Smallpox Found Near Glasgow in August Reports
City notes report several smallpox cases discovered at Glasgow near Galesville by Dr Jagi. Other items note a temperance speech by Assemblyman John F Baker in Galesville on August 18 and a storm scare for houseboats at Trempealeau Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Galesville
Jagi
John F. Baker
Jackson County
W. A. Thompson
Trempealeau Bay
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Retail Jewlers Association
Judge Terhune
Viroqua
E. W. Hazen
Terhune
Vernon County
County Officials Could End Liquor Sales On River
Assistant District Attorney Dickel of St. Paul says county officials can halt liquor sales on the river within their territory whether boats carry a government license or not. He says power lies with state authorities or county officials, and reformers are expected to press their effort again to stop river liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickel
St. Paul
Society Wedded At Parsonage In Quiet Chicago Union
Miss Josephine MacDonald of Chicago married Benjamin A. Emerton superintendent of linemen for the northern Burlington division at the First Methodist church parsonage. The ceremony at 9:30 was attended by groom’s family and a few friends. the couple plans a honeymoon in the east and will live with the groom’s mother at 812 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine MacDonald
Chicago
Benjamin A. Emerton
Burlington Road
First Methodist Church
J. W. Irish
Cupid
la Crosse
Northwestern
Main Street
Visit Honoring Mrs Haney At Egan Home
Miss Alice Egan and Kern entertained Wednesday evening in honor of sister Mrs Haney visiting from the west. A program of vocal and instrumental music followed by dancing entertained those present including Nina Mullen Marie Johnson Mary Malay Lizzie Magner Ora Anderson Clara Schultz Lucy Schultz Anna Houghland Mamie Ritter Della Metwell Winifred Conway Elizabeth Hayes Ed Betsel Henry Davis Del Larson George Jackson Ed Fries Fred Wenzel Charlie Mullen Conrad Johnson Art Wolford John Pheyer John Smith Louis Smith and Chester Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Egan
Kern
Mrs. Haney
West
Nina Mullen
Marie Johnson
Mary Malay
Lizzie Magner
Ora Anderson
Clara
Lucy Schultz
Anna Houghland
Mamie Ritter
Della Metwell
Winifred Conway
Elizabeth Hayes
Messrs
Ed. Betsel
Henry Davis
del Larson
George Jackson
Fries
Fred Wenzel
Charlie Mullen
Conrad Johnson
Art. Wolford
John Pheyer
John Smith
Louis Smith
Chester Johnson
Five Hundred Card Party Honors Guests at Home
Yesterday afternoon Mrs J L Pett ingill hosted a five hundred card party for Mrs J W Cook of Minneapolis and Mrs P S Davidson of Hood River. Six tables played. first prize went to Mrs William Tarbex, second to Mrs Van Steenwyk. Attending were Mesdames Cook Davidson Van Steenwyk Scott Withee Thompson Harvey Powell Heb berd Ryder Nevins Clarke Hogan Moulton Allen Tarbox Bliss Brindley Tiffany Barber Anderson Goddard Austin Burton Wheel er and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pettingill
J. W. Cook
Minneapolis
P.S. Davidson
Hood River
Ore
William Tarbex
van Steenwyk
Mesdames Cook
Davidson
Elsie Gile Scott
Levi Withee
James Thompson
Albert Harvey
George Powell
S. S. Hebberd
Amelia Ryder
A. G. Nevins
Anna Clarke
J. J. Hogan
I. H. Moulton
N. D. Allen
W. H. Tarbox
H. P. Bliss
John Brindley
F. G. Tiffany
W. E. Barber
W. A. Anderson
Hiram Goddard
David Austin
Abby Burton
Alice Wheeler
Y M C A Camp Surprise for Mr Dunham Birthday
A gala evening at the Y M C A camp honored Mr C N Dunham on his birthday. His family and friends joined in the celebration, marking a joyful gathering with many attendees and warm wishes.
