1894 Newspaper Articles and Tidbits
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The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
RAISING MONEY TO SECURE A MANUFACTORY
WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 15. - There was a very fair attendance at the opera house Saturday evening, to take into consideration the project of extending $15,000 aid to the Milwaukee Mallable Iron works, recently burned out there, as an inducement for the company to locate here. The question was discussed pro and con and there is every indication, if one may form an opinion by the sentiment that prevailed at the meeting, that the money will be forthcoming. The property owners where it is proposed to locate the works will donate the land in acreage. This land is to be divided up into lots and a committee of citizens are to place a valuation upon the lots. The citizens who favor extending the aid are to purchase such lots at the valuation placed upon them, and to pay for them in three equal payments. For instance, if a lot should be valued at $300 the foundry men get the first $100, the party donating the land get the value of the land in acreage and the foundry get what is left. In any case, the purchaser gets the lots for his money. The company agrees to employ not less than 150 men; say that they now have stock and machinery to the value of $65,000 and have orders enough on hand to employ the above number of men for one year. They also agree to be in operation by the end of six months. The property owners do not agree to donate the land - only the difference between its acreage and its platted value. The lot purchaser gets a bond for a deed upon his first payment and the warranty deed when the last payment is made. In addition to donating the acreage the land company give four acres as a site for the works.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
E. W. Chafin will speak at Good Templar's hall this evening by request. Subject, "Cost of Municipal Government." The general public is invited. Admission free.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Miss Sophia Hughes will give a social party at her residence on Charles street this evening. The exercises will consist of readings, recitations, music, etc.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
George Madson, who underwent a surgical operation some days ago, is now in a fair way of recovery.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
E. J. Evans is still quite sick and unable to attend to his office duties. He hopes to be able to hold court again the last of the week.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Ray's orchestra has been engaged for the Burlington masquerade party, which takes place Thursday evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
John McKeon, having heard it stated that he was a member of the A. P. A. society, desires to deny the rumor, which he says is false.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Charles H. Harriman of Chicago spent Sunday with relatives and friends here.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
The question of continuing the choir at the Congregational church has not yet been settled. It is probable that something will be done this week.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
W. A. Pierce, the attorney, who has been very sick since his relapse of two weeks ago, is able to ride down town again, but not allowed to undertake office work.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Walter T. Floyd, representing the Silver King company, says that the Casino of this place has one of the best stages that he has yet seen. His company are to appear here next Friday evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jackson start for California tomorrow morning for a four months' visit for the benefit of Mr. Jackson's health.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Delbert Utter and wife of Coldwell were the guests of F. H. Fault and family of James street Saturday and yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Thomas Ryall, who has been in business here for the last twenty years as a retail grocer, closed his doors last Saturday afternoon, having made an assignment to J. K. Randle. While it was known that Mr. Ryall had some trouble last spring, it was generally understood that he had safely bridged the financial chasm. The general opinion is that he will resume in the near future.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Ferdinand Smith, the Mukwonago attorney, was in the village Saturday. He is a son-in-law of the late Judge Field.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Miss Sadie Lum, of Wauwatosa, who has been here visiting friends, returned home Saturday evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Miss Mabel Sperl sang at the Congregational church yesterday, taking the place usually occupied by Mrs. D. S. Tullar.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Miss Durfee, a missionary worker of Texas, spoke at the Babtist church last evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
E. B. Clifton has commenced suit against the county through his attorney D. J. Hemlock, to recover for services as constable. He claimed $177.35 and was awarded $95.30.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
The circuit court convened today at 1 o'clock. The first case to be called was that of State vs. Mary E. Thompson, charged with subornation of perjury. This case will be followed by that of the State vs. Fred Brown, charged with perjury. Both of these cases grew out of what is known as the Higgins case. The case of the State v s. W. H. Hunkins comes up on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
Dr. A. W. L. Rotherond, of Brooklyn, recently from Denver, Col., was in the village yesterday. It is thought that he came here to investigate the merits of the Mukwonago mineral well.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) January 15, 1894; pg. 2; col C
The St. Alban's Episcopal church of Sussex gives an entertainment tomorrow evening for the benefit of the society. Quite a number are going from here, including Minor's orchestra.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
The Good Templare lodge at Waukesha will celebrate the thirty-sixth anniversary of the establishment of the society here on Feb. 9. An entertaining programme will be provided and a supper will be served.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
The Summer Trotting association has joined the Wisconsin Racing circuit and will give a season of races July 17, 18, 19, 20. The races will begin at Freeport, Ill., and follow in order at Janesville, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Waukesha. A meeting will be held here Friday to elect officers for the local organization.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
Alex. Haynes is endeavoring to effect a settlement with his creditors on a basis of 40 cents on the dollar and is quite likely to succeed, as most of the creditors have already consented to the arrangement.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
The lecture of Charles Noble Gregory under the auspices of Carroll college, given last evening at the Presbyterian church, was well attended and it was universally pronounced on of the most entertaining and profitable lectures delivered here in years. The subject was "Money and Politics."
