Kaukauna Times - November
By Lyle Hansen
November 7, 1891
The strong wind of
Saturday blew the water of Lake Winnebago away from the Oshkosh side so much
that the intake pipe of the water works company was out of water. The water in
the Fox River which unites Green Bay and Lake Winnebago was swept into the bay
by the wind until vessels at the dock were left high and dry.
Several weeks ago, the
common Council took up the subject of whether the Kaukauna Electric Light had
forfeited its franchise by failing to produce light and the same was referred
to the city attorney. At the city Council meeting Tuesday evening attorney
Nugent presented the following opinion which may cause some of the stockholders
of the light company to open their eyes. There seems to be a possibility that
in the future consumers of electricity will have something to say about the
grade of light furnished and will not be laughed at when a complaint is made.
The Council will probably cancel its contract for the present streetlights for
which $66 per month was paid and negotiate for a significant number of lights
to illuminate the city.
A Mayor Ousted – The vote at the election last spring in
Clintonville was very close. When the ballots were counted on the evening of
Election Day, it was found that Meilike, the Republican candidate had received
147 votes. Meilike immediately assumed the office of Mayor and called a meeting
of the Council. Bentz however contested the election. A recount made and vote was
a tie. Meilike, however refused to give up his seat or to draw lots for the office.
Then F.M. Guernsey, who had been mayor of Clintonville in 1890, declared that
as the vote was a tie, there had been no re-election and that he was still
mayor of Clintonville. He immediately brought suit to oust Meilike and the case
was decided in favor of Guernsey in the circuit court of Waupaca last
Friday.
Milk has advanced to
six cents a quart in this city. Dairymen meet with great difficulties in
keeping stock these days hauling to scarcity of feed and water.
A Little Girl 1891
A Child Wanderer - Last Saturday afternoon the little
seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Flanagan failed to come home to
supper and as night approached the members of the household became alarmed and
a search was instituted. The premises high and low were searched but no child.
Neighbors joined in all night long and the city was patrolled until Sunday
dawned and the little girl was still missing. There were thoughts she had been
kidnapped or drowned in the River. The riverbanks were searched Sunday for
signs of the last one revealing nothing. About Monday noon word was received
from Appleton that little Miss Flanagan was stopped at the residence of an
acquaintance there. Without speaking to her mother, the little one took the
train Saturday afternoon for Appleton where she inquired for the residence
desired and intended to stay there. She had intended to catch a ride from a
farmer to Freedom where she wanted to visit an aunt.
At about 10:50 last
night Charles Basch, a switchman at work at the Lakeshore Yard on the
Southside, was run over and instantly killed, his body being horribly mangled.
The unfortunate young man was about 25 years of age, single having been
divorced from his wife. The remains were gathered up and conveyed to the
undertaker Fargo to be placed in a casket.
Deer Season – The open season for deer hunting has commenced
and from now up to and including December 1 anyone may kill deer in the state
without fear of possession by game wardens. It is unlawful however to hunt deer
with dogs, set trap or spring guns or employ any device for catching deer.
One hundred beaver shawls
just received at Hammels.
November 13, 1891
Three life convicts,
Robert N. West, John Stagg, and Fred Knack escaped from the penitentiary
(Waupun) yesterday, through a tunnel dug under the buildings and into the streets
that must have taken years to dig, as it passes through several walls of stone.
The fire engine has been out this week pumping
water into the various reservoirs, preparing for cold weather.
GAVE THE COPPER THE SLIP - A 14-year-old boy escaped from the
Madison Chief of Police J.E. Adamson in a manner that would do credit to a professional
cracksman rather than a stage-struck lad who ran away from home to become an
actor. The boy was arrested in Chicago and the Madison officer came to take him
home. The runaway was handcuffed to Adamson, and he took the evening train to
Madison. The officer went to sleep in the car and while he slumbered, the boy
searched his pockets, found the key to the handcuffs, unlocked, his irons and
escaped. He took the key with him, and chief Adamson wore the cuffs home.
W.H. Gray, a farmer,
living near Antigo, while going into the woods to set a gun last Friday, ran
into a gun allegedly to have been set by his neighbor, Nelson Meyer and received
injuries that caused death four hours later. Meyer is under arrest.
A tramp named William
Haines saved the train from destruction on the Northwestern road near Oconto
one day last week and that company awarded him by placing him under arrest. It
is claimed that Haines loosened the rails and then reported the condition of
the track expecting the company would reward him. At least this is the version
given by detectives who are at work on the case.
A Brilliant Idea - Here is a way to stimulate business. In Indianapolis
druggist found a nickel on the floor in his store. Being an honest man, he put
this notice in the window: “A sum of money found on Tuesday last in this
establishment. The owner will receive the same within upon describing the
money.” Hundreds of people have since called and announced the loss of money.
