Oshkosh to Start Grass Matting Plant by Waite and Waite
A new venture led by Fred Waite and son 0 T Waite plans grass matting and rugs from marsh grass in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The Waite company will lease the Pearl street factory, install improved machinery, and begin operations within about thirty days producing grass fiber mats and rugs. The project aims to establish a third U S maker of marsh grass matting joining Oshkosh Grass Matting and American Grass Company with unique processes.
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Oshkosh
Hes Zeen
Wisconsin
Fred ©. Waite
0. T. Waite
Waite & Waite Co
Osh
Pearl Street
Osaketh Ogwing Tool Company
Eniqce
American Grass ‘Swine Company
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin Avenue
Waite Company
United States
Special verdict favors McGoorty in Defoe suit
A circuit court jury returned a special verdict in favor of Mary McGoorty against John and Joseph Defoe. The amount due will be fixed by the judge after evaluating sixteen years of alleged housekeeping and wages. The case arose from a claimed agreement for services at 22.59 weekly, with prior payments contested under the statute of limitations.
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Mary McGoorty
John Déroe
Joseph Desroe
Defoe
Nepeuskin
Miss McGoorty
John McGoorty
Defoe Brothers
P. Finch
Mi Barbers & Beringer
Oshkosh M C A Attends Wisconsin State Convention
Members of the Oshkosh M C A are represented at Appleton for the thirty third annual Wisconsin M C A state convention. Contests begin at o'clock with Appleton city family providing referees and George F L Wet of Oshkosh as one of the timers.
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Oshkoh
Appleton
Wisconsin
M. C
George FL We Ted
Oshkosh Association
Feared Fatal Injury in Accident Overshadows Recovery
The report says Fred Mueller remains seriously injured after a day of deteriorating condition. Officials fear the accident may prove fatal, but the injured man’s strength has surprised observers.
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Fred Mueller
Fred Musker
Wan
Mayor veto blocks Sixth Ward sewer plan on budget issue
Mayor John Banderob vetoes a common council resolution to build a sewer on Seventh Street from Knepp Street to the west, stating a $500 cost is not budgeted and is contrary to the charter. He argues improvements without budgeted funds undermine the city's finances and should be rare. Alderman Herman Steckbauer introduced the measure, passed without dissent.
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Council
Seventh Street
Sixth Ward
John Banderob
Common Couse
Knepp Street
Loan & Investment Company
Meyer
Herman Steckbauer
Eice
Oshkosh Retail Merchants Association Elects Officers
The Oshkosh Retail Merchants Association held its annual meeting at Ellis Hall. Otto Konrad was elected president replacing R. J. Rasmussen who declined another term. Directors named include W. H. St. John O. Haase F. W. Hanson J. W Grundy A. Lichtenberger J. C. Anderson. The group reported excellent finances and 13 members in good standing.
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Oshkosh Retail Merchants? Association
Amnan
Otto Konrad
Peter Zentzer
H. F. Watsow
John C. Zentner
W. H. St. John
Osh- Rosh Retail Merchants’ Association
Ellis’ Hall
Washington Street
R. J Rasmussen
Cooperative Coal and Ice Company
Funeral notices for Emil Krueger and others
The notices report the funeral for Emil Krueger on Wednesday at his Oak Street home with interment at Riverside cemetery and hymns sung by local singers. Additional funerals include MCULLOUGH FU with service by Rev E Hamiley at Soper parlors and Riverside interment, and Charles Henry Freeman's service with Mrs Roberts officiating at his Grant Street home.
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Emil Krueger
Oak Street
Hev. Theodore Iron
Riverside Cemetery
J. W. Kircher
W. L. Dorman
Jesus
McUllough FU
Soper
Nekimi
E. Hamiley
Freeman
Charles Henry Freeman
Rombi
Andrew J. Freeman
Grant Street
E. J. Roberts
Free Methodist Church
Roberts
Cera_EMamie Lambert
Guy Cerall
Nolan Breaks Record in Pigeon Shoot Victory
Chief of Police F. A. Nolan of Fond du Lac defeats Alderman John P. Steier at Oshkosh Gun Club on Ingner's farm to claim a state record purse of £1. Scoring shows Nolan winning with higher marks while Steier misses several birds. The event drew a sizable crowd despite rough odds and poor attendance.
