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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
3
A vessel named Leander Choate is nearing completion at Lone Shipbuilder George C. Tyan's yard. The ship is expected to be seaworthy by tomorrow as final fittings and deck work proceed amid brisk activity.
Kinoployes of Winnebago Traction Company display improved personal appearance Sunday with all staff on duty in new uniforms and caps. The change aims to present a uniformed, professional image. observers notice the splendor and color matching.
A waterspout moved along the river near Wisconsin avenue bridge for about a minute before dissipating. A lumber pile tipped and a board blew over as the storm's gusts hit Oshkosh, with barometer readings indicating tornadic potential and forecasts of possible tornado activity. The sky darkened, clouds whirled, thunder rumbled, and showers followed through the evening.
Jupiter Innestius wished to spare Oshkosh the storm and diverted it elsewhere. He viewed the city as fair and named for an honest Indian chief and kept the weather from harming the place.
Edgar P. Sawyer president of Oshkosh Cas Light Co plans a grand English Gothic residence at Algoma and West Algoma streets. The 3 story, 100 by 70 foot 20 room brick and Bedford stone house will feature a billiard room bowing alleys ballroom and electric elevator. Architect William Waters directs carpentry by Anton Miller and mason Meyer & Son.
The Business Men's bowling league will wrap up this week at Ideal alleys. On Wednesday Greenings face Northerns for third place. Thursday Russets challenge Baldwins in their final game, with Baldwins favored for first and Russets for second. Sixty-two men entered the team tournament, with first rounds completed Monday night.
The Grand Opera House hosts Van Dyke and Batenco with engagements for the week. Large audiences witnessed a performance of The Embezzier last night and tonight features Carmela by Ethel May. The company plans continuous showings with afternoon and evening performances through the week.
The Bijou this week presents a varied bill with Miss La Crandall the bounding wire queen, dancer Floyd Mack, the three Lyres in comedic musical action, and George Malchow singing a sentimental number. A dramatic piece A Daughter of the Gods provides theatrical variety while moving pictures and an orchestral selection from The Burgomaster round out the program.
A garbled 19th century reader note praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve from California writer Charles F. Blabs. It claims two September years yielded to no other treatment and cites a guarantee at J. Bauman.
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