Time Machine Trip to February 1912

February 2, 1912

LIFE LOST AT COMBINED LOCKS MILL - Another life was sacrificed at the Combined Locks Paper Company's mill early Monday morning when 18-year-old Edward Voecks, of Kaukauna, was killed instantly. He was crushed between two paper winder rolls.

The new income tax law passed by the last legislature and which is now in effect, is demanding considerable attention for taxes to be paid under the new act. Much has been said regarding the wisdom of the new law.

February 9, 1912

The annual masque carnival at the Kaukauna Opera House Roller Rink was a big success. First prize for the best lady’s costume was awarded to Miss Catherine Oleshek, who wore a white dress literally covered with spoons. The popular local Dutch comedian Joe Schermitzler carried off the honors for the most comical makeup.

The Kaukauna High school girls are going to Oconto this evening to play basketball with Oconto High. The following is the lineup of the home team: Center - Jeanette Strathearn; Right guard - Lottie McCarty; Left guard -Mildred Kinney; Right forward - Bessie Solar; Left forward - Hortense Berens. 

Six Nations of New York - Senator Clapp has introduced a bill to authorize the Oneida Indians to bring suit against the United States in the court of claims to determine the amount due under the treaty of 1794 between the United States and the Six Nations of New York. The court of claims will ascertain whether there are any funds in the treasury belonging to the Oneidas.

February 16, 1912

J.J. Faust's horse ran away on Wisconsin Avenue Saturday afternoon and came near ending in a tragedy when   Robert Dresden was thrown out and received a blow to his head which caused him to be in such a dazed condition that he did not know were it happened.

Police Call Signal - The method for having the special signal light or police call at the corner of Lawe Street and Wisconsin Avenue turned on seems to be misunderstood. This light is not connected with the central telephone station but is manipulated at Hotel La Salle. The proper way to have the light turned on for a police call is to call up the hotel office and make the request there. Remember the signal is not turned on from the telephone station. This will avoid delay and confusion.

“What's with all those flags up for today?” exclaimed Gus Ristau as he alighted from the street car in Appleton, Monday. “Why it’s Lincoln Birthday Day” volunteered a bystander. “Well wouldn’t that cork you” said Gus “why it’s my birthday too and I forget all about it.” Mr. Ristau went back home in the early evening to find that his home was filled with people who had come to celebrate that important event by the invitation of his wife who had not forgotten.

February 23, 1912

P. O. Mencke of St. Paul, Minn., known on the road as "The Giant" agent for the Van Camp Packing Company, was in the city last week supplying the trade with pork and beans. Mr. Mencke measures 6 feet and 7 inches and weighing 250 pounds. He is a finely proportioned specimen of perfect manhood.