Rochester plans new hotel to serve growing transient business
City notes Rochester’s need for more accommodations as the Mayo presence draws travelers. J H Kahler of Rochester plans a $60000 modern hostelry though site choices remain undecided. In Appleton F J Colton will address the state paid firemen’s convention on the value of state organization. Knute Halvorsen of Taylor Wisconsin dies at 28 from pneumonia. A Springfield riot report notes La Crosse black residents generally law abiding with few arrests.
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Rochester
Queen City
Mayos
J. H. Kahler
Taylor
Knute Halvorsen
Wis
Darries
Springfield
la Crosse
Miss Della Klosheim Weds Frank Thompson at St James
Miss Della Klosheim and Mr Frank Thompson were married yesterday at St James parsonage with Rev Ambrose Murphy officiating. Jeannette Klosheim served as maid of honor and Earl Simpson was best man. A brief reception followed at Mrs Louise Klosheims home. The couple departed for a two week trip to Chicago and New York after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Klosheim
Frank Thompson
St. James Parsonage
Ambrose Murphy
Jeannette Kliosheim
Earl Simpson
Winona
Louise Klosheim
Market Street
W. A. Thompson
Upper River
Fountain City
Mae Downs
Mrs. Jameson
Guy Merrick
Manistee, Mich
Coffee honoring Mrs C D Hill of Chicago
Mrs. David Austin hosted a small afternoon coffee yesterday. Guests included Mesdames D. Cunningham J. J. Esch C. A. Smith S. W. Anderson J. A. Rowles M. F. Egbert A. A. Maurer L. J. Sawyer and Misses Mary Crosby Frances Sill May Conant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Austin
C. D. Hill
Chicago
Mesdames D. Cunningham
J. J. Esch
C. A. Smith
S. W. Anderson
J. A. Rowles
M. F. Egbert
A. A. Maurer
L. J. Sawyer
Mary Crosby
Frances Sill
May Conant
Mrs Dyson Daggett Honored At Ten-Table Card Party
Mrs J L Pettingill hosted a late afternoon card party with ten tables in honor of her daughter Mrs Dyson Daggett of Minneapolis, the event described as a cordial family gathering.
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J. L. Pettingill
Dyson Daggett
Minneapolis
Local residents depart for home and visits resume
Miss Mary Gambert returns to Minneapolis accompanied by Miss Mary Roche who will stay for a few weeks. Mr. C. H. Greenwood travels to Maine to visit old friends. Mrs. C. D. Hill and Percival leave for Chicago after visiting Mrs. Hill’s mother Mrs. David Austin. Mrs. Mary Austin visits at Mound on Lake Minnetonka with Mrs. Eaton and Mrs. Shadbolt. Miss Eileen Burns visited Miss Lulu Adlam in Milwaukee. About a dozen Mt. St. Joseph college girls from Dubuque plan a Wisconsin lake vacation in Milwaukee.
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Mary Gambert
Minneapolis
Mary Roche
C. H. Greenwood
Maine
C. D. Hill
Percival
Mrs. Hill
David Austin
Chicago
Mary Austin
Mrs. Eaton
Mrs. Shadbolt
Mound
Lake Minnetonka
Eileen Burns
Lulu Adlam
Milwaukee
Mt. St. Joseph College
Dubuque
Wisconsin Lakes
Personal notices from La Crosse area readers and visitors
Miss Sadie Boxleiter of Dubuque visits Miss Edna Greenwald in La Crosse while many locals return from trips to Winona Cashton Westby and Milwaukee. Ice cream socials and dancing planned at Concordia Hall and Sun restaurant changes announced. Notes on travels, guest visits, and city business.
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Sadie Boxleiter
Dubuque
Edna Greenwald
Charlies Doud
Winona
A. G. Dittman
Friends
Concordia Hall
Decision on horse case to be announced Thursday
After lengthy arguments and witness review in justice court the Tilda Halderson versus Henry Rhodenberg and Mrs Oehler case ended with a tentative ruling due Thursday morning at 10. Rhodenberg faced assault with a dangerous weapon charge in county court but was dismissed by Judge Brindley due to insufficient evidence. Attorneys Wolfe and Wolfe represented the defendant.
