La Crosse May See Standard Opera This Fall
F L Jackson of Barker-Brown Chicago visits La Crosse to drum up interest in bringing the operas Bohemian Girl and Martha to the city on November 21 and 22. The company plans a circuit of fifty or more cities and could include La Crosse if support grows. Jackson will meet local musical leaders this week.
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Standard Opera
la Crosse
F. L. Jackson
Barker-Brown Company
Chicago
Martha
Jackson
Opposition to Esch May Field Democratic Candidate
A report notes two opposing candidates might seek the congressional nomination against Congressman J J Esch of La Crosse. It identifies C F Hille of Black River Falls as a potential candidate who would pursue the Democratic nomination rather than the Republican one.
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J. J. Esch
la Crosse
C. F. Hille
Black River Falls
Edwards Considers Car Line in Mankato
President B. E. Edwards of the La Crosse City Railway visits Mankato to study a city railway and a proposed interurban electric line from Mankato to St. Peter. Hixon & Co. rumored backers were denied by F. P. Hixon when questioned last night.
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B. E. Edwards
la Crosse City Railway
Mankato
St. Peter
Minn
Hixon & Co
Hr. Edwards
F. P. Hixon
Program for Yeoman Excursion Arrangements Listed
The Yeomen excursion on August 8 features a 1 30 p m Band concert 2 p m Yeomen drill with prizes 40 and 20 3 p m Baseball at League Park La Crosse league team versus Brookings champions of South Dakota with railroad service managing crowds and returning trains after the game Visitors come from within 150 miles of La Crosse.
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League Park
la Crosse League
Brookings
South Dakota
la Crosse
Match In Woodbox Sparks House Fire Escape
William Woods of South Eighth Street narrowly escaped a house fire last night when a lit match was discarded into a woodbox. The blaze was checked by the timely arrival of the fire department after the mishap.
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William Woods
South Eighth Street
Fre
Fire Damages Woodbox House. Damage Estimated at 25 Dollars
A small blaze in a woodbox caused smoke throughout the house. Firemen confirmed the fire and found the damage limited to the woodbox area with slight warping to the ceiling and walls. Total damage pegged at twenty five dollars.
Postoffice Robberies Continue Reportedly Down
Postoffice robberies persist but decline in frequency and loot. Inspector E. E. Fraser notes two recent cases at Nye and Mondovi carried out by teenagers, both youths still in their teens.
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E. E. Fraser
Nye
Mondovi
Berg Solberg Wedding Quiet Ceremony in Winona
R. H. Berg and Miss Mabel Solberg were quietly married Tuesday evening at the bride's aunt Mrs. M. Anderson's home in Winona. The ceremony was intimate with a few relatives and friends. They traveled to La Crosse Wednesday where the marriage was announced to their many friends.
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R. H. Berg
Mabel Solberg
M. Anderson
Winona
Mrs. Berg
la Crosse
Judge Dismisses Layman Custody Suit in Viral Feud Case
Judge Brindley yesterday dismissed the action seeking to remove Irene and Fred Layman from their parents Mr and Mrs William Layman. The ruling ends the two year Layman Puente feud that unsettled the Upper La Crosse Street neighborhood with ongoing turmoil.
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Brindley
Irene
Fred Layman
William Layman
Layman
Upper la Crosse Street
Is Saved From Drowning by Bath Helper
John Eckman a young man about one year old was saved from drowning shortly before supper last night by Harry Rowley assistant at the public bathhouse in an incident cited by local officials and witnesses.
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John Eckman
Harry Rowley
City Notes and Local Visits Across La Crosse Area
W H Gifford of Arcadia visits La Crosse friends. E E Helberson of Albany travels to relatives. Excursion to Winona on steamer Fountain City Friday Aug 3 leaves 9 30 am returns 8 pm fare 35 cents three hour stop. Foley Kidney Cure advertised by O T Erhart. Keefe Business College fall term begins Sept 4 1906 with reduced rates for early enrollment. Several locals in town for visits and business, including D J Moriarity Caledonia and Chas Gass Ridgeway. Young Badgers beat Young Americans 14 3 at Powell's diamond with batteries George Kabat Banky Frank. Beach's Peosta Soap advertised for laundry. Electric fans advertised at various prices. Foley Kidney Cure promoted by O T Erhart. Chas Sterling Preston and Marie Lown Albert Lea visiting. Co L Sullivan Peoria visiting relatives. Dr Will Powell noted for women’s diseases. CHANDELIER PARLOR address 227 Main.
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W. H. Gifford
Arcadia
la Crosse
Ek. E. Helberson
Albany
Winona
Fountain City
W. H. Shippley
Aurora
Foley
O. T. Erhart
J. D. Dahl
Mabel
The
Keefe Business College
E. H. Piper
Cleveland
Dr. Mill
Electric Supply & Construction Company
Main Street
G. Meyers
West Concord
George Powell
Young Badgers
Young Americans
Powell
George
Kabat
Banky
Frank
Emil Eugert
Spring Grove
Chas, Gass
Ridgeway
E. Huntley
Geneva
A. O. Colby
Bessie Evans
Bangor
H. G. Well
Mankato
Keefe Conservatory of Music
Eklund
Chicago
W. M. Gaoath
Plain View
Alfonso Scares His Courtiers in Spain
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria rode in a small boat to board a public cab in San Sebastian before sailing the Giraldo to Santander then England. The driver recognized the monarch and greeted him, sparking a moment of courtier fright and surprise.
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San Sebastian
Giraldo
Sanander
England
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Royal Pair Evade Attention On Quiet Car Ride
The man identifying himself as a prince and his queen asked for a discreet drive and tea at a pastry shop. They were seen by passersby in a private room as they shared tea cakes after the outing.
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Alfonso
King and couple depart after tea in quiet dusk scene
A crowd gathered as the king pulled down the blind and the couple finished their tea before embarking in the late evening.
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Dow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miandard Opera
HR LA Grosse
Edwards
Yeomen
Vigor
Henry N, Boehm
Berg-Solberg
Browning
City News
D. J. Moriarity
Caledonia
A. C. Cass
Viroqua
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
QO. T. Erhart
John Lolstad
Bronson
City
Main
Hamilton
Hamilton Watch Co
Irvine’s
Main St
Alphonso
Carmen
F. & B. Armlets
Bates & Bacon
Standard
Norma
Irvine
Elbertas
John C. Burns
Chas
J. F. Thompson
Barron Building
Wisconsin
California
RCHAS
Beysch
John Gund Brewing Co
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