Time Machine Trip to February 1938

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

It’s that time again to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and make trip back to February 1938.

The big wheel is spinning Dan Van Dyn Hoven is taking his place in the driver’s seat. The years are clicking back and in no time we are back to Kaukauna’s south side.  We are out front of the Kaukauna Times on Main Street.     

• A campaign to repair the Grignon home are proceeding.

•  Lightning struck twice in Kaukauna causing outages.  

• Kaukauna high school basketball team best of form of season

The hit parade song of the month.

A-Tisket A-Tasket  - Ella Fitzgerald

https://youtu.be/SjJry0vhHj4

Carl Hansen, the publisher, has left the newspapers for us by the front door of the Kaukauna Times. Let’s see what’s in the news this month.

 

Your old news man – Lyle Hansen

PS:  You can add a friend to the Time Machine trips by emailing me at

hansenlyle5@gmail.com.

February 2, 1938

Kaukauna beat West DePere Friday night 24–2 to win their second conference game of the season. Kaukauna trailed the entire game then went to work to pull the game out of the weeds. It was Cliff Vanevenhoven who was the main cog in the Kaw whirlwind finish after dropping in 4 shots for eight points.

John Diedrick was awarded $1,500 for land taken by county for superhighway 41. The jury returned with the verdict after 4 hours of deliberations.   

February 4, 1938

The Kaukauna high school boxing squad lost their first prep meet of the season to St. John's high school from Little Chute Tuesday evening. The Chuters won 6 out of the 10 regular matches, five on decisions and one by a technical knockout to win the show that was attended by a large crowd in the local high school gymnasium.

 

117 students of St. Mary's parochial school had perfect attendance records during the first semester of the school year according to a report received from Sister M. Catherine, principal.

February 11, 1938

The Kaukauna high school boxers won five out of nine matches from the Neenah high school here Tuesday evening but the wrestlers could only win 3 out of 15 bouts to see Neenah walk off with the most honors. The program again was witnessed by a large crowd in the high school gymnasium.

The Outagamie County Pioneer and Historical Society is leading a campaign to repair and improve the historic Grignon home in Kaukauna, a land mark which last summer attracted the greatest number of tourists in four years. Kaukauna and Outagamie County are interested in purchasing and preserving the mansion, which is decaying from the wear of 100 years.

February 16, 1938

Norbert Hennes, 6th Street, caught the fourth-largest walleyed Pike landed in United States during the last season. He caught a walleye weighing an even 13 pounds at Fry Lake on July 4. The catch also gave him a $5 prize in the contest sponsored by Hunting and Fishing magazine. The largest walleye caught weighed 14 lbs. 12 oz. Wisconsin waters apparently are good fishing for 18 of the 162 awards made were for fish caught in Wisconsin lakes and streams.

Lightning struck one of the generators at the old powerhouse Sunday morning and caused damage to the extent of $3,000 according to H. F. Weckwerth, superintendent of the Electric and Water Department. Another bolt of lightning struck a transformer on Jefferson Street and still another struck a cable at Riverview Sanitarium during the storm. Electric current in the city was shut off for a short time because of the blasts.

Tuesday evening the common Council voted 8 to 2 to reconsider its action relative to railroad wigwags. The matter was introduced by Mayor L. F. Nelson, who said that since the Council took action asking for three wigwag signals a short time ago, there has been in ill feeling about the city. Citizens have asked that the matter be modified in that instead of asking for three signals at this time to ask for one and ask for the others later. Mayor Nelson told the council that the railroad company has recently invested $30,000 in the shops and there are now more men employed there than when the shops were closed down.

Clarence Jaeger, a member of Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop No. 31, was presented with a gold palm award by Joseph T. Sadlier, grand Knight of Kaukauna Council Knights of Columbus. Jaeger received his Eagle Scout award about a year ago which is the highest distinction a scout can obtain. 

Silver spoons hammered from silver dollars in 1836, jewelry 100 years old, justice court records that date back to 1840 and valuable old books are among the treasures of the historic Grignon home which William F. Wolf, Appleton, displayed at his home this week. The relics and documents of the days when Indians dominated the Fox River Valley are among the most prized possessions of the Grignon home.  When the home is repaired the society plans to display the most valuable possessions in cases so there can be no danger of theft. Over the past four summers more than 10,000 names of tourist from all parts United States signed in at the Grignon home.

