Three conductors go to extension
Three of the best known freight conductors on the La Crosse division Ed Fener R Curtis and A F E Mc Pherson left last night for Minneapolis to report to Assistant Superintendent EF B Failing for service on the Pacific coast extension They will in all probability be put in service at Butte Mont Many a girl who thinks she is too good to do housework believes that her mother isn't.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Ed Fener
R. (. Curtis
A. F E. McPherson
Minneapolis
EF. B
Butte
Mont
Ray Vaughn Killed In Yard Collision At Grand Crossing
A 16 year old Ray Vaughn was crushed to death at Grand Crossing yards when more box cars were kicked into a string as he crossed the tracks between two cars. He was returning from a yard office visit and was between couplers when the cars jointed, trapping him. He was found after lying unseen for some time. His parents live at 1793 Berlin Street.
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Grand Crossing
Ray Vaughn
William Vaughn
Berlin Street
Elmer
Danbury a Hero of the Civil War
George M. Danbury, 75, lifelong river steam boat engineer, will be laid to rest Saturday at 2 p.m. from 219 Island street Sletten. He served as chief engineer on gunboat No. 52 the Oriole during Grant’s Vicksburg attempt, a venture tied to a now-forgotten cotton prize. Born 1833 in Williamsburg Ohio, he married Mary Case of Patavia 45 years ago and leaves son Ora and daughter Mrs. Sarah Luther, 519 Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Danbury
Island Street
Sletten
Mr. Danbury
Mississippi
Grant
Vicksburg
War Department
Williamsburg O
Mary Case
Patavia
Ohio
Ora
Sarah Luther
Mill Street
Local notices household and travel updates from Kane Street
Burns and health notes mention skin cream ads. Several residents report illnesses and recoveries. John Smith falls from a tank at rubber mills and breaks three ribs. George Fisher and Ole Torreson leave on a horse buying trip through Minnesota. Various residents visit Chicago, St. Paul, Chippewa Falls, or Charles City, and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Kane Street
George Fisher
Ole Torreson
Minnesota
William Kelley
Chicago
L. L. Murphy
W. Wheeler
Woodstreet
Agnes Webster
C. A. Button
Charles Street
Wilbur Nutting
George Street
St. Paul
John Jones
Sumner Street
C. J. Bristow
St. Cloud Street
Fe. C. Goodale
Charles City
St James Bazaar A Big Sucess
The St James church bazaar drew a large crowd from the south side for supper last night. A quilt contest judged by Mrs Richmond of Kane Street awarded the prize to City Treasurer George Young while Mr Ritter won a five dollar gold piece. Supper continues tonight with a suit donated by Mrs T Allen up for grabs as the bazaar closes.
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St. James Church
South Side
Richmond
Kane _ street
George Young
Ritter
Morrison Succeeds Trainmaster Rupp on River Division
Milwaukee Road bulletin says EF W Morrison former La Crosse trainmaster becomes River division trainmaster with Minneapolis headquarters. He replaces P L Rupp who moves to assistant superintendent of the Chicago terminal. J F Volz will replace Morrison as chief train dispatcher on the La Crosse division.
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The
Milwaukee Road
EF. W. Morrison
la Crosse
River Division
P. L. Rupp
Chicago
Mr. Morrison
Minneapolis
J. F. Volz
North Side Editor Joins Benedicts Wedding Quiet
A quiet wedding last evening at the home of A. Netzer 1126 Avon street united Frank Geisenheimer publisher of the Argus with Miss Marie Kuhnau. Rev G M Thurow officiated with intimate friends and relatives as witnesses. Bridesmaid Miss Georgia Sagen and best man Mr Samuel Semingson attended. They will reside at 1418 Berlin street after May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Netzer
Avon Street
Frank Geisenheimer
The
Argus
Marie, Kuhnau
G. M. Thurow
Georgia Sagen
Samuel Semingson
Berlin Street
Tragedy at Grand Crossing Depot
A lad lay injured between the ears at the depot, groaning in distress. He was carried to the ward office then to the Grand Crossing depot where he remained unconscious and died there before any home transfer could occur. The body was later moved to Berlin street.
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Grand Crossing
Berlin Street
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LA Crosse Tribune
North Side
Rose ST
R.“P. Stanton
JOS
Kidder
Staats
Wall Paper Company
Clinton St
North la Crosse
Danbury
Sider
North Side Briefs
Vincent Downey
James McCannley
Annastasia Felzer
Son
William Murphy
Miss Brown
Caledonia Street
Chippewa Falls
P. J. Kelley
May Downs
Winant
John Downs
ST. James Bazaar
Morrison
Rupp
Benedicts
J. Heinz Company
Pittsburgh, Pa
North American Telegraph Company
Faltowia
Eattpe Pten Etree Peste
Cormfllinna
Tie Aendes Wing
Messes Anied Agsinet
Fie Peyiae Rison
Whities
H. A. Tuttle
Sec’y
the White Co
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
Clinton
Borrigon, Prasigees
San Franchico, Cal
San Francisco
Los
Angeles
Fernando Nelson
Ance
White Company
AEN MT
Waverley Electrics
State St
la Crosse, Wis
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