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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

4

Light for Chilton Electric Plant Sparks Street Lighting Hope

Chilton may regain street lighting as a new Oshkosh led company headed by E Manger Carl Krippene and E Darker takes over. Fond du Lac investors under Charles D Smith own the plant, which had an indefinite permit from Chilton. After a spring dispute the city refused to pay, halting lighting. residents split into factions while the municipal plant plans advance.

Chilton Spain Oshkosh Wi. E. Manger Carl HW. Krippene BE. E. Darker Fond du Lac Cairles D. Smith Cutton Becauy Lity Chilton Bay

Fur showing by Nicolai Company representative

Mrs. L Oldenburg representing the Nicolai Company of Milwaukee will display a full line of stylish high grade furs at the Athearn Hotel for the balance of the week. an invitation is extended for all to call and inspect the collection. The Calumet Service plant may be opened for commercial use if the city does not award the street contract.

L. Oldenburg Nicolai Company Milwaukee Athearn Hotel Calumet Service Company Suma Liascher North Park Alan Barn Soul Family Blewent Street Weighth Bt Townphiat's Chirch Misa Lamb Misa Ghidi Damaeda Amd Fourth Street Furr Winnago Tle Inaire Central Avi Wanthd Addrens, W Care Dally North Westored

Calumet Service Company Incorporated City Franchise Plans

A new company named the Calumet Service Company has been formed with capital of 5000 dollars. The firm has purchased property in the city and is exploring a renewed franchise. The corporation has been incorporated.

Calumet Service Company

Postmasters Convene in Oshkosh with Gen James B Stuart

General James B. Stuart inspector in charge of the postal department at Washington attends his first postmasters convention, noting Wisconsin ties and childhood Oshkosh residence. The gathering at the federal building includes officials such as Guy Gould and Mundie, with a reception for ladies and a decorative display. The event marks a notable reunion and homecoming for Stuart amid early remarks by Mr Crane.

James B. Stuart Washington Stuart Prsident FE M. Grane Sturt Crane Oshkosh Wisconsin Postal Corvier Cleveland Federal

Community Notes From Oshkosh Area Visitors

SHORT NOTES Mrs M Busfaeger and niece Mice Comeila Gerrety of Waupaca visit relatives in the city. The ladies auxiliary of the Oshkosh Yacht Club meets Friday at 2 39 oclock at the club house. Mrs A G Dinsmore and Mrs B co Delany of Waupaca visit at C A Dinsmarg 1 Jackson Brect. Gart Heiss Richard Zinn John Mc Cusker and Emil Dichigann leave Wednesday for a Fox River outing. Mr and Mrs William Doman go for two weeks at the Wolf river cottage near New London. The Athena club meets with Mrs Walker at Sunset Point Friday. The hock Wil Tedve Main street deck at 2 oclock and the McMullen dark at 218 oclock. Humane Officer F J Wilkie seeks good homes for three babies aged five weeks two months and three months. Gertel and Guy Thomas, employed at Milwaukee on The Sentinel, visit home of their parents Mr and Mrs Wallis Cy Thomas. Fred Meske of Akron Ohio visits sister Mrs Merman Schrether 460 Wrugoo Street. Rev Mr Meske, former Oshkosh resident, returns for Old Home Week.

M. Busfaeger Mice Comeila Gerrety Waupaca Oshkosh Yacht Club A. G. Dinsmore B. Co Delany C. A. Dinsmarg Jackson Gart Heiss Richard Zinn John Mc 'Cusker Emil Dichigann Fox River William Doman H. &, Doman Wolf River New London Athena Eiul Humane Oficer F. J Teo Fred Meske Akron Min. Merman Schrether Wrugoo Street Meske Oshkosh

Anger Trunch Airdeck voyage planned by five youths

William Steade Terman Anger Edward Feltz Edward Mafig and Heemin Meachen Teft prepare for a ten day cruise aboard the Anger Trunch Airdeck visiting Green Bay and other Fox River points. A derailed loop car on Irigh Street near St Mel Millen Co disrupted service for about fifteen minutes. car jumped the track and was cleared with aid of another car. Mrs A Dunham of 14 Mainsteier leaves for St Paul with her husband in Wyoming Minn to attend the state fair in Minneapolis.