  

The Golden Jubilee celebration of the women's Aid Society of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was celebrated Sunday in the church auditorium. Rev. Paul Th. Oehlert, pastor, acted as toastmaster at the affair. There were 38 members the first year in 1888 and today there are 125 members.

February 18, 1938   

“With the world in such an uproar and fury as it is today,” said Capt. H. C. Hussner, ordinance reserve Appleton at the regular meeting of Kaukauna Rotary club at the Hotel Kaukauna. “Much has already been said, pro and con relative to our policy of National Defense. The optimist assures that we will never become involved in another war, and the pessimist declares we will certainly be involved within a matter of a short time. It is time we turn our attention beyond our domicile, unite Republicans, Democrats, socialist, prohibitionist and all men, regardless of politics and creed, to analyze the situation as true Americans should.”

February 23, 1938

The Kaukauna high school five displayed its best form of the season when they staged a second-half comeback to turn back New London 27 to 21 here Friday evening. The return of Giordana, freshman guard, to the Kaw lineup seem to play an important factor in the win with Bill Auger and Lee Lambie putting up a great offensive show.

According to an announcement from the board of education Marcel Rademacher, 33, who graduated from St. Norbert's college last June has been engaged to take the class taught by principal Olin G. Dryer, who will leave for a period of military service at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The principal duties will be handled by Mr. Little.

February 25, 1938

Three bowlers in the commercial league World Series over 600 at Schell Alleys Tuesday evening. Amay Bayorgeon 631, Charles Schell 610 and Leo Zarter 602. 

Time Machine Trip to February 1897

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to February of 1897.

For today’s trip Craig Lahm will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine.  The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on East Second Street on Kaukauna’s Southside.

·         The Faber Clothing Co. burnt to the ground.

·         A new bell is placed in the engine house    

·         No wearing of hats in theatres law.

Charles Raught - Editor and owner Kaukauna Times

Charlie has left the papers on the chair out front of the Times building. Let’s see what’s in the news this month.

Your old newsman – Lyle Hansen

February 5, 1897

An ordinance forbidding the wearing of hats in theatres has been introduced in the Milwaukee council and seems likely to become a law.

The Badger Paper Mill has turned out a fine line of colored poster paper this week, which will be another product of that company in the future.

The water works question in Kaukauna still hangs and it is a difficult matter as things now stand, for anyone to foresee the outcome. In the last three meetings of the council a decision was expected to be made and a franchise granted, but in all three there were complications involved and no decision was reached.

Mark Twain is in London trying to begin life over. He is writing a book the proceeds of which he hopes will enable him to pay off his debts. Thousands of people who enjoy his work are hoping he is successful.

A fellow giving his name as Tom Larkins from Iron River found lodging in the city lockup Tuesday night. He seemed a little light in the upper story. Larkins claims that he had come from Iron River to Green Bay. On the train he became infatuated with a young lady and failed to get off in Green Bay. He told the conductor he intended to get off when the lady got off.  The conductor told the lady and requested she get off at Kaukauna and then jump back on. The light brained creature got off and not known she got back on was turned over to Officer Reardon of Kaukauna. 

Tuesday night a fire broke out in the Faber Clothing Co. on Second Street as it being a small wooden building it was soon burnt to the ground.  The Ledyard hotel received some damage but can be repaired. 

February 12, 1897

The Outagamie County workhouse is now absolutely empty. Supt. Kuehn of course, wears a smile nowadays. 

February 19, 1897

The new bell for the engine house arrived last Saturday and was immediately hoisted in place.  It is a great improvement over the old one, and can be heard much more distinctly in all parts of the city.

After a three month struggle with the water works question, the council finally, at its meeting on Wednesday, granted a franchise to Wells & Reichert by a vote of 7-2. Wells & Reichert have promised to file their bond of acceptance, and if the franchise continues in force, to commence work as soon as possible.

Mayor Joseph McCarty was honored at a surprised 33d birthday party at Heindel’s hall Friday evening. Half the people in the city must have been there as the crowd fairly bulged the hall out at the sides. Upon arriving at the hall his honor was directed to the platform.

