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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
4
Rev. Edward J. Smith preached at the First seational church on the rights of childhood urging proper conditions for body and mind. He argued children deserve nourishment rest and education suitable to their nature and warned against premature labor or harsh parental authority. The topic will continue next Sunday with a focus on Parents and Children.
Andrew Brand of 511 Jefferson Avenue dies at 52 after a lingering illness most likely pneumonia. Survived by wife and son Jean Andrew Brand with brothers John of Fond du Lac and Patrick of Ripon. Funeral at Soper funeral rooms with Rev. Edward H. Smith officiating. interment Riverside cemetery. Also Wilhelmina Boettcher dies at 78 in county asylum Winnebago. survivors include daughter Mrs August Lemke. funeral from Lemke home with burial Riverside. Child of Mr and Mrs King on Lark Street dies at age nearly two from convulsions. funeral Tuesday at two from residence. interment Riverside cemetery.
A well attended card and dance event by the Ladies of the G A BR at the Merritt Street hall drew many guests. After eight rounds of play refreshments followed and four prizes were awarded to top players. the evening closed with dancing and plans for a masquerade next time.
Rev. A B Ayers of First Presbyterian laments local leadership and urges Mayor Banderob to resign. He argues Oshkosh should adopt Nehemiah’s plan where each citizen takes personal responsibility for their house and neighborhood to build a decent city. Congregation attends despite heavy snow as Mrs Schuri delivers a moving offertory with My God My Father While I Stray.
Henry Schrether, superintendent of the Wisconsin free employment bureau, reports employment levels are near normal for this time of year. Factories not at full capacity yet are increasing force, with last week placing fifteen girls and eleven men and boys into work, including chores on farms and light tasks in the country.
Mr S J T Bartlett of Kanezs City and Miss Hattie Hoeft of this city were married last Saturday evening January 2 at six by Rev W W Wilson at the Second Methodist parsonage. An elaborate supper followed at the bride’s parents home 1816 Onion street. The couple departed early Sunday morning for their new home. Bartlett is with the Central College of Osteo-
City health officials note January 1908 shows 40 deaths by Saturday, likely to surpass 42 the 1906 record. Pneumonia and the grip dominate deaths, with eight pneumonia deaths so far this month and many more cases pending treatment.
The article notes all physicians midwives and undertakers must report births and deaths to the health official and register their names. Brodie has begun registration in Oshkosh and secured many registrations though some have not yet. A Milwaukee law issue led to fines and an appeal to the supreme court.
Sunday visits and greetings from Ripon Oshkosh Neenah Algoma and Hurley appear in a mixed social roundup. Notables include Charlie Gall and Edward F Congregational Master, with mentions of baptisms, a spaniel, and community activities among several households.
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