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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
2
The board held a Monday session to review assessor duties and extend time for property owners to comply. Officials debated inspection responsibilities, tax payments, and the distribution of assessments across districts with input from county and city officers.
The piece lauds a Northwestern reference and complimentary remarks on wartime efforts. It highlights the Army and Navy Journal’s coverage from New York and Puerto Rico, praising naval progress, the Dreadnaught, and improved matériel. It notes public support and calls for unity in mobilization and national advancement.
A Sunday sermon by Rev. Edward I I Smith discussed progress and lasting institutions. The talk touched on governance, religion, and education, noting that enduring social structures grow through gradual reform rather than abrupt upheaval.
A preacher urged development from humble starts citing historical and religious examples. He told how a little effort can grow into great good and that divine potential lies in ordinary acts, noting that even a single nail or drop of water can alter outcomes. Mrs. John Cameron led offertory singing to a sizeable audience during the summer season.
In Nekimi Iwat the Penlel church hosted a Welsh Eisteddfod with contestants from Winnebigo and surrounding counties. Prizes were awarded for best poem, translation from Welsh, choral renditions, and singing, with winners including Miss Trot Dayies and Owen Morgan for poems and readings, and a chorus directed by Woodkin Jones.
The Oshkosh Cubs played Crandon in Wisconsin, earning a 1- one split after two games. On Saturday the Cubs fell behind early but tied the series in a three hit mound effort by pitcher Jack Vhamennd, while Sunday’s game saw a stronger offense and a closer finish.
Captain Charles Cameron and Lieutenant Joseph Heitz named to posts by the board of poles and Bre commissioners at a meeting in city hall Monday evening. The retirement of James continues the sequence of changes.
Captain Lewis of Phoenix Hose Company No. 1 retires after long service. Charles Cameron is promoted to captain from lieutenant, Pipeman Joseph Heitz to lieutenant, with Cowling and others named among eligible candidates after civil service review. Dan Witzel tasked to draft resolutions honoring Captain Lewis as he departs with pension.
The article notes flourishing amateur baseball at resort towns including Pau-ko-tuk and Stony Beach with villagers forming a home guard to develop talent. Stony Beach accepts a challenge from Pau-ko-tuk as athletes prepare for summer play and a possible bloody struggle on the White City diamond.
Paris fashion notes a Directoire gown with knee-length split for women as seen at Prince d Arenberg and Molle Rochefoucauld de slissac wedding. Miss Williams and Mrs Preston Gibson reportedly wear Directoire gowns. A Chicago debutante and street fashion also spark debate on acceptability.
John Berger left for Madison this morning while Miss Mabel Evans visits Grand Rapids Michigan. Miss Selma Staehle of Appleton visits Miss Lucy Runkel. Mr. and Mrs. G Davis from Milwaukee visit the Perrys on Cherry Avenue. J C Miller of Marinette campaigns for Senator Stephenson in the city. Rev J L Runkel assists Fond du Lac pastor at funeral. Mr and Mrs Robert Redford depart for Seward Nebraska for weeks. Esther and Mrs W Shabring leave for Baraboo after visiting Oshkosh. Bucketail Edwards plant to replace siding with red-painted boards. W J Foulkes in Neenah on Williams case. Williams bound over and bonds set at 39. Ada Smith accuses Williams. John McGoorty asserts Nelson will win in San Francisco rematch. About 600 to 800 Dahkosh people attend Ripon fourth of July Wilchrists veterans event.|||
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