Normal school debate accepted for spring contest
The Normal association accepted a debate challenge with Whitewater for spring. WY. H. McMaster, new coach of the Normal football team, has arrived and began practice Tuesday evening, prompting optimism among players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hambright
Racine
Daisy Radford
Wedge
Mraty Demuth
Jefferson Avenue
3. C. Brockway
Oak Park
Ontirs
J. W. Grundy
West Irvitor Street
Jennie Kriewel
Berlin
Chicago
Ee Association of the Normal School
Whitewater Sone
WY. H. McMaster
Downs
Leo Cheney
Warvey Cheney
Giroud & Thomson
Sun
Central Avenue
Cheney
Urst
Mrs Himebaugh Wins With Remarkable 67 Golf Score
Mrs J W Himebaugh, champion woman golfer of Oshkosh, fired a record sixty seven for nine holes to win the loving cup at Algoma Country Club. The field included Miss Henrietta Jewell and others. hazards on the course affected several scores, and Will Wallen once held the best course record with forty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.himebaugh
Oshkosh
Algome Country Club
Himebaugh
Sygman
Guenther
Henrietta, Jewell
Ethel Ideson Meo
Will ‘Wallen
Finch
Mr. Himebaugh
Henrietta Jewell
Katherine Morgan
Ethel Ioeson
Winnifred Hollister
Bessie L Daggett
Carrie Libbey
Jessie Clark
J. MM. Bray
A. P. Finney
Va Morgan
Accident injures Thomson in cutting berries near Roe farm
Thomson of Stroud and Thomson suffered a severe wrist injury while cutting a branch with a knife in a berry gathering trip south of the city. The edge severed the wrist cord, risking loss of use, with the physician hopeful cords can be saved to prevent crippling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Cate
Warry E
Thomson
Stroud, & Thomson
Roe Farm
Veto Sustained on Fourh Ward School Bids
Mayor Merrill’s veto of advertising for bids to build a Fourh Ward School, per William Waters plans, was sustained at Tuesday’s council meeting with no opposition. Water works communication on additional mains and hydrants at 30 per hydrant was referred to fire and water committee. Frentz school heating apparatus contract awarded to E F H Frank company.
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Fourh Ward
Dear
Merrill
William Waters
Gote
Water Works Company
Northwestern
Frentz
Waa Ict
E. FH. Frank Company
Freight Claims Meet Opens at Shoreham in DC
Washington October 4 The Freight Claims Association of the United States opened its semiannual meeting at the Shoreham. President Graham called the session to order as two days of talks begin focusing on claims procedures and association rules.
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Washington, D. C
Freight Claims Association of the
Boumen's
Overcrowded Oshkosh Public Schools Press for New Tenth Ward Building
President H B Dale of the Oshkosh Board of Education appeals to the Common Council to address severe overcrowding in public schools. He cites Dale and Read as most strained, notes sanitary upgrades at Dale, and urges timely approval and site purchase for a new Tenth Ward school to avert danger and delay.
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Board of Education
Ozhkosh
Simonds
Dale
Read
Dale School
Fale
Ym, C. A
Lkely
Tenth Ward
Harvey B. Dale
Gourd of Education
Oshkosh Y M C A to Start Fall Winter Gym Work
Tomorrow evening the Oshkosh Y M C A will launch fall and winter athletic programs inviting member students to bring gym slippers for a free admission. The facility includes a 60 by 40 foot gym, high ceiling, ample apparatus, a six by fifty foot handball court, a new hitchkick, back and front developers, an intercostal machine, plus a connecting bath room. A trained physical training director will oversee private and class instruction.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Oshkosh
Militia to Undergo Inspections by Adjutant General Boardman
The two local militia companies have been notified of inspections by Adjutant General C. BR. Boardman. Company F will be inspected Friday evening at its armory, and Company G will be inspected Tuesday evening of the following week.
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C. BR. Boardman
Wealthy Chicago widow wins divorce in quiet Wisconsin case
Dr K E P Roberts of Chicago, widow of Frederick Porter, was granted a divorce from John P Roberts of Neenah after a long separation. The case cited habitual drunkenness. Roberts, once a fishing and hunting guide, had relied on his wife's wealth. The decree was issued September 28, with Roberts later enlisting in the army for the Philippines.
