Kaukauna Times
By Lyle Hansen
November 5, 1886
The question of druggist’s license has been brought to a practical issue
during the past week, by the arrest of two Kaukauna druggists, charged with
selling intoxicating liquors contrary to law. Druggist Mertes was brought up
and pleading guilty was fined the usual amount and costs. Druggist Kellogg was
arrested last Monday but was discharged for want of sufficient evidence.
Justice Simons deciding “no cause of action,” and charged the costs to the
city.
Geronimo and his
murderous gang started from San Antonio, Tex., on October 22nd by railroad for
Fort Pickens, Fla. They were guarded by an escort of forty infantrymen, The
Women will be sent to Fort Marion, Florida.
Out of over 800 voters registered in this city there were only 625 votes polled. This light vote - considering the fine weather which prevailed throughout the day - was a surprise to all.
New York, Oct. 28 – The rainstorm which prevailed all day
yesterday but the weather this morning is very unpromising for the festivities
which are to take place in connection with the inauguration of the Barholdi’s
Statue of Liberty. A slight fog hangs over the city and obscures in measure the
elaborate decorations of buildings. French and American flags are flying from
house tops and windows in every direction, and a general holiday appearance is
presented by moving bodies of soldiers. Visitors from all sections of the
country have been coming into the city for two days past, and this morning
thousands were added to the great throng.
Returns received from
about the state up to an early hour on the morning of the 3rd indicate that
Gov. Rusk has been re-elected by a probable majority of 20,000.
Constable Keef, of
Little Chute arrested one man on Election Day for using abusive language and
managed to quiet the fellow’s tongue by keeping him locked up until the polls
were closed.
November 12, 1886
A group of about 20 young people from South Kaukauna took a 10:00 PM
train to attend a dance party in Brillion. They had a lively time, danced all
night, and returned home at 6:00 AM the following morning.
The Island Opera House has undergone improvements, including plastering,
interior finishing, an enlarged stage, and complete sets of scenery and
curtains. Manager Hayes is preparing for a first-class troupe to officially
open the renovated venue
A new stone lock will
be built at the "cedars" just above Little Chute this winter. This
will give employment to a large number of workmen and will probably make it
unusually lively at the "Chute" during the lone winter evenings.
The snowstorm on
Saturday was the beginning of winter. It created a great demand for stoves and
the hardware men are happy.
One man living in the
city has recently ordered the discontinuance of The TIMES to his address,
giving as the reason that this paper did not give sufficient support to his
favorite candidates, that one paper in Kaukauna was enough, that the people
here were democrats and all they wanted was a democratic paper. Words cannot
express our admiration for this man, his broad and liberal views in political
matters. He has been a resident of Kaukauna little more than a year, and the
place he left to come here must still be suffering from his conspicuous absence
and mammoth intellect.
November 19, 1886
Winnipeg, Man.,– A plasterer named Shules, who contemplated
leaving this city for the old country, recently sold his wife and five children
to a man for $70. A regular legal agreement was drawn up between the two men,
and the property was formally transferred. The police are investigating the
matter.
A commentary on a labor strike at the Chicago stockyards notes that
15,000 workers earning an average of $2.00 per day have voluntarily stopped
working. The piece argues that the strike causes $30,000 in daily lost wages
and criticizes union leaders for encouraging strikes.
The discovery of bituminous coal near Dundas has created excitement, with
locals hoping for a major boost to Kaukauna’s economy. A group—including John
Hoberg, D. J. Brothers, Dan Crowe, and Dan Curtin—has leased the Ballard farm
to explore the vein, which was struck at a depth of 20 feet. Rumors of natural
gas and petroleum are also circulating, driving up interest and land
speculation in the area.
November 26, 1886
The Rev. Father Hens of
Grandlec, Kewaunee Co., has been appointed to take charge of the South Kaukauna
Catholic Church, and entered upon his duties this week.
The Misses Grignon hosted friends for an evening of progressive euchre at
their home. Mr. Geo. F. Butler and Miss Maggie Grignon won the first prize,
while Mr. John Watson and Miss Emma Grignon received the "booby"
prizes.
The question of making
the salary of police officers large enough to abolish the payment of fees for
the arrest of tramps, vagrants etc, has been discussed considerably during the
past two weeks by the authorities of Kaukauna and Appleton.
New York, Nov. 22 – The last night of the loving watch beside
the home of Gen. Chester Alan Arthur, ex-President of the United States has
passed. The morning dawned brightly on
the closed shutters of the house and the black crape at the door were the only
sign that deaths sickle has been busy within.
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