Luther Lindauer has had a crew of men up north along the Ashland railroad this week putting up ice for the Northwestern railroad company. 49 cars were loaded with ice twenty inches thick. The crew then came down to Clintonville where 41 additional cars were loaded.   

    

February 26, 1897

Jule Kuehn, superintendent of the county workhouse, was in town over the weekend. Jule took a dog back with him and when questioned as to what he intended to do with the “pup,” he replied, “Make sausage for the tramps.” This probably accounts for the scarcity of hobos in the county nowadays.

Mayor Joseph McCarty of this city has vetoed the ordinance concerning the water works and the franchise of Wells & Reichert, listing several reasons for not approving the ordinance. Among the top reasons mentioned for the disapproval were that $1,200 more would have to be spent for hydrant rental than in other plans, and that the ordinance mentioned no limitation to the cost of building the proposed system, which means that Kaukauna would have to pay whatever price was charged, no matter how high. With a different proposal, a limit as to how high the price could go would be included. For these and other reasons, Mayor Jos. McCarty has vetoed the ordinance.

  

A flying sled has recently been invented and is a masterpiece of ingenuity. To work the machine the operator sits astride it as he works with his feet the mechanism that turn the prop. The steering is done easily by the driver and brakes are also provided. On a clear stretch the slid can reach speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour.  

A Chicago faith-healer last week cured a $7,500 lawsuit. A year ago a man fell into street excavation and sued for damages. Physicians advised amputation of both legs and the court awarded him $7,500. After consulting a faith-healer he walked out without crutches. He may now only receive a few hundred dollars.  

Time Machine Trip to February 1960

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

It’s that time again to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and make a trip back in time.

My friend Cathy Dawson is sitting in the driver’s seat. The big wheel is spinning and the years are clicking back. In no time we are back to Kaukauna’s south side.  We are out front of the Kaukauna Times on the corner of Third Street and Main. We are now in February of 1960.  

• Badger Northlands is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
• Walter Schmidt will succeed Julian Bichler as Principal of Kaukauna High School.

For the music lovers the top song on the Hit Parade this month is:

           Teen Angel – Mark Dinning

https://youtu.be/KG_VIcoiCFA

Carl Hansen, the publisher, has left the newspapers for us by the front door of the Kaukauna Times. Let’s see what’s in the news this month.  There are great pictures in this month’s edition. 

Your old news man – Lyle

February 3, 1960

Badger Northland employees voted by 7-1 margin to settle contract negations for 1960. The employees had voted 4 to 1 to strike on February 24^th unless wage increases were granted.

Kaukauna beat Kimberly 59-56 and secured first place in the Mid-Eastern conference basketball league.

February 5, 1960

Tom Wendland has become Kau-Hi’s first homebound student. A victim of polio he is not able to attend school in person. By means of a telephone “intercom”, Tom has a direct connection with several High School classrooms. He carries a full academic program and has maintained a straight ‘A’ average. 

Badger Northlands tenth anniversary in Kaukauna will be observed today with an open house. Guides will greet the guests and escort them through the plant.

February 10, 1960

Thilmany recorded record sales and production figures for 1959. The sales of 33 million are 5 million over the previous years.

February 12, 1960

Walter Schmidt, a teacher and counselor at Kaukauna High School for the past 19 years, Tuesday evening was named Principal of the High School, effective July 1, 1960, by action of the Kaukauna Board of Education. He will succeed Principal Julian Bichler, who will be superintendent, replacing the retiring T. H. Boebel.

  

February 19, 1960

First Aid procedures in event of a disaster are practiced by students and teachers at the OCTC.

                           

February 24, 1960

Fire caused several thousands of dollars in damage to an apartment building on West Second Street. The three apartment structure is owned by Vern Despins.

  

February 26, 1960

Record sales and earnings were reported by the Kaukauna Electric and Water department. Net income was up $31,000 and net sales up $29,000.

