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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
10
Paris pattern No 2695 shows a navy serge day dress with turn-over collar black braid trim and princess back panel. The design includes a removable chemisette lace and fabric yardage for sizes bust 32 to 44, plus lace and contrast edging requirements.
Fragmentary ad lists an illustrated catalogue from a Chicago address for 1 000 patterns and winter styles. It mentions sending a plain request with name, address, and pattern numbers, and asks prospective buyers to mail to the above address.
The John Stanton of Cleveland ran aground Sunday night at Point Iroquois while downbound. Officials say no danger to the crew, but release will be difficult due to the ship's position. Tug Schneck could not work yesterday because of bad weather.
The Provident Steamship company believes the steamer Clemson has wrecked and all aboard are lost. The crew list includes Master H. R. Chamberlain, Duluth. First mate W. E. McLeod, Duluth. Chief Engineer J. J. McCoy, Duluth. other officers and deck hands from Duluth, Marine City, Buffalo and Toledo. Wreckage sighted near Whitfish point raises belief. no bodies found yet and no conclusive vessel name on debris.
Baukaune Wisconsin December 9 special report Mankasky and Guilfoyle acquire 2266 acres on the Golden Indian reservation to start logging and wood cutting. They buy two heavy work teams build three camps with stables and tools and employ fifteen men to harvest hardwoods including oak maple beach and hickory. The land will support future farming and furniture timber. Meanwhile Elks and Fox clubs initiate a 36 game billiards tournament. Elks lead with Hilgenbim 109 and Montgomery 100 points while Fox club’s Fargo trails with 98 points. a punch served ends play and interest grows as Fox claims oldest billiard heritage.
Representative Richardson of Alabama introduced a measure to bar cabinet officers and federal appointees from acting as delegates at nominating conventions. The bill imposes a fine of 25 to 100 dollars and up to twenty days in jail for violations.
Dr Cy rus Northrop longtime president of the University of Minnesota resigns effective July 1 after twenty five years at the helm. The 74 year old former Yale English literature chair cites relief from the cares of the office as the reason for stepping down.
Poetic verse notes that youth and love are gifts from fate, promising long days and warm memories. The speaker imagines a future where the “lac of the rose” becomes a key to untold wealth, preserved only in memory, as Ninette M. Lowater writes in National.
Washington officials report Senator Stephenson plans a winter push to create a cabinet level Department of Education. The Wisconsin State Teachers Association approved the measure amid debate. Talks with Senator Dolliver and possible hearings after holidays are noted, with Wisconsin delegation members Morse Weisse Welssa and Stout involved in the lobby.
Milwaukee December report cites E A Edmonds denying any legislative caucus call. He says organization of two houses to be handled by Senate and Assembly when proper time arrives. Kershaw plans a divorce bill limiting causes to adultery and cruelty.
Harlan T. Marshall state treasurer for Remington Typewriter company killed himself at his Irvington home. With his wife shopping and two children at school, he twisted a rope to a banister. Despondent over nervous health officials cite possible mental derangement.
Mrs. E G Nichols of 236 Central Ave Oshkosh Wisconsin reports three years of kidney trouble backache and irregular secretions. After trying several remedies she used Doan's Kidney Pills and was cured remaining free from kidney complaints. Sold by E A Horn's drug store and other dealers. Remember the name Dean's.
A December citizens meeting in Madison outlines preparations for the January inauguration of state officers. Justice R M Bashford to preside, Chief Justice J B Winslow to administer the oath, with ceremonies likely in the assembly room of the capitol West Wing and an inaugural ball planned. Core state staff positions to remain unchanged, with Beedle denying a deputy switch and Waite to be reappointed deputy insurance commissioner.
Parcel transfers include John Reagg and Harrin Dowling with wife Dowling to Greenlaw Thomas Abstract for corner State and Otter streets. Peter Babler and Theresia Babler to Henry Hindow and Amelia Bladow for 40 acres in Black Wolf town section 29. Money figures cited: $1 and 33,900 dollars.
Job ads blast across roles from farm work to office tasks. Listings seek a man and wife for a farm, a man to work a seven mile distant farm on shares, and a right party by the fear. Chicago Mail Order Home offers $23 weekly, no experience required, plus $80 first month. various clerical and sales positions follow. United Spanish War Veterans announce annual officer election this Thursday at Donovh Brothers Hall.
A broad classified setup seeks agents to sell a line of necessities with earnings of five dollars per week. It lists addresses in Chicago and Wisconsin and promises excellent references. Also includes numerous Lost and Found notices for items such as a brown muff and a lady’s purse, plus sales and rental notices and local business ads.
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