Drowning Tragedy in Potato Point Fox River
In Appleton Wisconsin Aug 14 a boat capsized during a river cruise on the Fox at Potato Point. Brothers Richard and Anton Henkel drowned, three others swam to shore, and a search with ten launches and ten row boats continued without recovery. Anton Henkel had just married and buried a two month old baby. The bereaved father struggles as the survivor party fights shock.
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Appleton
Wis
Fox River
Potato Point
Richard
Anton R. Henkel
Henkels
Edward Riese
Hubert Henkel
Gustave Coats
Ernest Stark
Anton Henkel
Hold Fight for Fighting Bob in Gloucester Bouts
Admiral Fighting Bob Evans visits Gloucester as the Athletic Club delays bout date. The North Atlantic fleet battleship squadron under Evans is off Rockport and may attend. Main event matched Kid Katzemberger of the Maine against AP Delmont. date to be decided by Evans.
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Gloucester
Mass
Bob” Evans
Gloucester Athletic Club
Rockport
Admiral Evans
Kid” Katzemberger
Battleship Maine
AP Delmont
Excursion Tickets to Ashland at Reduced Rates
Excursion tickets to Ashland Wisconsin via the North Western line will be sold at reduced rates August 21 to 24 inclusive, with return allowed until August 27 inclusive, on account of the State League of Municipalities. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western.
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Ashland
Wis
State League of Municipalities
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Very Low Rates to Chattanooga via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets sold Sept 15 to 17 for Regimental Reunion and Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway for travel to Chattanooga Tennessee and return limits favorable.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Chicago & North
Western Ra Y
Beth WTS NUNAWAY Jorgensen Injured In Runaway
George Jorgensen of 1106 Charles street was rushed to Lutheran Hospital after a runaway incident. He was thrown from a wagon seat hitting a curb and sustained a severe forehead cut with possible brain injury.
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George Jorgensen
Charles Street
Lutheran Hospital
Trust Older Men With Passengers
A meeting at the Foley house on Mill Street gathered conductors brake men firemen and engineers to discuss running around crews during the heavy passenger rush. They claim experienced workers are passed over for younger men. An official said safety requires seasoned crews and he will not place a young man in passenger service when a veteran is available.
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Foley House
Mill Street
Visiting minister visits Eau Claire after St James sermon
The Rev. D. J. O'Hearn D S C professor at St Francis Seminary Milwaukee spoke at St James church Sunday and has gone for a short visit in Eau Claire. His sermon was impressive and interesting.
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D. J. O'Hearn
St. Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
St. James
Eau Claire
O’hearn
Superintendent Edward Stevens Leads Caledonia Cement Curb Start
Superintendent Edward Stevens returned from Madison where he completed a contract on cement curb and brick pavement work. Construction on the Caledonia street curb began today and will be rushed to completion as soon as possible.
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Edward Stevens
Caledonia Street
Madison
Knight of Columbus Leo A Sacksteder visits city
Dayton man Leo A Sacksteder, a former Knights of Columbus lecturer, was seen in Cincinnati yesterday. He has crossed the country twice, travels westward from New York, and in Dayton was presented with a fine emblem. He now represents the American Board and Box Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo A. Sacksteder
Dayton
Stoddard
Mr. Sacksteder
New York
Knights of Columbus
American Board and Box Co
North Side Briefs Including Local Moves and Visits
Miss Cassie Smith visits Chicago for a few days while I Brown returns to Madison after a short visit. Leland Mahoney has recovered from illness. Miss Julia Wright returns home at 717 Avon after several weeks away. Mrs. Robert Dunlay, formerly Gertrude Wheldon, visits from Spokane. Mrs. George Darling accompanies her. Miss Myrtle Hiler of 1113 Berlin street starts work at La Crosse Rubber Mills. Mr and Mrs Arthur Beaver welcome a baby girl. Mrs Beaver formerly Goldie Potters and now at 1503 Caledonia Street with her mother.
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William Duncan
Cassie Smith
Chicago
I. Brown
Madison
Leland Mahoney
Julia Wright
Avon Street
Robert Dunlay
Gertrude Wheldon
North Side
Spokane
Wash
George Darling
Myrtle Hiler
Berlin Street
la Crosse
Orino Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Relief
Advertises Orino Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring bowel action without irritation. Claims mild taste and no nausea, urging no substitutes and listing O. T. Erhart as seller.
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O. T. Erhart
Creditors Meet in Kippenhan Bankruptcy in Wisconsin
In the Western District of Wisconsin a meeting of creditors of Christopher Kippenhan of Greenwood Clark County is set at 320 Main Street La Crosse on August 28 1906 at 10 in the forenoon to declare a dividend and conduct related business. Referee in bankruptcy Guy C Prentiss dated August 14 1906.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Wisconsin
Christopher Kippenhan
Greenwood
Clark
Main Street
la Crosse
Guy C. Prentiss
Notice of Primary Election La Crosse County 1906
Official publication announces a September 4 1906 primary election in La Crosse County Wisconsin to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer attorney general insurance commissioner U S representative for the Seventh District and La Crosse County assembly seats in Campbell township and La Crosse city wards. Terms expire January 1907. correction or further notices may follow.
