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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented ad lists prices for men s boys and children clothing with items priced around 1.00 to 3.00 dollars. The readable portions suggest a sale or clearance including coats skirts and accessories though complete details are unclear.
A team of horses from the J G Wegner Fuel company bolted from Charles A Sager’s residence on Ida street and dashed toward Main street breaking through the front of a home owned by Charles F Stracy assistant city electrician. The wagon pole pierced the house wall and the horses escaped after damaging the sidewalk and narrowly missing pedestrians. The incident ended near Macke and Jackisch’s store on Main street with minor injuries to the horses and no serious harm to occupants.
Mayor Banderob will convene a Monday evening city hall meeting of Citizens for Oshkosh to decide on Fourth of July celebrations. Business leaders urged features like band concerts picnics athletic games and fireworks to keep residents from leaving the city for other celebrations. Local officials aim to plan events that attract residents and avoid drawing crowds away.
A large gathering gathered Saturday afternoon at the old Omra homestead of Alonzo Bishop, one of the earliest settlers in Winnebago County. The reunion brought together Bishop descendants including children and grandchildren, marking one of the area’s most notable family reunions in memory of the deceased pioneer.
About fifty descendants gathered in Oshkosh to honor pioneer Cary Bishop at the old homestead. Attendees included Alonzo Bishop's children Eliza Palfr y and Phoebe Scram, with Kitban Kimball’s granddaughter Emily Kimball as the youngest guest. Hosts were Cary Bishop and his wife, and an elaborate dinner followed at six o'clock.
Mrs George H Trever of Atlanta is visiting her mother Mrs T B Fawcett at 33 Frederick Avenue Oshkosh students face final examination week with school to close Friday commencement exercises Thursday and Friday cottonwood trees shed fleecy material county clerk issued multiple marriage licenses and local bankers prepare for a regional convention where Louis Schreiber will speak on The Duties of the Barker in Relation to the Pabia
The daughter of Charlie of Milwaukee, wife of Tam Chong, is reportedly giving birth to a grandson. The event prompts plans for the traditional Chinese ceremony in Wisconsin. Charlie contemplates leaving his New York restaurant business as liquor license issues hinder renewal.
Paplin will present the second in a series of recitals by pupils of the Breon School of Music this evening at First Presbyterian Church. The program includes violin solos by senior pupils such as Clinton Reed Irving Toombs Henry Horn Harold Wheeler and Miss Charlotte Ryan and Miss Gertrude Marden. Breon will perform duets with Miss Vera Mann and Miss Helen Scherer along with vocal numbers by Miss Bessie Marie Mayham and pupils Elizabeth Thielen and Harry Meyer. Other participants include Elen Gwendolyn Hill and Mrs. R. M. Burtis Barkman. The varied program promises high order of excellence.
G L Andrews representing the T A Chapman Co of Milwaukee will beat Hotel Athea on Tuesday and Wednesday with a fall. One of Furs Ladies are cordially invited to call.
London June 15 at a special meeting of shareholders of the London Paris and American bank Limited it is decided to voluntarily equitize the concern. Assets will be sold to a new bank to be called the London and Paris National Bank of San Francisco Incorporated under United States law with 2 500 000 capital. Nearly ninety percent of the existing capital is Californa held and reconstruction under American law is urged by large shareholders.
The Phoenix Society and Lyceum clash in their annual joint debate at the Normal auditorium this evening. The topic is Labor Disputes in the United States Should Be Settled by Compulsory Arbitration with Phoenix affirmative. Judges include M. C. Phillips and L. C. Atherton. Tomorrow seniors present two plays The Unexpected Guest and The Ladies of Cranford.
Judge G W Burnell and Judge A H Gos returned this noon from Ship and where they went last week on a fishing trip. The Young Ladies guild of the Anniversary church will meet this evening with Miss Maud Knapp at 17 West Irving Street. Mrs C Peterson at 681 Jefferson Avenue will entertain the daughters at the Union Tuesday afternoon. Progressive cinch will be played.
Local notices urge readers to remodel or order furs and invite visits to Chapman's display at Hotel Athea on Tuesday or Wednesday. The page also covers city social notes, sports results, upcoming events, and a probate notice for Katharine Nels with administrator appointment sought for Josephine Nicholas.
Sunday two of the Traction company’s new ninety passenger open cars were used in the city area. Each car seats fifteen more with crowding capacity about 150. Cars run smoothly with four motors and 150 horsepower. Air brakes aid stopping at corners. White City drew many riders, especially for the evening park visit, though cool weather reduced attendance. A stray line about a girl and a man appears unfinished.
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