Time Machine Trip to August 1921

 

Kaukauna Times - August 1921

By Lyle Hansen

August 4, 1921

 

Say, folks, you missed it. The public licking of the fathers by the sons. It was fun to see the boys pick up the hot grounders hit by their dads and then wait until Father got a good start for first base before throwing the ball and putting him out.   

The recent order compelling saloonkeepers to open all curtains to the sight in their places of business, will make little change if any in the amount of business done. The general opinion is that if a man wishes to purchase a drink he will do so, regardless, of the fact that he can be seen by passers-by.  

Attend all the splendid entertainments at the Chautauqua, August 8 to 12. Tickets are being sold for $1.50. Five gala days! Follow the crowd to the big brown tent.

 

August 11, 1921

The two veteran railroaders, Tommy Gray and Billy Woods, are back on their old runs again. According to recent orders, the two well-known engineers with John McCourt will run between this city and Milwaukee.

The little frame building on Wisconsin Avenue belonging to Mr. M. H. Niesen, dates, back to 1854. According to John Lawe, son of George Lawe, the building was a boarding house for the men employed in the building of the locks. Sleeping quarters were provided for them in the little space between the ceiling and the roof. The little structure has weathered summer rain and winter storms. Mr. Lawe adds that the second building to be erected stood on the southeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Lawe Street on the site of the current T. W. Armstrong’s saloon which was at one time the post office.

 

August 18, 1921

Fred Kaiser met with a serious accident Saturday morning at Kaukauna Paper Company's plant. Mr. Kaiser was using the elevator to go to the second floor. The elevator stuck and Mr. Kaiser used a crowbar and attempted to loosen it. This caused it to drop back to the first floor, the force of the fall shattering the bones in Mr. Kaiser's legs. He was taken to the hospital where it was found necessary to put his limbs in a cast.

Tonight, will occur the formal opening of the new machine shop and foundry of the Moloch company. One does not often have a chance to see a modern foundry in full blast, but this opportunity will be enjoyed this evening. Mayor Raught will give an address of welcome and make it plan how very welcome they are here.

 

Frank Gerrits, Jr., while riding his bicycle up Lawe Street, was struck by a Ford sedan Monday afternoon. The force of the collision demolished his bike leaving him with cuts. He was treated at Dr. Flanagan’s office. The driver of the car blew his horn and Gerrits then lost control of the bike. He was struck and carried along under the car for about twenty-five feet.