William Steade Terman Anger Edward Feltz Edward Mafig Heemin Meachen Green Bay Irigh Street St Mel Millen Co A. Dunham St. Paul West Wyoming Minn Minneapolis

Local Socials and Court News From Area

Miss Alice Parr enjoyed a two week outing at Hazel hurnt with Miss Barr visiting Green Lake and Hipon. Vivian Hart marked her fourteenth birthday with friends at 9 Knot New York avenue party. Names include Lucy Snocks Marion McCabe Otis McCabe Jennie Boynton Ruth Fletcy Bessie Worden Nora Holtz Verna Nelson. Harry Pettenhaus fined 25 dollars for Wegal feh ing paid and released from the county workhouse. Betten haus and William Below sentence reduced to sixty days, Below remains in workhouse. John Hicks Jr spoke on The new American and what he is to do for the new republic before about 150 voters. Hicks gave two addresses on Fish and Game Law and Labor and its Present Condition.

Alice Parr Hazelhurnt Miss Barr Thush Lake J. H. Barr Lincoln Avenue Green Lake Alhott Wilson Hipon Vivian Hart New York Avenue Lucy Snocks Marion McCabe Otis McCabe Jennie Boynton Ruth Fletcy Bessie Worden Nora Holtz Verna Nelson Harry Pettenhaus Wegal Fehing Bettenhaus Wiliam Govs John Hicks, Jr Algeria New Republic Hogues Bowyer Avenue Hicks

Wisconsin Postmasters Debate Dead Letter Authority Case

A six annual convention session of the Wisconsin Association of Postmasters in Oshkosh featured strong debate over whether postmasters should be allowed to open dead letters. Christian Widale argued for empowerment to dispose of such mail like the dead letter division, while David O. Owen of Milwaukee opposed, citing privacy and security concerns. Other remarks supported centralized handling under federal supervision, and several postmasters stressed duties to the department and public service while urging prudent use of funds and adherence to policy.

Wisconsin Association of Postmasters Oshkoah Christian Widale Missitakes My. Widale First Cliss Doomle Acal Brown Waupa Leach Reulo Mary Sadle Marshall Kilbourne Maloney Kenoshk Postmster Jalea Milly Lirson Shaver Rupuel Atkinson Shaver Ircher Committee On Dhp Polnty Waendaglom Chicago Naw Orlownys Measra WIG JR Nostmiaagra Wisconsin Veteras Werk Wrarensin Leagie Pstmasteris Dudge Jewey Madeson Dylawh Amile Dorey Earl Wreh Wau Claire Mostmaeter Department Attoilon Washington Welch Arto Eherivy Watertown Griswold Lake Mills Gwen Milwaukee Mr. Owen Aftiis Pertiester Moorefield Ekhorn Association Arthur W. James Salt Lake Ohio Utah Widale W. BR

Tar Crosse President Crone at confluence meeting

Tevhiurner of Tar Crosse and President Crone presided over a gathering on public matters, with Te tawaer offering excuses and defense of actions amid a lengthy program. The convention adjourned after a day of talks, meals, and rehearsals, with election of officers scheduled for the morning and committee reports expected.

Tar Crosse Crone Te Tawaer Taebarner Pete Houkars Farane Bereta White Vaerdon Alebate Okeeatan Dewar Tweelock Gen Drumen Stuag Orlan Jonebent Wre Welock Cyia Falfair Jaen

Troubadour of White Bear Wins Lake Minnetonka Yacht Race

Kathryn and Algoma race for Tutte des Morts and Oshkowk Yacht clubs at Lake Minnetonka. Troubadour of White Bear led by five minutes over Tomahawk of Minnetonka. Pata TV of Pisthkee placed third. Kathryn and Algoma lag behind in variable weather and shifting standings.

Kathryn Algoma Lake Minnetonka Minn White Bear Ie Maurein Tomahiwk Minnetonka Confinite Trevbadour Pornhawk Crenemawne Howdy Andy II Vike Patat Puts TV Algona Stegiide Phettoran Withryny Kathryn Youll Butte Dex Morts Yacht Club

City items free lycker yw beach camp attendees

Unclear notice mentions a camp at Lake Winnebago near Chantigua grounds starting August 2 and running through September. References a secretary and chamber of commerce official, with garbled names and vague activities for campers and attendees.

Lycker Josallin Tor Lake Winnebago Adarexn Gahkoyh Chamber Or Commerce

Taudlewynten of the T Plymouth Conroe event note

A scrambled OCR item mentions a three o’clock afternoon session with Mr a Steele Vernon Street Milky and others. It references aggressive actions and a noted medical risk involving bowels leading to chronic conditions and regulatory oversight in a committee tone.

Plymouth Mra Steele Vernon Atroat

Classified Advertisement Fragments From Town Paper

A garbled readable collage of sale, rental and job notices from a local paper. Items include goods for sale such as household furniture, a six room house for rent, a blacksmith and butcher related listings, and requests for office work. Multiple names and addresses appear in broken form alongside rates and contact hints.

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