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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

2

Deny Railway Sale Sparks Confusion Across Lines

A Bevin report claims the Wirebage Praction company intends to purchase the Chicago, Milwaukee and Ph Tey line part and push a plan to link the St Paul to Winneconne routes. Lt and agents discuss bridge costs while Colenel Weed and George Anderson deny firm action. Officials from Oshkosh and Winneconne attend a tour but no formal agreement is reached.

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Hardship to blind boy sparks city alleyway debate

A tangled speech accuses officials of blocking a blind boy's livelihood by enforcing sidewalk ordinances. The author defends small vendors, arguing the city harms the impoverished while merchants profiteer, urging lawful remedy and accountability for the ex official and council.

Boxing Show Planned in Oshkosh This May 20 Night

Promoters in Oshkosh announce a boxing show on May 20 featuring Eddie McQuarty against either Meha of Milwaukee or Jack Morgan in a main bout with Indian Joe Grege at Milwaukee serving as a gauge. Morgan’s potential venue in London Near Valuathas is awaited as bets on the stronger fighter are wagered. show plans hinge on the outcome of the Milwaukee card.

Kivan Oshkesth Eddie McQoarty Meha Milwaukee Jack Morgan Indiamaalla Oubkoth Joe Grege Morgan Ian Tighter Venute Morgan London Valuathas Beaton Rivk

Young hunter Andrew Halter Jr dies at 12 in California

Andrew Halter Jr son of Andrew Halter Sr died of pneumonia in Denver at age about 12. He spent years in Reading and later moved to Hedding to mine, survived by parents two sisters and two brothers, with gun prowess noted from childhood including a famed deer shot at Caw Creek dragging the carcass to camp.

Tuladar Redd Cal Andrew Hatter Bor Denver Steen Thin City Hedding My. Jjuligete God White Ile Lin Andrew Hatter. Jr Yen Redding Hanter Robin Hood Dankel Hoont Rpany City Spartaman Andrew Halter, Jr A. C. Hulter Quart, Hill Mining Company Caw Creek Ro Mountain Jie Davy Crockett

Track Drain Works On Main Street Planned

City crews lay track drains on Main Street to manage surplus water. A drain has been completed between the tracks of the Winnebago Traction Company in front of the Con-

City Nubile Works Main Street Winnebago Traction Company Con

Boiling Postum Creates Rich Coffee Like Breakfast Drink

The ad explains boiling Postum for 15 minutes to produce a breakfast drink with a dark seal brown color that lightens to golden brown after cream is added. It suggests boiling enhances color, flavor, and food value, likening it to Old Gov't Java coffee blends.

Drainage drains at National Union bank area described

A local report notes temporary drains now in place before the National Union bank to relieve flooding on the grade. iron plates four inches wide span the track with about twenty holes across the rail distance. Public Works sketched alternative drains but no castings have been produced for testing.

Tinental Clothing House National Union Bank Board of Public Works

Fire From Spontaneous Combustion Warned By Officials

Fire officials warn that spontaneous combustion of oily rags and burlap can start fires. A recent case at the Morgen residence showed rags soaked in oil smoked and burned a basket and porch. Chief Braver describes simple tests with burlap oil and lampblack to demonstrate the hazard. An Oshkosh man reportedly used a burlap roll with oil to heat a cold room, starting a fire while he slept.

Misaydia Morgen T. Ro Morgan Fracidin Avenue R. A. Braver Oshkosh Hlakes

Report of Registrar Vital Statistics April Summary

The April monthly report by local registrar Dr. H. Brodie shows 64 births and 35 deaths, with births outpacing deaths from March. There were 9 serious accidents, 15 marriages, and 3 contagious disease cases including two scarlet fever and one diphtheria.

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Finger Amputation After Cable Hoist Accident

John Osewald, a German city employee, lost the end of a finger while removing a cable across Main Street to support a Welcome sign. At work with a block and tackle, his finger was caught in a pulley, resulting in a painful injury.

John Osewald Main Street Osewald Alain Street

Fargo man in city on business guest of sister

J B Juneau of Fargo North Dakota is in the city on business and staying with his sister Mrs J E Sanders. A marriage license was issued by County Clerk J J Fisher to John J Babier and Anna Knack both residents of this city.

J. B Juneau Fargo N. D 3. E. Sanders J. J. Fish John J. Babier Anna Knack

Merchants Excursions From Oshkosh to Berlin and Omro

The Oshkosh Steamboat Co announces Monday departures for Omro Eureka and Berlin at noon, Berlin to Oshkosh Tuesday at 7 am arriving 11:30 am, return 4 pm. Saturday trips to Calumet Harbor Brothertown and Stockbridge start 6 am with Oshkosh return at 10 am and 8 pm arrivals. For more details call No 2 Main Street office.

Omro Eureka Berlin Oshkosh Oshikosh Calumet Harbor Brothertown Stockbridge Main Street Oshkosh Steamboat Co

Local social notes and gatherings in Oshkosh area

Mrs B H A Williams and son Richard return from visits to Minneapolis and St Paul. Ladies Aid of Second M E church to meet at Mrs W W Wilson's home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C A Wakeman host Sandwich Club Friday. Club was hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Barnes last Friday. A birthday surprise for John Nimmer at Nebraska Street with games and refreshments. Oshkosh Declave No 75 Royal League card party the evening at Odd Fellows hall with six prizes including emblems. refreshments and dancing to midnight.

sMrs B. H. A Williams Richard Otter Street Minneapolis St. Paul Ladies’ ‘Aid Society Second M. OE W. W. Wilson Ainnesota Street C. A. Wakeman Jackson Street Cluo Fred Barnes John Nimmer Nebraska Street Charles Levenhagen Cug Hoeft A. Farber Alice Lenora Nim Elsie Wojal Eva Albert Toepfer Anderson J. E. Mallory Florence Starkweather George Young le K K. Bronson

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Chemists

Eminent analytical chemists certify Chamberlains Cough Remedy contains no narcotics. It is described as safe harmless and best for coughs, colds, and croup. Available from all druggists.

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