24 Aug 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wauwatosa News
Location
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
1
A compact record of local social visits and events. Nellie McCormack visits Evanston. Mrs. J M Parkingson and Miss Hoyt host visitors. many travelers return from Milwaukee, California, and Detroit. Town projects like Hawley Road improvement and septic tank work progress. theater seats sold for Sir Henry's minstrel.
State Fair at State Fair Park September 9 13 prompts special one way first class fare for round trips from all state points and Snowywood and Hessemer Michigan on the Wisconsin Central. Tickets valid for the fair week. State fair grounds rebuilt and improved with new office building sidewalks drives and fresh paint. Total premiums total 76075 dollars excluding racing purses. anticipation of large and top exhibits for the greatest state fair.
The Wauwatosa Gas Company issues a dated circular proposing a limited time inducement to install gas in houses by November 1, 1901. The offer covers free piping and fixtures if owners buy a full set of fixtures and begin gas use by the deadline, with $2 per room otherwise. separate piping from meter to range is free if a range is bought and connected by November 1, 1901. The circular also notes costed ranges, Welsbach burner options, and low price fixtures, with stock and guidance at the company office in Milwaukee for local residents.
Mr. O. H. Loomis of Plymouth Michigan is the guest of J. A. Warren and family. Miss liza Johnsen lately in South Dakota is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnsen.
The C M and St P By Co announces a reduced rate arrangement to Waukesha for 50 cents, valid five days. Sunday excursion trains to Watertown Janesville and Madison will run regularly. Kilbourn City Wisconsin serves as a Dells visit site with excursion tickets on sale June 1 to Sept 30, 1901. Agent L Brockway notes check times.
A list of remaining uncalled letters includes Adame Express Co Clansner Osker Fetter Henry Haumer Mr Hopkins L J Mandl Mel Troth August Yuleo. The notice lists names and the mock office docket reading as of Friday noon.
Sunday worship at 10 a m Bible School at 7 00 p m and Sunday evening service. Wednesday prayer and praise at 10 30 a m 7 30 p m Sunday School 6 30 p m Ep Worth League 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting.
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