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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1905

Page

2

Bert Miller’s finger shot by toy pistol accident

Bert Miller son of Lew Miller 1629 Prospect street injured a finger while toying with a loaded revolver. He found one gun without a handle and was about to adapt handles from his own when he accidentally pulled the trigger, sending a bullet through his left finger and scorching his trousers. Dr. Sutter treated the wound. the finger was badly shattered but not amputated.

Bert Miller Lewis Miller Prospect Street

North Side Baseball: Rambers vs Vought-Berger on Sunday

The Ramblers and the Vought-Berger teams will play at George Street grounds Sunday. The Ramb lers have reorganized and are stronger, with a good crowd expected. A $100 purse challenge from Locals of the north side was not yet accepted, but they are training hard and in good condition.

Ramblers Vought- Berger George Street North la Crosse North Side

Launch party for Miss Kathrine Purcell in Madison

A launch party was held yesterday afternoon honoring Miss Kathrine Purcell of Madison. She has been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Daniel Dineen at 817 Berlin Street.

Katherine Purcell Madison Daniel Dineen Berlin Street

Party travels from Dresbach to Brownsville

A party of 24 toured Dresbach then Brownsville. Miss Purcell traveled with Mrs Katherine Bughbee sister of Mr Di neen and left for the Twin Cities for a short visit. They plan to return to La Crosse Monday and depart Tuesday for Madison with Mrs D Dineen and daughter Francis visiting there for a time.

Dresbach Brownsville Miss Purcell Katherine Bughbee Mr. Dineen Twin Cities la Crosse Madison D. Dineen Francis

Sheep Return After Washout Delays Edgington Shipment

Ten cars of sheep shipped from the north side yesterday for Edgington via Prairie du Chien and North McGregor were brought back to the north side last evening due to a washout on the route. They will be fed and then rerouted to U S yards in Chicago.

North Side Edgington Prairie du Chien North McGregor Portage Madison U. S Chicago

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North La Crosse Potat o Digger Inventor Expands Plant

J Egan of 1702 Berlin street, inventor of the potato digger, plans a large plant expansion. A new one story brick building replaces the frame structure as output increases to meet rising orders. Five salesmen now market his complete line. demand is international.

J. E. Egan Berlin Street Berlin and Rublee Egan United States North la Crosse

North Side Briefs and Local Moves

Local items note sales at Reitzel’s with cheap wash suits and light garments. The night operator Thomas Artery returns home to Alma to recover from malarial fever. Revels of visitors include Misses Ruth Polyblank and Ida Polyblank from Trempealeau boarding the Columbia steamer home. Jollivette brothers depart for Wabasha to work as cooks aboard the Ravenna. Shoeshiner Baldy Merrill reopens at Farnam barber shop. Several residents and visitors arrive or depart, including Rev Ambrose Murphy, Miss Marie Dahl, and the Morley family moves from 1533 George to 1611 Prospect. Harry Evjen, recovering from appendicitis, returns home. The Badger fish car passes through, expected to return. Herbert Brown takes a Burlington line brakeman post.

Reitzel’s Thomas Artery Alma Ruth Ida Polyblank Trempealeau H. L. Partridge Charles Street Columbia Harry Evjen Caledonia Street Lutheran Hospital Reitzel Badger Milwaukee Road Burlington Ambrose Murphy St. James Church Wausau Father Brennen Marie Dahl Rushford M. A. Berg Upper Morley George Prospect Street G. L. Ward Babcock Wis W.L. Hastings Loomis Street Emma Schlabach Peter Schlabach George Street Warrington Wesleyan Agnes Olson North Side Minneapolis Herbert Brown

Greek Affair Brings Martelo to Racine in Search of Wife

From Winthrop Harbor a Greek named M. Martelo arrived in Racine seeking his wife and another Greek. Several section hands stayed at his home. his wife acted as treasurer of earnings and kept his savings totaling 400 dollars with 200 from section men and 200 from Martelo. A few weeks earlier a Greek employee visited Martelo’s home, and last night Mrs. Martelo left at midnight with their 3 months old child asleep.

Racine Wis Winthrop Harbor M. Martelo Martelo

Cactus Blossoms On Mrs Laughlin Plant

Friends of Mrs Ed Laughlin report cactus blossoms on a plant, blooming white flowers with a sweet odor during the last two days. The blooms appear once yearly and some reach about nine inches in diameter.

Onalaska Boy Hit by Foul Ball at Baseball Park

Lysley Whitbeck of Onalaska was struck in the face by a foul ball while watching a game at the Baseball Park. The ball cracked his nose and caused significant swelling and pain with his eyes nearly closing.

Lysley Whitbeck Onalaska

Day May Bring Fortunes With the Right Eye View

A reflective note suggests that reading want ads with a keen eye and correct eyewear can reveal opportunities and lead to good fortune and favorable omens for the day.

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A. Norby Cash Meat Market West Ave la Crosse, Wis North Side News H W. Srnner Mgr North Side Baseball Y Marine Clothing. Com Main ST Anim North Side Briefs Bakers Marks National Biscuit Company Graham National Biscuit. Company Bottling Works Rose ST Frayn J. M. Frayn Prop St. Cloud St Elliott-Loeffler Company Wines & Liquors Pearl Street Gund John Gund Brewing Co
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