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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

4

Memorial Day Services Highlight Patriotism and Law

Memorial Sunday featured union services at the First Congregational Church with diverse veterans groups and a large audience. Rev Peter F Stair delivered a patriotic sermon stressing reverence, national memory, and obedience to law while warning against personal liberty in disregard of constitutional duty.

First Congregational Phil H. Sheridan Phi H- Sheridan Relief Corps John W. Scott Nelson A. Miles Nathan Paine Song of Veterans First Presbyterian Church Edward H. Smith Robert VanTassel A. M. Ayers Peter F. Stair America Stair Roose Congress

Debate at Oshkosh High Over Far East Territory

Oshkosh High School will host a debate with Sheboygan High on the question of whether possession of territory in the far east, aside from coaling stations, harms the United States. The Oshkosh team of Townsend Avers, Harry Schwartz, and Luther Hicks will argue the affirmative. Judges include President Hughes of a college, Principal Beeman of Neenah, and President John Keith of the Oshkosh Normal.

Terlox Oshkosh High School Sheboygan High School Far East United States Oshkosh Townsend Avers Harry Schwartz Luther Hicks Igi Hughes Upon College Beeman Neenah John Keith Oshkosh Normal

Steamer Leander Choate Makes Maiden Lake Trips

The steamer Leander Choate completed its first trips with no mishaps. Capt. Michael Golden led a morning maiden run with about Pearle aboard through Chicago and Worthwestern bridges to Fisherman’s Point then to Riverside cemetery. Afternoon crowds neared 400 as the craft sailed to Charment Harbor then to Brothertown and Oshkosh before a Green Bay run.

Leander Choate Pearle Michael Golden Chicago & Worthwestern Fisherman Pont Mer Riverside Cemetery Cahrmet Harbor East Shore Brothertown Green Bay Green Bar

Local Theater Cheer After New Waltz Debut

A fragmentary report notes enthusiasm for a new waltz performance. Patrons praised two showings while the company tours, with emphasis on the lively stage presence and crowd reaction in Green Bay.

Death of Miss Ness on Madison Street

Miss Kithe Ness a long time resident and milliner died this morning at her home 12 Madison Street at seventy two. Born in Germany she had been in poor health for some time with a two week illness. Survived by sister Mrs Josephine Nicolas and brother John Ness both of the city.

Kithe Ness iOne Josephine Nicolas Madison Street Miss News Germany Geome John Neis

Grace L Greenwood to Marry Pierce L Halsey in Oshkosh

Announcement of the marriage envisaged for June 10 at Trinity Episcopal church Oshkosh between Grace L Greenwood daughter of Rev John W Greenwood and Pierce L Halsey son of Judge LW Halsey Milwaukee. Reception to follow and plans call for residence at 575 Lake Drive Milwaukee.

Grace L. Greenwood John W. Greenwood Pierson L. Halsey LW Halsey Milwaukee Trinity Episcopal Church Lake Drive Muwaukee

Local Notes From Park Street and Area Sports

Harold Bemis visits his Purdue student son at the Barnes home on Park Street. Bahr's Colts beat Hecker's Warriors 17 to 1 behind Hermann's pitching, allowing a single hit. Mrs Everett's daughter Dorothy Wakefield remains gravely ill. her mother and sister returned from San Antonio. La Crosse baseball, postponed by rain, to finish series with Indians as Rockford plays Green Bay. Rasmus Bjorn Anderson and Rev. O Norby visit, Anderson lecturing in Winchester. he once served as U.S. minister to Denmark and led Wisconsin Scandinavian studies.

Harold Bemis F. B. Barnes Park Street Purdue University Bahr Colts Hecker Warriors Hermann Elt I. C. Russell YT. H. Everett San Antonio Tex Everett Dorothy Wakefield Dorothy la Crosse Indians Rockford Green Bay Rasmus Bjorn Anderson Madison Rev. O ' Norby Winchester

Thirteen Hour Devotional at St Johns with multiple priests

Tomorrow at St Johns Catholic church on Thirteenth street a thirteen hour devotional will be held. This evening Rev J Dowling of Wanpun and Father Boyd of Lebanon will open with a sermon and Tuesday the pastor Rev James Hogan will lead with other clergy assisting.

St. John’s Catholic Church Thirteenth Street J Dowling Wanpun Father Boyd Lebanon Wia James Hogan Grosnick Manawa Luby Poygun Frank McCabe High Street Liter Oshkeeh R H Russell San Antonio Texas FR. & Russell Iam Russell Algoma Street R. H. Russell Frank Grice Igand Park Lamh Russel Express Pubishing Company Tex

Steamship Sentinole Runs Aground Near Shore

The Clyde Hne steamship Sentinole bound for New York from San Domingo City and West Indian ports went aground at Pleasant Point in dense fog. It lies in shallow water near the beach with no danger seen. Two lifesaving crews and the tug Reseus are aiding and waiting to attempt a float.

Associated Press Long Branch Clyde Hne Sentinole New York San Domingo City West Indian Ports Pleasant Point Reseus J

Man Found Shot Through Heart On Lake Michigan Shore

The unidentified man was found dead on Lake Michigan shore at Forty-seventh Street in Chicago. He had a self inflicted gunshot wound to the heart, was well dressed, and the initials D. H. B. were discovered inside his hat.

Associated Press Chicago Lake Michigan Forty-seventh Street

Pope Receives Messmer in Private Audience

Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee was received by the pope in private audience today in Rome. The meeting occurred during a solemn pause in the pope's schedule and highlighted ongoing Catholic Church relations with the American hierarchy.

Amicdateé Press Rome Messmer Milwaukee Sadlenes Todam

Oshkosh Local Notices and Upcoming Socials

A garbled Oshkosh page lists events and ads for May including a dancing party at Armory 8B with tickets 25 cents per couple, a millinery sale at Carrs Millinery No 17 Main Street, and a Cinch Party by the Ladies’ Del Team at GAR Hall May 26 with prizes. Also mentions bicycle repairs by Bailard & Son and Hartson Street, a beauty and wellness shop on Main Street offering marenille products and spa services, plus an upcoming sale on millinery and strap-on hair products.

Peter Thomas Eighth Street Oghkosh Wis Anscal Armory Cxtra Renaire Badard & Son Harrison Katie Oshyosh A Bailard & Son Si Hartson Street

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