Missionary Society Ent ertains at First Presbyterian
The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church was entertained this afternoon by Mrs. C. A. Millington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church
C. A. Millington
Local Society Notes Departures and Visits
Mrs Hiram Goddard departed by the Burlington to the east to join her daughter Miss Myrtle Goddard who has been here weeks ahead. Mrs Jules Borresen left for Pine Bluff Ark after visiting her mother in law Mrs Louise Borresen. Miss Sarah Griffin of Watertown N Y visits her sister Mrs D G Whyte. Mr and Mrs Wallace of Boston, guests of Miss Anna Goodland, left for home. Miss Julia Carson of Waupaca is visiting friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Goddard
Burlington
Myrtle Goddard
Jules Borresen
Louise Borresen
Pine Bluff
Ark
Sarah Griffin
Watertown
N. Y
D. G. Whyte
L. Kelly
Dubuque
Helen Foss
Rochester
Barbara Russell
Tribune
M. S. Wacensity
Portage
M. Menger
Daughters
Bangor
F. L. Page
H. J. Monelawn
Madison
Gateway City
F. C. Brayton
Lyons
Iowa
N. E. Palmer
W. W. Clarke
Manitowoc
George Powell
J. B. Cotter
Winona
Louise
Margaret Jones
Huron
S. D
Personal News Gathers Relatives and Visitors in La Crosse
Local notes record Miss Ida Aiken and Miss May Aiken traveling to Minneapolis and Chicago to visit relatives, Dr Will Powell practicing women’s diseases, various residents returning from trips, garden concerts, dances, picnics, and numerous callers visiting friends in La Crosse during mid August with multiple named individuals and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Aiken
Minneapolis
Miss May Aiken
Chicago
Sparta Melrose Railroad Company Meeting Notice
Officers and stockholders of the Sparta-Melrose railroad have received notice of a meeting to be held at Sparta August 10. Bonds carried by Sparta, La Fayette, New Lyme, Little Falls, and Melrose districts total 25,000, 11,500, 0, 23,000, and 43,000 respectively. President Cromwell says the meeting will arrange for immediate construction work and place the company on a business footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Melrose Railroad
North Bend
Franklin
City
la Fayette
New Lyme
Little Falls
Melrose
Seis Towm
Cromwell
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Port Limon
John C. Burns
Fruit House
City News
Parkinson & Dockendorf
Gohres
Henry Gohres
No. 2
S. Gunderson
No. 3
Hanson
No. 5
Dennis McCawley
Bradfield
Board of Fire and Police Commission
Frank Thomas
Caledonia
George Hicklin
Elks’ Club
McKinley
North Side
Helen Roth
Henry N. Boueuhm
Society
E. FE. Dow
Stark
Philadelphia
Marguerite Evans
Milwaukee
C. N. Dunham
Paul Shultz
Gory
Irvine
Will Powell
C. C. Hamilton
Harry Hamilton
Leslie Emery
William Fitting
Houston
P. A. Worth
Carrie
Minnie Swords
East
Harriet Ray
Ethel Oleberg
Brownsville
H. F. Putney and Sons
B. N. Nickles
J. F. Treasent
Coleman
W. T. Mace
Plainview
Don H. Wilson
Sterater
J. N. Weeks
Fond du Lac
K. B. Jefferson
M. T. Bolton
F. P. Kinelou
Rushford
Seiler’s
Mable Hanson
Peter J. Sinens
Prairie du Chien
H. Austin
Ferryville
Frohsian Singing Society
H. W. Gabolia
Genoa
Ed. Austin
Brainerd
Minn
Bohemian Knights
Centennial Hall
O.B. Berris
Mable
Wm. A. Reng
Ella Hettinger
Green Bay
J. F. McGinnity
Ettrick
H. Hennegmans
H. T. Landers
la Ctrossee Chas
Sage of Eckhart
E. Larson
Lake City
Cc. C. Cameron
Waukesha
Matt Erickson
J. F. White
Lansing
B. A. Larsen
Mayme Bryan
Indianapolis
H. A. Clapp
Ed Hinsman
C. M. Bennett
Mt. Vernon
J. Mullen
Duluth
W. T. Irvine
Optician Graduate Ill. College of Optics
Melrose RY
Northwest
Toland’s Business School
Lacrosse
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