By Lyle Hansen
September 4, 1908
The incoming freshmen
were treated to a reception held at the school. This is an annual event and was
well attended this year as always. The upper classmen where present to welcome
the freshmen and form friendships. The friendships between the upper classmen
and freshmen have become a tradition and are helpful to the newcomers to make
them feel part of the school. I would hope this tradition will never end.
The hunting season
opened Tuesday morning and the hunters were so numerous that it was dangerous
to be along the river bank unless in the open.
The water was sent into
the south side canal for the first time in a long time. Water was allowed to
fill the canal halfway in preparation for the opening of the new power plant.
The muskrats ran from the dry canal as the water was let in and the boys were
ready. Dozens were shot as they left their safe homes.
Dr. Powless, well known
physician on the Oneida Reservation, predicts that within the next year the
reservation will no longer exist. Whites
are buying the land as it becomes available.
Dr. Powless stated that of the 65,000 areas 30,000 has been disposed of
since this time last year.
The inspectors for the
plant arrived from Appleton in two automobiles to review the structure. The
Kaukauna Gas, Electric light & Power Co. will transfer from their current
site on Government land to the new site at the end of the Southside canal. The site of the new plant is that of the Badger
Mill which was destroyed by fire several years ago.
Contracts were closed
between the Green Bay and Mississippi Canal Co. and the Kaukauna Gas, Electric
Light and Power Company, whereby the latter has leased for a long term of years
the entire power production of the new power plant and will have the control
and disposition of the same.
September 11, 1908
R. P. Olin is fitting
up a large room in the basement of his restaurant where he will make all his home-made
candies in the future, including taffies, fancy creams, dip nuts and mints. He
will also add a new candy furnace. Mr. Olin has an extensive trade in candies
and will soon be better equipped than ever to supply his patrons.
September 18, 1908
Many wells throughout
the city are dry while others have barely enough water to supply their owners.
The wells in the surrounding country are also affected by the drought and in
some instances the farmers have to haul their supply a mile or more. While
short the water works supply is still sufficient to meet all demands and with
judicious usage no trouble is anticipated.
Folks following the
Chicago Cubs this year think they have a good chance at getting into the Worlds
Series. The race is close, but October will tell. The shouts of “Tinker to Evers to Chance
you’re out” can almost be heard here from Chicago as the trio perform in
another double play.
At the adjourned
meeting of the common council Wednesday evening the question of entering into
contract with the Kaukauna Gas, Electric Light and Power Company, for street
lighting, was brought up for consideration. A resolution was adopted ordering
the company to discontinue the lighting of the streets after Oct. 14, at which
time the old contract will expire.
September 25, 1908
On account of the
danger of contracting typhoid fever local physicians advise people to use artesian
water for drinking purposes. Water from surface wells at the present time is
liable to be contaminated.
The Kaukauna Times is
still the largest circulation English newspaper in Outagamie County.
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