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Newspaper
Wauwatosa News
Location
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
Wauwatosa Wisconsin weekly newspaper issued Fridays by John R. Benov. Offers mail subscription across the United States for a year. Registered at the Wauwatosa post office as second class matter.
The Mohawks meet West Allis on the Mohawk field at 2 30 PM in the season opener. Despite a weight disadvantage the Mohawks rely on speed to offset size as a large crowd is urged to attend and a collection will help cover visiting team expenses.
Last Tuesday evening a corporal drill was led by the Captain with Lieutenants acting as judges. The exercise tested each man’s command potential to identify two corporal vacancies. An oral examination followed the meeting, with results expected next week. Ralph Hammond was elected treasurer and Allanson Schenk joined the company. First basketball practice is set for Saturday evening with hopes for large turnout.
Military circles in the city and state discuss the 20th anniversary of Co. E 1st Inf W N G organized October 24 1888 Captain Martin D Imhoff leads as anniversary events unfold A Military Ball at the Ivanhoe Temple October 22 a Theater Party October 23 featuring Robert Mantell all star cast and a grand Military Banquet October 24 at the St Charles Hotel Attendance urged by the company Also mentions Williams Business College Milwaukee Educational Free Scholarship Contest details to follow.
An aged Farm Journal excerpt extols the Minois State Specialists of Rockford Illinois and their single minded approach to treatment. It lauds their devotion, claims extraordinary cures through expert care and promises free consultations by appointment. The piece also includes a farmers’ joke about nest eggs and plural nests.
Found item on Center Street a lodge pin. Owner may claim by proving property and paying for this notice. FOR RENT Furnished rooms with board at reasonable rates. Enquire at 124 W Main Street.
Lost fine gold rope chain reported Monday September 28 1908 return to 298 Church Street for reward. For sale two heaters inquire C A Haney 456 Second Avenue. Miss Byrne opens a dancing class Friday October 16 with sessions at 4 pm and 7 pm at the Guila Stall. Elizabeth Rouse seeks pupils in Wauwatosa for drawing and painting apply 264 Alice Street. Call Monday Friday and Saturday 50e per lesson.
Wisconsin Milwaukee County Probate Court sets April 6 1909 as the deadline for creditors to file claims against Gustav W Garvens deceased of Wauwatosa. A special July 1909 examination date is scheduled at Milwaukee Court House with notice to creditors to publish the order in Wauwatosa News. Dated September 23 1908.
Noticing the letting of a sewer construction contract along East Milwaukee Avenue in Wauwatosa First Ward to the sewer end. A statement of special assessment charges for benefited parcels is on file with the City Clerk and property owners may file notices. if unpaid, six percent bonds will be issued to cover those assessments. City Clerk Forward Coulthard dated October 7 1908.
Official notice states a contract for laying service water pipe on Warren Avenue to connect with the western termination and run to Albert Street. It notes the real estate assessments, with details on filing and the option to pay special assessments within thirty days. Dated October 7, 1908. Edward Coulthard, City Clerk.
Notice announces a contract let for grading macadamizing guttering and curbing on Alice Street in Stickney fourth subdivision First Ward Wauwatosa Wisconsin. It states real estate assessments are fixed and on file with the City Clerk and bonds may be issued to cover those assessments unless property owners elect to pay within thirty days. Dated October 7 1908 Bevdward Coulthard
A promotional pitch promises cures without questions, claiming vast success and unique testing instruments. It outlines varied treatment days for many diseases, offers one week free treatment, and asks readers to write for dates with doctors at a private sanitarium and anatomy museum.
An advertisement extols Pabst Malt Extract as the Best Tonic and the life giving essence of the grain. It asserts purity and strength, urging readers to consult a physician if unsure of its value.
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