Local notes from the Daily Northwestern June 28 1962
Short agtes and visits across Wisconsin and Illinois as residents travel to events in Fond du Lac Madison La Crosse Oshkosh and Chicago. Names include Gedtke Sabin C Babcock Zoe Charbonneau Tessie Campbell Eva Marcoe Nellie McCarthy Mark Havanaugh Pauline Slefert Gtto Krause Erther Dunck McHa Dunck Mr and Mrs Harrington F C Walker Edward Grassier Phillip Heck Conrad Schmitt Pollock Minnie Heck and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedtke
Sabin
St. Paul
Ortay
High Street
St. Marys Hopital
Mark Havanaugh
Standard Ol Company
Eau Claire
Wasjan Oshkosh
Pauline Slefert
Chicago
Erther Dunck
McHa
Bothi
Milwaukee
Myrtle Street
B. B. Andrews
Bessie
Madison
Belvidere
la Crosse
F.C. Walker
Mt. Vernon Street
Edward Grassier
Phillip Heck
Conrad Schmitt
A. Pollock
Minnie Heck
Thrilled crowds witness dramatic Oshkosh fire department run
A grand public fire run ending the Oshkosh Elks convention drew massive crowds. Chief Brauer led a spectacular display through Main Street with eight apparatus. The timed run lasted 55 to 58 seconds per unit, drawing cheers as green and gray teams battled brick pavement and hills, with one minor blaze incident but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Irving
Mulva
Fifty Elks
Traction Company
Malin Street
Brooklyn
Thomas Roche
Brauer
North Park Avenue
Chief Brauer
Polk Street
State Street
St. the Gray
Phoenix Engine House
Brooklyn House
Ohio
Paine Lumber Company
Paine Enine
Henry Warren
la France
Foster-Lothman Company
Radford Brothers
Doe
Wiliamson & Lipbey
Ellis
Plains
Howard
Made Fast Mile Wisconsin Central Tests New Engine
Wisconsin Central crews recount a test run between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac aboard Engine 267, with Engineer Robert Beck and Fireman E D Krueger aboard. Menzel of American Locomotive rode the throttle, reaching 62 seconds for a mile, and noting faster runs possible as the train neared Van Dyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
Recon
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Robert Beck
E_ D. Krueger
A. R. Kipp
Willett
W. G. Menzel
American Locomotive Company
Brooks Works
Central
North Fond du Lac
van Dyre
van Dyne
Gordon's Blow-Out Honors Dr W A Gordon at Lakefront Illumination
Elk members praised Dr W A Gordon of Winnebago for his generosity during a water carnival flotilla near the Northern State Hospital as decorated boats returned. Two giant bonfires lit the scene while 200 lanterns stretched along the lakeshore with red fire on the docks, creating a brilliant display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gordon
Winnebago
Northern State Hospital
Gordon
Oshkosh
Elka
Neenah
Arrests in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Vagrancy Case
Frank Reed is formally charged with vagrancy in Fond du Lac, suspected of crime, claiming Fond du Lac residence and Oshkosh visit for an Elks reunion unknown to him. Hubert J. Stanton, described as a cripple, was jailed for vagrancy and discharged after promising to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reed
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Elks
Hubert J. Stanton
Wallace Circus to Exhibit Here Monday July 7
Contracts completed for the Wallace circus exhibition in this city on Monday July 7. The show proclaims itself as an unmatched amusement enterprise with top equipment, extensive zoological displays, and ix performances. No expense is spared to secure the best in all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Circus
America
Wallace Show
Iself
The Poet of the Sierra Reimagined in Sarshx Exchange
A fractured excerpt shows Joaquin Miller mispronounced as The Post of the Sarahs and The Saharas of the Serious. The exchange treats Miller’s title with impartial whimsy, blending regional legends with playful misnaming of a famed poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaquin Miller Doegy
Sierra
Saharas
Grape-Nuts Helps Seneca Falls Student Improve Health
A Seneca Falls lawyer student recounts health problems from law study and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring stomach comfort, mental clarity, and energy. After starting the cereal, his blood and complexion improved, and he achieved greater study progress. Postum Co. Battle Creek supplied the free recipe book with each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Falls
New York
Brent
Tanner
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Oshkosh Elks Carnival Sparks City Decor Bright Electric Display
Merchants lavishly decorate Main Street for the Elks state convention in Oshkosh with extensive purple and white themes. Electric lighting dazzles as stores, saloons, and dry goods houses show elk emblems, arches, and neon signs while the Milwaukee traction company powers the display, aiding the city’s grand welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Mmit
