University commencements highlight June 18 events
The Philadelphia based Penn commencement at the Academy of Music awarded 200 degrees across arts music science and philosophy with G B Dentz winning the first prize medal. Virginia Virginia unveiled Chief Justice John Marshall portrait and honored Col William E Peters at the university’s centric ceremonies. Moody Girls graduate at Northfield Seminary and Otterbein University holds morning exercises with arts and conservatory degrees. South Dakota and Indiana universities report varied addresses by Dr Jenkins Lloyd Jones and Dr George McLean, with alumni gatherings and notable speeches trailing the day’s rites.
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South Dakota
Vermillion
South Dakota University
Droppers
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Reo
Axa Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
George On McLean
Iowa Universe
Waupaca to Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities
Waupaca Wisconsin holds mass meeting at city hall to organize a July Fourth celebration. A three member arrangements committee was rejected. Fred Peterseno appointed treasurer. Officers named include President H. Leeds and Marshal G. Gheen. Various committees assigned to speaker music parade afternoon events and fireworks. Also reports a July wedding between Irene Murphy and Van Faulks. Twin son of A W Hollenbeck dies at age four. E H Palmer from Antigo visiting.
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Waupaca
Wis
Bower
H. H. Leehs
A. R. Sue
F. Stout
Fred Peteraga
Ho H. Leeds
George .Gheen
Mr. Hayward
A. KR. Les
C. RK. Showalter
J. L. Sturtevant
Grove
R. J. Derby
Fred Petersen
Peter Fabricius
Frank Stout
A. R Lea
H. BH. Seeds
John Ekstron
H. H. Seeds
Bert Stout
John Ekstrom
Court House
Quare
Stain Street
Kitchen
Irene Murphy
Green Bay
van Faulks
Hayward
Clycle GB
Hollenbeck
A. W. Hollenbeck
E. H. Palmer
Antigo
Quade Found Safe in Oregon
Ernest Quade, former United States Express agent from Weyauwega, located in Portland, Oregon. He wrote his wife that he would repay Weyauwega creditors in the fall and that his shortage with the express company had been settled. The Weyauwega village board met with routine business and discussed Fourth of July celebrations pending fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyauwega
Wis
Ernest Quade
United States Express
Am Committee
Wau kau Baseball Team Beats Utica 21 to 11
Wau kau, Wis June 1 WWau kau ball nine defeated Utica Stars 21 to 11 at Lynch ball park Omry. A traveling band accompanied the team. Next Saturday they host Rush Lake nine at home. Local notes mention visitors and townsfolk including L M Wood, Martha Clark, Mrs RH Hemp, and Lawrence Maxon. A twelve year old, Laster Lindsley, fired a pistol at head, self inflicted wound to cheek.
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Northwestern
Wakao
Wis
Valley City
N. C
W. H. Moot
Minx
Martha Clark
Palmyra
Rud Clark
RH. Hemp
Roeseville
J. Diley
Lawrence Maxon
Gurscon
Berlin
C M. ElNs
Petersberg
Ontario
Oshkosh council Clash Over Asphalt Street Choice
The Oshkosh common council debate on Algoma Street asphalt pavement sparked a heated after-meeting session. Aldermen faced residents protests urging granite macadam for longevity and lower maintenance, while bids on asphalt were called reasonable and city leaders pressed for timely action.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Cure for Kidney Ailments
An Oshkosh drayman testifies to relief from backache and kidney pains after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at E.A. Horn's drug store. He credits the remedy with stopping his lame back and severe kidney pains, urging others to use Foster-Milburn Company as US agents. The ad notes a 60 cent price and Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
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Henry Gerdes
Drayman
Park Street
Oshkosh
Dean
E.A. Horn
Kuliey
Foster-Mulburn Company
Buffalo
United States
Nate
Lost item notices and rewards across city streets
A scattered set of lost and found notices lists jackets, pocketbooks, a tan kid glove, and cash on various streets near Otter and Main. Finders are urged to return items to stated addresses, with rewards offered. Also ads for stove lengths and Dr King’s Queen Pills from local merchants.
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Eilther
Otter
Main
Seventh
Oregon
Ninth Streets
Mt. Vernon
East Irving Street
Nebraska
Seventh Streets
Rudolph Kuchin
Eighth Street
A. J. Muller
Controversy Over Algoma Street Pavement Plan Sparks Debate
City debate centers on paving Algoma Street with asphalt despite residents opposition. Aldermen Morgan and Lichtenberger clash over whether to honor resident wishes and reference past city pavement failures. The special committee and board of public works become battlegrounds as bids and votes toggle between asphalt, macadam, and city interests.
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Witzel
Algoma Street
Morgan
Buffalo
New York
Comreon Council
Milwaukee
Wise
Lichtenberger
Filey
Voss
Washington
Merritt
Malyn
Lichterberger
Fourth
Kinwin
Mr. Morgan
Morgan T Refer
Vosa
Board of Public Worka
Rey
Public Works Board Referred Over Street Improvements
The committee notes that widening High street, constructing a new back building, laying a new street car track near Market street, and paving Opera House square require coordinated work. The matter is referred to the board of public works for single‑time execution next year.
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High Street
Market Street
Opera House Square
Board of Public Works
Polar Sanatorium Plans Reported by Russian Doctor
Dr Bunge of Russia plans a polar sanatorium for consumptives based on observations that explorers return healthy due to pure air and absence of microbes in polar regions Containing ads and notes on remedies like Kensen Distoverr for consumption and other health cures, plus brief anecdotes and promotional blurbs from Bauman's Pharmacy.