J. Grant Whitman of Kaukauna died Sunday at the age of 95. He was born May 19, 1884 and his family moved here from Little Chute in 1868 when he was four. His recollections of times past were sharp and clear. As a young man he helped break out the stone for building Nicolet School from a quarry that is now the current site of the high school football field. The only bridge over the river was a floating draw bridge at the end of Wisconsin Avenue. He began working at Thilmany in the 1890’s. “There was a year of hardship when we had to wait two months for our pay, and I remember workers coming to their jobs with just one slice of bread and a boiled potato for lunch”. Grant recalled when his father accidentally struck his foot with an axe. “The infection resulted in the doctor removing his leg right on our kitchen table”. I carved a leg for him out of basswood, installed some straps and he got along pretty well with it.” 

Time Machine Trip to February 1887

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to February of 1887.

For today’s trip Bruce Werschem will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine.  The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on Wisconsin Avenue on Kaukauna’s Northside.

 

• Dundas coal mines look good in future
• Gun powder explodes in desk   
• Man is town is “Cactus oil for Suckers”

 

Charles Raught, Times owner, has left the newspapers for us on the chair

  

Your old newsman - Lyle 

February 4, 1887

Luther Lindauer is now prepared to furnish first class kindling wood to any part of Kaukauna. He is also prepared to furnish wood and coal at the very lowest market prices.

While playing an engagement at Memphis, Tenn., Fanny Davenport placed her diamonds, valued at $35,000, in charge of the night clerk Chas. Talbott of the hotel. Next morning diamonds and clerk had disappeared, together with about $800 from the cash drawer.

The “Cactus Oil” man has been in town during the past week, and it is needless to say he has reaped quite a harvest of silver dollars from the unsuspecting through his ingenious methods of advertising and his faculty for making people believe he could cure their every ill. To see him rake in the hard earned shekels of the Kaukaunaites, it would be difficult to believe that “hard times” existed this winter. On a pole apposite the Hotel, might have been seen hoisted a placard which read “Cactus Oil for Suckers”

The baby king of Spain is a fine, handsome child, who enjoys robust health and receives immense amount of care which surrounds him. Though court etiquette requires that the 6-month-old Alphonso XIII, should be treated with the most rigid ceremony, but his mother refers to him not as “the king” but simply as “my child”.  He is dressed by a bevy of ladies of honor under the direction of his “governess” in according to traditional ceremony. 

February 11, 1887

The papers throughout the state are discussing the possibilities of paying coal mines at the Dundas mine, where a 3foot vein was discovered at 178 feet.

Bill Nye writes to a bald-headed friend who asks his advice about hair restorers as follows; “Take your hair invigorator money and buy a lot in a growing town that supports its home paper. You will find in twenty years that you will be well fixed and a man who is well fixed does not care much whether he has much hair or not.

The Wyoming Supreme Court, on the 3^rd, decided that the bill granting suffrage to women is unconstitutional. The act was passed in 1885 and women have been voting in the territory ever since.

Nearly 90,000 men engaged in strikes this year. The long shore men and freight handlers are now on strike and have stopped work for over 40,000 at New York. A large number of ships have been delayed by the strike. 

February 18, 1887

As an illustration of the increase in value of Kaukauna real estate one has but to refer to the tax roll of 1880. According to a document Island No. 2, in the 5th ward of this city was assessed that year at $50 and the tax on the same was 99c. During the past year, the same property has been sold for $9,900.00.

The Wisconsin Natural Gas and Mining Company intend shortly to open the old well on the Killian farm at Dundas, where the tremendous volume of natural gas was discovered last August. They will see if it still exists in the quantities then observed.

A Des Moines schoolboy saved his pennies and practiced heroic self-denial to buy clothes for another little boy whose parents were too poor to provide him suitable school garments. That boy got more solid fun out of his investment of cash that he would have derived from the purchase at a toy shop.

John Bortmas, an old man with a reputation for hoarding wealth lives in Butler County Pa. On the night of the 18^th masked men took possession of his house. They hung him over live coals burning his feet. They left with $312, which he assured them was all he had. They left leaving $1,000 in bills which he had stored away under the floor.

February 24, 1887

Marshal Mulloy arrested a runaway girl in Appleton last Sunday night. The girl, who is fourteen years of age, was in the company of a young man also from Kaukauna. She was arrested on a complaint of her parents who stated that she has been led astray and is in danger of going totally to the bad.

The combined national and state taxes of the United States, including the big payments made on the public debt amounts to $6.00 a year per capita. Great Britain and France have declared that the United States is becoming impoverished by its payments of pensions to disabled veterans.  

