superintendent Eells for an inspection trip that turned into a lavish feast in the county farm residence. Seventy guests enjoyed a seven course menu prepared by Mrs. Eells and her daughters, with dishes ranging from cream of celery soup to peach and gooseberry pies. Judge Heard and Judge Farrand attracted attention at the table while Bill Stevens led a post dinner vaudeville on the lawn. The group also toured the grounds noting spick and span condition.
Fred McCullough, agent for Chicago & Northwestern and C B Q railroads at Rock Island Junction Whiteside County, shot himself at home near the station. Found by neighbors at 8 am, he had been alone since his wife left seven days earlier for Creston for her stepfather’s funeral. A coroner's jury found death by self inflicted shooting amid personal crisis. McCullough, about 30, married with one child, had held the post five years. A 32 caliber revolver was the weapon.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the F. Q. degree this evening, with members gathering for the ceremony and related rites.
Lena reports Misa Jeasie Fill attending Sophia Young and Bett Babb’s wedding in Ridott. Willie Carre from Chicago stays at WwW’s home for weeks. Mildred Hinde leaves for Lisbon NC to teach nearby. Various residents travel to Freeport Amboy Storm Lake Stockton Lincoln Neb Leaf River for visits and reunions.
Sterling September 10. County Superintendent B F Hendricks report on Whiteside county schools lists 13 203 youths under 21, 9189 ages 6 to 21, 24 graded and 128 ungraded schools, 996 957 total pupil days, 14 870 library volumes. Average monthly male teacher wages 79 99 dollars. female teachers 48 165 dollars. Last year male 72 72 female 44 39. Wages rising with general wage trends.
School children visit the public library museum afternoons from two to six under a teacher’s supervision to explore drums muskets and other Civil War relics. The exhibit remains open to all Freeporters evenings from seven to nine for parent and community access.
Rockford Sept 10 Frank W Kees a Chicago & Northwestern passenger conductor was stricken with apoplexy on his train near Argyle just before noon He was rushed to Rockford hospital where doctors reported his condition serious This is his second attack He is a veteran conductor based in Harvard Wisconsin on the Kenosha Wisconsin division for years
The association of agents on the Freeport division of the Illinois Central held its regular monthly meeting in the offices of Superintendent Dailey yesterday. About forty members attended and a dinner at the Brewster house preceded the business session. The next meeting is planned for Mends on the second Thursday in October.
At its annual meeting in the church parlors the Wo mans Home Missionary society of the First M church elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs J M Lapp Vice President Mrs Frank Tow slee Recording Secretary Mrs Haw Ins Corresponding Secretary Mrs J S Brubaker Treasurer Mrs J Billig.
Miss Ruth Hill leaves for Lyons New York guest house party hosted by Miss Hotchkiss her Wells College roommate. From Lyons the pair will go to Aurora New York where they will enter Wells College on September 17. Mr B P Hill accompanied his daughter to Chicago.
Industrial Club members spent yesterday afternoon at Highland Park enjoying attractions and contests. Mrs. J. B. McCool won the prize in the guessing contest.
An advertisement offers one package of R140 Tablets described as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. Distributed by A Rap&E General Distributor located on Lisbon Ave Milwaukee.
Freeport plans a large delegation to Chicago to press Freeport's bid for the Illinois Grand Army of the Republic 43rd encampment. Commander Fred C. Held leads civic leaders, mayors, editors, lawyers and others to present Freeport’s claim and rail/ interurban access, hotels, and facilities available for visiting veterans.
A special Illinois Central train left here this morning at 8 30 for Monroe carrying passengers to the annual Green county fair. Another special will depart at 8 30 tomorrow for the same. Friday and Saturday are the big Monroe exhibition days with many locals and visitors riding the line.
A lecture on the subject How to Obtain a Living will be given at the court house square this evening at 7:30 by M. Wilkens a noted socialist. W A McCavn will handle audience questions after the talk.
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