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St. Petersburg
Bunge
Russia
Polar
A. SL. Shields
Chambersburg
Kensen Distoverr
Ling
Bauman’s
Atchison
FOR SALE AND RENT LISTINGS From a 19th century paper
A dense classified listing shows numerous for sale and for rent notices. Items include two lots at Cherry Street and Prospect Avenue near Alexian Brothers Hospital, a residence at 31 Mt Vernon Street, a house and store on Algoma Street, ground and buildings of Union Iron Works, and several other houses, lots, a gas stove, a Remington typewriter, a bicycle, cabbage plants, a boat house, scales, a Six-year-old driving horse, a steam engine, windermere lots, a large stake in a farm, and a rental at East Minnesota Avenue. Each entry notes location, condition, and terms, with various sellers such as Buckstaff, Hallock & Co, Blissett, Hallock & Co, and Faber among others.
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Tsnapofing
C. J. Claussen
Clinton
Cherry Street
Prospect Avenue
Alexian Bros.’ Hospital
Mt Vernon Street
Central Avenue
Algoma Street
G. A. Buckstaff
Union Iron Works
HLCG
Doman
Monros Avenue
Blissett, Hallock & Tows
Em Street
Quatermaix & Cowling
Art Ge
Parta
Lomaha Specialty
Main Street
Audiss & Stachery
Archege Age Tee
New York Avenue
Elm Street
Bissett, Hallock & Co
Rock Elm
Buckstaff-Edwards Co
Evans St
Remington Vypewriter
Box C
Cleveland
SF Franklin Avenue
Thirteenth
Ripon and
Waukau Road
Stosa Flecher
F. Wille
Dayton
Ohio
Howe
Horace
Faber
North Park Avenue
H. G Doman
Buck
Brat
Pau-ke-tak
G. AL Buckstall
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Dr. Lyon
Quade
Hiasing Weyarreea
Reoeo
Waukau Baseball Team
Utica
Laster Lindsley
Marivette
von Hai
Board of Health
F. J. Wilkie
Mulva
Aloysoms Street
Man T. R. Morgan
Boston
Seventh Ward
Merritt Street
Otter Street
Jackson Street
Joe Drows
Pissetiaire Septa
Bowes
Ernie
Worms Comune
Fac Simite Signature of
Tao
Bears
Gastoria
Hall
N. A. Rasmussen
Waugoo and
Bowen
R. M
Care Tha Ofice
Winnebago County
Correa
Coder Rapids
Wisconsin
St Dearborn Street
Fowler Thun
High
Franklin Bowen
Washington Street
Western Miz. Co. Fraker Bulleing
Boyen Silvet
Oshkosh Employment Agency
Benedict
Twelfth Ward
Maple
Qohave
New England Shoe Repairing Co
Andrew Pullman
High Street City
Northwestern Co
Oregon Street
Bend
Tae Hicks Printing Company
Realdence
J. KR. Weaver
Iris
Uthicin Block
Washington St
Campbell & Cameron Co
Medical
Mall
Oe J. Bauman & Co
Welsbach
Mueller Broa
Fr. F
MAC Nichol & Co
F. F. MacNichol & Co
Wallagoo Street
Talloring
Mendthethorn Tailoring Co
Umoo
Wes, Schlummer
Seventh Street
Clough & Co
Peart Street
Robert Watts
Salem
Foley
E. A. Horn
Gossom
Perty Davis
Painkiler
Benea
Rocky Mountain Tea
Bauman
Cupid
Chattanooga
Queen & Crescent
Daily Northwestern
Wieltore
E. T. Cole
P. O. Box
North Central Labor Exchange
Klehth
Wittenberg Land Co
Wittenberg
Foun
Cail
A. W. Kirst
Rane
Noaney
Lester H. Lawcen
Opera Square
Malin Street
W. Hallock
NORTH
Polk County
Dairy
John Howe
Amery
Bamgains
Merrill School
Oak Grove
Wiliams & Williama
CITL
Price
Rose Berndt
Osepon Street
Menasha
R. H. Berndt
Houts and
Harn
Sintota Avenue
Comer Mt
Vernon Street
Breed Street
Wright & Orum
Ax DE Tistry
DR. F. &. Raiche
Swift & Cs
Stella 5. Jones
Bixpina
Hafeman & Miller
A. Tuner
Retzack
John Reteack
Terior AS
WRR
Allen
Eee
Mueller and Pribbernow
H. Attwood
Bllsaett, Hallock & Co
A. Z. Howart
M. D
Beckwith
St. Paul's Church
North Park
Wii
Ladies* Society
Republican Assembly
Republican County Committee
City Bell
Neenah
Madison
Republican Casulidates
Winnebago
Remai
Town of Oshkosh
City of Oshkosh
Batis
City of Oshkos
Phoenix Engine House
Benedict's Hall
Algoma
Court Hocec
City of
Dane Gros
Wal
Aigom
Grange Hall
Black Wolf
Nekimi
Nepeuskun
Omro
Porgan
Ton of
Third Ward
Brooklyn Engine House
Sixth Ward
Sixth Street
Village of Omro
City Wal
Cormittice
W. W. Kimbalt
R. BH. Hackett
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