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Newspaper

Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

2

Fire devastates three farms near Manitowoc and Kewaunee

Sparks from a tractor caused a blaze that destroyed the Oestreich and Schroeder farms, with losses estimated at 55,000 to 60,000 dollars. The Oestreich home, barns, and machinery, plus 500 bushels of grain and 20 loads of hay, burned, while the Schroeder farm lost the house, two barns, sheds, and 400 bushels of grain. Insurance covered portions of the losses. town records were destroyed. No livestock were lost.

Manitowoc Kewaunee Oestreich Mary Schroeder Irvin Aude Kewatunee Aude Schroeder Rouse Oestréleli Viola Kasten Schroeder Farm Rockwell Fire Department Oest- Yeich Westreith Oesirzith Otter Schroeier Géstrich Brernan Alivateer Bowen Mose Green,wood Albert Corbey Sarthe Anti

Weekend blotter tallies multiple auto crashes

Police blotter records several weekend incidents. A three car collision near Calimet road and railway crossing injures none. Elmer Vetter claims steering lock caused damage to a curbside car. A shed bound beagle goes missing after a Sunday evening incident. A stolen coupe from Riverside city is sought, plus missing beehives and vehicle parts. A trapcaught skunk is euthanized by officers.

Calimet Road William Duffy George South Sevententh Street Sigh Pe ‘Sithey Ag Courant Earg Elmer Vetter Addison House Vetter John Steiner D.F. Pech Addison Arcident North Ninth Joseph Boelter Appleton Ecity Roeckléin Twelfth Street

Local Knights Conclave Opens in Milwaukee Tomorrow

Demplits will attend the seventieth conclave opening in Milwaukee tomorrow. The parade and drill will be eliminated this year.

Demplits Milwaukee

Parr brothers to open new garage on Buffalo Street

Articles of organization filed today by Merle M Parr William E Parr and Lewis B Parr. A garage under construction on Buffalo street between Tenth streets will be occupied by the Parr company within a short time.

Ina

Harbor dredging completes 20 foot depth at Lake Michigan entrance

Hydrographic note reports dredging completed September 20 1928 restoring a 20 foot depth at the entrance to Lake Michigan and channel between piers. It cites low water datum and refers to the Bull and Clair tributary waters north to the area.

Lake Mich Igan Bully

Approved list hospitals include Holy Family in 1928

The Holy Family hospital is listed among 42 in the state on the 1928 approved list of institutions of the American College of Surgeons. The list will be submitted to a regional hospital conference today. In local court news, John Mullins Jr. pleaded guilty to firing a gun within city limits on a Sunday and paid a fine of five dollars plus costs. Frank Kau was charged with an offense on Nov 8 and sentenced after pleading guilty to reckless driving, paying one hundred dollars and costs.

Holy Famiily Hospital American ‘College F OF Surgeons Franklin H. Mertin Sleverith Artniat Hospital Piers Waukee Bie Tinepitat’ Thas Amie John Mullins, Jr Frank’ Kauthey IE Elmer Bergner

Test Well Page Notes At Rosinaky Lincoln Park

A Layne Bowler test was ready near Rosinaky at Lincoln Park as the well, drilled three weeks ago, awaited its pump which finally arrived today. The report mentions the Packers Giants game and a college context amid the partial readable chaos.

Layne Bowler Company Rosinaky Place Lincoln Park

Fragmentary church social notices from First Reformed

Fragmented OCR reads about a social event at a church parlors. It notes that none of the original First Reformed members are living today and mentions a Henrysch who died many years ago. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or full names.

Nch First’ Reformed Church Henrysch

McMullen and Pitt Constriction Work On Docks

The McMullen and Pitt Construction company undertakes improvements on the east end of the property dock near the Goadi docks. One half of the Targe warehouse was wrecked while the other half is swung around and rebuilt for storage. The company will rent the warehouse but plans to use the docking facilities for its own needs.

McMullen” and Pitt Construction / “company Goadi

Promising Fall Begins at Manitowoc School of Music

The Cornet and Trumpet instructor starts fall classes on October 16. Former students are invited to enroll by calling 1367 J for test or assessment. Prospective beginners should see Mr. Truttschel at 1608 Washing SonS Ad Tesdong in Manitowoc.

Truttschel Sons Ad Tesdong Manitowoc of Music

Demonstration Flight Over Manitowee Attracts Attention

Mantowoe residents witnessed perfor stunts on a whirly wind-motor device during a Sunday display. Edward Nelson from Wausau and another local flyer traveled to Sheboygan for an airport dedication, while Valentine Opera company members flew over Manitowee for an aerial city view.

Wausau Edward “Nelson Sheboygan Valentine Opera Spiener Tar Manitowée

Contest to Choose Queen Crowns Top Vote-getters

In Manitou area a contest awards the two girls with the highest votes the right to be nominated for a closed wing pageant. Coupons sent to the office will be credited to the correct contestant per the committee's period.

Anton Manitoue

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