Burly Syrian Rescued From Drowning at Public Bath
A North Side colony resident was saved from drowning at the public bath by William A. Powell, a local attorney. Three visitors entered swift current, the largest cramping and sinking. Powell and Frank A. Withrow aided in the rescue. The rescued man recovered after losing consciousness and fluids. He could not speak English. Powell is noted as a strong swimmer among bathgoers.
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North Side
William A. Powell
Gans
Powell
Frank A. Withroay
Races at Edgerton Draw Large Crowd for Picnic Day
Five thousand attended the Edgerton picnic and races in Wisconsin. Dumpy, owned by Andrews of Delavan, won the free for all purse of 200 with a 2 19 best time. H N owned by C W Hamilton Milwaukee won the 2 20 class. The 3 00 class was postponed due to darkness.
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Edgerton
Wis
Dumpy, Andrews
Delavan
C. W. Hamilton
Milwaukee
Wisconsin marksmen pick state team for Seagirt Army match
The Wisconsin rifle team for Seagirt New Jersey on August 20 is announced. No Lacrosse players appear on the roster though Mueller Fowler and others were expected. The list includes Color Sergeant Schlick Corporal Hagen Sergeant Comer and others from various regiments and companies.
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Seagrit
Pear
Mueller
Fowler
Hungry Point to Get Modern Schoolhouse Within Four Years
The Hungry Point school board approved steps to buy land and move two city owned wooden schools to relieve cramped conditions in the southern districts. A future brick building is planned. W. W. Scott sought $25 extra for census work, board referred to the claims committee. The August financial report showed a balance of $45,719.55 with total receipts of $106,766.55 and expenditures of $59,067.20.
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Scott
W. W. Scott
Barnum
Claims Committee
Luening
Mobile
Cdicx
Payroyy
Steamer Quincy Cleared for Service at Eagle Point
Repairs on the steamer Quincy near Eagle Point finished with hull caulking and boilers installed. After delays since April 1, the vessel will depart its docks and enter Mississippi service, likely Monday September 4, while the Sydney returns for overhaul and resumes service between StPaul and StLouis as a companion to the StPaul.
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Quincy
Eagle Point
Mississippi
Dubuque
Sydney
St. Paul
St. Louis
Wisconsin girl Olive Templeton found dead in Indiana
Olive R Templeton of Sawyer Wisconsin who disappeared February 2 was found near St Joseph Michigan. Authorities believe she died while wandering homesick after leaving Immanuel College Adventists chapel. Decomposed body washed ashore and identified by distinctive marks at St Joseph morgue.
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St. Joseph
Sawyer
New Railroad Bridge Construction At Clinton
Work on the new Mississippi bridge at Clinton has begun by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad. A pile driver crew arrived Tuesday with machinery and boats being prepared. Two pile drivers will operate from barges to avoid train interference. Estimated completion about fifteen months.
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Mississippi River
Clinton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Chase couple buy historic river property by Victory
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Chase purchased the original Tibbetts place near Victory and plan a summer home. The fifteen acre riverfront site on the upper Mississippi features a four story house, fruit, a fine spring, and a deep water landing capable of accommodating the largest steamer.
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J. H. Chase
Tibbetts Place
Victory
Viroqua Censor
Upper
Mississippi
Kenosha Baseball Park In Danger Report
Kenosha Aug. 11 report notes the Kenosha baseball team faces possible danger to its ballpark amid unresolved funding and plans. Local officials and team representatives weigh options as community concerns rise.
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Kenosha
Park Clash With Railway Delays Chicago Venue Opening
Breen seeks to enjoin the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway over plans to cut the park in front of the grandstand. The park, opened less than three months ago, faces stake disputes as the road advances. The manager alleges a five year lease and a prior property settlement by the company.
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Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway
Breen
Travelers Return After Pleasant Minnesota Tour
C. H. Greenwood R. C. Whelpley James James and Thad Brindley returned yesterday from a Minnesota tour. They visited Rochester to the twin cities, spent days at the lakes, and followed the river on the way home. A recent storm halted their auto as hailstones as large as watches fell around them.
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C. H. Greenwood
R. C. Whelpley
James James
Thad _ Brindley
Minnesota
Rochester
Twin Cities
Golfers from Madison eye La Crosse contest tomorrow
A Madison party led by F. P. Hixon with Alfred James James James and J. M. Brittingham left by Packard for Madison to join a golf contest between La Crosse and Madison. They may overnight en route if needed and finish the trip at dawn tomorrow.
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F. P. Hixon
Alfred James
James James
J. M. Brittingham
Madison
Mr. Hixon
Packard
la Crosse
Iron Worker Dies of Typhoid Fever
John Walczek an employee of Trepte Ironworks died yesterday at his home 1416 Winnegabo Street after a short illness with typhoid fever He was born in Poland and was 17 years old The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from Holy Cross Church at 3 o clock with interment in Catholic Cemetery
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John Walczek
Trepte Ironworks
Winnebago Street
Poland
Holy Cross Church
Kothhaus Heads Off For Short Vacation
A. Kothhaus departed today for a brief vacation while Mrs. Kohlhaus and their children visit in Galesville continuing family travel plans.
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A. Kothaus
Mrs. Kohlhaus
Galesville
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Irvine
Priestley Cravenette
Valyu Garment CO
North Thirds Street
List
Wisconsin
Seagirt
N. J
Schlick
Corp
Hagen
Comer
S. J. Olson
Go. C
L. L. Bailey
Newland
Holdridge
Lehne
J RE. Olson
Meske
A. L. Olson
Edwards
A. Smith
Schneller
Ahnert
Hungry Point
Board of Education
Indiana
Sea OF Japan
Togo
East
Ferma
Gund
John Gund Brewing Co
Crosse Theater
Lottie Blair Parker
Main ST
North Third
C. A. Krebaum
la Crosse,’ Wis
Right Service
B. Stevens
Optician
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