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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

6

Prohibition candidate Chafin to address Oshkosh crowd

Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago will speak at the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh on Monday evening October Bb as the Prohibition party seeks to mobilize temperance supporters. The veteran campaigner, born in 1852 in Wisconsin, has long led the party and is known for forceful rhetoric and extensive lecture tours.

Prohibition Gshkonka Eugene W. Chafin Chicago United States Grand Opera House Temperance Party Chann Prohibition Party Wisconsin Fast Trap Wisconsin University Anl Waukesha Chafin

Burglar Steals Wallet From Ackerman Home

Ackerman of 163 Waugon Street reported a Tuesday morning burglary. His large wallet containing about money was taken from a trouser pocket in his bedroom closet while he slept. A neighbor later recalled seeing a man exit the front door and stroll toward the sidewalk.

RF. OA Mr. Ackerman

Degen Kelley Wedding at St Peter's Church

Nicholas Paul Degen and Miss Mae Kelley united this morning at St. Peter's Church in a ceremony by Rev Father Cilfferd. A wedding breakfast followed at the Kelley home at 127 Jefferson Avenue. The couple will reside on Rosalia Street. groom employed at Burtis hardware cone pans store. Aldermen discussed a petition on Eleventh Street and fire and water matters with promises to review the issue.

St. Peter's Church Nicholas Paul Degen Misa Mae Kelley Father Cilfferd Thomas Kelley Jefferson Avenue Degen Rosalia Street Burtis Hardware Cone Pans

Water Main Ordered on Division Street

The Oshkosh Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday to require Oshkosh Water Works to lay a water main on Division Street between Church and Polk streets. A hydrant will be installed, and residents Myra Lyons and Mrs. A J Farr had urged city officials for water service along that block.

Lyons Farr Cammon Council Division Street Algoma Street Forest Avenue Elm Street Cherry Avenue Franklin Avenue Scott Street Irving Street Lincoln Avenue Common Council Oshkorh Water Works Company Church Street Polk Street Myra Lyons A. J. Farr

Sheridan Sewing Society Hosts Thursday Afternoon Meeting

Phil HW notes Mrs Palmer of 29 Pleasant avenue will greet the Sheridan Sewing Society Thursday afternoon. Refreshments will be served. Edward Haase, son of Mr and Mrs C A Haase of Washington street, left for Delafield WI to resume studies at St Johns Military Academy. An Oshkosh stopover by an auto party from Marandtt Michigan bound for Chicago included Mr and Mrs M W Kaufman Mr and Mrs L G Kaufman Miss Sarah Kaufman Mr BE N Breiteng Miss Juliette Brettene and Mr Laula Levassen. There were three automobiles, chauffeurs and maids bringing the party to twelve. First Lieutenant Earl P Finney US Navy visits the city with parents Mr and Mrs E E Finney at Stony Beach. Mr Finney's wife and daughter have summered away. He serves on the battleship Montana which finished a trial cruise off New England and will return after his visit.

Phil HW L. G. Kaufman Sarah Kaufman BE. N. Breiteng Juliette Brettene Laula Levassen Chaffeurs Malda Telve Earl P. Finney United States Stony Beach Mr. Finney Montana New England States

Little Wolf Power seeks city franchise for electric lines

Oshkosh public notices show the Little Wolf Power company applying for permission to enter the city, erect transmitters, poles, conduits and wires to supply electric light and heat. Leander Choate and F Josslyn head the petition with city officials to supervise the work and avoid public disruption. A ten day written acceptance is required after ordinance passage. The ordinance received first reading with no discussion.

Little Wolf Power Company Oshkosh Authonts AEO Little Wolf River Oshkosh Corporation Leander Choate Oh. Josslyn Common Council Agfees Todas

MORE LIGHTS FOR OSHKOSH REMAINING DARK SITES LISTED

The city council orders installation of additional street lights at Polk and Frederic, and at multiple corners including Pe and Mee Verr, Bus and Itasghey, Forest and Cherry, Main and Murdor, Seventh and Oregon, Pik and Central, Jackson between New York and Arlington, Oakland between New York and Arlington, Prospect between Cherry and Elm, and Central between Scotel and Lincoln.

