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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
3
The county board of assessors reviews and reduces several levies. Merchants on Ostend face limited adjustments while Oshkosh traders see no substantial change. Personal property for AL KR Stevens estate is removed from the tax list and Mrs Wyinntt receives a minor house reduction.
The text details valuation debates and reductions in assessments across several properties. Mr Sheaubhe questions whether increases or decreases were properly proportioned. Specific reductions include home street and Saratoga avenue parcels, with totals and portions altered, while other properties face contested values and possible future adjustments.
The board heard requests to change the upper Main Street warrant from 3200 dollars and granted a 200 dollar reduction for L BR Stewan on Pearl Street after proof the original assessment was excessive. Kirk urged lowering the Saratoe property assessment from 1930 dollars as too high for his mother’s lot.
The board reduced smut F200 values and heard assessments for multiple properties. Notable figures include a $4,290 assessment for a church property and varied fixed rates for numerous estates. The board reviewed payments, allowances, and final valuations, concluding with a total of about 190 ppp.
Mr Joseph Thiessen and Miss Nora A Thiessen plan a Wednesday August wedding at 6 o clock in the west parlor of the bride’s Washington street home. Reverend John W Greenweed of Trinity Episcopal will officiate. Attendants include Charles H Fleisinger, who will give away the bride, sister Miss Viola Fleisinger. About seventy five relatives and friends will attend. Preceding events included several bachelor and bridal showers with decorations in water lilies pink and white and gifts of dinnerware and linens.
Help wanted for a newspaper route in West Venoa. Position seeks a rider about fifteen years old to deliver papers. Apply at this office at once.
Milwaukee editor Melvin A Hoyt contemplates entering the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate amid strong party support in Winnebago and surrounding counties. Figures say his candidacy would unite rank and file Democrats and bolster Bryan era policies in Wisconsin.
The H W Fahrney houseboat Rink Wolf with captain Shimaie Webb departs Willow Harbor on a trial upriver voyage. Mr and Mrs Pahmer host Mr and Mrs Ta Tiegh of Chicago as the new floating summer home, built by Oshkosh Thovt works, is towed upriver by the Pahmney launch Alario.
Misa Georgia Freeborn has returned from an extended visit. Hartford Wisconsin residents Louis Knapp and Harold Horton left last Saturday night for the west where they expect to remain for a few weeks.
Oshkosh Indian pitcher Frank Pinkney stars in a twenty three inning marathon against the Mudhens at Fond du Lac. Reilly, Bauer, and Weilly contribute key defensive feats as the Indians win 4 to 2 in a historic, record setting struggle. Green Bay challenge looms in upcoming three game series.
The Navy program trains two young men for future careers through the Artificer Yeoman Oak and Topical Schools. Recruits gain muscle, discipline, and a broad education at no cost with regular hours, athletic facilities, and reading opportunities. Navy Recruiting Office, Post Office Building, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 8 to August 19, 1908.
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