October 3, 1888
As we are preparing to
go to press to-day news comes of the shocking death of Fred Hedke, an employee
at the Badger Paper mill. While working about the machinery at half-past
twelve, his apron caught in a shaft and he was dashed against the wall striking
his head with such violence that he was instantly killed.
The buffalo is now so
scarce in the west that live specimens are worth from $500 to $1000 apiece. The
day is not distant when the boneman will market the last relic of this much-hunted
animal.
October 6, 1888
Last Sunday, by order
of the Pope, a requiem mass was said in every Catholic church on the globe. The
first time such an event ever occurred. The event commemorated the close of the
Pope's Jubilee.
A counterfeiter who was
caught in New York trying to pass a spurious note swallowed the bill.
The financial success
of the Kaukauna Building and Loan association is inspiring the establishing of
similar institutions in the cities around here.
October 10, 1888
Last Sunday marked an
era in Methodism in Kaukauna, the occasion being the dedication of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The services of the day were of unusual interest.
October 13, 1888
The Dutch Kermis dances were celebrated this week for three
days at Little Chute and Dundas.
The new “cooler” was
christened Wednesday night. A young man from near Holland was the christener,
His pugilistic propensities caused has arrest.
The steamer Evelyn
collided with the bridge in passing through this city last Friday. The bridge
was slightly damaged.
October 17, 1888
People who had occasion
to cross the river on Sunday morning last wondered at the muddy appearance of
the stream near the south bank. On investigation, it was learned that a break
had taken place in the coffer dam at the Combined Locks improvements the night before,
flooding the mill site and rendering work upon the same impossible until the
break in the dam could be repaired and the water pumped out.
October 27, 1888
When Mr. C. H. Posson
was driving into town one evening, from his home just outside the city limits,
he was confronted by three tramps who locked arms and endeavored to block the
road. The situation looked a little dubious for Mr. Posson but he dispelled its
difficulties by striking his horse a sharp and sudden blow which took him
through the ranks of the intruders before they had time to make any opposition.
One of the men was knocked down, and the buggy ran over his feet.
October 31, 1888
John Schubring,
teamster for the Kaukauna Lumber and Manufacturing Company had a narrow escape
from death yesterday. While watering his horses at the fountain near the mill,
the whistles blew for noon and the horses took fright and ran. Schubring was
standing in front and between the animals, and was dragged along with them for
quite a distance. He was fearfully cut and bruised about the head (10
stitches), two ribs were broken and his ankle wrenched.
Washington, D.C., - The President issued a proclamation this
afternoon designating Thursday, November 29, as a day of Thanksgiving and
prayer throughout the United States.
The south side Railroad Shop employees took
time out for a picture.
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