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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
3
A Sunday afternoon service marked the cornerstone ceremony for St Paulin Evangelical Church. Rev C Caltes of Tupam delivered the dedicatory address referencing Ebenezer and the stone as a reminder of God’s word, with scripture read by Rev William Suessnuth. The event included a copper box with church history and current documents.
The notice advertises fine French gingham plain checks and plaids in this year’s patterns at 25¢ quality. It promotes P N Corsets and Thompson’s Glove Fitting Corsets with one dollar corsets for 85 a pair, and lists women’s Jersey Vests and Union Suits in various styles and sizes. Also offers pure silk taffeta ribbons in black six inches wide at 2¢ per yard.
Rain last week refreshed crops after drought with tomato and corn damage easing. Auto races at Oshkosh Driving Park set for Thursday August 27 despite rain fears on July 4, featuring Diamond D. versus Taylor H. and a match of speed against horses racing at Fond du Lac Ripon Oshkosh venues.
The church paper and The Dialy Northwestern were sealed inside the cornerstone. A mason closed the Bedford stone as three pastors delivered brief quotations and struck the stone three times with a mallet given by the Fluor brothers. The platform held speakers and singers led by Miss Emma Mbert, organist, in German language services.
North Dakota farmer Aetor of Prosperity Sanya d wart Mace-State for Watt Edward Mace reports returning from a two week business trip to Dickinson. Farmers statewide show excellent crops this year with heavy yields and rising prices. Business outlook is strong. Taft is favored by most residents though some may vote Bryan. Republican majority expected.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran church members from Nebraska Street Fond du Lac attended the fiftieth anniversary of St. Evangelent Lutheran church. Rev. G E Bergemann was pastor. Exercises occurred morning afternoon and evening with large attendance. Oshkosh visitors had come for the twenty fifth anniversary.
Heavy rain postponed the Oshkosh Bankers versus the First National Bank of Milwaukee game set for Sunday morning in West Allis. Officials expect to reschedule for the next Sunday or the following Sunday at a distant Milwaukee suburb.
An ideal site for attendees of the Oshkosh Chautauqua starts August 28 and runs to September 21. Located one thousand feet from Lake Winnebago, the grounds are wooded and shaded with running fountain water features. Address requests should be sent to the Secretary of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce.
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