Insanity is rapidly increasing in Illinois. It is estimated that the number of insane persons in that state is 8,000 against 5,000 in 1880.

Julius Kuehn, the blacksmith, was the victim of a powder explosion on Monday last. He had two cans of gun powder stored away in his desk and while working near there about noon there was a sudden explosion and Mr. Kuehn found himself several feet distance from the place he had been standing. The windows of the shop were broken but Mr. Kuehn’s injuries were slight. 

Time Machine to February 1966

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to February of 1966.

For today’s trip Bob Keough will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine. Now the big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on the corner of Third Street and Main Avenue.

·           Wrestlers finish undefeated season   

·           City is waiting for UW placement decision   

·           Thilmany reports record sales year for 1965     

For the music lovers the top song on the Hit Parade this month is:

“Cherish” – Association

https://youtu.be/9hysdyVGpsE

The Times employee “Lyle Hansen”, left the newspapers for us by the front door. 

Well let’s get the copies and see what is in the paper this month. 

Your old news man – Lyle

February 2, 1966

The Kaukauna Jayvee wrestling team finished their second consecutive undefeated season with a 12 win and no loss record for 1965–66 and a 24 win and no loss record since the start of wrestling in 1964. In this span the team has racked up 208 victories, 67 losses and eight ties.

Carol and Donna Wurdinger took the Mother-Daughter high series honors at the Recreation Department Tournament held Saturday at the Bowling Bar. 

The death of Peter Schuh Friday at the age of 80 marked the end of a generation, “the last of the rugged individuals”, as one person commented at the funeral home. A bachelor, he lived alone in the home of his boyhood on Taylor Street where he worked as a carpenter. His home had no electricity, no city water, no telephone. He had no insurance, no social security, no bank account, no accumulated money. Each year he borrowed the money from a niece for his taxes any paid off as he did carpenter work throughout the year.  

The ice jam at the railroad bridge serving Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company began to build up again Tuesday. The combination of cold weather and high water caused the jam at the railroad bridge.

February 4, 1966

Aldermen questioned authority of Kaukauna fire and police commission at Tuesday night's council meeting because of the newspaper advertising seeking men to serve as volunteer firemen.

Airman John M. Reinke, Kaukauna, has been selected for technical training at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois as an aircraft maintenance specialist. Airman Reinke is a 1964 graduate of Kaukauna high school. 

February 9, 1966

Sarah Berens, 20, Desnoyer Street, has been elected Queen of the seventh annual water Carnival at Wisconsin State University Oshkosh.

William Schiefelbein, Jr., and his father took the honors in the Kaukauna Recreation Department’s Annual Father-Son Bowling Tournament Saturday at the Bowling Bar. The dual combined for the day's top series, a 786 score.

The ordeal of waiting for a decision now plagues Kaukauna and the city members of the education committee, after the site selection group visited proposed sites for the northeastern Wisconsin University Tuesday.

February 11, 1966

Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company reported record net sales in 1965 of $44,187,705 at the firm's annual stockholders meeting Thursday. This represents a gain of 10% over 1964. 

February 16, 1966

The Kaukauna public protection and safety committee authorized the fire and police commission to advertise for two full-time firemen and disregard entirely of volunteer firemen for which the commission had been advertising.

Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company reported record net sales in 1965 of $44,187,705 at the firm's annual stockholders meeting Thursday. This represents a gain of 10% over 1964.

Pfc. Thomas Joosten, 21, Kaukauna, is participating in a four-week exercise in Grafenwehr, Germany. Joosten maintains switchboard communications and the 23rd armored. He is a 1963 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

Marine Lance Cpl. Dennis P.  Kroes, Kaukauna, is expected to arrive at Great Lakes naval hospital this week. He was wounded in Vietnam Saturday, February 12 on a patrol near Chu Lai. He is listed in good condition and seems to be in good spirits his mother told the Kaukauna Times.  Kroes is a 1962 graduate of Kaukauna High School and joined the Marines in July that year.

Guy M. McCorison, whose retirement as chairman of the board of Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company was announced last week, was honored Thursday for his service to Kaukauna and to his company. Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon, in the name of the people of Kaukauna, presented him with a plaque citing his work in community projects. 

