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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
4
Washburn sheriff reports two prisoners brought to the city today after a local incident. A man is believed to be involved and the case is under investigation with statements collected from witnesses.
A fragmented notice notes bankruptcy and a voluntary petition with creditors to be notified. The document mentions a settlement offer of twenty five cents and references a program copy for the twenty first annual reunion of the Fourteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry to be held in Chilton on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 10 11 12.
A clipped Northwestern clipping reports calls for city action to purchase a street flusher. The meeting agenda includes addresses by Capt. A. G. Dingmore of Waupaca, Capt. F Magdeburg of Milwaukee, and Grace Magdeburg Buckley, daughter of the regiment. Veterans Spink and Powers, recently arrived from Fond du Lac, may attend.
A large attendance is expected for the opening baseball game at Waite City. A parade will precede the event, starting at 1:30 PM from Main and Irving, marching to Ninth and Oregon, then Fifteenth Street. Wisconsin Illinois league officials Charles Moll and Joseph O'Brien are anticipated to attend.
The Indians completed a flawless infield sequence against the Freeport crowd roaring in disbelief. Warren tossed to Groh who covered first as a runner veered home on a tight play. Groh then fielded and Mashinsky delivered the out at home to seal the fragile lead as fans raged. The Indians, 386- and headed to face the Senators with strong support behind them.
Mrs AG West Irving Street Van Vieet dies suddenly of apoplexy at age eighty eight at the home of her daughter in Irving Street. She was born October 14, 1830 in Monmouth Ohio and lived with her husband and two daughters. Funeral held at Bilslith Street Lutheran church with Rev officiating. Many attendees and floral offerings. Pallbearers listed. Interment in Lutheran cemetery south of the city.
In Oshkosh today a municipal court adjourned after a morning session noting a Black Whit farmer facing charges. Over 100 local shoppers attended a reg ersion event while multiple items referenced residents from Chicago and nearby towns. Mabel Longworth, daughter of Ralph and Mrs Longworth, Walnut street, died Monday at age given, funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev John W Green officiating at Riverside.
The thrift minded note praises a new product called PLE with a one cent price rise and a promise of acid protection and a two free sample offer. Grocers report rapid price increases and customer approval while a misleading market claim draws reader attention. A local reader warns about a disruptive church incident and a home remedy ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar appears.
A brief note on coal sizing for boilers and heaters. It outlines that coal size should match boiler type, and offers to provide guidance on choosing the right size for optimal efficiency and safety.
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