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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes superintendent Melver and teachers possibly taking time off or attending a summer program. Mentions of Oshkosh and various names appear in garbled form, with references to preparations, duties, and potential appearances or assignments during a break.
The report chronicles the rise of prominent pitchers and players from Wisconsin, detailing their development from youth leagues to higher levels. It notes key figures, teams, and regions, with emphasis on standout performances and evolving pitching skills.
A long, readable account notes the Glee Club’s election outcomes and praise for Miss Cundimi and Miss Kate Wilinson for their guiding efforts. It highlights concerts at Northern Stags Leg and a May 2 opera performance as part of the school’s year end arts program, with emphasis on student enjoyment and community support.
Quartermaster Sergeant William Jones of Company 10 Second Infantry Wisconsin National Guard will face a promotional examination at the Company I armory on Merritt Street in Ripon on June 21 for appointment as second lieutenant of Company D. The examining board includes Captain Walter A. Mann of the Seven Infantry Pivot Lieutenant Jesse W. Stile of the Second Infantry and Second Lieutenant John F. McCusker of the Second Infantry. The adjutant general’s office issued the order. Physical exams will be conducted by the medical examiner at Company I, Second Infantry, Wisconsin National Guard and the pox portion prepared ahead for the board president.
The Wisconsin Sunday School Association will hold its twenty third annual convention in Wausau June 22 to 24. About 900 officers and teachers and over 7 000 pupils in Winnebago County are reported. Hills Roberts of Oshkosh is county association president and Wood Buonetroth is general secretary based in Appleton.
A fragment from a Dabkowh resident narrates a tale of a salt house in California toppled by an earthquake. The account describes the sea shore, construction from rock and salt, and a warning tone about brittle building material spreading southward.
District Attorney McDonald seeks costs on two venue changes as Appleton and unit county cases proceed amid a chaotic week. Meanwhile Lillign Tussel and company prepare to present a noted season theater production at Grindaperi Neuse, and Miley Tall travels via special car to Milwaukee for a two show engagement at the Davidson theater.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe cure for nervous disorders and partial paralysis. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Stratton of Beloit Wisconsin who recovered after using the pills, claiming relief from paralysis fatigue sleeplessness and nerve distress. The copy asserts the pills are non habit forming and offers a booklet and mail order details.
The weather kept many anglers away as rain washed over riverfronts and docks. Only a few brave boats braved the storm on the Wolf and Poysan lakes, with some catches of perch, muskellunge, and pike reported and many reports of little bites as anglers sought shelter along the river.
Water levels in the Fox River run low for the season as Portage boat owners report a tortuous shallow channel between Lake Puckaway and Buffalo Lake. Several launches including the Lady Jane and Wling risk grounding, while Oshkosh cruisers navigate Winnebago and Butte des Morts in storms. The group urges clearer channel marking to prevent more groundings.
W. G. Maxey, president of Oshkosh Waterworks, is visiting Milwaukee on a business trip. Charles Erickson is away on a three week vacation, fishing at Rockaway Point this week, and plans to spend the rest of his vacation with family at Richter's landing on the Wolf river boating and fishing.
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