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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
3
Veteran banker Russell fell down stairs at a church while leaving a service. He sustained injuries to his back and ribs and was treated at home. doctors placed a plaster cast and planned further exams. Russell regained consciousness later, and a marriage announcement for a nearby Appleton couple followed.
United at Appleton wedding reported for Ernest J. Werner of Appleton and Mica Mabel L Groth of Ute City. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday with both families noting the union.
Tomorrow marks St Patrick’s Day with green emblems and festive observances. The piece notes Irish pride in Oshkosh and celebrations across cities, including dancing parties and cross national appreciation for the patron of Ireland.
A property owner accuses officials of tolerating a dumping ground at the foot of Bowen Street and calls on the mayor board of public works and wardmen to take action. He says prior notices have been ignored and vows to pursue proper authority to resolve the issue.
The article notes no organized celebrations in Oshkosh while Catholic parishes with Irish populations plan services and events. St Peter’s on High Street announces an eight o’clock mass and an elaborate evening program, and St John’s on Thirteenth Street holds masses at nine in the morning and 7:29 in the evening, not tied to a special St Patrick observance. A public health concern is raised about conditions at the foot of Bowen Street, with calls for investigation and potential impact on property and city settlement.
Edward Balch Barr resigns as a reporter for The Daily Northwestern to enter the secretary field. Wallace Meyer succeeds him, a Oshkosh High School graduate living at 433 Thirteenth Street. Barr served four years at the Northwestern, starting at the Normal School and later covering police duties.
A speaker who has shown many photographs from this country to the public using a stereopticon plans another, longer trip next summer. He will travel through a largely unexplored region to gather more lecture material.
Fire crews responded to a suspected blaze at the Universalist church on Church Street after a small barn fire on Oak Street. they found only smoke from the furnace, vented through the heating system, causing no damage.
Calumet County files a claim with Oshkosh City Clerk D Witcel for 202.53 on behalf of Brothertown and Winnebago County. The claim seeks funds for care of members of the family of James Simons who are said to have resided in Oshkosh.
The document outlines assistance to a local family from April 3, 2595 to fall 1567 or winter 187-1998. Oshkosh was notified on April 1% 196 of this aid, with prior residence at 2 South Main Street. The tally went through Calmmet county to County Clerk J. J. Fish and City Clerk Dan Witzet. The matter will be heard at the next common council meeting.
Neenah defeated Appleton in a mile contest Sunday at Century Roller Rink. Teams were Bonnie Prange and John Caine for Neenah against Frank Steidl and Charles Tracey for Appleton. An accident on the second lap slowed Appleton but the race remained exciting.
The Wie Sin Man Free Employment bureau under Henry Schreiber summoned twenty five men for farm work last week, seeking a score more for agricultural labor.
A farmer reports many applicants for work but notes only about fifteen to twenty for men and thirteen for women and girls. He says some men prefer city life over farm positions and during the past week he received several applications from women for positions, while not all applicants accept farm work.
Saturday marked the opening of B. Frank's new clothing store at 122 Main Street. The interior features quarter sawed oak fixtures in mission style, white walls and ceilings, wall cabinets for wares, central display tables, floral arrangements, and Arion orchestra music for the event. The shop specializes in men's clothing and furnishings.
OCR fragment references old IX One Day Syrup Tablets with unclear context and details. The legible text hints at product names but provides no full sentence or definite facts. Further readable content is needed to form a proper summary.
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