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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
6
The article describes a school commencement program with recitations, music, and poetry by students. It notes selections from Tennyson and Arden, violin performances, and a chorus. Addresses by Miss Hilwards and Miss Metz precede Rev John Faville’s graduation remarks.
The tennis courts at the local club see daily use from dawn until dark as members practice in preparation for a forthcoming tournament. Officials plan a series of games with the Waupaca Tennis Club and expect exciting matches with top players from nearby cities. Dates are not yet fixed but events are anticipated for late July or early August.
W G Maxey announces season begins Saturday with formalities and a luncheon after the bout. Members must notify Mrs Calven to attend at home or club house before tea. A new service route will start to serve rappers in order of engagement. First championship event scheduled Saturday at 2 o clock for gentlemen. Ladies opening date pending.
An advertisement features a testimonial praising Grape Nuts for restoring health, energy, and memory after years of poor sleep and irregular meals. The letter-style endorsement from a reader cites weight gain, improved color, and vitality after consuming Grape Nuts and Postum products, asking readers to consider the brand.
Promises rapid clear skin with a new remedy named possam claiming to erase eczema pimples and facial blemishes after one overnight application. Advertises 50 cent trial packaging and $2 jars from retailers in several cities with free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York.
Vehkesh Launeh owners allege the St Tealfteidee Miraasex bridge tender ignores boat and signal indications delaying vessels on the river. They charge that failure to heed open draw leads to near misses and demand stricter enforcement and railroad cooperation.
A quiet Thursday wedding at 461 Ceape Street joined Mr Jous Fl. Porregain and Miss Murclon EB. Groth. Rev. Furness A. Peyase officiated at the First McM church. The couple will reside at WL Central Avenue after a short honeymoon in Milwaukee.
Second Mennonite church plans a Herlin excursion on Tuesday aboard the steamer Leander Cheate. Rex Heillater, son of Col. Hollister, begins building a residence on Algonquin between 505 and 6, with walls nearly complete. The Rosdabel, Cook & Brown Lime No. 2, runs up river with wood freight after repairs for continuous service. Kenneth Burgess, home briefly from Madison, will summer at a local electrical supply firm. George W. Hewitt, son of Prof. W. C. Hewitt, finished chemistry at the state university and will be assistant chemist for a major company in New Jersey next year. H. C. Doman and family spend summers near Watt River, with Saturday and Sunday visits by launch. Mrs. Edward Siewert and daughter Vanita returned to Oshkosh from Duluth. Siewert travels to Washington on business. Mrs. Stewert is sister of County Sheriff George A. Sarau. WesJ. Foulkes will prosecute saloon cases in Neenah next week against old rosters, before Justice I. Baird. Rev. Daenb Irion of St. Louis may occupy St. Paul’s pulpit next Sunday. he previously officiated at a wedding for Rev. Theodore Irion and Miss. Community notes end with wedding reference.
The Probate Court records multiple filings including admission to probate for the will of Charles Smerling with heirs and legacies, appointment of H. B. Barnes as executor, and bonds set at 1,000. Additional petitions seek probate for Jorwah B. Harnish and Martha Bovdeker estates, with hearings scheduled in July. Inheritance tax assessed on Griffith G. Griffith estate at 3,701.25 value. residue of John F. Zachow estate divided among four heirs, each receiving 290.37.
The Boys brigade of the First Presbyterian church camped Thursday after school at one o'clock. The ninety boys march from Meenak around Lake Winnebago with a cook and baggage in wagons. They plan overnight at Curtin Brothertown with a four o clock steamer return. Visiting day Saturday expected. the camp aims for a large turnout. Immediately after, the Girl brigade camps with no visitors allowed and peaking organizers including Miss Hil Butterfield and Miss Hodge.
Miss Adelaide Entress of Chicago returns for the summer. Miss Olive Seeley of Warren Arkansas visits Miss Emma Jones at 25 Franklin Avenue. Miss Edna Paxton travels to Edkerton Wisconsin for two consecutive house parties. W. P. L. Warwick leaves for Spokane Seattle and Lakesona Washington for about three months. The Life Light Bepress presents at First M E church with the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society to entertain the mothers next Saturday at 3 oclock. the children's offering to be taken then.
A testimonial case from Brookville Indiana highlights Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach remedy. The patient, Allis Underwood, recounts years of illness and weight loss before relief that allowed eating again and weight gain to 170 pounds. The ad urges readers to request a free diet book and to buy six boxes for $2.50.
An Oshkosh storm drove a boating party from the Power Boat Club to shelter and a dance. Joseph Fitch led the party home as rain swirled and lanterns lit the way. Inside the clubhouse a supper and music by the club's new machine followed, with guests and hosts enjoying a festive end to a soggy evening.
Advertises Father Williams Indian Tablets as a tonic and regulator for women’s weaknesses nervous delicate symptoms and various female ailments. Claims to improve nerves strength complexion and vitality. Priced ten tablets for 3 cents available through Medland’s and Co.
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