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
Out of a flock of seventy chickens, Reuben Strong, who resides a mile southeast of this village, has lost all but twelve, through the depredations of thieves.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
President J. J. Hadfield has been confined to his home by a severe attack of rheumatism.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. White, Mrs. J. P. Story, Miss Carrie Nickell and Miss May Rankin leave for California next Tuesday.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
Dr. Caldwell will leave for New York Saturday and will sail for England Feb. 16.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) February 01, 1894; pg. 8; col B
The Adams Express company has given notice to various parties at Waukesha with whom it has had business relations that it will discontinue its office here Feb. 28.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 01, 1894; pg.8; col A A concert will be given at Jerusalem church Friday evening. Prof. Hugh Williams will have charge of the programme.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 01, 1894; pg.8; col A Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Muir held an informal gathering this evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fuller of Winnebago City, Minn., who leave for home to-morrow.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 01, 1894; pg.8; col A The O. A. O. Reading Circle will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Sirachan to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Youmans, W. G. Donovan and W. A. Pierce are in attendance at the meeting of the Editorial association at Oshkosh.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Henry Kent, manager of the West Waukesha Lubricating company, has the plans prepared for the new factory. The main building will be 20x140, with 20-foot posts. In addition to the main building there will be a storage house 20x70 with 12-foot posts, a tallow house 20x30 of the same height and an oil house 12x30 with 12-foot posts. Work will be commenced on the factory at once, as the temporary quarters are not half large enough. Although a night and day force are kept busy, they cannot keep up with orders.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. George Post of Prospect was taken to the asylum at Oshkosh today. She was confined at a Wauwatosa asylum, some years ago, but became insane again last week.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
William Jenneman, a member of the fire department, was given a reception in honor of his 21st birthday. The other members asked him over to the engine rooms and while there procured some music and refreshments and a thoroughly good time was had.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The wind blew out a front door of the engine house last evening. A new door will now have to be procured. The whole structure needs an overhauling.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Sixteen young women joined the Daughters of the King at St. Mathias church last evening. The officers are: President, Mrs. E. Morley; secretary, Miss Florence Cass; treasurer; Miss Lulu Haight; chaplain, the Rev. L. E. Johnston.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. W. P. Sawyer, wife of the cashier of the National Exchange bank, is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
William Towne went to Milwaukee to-day.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. Towne of East Main street is confined to her home from a fall.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Alfred Harden of Mukwonago was a Saturday visitor to the village.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
C. E. Armin has recently purchased a thoroughbred registered Jersey bull.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Newton Barney is ill with the grip.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Elmer Ward of Caldwell was in the village Saturday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. Albert Hunter and daughter, Agnes, of Lake Beulah, were Saturday visitors.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Jay Ward, who fell on an icy walk last winter, and who has been at his home near Caldwell, since the accident, was in the village Saturday. He is still compelled to use crutches.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Miss Alice Craig, a teacher at Menomonee Falls who has been with her parents at Mukwonago for two weeks, was here Saturday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The drilling on the Mukwonago well has not been abandoned so the managers say, but only suspended owing to lack of funds. Work will be resumed in the near future.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. Dora Putnam returned home today from a visit with friends at Dodge Corners and Big Bend.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Miss Sarah McKenzie, a Carroll college graduate, now teaching school near Menomonee Falls, was the guest of Miss Frankie Croker Saturday and Sunday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Miss Ida Howie Walker of Milwaukee was the guest of Mrs. Dora Putnam yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Dr. Evans of Milwaukee will conduct the services at the Baptist church this evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Miss R. P. Breese sang in the Congregational church choir last evening, taking the place of Mrs. D. S. Tullar.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The singing of Miss Winnie Jones, who took part in the Jerusalem church concert, was excellent. It was her first appearance as a soloist, and she was the recipient of several encores.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The H, I, J, K, L and M's of the Congregational Aid society will serve a 15-cent supper in the parlors of that church next Friday evening.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Harry Morris visited relatives and friends in Milwaukee yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Prof. Vosburgh of the Wayland academy, Beaver Dam, is in the village arranging for a joint debate between the students of Carroll college and those of his school. Between twenty-five and thirty from her will attend. The debate will probably take place in April, and the subject will be Chinese Immigration.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Moses Jackson, charged with assault and battery, was brought before Justice Jewett this morning and acquitted.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
