City Council Deliberates Sidewalk Policy and Funds
The council debated building sidewalks charged to property owners and discussed creating an inspector, a sidewalk fund, and enforcing notices. Mayor Randerob and Comptroller Laabs noted contractor overload while some property owners struggle to finish cinder foundations. No official action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Randerob
H. T. Hagene
Banderob
Laabs
Randerob
Mardan
Gruenhagen
Yors
Buattis
Alden
Buideral
Tie
Alderman Tank
Hagene
Mr Garnes Date Change Highlights Oshkosh Event
Patrons and patronsesses of the Oshkosh prize scholarship contest and John Seaman Garnas announce the date shift from Friday August 21 to Saturday evening August 22. Garnas will perform Lionscur Geautcalee a titre Aet monologue from Fort Tarkington’s story, a well traveled act in multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seaman Garna
Garis
Llonsicur Geautcalee
Forth Tarkington
City weighsmaster scales dispute prompts ordinance review
Oshkosh aldermen debate W. H. Boyd scales as Cooke Brown Lime challenges tests. Officials note Boyd acted as weighmaster under an older ordinance and refuse a Chicago expert test. Committees and the city attorney to study possible new city control and recommended action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke & Crown Lime Vans
W. H. Boyd
City of
Oshkosh
Conmimen Council
Cook & Hrown State Company
H. Bord
Smaster
Pao
Con
Boyd
Voss
Cook & Brown Lime Company
Cook & Brown Tlime Company
Mr. Boyd
3. T. Cole
Alderman Buttin
Alderman Tank
M. J. Rounds
Chicago
Local visitors and travelers stop in the city
Short notes show F. J. Barber and J. C. Thompson visiting Chilton on business. Judge Charles Young of St. Joseph, La., is in town. Dr. Printz and family from Springfield, Ti, touring the state in their car were seen in the city. Tweaday, Trey were through Oshkosh Saturday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Barber
J. C. Thompson
Chilton
Charles Young
St. Joseph
Dr. Printz
Springfield
Tweaday
Trey
Oshkosh
Sixth Wisconsin Postmasters Convention Opens in Oshkosh
Postmasters gather for the sixth Wisconsin Association convention opening at 4 PM in the government building court room. E M Crane leads arrangements with visitors from Washington and Chicago. Guy T Gould of Washington addresses the group later, with receptions at the Athearn and social events planned through to a theater performance and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
E. M. Crane
Smasociation
Woeshington
Chicago
Post Office Department
Guy T. Gould
Washington, D. C
Gould
Oshkosh
Post Office
Grier
Crang
John Banderob
Edward H. Smith
Crane
Guull
Athearn
le Mantele
Washington
James TH. Lacoldson
James Fe
Ilfjon
Regatta Recounts for Inland Yachting Meet on Lake Minnitombaty
The Inland Yachting Association regatta at Lake Minnitombaty drew mixed results for Oshkosh boats. In a close class BL Butterfly Minnetonka boat Comehawk won after a hurricane haul, with Minnetonten second. The surprise burst came when Skin beat LieesWale Tiel to claim top honors amid a windy field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Skin
Ghisabot
Lake Miner
LieesWale Tiel
Traction Affairs Move Toward Stockholder Meeting
J Pulliam, manager for Tate Winnebago property, reports via telegram that all issues tied to the removal of the regeneration committee are closed. He says a stockholders meeting may be held soon at Mile Wanker to elect directors and officers once the state ratifies the Wisconsin Electric Railway incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pulliam
Tate Winiedwngu ‘Triton Cmpany
Haghket
Mt Hosion Mer
Tale Hara
Sie
Milewanker
Curse Dvertara
Canepany
New Wisconsin Eiectric Railway Company
Whch
Yroperty
Ule Winnebago Trocita Company
Milwaukee Lawyer McGovern to Speak at Armory Rally
Regibuion nominating candidate for United States senator B Francia TK McGovern of Milwaukee will address a crowd next Saturday at Armory on Merritt Street. He tours the state with campaign managers arranging the event. Mr McGovern, district attorney of Milwaukee County, aims to boost big candidates in the election, with Dr Edward F Kalmentan organizing the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia TK. McGovern
Milwaukee
Regibuion
United States Ennator
Armory Hoon
Merritt Stret
Williscuss
McGovern
Milwaukee County
Edward F. Kalmertan
Metavern
Kalmece
Orhkard Normal School
Outing Up River With Wisconsin Contractors
A Wisconsin association plans a river trip on Mayflower to New London and back to Oshkosh with bonded firms representatives and George McSauborn presiding. The trip departs noon from the river, with meetings and a burial service for a local leader after ceremonies at Bleht Street Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Fomarre
New London
Tr dx
Mfteed Melewate
Daehuedthigy
George Mc Sauborn
Necthonak Electrical Contractors
Nasoeindian
Lst
Las Eluda Peversat
Nea Whaterer
Charuy i
Pox
London
Gfbers
Central Construction Company
Meter Construction Company
Oshkosh
Death notices and obituaries blast from early times
G. S. Pettingill dies at age fifty eight after long illness. lived in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac connections. widow and two daughters survive. Funeral Friday at residence, in charge of G A R post. Infant Conmd Weber dies of lung fever. funeral Sacred Heart church Friday morning. Mrs Wilis Tievans dies in Cambria, burial plans pending with arrival in city. Tice Evans survived by two sons. Augurt Kargus dies at home 1639 Minnesota street. funeral details not provided.
