Races on the Fourth Oshkosh Driving Club Plans Events
The Oshkosh driving club announces Fourth of July activities featuring car races and related events. organizers invite participation from local auto enthusiasts and families.
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
The Oshkosh driving club announces Fourth of July activities featuring car races and related events. organizers invite participation from local auto enthusiasts and families.
Organizers plan a revival meet to attract top fast horses from Oshkosh and Pond du Lac. The program includes a driving park record chase by HL and Vlamend 17, with a free-for-all and band performances drawing a large local crowd.
The Plymouth Congregational Sunday school celebrated promotions during a Day of Service. Beginners, Primary, and Junior classes advanced a group of twenty three students amid class songs and a program headed by Superintendent Miss Tally McFull. Retired veteran Deacon Richard noted as long-time reader.
Promoter Thomas Ryan plans a twenty round fight on July 4 between Daidte McGoarty and Sid Lafontise, middleweight champion of a major circuit, with a 3500 purse and winner receiving seventy five percent. Travel and training costs for McGearty and Hyun are covered. The match will be in Billings prior to departure with Ryan guaranteeing inducements for the Oshkosh boxer and partner. Lafontise’s recent record notes a notable KO loss to Stanley Ketchel in 1909. A separate purse of 100 is noted for matchups involving Young Yan and Young Sharkey of Fond du Lac and unspecified opponent.
The report notes a proposed mill event and a boxing night in Fond du Lac featuring Young and Sharkey. Sharkey won a prior preliminary against McGoorty Morgan, with the crowd opposing the decision.
A large group of stockholders from Oshkosh, Appleton, Fond du Lac and other cities met at the Allen hotel to organize a Wisconsin National Life Insurance company camp. Col H J Weed presided as chair. Julius Kiel was secretary as plans outlined for charter qualification and capital needs.
Dr. Brown and Dr. Trown, after touring Chicago for three weeks, attended the American Medical Association sessions and hospital lectures. They found Chicago facilities superior, with demonstrations and practical instruction, emphasizing health fundamentals like proper diet, ventilation, and personal cleanliness.
Final examinations are in progress at the high school this week amid a quiet, serious atmosphere. The graduating class is finishing work and preparing for class day and commencement programs on Thursday and Friday evenings. Principal A B L O'Netanne notes an admission charge for class day and that funds will likely go to decorations for the assembly room.
Miss Belle A. Perry traveled to Ohro on business. Assistant Postmaster H. L. Bacon attends the G. A. R. convention in Racine. Miss Nellie Fernandez heads to Madison for a few weeks with friends. A special Y M C A board meeting is set for eight o clock Friday evening in the association building.
The Winnebago Traction company petitioned Fond du Lac for permission to install cross-over tracks on North and South Main streets and the bridge approaches. The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled the east bridge track belonged to Winnebago, with the fast Main and South Main tracks to Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light. The city can regulate bridge approaches but the company retains the right to cross-overs farther away. a council vote on designated points is awaited as city officials consider the request. Mrs. Charles H. Wright of Jonesboro, Ark., visits local home of Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
The note describes cucumber plants growing in a peculiar way and expresses optimism about business growth. It mentions a coal business providing opportunities and a desire to improve performance.
Oshkosh resident W B Dailey testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his long standing kidney complaint after a sudden back pain. He says his back grew strong and pain disappeared quickly and notes others who have used the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y the U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Miss Martha Laabs returns from a long vacation visiting Madison Kilbourn Delis and Wisconsin points. Notables Marvin Williams son of Mr and Mrs John A Williams visits the city with plans for a summer on a houseboat and launch. Local dentist Adenbrooke and wife attended a funeral in Milwaukee.
A quirky ad touts Jelg-O as a ready dessert mix requiring only boiling water and quick serving. It claims simple prep, strong flavors like lemon, orange, raspberry, and chocolate, and notes pure food law compliance for home use.
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