Oshkosh Civic Notices And Social Events In Oshkosh Gleaned
The Daily Northwestern reports on local social happenings including visits by F H Josslyn to attend a grand lodge meeting in Milwaukee, appreciation from Gould Manufacturing president for Oshkosh fire department, and coal dealers joining a regional association cruise from Chicago with planned stops at Milwaukee Duluth and Sault Ste. Marie. It notes a 5th wedding anniversary celebration at 69 Hudson Street for Mr and Mrs Rita, a surprise party for Miss Zaille Travers at 23 Eighth Street with numerous friends, and multiple Oshkosh excursion trips hauled by the Chicago & North Western and Northwestern roads to various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe Hag
Milwaukee
Wisconsin and Thnnois Coal Dealers’ Association
Chicago
Manitou
Hudson Street
Ruby Snyder
Nellie Whitacre
Lydia Ackerman
Leona Heiss
Erna Becker
Lillian Travers
Edna Con~ro
Stennece Armstrong
Corabelle Corn
Grace Oppelt
Florence Pooler
Hilda Opp
Carl Koeser
James Mutva
William Week
Charles Leach
George Taylor
Henry Beglinger
Lawrence Gunz
Chester Elser
Wallace Meyer
Herbert Baumassel
Reuben Kenzel
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Oshkosh
Weenah
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Marshfield
Green Lake
Rnita
Elks Reunion in Oshkosh Promises Grand Civic Page
Oshkosh lodge No 292 plans a Wisconsin Elks reunion June 25 to 27 attracting about 5000 to 6000 visitors. The event features elaborate decorations on Main Street, a Welcome Elks sign, and excursions from nearby towns, with Arion band performances, parades, baseball games, and civic entertainment across Electric Park and Armory venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Wisconsin Organization of Elks
Elks
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Alain Street
Main
Church
Buests
Elks’ Hall
Church Streets
Arion Band
Company Ts Armory
Merritt Street
Buriners
Electric Park
Ashland
Lake Winnebago
Chelleon Ascension
Company B Armory
A Rooster Story in Alleged Lightning Rod Swindle
Reports from Little Wolf offer a different view of the alleged lightning rod swindle. In Waupaca county Sheriff reports, A Traeser was arrested here last week. In the town where witness Trichard Klotzbacher lives, dealers allegedly installed rods including a painted rooster guaranteed to turn red before storms. The price was set at 20 dollars, then Klotzbacher says he paid 150 under duress and swore out warrants for the workman and competitors demanding five times the agreed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Wolf
Waupaca
A. Traeser
Trichard
Klotzbacher
Park Improvements At Worth Park Attract Visitors
The Worth park board reports progress with graveling streets and a new horse power lawnmower keeping the front grounds neat. A new bath house near Merritt street offers free use or rentable towels and features separate facilities for men and women. Richard Lawrence has replaced small boats by a large boat house with about twenty boats available for rent. If band concerts return,Combined with refreshment booth, bath house, boat rentals and picnic grounds, the park should attract more visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Isurgert
Merritt Street
Bath House
Richard Lawrence
Ex Alderman Edward Mace Declared Bankrupt in Court
Former Fifth Ward official Edward Mace has filed for bankruptcy in federal court. Creditors claim $10,269.07 debts with $19,515.97 assets, mostly secured by a Wright street home and other mortgaged property. Exemptions and mortgages reduce available assets. meeting of creditors set for June 13 with Referee C. H. Forward to appoint a trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mace
Fifth Ward
Afr
Mace
C. H. Forward
Wright Street
Horasez
Mary A. Miles
W. Ro Ialert
A. T W. Garber
Radford Broa
Ourkosh
German National Bank
Evans Bree
Barber
Tt. L. Sweet
Im. Li. i . Comp NY
Sarah Perry
M. Hasvrouck
Hh. Burtts Hardware Company
Leath Hardware Company
Elisackt & Mack
Oviltinzh Paint Company
Mar- Kan Company
Mace, Morgan Company
Echo of Bank Failure Referee Rules on Draft Claim
Referee C H Forward decides in a case echoing the Kersten bankruptcy. Dr Lewis Frick of Hilbert Jutetson sought $580.50 against First National Bank Milwaukee, claiming the funds were not bank property but a ballee, and that the bank was insolvent. The court upheld the claim at $880.60 with interest from deposit July 18, 1901, to November composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Forward
Kersten
Lewis Frick
Hilbert Jutetson
A.ly McComb
First National Bank of
Milwaukee
Ballee
Th Bank
J. E. McMullen
John GC
Kiet
Berber Bros
Life at Waupun Prison Described for Northwestern Visit
A Northwestern representative toured the Waupun State Prison with Deputy Sheriff E. B. Robbing and Acting Warden A. G. Nelson. The piece details prison layout, intake procedures, rank uniforms, disciplinary measures, sentence reductions for good behavior, privileges, employment in shops, and the path to release including a railroad ticket home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupan
James Howard
Northwestern
Sherif E. B. Robbing
Waupun
McClaughry
Nelson
Hair and beard permit granted until policy changes
The individual receives a shaving permit that allows hair and beard growth at will, though until the permit issue date his hair remains closely cut and his face clean shaven.
Wisconsin School District Nunciation Case Sparks Teacher Interest
A Wisconsin court case concerning the Union Grove Horican district’s contract with a teacher reveals key questions about school board authority and contracts carried into the new year. The verdict will influence annual meetings, board actions, and contract enforceability across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove-Horican
Wis
Wisconsin
Hemmingway
Ensulizar
Viectora
Eleuts
Witeres
Burnell
Othello costumes clash with stage standards at opera house
The Amaclerenis notes the costume dispute for the William Owens production of Othello at the opera house praising Henry Irving's attire as perhaps the only acceptable on the American stage. It highlights Moorish fashion as fitting for Venice Renaissance scenes and commends Mr. McConnell's Othello wardrobe as spectacular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Owen
Opera
Henry Irving
Venice
Mr. McConnell
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The
Daily Northwestern
Erbiosh Elks
Eich
Shiloh
Bayt
North Park
Tore Jonesi
Anes Wong
For Prisaie Corporatione
Kuiting
Pach
Hasa
Nia
Ana Ay
Met Biscuit
Kuemsted
Main ST
Porto Rico
Norfolk
Nonrid
Chamberlain
Foley
B.A. Torn
Tio
Boston
Sibbey
Cme
Eiee Seneess
Tbe Slicite
Brussels
Nottingham
Spieces Turkkey
Eeeseeeees
Aleo
A.C
Cut
Malmberg Bros
Belk
Marvel Primer
Gistman Mill UO
la Crosae
Wea
Amaclerenis
New Baptist Church
Jossiyn
Goo
Leininger
Hull & Weeden's
Wakeman's
Horn's
Kimberly & Elwers
Neenah
Bauman’s
Chatta- Roogsa
Queen & Crescerrt
Masury
Railroad
Stroud & Thomson
Lucy F
W. W. Toliian
Oshkosh Paint Company
Tital' Acker & Burgekhss
Main Street
Sawyer
Gage Maynard
Medberry-Bemis Co
Qold Dust Twins
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