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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

3

Two Candidates From City Win Naval Academy Appointments

City figures J H Davidson and Lawrence Ertz received appointments to the Annapolis Naval Academy after passing the preliminary exams. Both were sworn in as midshipmen and prepared for the final assessment, marking an unusual simultaneous success.

J. H. Davidson Hans. Erte Manitowoc Lawrence, Bischof Stevens Point Apnopolis - Naval Academy Ertz Itis Ise Bilctiof James McDonald David

Wisconsin postoffice clerks meet without Gen Startin

The Wisconsin postoffice clerks convention in Oshkosh honored Gen James E Startin head of the Chicago inspection department of the United States postoffice service but he could not attend due to demanding duties. Letters from officials including U S Senator Robert M.La Follette and others praised the association and thanked local groups for hospitality during the visit.

Wisconsin “Postoffice James E. Start Chicago -Inspection ‘Department of the United States Postoffice Service Chicago Oshkosh Ashkosh Jim Ddeath Army of the Te Rivertyens Post Office Opere Yacht Elks’ Club Bute

Power Boat Club Holds Meeting and Regatta Plans

unfriendly weather prevented the soshkosh Power Boat club from meeting Monday at the hotel club house. presiding was Theodore Everhart. officers approved Fourth of July regatta plans and awarded the Arthur Ehrmann trophy and Windsor trophy cups. five new members joined the club bringing total to the limit with four candidates remaining on the waiting list. next regatta set for July 25 near the clubhouse course by Butte des Morts.

Soshkosh” Power Boat Club Fromi Revere Cam- Taodore Everhart Cam- Taodore Everhart Preiding. Mhe ‘Racing Committee Andeck Anger Arthur Ehrmann Windsor Ered McKay Racing Committee Hmit Holbrook Jenner Chicago Charles J. Pope Walter T. Grendy Gineess Grundy George E. Konrad Butte’ Des ‘Morts Poiver

McGoorty Faces Brutal Fight in Billings Card

Western accounts describe the Oshkosh boxer McGoorty in a grueling match with Lafontise in Billings. By the fourth round McGoorty bleeds from the nose and lip while his eye swells. Lafontise blocks McGoorty’s left, and a sharp fifth round right hook floors him, signaling a fierce duel and near draw.

Billings Ont McGoorty Lafontise

McGoorty Eyes Rim Battle After Stimulant Clash

In a gritty fight described as using strenuous methods, McGoorty defeated Lefentise with a right counter in the eighth round after Lefentise was knocked down. McGoorty plans a Labor Day bout back in Bolings against Mike Sullivan or Tom McCune, having previously drawn with Oshkosh’s NeCunew in Montana.

McGoorty Lefentise Lafentiss McGearty Eddia Bolings Mike Sullivan Tom McCune McGoarty McCune Duluth Eagies

Oshkosh Court Handles Sheriff Aide and Local Offenders

The Oshkosh morning court dealt with multiple cases. Carl Nicksted pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was fined 10 dollars plus costs or fifteen days in the county workhouse. He claimed a Chicago wife and three children in need and said he came to Oshkosh for work. He admitted owning a revolver but offered varying stories of his home towns. He will be brought before Charles Kempf before leaving to verify if he was involved in Sunday street crime. James Blacklock faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges, claiming drug effects, and paid a $2 fine plus costs. Nels Nelson could not pay and was sent to the county workhouse for one night and two days. John Weaver, an old offender, pled guilty and was sentenced to fifteen days in the county jail for obstructing money payments. Frank Steinfall refused to plead guilty to drunkenness. his case was adjourned to two this afternoon. Frank Birt was jailed for eight days for vagrancy due to lack of funds. John Dilton, also charged with vagrancy, was released after promising to leave the city and head to the railroad yards for a freight train.

Carl iNicksted Goss Nicksted Chicago Oshkosh Dowling New York St.Louis Charles. Kempf Kémpt James. Blacklock Jefferson Avenue Steinfort Nels Nelson John Weaver Old Offender Weaver Stéinfall Haley Frank “Birt Dougherty Wee -John - Dilton Main- Street

Saengerfest Attendance by Cash Awennerchor Leads East Wisconsin Event

The Awennerchor under Prof Max Shafer will travel Saturday morning to Fond du Lac to join the twelfth annual East Wisconsin Saengerbund with groups from Milwaukee Hartford Fond du Lac Sheboygan Plymouth Port Washington Manitowoc and Two Rivers. About 500 singers perform at the Coliseum with instrumental and vocal selections. A grand picnic Sunday at Ingrants Grove will feature German and English songs. The festival closes Sunday evening.

