Wing dam work progressing rapidly on Mississippi
Capt. W A Thompson oversees a growing crew near La Moille as a large wing dam rises from the Wisconsin bank above the Quincy wreck site. Quarries at La Moille supply stone while blasting routines mark daily activity, with the Trempealeau Bay campers noting the blasts from early morning to late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thompson
la Moille
Wisconsin
Quincy
Capt. Thompson
Trempealeau River
Packet to Hokah Initiates River Freight Service
A gasoline boat designed to carry two tons of freight with no passengers will operate between Hokah and La Crosse via the Root and Mississippi rivers. Trials begin as Hoffman and Ender finance the venture, the first of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokah
la Crosse
Root
Mississippi
Hoffman & Ender
Supervisors Lose Sunday Pay Case in Wisconsin Court
Judge J. J. Fruit of La Crosse ruled in Wells v. Krotzman at Sparta that Monroe county supervisors were not entitled to Sunday per diems. The decision, amid prior controversy, could force retroactive refunds and save the county about 250 dollars for the last session with larger sums potentially affected by the statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fruit
la Crosse
Will N. Wells
I. A. Krotzman
Sparta
County Board of Supervisors
Monroe
Wells
Krotzman
Julia Evans Gladson Died at 37 in La Crosse
Julia wife of J T Gladson died Saturday at her West Prairie home aged 37 after a year long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday with Revs Murphy and Russell officiating and Halderson in charge. She was known in La Crosse, formerly Julia Evans a Gale College student at Galesville. She leaves a husband a daughter an aged mother and five brothers with attendees from Minnesota and La Crosse communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
J. T. Gladson
West Prairie
Murphy
Russell
Halderson
la Crosse
Boy Innocent Of The Charge
Hallie Lord, 16, was discharged by Judge Brindley after Miss Harriet Bates accused him of snatching a pocketbook. Lack of evidence and conflicting stories led to the ruling that there was no ground for charges. Lord's father testified he was with the boy elsewhere during the alleged robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Lord
Harriet Bates
FE. R. Burke
Brindley
Young Lord
George F. Lord
New York Life Insurance Company
New Directors Named by Mexican Plantation Co
At a meeting of the Mexican Plantation Company last night H E Horne Peter Bott and G F Sexauer were elected directors. The financial report was read by n eins Dr A A Jorris H A Worthington and H O Klien were appointed to audit the report. A notice from J O Rosenberg of Milwaukee says he would sell 16000 worth of bonds for salary which he claims are unpaid. The auction is
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Horne
Peter Bott
G. F. Sexauer
N Eines
A. A. Jorris
H. A. Worthington
H. O. Klien
Noti
J. O. Rosenberg
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Trustee Selection Scheduled in Director Office
The directorate plans to name a new trustee after reading the resignation of the State Bank of La Crosse and scheduling the matter for next Monday in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
State Bank of la Crosse
Robber Eludes Police In Dental Office Theft
Police have no clues about the robber who entered Dr. J. Schleiter's dental office on Fifth and Main while the doctor was out. The theft totaled about 150 dollars, including 60 dollars in cash and a gold filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Schleiter
Fifth and Main Street
Burlington Receives 130 New Engines in Record Order
A large eastern firm is delivering 130 locomotives to the Burlington. Thirty engines will haul passenger trains and the rest will serve freight. The shipment represents one of the railroad’s largest orders, with possible use on the La Crosse division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
la Crosse
Onalaska Improves Road Between Onalaska and Gear Farm
City authorities began work yesterday on the highway to Gear farm with ten teams covering the road with several inches of clay. The improvement is urged by heavy travel in summer and fall for produce. Two hundred dollars have been appropriated for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
Gear Farm
Wisconsin Knights of Pythias elect officers in Milwaukee
The Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin closed their convention in Milwaukee with officers elected and installed. Key posts include Grand vice chancellor Dr. Orrin Thompson of Milwaukee and Grand master of exchequer Theodore Zillmer of Milwaukee. Next annual convention planned for Wausau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias of
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Orrin Thompson
Reedsburg
U. S
H. E.wambold
Appleton
C. H. Libby
Fond du Lac
Supreme Lodge
P. H. Crahen
Beloit
Wausau
Wis
Case adjourned in beer theft charge
Sloane charged with entering a car on the north side of ight yards and stealing six bottles of beer. The case was adjourned for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloane
North Sideight
Guinzius Expected to Reach City Today
W. B. Guinzius of Green Bay is expected to arrive in the city today, according to reports. The visit is noted as pending arrival and local interest centers on his activities during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Guinzius
Green Bay
Local notes from city visitors and business updates
Engaging mix of society remarks with visitors in Sparta and Hokah plus La Crosse district events. Mentions include Miss Emma Styles, Fred Haum, A S Schneider, Mrs A J Rowley, Lena Kreise, W F Gage, Della Guenther, John Kerr, Millie Tennison, J E McConnell, Pearl Willey, and others amid business listings and farm news. Also notes on Burlington doctor, cheap lands ad, and local transportation updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Styles
Sparta
Fred Haum
West
Salem
A. S. Schneider
Winona
A. J. Rowley
Viroqua
T Mir
Culbertson
Lena Kreise
Whalan
W. F. Gage
Minneapolis
Della Guenther
Mir
John Kerr
Preston
Millie Tennison
Hokah
J. E. McConnell
West Salem
Mass
Pearl Willey
Caledonia
F. G. Davis
Macon
N. C
United States
J. W. Snow Jr
Barrett & Barrett Co
St. Paul
Snow
Mabel
I. H. Allen
Harmony
W.N. Collins
Grand
W. S. Scullin
Austin
la Crosse
H.C. Griffin
Milo
M. A. Johnson
Des Mbines
Frank Dumke
Henry Anderson
Methodists
Galesville
Rawlinson
Otto Bosshard
Sturdevant
Sotaive
South Third Street
Wyhitman B. Potter
Houston County
J. E. MccConnell
William E. Potter
la Crescent
E. W. Laughan
Burlington
T. N. Barber
T. A. Jones
Stoddard
L. S. Spicer
George Briggs
Chicago News
A. H. McArthur
South Sixth Street
Grace McArthur
A. H. MicArthur
William
Duncan
Veteran W. B. Hemphill Celebrates 65th Birthday
W. B. Hemphill, a Civil War veteran, was entertained by friends yesterday at Pettibone Park to mark his sixty-fifth birthday. He has served in major engagements during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hemphill
Marketstree
Suiper
Pettibone Park
M Hemphill
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John C. Burns
Eweler
J. E. Geiwitz
Thompson
Fruit
Monroe County
Soma
Mexican Plantation CO
Irvine’s
Main ST la Cresse’s
City News
George Frye
Electric Supply & Construction Company
Main Street
A. W. Kenneth
W. H. Gilbert
George Powell
Andrew Rinn
Rolling Stone
H. Henderson
E. S. Header
W. H. Halverson
Lanesboro
Leonard Jackson
W. M. Necomb
G. C. Allen
Decorah
E. M. White
Whalen
S. J. Skouton
Canton
Clyde
Emil Nupson
L. Raymond
Oshkosh
la Cross
Baby
Lutheran Hospital
W. Warren
Faribault
P. L. Smith
Bangor
W. Rome
Baraboo
J. B. Taylor
John H. McMillan
W. W. Cargill
D. M. Kendal
van Couvers Island
Jesse
Edgar Brenner
Harry Newburg
Browns’ville
Jesse Brenner
Dubuque
Carmen
Bates & Bacon
Standard
Norma
Irvine
Main St
Stetson
Sontinental
H. N. Boehm
J. F. Thompson
Barron Building
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