Nordheim Cottage Destroyed By Fire After Lamp Explodes
A small one story cottage owned by Louis Sherman on Ashland Avenue Nordheim burned to the ground at about two this morning after the lamp exploded. Sherman who lived alone escaped with only a trunk and a few clothes from his old country. No fire protection was available as the building lay outside city limits. George A Knaak and his company officers were guests at a lobster dinner at the Cafe Grand Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sherman
Ashland Avenue
Nordheim
Sherman
George A. Knaak
Sala
Gaea
Jefferson Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Jaber Warterl
Cafe Grand
Main Street
Stele & Sanford
North Fond du Lac youth charged with theft at Emma Schmidt Confectionery
Daniel Miller, named by police as the offender, was arrested by Assistant Chief Arthur H. Gabbert and Officer William Steinfort in North Fond du Lac after a 7 15 PM theft at 23 High Street. About $25 and a gold ring were taken from Mrs. Emma Schmidt's confectionery on Wind Street. The store clerk reported prior sightings and a later exit observed from the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Miller
North Fond du Lac
Arthur H. Gabbert
Wiliam Steinfort
Miller
Emma EE. Schmidt
High Street
Pa Hce
Schmidt
Toors
W. F. Doman
Man Arrested After Ride Across Interurban Cars
Police pursued a stranger after a theft report at Schmidt's store. The suspect, identified by Mrs Schmidt and others, boarded interurban cars, was tracked to Fond du Lac and Oshkosh, and arrested with $24.57 and a ring. He denied the charge, claiming residence in Pittsburgh and that he was in Fond du Lac. He faces municipal court with May 21 exam and $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Gabbert
Steinfort
Fond du Li
Stony Beach
North Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac
Tim
Milter
Oshkosh
Schmidt
Doman
J. W. Kircher
M. T. Battie
Pittsburg
Race Committee Meets for Oshkosh Power Boat Season
The Oshkosh Power Boat club race committee gathers at 7:30 PM at the Athearn hotel to map the summer program. Chairman Edward W. Paine leads committees including Warren G. Maxey Rex Hollister L. Frank Gates Samuel Loper William H. Kratsch and Commodore Co. W. George Everhart ex-officio. The first meeting of the season plans races and the season schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh Power Boat Club
Athearn
Edward W. Paine
Warren G. Maxey
Rex Hollister
L. Frank Gates
Samuel Loper
William H. Kratsch
Commodore Co .W. George Everhart
New Church Building Planned by First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church, in this city, will erect a new structure on its Broad and Light streets property rather than remodel the old building. A twenty-member general building committee, with subcommittees, endorsed the plan unanimously. The society has about 52 000 in pledges and property value, with substantial pending funds from subscriptions. Active committee members include G. M. Paine and J. P. Gould. advisory members feature Leander Choate and Edgar P. Sawyer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Broad Street
Light Street
Algoma Street
G. M. Paine
J. P. Gould
Moves Hooper
R. C. Brown
Luther Davies
Leander Choate
Edgar P. Sawyer
HL. Bacon
J. £. Morgan
C. W Davies
John West
M. Clark
Sinclair Milmland
F. Th. Clow
Lewis O. Atherton
George Merritt
H.C. Brown
Mrs . Brown
Mes
J. M Lrney
Rank Stein
Oshkosh Retail Merchants Meet Set for May 13 at Hiks Hall
The Oshkosh Retail Merchants Association announces a regular meeting at Hiks Hall on Wednesday evening May 13. Secretary Wussow will record minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh Retail Merchants Association
Hiks’ Hall
H.is
Wussow
Debaters Win Prizes at MCA Literary Society Meeting
The MCA literary society on Algoma Street held a debate on city government, awarding gold to C G Jensen and silver to His Roberts for top debaters. Leading debaters Jens Roberts Genske and Werner will speak at a May 24 banquet entertaining the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
M. Cy. A
Mons
Association
Algoma Street
George F. Werner
Bil Roberts
J. C. Genske
N. BP. Christensen
C. G. Jensen
L. H. Noordhoft
Roberts
Messrs
Jens Roberts
Genske
Werner
Local Notes on City Affairs and Civic Events
Ambulance takes Frank Norton of Medford from 1610 Oak Wis to St Marys hospital. Church Boys Brigade din ner, planned Main street march if fair weather. Frank Belver jailed eight days by Acting Municipal Judge Kaerner. Selver arrested for drunkenness. George Zideke fined after pleading guilty. Common council to meet. bid re advertisement for paying Jackson street asphalt delayed six weeks. Thomas Owens of Two Harbors visiting. private car Vermilion with family. High Cliff trip planned for June 12 with Leander Choate. Dehkernigh school ties to annual excursion via Sherwood cross country hike saves road travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norton
Medford
Wisconsin Central
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Boys’ Brigade
First Presbyterian Church
I Boys’ Brigade
Main ‘Street
Frank Belver
F. A. Kaerner
Selver
Magatz
Waugoo Street
George Zideke
Sixth Street
Doucherty
Zideke
Lord of Public Works
Jackson Street
Thomas Owens
Mion
Duluth & Iron House Railread
Tiuine
Vermilion
Wisconsin Central Road
Evan Owens
Gmnd
Margaret Whiting
Duluth
Arthur Zellmer
Robert Maag
High Cham
High Cliff
Shamer Leander Choate
Alonzo Mill
High Cliff Jpark
Dehkernigh
Mears Zellmer
Maag
Weenah
Sherwood
Tyre
Which Is Switch That Is The Question For The Woman
A woman with two shades of hair is asked which switch she prefers as the text asserts uniform pricing. The notice stresses equal coal price and service for all customers and implies consistency across buyers.