February 18, 1966

Army Pfc. George L Gerrits, Kaukauna, took part in Flying Tackle II, a training exercise conducted in Korea. The 21-year-old soldier is assigned as a truck driver the 12th artillery. Gerrits is a 1962 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

Kaukauna experienced a total fire loss in 1965 of $42,954 a total surpassed only twice since 1954. Last year there were 136 fire runs.

February 25, 1966

The wrestling squad of Kaukauna high school finished their season over the weekend. Head coach Don Jensen, in his second year at the helm, used 29 wrestlers to fill the 12 slots necessary. In the two years Kaukauna had wrestling, they had 12 wins, nine losses and two tie records in dual meets finishing fifth in the conference. Wrestlers finishing either first or second in each weight division will be eligible to compete in the state meet in February. McCabe, 112-pound grappler currently is sporting a 14 win, four losses and one tie. Parker wrestles at 180 pounds and has recorded 10 wins, six losses and two ties.    

Time Machine Trip to February 1886

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to February of 1886.

For today’s trip Adam Hammen will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine. The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on Wisconsin Avenue on Kaukauna’s Northside.

• The new Badger Paper Mill started operation here with four grinders and a wet machine.
• Kaukauna now has a hook and Ladder Company
• Jacob Lummerding has a bowling alley in the rear of his saloon.

Charles Raught, Times owner, has left the newspapers for us on the chair.

  

Your old newsman - Lyle 

February 5, 1886

The Badger Paper Mill started the pulp mill on Friday last for the first time. So far everything works to the perfect satisfaction of the proprietors.  Four grinders and one wet machine were started. One paper machine is now in place, but some of the shafting and other attachments remain to be adjusted before it will be set in motion.

Three bills are pending in Congress to authorize the construction of railways across the Indian Territory. Several other lines are pointing from Kansas in that direction. Congress can hardly long refuse to open up the Indian Territory to civilization.

February 12, 1886

The Reuter Hub and Spoke Factory is now at work on an order for a car load of hubs for parties in Cleveland. When this order is completed in about nine weeks, the company will be relocated in Barron County. The material fit for use is nearly exhausted in this locality.

Cleveland, Oh. – The casket of James Garfield was placed in an ornamented bronze sarcophagus costing $2000. The military guard will be continued until the end of June.

February 19, 1886

On Wednesday evening last north side fire department assembled and organized a hook and ladder company. The following officers were elected:

Jos. Driessen, Foreman; Gus Hilgenberg, First Assistant; Dan Reardon, Second Assistant;

Thos. Reese, Secretary; Geo. Butler, Treasurer; Jo. Rivers, Steward; John Watson, Trustee for one year;

Henry Schubert, Trustee for two years; John Mitchell, Trustee for three years.

  

February 26, 1886
Jacob Lummerding has constructed a bowling alley in the rear of his saloon. Lovers of that sport can now “roll the balls" to their hearts content.

Los Angeles, Cal., - The famous breach of promise case of Louise Perkins against “Lucky” Baldwin has resulted in a verdict for Miss Perkins for $75,000. Miss Perkins said she was 18 when she met Baldwin. He was about 60 at the time. After a time, he proposed, but married Miss Bennett before their wedding day arrived. He denied that he ever spoke to her of marriage.

St. Louis, Mo – Several weeks ago Charles Knollman and Henry Kroeger, two youths, stole a large sum of money from Kroeger’s father and started out to see the world. They traveled east then decided to go West after scalps. On the morning of the 22d, while fooling with a revolver they had purchased for their trip, Kroeger accidentally discharged it. The bullet entering Knollman’s heart. Kroeger was arrested. 

The strike of more than 2000 New York Street railroad employees began on Monday morning and ended 10 hours later with a complete victory for the men who demand that 12 hours be made a day's work with no reduction in pay. The men knew nothing of the strike being ordered by the Knights of Labor committee until they reported to work at the several depots. Not a man complained, and all return home to escape at least one day of the bitter cold. The railroad officials found themselves with nearly 8000 horses in the stables and not a man to care for them.  The railroad gave in agreeing to 12 hours at $2.00 a week for conductors and drivers and $11.50 per week for stablemen.