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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
The manager of Chautauqua announces arrangements for events to be held here from August 21 to September. Details remain to be finalized, with efforts focusing on scheduling, venue, and participant coordination.
The upcoming Chautauqua in Oshkosh gathers a vast talent lineup. Manager A H Lewis will return tonight to finalize grounds and tent arrangements at Lyceum Beach and White City venues.
Richard C. Hughes president of Ripon College brings his reputation as a Bible lecturer to the Chautauqua in Oshkosh. He has spoken in rural churches and addressed many societies and is noted as a top lyceum speaker. Tickets for two family passes are selling fast as the convention continues with Hughes leading the 8:30 Bible hour nightly.
Eight players advanced from Monday play in the presidents cup match at Algoma Country Club. Gruenewald defeated Chase two up while Nims beat Harmon eight up seven to play. Wallen by default over Baker, Gruenewald over Sawyer five up four to play, Daly over Buckstaff three and two, MacNichol over Baines by default, Schrider beat Challoner one up, Banderod over Maxcy four up two to play. Spectators followed daily. final Thursday afternoon promises a large turnout.
William Retow and Harry Bettenhaus were convicted of illegal fishing with gill nets and fined $50 plus costs or ninety days in the county work house. Arrested at five this morning by Deputy Game Wardens B. Fale Yett and Samuel Longdin as they stretched nets on the shore at Butte r Morts. One man had prior robbery conviction leading to a three year federal sentence at Fort Leavenworth.
Advertisement urges Maple flooring and heating improvements as a smart investment. It promotes Wegner Fuel Co as the supplier and notes a monthly cost of 8.40 dollars. The copy emphasizes long term dividends and home comfort as the starting point for major undertakings.
Wat and others in a boat faced Wardens testimony about fourteen sturgeon weighing about 240 pounds. They appeared netted and not caught by wet weather. Defendants admitted trying to flee, claiming the fish were caught on licensed set lines and the nets were wet only from the water and sea spray.
Hawley and Nichols, veteran managers, renew rivalry as the Indians open a two game series at Driving Park. Pink Hawley’s La Crosse squad and Kid Nichols of the Indians are billed for a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. Tomorrow.
About 475 people are expected as the Wisconsin Postmasters association opens its convention. President E M Crane says programs are ready and sessions will start on time in the federal building court room. 250 visitors will be in town Wednesday to Friday, including 175 postmasters and other department officials and ladies, making this the largest convention ever held in the state.
Bids were opened by the board of public works for a tar macadam pavement on Mt Vernon street between East Irving Street and Steting street. Two bids were received with Chris Johnson topping Raseman & Sons Co. Johnson bid 1.3644 per square yard plus cement curb and gutter at 0.51 per foot. Raseman & Sons bid 1.43 per square yard plus curb and gutter at 0.51 per foot.
Victor Bloom and Larry Colby were arrested in Ashland on burglary charges after breaking into the Lake View clubhouse on the Fox River. They allegedly took decoy ducks, saws, a fish net, and other items belonging to Schumacher. They were held in jail on $1800 bond with exam set for August 25. Colby’s brother George Colby faced a receiving stolen property charge. The case involved a nighttime pursuit ending with Bloom and Colby found in a log shanty and arrested. Further accusations included possible post office robbery and potatoes stolen and sold to a town postmaster. The men were brought to the county jail for preliminary processing.
Wisconsin hosts the sixth Wisconsin Postoffice Clerks convention in Oshkosh with officials from Washington and Chicago attending. The opening session features President B M Chane, Rev Eduard H Sovith, Mayor John Banderab, and Postmaster EB W Wey es with remarks and committee appointments.
Edward Godurann of Oshkosh Baseball Association helped hawkeyed Hawley secure a start. Pinkney, a young pitcher from the Toledo American link, eyes a major league future. Armur has added Hutcher and Phan from Rockford and Jalmer from Boston Red Sox, boosting the lineup as Dinkney nears the majors.
Pretty wedding held at eleven this morning at the bride’s parents home 404 Cherry Avenue Peter F Stair net officiated with about forty relatives and intimate friends in attendance Miss Carroll Challoner and Henry Karnes attended as bridal party The couple dined at noon and left for a wedding trip destination not disclosed Groom a graduate of Oshkosh Normal noted as an orator and debater.
Catholic Foresters and Knights of Columbus from this city will join St Josephs court No 7 at Berlin to place the cornerstone of the new St Josephs church. St James St Stephen and St Hubert courts will attend. The Thistle departs Main street dock at 9 20 Sunday, with ceremonies at 4 pm officiated by Archbishop Messmer. The Oshkosh delegation will be met by Berlin order band.
Andrews Asphalt Paving began Monday to asphalt Jackson street between Algoma and West Irving with about twenty men removing stone curbing for a new cement curb and gutter. Curbing laying to start in a day or two, followed by grading as soon as feasible.
Monday afternoon Judge Cos suspended the remainder of Mrs Mary Churchs sentence due to poor health and her promise to return to her brothers home in Gres The woman was convicted Thursday of bearing a disorderly house and sentenced to sixty days in county jail The court committed her daughter Nedile Church to the home for dependent children at Sparta as the mother cannot care for her and surroundings are unsuitable The court agreed to send the child to the Indian school at Tomah if the school would accept and the mother would relinquish custody Truth that school can be heard from the child will remain with Sheriff J G Rhyner This morning in muniganl court Charles Nenn was fined 5 and costs for assault and battery on Frantic Schuster after an incident involving a ball thrown into Schusters garden and Nenns unprovoked strike
Announcement from Oshkosh and Waupaca notes the death of H H Clemons at Wisconsin Veterans Home in Waupaca aged elder, a former residential veteran boat builder. He served as commander of John W Scott post G A R here and had a daughter in Madison.
Robert Brown of 66 Otter Street fell from the dock at Court Street this noon and escaped drowning by a narrow margin. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Downs of Dixon, Illinois, will spend Old Home Week in Oshkosh, arriving next Saturday, with guest Mrs. Eustace E. Shaw of Dixon, owner of The Evening Telegraph. Downs was longtime general manager of the Winnebago Attraction Company and later headed the Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric Railway and the Lee County Lighting Company.
Robert Bronk of Milwaukee stays at the Athenia hotel for a few days while Jay Wilensky moves to Antigo to manage a clothing store. Widelity club meets with M. Jones. Misses Kathirtur and Elengul ven visit from New London. Hoernig marks 52 years in Oshkosh. G. D. Young expected to arrive to run Y M C A physical department. Hams family to visit Stevens Point and Junction City. Lee Whitney in city for a brief outing. Mrs. Awe’s condition improved after a quiet night. Ladies’ society event postponed. Schrelter and Miss Kretzchmar return from long visit. Marriage licenses issued for several couples.
The executive committee of the MM oC A met to inspect the building and recommend repairs for full opening. A party honoring Mins Uf Hull was hosted at her home on Frederick Avenue with an elaborate five course supper. Attendees included Mrs Fuller, Mrs Julk, Miss M. Stille, Mrs Stille, Mr Hilder, Mr Reimer, Mr 0 Jena, and Mrs HE Jennings. The Wolf Tigera manager issued a note on a Cubs vs Figera game with Van Dynne changes and umpire decisions. three games were played, Wolf refused to finish due to umpiring, and discussions noted disputes over last season’s results.
A collage of 19th century classifieds and notices listing groceries loan offers employment kitchen help lodging and sale items. Also includes horse for sale and rental notices plus real estate and business service postings. Names Hoydt and Son Frank Caldwell and addresses appear amid job and sale items.
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