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Newspaper
Osseo Eleva Journal
Location
Osseo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
3
The text notes Qldeut Mayon Factory as the oldest and largest match factory globally. It mentions Sweden exporting 14,160,600 boxes annually and describes early match-making methods with wood tipped sulphur tips, plus a bank fraud anecdote and various unconnected details about peacemakers and notable names.
The readable fragments mention Atlantic Pacific, banks, letters, and a list of unclear names like Pinkham Beiter and Nabetine Beet. The passage is garbled with incomplete phrases and broken terms, offering little coherent event or context beyond scattered proper nouns.
The passage sketches a chaotic scene with scattered names and images from a town pageant or event. It mentions a boy of 14, a large moose, a fire feast, and various figures like Tess and Cortes, alongside places such as Inverness and Wasa. The text blends ceremonial acts, landscape details, and town chatter in a meandering, impressionistic frame.
The Caldwell sisters, Miss Gwendoline and Miss Cald, heirs to a multimillion-dollar Kentucky fortune, led largely private lives in Europe and Newport. Their guardian Eugene Kelly oversaw affairs as their brother-in-law Baron Zedtwitz was killed in a bidfracht off Southsea, Hag land. The sisters studied in Manhattanville and at Newport, and their engagement to Napoleon Murat and ties to European nobility formed a cautious social profile.
Madison August 21 Wilam Penn Lyon ex chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has been appointed by Governor Upham to fill the vacancy on the state board of control caused by the death of Hans B Warner. The allocation of districts includes First Second Fourth Sixth and Ninth with panel of five members. The salary is 2000 annually with travel expenses to be paid.
Ex Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin visits Lawrence Omro to educate Walter Kitchen a 72 year old on lemonade serving etiquette. The incident centers on a confrontation over beverage service leading to apologies and a parting of ways with local residents and Appleton observers present.
Work on a new cycle track traversing the university campus in Appleton Wisconsin proceeds with dirt side paths and top dressed surfaces for cyclists and pedestrians. Safety measures include widened walkways and provisions for wheelmen and student pedestrians. The project aims for completion before the September term opening.
An Oshkosh auction liquidated the A M Weber property tied to Rativfy claims after about a year of dispute. Orvalo Beach handled the sale for Gerri Nutinsat bark, with mortgages arranged by John Stevens of Newark. A missing Oshkosh County woman, Mrs. John Varkeulia, was found after an attack near her home, hospitalized in serious condition with slim chances of recovery.
Walter Meyers who went missing Wednesday evening was found last night hidden under a stairway behind a tailor shop. He had provisions and a blanket and intended to stay until authorities stopped searching. A fellow prisoner gave the officers the clue that led to the concealment.
A major blaze in Eland Wisconsin wiped out the Rideout and Son lumber yard destroying the entire stock. Estimated losses reach about 20000 dollars with insurance partially covering the damage. Firefighters from Wausauke aided in saving the remaining village as 1500000 feet of lumber burned.
Portage Wis Aug 29 Special J A Hahn the barber acquitted after a court ruled a barber shop may remain open on Sunday as a place of necessity. The arrest arose from a charge of operating on Sunday despite a sworn decision.
Ashland Wisconsin reports a heavy rain at noon checked forest fires that had threatening Benoit Lumber Co assets. Fire destroyed 5,000,000 feet of lumber and damaged ties poles bridges while crews saved the Benoit mill. Mortality stays low but homesteaders were burned out in the Moorqab district. Washburn and Bayfield faced close calls as showers continue and wind subsides. In Hurley one thousand cords burned at Carey mine though property saved. fires appear to be dying out city protection prevented wider damage.
Chicago authorities report the statue Republic, 60 feet tall on a 40 foot pedestal costing about 25000, burned by order of the South Park Commissioners at dawn. The blaze followed a major park fire that damaged the Columbian exposition grounds and altered plans for park improvements.
The secured contract goes to Ewo Rivera Firm to dredge Weresary Harbor in Two Rivers Wisconsin. The project uses 600 dollars appropriated by Congress to improve harbor conditions and reduce sand bar buildup at the entrance.
Burglars broke into the Hurley post office in Hurley Wisconsin and robbed the building of several hundred dollars in cash and stamps. They forced three doors opened alarms and safes with the combination blown, and seized a number of registered letters and jewelry. No clue to the robbers.
A Glenwood Virginia facility for feeble minded children burned down in the early morning blaze. Investigators report the inmates were rescued and most papers saved while the building suffered extensive damage. The fire alarm sounded around 2 30 am and officials estimate many children were inside at the time.
J. O. Gerrity, noted race horse owner and driver, was knocked from his bicycle by a farmer's horse while attempting to pass. He suffered knee and thigh injuries, cut face from a stone, and may be unable to drive at Green Bay races next week.
At 1 o'clock this morning a barn opposite the Wits tannery in Manitowoc burned from an unknown cause. The blaze destroyed the barn, burned some hogs and a horse, and it was owned by Martin Bank. Palmyra for Peaches reports farmer J Arthur Leadbetter grew peaches from stones, yielding eight or nine bushels this year in Palmyra Wisconsin.
Official statistics show France produced 878000 gallons of cider in 1865, a dramatic rise of 197000000 gallons from the previous year as cider gains prominence over wine.
An English note compares the term so long with swedish sang ling and french tantot while promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents. letters tout Pink Pills from Whiting P O 12 Philadelphia. A preacher's arum leaf death claim and a testimonial from Amos Kelue of Cherry Valley and a line about the first omnibis in St Petersburg appear alongside.
A garbled ad page discusses stomach health tonics and tonics like Hoetetter’s Bitters followed by various dubious claims. It mentions Greek refugees in Viraeus and hair dye remedies, pseudo medical advice, and a mix of products including Electric Soap and infant teething bottles.
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