A surprise party was tendered Mrs. Henry Snyder of Main street on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
George Vincent on Saturday secured a lease of the building about to be vacated by the National Exchange bank. He has rented it for a term of fifteen years at an annual rental of $400.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 05, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The county board meets tomorrow to accept the new courthouse.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
The ladies of the local Bicycle club entertained the members of the Wheelmen's club at the club rooms on Clinton street this evening. A supper was served.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
Charles Vick of Lisbon recently completed a well at the depth of 150 feet, and it is said to contain 100 feet of water.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
The farmers have begun plowing in many parts of the county, and should the pleasant weather continue through the present week a good deal of spring grain will be sown.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
Mrs. Sarah M. Brown was granted a divorce from Charles O. Brown to-day in the Probate court, on the grounds of desertion.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
Brigadier Fielding spoke to-night at the M. E. church to a large audience.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
Fifty entries and more have been received by Secretary Smith of the Summer Trotting association, for the stake races, and there was a meeting of the members of the association to-night to decide upon the classes to be adopted.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 14, 1894; pg. 9; col A
A special meeting of the Germania Singing society was held this evening listen to the report of the committee having in charge the matter of securing pieces, etc., of lots one of which may be purchased for a music hall site. Several desirable lots have been offered to the society for this object, but no definite decision was arrived at.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
An unsuccessful attempt was made last evening to enter the store of W. A. Gault and Mrs. Dora Putnam, on Broadway. The attempt must have been by professionals, as the keys show the marks of burglar grippers, the ends being nearly cut off. In the latter place the doors were bolted and the thieves soon abandoned the job, but at Mr. Gault's they worked so vigorously that the family were awakened, and in sending for aid it is supposed that the creaking of a door frightened the intruders away.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The case of Charles Fleming, marshal of Pewaukee, who is charged with assault and battery by William Wood, has been continued until the 27th.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
E. E. Campbell, John Flannagan, Herman Harmon, Fred Weaver, C. A. Blodgett, August Blitz and August Leuter, representative farmers of Menomonie, Lisbon and Brookfield townships, were Waukesha visitors yesterday. Miss Nellie Redford, a student of Carroll college, has been engaged to teach the spring term of the Duplaineville school.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Daniel Doylan returned yesterday from Hot Springs, Ark., where he went to recover from a vaccination.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The Misses Killips of Vernon were in the village yesterday, en route home from a visit at Wales.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
James Lyman intends to move to Minnesota with his family and engage in farming.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
George E. Coleman, formerly a drummer boy of the Twenty-eighth Wisconsin infantry, now a business man of Winfield, Kan., who has been visiting friends here, returned home yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Cards have been received here announcing the coming marriage of Miss B. Benedict and J. B. Segall, both of Milwaukee, to take place in that city on Tuesday, April 10. Mr. Segall was for a long time in business here.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Work commenced yesterday on the foundation of the new malleable iron works. One of the buildings is to be 50x224 feet, another 70x224 feet, and an office building 30x30 feet. August Dieman of this village has the contract for the stone work. The contract for the work of putting up the building, which will probably be built of brick has not yet been let.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Waukesha lodge No. 46, Knights of Pythias, will give a musical entertainment and supper in the hall Monday evening, April 2.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The Wilbur Lumber company will erect an elevated coal shed at its yard here.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Y. M. C. A. has purchased sixty feet of land on the south side of South street from Simon Herbrand for $4,000. The lot is between Grand avenue and Broadway.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The manager of the charity entertainment troupe has canceled the date for Whitewater.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Dr. Hawlev, Postmaster Cameron and William Wood, all of Pewaukee, were Waukesha visitors yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
The members of the company that gave the charity entertainment in this village will tender a benefit performance to Ainsley J. Keene, the veteran showman, to take place at Carney Opera house March 28. The programme will consist of a minstrel first part, followed by fancy dancing, songs, club swinging, trapeze acts, the whole to conclude with a farce entitled Fun in a Waukesha Justice Office.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B John Mulaney of Caldwell was in the village yesterday.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Elijah Battles of Dartford, Solomon Vanderwalker of Big Bend and Mrs. Melvin Clifton of Mukwonago are Waukesha visitors today.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
W. S. O'Brien has consented to allow the use of his name for the position of marshal on the Democratic ticket.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 20, 1894; pg. 2; col B
Mrs. M. L. Kelley of the Fox River House, who recently underwent a surgical operation, is now thought to be out of all danger.
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