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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a linen game and a figure named Lee obtaining something amid focus and fines. The readable text includes references to an Italian fiddler and women, but the overall meaning is unclear and lacks coherent events. The item resembles a fragmented sports or court note with insufficient details.
An itinerant Italian peddler misrepresented mercerised cotton as linen to Oshkosh women. He used rolls of goods as security for his court appearance, then fled town. Found guilty of peddling without a license, fined $5 plus costs. two rolls of goods valued at $5 or $6 to be sold to cover the fine. The case spurred multiple similar incidents with another man offering fake linen samples.
Mrs. Frank Josslyn cannot sing at the bridge concert this evening due to indisposition after taking a record. Gretchen Mehlmann has consented to sing in her place performing Chanson Trovenentie by Dell Acqui for Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rush of Chicago.
Oshkosh residents attend the eightieth anniversary concert honoring Madam King Ace, noted for King Repth Tr. 84 and the world renowned Bubbling Spring. The program features Madam King’s classic pieces and William Willet performing a selection of favorite numbers in a concert praised for its refined artistry.
The 1948 state synod of the Presbyterian church will meet in Marinette on October 14 and later, with Oshkosh invited to host the next year. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society and Woman's Home Missionary society will convene in conjunction with the synod. Each church in the state may send its pastor and one elder as representatives.
Winnebago county sent three representatives to the Republican state platform convention. W. C. Cowling received votes for chairman of the state central committee, C. D. Jackson was elected a member of the executive body, and Florian Lampert was chosen as a presidential elector. Oshkosh delegates returned home fatigued yet satisfied with the results. Jackson praised the majority platform as good Republican doctrine.
Four representatives from Oshkosh, Rev A M Ayers, Rev L R Giroulx and others yet unnamed will attend. Over 360 clergymen expected at Pioneer Presbyterian Church with morning and afternoon meetings and public sessions. Evening addresses by Robert Speer and other prominent divines. party politics noted with Edmonds elected state chairman and Winnebago delegation influence described.
Steamer Thistle departs Main St dock at 7 15 tomorrow morning followed by Otero at 9 15 and Eureka at 10 18 returning from Berlin a'clock. Stound trips music both ways by full Military Band.
Miss Lidia Frommev testified that John Williams or M J Dougherty, arrested on complaint of inappropriate conduct, is not the attacker who assaulted Erna Peturson. The girl identified the suspect with a blunt face and derby hat. Several others faced charges: Wituagns for vagrancy, guilty, 15 days hard labor. Cummings for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, guilty, fined and eight days in jail. Splering, a stranger, slept in a barn with 47.50 cash and personal items linking him to Ashland property and local rumors.
A committee including Jonn Bischofberger William Favour John Lake Albert Polzin and J V Kellar returns from Chicago Heights where they inspected the Chicago Heights Brewing Company promoter Mr Kellar led the tour. An Oshkosh saloonkeepers meeting at the New Revere hotel at 2 pm will decide if steps should be taken to organize a new Oshkosh brewery with sarcane keeps as stockholders. Proposed incorporation would be for 100000 to 125000 dollars.
Mrs Crescentia Ruedinger died early this morning at her home after an illness with dropsy. She was fifty eight, survived by two daughters two sons and two brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced, with interment at Winneconne. Gertrude Marden funeral held at 73 Allegra Street with services by Rev D Van Tassel. Pallbearers listed. interment at Riverside Cemetery. Numerous flowers sent. attendance large.
Appleton health officer phoned the Fox river improvement office to flush the Fox river this morning. Engineer I. M. Mann is out of town attending to work and the Appleton man was referred to Major Jud.
Charles E. Davis charged with the murder of Dr. Frederick Rustin appeared for preliminary hearing before Police Judge Crawford. He arrived with two brothers Frederick and Thomas Davis, amid a crowded scene with camera crews and a large police presence. Mrs. Abbie B. Nive testified before the coroner's jury and entered the hearing area under careful guard.
Milw engineering officials report river and lake water pollution near Appleton as fish die from mill effluent. Neenah paper mill pork rot and carcasses blamed for strong odor, raising concerns over Lake Winnebago water quality and potential health risks.
Abbotsford residents Mr. Erwin Schwahn and Miss May E. Wilson wed Wednesday at the Second Methodist parsonage on Minnesota street. Ceremony performed by the bride’s father, with a small gathering of friends. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.
Short local notices list visiting individuals from sbiloygan and Milwaukee, social meetings of Plymouth Congregational church groups, upcoming weddings in Milwaukee, and a lecture and farmers convention schedule. Several residents attend family events, and a political speech is noted for Opera House Square with Congressman Janisa Davidson traveling to Milwaukee for a lecture and Chicago meeting about workers’ improvement.
From St Petersburg dated Sept 24 Associated Press reports cholera statistics show a mixed picture with a decrease in new cases yet a higher number of deaths in the latest twenty four hour period. The report notes 17 deaths and 446 new cases yesterday, with the epidemic affecting infants and American residents.
The Associated Press reports a faction claiming David Hall sought to chair the state advisory committee while Chiba Comtors and Charles FooSturpiy questioned influence. Irvine urged Hall to run though Hall said he plans retirement and remains out of politics. He favored national and state tickets.
Morris, jailed for diamond thefts, leapt from a moving train near Canyon City as it neared the station. He fled while handcuffed and was recaptured later. he previously served time in Michigan for robbery and is awaiting a twenty five year sentence at Canyon City penitentiary.
Heavy rain drenched the head of the lakes region washing out drought fears within fifty miles of Superior. The downpour, among the year’s heaviest, follows an extended period of dry conditions, ending the fire danger and prompting relief for residents and forest workers.
A local coal supplier markets itself as a servant to customers offering coal service. The notice invites inquiries by telephone 241 and emphasizes being a customer focused supplier in the community.
Moscow police conducted a three day search of warehouses of a leading American importing firm hoping to uncover arms smuggling for revolutionary aims but found no evidence. The inquiry followed rumors of shipments and involved inspecting thousands of typewriters hardware and other goods. The incident marks an unusual sequence in local affairs with no concrete leads emerging.
A garbled page of 1920s classified snippets shows home for sale and rent notices, carpenters wanted, and small ads. The readable items feature a residence at Main Street area, a laundry stave sale, and varied job requests while public auction language appears in the background.
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