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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Northwestern reports admissions to citizenship and the bar in court, staff and faculty movements, a fever confinement, travel and visits, school hires and departures, a smallpox card order, and a library staff member headed to Boston for a national meeting.
A Northwestern representative met with Acting Warden A. G Nelson Store Keeper J. A Hudson and guard W. J. Yarhans at the state prison in Waupen. Nelson defended the board’s actions in the McClaughry Flaherty dispute saying he opposed Flaherty as chaplain for reasons of character and suitability. He denied conspiring against Flaherty and spoke on why he would oppose a Salvationist chaplain again.
The ninth grade work is the highest in the school and Rev Merton C Andrews will deliver the address at the gospel temperance meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. A scarlet fever card is ordered for Dr A S Christoffer at 103 Wright St. Children’s day exercises are set for First Methodist and Algoma Methodist churches on Sunday. Rev EH Smith of First Congregational has accepted an invitation to preach at the graduation sermon for Oshkosh High School on Sunday evening, June 15.
Blanche Mutrey was jailed forty days for a sexual offense after failing to pay a $20 fine. F. W. Turner, longtime Oshkosh resident and member of John W. Boots post No 21, G A R, died at his Amherst home and will be buried Sunday at Moon lit two. The Oshkosh High School excursion suffered no rain, with a Thistle steamer trip to Clifton and Neenah pickup of students joined by the Arion band. The Fox River Valley Retail Coal Dealers met at the Athenia hotel with about 35 attendees, noting routine business and no impactful public action.
Local ad touts sales of best grades Le high and Lackawanna coal free from dirt and dust with smokeless options. Weighs by city scales and offers trial orders. Office at Main and Church Streets Bronwen's Drug Store Tol GH Narda 135 Main St Mear Light St Bridge Yard Phone St Frank McCabo Coal Co.
The Oshkosh State league team will play away on Sunday at Appleton with a lineup featuring Dixon as catcher Stadter as pitcher Hassiman at first Dillion at second Quan at short Burr at third Short in left Jens center field Crall in right field. Other league games have Enukauna at Green Bay Manitowoc at Waoupun and Wausau at Sheboygan.
Mary Jane Lane of 156 Ninth Street was found dead in her kitchen Friday night by her daughter and two neighbors after a delayed entry through a window. Police and Justice Bauman ordered a coroner’s inquest with a jury drafted and to convene at Oregon Street office.
Reports detail deputy warden Flaherty and warden McClaughry accused of cruelty to inmates. A prisoner death, ulcers from cane blows, and bruising in the knitting shop are cited. Store keeper Hudson defends the deputy while noting widespread abuse and fear among staff. Yarham defense questioned amidst political insinuations.
Master William Huesner, ten years old, son of Chicago agent John A. Huesner, was pictured in Oshkosh during a visit by Rear Admiral Schley. The boy helped lead Schley from the Press club to the Booster club where the admiral kissed him and praised his “material” of brave sailors.
Oshkosh coal dealers have ordered that all coal sales require cash on delivery or payment in cash. Effective May 1, this policy has spread statewide, ensuring uniform cash transactions for all customers. Longstanding customers with credit history are now required to pay cash, with no exceptions or discrimination noted.
Frederick Radig received a divorce from Augusta Radig in county court and custody of six children Otto seventeen, iehare fourteen, Bertha eleven, Emma ten, Meta four, Wille two. The record cites alcohol abuse, theft, and alleged misrule of the home by both spouses amid accusations of neglect and illegalities.
The article covers two marriage events. John Dale of New York and Carrie Teller of Green Bay wed at Trinity Episcopal Church in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. Franklin R. Hall. They will reside in New York. Walter H. Auler married Matin Donkertgood at Menominee Michigan, with Rev. Mr. Andre presiding. they plan to reside in New York and were celebrated with a surprise reception.
Sam Crego of Omro was arrested after breaking into Mongan and Nery’s saloon in Omro Friday night. Police found 84 cents including 14 cents in pennies on his person and a bottle of beer in his pocket. Crego waived exam and pleaded not guilty. Judge Goss will sentence on Wednesday, June 11.
Miss Frances Deborah Soper eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Soper of 865 Algoma Street died early this morning after a lingering illness. She was nearly 35, born in Oshkosh and taught in Lincoln Nebraska and Colorado Springs before moving about. Survived by parents a brother Robert B Soper and two sisters Mrs Edgar Goldthorpe Bloomington Indiana and Mrs Homer Leroy Shantz Colorado Springs. Funeral Sunday at five from residence with Angers ministers and Congregational quartet. Pallbearers listed.
Local merchants advertise low cash prices and rapid delivery. W H Boyd at City Market touts bananas by the bunch and 10 cent deliveries with substantial savings on debts. A new 15 cent meal deal appears at a second market, with emphasis on quality meats and quick service.
The family of Chas McCammond and family thank many friends for acts of kindness and floral tributes during their late bereavement at the Second M B Church choir.
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