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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1902

Page

3

Dow’sFs Thursday Reday June 26 1862 Menasha notes

A chaotic community page item lists a postponed General Bible class meeting at William Meter’s home, a marriage license issued to Bernard Makowhke and Victoria Bokoldowski, and various local visits, with Elks decorations causing mixed reactions. It also covers funeral services for Mrs. Wom Chaorza, school committee inspections, and a Sixth Street School graduation party hosted by Anna Christenson with tennis and croquet.

Wiliam Meter Ceape Street Percy Stevens Platteville Walter Steyang Oxford Street Bernard Makowwhke Victoria Bokoldowski Menasha Charlies’ Thomas Mildred Thomas Baraboo Mt. Vernon Samuin Hanmond Rosendale Lucy Leland H. Leland Elks Mtand Quinn & Rogge Ita Wom Chaorza Eleventh Street Edward H. Smith First Congregational Church H. Josslyn E. R. Smith Frank Leach George Simpson John Buchanan George Scip Thomas Hagene Thomas McAllen Riverside Board of Education Faber Richmond Ryckmanns Kuntzendorff Second Ward Dale Anna Christenson Sixth Street Ninth Street Agnes Abrams Mattie Bernowski Josephine Shen Ena : Richards Tillie Daniels Mille Hines Ernest’ Becker Edward Bellman Bernard Pierson G. Beardimora Alice Randall Gusste

Arions Give Concert at Elks Reunion in Opera House Square

The Arion band performed Wednesday at 7 30 PM as part of the Elks reunion. A large crowd filled the square and adjacent streets to hear selections praised as very fine. Conducted by Dell Wright, the program included Caeser's Triumphal, La Benediction Des Poignards, Old Lang Syne, and Memories of Tara among others.

Arion Cohdert Opera Howse Square Elks Caeser Mitchell Meyerbeer Tobani Wolo Arthur Crosby de Boven Shale E. Bach Tara de “Witt Central City Dell Wright The Arions

Arrival of Elks Reach Oshkosh and Nearby Cities

Green Bay lodge No 259 arrived in Oshkosh at 10 54 over the Northwestern road with about thirty Elks and Heynen's band. The Stevens Point delegation followed at noon over the Wisconsin Central with about sixty people and a band. Neenah Menasha sent boats with bands. Total Green Bay representation remained around forty.

Green Bay Lodge Wika Oshkosh Heynen Green Bay Stevens Point Wisconsin Central Road Neenah Menasha Elks

Festivities for Elks and Friday Elks events

Elks celebrate with a water carnival on the Fox and Lake Winnebago tonight with flotilla between Wisconsin Avenue and Algoma Street bridges. Steamer Annie M. hosts Elks with cards. Thistle hosts Liks and Indies with Elk accompaniment. Tomorrow features Elks picnic at Electric Park with balloon ascent theater and more. Ashigad Oshkosh baseball at 5:30, fire department run, and stereoscopic views by B F Huntley at Main and Algoma, shown at the German National Bank wall featuring officials and about 500 Elks.

Elks Fox’ River Winnebago Wisconsin Avenue Algoja Street Thistle Electric Park Fire Department B. F. Huntley Main Algoma German National Bank Elka

Smith Himebaugh Certland 5 Engagement Announcement

Smith Himebaugh and Mies Lorn M. Fimebaugh announce their wedding for this evening at eight o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Mr. Higa will officiate.

Certland Smith and Mies Lorn M. ‘Fimebaugh Mra. Demith City Mr. Higa

Trinity Parish Not Wavering Over Possible Secession

In Oshkosh a Fond du Lac paper cites Bishop C C Grafton noting Trinity Episcopal church and Rev John W Greenwood may not secede over broad church views. Greenwood insists Trinity has no plan to leave, remains independent, and will stay in the church of his fathers despite liberal views. he cites tolerance within the Episcopal body and notes past exoduses from low church factions.

Grafton Oshuvoat Ww. Greenwood Setti Oshkosh Trinity Sea City Greenwood Fond du Lac Newton Lester Trinity Parish Church of My Fathers

Milwaukee Elks Parade Arrives For City Welcome

About 130 Milwaukee Elks led by W. W. McIntyre and Exalted Ruler Rt. F. Witte arrived by special train around 10:20 AM. Mayor David S. Rose and Clauder’s band accompanied the contingent through Main Street to Elks Hall and the Tremont hotel, with a floral parade and audible serenade at the Daily Northwestern office.

Milwaukee Clauder Wisconsin Central Railroad Church Street Elks’ Hall Main Tremont Hotel Milwaukee Elks Tongine of Elks Joseph’ Clauder Une Elks Northwestern Pirotina Ceape Street Op Main

Fire at Badger Club Hall On South Main Street

Firefighters were called after midnight to a blaze at the Badger club hall on South Main Street. The fire started in a first floor toilet room likely from a broken gas jet by an intoxicated person. Water drowned the flames as holes were cut and gas turned off. only the section between the beams burned and the dance was halted.

South Main Street

Reported Hold-Up on Lower Waugoo Street

Police report a ten o’clock Tuesday episode on lower Waugoo Street where Samuel Luther and Miss Koehn were approached by a large man with a revolver who ordered them to surrender money. The couple fled, the assailant vanished, and police suspect it may have been a practical joke.

Samuel Luther Mins Koehn Waugoo Street Pollea

Police sought after Main Street carnival row in Oshkosh

Readers report a weekday disturbance on Main Street during the Elks carnival. groups of youths yelled remarks and wound twine around passers by especially girls, prompting calls for police presence and safer patrolling to prevent roughhouse and harassment. The Elks deny involvement in the mischief and distance themselves from the noise.

