Open Tournament Next Thursday Draws Local and National Shooters
The Q Gun club on the Sawyer and Austin mill site hosts an open tournament next Thursday with about a hundred shooters expected. J W Winter led with 95 of 100 birds as Milwaukee, Winona, and Minneapolis entrants arrive to challenge local marksmen. Other scores and attendees include Culp and Miller in a Rose Cup shoot off, plus a tide of social notes from residents across town.
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Minneapolis
J. W. Wirter
Stoke
Simo Sc Cores
Kurtenacker
Sowie
Ghores
Iee Bean
EH Sa Cp One Wok Fa
Elew Ake
Now 'Gie One
J. C. Culp
W. M. Miller
Needle Injures Mrs. Cagle While Washing Clothes
Mrs. Frank Cagle suffered a painful accident this morning when a needle was driven into her hand. A doctor was summoned to remove the imbedded needle, and Dr. Lueck performed the operation.
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Frank Cagle
Lueck
McNee Named Head Foreman at Dayton's Bluff
R M McNee has been appointed head foreman on the Q at Dayton's Bluff replacing J M Daw son. The change took effect August 1. McNee is well known in local railroad circles and many friends welcome his promotion.
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R. M. MecNee
Dayton’s Bluff
J. M. Dawson
Mr. McNee
Howard Guests From Minneapolis And Loomis
Mr and Mrs E W Howard of 1932 Wood street entertain Mr and Mrs F C Bloom and son from Minneapolis Pullman avenue and Mr and Mrs J Ryne of Loomis as guests in a social note from the community column.
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E. W. Howard
Wood Street
F. C. Bloom and Son
Pullman Avenue
Minneapolis
J. Ryne
Loomis
Coffee: The Answer to Ill Health Found in Postum Proof
A reader attributes years of pale, weak health to coffee and credits Postum with a full recovery. The letter cites stopping coffee, improving appetite and sleep within a week, and full strength in five months, weighing 148 pounds. Postum Co. of Battle Creek endorses the testimonial and notes new letters appear periodically.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
G A R Plans Popular Fund Drive for Grand Army Battleship
The Owen Gray Post G A R in Larue Ohio launched a July 31 subscription drive to fund a mammoth battleship. If sanctioned by the National Encampment around August 28, the ship would be named Grand Army of the Republic to honor Civil War soldiers. Ed Cronon says local action hinges on national approval.
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Owen Gray Post
Larue
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Ed Cronon
Board to Hold No Aug Meeting
The board of education will not meet this evening and postpones the August session for a vacation. Superintendent Bird and President William Loening will handle all current work, so no board meeting was considered necessary until the usual September date.
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Board of Education
Bird
William Loening
Ritter Draws Longest Straw For Booth Installation
In a north side schoolhouse bid, hiring for installing voting booths was decided by drawing straws. Ritter drew the long straw over Bucholz, with both bidding 1188 dollars. Work began Saturday and should take about two months. A final, unrelated remark follows.
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North Side
Ritter
Bucholz
Field of Candidates for Local Offices Expanded
State Senator Morris faces no primary rival as Obvious opposition consolidates. County Clerk Rawlinson remained open till midnight Saturday to receive nomination papers and finalize the candidate list. Republican tickets include Wright and Cronon for clerk of court and county clerk respectively, with several sheriff and assembly hopefuls across districts. Democratic contenders feature Mohr for sheriff of deeds Ritter for clerk of court Day for assembly First district and Hood for district attorney among others. Prohibitionists nominate Smith for coroner Horn for clerk of the court and Needham for county clerk among a wide field in the county race.
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Rawlinson
George D. Wright
Edward Cronon
William A. Bradley
William Duncan
Charles H. Rawlinson
John Mulder
Membr
Assembly
Frank H. Aiken
William Weimar
Russell D. Smith
John E. McConnell
George R. Hodge
Wv. S. Keppel
Edward Larson
James Thompson
John Mohr
Deeds
Theo G. Ritter
James T. Day
Charles Jarvis
Co. L. Hood
August Houthmaker
James H. McHugh
Robert Gifford
Louis B. Omerberg
William Garbers
E. J. Kneen
Andrew E. Smith
Eugene Horn
William van Loon
Ellis R. Frank
Enos Streaton
Theodore Sidensol
Martin C. Casberg
Oliver Needham
Earl G. Staats
George Fly Hosts 75th Birthday Party At Home
George Fly of Shelby celebrated his seventy fifth birthday Saturday evening with about fifty friends at his residence. Many presents were given and well wishes came from numerous acquaintances. His son George Fly Jr of St Paul attended and left for the Twin Cities that evening.
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George Fly
Shelby
Mr. Fly
George Fly, Jr
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Nurse Dr Anita McGee Honored by Japanese Emperor
The war nurse Dr Anita McGee organized Yankee nurses to aid Japanese forces at the conflict's start. In recognition of her service the Japanese emperor awarded her a rare badge of honor. She is the daughter of renowned astronomer Simon Newcomb and wife of scientist N J McGee.
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Anita McGee
Russia
Japan
McGee
Empror
Dr. McGee
Simon Newcomb
N. J. McGee
Van Camp's Beans Emphasizes Tomato Sauce and Quality
An advertising appeal touts Van Camp's Beans with 1 200 more acres planted for tomatoes, claiming sauce from ripe Michigan tomatoes, high heat baking to improve digestion, and 47 years of experience delivering superior beans to millions of customers and expanding demand worldwide.
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van Camp
van Camp’s
Smith Detained After Absenting With $300 From Local Inn
George Smith vanished from the American House last Thursday with $300, later found in Freeport with about $200 remaining. He was brought to La Crosse by Sheriff Burns and will be arraigned before Judge Brindley. Laura Thompson, formerly of Chop Suey, was seen with him. proprietor Timp sought settlement but relatives could not pay. Smith faces prosecution for the missing funds.
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George Smith
Freeport
la Crosse
Burns
Smith
Laura Thompson
Brindley
Timp
la Crosse Smith
Man Located After Freeport Meeting and Police Notice
The man was found after traveling to Freeport where he met Laura Thompson. Freeport police, via a Tribune notice and later a local police message, assisted in locating him.
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Freeport
Laura Thompson
Tribune
Farmer's Rig Is Smashed By Auto
An unknown farmer on Mormon Coulee road near La Crosse was driving a buggy when an automobile struck it from the rear. The buggy was nearly demolished and the horses fled. the farmer escaped injury and went home without his carriage. The automobile driver, realizing the danger, left the scene before being identified.
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Mormon Coulee
la Crosse
Chief Bradfield Returns to Office After Injury
Chief Nathan Bradfield visited the Central station office for the first time since his accident. He cannot resume active duties for several weeks due to an arm injury. Fay, also injured, was taken back to the hospital Saturday for treatment.
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Nathan Bradfield
Fay
Farmer Ed Herlitzke Hosts Chipmunk Coulee Party
Ed Herlitzke, a farmer on Chipmunk Coulee road, hosted about 40 friends and relatives at a house party yesterday afternoon. The day featured games and amusements and all participants reported an excellent time.
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Ed Herlitzke
Chipmunk Coulee Road
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