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Mivisian
Tle
Ake
Oshkeeh
Lwo
Fond du Lac
Menarha
Jelle Crawford
Chicago
Lwo A'Elock
Phil HW
Sheridan
Kathy
Riversholt Cermet
Weber
City Accepts Invitation From Agricultural Society
The Bondia late County Agricultural Society invited Oshkosh officials to attend Fond du Lac event. A. Wily Cormmilly accepted the greeting on Tuesday evening. Others declined or hesitated citing gas or scheduling, while committees will report to the mayor within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Alebby
Local Notices Span Travel and Socialgs In Wisconsin Era
Short notes list residents and relatives traveling to Milwaukee, Fargo, and New York for fairs and visits. Includes Train departures, vacation plans, and social events. Attendees at a surprise party for Miss Hagel Fuller are named along with local residents visiting Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
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Tilehard Schell
Verna Ehreed
Milwaukee
Frel
Todas
Father Ber
Apulie
Cary Tillers
George AL Nodline
Ula
Dex
Wisconsin
Robi
Roy River
Neuse
Wisconsin River
Hagel Fuller
Maudie
Hazel Stille
Elda Ruhr
Myrtle Lee
Sa Moon
Helen Pudler
the Moser
Albert Kuawan
John Refiner
Alfred Thielen
Edwin and
Hartson
Joininga
Henry Hhldebrandt
W. J. Hawking
Minnesota
Mr. Hawkins
Minneapolis
Chippewa Falls
Fre
Chautauqua Convention Prep Under Way At Baseball Grounds
Work begins next week on preparing the site for the AEXIRama Chautauqua convention with a large tent on the baseball grounds. The Lyceumite & Talent will relocate its office to Oshkosh and set up multiple tents in a row, with headquarters and various bureaus arranged.
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Stateraent
Lewis
Wirivedl
Gis Rennin
Baseball Grounds
Aostage
Chicago
Abr
Lycnunite & Talent
Tov
Oshkosh
T. Takry
Wes
T. Is
Fleet Jark
Fl. A
White City
Brightman Arrested on Enticement Charge in Milwaukee Case
Undersheriff to Bake Rewlah arrested 30 year old Ss Resginald Brightman on enticing Helen Olson aged fourteen. Brightman appeared in court with examination scheduled for September 2. Bond set at 2500 dollars but not furnished. The alleged victim was sent to the Industrial School for Girls in Milwaukee. The girl lived in Winchester and met Brightman at Lake Beutah where he paid attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Olson
Brightman
Bake Rewlah
Undersherifé
Leive
Industrial School For Girls
Milwaukee
Winchester
Lake Beutah
Local Store Expands After Spring Contract Award
Mr. Frank, a Springfield migrant now in the city, received a contract to Robert Firand and Son for new clothing cabinets valued at a large sum to boost his store facilities. He has enjoyed prosperous business since moving here, prompting the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RO Crank Hay
Robert Firand & Sone Company
Frank
Springfield
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Panama
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Weisbrod
Ukraine
MR. Garnes
F. C. Luebhe
Question OF
W. H. Bord
Aldmen
G.T. Gould
Washlogion
Erin
Tocesdingy
Minnesneth Bent
Oshkosh Cenet
Traction Affairs cLasko
Roy Wackett
J.P. Puttid
Armory B
Francis J
Crowell’s
Cassimere
Saturdary
Dedcada
Oshlensd
Heling
Baers
Tage
Fur
Bso
Suva
Ivenon
Viola
Elack Pridiny
CB. Subinean
Bleht Street
Lutheran Canelery
G. $. Pettingill
Diviston Street
Irns Rawny
Hotel ON Grounds
Lake Benia
Ene Think Young
Omty
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