The respective losses range from $2-$1500. No one has announced the loss of a five-cent
piece. All who have called spent money in the store, chiefly on cigars. A merry
twinkle glitter is in the honest druggist eye, as he looks at the lucky pocket
piece that has brought him so much trade.
A 100-horsepower engine
has been ordered by Oscar Thilmany to furnish motive power for his three paper
machines.
Buried Two in Each Coffin – The arrest of a leading Chicago
undertaker named Rogers is expected. He is accused of systematically burying
two corpses in a coffin. Rogers held a contract to intern deceased inmates of a
public institution for dependent children and is alleged he saved himself expenses
by hiding multiple bodies in each casket.
November 20, 1891
The three prisoners who
escape from Waupun last Wednesday by tunneling out were captured the next day
after being out 12 hours. They had dug two years on the tunnel.
The home of Mayor Lindauer
and wife is shrouded in gloom. The gleeful and merry childish laugh that
formerly sounded in the household is hushed forever, death has claimed another
victim, little Mabel their 21-month-old daughter having died Tuesday morning.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lindauer in
their sad bereavement. The funeral occurred this afternoon and the remains
taken to Riverside Cemetery for internment.
A.W. Fernandez, the
state game warden, made a visit to this city last week to look up the report
that the fish were dying in large numbers in the lower Fox. He reports that the
statements are true, and that thousands of fish of all kinds have been killed
by the refuge dumped into the river by the paper and sulphite mills. He says
the matter is growing worse continually. He fears that the trouble cannot be
stopped, as there is no law to cover such cases. He will however consult with
the Atty. General to see if this wholesale extermination of fish cannot be put
to an end in some way.
A Dog Tramp – Antigo - There is in this city a Scotch
terrier known as “Scotty the dog tramp.”
He was brought to Antigo by station agent H.O. Holland and has become a
confirmed tramp. He knows every railroad man who runs into Antigo and can frequently
be seen getting off and on trains passing through here. He rides in a baggage
car or caboose and makes frequent visits to the stations between Kaukauna and
Watersmeet. Whenever he meets a railroad man he is at home, and they never fail
to feed him when he is around at mealtime. Scotty is very popular among the
railroad boys.
Winter has swooped down upon us with
outstretched talons Monday night and seemingly has come to stay.
November 27, 1891
The farmers are doubly
bothered now. Hauling water for miles was bad enough, but rough roads make it a
more troublesome task.
Eastern newspapers are
gravely discussing the propriety of asking legislative intervention to prevent
the playing of football. The statistics are adduced to show that not one man
gives up his life in the 24-foot ring where a score for killing in the rush
line. The conclusion reached is that if the brutal side of the human nature
must be indulged it is better to gratify it in a comparatively cheerful and
exuberant pastime of prize fighting. It is endorsed as less brutal than the
game that it now attracts in its stead the tendency of which it is claimed is
toward the days of bullfights and gladiatorial contests.
CHILDREN EATEN BY WOLVES - News reached St. Paul
on the 28th that wolves killed three children of Andrew Gurlick near
New Brighton 10 miles north of St. Paul. During the great fires in September
droves of wolfs were driven southward and there have been some preying on sheep
near the Twin Cities stockyards. A drove of 125 were seen Monday afternoon. The
Gurlick children wandered into the woods near their home at night and were
devoured by the wild beasts. Their cries were heard but before help could reach
them, they had been killed.
Looks Suspicious – William Houston and William Brown of Rhinelander
emptied a pint of whiskey which contained 20g of morphine in addition to the
liquor. Both are dead. Mrs. Houston said she had been using morphine for years.
She dissolved the morphine in the whiskey and put it in a closet for her own
use. She did not know the man had drunk it and when she found the empty bottle
last Thursday morning it was too late to save them. An investigation will be
made.
The word “cop” comes
from chief-of-police. How many knew this?
No man should be elected
to the common council of the city, who is not a clean, capable, and respectful
citizen. The council made up of such men would make few or no disgraceful
blunders. There should be no sticks or bummers in it.
WOMEN REGULATORS IN OHIO – There is great excitement at Clearwater
over a raid made Sunday by masked women on a disreputable house at that place.
The house was just outside the town limits and no arrest could be made. About 9
o'clock Sunday night 40 to 50 women, masked, surrounded the house, and battered
in the doors. Several men of the place made a dash and escaped, but four women
were caught and terribly beaten with switches on their bare backs. The women
were then given 24 minutes to get out of sight. After that the women literally
tore down the house smashing the furniture to kindling. The mob was composed of
the best ladies of the town.
Deer Near Home – George Walsh of the town of Black Creek, while
out hunting for small game a few days ago witnessed a sight which is seldom
seen in this portion of the state. Across the thicket a short distance from
Seymour, he ran into six deer. He was so much surprised that he never thought
of shooting until the animals had disappeared. It is very seldom that a deer is
seen in this part of the state.