Cash Awennerchor Max Shafer Fond du Lac East Wisconsin Saengerbund Milwaukee Hartford Fond'du: Lac Sheboygan Plymouth Port’ Washington Manitowoc Aff Oshkosh Coliseum Ingrants Grove

Oshkosh W C T U Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The Oshkosh W C T U elected officers for the new year. President is Mrs. J M Williams. Vice presidents include Mrs. Knapp Mrs. Thomas and Miss Martha Pennett. Recording secretary is Mrs H Cooper. Corresponding secretary is Mrs Morehouse. A number of other officers and departments are listed including science instruction and evangelism coordinators.

Oshkosh W. C. TU J. M. Williams Knapp Thomas Martha Pennett Becker Brainerd Hatch Hardy Fulter Morehouse Myre Thorine Evangelis Paytor Parit Marhee Rennett Anti-Zaink Ars S. RL Cooper

Engagement Announced for Fred J. Smith and Miss Schalkenbach

Public notice states Fred J. Smith and Miss Schalkenbach become engaged. The bride is described as a capable young woman from the local community with ties to a furniture firm. Details of dates or residences are unclear in the fragment.

Josephas Schene Thirteenth Street

Funeral notices for Otis Skinner and others in Chicago area

Funeral services for Otis A Skinner will be held at his residence with Rev John W Greenwood of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery in Oak Park. Pallbearers listed. Death cause undetermined. autopsy not performed. Mrs Jane Demming dies of cancer at 82 in Chicago area. survivors listed. Funeral plans pending.

Otis’ A. Skinner Algoma Stredts John W. Greenwood Trinity Episcops Chicagop É& Northwestern Charles Radford R. H. Edwaris Byved Hodger Jonn Challoner P. W. Hollister Frank A.’ Fuller Skinner Demming Jane Demming Maria Brace High Street Canassa Brace City Henry and Ralph Tugarw Cedar’ Rapids Iowa Sophia “Herding Vancouver Wash David TP Adams Chicaso Abram Tugaw Oshkos Sylvester J. Larger Amelia Beshaw Oshkosh Charles E. Case Anna Rowe Arizona Street Smith Offic Doman J. W. Kircher Ormro Church Street Lutheran Church Hev Weng Doty Street Sophia Grett Fifth ‘Street Grett

State hatcheries to be visited by commission in Oshkosh

A state commission plans a visit to northern hatcheries including Oshkosh to inspect steelhead trout experiments and fingerling propagation. John Maag, superintendent of the Total hatchery, has not received official notice of the proposed tour.

Madison Oshkosh Bwt John Maag To¢al Hatchery

Gillen and Murretie Wed in City Church Parsonage

Frank T. Gillen of this city and Gladys Ruth Murretie of Memphis were married in the First Congregational church parsonage last Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Rev. Edward H. Smith performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in this city with Gillen employed by John F. Larie.

Frank T.gillen Gladys Ruth ‘Murretie Memphis Enn Edward H.smith Grace Johnson

Injured man leaves sanitarium after holdup shooting

Charlen Kempt, shot in the neck during an attempted holdup at a saloon north of the city, was reported improving. He left Lake side sanitarium on Monday afternoon and was taken by carriage to his home at 382 Jefferson avenue.

Lakeside Sanitarium Jefferson Avenue

Roosevelt Helps Taft Face New Political Stage

Barved weekly analysis notes Roosevelt's voluntary retreat from the nomination fight, clearing Taft to stand center stage. It argues Roosevelt remains president but loses influence, while a strong challenger looms and risks ease of suppression at the polls.

Roosevelti Taft Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren Rovelt Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Taft Chicago Barver

Japan’s feudal era ends under Rot Meare t new order

The piece notes Japan’s abolition of feudalism under a new regime and contrasts institutional shifts with England. It highlights the slow cultural transition, lingering autohomoevg traits, and exclusive social systems, while mentioning Asakawa’s observed period and the faded foreign influence.

Japan Rot Mearet England

Indefinite Postponement of Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting

The planned gathering of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Thursday, July 3, has been indefinitely postponed due to the number of members able to attend. Nearby notices mention visiting relatives in Stony Beach and Kalamazoo, and other local society updates including school officials and business incorporations.

Cleveland Jn Diyjbaay Bush EL Finney Miki E. Finney Stony Beach George 5 Dean the Chaloner Kalamazoo Nora Li J. Bale Mich Spink Peter Stein H. &. Tigh Ya- BL Crane Potsdam John ‘R, Lloyd Julia BecCrane Normal Institute of Muate Wihnécante Bridge Dennis

Classifieds and Notices From Milwaukee Area Page

A jumble of late 19th century classified items and public notices lists jobs household needs and sales. Advertisements mention chairs pianos and phonographs, real estate or rental appeals, and a public auction or probate notice for Anna Smart with court dates and publishing details. The page references Oshkosh and Milwaukee locales with dates July 7 to July 12 and names such as D. Ross, the administrator, and County Judge Byrd.

Lewal Nutich Anna Smart Smart Hays

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