Elks Main Street Malin Milwaukee

Fifty Elks Sought to Aid Police at Main Street Fire Run

The mayor asks fifty Elks to assist police Friday evening in keeping Main Street clear during a fire run. The event promises excitement and danger unless the pavement is kept free of spectators. Ropes will block side streets to stop teams crossing Main Street.

Elks’ Club Elks

Municipal Court Hears Drunk and Disorderly Cases

In municipal court Edward Patton and Fred Marlin were arraigned on drunk and disorderly conduct. Fach was sent to the workhouse for eight days. Edna Jones pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct and paid fines and costs. Reagent fever and job-related notes appear in fragmented text.

Edward Patton Fred Marlin Fach Edna Jones

Wisconsin Elks Convene In Oshkosh For Annual Session

The Wisconsin Association of Elks held its annual meeting in Oshkosh. Delegates adjourned to Friday at 9 30 in Armory B to elect officers and pick the 1903 reunion site. Dues increases and an official Elk publication are among topics to be discussed. President A F Warden praised Oshkosh hospitality and noted Wisconsin hosts about four thousand Elks across twenty nine lodges.

Wisconsin Association of Elks Armory B Orlock In Co. B Armory Elka Wisconsin Elkdom Esquire J. A. Allo Ashland D. H. Walker Rhineland Jer L. P. Gilman Wausau M. H. Zacharias Orhkosh Bert Wil Hams George W. Levis Madgen W. F. Pflueger Manitowoc L. W. Koffman Green Bay John Kehler Kenosha R. S. Nitte Milwaukee G. B. Burrows Madison Josph- Spitz Appleson Elks Bert Williams George Lushet iMenasha George W. Upham Marshaéhd A.F. Warden Waukesha Association B. P.O Elks Hag Oshkosh Grand Lodge Ita

Probate actions settle wills and benevolent bequests in city

In probate court the will of Clara Ann Wheeler is admitted and property valued at 560 dollars is left to Lizzie Wheeler wife of Frank Wheeler of Grand Rapids after debts and costs. J H Jenkins executor report shows 360 dollar bequest paid to Anna Vogtman for services, with 100 dollars already paid, and remaining funds turned to the Ladies' Benevolent Society. The society receives proceeds from a house and lot sale and markers are placed at graves as provided.

Clara Ann Wheeler Lizzie Wheeler Frank Wheeler Grand Rapids Anna M. Vogtman Ladies’ Benevolent Society Misa

McDonald Damuth Nuptials Performed at Damuth Home

The wedding of Mr Claré R McDonald and Miss Nelle Maude Damuth was held last evening at the Bride’s parents home North Park Avenue at 3 30 with Rev Edward J H Smutt officiating Miss Lodia J McDonald was bridesmaid Edwin R Bornshind served as groomsman Miss Mac Peterson played the wedding march and a bridal song followed a wedding supper and social hour The couple are esteemed musicians with many friends who wish them happiness in marriage

Mac Peterson Plano

Oshkosh Yacht Club Sets Regatta Dates At Athearn Hotel

At a meeting of the Oshkosh Yacht Club held at the Athearn hotel this afternoon, members decided to hold the annual regatta on August 13, 14 and 15. The originally planned July 30, 31 and August 1 dates were dropped to fit with the club’s regatta schedule.

Oshkosh Yacht Club Athearn Oshwosh Yacht Club

Soldiers Wreck Saloon in Virginia Raid

A crowd of 140 soldiers from Fort Meyer Va wrecked James G Hearn s saloon at Rosalyn Va firing carbines and revolvers. The raid left one man wounded in what appeared to be an organized retaliation for a comrade s shooting.

Associated Prem Washington, D. C James G. Hearn Rosalyn Fort Meyer

Hanged for wife murder in jail yard execution

Tittsburgs Po June 24 The second execution this week occurred in the jail yard at 10 30 today Charles Davis a West Virginia negro was hanged for the brutal murder of his wife at their home in this city last December

Tittsburgs Po Charles Davis West Virginia

Barber Shotster Kills Man in Terre Haute Shop

In Terre Haute Indiana Terrell Lipton was shot and killed while sitting in his barber shop at Ehrman Gale Lipton had recently shot and seriously wounded Dan Watts. Officers are today hunting Watts for the crime. The story mentions a summer girl stowed away last winter.

Sigar Terre Haute Ind Ehrman- Gale Terrell Lipton Lipton Dan Watts Watts

Independent iron men plan $2 million Kessemer plant

Associated Press report from Youngstown dated June 26 states prominent independent iron manufacturers plan a new $2,000,000 Kessemer steel plant this city. The venture will be formed by men already connected with the local iron trade.

Associated Press Youngstown Kessemer Steel

City Items and Miscellaneous Books and Maps

Fragmented list notes where to buy miscellaneous books, pocket books and Catholic prayer books at Enatman's 119 Mary St specializes in reading materials. Mentions heating fishing and pleasure items and references Foster-Tothman in Willis WI with arrangements related to Omra Winneconne Noch Menasha and Appleton. Announces a new standard map of Winnebago County available for ferry and delivery by five dollars. lists services from Wicks Co. and talks of legal and real estate offices offering maps and resources.

Enatman’s Mary St Paritea Foster-Tothman Willis Omra Winneconne Noch Menasha Appleton Winne County

Wanted Housework Helper For Small Family

Help needed at 106 Park Street. Small family seeks a reliable person for housework duties. Wages negotiable. Apply in person to W H Boyd at the address given.

W. H. Boyd Mieke Onna Park Street

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