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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
9
A detailed race challenge unfolds with wagering up to $1,000 a side in an Alamo Cup style event. Prominent backers, including Northwestern merchants, post cash deposits while committees and judges set the race terms. The article notes weather contingencies, start rules, and potential substitutions, with emphasis on responsible betting and event timing.
Robert Braid and Sona Company acquire the Doughty plant and secure a spacious factory on Goomape Street for their industry. The deal signals expansion for the firm as it consolidates operations at the new site.
Fire delayed improvements as Hebert Brand & Sons eyes staying in Oshkosh while pursuing Milwaukee move offers. The firm reports acquisition of a three-building complex on Capes Street with 20,000 square feet and plans five-story offices, a sprinkler system, and new catalogs. negotiations with Milwaukee continue despite local chamber support.
The county treasurer reports low finances and draws on funds to cover current expenses. Transfers and authorizations show total expenditures around 4727 dollars with accounts paid and new disbursements approved.
In a district proceeding, Abe Metaiwerm and Ta Se Hulle Pywooglels faced charges over unruly behavior by several girls. The court ordered care at a local facility, citing ongoing delinquency.
The Robert Brand & Son company, maker of bank office and saloon fixtures, began in 1866 in Oshkosh. Facing Chamber of Commerce pressure and Milwaukee recruitment, the firm considered moving but stayed, citing union labor and a history of no strikes. Current leadership includes William Brand as president and Robert Brand as vice president, with Carl Jensen as secretary treasurer. The firm serves Wisconsin and the Midwest, with fixtures bearing its mark across states.
Secretary Gil Werner of Oshkosh notes the new 7500 dollar Y M C A building in Wausau with modern facilities and plans for a large athletic ground. The Wausau site already has 600 members and aims for 1000 by autumn. The project was funded by local donors including three 5000 dollar gifts from business leaders. The St Paul and Minneapolis Y M C As are expanding, with costs totaling 315000 and 20000 first subscriptions, signaling strong regional growth and planned future facilities.
Mr and Mrs Wand He Case will leave today for Michigan and the east Mise Esther Barnes wil leave Tuesday for Chicago where she expect to spend two weeks with relives Miss Mary Berkley at Quanto Wis is visiting the Misses Jessie and Grace Lkanor Fredenburg 414 Vine street. Miss Fred Jackison and two children August and Minnie ne visiting relatives in New London and other points for several weeks. Miss Mabel Smith af Quonie Falls has returned home after visiting the Misses Eliza beth and Charlotte Ryan. The Misses Maude and Mae Peterson and Misa Verona tnuer of Chicago are visiting at the home of the tatters par ents Mr and Miss Hauer 510 Otter Street. Marriage Ueensea have been fasved by County Clerk Jof Wish to George H. Gilmore of Griffin ND and Miss Floy McLean of thig eit and to Frank Dienht and Misa Anna Ringling both of Oshkosh. Luther League of Witconsin convention speakers include Rev C. T. Linatwel in Milwaukee August 10 21. A launch ride Sunday August 2 by John Regnery and William Banner visited Winneconne and Clark's point. Attendees included Ida Ham Asther Ziebsl Alma Witt Charlotte Tierngt Anne Junewirth Pearl Ham Theresa Junewirth Fi sle Volkman Bertha Wein Joseph Pax James Regnery Joseph Spantaner sc ge Barber William Dichtl and others. J E Friteche entertained a party for Mina Severa's seventh birthday at their summer home in Clemansville with fourteen guests. Out of town guests included Mrs J S Roesesler and Miss Edna Roessler of Waukesh Wis.
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