Cuy Oor Polk Frederic Ie Pranlbna Avenue Polk Street Bus Itasghey Forest Cherry Avenues Main Murdor Seventh Oregon Central Avenue Jackson Street New York Avenue Arlington Place Oakland Avenue Cherry Avenue Jelm Street

Sun Crossing the Line at Oshkosh Pool Meet

Reports from Oshkosh indicate a minor incident as a lifeguard observed a baby near the tower area during an early September swimming day. With Labor Day marking the seasonal close, officials plan to announce the end of the pool season and the annual equinox events.

Rudo Mayher Wedding Unites Phebe Gee and Clark Rud

This morning at 9:40 an early ceremony at the Congregational Church united Phebe Gee Mainr to Clark Alton Rud. Officiated by Reverend Edward F. Smith, the quietly observed home wedding was attended only by immediate relatives. The couple planned a trip toBroncon Michigan to visit relatives and likely spend winter in San Francisco.

Thomas Mayeher West Algonneesreel an-Sin Phebe Gee Mainr Clarn Alton Rud Chieten Che Key Edward FT. Smith The Hat Congregational Church Broncon_ Mich San Francisco

Jury Finds for Defendant in Thomas Neville v Raycraft

Circuit Court jury returns verdict for defendant J T Raycraft in Neville vs Raycraft case. Jury awards $1400 for automobile purchase claim. other cases cited, including Cedar cane v North Western Railway, result for plaintiff at $123. Disorganized record notes further trials and alleged misdeeds by various parties, including Amiga Darrow and Menids cases, with multiple damages claims.

Thomas Neville J.T. Raycraft Elescure Court On Verdet Hivoer Nee Oclack Heim Nandy Haart Iit Age & Northwestern Railway John Truscott Deddl anSsiuUiLs

Recommendation Referred On City Council Action

The common council referred the police and fire board recommendation for a new patrol house and ambulance station between the police station and State Street block to the fire and water committee. The committee also backed increasing the patrol and firemen numbers and approved adding five more firefighters. The fire and water committee urged erection of the patrol house and sent that to the nuisance committee.

Police and Fire Board Howe

Local notes recount visits and meetings around Oshkosh

Residents and visitors from Oshkosh were quoted visiting Milwaukee Chicago and Muscatine. Reports mention Lewis Barnes Lena Turner and others heading to institutions and events. The Ladies Union meets in the vestry and Dorcas society plans an ice cream social while a message closes with a proverb on belief in people.

Infant Raeder Dies at One Month in Elm Street Family

Marie Edich Raeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Raeder of 219 Elm Street died at four o'clock this morning aged one month Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residents at 246 o clock and will be private Rev M Sehlers of the New York Avenue Church will officiate Interment is to be at Hilverside cemetery

Marie Edich Raeder Albert Raeder Elm Street Avclock

Oklahoma to Host Speaking Tour Plans Altered

Associated Press reports Guthrie Oklahoma cities announced that treasurer of the Democratic national committee would depart Sunday for a speaking tour across the state. William J Hearst was to deliver addresses for the Prohibition party next week but will not come to Oklahoma.

Associated Press Guthrie Okla Coe Haskell Democratic National Cognitive Smouteen Olin William J. Hearst Informadence Party Oklahoma

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Lan A. Ackerman Waugon Street Day & Weidner South Main Street Fisdt Degen-Kelley St. Peter’s Church Mr. Chferd Mt. Vernon Street Ashland Avenue Mertz Eleventh Street Bettis Banderub Clark Carriage Works High Street GET Water Service RICE Main Street Axreen Cuaned Rudo-Mayher Oshkosh Brewing Co J.P. Raycraft Winnie Committee John Rowlands Murray Coburn Tyndall Agnes Jaenicke Hiver Atrort Phil Ws Sheridan W. Tr Red Brooks J. M. Turn Edwin Davis Davis John McKone Muscatine John MeeKone McKone Citizens’ Railway and Light Comepany W. J. Hughes Aincey Signor Campanari Grand Opera Baritone Y. A C. A Bauman’s Adan Bede Collige Sliguig Lincoln White House Judge Alden Bauman Mrs. Albert Raeder Eapiren Seral Ohio Ahoma
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