Kaukauna Times December 1891

 

Kaukauna Times - December 1891

Lyle Hansen

December 4, 1891

Farmers that are fortunate enough to have a quantity of hay now, are in great luck for it brings $15 per ton. Eggs are "out of site"--25 cents a dozen, butter ditto per pound.

 

Heavy Verdict for Indians – Washington, D.C. Nov. 30 – The court of appeals today gave judgment for $824,000 in favor of the “old settlers” or Cherokee Indians, in their suit against United States to recover money alleged due to them under the treaty of 1846.

 

APACHES OUT FOR BLOOD - Wilcox, Ariz., Nov. 30 – The Apaches are on the war path and have committed several depredations. One man has been killed and another wounded. The settlers are arming to protect themselves. Maj. Wm. Downing, who lives about 30 miles south of this place, rode here in great haste. Robbery was not the object of the murder it is the season when the Redskins become uneasy, and a dispatch says it would be well for all citizens to look to their arms before lives are wantonly taken. Great excitement exists among the settlers will fear a raid from the Chirecuhuba Mountains. The Indian hostiles are moving south.

 

Dr. Wilkie, the superintendent of the Humane Society at Oshkosh, ordered the owners of 12 horses at Appleton to either shoot the animals or stable them, as they are unfit for work.  The doctor would find quite a number, of similar cases hereabouts if he would pay this locality in visit.

 

Nearly Burned to Death – It’s the same old story kerosene can and stove. Mrs. L. Krueger of the South side while pouring kerosene into a coal stove on live coals for the purpose of a better start last Saturday. She was severely burned about the face, hands and arms by the explosion that followed. She will be badly scarred for life and narrowly escaped death.

The New Library – The Epworth house rejoices in a new library. Over 300 volumes are now on the shelves and are ready for distribution and there are more to come. All the great authors of the world are represented an excellent reading can be secured. Let the young and old possess themselves of the treasures of more worth than gold or jewels, to be found between the covers of these books. Books will be given out on Monday evenings and Saturday 2 to 6 pm. Those not League members can get books at a nominal fee.

 

 December 11, 1891

Several of the men employed in the Badger Wallpaper Mill struck for higher wages this week and met with prompt discharge.

 

Ghost Dance Resumed – Miles City, Mont., Dec. 8 – Orders were received in St. Paul for troops to go to the Cheyenne agency, as the Indians are dancing in violation of orders. Since the order of the general land office that allowed settlers with claims within the reservation to make the final proofs there has been trouble and the Indians have made threats. Sheriff Jones returned from the agency last night with two Indians arrested for killing cattle. Considerable difficulty was experienced in making the capture as the Reds put every obstacle possible in their way.

No Hope for the Finny Tribe – A short time ago fish and game warden Fernandez made an investigation concerning the report that millions of fish were being destroyed in the Fox River by sulphite acid, which comes from the pulp mills located at Kaukauna. The report was found to be true. Mr. Fernandez being called upon to take some action to prevent the killing of the fish by the acid sought the advice of assistant attorney general Clancy at Madison on the question. He stated the state cannot prevent the pulp Mills from depositing their acids into the waters of the lower Fox and consequently the fish will have to die.

Oscar Thilmany and family moved to Kaukauna last week to take up their residence in the new home on the River bluff. They have a beautiful house in one of the finest River outlooks on the Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Thilmany during a residence in Appleton had made many warm friendships and will be greatly missed.

 

Broke Jail – Three tramps confined in the cooler last night for larceny broke jail by knocking off the hinges of the door with an axe that was left in the office of the jail. They secured the axe by means of a hook and a long string.

 

Frozen in the Ice – Last Friday, in Wausau, W. Berth found a hat frozen in the Wisconsin River. In trying to chop it out of the ice he came across the neck and shoulders of a man. The corner was notified an the body brought to Wausau. The examination discovered evidence to show that he had committed suicide as he had made all necessary preparations before leaving his boarding place. He was about 40 years old and named George Shoeke. He had been missing about eight days.  

 

December 18, 1891

10,000 Negroes of Crawford, Miss., have forwarded a letter to the Postmaster-general at Washington asking to be sent to Africa and whether the government could aid them. The letter was referred to the superintendent of immigration.

 

The first paper mill was erected on the Fox River 25 years ago, and it is proposed that the anniversary of the event be duly celebrated at some point in the valley. The first mill had a capacity of 2 tons a day. The present output is 250 tons per day.

President Harrison in his annual message makes for an appeal for the safety of the lives of railroad brakeman. He said during the year ending June 30, 1890, 365 brakemen were killed and 7,841 maimed while engaged in coupling cars. The total number of railroad employees killed during the year was 2,451 and injured 22,390. This is a cruel and largely needless sacrifice.

 

There is no longer any doubt in the mind of the average Kaukaunaite that the Milwaukee Lakeshore and Western railroad has been sold to the Chicago Northwestern company. Although no official appraisement of the transfer has been made public yet enough has leaked out to show there is no denial. The Northwestern has had a covetous eye on the Lake shore road for some time because the system would be of great value to the Vanderbilt system giving it a better chance of competition with the Milwaukee and St. Paul road in the North. How the deal will affect Kaukauna is the problem of the hour and time alone will solve it. 

 

December 25, 1891

The three-mile race at the opera house Tuesday evening between J. N. E. Trout on a safety bicycle and Frank Foster on skates was won by the latter. Owing to the width of the hall Mr. Trout labored under difficulties and could not speed his wheel.

 

Future Prospects – That the sale of the Milwaukee Lakeshore and Western road will prove beneficial to Kaukauna in more than one way is being made manifest for the property owners and businessman are at last awakening from their lethargic state and peering into the future. During the past week there has been considerable speculation about the Lake shore shops being removed from here not that there is any probability of any such move, but the matter has been weighed, nevertheless.  For years THE TIMES has endured to show, property owners how property could be enhanced in value by the addition of more industries that would employ labor.

 

For Russian Sufferers – The movement originated in Minneapolis to send a ship load of flour from the Millers of the United States to the starving Russian peasants is being endorsed by the flour-makers in all sections of this country. Individual Millers from every part of the country are responding generously and the total amount thus far promised exceeds 700,000 pounds of flour.

 

A ravage of the Grippe- Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 17 – The most severely ravaged by the grippe in this city is that of the Home of the Aged Women. 60 inmates are prostrate from the disease, 10 have died within the past five days and yesterday an 81-year-old woman, crazed from sickness, cut her throat dying shortly afterward.  

 

Packing Horses for Export – The Department of Agriculture announced that inspectors on Long Island have unearth an operation devoted entirely to the slaughter a broken down, crippled horses. Many of these horses are diseased and some had glanders. Most of the meat was put up for export as family beef.

 

Kaukauna Fire Engine House - 1891