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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
2
Oshkosh news records a busy period with a diphtheria shot ordered for 8 Central Avenue, a court appearance for Emmet Craig after a Sunday arrest, and bankruptcy proceedings for Wilfr d Perry of Markesan. Local meetings discuss saloon licenses as July starts the new fiscal year, while social events include the School Girls club gathering and alumni activities at the High School.
Fourteen new scarlet fever cases are listed across the city, with many patients in the Jackson street vicinity. Physicians plan to trace the source by sampling milk supply to affected families as the outbreak persists, though cases remain mild and under control by doctors.
Oshkosh sees crowds exceed 2,000 for the Wisconsin Association of Stationary Engineers convention with nearly 2,000 attendees arriving by special trains. Electric Park draws thousands for parades concerts and attractions as visitors fill Main Street and shops.
The report states Merritt Street will receive cement paving today with a combined cement carb and gutter completed. Washington Street paving has been prepared and officials expect to start laying concrete for asphalt on Merritt Street from Broad within a day or two if the asphalt plant is on site. Two mixing boards will be used and the job should take about a week. If the plant is not ready, concrete on Washington Street will be laid first.
The Amusenenis Vauderne company begins a four week engagement at Electric Park Theater with The Soldier's Dream a lively electrical and transformation act. Star performers include Winnette Paige former Royal Opera singer, Sixfor Bophetti formerly with the Hess Opera, Frederick WJ Guilard balladist and the shadowist duo Williams and Guilard plus the Founts quartet of colored singers.
At the second annual convention in city hall the stationary engineers elected J A Wickert of Milwaukee as president and J H Crawford of Milwaukee as vice president. Fred A Bloom of Racine became oath secretary and A Phaller of Milwaukee treasurer. H N Davis of Racine was conductor and William Warren of Waukesha doorkeeper. The assembly adopted a resolution urging state licensing of stationary engineers and appointed a committee to push the measure through. The next meeting place will be decided later. The officers were installed Sunday at the Athearn hotel. A boat trip on Lake Winnebago followed the sessions.
Oshkosh Elks plan a floral parade next Thursday at 3 pm with three divisions: floral carriages, marching Elks, and floral floats. Milwaukee delegates travel by Wisconsin Central at 7:30 am with about 300 Elks expected. Private homes may shelter up to 400 additional guests if hotels fill. Main Street light display praised for brilliance.
Captain Neff owner of the steamer Evelyn plans to bring the boat from Grand Haven Michigan to Oshkosh after a year away. The Oshkosh board of trade will use Evelyn to carry merchants excursions and ease passenger traffic worsened by the Lynch fire.
Amateur baseball notes Farmers beat Lake Shores 9 to 1 Sunday afternoon in North Park. Batteries: Kincaid and Sto for the Farmers. Tauschmann Halsey and Sohr for the Lake Shores. The X Rays defeated City Amateur 101. pitching was the feature on both sides.
The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer of 416 Seventh Street died after suffering severe burns from a bonfire incident. The child, who was playing near the blaze, caught fire and died Sunday morning at St. Mary’s Hospital. The father sustained a severe burn to one hand, the mother both hands, while extinguishing the flames. Doctor M. E. Barnett said burns covered from knees to shoulders and the abdomen, causing hours of agony before death.
Mrs. Alvina Chase wife of William Chase of 23 Eleventh Street died Sunday night after a long illness aged 52. Survived by husband father and several siblings including Mrs H Damuth Mrs Theodore Damuth Mrs J W Howard and Mr Hattie Libbey. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence. Christian Jepson son of Peter Jepson of 97 Boyl Street died Saturday at the Waukesha Industrial School after a short illness of inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from his residence on Boyd Street. He leaves father mother and four siblings.
Washington street residents urge the Board of Public Works to remove wooden blocks and dirt left on walks after old pavement removal. They argue debris blights the street’s appearance, especially with Elks convention crowds arriving next Wednesday through Friday, and call for preventative cleanup.
The Rev A Le Grand united Benjamin Phillips and Ada Stiles in marriage at the Omro Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. The couple will reside on a farm west of the village. Also noted: H Sergeant returned from the state university for summer vacation. Mrs L Bennett and children of St Paul visit her parents. Mrs L Webster and Miss Emily Webster of Oshkosh visit HL Stearns. Catherine Cameron visited Oshkosh and attended the high school commencement. Fannie McAllister, former WRC department treasurer, named department secretary by Mrs Cora M Evans of Waupaca.
Oshkosh Assemblyman Chris Sarau circulates through the village declaring his candidacy for state senator from the Nineteenth district. He cites loyalty to pledges, two terms as assemblyman, and opposition to jobbies and repudiators, presenting himself as the principled, proven choice over new candidates.
The standard Winnebago county map is now ready for delivery. Orders may be sent to The Hicks Printing Company and maps will be delivered at once. Priced at paper 2.00 and cloth 2.00, the map is up to date and aimed at law offices real estate firms banks and businesses.
W. 2. Boyd of City Market advertises bananas and other goods for spot cash with delivery. He claims higher profits are avoided and offers savings of 2 to 4 percent versus competitors.
A fragmented small ads page lists Charles Kaufmann selling pianos and studio furniture at bargain prices from 4 South Main Street. Also notices of stray pig at Ostertag's Farm, several help wanted postings for general housework, servants, and room rental. Local event listings include First Baptist Picnic sports at Calumet Harbor with various boat races and young participants.
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