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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

5

Auto Cases Dropped and Court Schedule in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin district court discharged several auto case defendants including W J Campbell and Leo Mr Kane for regular district attorney review. Nolle prosequi entered in a speeding case. Several cases were postponed or transferred as 14 of 24 on the trial calendar stood for further action with May and June dates listed for remaining proceedings and hearings.

Dapaptaat Wiens State of Wisconsin W. J. Campbel Leo James Ve Mulen W. J. Foulkes Pho Cage The Litts of Giio Slobold John Bowker Wisalag State of Wisconsin Mo EL Har Hett Neenah Juallee Caig Fouravero Anna EB Iteed Leals RU. Finckett W. Brews Orpont Aiay Td Roeder Teh Lea Frieterich Caio Meentzen Julia A. Meentzen Luther Davies Mutual Hos Aurve Life Insurance Company Dunce John J. Tiss

Unclear fragment reports fuel plant incident and engine issue

Fragmentary text describes a gasoline paging operation at a cold storage plant on State Street between Utter and Coupe streets. Mentions engine malfunction from imperfect combustion and a saluted lurker near the Fox River mouth with no damage reported.

State Street Utter Coupe Streets

Farrell Will Pitch Opening Game For Gronadas

Farrel l will start on the mound for Gronadas in the season opening game. He arrived with John F Lurle to prepare, after a long tour from Freeport, showing strong form in recent exhibitions. Lurle witnessed the Ovhkodt Indians win last Sunday in Picaport, confirming Farrells readiness for Wednesday. Manager Hubears wife is seriously ill in Roghton, WL, prompting temporary shift of duties to Converse during this period.

John F. Lurle Thin City Wiscoraln-llindiy Picaport Ovhkodt Indians Warrell Niagara College Farrell Lari Oreder Freeport Hubear Roghtont Trockford Treeport

Will to be Probated in Probate Court

Petition filed in probate court by Thomas Ryan seeking admission to probate of the will of the late Allen F P Batite. The petition alleges the only heir is a brother named MT. Dintty of the city, and that Ryan is named as executor.

Thomas Ryan Batts MT. Dintty Thie

Noise triggers Street neighborhood alarm in early morning

Loud, irregular reports like shotgun blasts shattered calm on State Street around 10 a.m. Residents rushed outside seeking cause. Theories ranged from a murderous attack to a mad dog incident, with speculation even touching a local farm and a deceased person’s estate. The text also mentions a petition due in June.

Northwestern

Illness of William Wakeman Shocks Local Family

William Wakeman aged 21 West Irving Street is seriously ill with complications from Taight's disease and heart trouble. His condition has caused deep concern among his family. Mr Wakeman, once in the neat business here, is brother of Charles A. Wakeman of Jackson Street.

William Wakeman West Irving Street Taight Mr Wakeman Charles A. Wakeman Jackson Street

Local notes from Oshkosh area and court calls

Rahri Colts beat Fox Ttver Cubs 12 to 6 on Sunday in a baseball game. Orioles defeat Labluft Cotts 11 to 10 at Park School grounds. Free Employment Bureau reports 23 men and boys and 13 women and girls placed in pavilions last week under superintendent Henry Schreiber. Federal building court to examine rural free delivery callists on Saturday after preliminary papers filed. Marriage licenses issued to Farrow Jansen, Reed Lerch, Wovenberg Vargo, Kurtz, and May Waites. An exhibitor in crisis seeks store opening permission for water breaks or tannths. James toyn exposition stock being closed out. previously in Kenosha. William Potts arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. fined $4 and costs. Mrs. Torreyson visiting. Schinfeld promoted to assistant treasurer of Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR. Jerome Meintinger disappearance investigated. boy 15 years old missing with schoolmate. Rural life notes and local quips conclude.

Rahri Colts Fox Ttver Cubs Orioles Labluft Cotts Park School Wurseuisin Free Employment Bureau Henry Schreiber J J Fish Robert Farrow Anna Jansen Freddie L. Reed Mary Lerch William E. Wovenberg Millie Vargo Oshkosh Samuel B. Kurtz Cty Neensh South Main Street Patver Toon Hey Coats da MM Torreyson Prospect Avenue Ro Stiofield Brooklyn Mr. Schifield Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad New Yor Jerome Meintinger Leo Th Meintinger Si Wangey Street Savage

Paper Price Claim and Company Power Testimony

Washington May 18 A Whitcomb head of the manufacturing department of the International Paper company testified before a House committee on wood pulp and print paper pricing. He said 150 dollars per 100 pounds is fair and that the 250 dollar price jump was the extreme, with no intention to push to three cents a pound. He noted the company borrowed 5 million to build machines and that funds were used to reimburse treasury costs and construction accounting.

Press Washington, D. C W. A. Whitcomb International Paper Company Whitcomb Clossifiel Count Hesala Man Mr. Whitcomb Lmne Mikeness Mir Norris Norris Hefar Hudson River Mills Palmers Falls N.Y Arthur T. Safford Lowell Mass Locks and Coast Company Mace Harvard

Oshkosh Transient Merchant License Fee Questioned

The license fee for transient merchants in Oshkosh is $25 a day and he calls it prohibitive. Howard Jenkins A B Hooper and George Buckstaff returned from trout fishing with good catches. Hooper and Buckstaff fished at Waudamae while Jenkins went to Miller's preserve on the Pine River catching speckled trout weighing one and a half and one and three quarters pounds respectively. Ashtech in time may save nine but won’t always patch up a quarrel. The only way to win a lawsuit is to keep out. Guard your family health with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Sold by all druggists.

Oshkosh Howard Jenkins A. B. Hooper George Buckstaff Hooper Mr. Buckstaff Wautomaé Mr. Jenkins Pine River Ashtech Quarrel Chamberlains

Local Ads Bundle With Rentals and Trades

A collage of early 20th century classifieds lists real estate for bakery and meat market use at Corner of Scott and Central Arennés, plus carpentry and metal roof work by Peter Thomas. It also includes auctions, theatre opening, autos for sale, job wants, rentals, household items, and lost and found notices across Oshkosh Wisconsin. Numerous listings mention Main Street, Polk Street, Fulton Street, and Park Street with various contact names and numbers.

Scott Street Arennés Luscher Main Street Opera House Square Peter Thomas St Highth Street Oshkosh Wis Athearn Hotel Gem Theater Moving Picture and Illustrated Oregon Street Fulton Street Polk Sten Aey Central Avenue Polk Street Main Jackson Street Park Street Bean Ed Robins Liberty Street Chicago Nce Otter Street Jenson Steve East Irving Street Bach Charles Richter East Lincoln Avenue Church Wisconsin Algoma Street A. Streich & Bro Co Eighth Street A. Comte

Pearl Wire Cloth for Doors and Windows

A beautiful silver gray wire cloth for doors and windows which lasts longer than ordinary cloth and is more attractive. Made from special steel wire it is firmer and should be used where a fine job is desired. Genuine Pearl has a copper edge and is available only at this store.

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