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Neenah
John Roberta
Chicuko
Drs. K. E. P. Roberts
Walton
North Clack Street
Chicago
Frederick Porter
Porster Bros
California
South Water Street
Washington Porter
Judes Tuthits Court
John P. Roberts
Wis
Wisconsin
Muly
Roberts
Fort Snelling
Minn
Philippines
Barnes Foundry and Machine Shop Nears Completion
The Barnes plant at the Jackson Marion corner is nearly ready for operation with a 10 by 170 feet machine shop and a 36 by 104 feet foundry. Fire destroyed the prior buildings on April 12 and caused a $14,000 loss beyond insurance. Despite multiple misfortunes, Barnes remains positive and expects to open soon.
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Huilding
Wee
J. A. Barnes
Jackson
Marion Streets
Marion
Choate-Hollister
Barnes
Crowd of Odds and Ends From Early 20th Century Ads and Wisdom
A collage of clipped snippets discusses matches costs and safety, a Wall ace Downs invention for cheaper matches, fire risk from matches, then a handful of social advice quotes about relationships and cleverness. The pieces reflect period editorial voice and consumer concerns.
Oysters and Dining Ads From Wisconsin Market Scene
An old newspaper snippet promotes oyster sales and a restaurant offering fried onions oysters and baked beans. It mentions Jim and George W. A. Boyd, a notary, and local ads for the Golden Eagle Restaurant, home baked goods, and a request for a good housemaid. The piece blends business offers with local service notices and market promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Damuth
Jefferson Avenue
Boyd
New Church Fund Raised by Ladies of Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church of Neenih plans a new house of worship funded by a special contribution drive. Subscriptions range from 10 to 5000 dollars with many leading supporters including F C Shattuck and D W Bergstrom. The effort, led by Mrs. D W Bergstrom and the soliciting committee, follows years of fundraising and repairs to the existing building.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Neenih
Hipyapueleus
J.B Chapin
New Church
F. CG. Shattuck Hi
Babcock
J. A. Kimberly
Iffram Smith
D.C. van Ostrand
Geo. O. Bergstrom
D. W. Bergstrom
C. B. Clark
Theda Clark
D. Li Kimber
W. M. Gilbert
D. L. Kimberly
Emma Kimberly
F. C. Shattuck
L. C. Oborn
D W. Bergstrom
Arrivals From Seaguay Bring Nobles and Notables
The City of Seattle arrives from Skaguay with Lord Hamilton Frederick Aggard and A H Bromley among passengers. Gunton's Magazine for October quotes a piece on education and youth, arguing refined manners stem from schooling, kindergarten training, and social discipline as wealth influences refinement fade.
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Seattle
Wash
City of Seattle
Skasuay
Lord Hamilton
Frederickaggard
Tr. Rider Haggerd
A. H. Bromley
Sheldon Jackson
Gunton's
City Items Involving Local Services And Removals
A note lists Hoaglin's Jay Hinman's dancing school and a new EHibernia hall for Friday night events. It invites sending dresses curtains carpets to Otto Mietsch Dye Works at 246 West Water Street Milwaukee for dry cleaning or dyeing and home delivery within days. Dr Steele will remove dishes to the rear at Congregational Church the week of October.
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Hoaglin
Jay Hinman
Ehibernia Hall
Otto Mietsch Dye Works
West Water Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Steele
Ronit Street
Congregational Church
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Mrs. Himebaugh
Must Dave
H. B. Dale
Aligas
Public Schoels
Athlet
E M. C. A. Athletics
Association
Seitia
J. A. Gram
Main Strait
Jackson Street
Nocamo
Detalle
the Baner Foundry
Anto
United States
Wallace Downs
Diamond Match Company
New York Press
New York Commercial Advertiser
Onster Ealers
GW. Martin
Martin
Ge. W. A. Boyd
Seaguay
Doherty & Rice
Main St
Washington St
Grand Opera Rouse
National Theater
Ruth Craven
A. P. Adams
M. E. Church
Scestribe
Goto
Stroud & Thomson
Molo Street
Main Sc
Main Street
Moy Hee
J. K. Weaver
Clileln Block
Angels Seed CO
Nichola & Shepard Threshin, Machindy
Timely Goods
Calif
High Street
Chas. E. Harris
S. N. Bridge & Son
R. Mierswa
Lackawanna Coal
Masterson Coal CO
Malast
Imoke
Weisbrod
C. H. Blanchard
Oregon Street
Spikes & McDonald
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
J. D. Cassady
Otter Street
Rudi
D & CO
Hay Hardware Co
Elmhurst
Chris. Johnson
Nelson & Scott's
Old
F. H. Werner Weydes
Garner State
Wangee St
Stone Millinery Co
C. B. Munch & Co
Baltimore
J. N. Hoaglin
Est
Geo, O. Sanders
Malin St
Dana Johnson
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