Short Notes From Oshkosh Society and Local Events
Mrs Merion Kelly visits friends in the city while Mr and Mrs Ralph Brainerd tour Milwaukee and Chicago. Phil H Sheridan Sewing society meets Thursday with Mrs Sutton and Fidelity club meets Wednesday with Mrs Boughton. The Ladies Aid society of St John’s Lutheran entertains at Mrs Fred Larsen’s home. Fraternal Brotherhood plans an evening at Weeden’s hall with dancing and refreshments. Oriental Chapter at Eastern Star to hold a box sale. Central Lyceum bureau manager Fret Pelham in town with entertainment committee. Dr C W Oviate and family move to Oviate farm on Lake Hutte des Morts north shore. Reed place becomes Oviate farm with improvements. Oshkosh Normal vs Lawrence University big baseball game today at Combination park at 4 15. Normatites expect little success due to poor weather. Martin Paterson of Fond du Lac visits Oshkosh. Fond du Lac considers testing all milk cows for tuberculosis, a move causing hardship for milkmen and echoed in Orhhurh and nearby cities. Wisconsin wide trend toward cow milk testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merion Kelly
Mis
Ralph Brainerd
Milwaukee
Chicago
Phil
H. Sheridan Sewing Society
Sutton
East Irving Street
Fidelity Club
Boughton
Elm Street
St. John's English Lutheran Church
Fred Larsen
Grand Street
Spruce
M. CG. A
First Congregational Church
C. W. Oviate
Oviate Farm
Lake Hutte Des Morts
Reed Place
Lindmark
Oshkosh Normal-Lawrence University
Combination Park
Lawrence
Martin Paterson
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Paterson
Peterson
Orhhurh
Wisconsin
Junked Local Classifieds Include Sales and Notices
Fragments show multiple sale notices for groceries and hardware, a touring car on sale, piano listings, job ads, legal notice from Winnebago County Court, and various public notices. Items mention Berlin Wisconsin contacts, Oshkosh listings, and notices about taxes and creditors and estate claims.
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Copenhagen
Louisa Sherman
Burns
Rantarea Me
Brill’s
Asc
Oshkosh Brewing Co
Bottling Dept
North Ford DU Lac
Algoma M. E
First Congregational
Cherce
Brepenm
Winmera
Hort Notes
Wegner Fuel Co
T. S. Whitely Co
Ingrain
Buderick
iTurn's
Ealing
Busiel Nord & Son
Sini
Boyd & Son
Patty Ation Rand
Thirte
Woodinas
Benet
Norm
Avenue
Suitab
Peter Thames
North Park Avenue
Vale
Wm. J. Ransom
Wis
Brockway Street
Winnebago County Court
Susan Fleming
Charles A. Fleming
Lugan Fleming
Kite
Tile
Tia Court
Osskosh
Northavestion Ok
Oshieash
Winnetagu
Courite
George Ft
Onike Apnen
George Te Hubbeare
Odikast
Sad
George Habhari
Dehkask
Said
Noevember
Northwester
Qehkesh
Mar
Cleveland
OS Torre Eh
Jagle Barber Shop
Ann Alur
Deter
Sears Gretier
Haverty
Geerst
Mages
New York
Main
Norreal School
M. B
Be Ville
Paris
Madison
Orthwestern Avenue
Wershington
Algoma Streets
Madison Street
Burtis GO
Main St
Rasmussen & Miller
Badger Concrete Co
Marion Silver
Mueller
Oregon Ste
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