Kaukauna Times
By Lyle Hansen
January 4, 1895
New Year's Day was one
to be remembered by all, for in all probability, a similar one will not be seen
for years. No snow on the ground, and the weather by no means uncomfortably
cold.
A young woman employed as a domestic at Dr. H. B. Tanner’s residence until recently, was arrested last Saturday on the charge of stealing two rings belonging to Mrs. Tanner. The woman pleaded guilty upon being accused and produced the stolen property and was committed to jail.
The year 1894 closed in
Kaukauna with a fire, the Transient Hotel being completely wiped out of
existence. About 6 o'clock Monday evening, the building was discovered to be on
fire; around one of the chimneys an alarm was immediately sounded. The fire was
burning very slowly in the attic area. The engine was set at the reservoir at
the corner of Kaukauna Street and Wisconsin Avenue and as the cistern has not
held much water since the new sewers were put in it was pumped dry within a few
moments. The engine moved to the canal in an attempt to find water but soon the
hose burst and the fire department “threw in the sponge.” All was lost in the effort.
There has been
excellent skating on the River for the past week and on Sunday and New Year's
Day the ice was literally covered with boys and girls enjoying the sport.
January
11, 1895
Sheriff Baker found
seventy boarders at the county jail when he took charge last Monday. They were
mostly tramps and are being boarded at the county's expense. When, oh when,
will some plan be invested to properly punish these worthless vagabonds?
An extraordinary
horseless carriage, which is not electric, but propelled by steam, is an
invention in France. It is built of tubes, which are encased in a light frame
and therefore not seen. The wheels are fitted with bicycle spokes and have
solid rubber tires. A coachman sits in front before a pair of upright handles
not unlike those of a bicycle with which he steers. The cost of this carriage
is about $1000.
Smallpox cases are
reported at Fond du Lac, Appleton and Manitowoc.
January
18, 1895
Fire again paid a visit
to Kaukauna over the weekend, despite the valiant efforts of Mayor Tanner and
Policeman Kuehn, who worked like beavers giving orders to the department. A
shortage of water in the reservoir and the fact that the fire engine tipped over
on the way to the fire resulted in the tragic loss of several businesses on
Third Street. The Lindauer & Ruppert structure which housed G. W. Fargo
& Sons Furniture Store was a total loss, along with A. W. Thomas Jewelry,
Frank Bartsch Shoe Store, John Majeres tailor, and Misses Diedrick, dressmakers.
The total loss is estimated to reach $35,000.
Policeman Kuehn of Kaukauna has been
reappointed deputy Sheriff for this part of the county. Jules has served in
this capacity for several terms and has at all times proved an efficient
officer. The poor department of a city is a thing that is very expensive
according to the city council. Many people are honest and do not ask for help
that they actually need. The worthy poor it is a pleasure to aid, but the
greedy, lazy class ought to be left in the lurch.
Madison,
Wis., Jan. 14
– Since the present state administration came into power just one week ago today,
they have begun paying off $82,000 in debts left by the Democrats.
January
25, 1895
Three children in our
city died this week of diphtheria and the number of cases continues to grow
every day.
Last Thursday evening
Ernest Schlafler, employed at the Kimberly paper mill, at Kimberly, while
crossing the drawbridge which connects to departments of the mill, slipped on
the ice and fell into the waterpower canal. He succeeded in reaching one of the
iron columns supporting the trestle after clanging to it was frozen fast. It
was almost dark, and the roar of the mill drowned out his cries and it was some
time before he was discovered considerable force was found necessary to
dislodge him from the post and he was totally helpless and unconscious when
rescued.
Open they lattice my true love, gaze with thy
bright orbs. And she did.
The Ball Season
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