Time Machine Trip to November 1923

 

Kaukauna Times – November 1923

By Lyle Hansen 

November 1, 1923

Two new stores are opening on Kaukauna's south side this week. Nagan's Coat store opened on Saturday on Second Street, and Runte's new store on Third Street.

 

The “Oriole” made its appearance this week in an improved form. The high school newspaper is now a twelve-page edition. Prentice Hale is the editor in chief of the paper.

 

Hugh J. Mulholland of this city died after a long illness Sunday afternoon October 28^th. Hugh served for thirty-nine years as clerk of the school board and one time mayor of Kaukauna. 

 

 

November 8, 1923

The Rev. W. P. Hulen, pastor of the Methodist Church of this city, narrowly escaped serious injury when his gun burst as he was shooting at a rabbit, one of the barrels being blown to pieces. Rev. E. L. Wothman, standing nearby, said that Rev. Hulen was so anxious to see whether he had hit the rabbit that he did not wait to examine what was left of the gun.

 

Two cars were damaged in an accident Saturday afternoon on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Desnoyer street. Joseph Gossens failed to see a Ford driven by Albert Nelson when he was making a turn. The running board on the Nash was damaged and the Ford was slightly damaged.

November 15, 1923

Word has been received that the son of the former Kaiser once Crown Prince, has obtained permission to leave Holland for a trip to Switzerland "to enjoy the winter sports.” Germans wondering how their children will be fed this winter will read that with interest.

 

November 22, 1923

This week, the last remaining vestige of the old Kaukauna Machine Company's plant will have vanished by the familiar frame building on Main Avenue, north of the wastewater power station.

 

The Kaukauna American Legion team whipped the highly praised La Crosse city team Sunday by the score of 25 to 3. The Legion team showed a championship caliber.   

November 29, 1923

Seventy-five years ago, many Catholics were obliged to seek spiritual ministration at Little Chute. However, in the spring of 1869 the seeds were sown which now returned to golden harvest. This week represents the Golden Jubilee of the Holy Cross parish.

 

1923 Overland $695 – Hennes Auto Co. Kaukauna

1923 Ford Touring $295 - William Van Lieshout Ford – Kaukauna