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F. A. Nolan
Fond du Lac
John P. Steier
Einger’s
Ford du Lac
Steier
Tve
Nolan
Ruling on Water Tax Penalty at Oshkosh Water Works
A dispute over a $1 penalty for water shut off clarifies that the fee applies only after water has been cut off for non payment. The commission notes tariffs require a $1 charge to restore service and discusses methods to determine when to apply the penalty, with officials seeking guidance on fair enforcement.
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Oshkosh Water Works Company
Charles H. Willams
Willams & Williams Gourneys
Willams
Water Works Company
Ovhkoss Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Wilfens
Williams
Air. Williams
Mr. Maxcy
Maxcy
Commission
Railroad Commission
Thic
Williams & Williams
Williams, & Wiliams
Oshkosh News Briefs Highlight Local Social and Legal Tangles
Local notes report Joseph Tuttle of 410 Jefferson Avenue travels to Milwaukee for an event. The Ladies Union of Plymouth Congregational meets Mrs Dillon on Friday at 3. Two men, Tony Sache and another, are jailed on vagrancy charges. A former Oshkosh preacher involved in bicycle racing is mentioned. Dockets show Lappin and O Grady facing drunkenness charges with different pleas. Upcoming YMC A talks feature Dr Steele on tuberculosis treatment. Fraternal Lodges to Omro for district convention. many Fond du Lac members to attend.
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Joseph Tuttle
Jeferson
Milwaukee
Ladies’ Union
Plymouth Congregational
Ehacch
Oshkosh
Beck
Vitis ZaMekov
W. H. McKoy
McKoy
Tarze
Viet Texas
Hart Gunnell
Vinland
Fred Lappin
Grady
Cet
Lappin
Patu
O'Grady
Sening
Oshkoshi Y. M. Cc
G. M. Steele
YMC C. A
Apples
Y.mlc
Arion Orchestra
Thomas Carroll
Gustav Dennnt
Marcipal
Carroll
Drumm
Omro
Fond du Lac
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Promises Were Fraudulent Suit Filed Against Trust Company
Benjamin M Lanning of Lexington and others sue Standard Trust Company of Birmingham Alabama in circuit court seeking appointment of a receiver. Plaintiffs allege contracts promising 30 Invest, high earnings and 795 percent annual interest were false and a lottery. They claim officers knew promises were impossible and that serial number juggling occurred. Company solvent for two years with liabilities around 200000 and assets not over 170000. Incorporated in Delaware with capital 500000.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Benjamin 3M
Lanning
Standard Trust Company
Birmingham
Als
Delaware
FOR MANHOOD SUFFRAGE IN GERMANY MOVES SPREAD
Associates Press notes agitation for women’s suffrage spreading in Brunswick Berlin and other German states. Socialists push idea voters’ rights tied to urban centers while conservatives seek reforms to the electoral system. A united committee was named to study proposals and potential amendments as debates start.
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Associates Press
Brunswick
Germany
Brounswick
Berlin
Germanie
Change of Position at Copenhagen Post
Associat Stockholm announces Jan Krantz has been appointed interim to a Swedish post in Copenhagen. The notice notes a change in position with no further details provided.
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Associat
Stockholm
Jan_ Krantz
appoint+ terim
Copenhagen
Fragmented Public Notices And Leases In Local Wharf Area
Fragmentary OCR lists leases and notices for water front properties at Gun River and Britge areas. Mentions monthly payments and an address at 261 North Park Ave. Includes references to houses on Pi Is the Time to Pisld and various front street corners. Names and exact details are obscured by garbled text.
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Bemlo
Gun River
Britge
South Side
North Park
Gragen
Eas Weir
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Corre
Mary MeGoorty
Oshkosh ¥. M. C.A
Anpont
Utz Meat Co
Ace Main St
Sevat
Emil Kroemer Jr
Oak
Jane PP. Steier
Hood
Sarge
Beeston Ie
Waterworks
C. H.williame
Ara Tee
The
Oshkosh Optical Co
Southern Trust Company
Lacercrantse
SV Rert
Haviland China
Lucy Anna
Dolly
Church Bros
St Main Street
the Church Company
Cor. Jackson and
Irving Sts
Happyland
Exton
Emi Sr
Reval
Arce
Century Rink
F. C. Luebhe
Elm Screet
Nintzel Bros.—National Tea Co
Main St
Willams Business College
Williams’ Business College
Webster Block
Jan
Krumrich Konrad
Main Street
Crowell's
Crowell’s
Praince Oliphant & Young Patent Solicitors
Tos Wis
Andrews, Ma
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