Time Machine trip to June 1903

 

Kaukauna Times – June 1903

By Lyle Hansen

 

June 5, 1903

A passing boat crashed into the canal wall a few days ago, in front of the Union Bag and Paper plant, and tore away about forty feet of it. The company is rebuilding it with larger stone laid in cement, so that in the future if boats come in contact with it, they will suffer the principal damage.

 

Columbia Park, near the north side depot will open for the season next Sunday. Mill’s Kaukauna Band will be in attendance to play during the day. Refreshments served, but no intoxicants allowed on the grounds. 

 

June 12, 1903

 

"Strikes" are usually in order at the bowling alleys and are what most of the players are looking for, but there was a strike at Rupert's alley last Saturday which wasn't according to Hoyle and which caused a little annoyance for a few hours. A spontaneous union was organized by the pin boys, who issued a notice that all the pins were down and that a strike was recorded, demanding of Herr Rupert that a larger weekly stipend be forthcoming. The boys, however, forgot to have the rest of the youngsters of the city join their union, so it did not take long to get matters adjusted.

 

While the common council accepted the offer of Mrs. Meade of land to build a public library, Mayor Mulholland returned the presented minutes of the council's meeting without his approval, stating that he felt a decision was made too hastily and that the public should be allowed to express their feelings on the matter before a decision was made.

 

June 19, 1903

 

The Fox River Telephone company has been putting in a number of long-distance phones here this week. Several of the mills have been connected and also the city hall, which is in accordance with their agreement at the time a franchise, was issued to enter Kaukauna.

 

It has been argued and decided that in matters concerning the new library, it is the Library Board who shall act and make the decisions that will deal with the library. Neither the council nor any other body has the right to make a decision on such a matter.

 

Isaac Metoxen, 28-year-old Oneida Indian, died as a result of being caught between the draw and the approach of the Main Street Bridge Friday night. He was a good industrious man and was earning money to build a home on the reservation.

The first steamboat excursion of the season will be next Tuesday. The steamer Evalyn has been chartered to Green Bay from Kaukauna. The scenery along the river is beautiful at this time of the year.  The Mill’s Band will play on the boat all day. Meals will be served. Round trip 50 cents and children 25 cents.    

 

June 26, 1903

Robert Hamilton, north side night watch, was summoned to the Frank Dzinnicks residence about midnight, where it was reported that two big tramps had forced their way into obtain a free meal. Upon walking up to the door, one of the thugs saw the blue uniform, pulled a gun and shot. The shot creased Bob's cheek, and out the back way the duo went. A posse of men combed the woods for several hours, but the tramps made good their escape. The cities in the surrounding area have been notified of their identity.

 

Rev. J. Klein, of St. Paul, was installed as permanent pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church of this city last Sunday. Rev. Klein was tendered a reception by the members of the congregation.