Maintrees
Milwaukee
Main Street
Revere
Joseph Thalhofer
John Bishopberger
B. Pr. O. BE
H. C. Roenlts
Horn’s Drug Store
Naiga
Edward Wickert
Badger
Elks
F. A. Plummer
F. H. Josslyn
Guenther’s
Ateth & Lake
John V. Bunn
Colorado
George Haverty
Quinn & Rogge
Jones Dry Goods Company
Continental Clothing House
White Swan
Paul Rehdeln
Elkham
Harry Maxwell
Boothiike
KE. P.O. E
Birely & Son
Ellis
Busy Bee
Burtis Hardware Company
Onkea
Honglin
Winnebago Traction Company
Meter Electrical Construction Company
Ita
May Reid Goes To Jail In Insurance Fraud Case
Ella May Taylor the Indian medicine lecturer was sentenced by Judge Sutherland to not less than three nor more than four years and five months in Auburn prison for filing a false proof of insurance. An appeal was noted and a certificate of reasonable doubt would be sought next week. The fire occurred December 3 as she claimed the lamp exploded while she worked on a dress pattern, prompting investigators to probe similarities with a Buffalo fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Wifa
Ela May
Ella May Etd
Elia May Taylor
Sutherland
Auburn
Ford
May
Tiny worlds in space stir thoughts of many planets
The article surveys asteroid belts between Mars and Jupiter, noting over 20 small bodies discovered, with some theories on their origin. It discusses their tiny sizes, wide orbits, and the nebular hypothesis, including details on orbital eccentricity and inclination, and mentions Ceres as a notable discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
Jupiter
Heraclél
Here
Leavenworth
Solar System
Bode
Olvera
Aingle
Olber
Earth
Astronomen
Mars
Plaxzi
Aatar
Wollaston
What the Minee Makes
Analyzes wages of anthracite miners with differing figures from operators and miners. Cites full time vs actual days worked, averaging about fifteen days per month. Includes historical wage data from Pennsylvanian bureau of mines and other sources for 1898–1901 and a miner’s family budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanian Bureau of Mines and Mining
Peter Roberts
Ray
John McDowall
Canada's Crops Show Best Conditions Yet for June
Reports from across Canada say crop conditions are the best for this period. Ontario reports winter wheat in strong, healthy forward condition. Manitoba grain is developing splendidly with a potential record crop. Winnipeg estimates hard wheat yield at 70,900,000 bushels for Manitoba and the northwest. Railways optimistic about strong earnings ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutletin Prees Association
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Ontario
Maniitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Northwest Territories
Master toolmaker Duane H. Church reshapes American watchmaking
The article profiles Duane H. Church, a quiet New England innovator whose automations and machines transformed US watchmaking. From itinerant beginnings in St Paul to mechanical superintendent, he redesigned processes, cut material costs, and produced over 150 name-bearing watchmaking machines. His influence outpaced patenting as he advanced beyond peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liftle
America
Duane H. Church
Prince Henry of
Prussia
New England
Church
St. Paul
Gridley
West
Chicago
Mr. Church
Peruna Cures Old Catarrh Says Soldier of Fortune
An 71 year old reader testifies Peruna cured deafness breathing trouble and throat inflammation from systemic catarrh. He took three bottles and felt ten years younger with improved appetite and energy. Other testimonials include a 83 year old who claims relief from stomach pains and restored vigor after Peruna use. The notice invites readers to request a free booklet from The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pernna
Perris
Robert Metters
Murdock, Bass”Co
Neb
Perana Medicine Co
Corlurmbus, O
Life in ill health and stubborn work ethic noted
The subject has suffered long illness and nearly been an invalid. He takes breakfast in bed, goes to his works, then home to bed, and never travels due to heart trouble. Despite doctors urging stop, he continues working. Success for July.
The Gowning of Women in Spring Fashion
A spring meditation on spring gowns and the joy of seeing well dressed women. The essay praises dainty frocks in silk or muslin as brightening the world and notes that personal grooming is a duty beyond mere self pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woma
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Edward Baird
Amorg
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Racine
Til
May Reid
Atte Yormer
Heperta
Lonsdale
Lonsdal
Peter Hoffman
Kylertown
R. Peter Hoffman
China
Japan
Wing Kee & Co
Church Street
Boston
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Ccenece
India
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