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Tilda Halderson
Henry Rhodenburg
Miss Halderson
Brindley
Wolfe
Armour buys players from state league
Manager Armour of the Toledo club announces the purchase of pitchers Pickner Oshkosh Liese Madison and Palmer and fielders Butcher and Kaphan Rockford from the Wisconsin Illinois league. They will be given a tryout in larger organizations this fall or in the spring.
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Armour
Toledo
Pickner
Oshkosh
Liese
Madison
Palmer
Butcher
Kaphan
Rockford
Lancashire lad joins army faces commandant in trouble
A young Lancashire recruit arrives at headquarters and clashes with officers. After the usual preliminaries, he begins to defend himself breaking etiquette. The adjutant orders silence but the prisoner insists he is addressing the old chap in the chair.
The Chance to Take a Second Wife
A compact proverb notes that many men lack a second wife not for lack of desire but for lack of opportunity. The remark foregrounds social constraints on marriages and suggests chance governs polygamous outcomes.
Prescription Symbol and Trusted Drugstore Advocate
A druggist touts the reliability of his service claiming over 106000 prescriptions filled for doctors in the area. He invites customers to bring their prescriptions to CHAS. BEYSCHLAG at 503 Main Street, noting affordable, popular prices and careful handling.
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Chas. Beyschlag
Main Street
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Here Returns to City With New Features
A diverse troupe from many nations tours back to the city in open air format with new acts including the Summit Springs battle reenactment and a railroad train hold up. Colonel Cody leads daily two performances at 2 and 8 p.m. rain or shine at the south end circus grounds.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Europe
Summit Springs
Eugene A. Carr
United States
Cody
Buffalo Bill
Carr
Sam” ‘Summer
Jack” Hayes
Wilcox
Union Pacific
Ray Thompson
Joe Batley
Texas
Old Far West
Wild West
William F. Cody
Old World
Far West
America
Colonel Cody
South End Circus
Henry Casson Jr Named Assistant Secretary of Republican Campaign
Henry Casson Sr has been chosen assistant secretary of the Republican National Congressional Campaign Committee with headquarters in New York for the fall campaign. A veteran Wisconsin political figure, Casson has served as House sergeant at arms since 1899 and has led the speakers bureau for Republican campaigns since 1900. He previously held roles as private secretary to J. M. Rusk, Wisconsin secretary of state, and editor, and is known for maintaing order in the house. His Madison home is cited as his address.
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Madison
Wis
Henry Casson, Sr
Republican National Congressional Campaign Committee
New York Durin
Casson
House of Representatives
National Congressional
Republican Party
State of
Wisconsin
J. M. Rusk
Department of the Interior
Eddie Konetchy Named Infield Captain for Cardinals
Eddie Konetchy, former La Crosse star and current St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, has been appointed infield captain. Known as Koney, he has played in every game, with 361 at bats in 99 games and a .258 batting average, proving a strong and valued player for McCloskey.
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Eddie Konetchy
la Crosse
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie
Konetchy
Koney
St. Louis
McCloskey
Manufacturers and Jobbers plan trip aboard La Crosse to Prairie du Chien
Members of the Manufacturers and Jobbers union vote in favor of an excursion possibly August 24 and 25. If enough members confirm, the steamer La Crosse will be chartered for a voyage to Prairie du Chien, replicating last month’s successful Red Wing trip.
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Manufacturers and Jobbers’ Union
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Association
Red Wing
Plans for a southern wedding home and kitchen ideas
A narrator counsels a fiancée planning a future home about practical kitchen design and modern living. They debate a grand storybook kitchen versus a simple efficient space with a maid’s room, while sharing home care tips such as baking soda for burned food and kerosene for cleaning fixtures.
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New England
Tom
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Joseph Voves
Wahpeton
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Arcadia
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Viroqua
E. C. Wilkins
Reedsburg
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Kendall
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Nelson Carpet CO
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W. T. Irvine
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