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Ounty
Wisconsin
of la Crosse
James O. Davidson
Robert M. la Folette
A. D
Walter L. Houser
John J. Kempf
Lafayette M. Sturdevant
Insurance
Zeno M. Hoss
Congress
Pepin
Buffalo
Trempealeau
Jackson
Eau Claire
Clark
Monroe
la Crosse
John J.sch
la Crosse County
Campbell
City of
John J. Durland
La Crosse County announces clerk and officials candidates
The notice lists candidates to fill county positions in La Crosse including County Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Clerk of the Circuit Court District Attorney Register of Deeds Surveyor and more with terms expiring January 1907 and dated July 14 1906. The listed towns and cities include Bangor Barre Burns Farmington Greenfield Hamilton Holland Onalaska Shelby and Washington plus the villages of Bangor and West Salem and wards in La Crosse and Onalaska.
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County of la Crosse
Bangor
Barre
Burns
Farmington
Greenfield
Hamilton
Holland
Onalaska
Shelby
Washington
West Salem
City of la Crosse
City of
Thomas Johnson
Charles H. Rawlinson
Herman Roesler
John S. Hougen
Edward Cronon
Circuit Court
George D. Wright
Otto Bosshard
Register of Deeds
John Streeter
George P. Bradish
C. H. Rawlinson
Notice to Contractors for La Crosse Public Works
The board of public works of La Crosse invites sealed proposals by August 24 1906 for labor and materials to complete desks telephone system clock lighting and related work per plans on file. Bonds required 30 percent or 15 percent cash on bid. penalties for delay $5 daily. bids may be rejected. Commissioners Beckwith Roberge Falk Audited August 11 1906.
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Board of Public Works
la Crosse
Real Estae
County of la Crosse
City of la Crosse
H. J. Beckwith
Arthur J. Roberge
George Falk
Commissioners
the Board of Public Works
C. H. Connor
Sealed Proposals Sought for La Crosse Bridge Work
The city invites sealed proposals at city hall until 2 pm August 26 1906 for furnishing all labor materials and equipment to fill and macadam the westerly bridge on the road to La Cres cent in accordance with the official estimates and specifications.
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Board of Public Works
City of la Crosse
City Hall
la Crescent
Notice to Contractors for La Crosse bridge work 1906
City invites sealed bids by 2 pm August 20 1906 to furnish all materials and perform work to fully complete the first bridge west of West Channel Bridge on the road to La Crescent. Work must start immediately and finish by November 15 1906. Bond of 700 cash or surety required with affidavit of real estate ownership. certified check 350. daily penalty 5 for delays after contract term. Dated August 11 1906. Commissioners Beckwith Roberge Falk.
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Board of Public Works
City of la Crosse
West Channel Bridge
la Crescent
County of la Crosse
H. J. Beckwith
Arthur J. Roberge
George Falk
Commissioners of Public Works
C. H. Connor
City of La Crosse Public Works Bid Notice
Bids invited for city public works with a October 1 1906 completion date and delays allowed for high water. Bond of 150 dollars with two sureties required plus a 75 dollar certified check. If awarded and bonds fail 5 dollars per day penalty until completion. Bid dated August 11 1906.
United States Depositary Shows Large Liabilities
The document notes U S deposits secured by cash resources and bonds in vaults and treasuries. It lists liabilities around 4.1 million dollars with substantial balances in various accounts and a net figure indicating a deficit, under United States Depositary.
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U. S
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Tribune
Idi
Drs
Powell & Powell
City
Mormon Coulee Road
South Eleventh Street
South Fifth Street
Larosse Clothing Company
la Crosse Clothing Company
State Street
Farnam Street
Tisch Brothers Company Cigar Box Factory
Allen Hotel
My Street
Gateway City Transer
Henry & Frank's
Maler Barber College
Badger Steel Roofing & Corrugating Company
Seventh
la Crosse Streets
Schertz-Wirtz Printing Company
la Crosse Can Company
Vought-Berger Company
Main
Kings
Eleventh Street
ABC
Care Tribune
Sentlemen
North Side Bottling
WES
Rose Street
South la Crosse
Tribune Office
Northwestern
North Side News
Cass Street
South Twelfth
E. L
Stevens
Mais Street
la Crosse Mortener & Loan Co
Emoircas
Bob
Oman
Knight OF Columbus
Hebert
J.J. Clements
Spettel Building
Grand Rapids
North Side Briefs
Batavian National Bank
Nat'l
State Bank OF
the National Bank OF LA Crosse
Resources
Wese
Eee
United States
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P Gohres
Robt
B. Lowass
J. Wheeler
W. B Tscharner
Wim
F. Gohres
S. J. Waitery
Ara Ree
Away
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Edith E. Hamilton
South Third Street
Hamilton's Repair Shop
Hamilton's
Caleb
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