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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
9
Fans expect a strong Oshkosh team as baseball excitement rises for the coming season. Local attention centers on the Wisconsin league schedules and home games at Memorial Day through Labor Day, with practice already underway and new players joining the club.
An 19th century Salem church service drew Mass participants as preachers urged heart religion and called for immediate conversion. The sermon warned of judgment and stressed repentance before the doors of salvation close, urging “Depart” to seek grace now.
The reader is presented with disjointed thoughts on punishment eternal life and obedience. It recalls Noah and the ark with mocking crowds doubting a flood and God’s judgment. The piece contrasts human disbelief with the belief in divine retribution and salvation.
Announcement from Sentile Warblexton notes Frances Simonds of Cronk ter and Mike A Simonds as the bride to be. The groom E A Sexton is described as the superintendent of a public utility in Washington. The couple plan to wed in the near future and the event is accorded with local family ties and school connections.
Knights of Winnebago Tent No 45 K C T M invite members to Thursday evening gathering with free Civetera small styles served.
The article notes Jones & bn Borde plan multiple speed boat builds for L. J. Monahan of Terinaat & x, including a 2 speed challenger around twenty feet, plus a Lipton cup challenger under construction for Commodore John McGuire of the Chicago Columbia Yacht Club. Carl Teexchamp works on a forty two foot trunk cabin cruiser for Lake Winnebagoe, hull nearly ready for paint. Edgar Alien Lynn of New York City funds the Southeastern Long Island Racing and will bring Eastern builders to review local shops end of month. Evan to visit the local shops late this month.
Art display at Plest Ward School drew about 24 attendees on Friday afternoon and evening. A reception committee hosted guests and well known city entertainers provided the entertainment. The program featured violin duets, vocal numbers, and remarks by Principal J. Bished. The event supported a plan to purchase pictures for the school and improve its art collection.
Deputy game warden Follett in a launch on the river Saturday reports observing a flotilla of geese migrating southward. He sighted near the river mouth within a hundred feet of rocks and noted stril fishing craft at work as the broad river opens to spring.
C A Coe Tr returns from Tehuantepec plantation and cites vast wealth potential in White Metrco style Mexico with lumbering prospects if Amber can be exported. He warns that unlimited capital and existing transport gaps hinder new ventures in the region’s development and construction sector.
A head on collision between a passenger and a freight train near a siding injured several men including two Oshkosh residents. D Paine of She Nusinwem Thrasher company reported minor bruises. engineer Frank Stock of Green Bay suffered a fractured leg. Others, including Walter Mar Un of Milwaukee and C A Budlong of Marinette, sustained minor injuries.
The Paine Lumber company beat Company B 5 to 2 in an indoor baseball game Saturday night. Captain Paine denied a rumor that outsiders played under the Paine name, confirming it was the regular team. The win does not alter the league standings as posted in the winter schedule.
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh is slated for a fond du lac bout next Thursday evening facing either Highard Ferrell or Mark Anderson, both Chicago fighters. Anderson has trained with Hugo Kelly. Weigh-ins set at 2?1?4 pounds. March 27 at Appleton McGoorty meets Jack Bennett, heavier by about nine to ten pounds.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia to restore energy, mood, and productivity. It claims digestive enzymes and herbs aid digestion, promises a fresh start, and offers a free sample by mail from F A Street Co at 150 Stuart Building, Marshall, Kansas.
The Oshkosh Maennerchor plans to attend the Saengerfest in Fond du Lac July 21 and 22. The program features seven male choirs, a mixed choir, and four children’s choirs with 500 singers expected, including 100 women. George Urban leads, Milas Deliah Henney is soloist, and a 25-piece orchestra provides accompaniment.
The Lawrence University Glee club passed through the city at noon en route to Omro for an evening performance. Led by William Harper, the group is praised as its best yet and includes reader John Seeman Garnes. A southern tour is planned, visiting major cities, with a northern trip to follow after a short break.
Local notes list Alfred T. Jones visiting Oshkosh from Berlin and Jules M. Parmentier from Green Bay. Visits include Mrs E N Daniel and Mrs E S Hinman. church society gatherings. George Sim of Waupaca greeting friends. and a G A R social. Ice-breaking crews operate on shaded streets as crews remove solid ice.
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