Time Machine Trip to October 1886

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to October of 1886.

For today’s trip Bill Janssen is sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine.  The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on Wisconsin Avenue on Kaukauna’s North side.

 

·        A large Black bear was seen in Wrightstown.

·        Burglars entered the residence of Peter Rademacher. 

·        Excitement near Dundas is still going as natural gas discovered there.

Charles Raught, Times owner, has left the newspapers for us on the chair out front. 

  

Your old newsman - Lyle 

PS:  Andy Rooney: I've learned that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

October 1, 1886

The walls of the new Catholic school building are now complete as far as the first story and now begin to assume a very handsome appearance. The structure will be a great '' ornament to the city of Kaukauna.”

Four vacant dwelling houses in south Kaukauna for rent. Fine locations and convenient to business portion of the city. Will rent at prices ranging from $7 to $12 per month. For information apply to Manufactures Bank south Kaukauna.   

October 8, 1886

A big black bear about 450 lbs. was seen at Wrightstown on Monday last, approaching almost within the village limits. Hunters from that burg shouldered their guns and started in pursuit of the animal. The bear made a miraculous escape despite the number of times he was shot at.

October 15, 1886

The first game of baseball for the championship of the world, between the St. Louis “Browns” of the American League and the Chicago “Whites” of the National League, was played at Chicago Monday and resulted in a victory for Chicago with a score of 5 to 0.

1886 CHICAGO “WHITES”

Superintendent Anderson’s monthly report submitted at the School Board meeting last night, shows that the present average enrollment per first grade teacher is 83 and that four half-day classes in the school have 108 to 130 children per teacher. This is cruelty to teachers even more exasperating than any ordinary act of cruelty to animals, which would prompt the Humane Society to take action. 

Wanted - a Lady Clerk – A competent saleslady can find employment by applying at Aug. Mill's store, South Kaukauna. Applicant should be able to speak both English and German. References required.

October 22, 1886

Burglars entered the residence of Peter Rademacher one-night last week but failed to make a "Haul" as Mr. R. and his son happened to be awake and took after the thieves with double barrel shot guns.

The excitement in regard to the natural gas discoveries near Dundas has not died, but is only resting. Mr. Peter Killian Jr., on whose farm the most copious flow of gas was discovered, has been in communication with the Standard Oil Co., and they will soon send an expert to make tests and a thorough investigation. It would be no surprise to see petroleum exported from Calumet County.

John Kavanaugh and J. Thornton were injured by a runaway team on Sunday last. At the time of the accident Mr. Kavanaugh was driving and in making too short a turn capsized the buggy and throwing him out, the horse starting on a run. Mr. Thornton going to Kavanaugh’s assistance, slipped and fell, spraining his arm. The horse had not run very far when he stumbled and fell upon his head, breaking his neck.

October 29, 1886

The Sun Publishing Co. has received a proof of their bird's eye view of Kaukauna. The pictures are very fine and as nearly correct as it is possible to make a view. Every building in the city is distinctly shown, and at a glance one can with ease, locate any place in the city with which he is familiar.

Outagamie County School Taxes - 1886