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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
A man attempted lumber theft at HRadt Brothers & Co yard, leaving a wagon with a broken wheel and tools. He fled on horse as police pursued through Wisconsin avenue bridge, wagon later found with twenty to thirty two by fours and two by sixes. suspect described as a contractor.
Earl Purwell Burwell, the Ostkosh southman star in the Wisconsin-rilers league, was moved from his Warsaw home to Fort Wayne Indiana hospital for surgery on his right foot after a horse accident splintered several bones. He faces removal of bone fragments before returning to action and postpones his Oshkosh winter plans. Rev G M Wenx of Church Street Lutheran leaves for Fairwater to attend a quarterly ministerial conference on Liturgies opening today and running through tomorrow.
A reader letter praises Postum as a coffee substitute, noting that boiling dark and with cream mimics coffee flavor. It tells of a Ky woman who reduced harmful indigestion by switching from strong coffee to Postum, sharing how a mix up convinced her Postum tasted like coffee and improved her health. The notice ends with branding and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
Frank Penzenstadler was hurt when a heavy stone tipped from a vault at Riverside cemetery. He fell about five feet onto the scaffold, was hospitalized at St Marys, but suffered only minor injuries with no broken bones or internal injuries. He expects to return to work soon.
Burl Ackerman son of F A Ackerman of Wauron street has come home after four years in the United States Navy. He served aboard the Yorktown in foreign waters and traveled extensively during his service. Ackerman was an officer in the commissary department and shares tales of adventure from his globe trotting stint.
The Oshkosh chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks will hold the first meeting of the season Monday evening at the Tremont Hotel. Banquet at seven o'clock followed by possible address by F. A. Crandall of Chicago, past president of the institute and assistant cashier at National City Bank. Musical numbers planned.
Mr Arthur Ginth of Duluth and Miss Meta Japp of this city were married Sunday at four in the residence of the bride's mother Mrs Amelia Japn 728 Fifth street. Rev Ah performed the ceremony. They plan to visit Nashwank before returning to Duluth. Ginth formerly worked at the National Cash Register office here and the couple have many Oshkosh friends.
Mayor John Banderev received an anonymous letter from an Oshkosh citizen asking about rates on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. He invites the writer to discuss the matter personally any night, says he is not dangerous, and will visit the resident if no one comes to him. Gates will be set as required by ordinance, with enforcement taking time. the council committee is meeting with railroad representatives to ensure proper precautions.
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs J E Kennelly was observed in Nelehe with a Tuesday open house. Relatives and friends called during the afternoon and evening. no formal program was held. Mr Kennedy, a retired wholesale grain dealer and longtime resident of Algoma Street, wed Miss Ellen Andrew in Cleveland.
C J Gray, aged about seventy eight, died suddenly while visiting his son in Chicago. Cause believed heart disease. He was visiting a daughter at the time and had been staying with his son.
Short notes report a Harmony circle gathering with Mrs Hotchkiss at 161 Monroy Avenue. Also noted is Mrs C Memmler’s trip to Chicago to visit her son and daughter, Rev W Stachling of Sheboyean visiting Rev G M Wong in the city. Freda Fletcher has recovered from typhoid fever at 385 Otter Street.
Mrs. John Driver of Flacine visits Mrs. E. B. Sanborn in the city. Miss Ella Japp leaves for Milwaukee to be a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding. The Oshkosh D. A. R. opens its first session next Friday, October 16, at the Century on High street. All members urged to attend.
Irene Dawson pleads guilty to stealing a suit case and $517.50 in contents from the Chicago and North Western station. Judge Gor suspends her sentence on condition of reform, with potential later sentencing if she violates the agreement. Oshkosh city missionary women arrange a potential home and education path, while Dawson is sent to a reputable family outside the city for rehabilitation.
Judge Goss received public thanks from Hine for judgment in the mitten case. After a brief conference the woman and Miss Tawson left for a temporary home while a permanent placement is sought. Public sympathy followed the girl since arrest, with inquiries showing she was largely truthful about her past. Mrs C B Pouckwood and Miss Jawsen aided her, and City Missionary society members urged clemency.
The marriage of Mies Florence Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Palmer of Vinland and German Cummings son of Mr and Mrs Howard Cummings took place today at the bride's parents home in Vinland A reception for relatives and friends followed the ceremony Rev J J Marquis and Mrs Blake and Mrs Ott of the Presbyterian church were in attendance at Marinette
Rev Mar Aude took part in a Wisconsin Synod program yesterday. The funeral of John Kessel was held at 2 at his Main Street residence with Rev Kiernhaus officiating. Dr. T. C. S Yenxon’s body shipped to Sheboygan for a later service. The Peterian church plans to lease Taft Sherman club rooms after the campaign. Two women accused of securing suits on approval are Neenah residents. one faces Oshkosh court tomorrow, the other is in Superior vaudeville. A Neenah theater link noted. a remark on wealth and happiness ends the item.
The White House did not issue a formal statement. Secretary Loeb today denied that President Roosevelt promised the commissioner general of immigration post to Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit, president of the International Association of Tong shorn.
A Chicago and North Western freight train crashed through a bridge at Duck Creek, three miles from Green Bay, killing brakeman Joseph Nicholson. Two cars plunged into the river. they were demolished. The incident was reported by a Journal special from Green Bay.
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