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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

10

Oshkosh Declamatory Contest Honors Three Young Winners

Esther Beebe took first place, Thela Johns second, and Maria Riordan third in a Friday evening declamatory contest at Oshkosh high. The event honored three outstanding young speakers in a lively school gathering.

Esther Beebe Thela Johns Maria Riordan Oshkosh High

Selections Impress At Oshkosh High School Declamation Contest

Contest judging featured Miss Beebe Miss Johns ing Miss Retofan and Miss Henderson with Prof Earl Clemans and Principal Edward Sheldon as judges. The event was delayed by a storm preventing a third judge from arriving. The league contest is planned for around April 20.

Josephine Henderson Earl’ Clemans Edward E. Sheldon Omro Oshkosh

Severe Ice Storm Strikes City Causing Major Damage

A late Friday storm coated streets in ice and caused extensive damage across the city. Telegraph lines and electric wires suffered outages while fires sparked at the home of Rev. A. Wibbert on Oregon Street, severely damaging the residence.

Plate Fee A. Wibbert Ore~ Gon

Phillips Jr. recovering after pleurisy operation

Reports from St Marys hospital say M C Phillips Jr is doing well and hopes are entertained for immediate recovery. He underwent a Thursday operation for pleurisy which followed and complicated a double pneumonia. He has rallied from the operation and today his symptoms are favorable.

St. Mary's Hospital M. C. Phillips, Jr

First Congregational Sunday School Buys 200 Song Books

Two hundred copies of a hymn book were purchased for use in the First Congregational Sunday School. They were used for the first time last Sunday and promise to give excellent satisfaction.

Congregational Sunday School

Arions Engage Charles F Bauer to Lead Sunday School Orchestra

The Arions engage Charles F Bauer to direct the newly formed Sunday school orchestra. Tunes described as bright and well suited for young people, with the ensemble aiming to adapt to current issues and educate youths. A herd of forty two cows of Jahn is mentioned in passing.

Charles F. ‘Bauer The Arions Jahn

Oshkosh district contest set for Friday at Normal school

The Oshkosh district contest will be held Friday evening April 24 at the Oshkosh Normal school. The winner advances to the state declamatory meet. Ryf Jr of Oshkosh has been tested and is in excellent health along with BPA Faust. FW Franz of Tomah visited Oshkosh, and James L Stone of Ripon was an Oshkosh visitor. Mrs Andrew Anderson on Jackson Street road received a birthday surprise with a noon interurban ride and dinner. baskets of food were brought by about a dozen friends. Arthur Froether celebrated his birthday with games and visitors including Martha Clara Froether and several Smiths Nim mers and Sawal family members. Murray Hunt society to meet next Monday afternoon with Mrs J H Merritt.

Oshkosh Normal School Ryf, Jr Oshkosh Faust Franz Tomah Wis James L.' Stone Ripon Andrew. Anderson Jackson Street Martha Clara Froether Clara Frieda Alma Smith Alcina Lydia Erna Nimmer Anna Linda Sawa Elsie le Borde Edward Albert Ahswede Arthur Patzlaf William Floether Edward Gumz Emil Zilz Charles Borchard Benjamin Farber Carl Abraham Harry Secheberdat Murray Hunt Society J. H. Merritt Harry Robinson Prospect Avenue George Gitkress Quonto Marie Eleanora_ Fenrich Httle William Fenrich Daly Street St. Mary's Church Riverside Cemetery Ned Toffee Board of Public Works Dale School Willian Waters Jerome Muller Miller Casper Fluor J. Mallery Frayeract Arid Son Floor Congregational

Local Market Ads and Notices Show Mixed Goods and Services

A crowded classified page lists pure goods for sale and services including shoe shining at Henry Gribler’s parlour, piano for sale and exchanges, real estate loans, room rentals, and a major cream and cake demonstration at Ras mussen Miller. Various lost items, wanted notices, and farm listings populate the page with names, places, and prices.

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