City News notes and social items from Saturday
Mr Gross of Gross Manufacturing in town to set up a branch distributing plant for dishes crockery lamps and glassware Ideal day draws many to country outings and river parties Pearl fishing with Doerflinger's manager G B Frederick spent yesterday fishing for pearls A new pastor Rev D H Rohrabaugh led his first Westminster Presbyterian service Mrs A W Newman of Trempealeau donated a large oil painting a Tacoma scene to the county court room Body of Patrick Kaveny arrives from Denver for Catholic cemetery interment. son Frank accompanies him. daughter Mrs J P Welch and husband meet at train. funeral held yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross
Gross Manufacturing Company
D. H. Rohrabaugh
Westminster Presbyterian Church
A. W. Newman
Treampealeau
County of
Judge Newman
Mt. Tacoma
New Tacoma
Patrick Kaveny
Denver
Col
City
Mayor Receives Invitations to Irrigation and Mining Congresses
La Crosse Mayor Wendell A. Anderson was approached by W A Beard of the National Irrigation Congress seeking delegates from La Crosse for a Sacramento conference Sept 27. The invitation notes broad representation and a keynote by the vice president. A second notice from James F Caellreath Jr of the American Mining Congress asks two La Crosse delegates for Joplin Missouri November 11 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell A. Anderson
W. A. Beard
Fiftieth
National Irrigation Congress
la Crosse
Mr. Beard
Sacramento
Cal
United States
American Mining Congress
James F. Caellreath, Jr
Denver
Col
Riverside camp society outing at YWCA gathering
A jolly Riverside cottage party at the YWCA camp, chaperoned by Mrs. E. E. Dow, enjoys fishing and use of Mr. Dow's launch. Evenings feature varied amusements from popcorn and marshmallows by the camp fire to a candy pull and moonlight river ride. Participants include Anna Peters on, Judith Larson, Julia Lee, Johanna Peterson, Ethel Horton, Inez Horton, Fred Nelson, Oscar Ruden, Arthur Horton, Louis Nelson and Earl Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cottage
E. E. Dow
Anna Peterson
Judith Larson
Julia Lee
Johanna Peterson
Ethel Horton
Inez Horton
Fred Nelson
Oscar Ruden
Arthur Horton
Louis Nelson
Earl Horton
Personal notes and visits in La Crosse area
A diary of social calls, arrivals, and courtesy visits in La Crosse and surrounding towns. Dr. George Powell and Dr. Will Powell are noted physicians. Visitors include Captain Wayne Risedorf of Fort Des Moines, Fay Lewis of Rochester, Oscar Larson of Lansing, and many others from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Excursion rates on Diamond Jo Line to Minnesota State Fair are listed, along with local moving, schooling, and business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Powell
Wayne Risedorf
Fort Des Moines
Fay Lewis
Fay Lewis and Bros. Cigar Company
Rochester
Minn
Milwaukee
Rockford
Oscar Larson
Lansing
C. C. Bussnem
Sheboygan
la Crosse
St. Paul
Omer Immell
Blair
Immell
Alice
Kernie Warninger
Gilmanton
Wis
M. Hackner
M. Fielder
Fountain City
Gateway City
Inez Kaizer
Lela Sanderson
Trempealeau
Blume
Morelan
Viroqua
A. A. Eidemoe
Tomah
Bad Dreams Linked to Coffee Drinking Says Former Addict
A man recounts severe sleep disturbance from coffee and relief after switching to Postum. He describes headaches, nervousness, stomach distress, and tremulous writing before attributing his recovery to quitting coffee and using Postum, noting improved sleep, steadier nerves, and better work. Ten days on Postum promises sound sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Russells break camp at Eagle Bluff cottage
The Russell family has left Eagle Bluff with their cottage deserted for winter. Mr. Russell went to Lincoln Nebraska for business. Mrs. Russell and daughters plan visits to Douglas Michigan and Miss Grace Weber joins. Alfred James Burton James travel to Minneapolis for ten days. Willoughby family returned from central New York. Michel family back from Europe travel. Jessie Kuffenheimer left for Chicago then Logansport Indiana to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Gordon
Minneapolis
Cecelia Volz
Ettrick
Bessie Hodge
Mary Randall
Mauston
A. T. Rasmussen
Wabasha
Will Stritt
Louise
Sioux City
Will Powell
Jessie Trane
City
West Salem
Russells
Eagle Bluff
Russell
Lincoln
Neb
Miss Russell
Grace Weber
Douglas, Mich
New York
Charles Michel
Freda Michel
Europe
Jessie Kuffenheimer
Lenon
Chicago
Logansport
Ind
Diamond Anniversary Visit Keeps Mrs Feuerhak Busy
Mrs. Martin Feuerhak of this city returned from Estella Wisconsin where she attended the diamond anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Clark formerly of La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Feuerhak
Estella
Wis
John Clark
la Crosse
Fate makes a hero but he cannot keep the job
A terse line reflects on a man who rises to heroism by circumstance yet struggles to retain the role. The phrasing hints at a broader moral about the instability of glory and the challenges of sustaining extraordinary acts in ordinary life.
Daughter’s Thought on Father Mirrors Mother’s Stand
A daughter reflects on paternal treatment and imagines Motherly resolve to require accountability. The reflection emphasizes authority, respect, and a desire for firm boundaries, suggesting a shift in dynamics when a maternal perspective governs.
City welcomes visiting friends and locals hosts
A parade of visitors and locals fills La Crosse with short stays and calls. H J Reynolds and son from Viroqua, Carl Nelson from Rushford, Su Anderson of Galesburg, Ole Jensen of Savanna, Miss B McMillian of Winona, and many others are listed as guests or callers. Several residents travel for business or family visits, including W Wallace of Los Angeles, N D Burnnett of Des Moines, and Mrs Henry Bosshard heading to Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rynolds
Son
Viroqua
Carl Nelson
Rushford
W. M. McGingan
Chaseburg
F. Wagner
Grand Meadow
F. A. Nervold
Winona
Su. Anderson
Galesburg
W. Wallace
Los Angles
H. W. Wilson
Clinton
O. E. Fortney
N. D. Burnnett
Des Moines
S. J. Tresdear
Rice Lake
la Crosse
B. McMillian
Ole Jensen
Savanna
A. Peterson
C. W. Tasch
F. G. Tiffiny
Lake Chetek
Henry Bosshard
Bangor
Adolph Busser
Madison
BE. S. Hebberd
New York
E. Flemming
Anderson
Ind
Arthur Kreuger
la Farge
E. W. Cook
J. A. Kennedy
Spokane
J. C. Frazer
Sparta
J. Asthumann
Wabasha
F. E. Caldwell
Blue Earth
Minnesota
W. W. McCarthy
River Convention at Moline October 22 1907
A notice from Quincy Illinois announces the sixth annual Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association convention to be held in Moline Illinois October 22 and 23 1907. Mayors commercial organizations and state governors are urged to send delegates to push river navigation improvements. The circular notes a two cent per mile rail fare and urges immediate delegate appointments. Thomas Wilkinson president L B Boswell secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. A. Anderson
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Moline
Ill
Quincy
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Mine
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mississipi River
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Minn
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Congress
Upper River
Upper Valley
United States
Inland Water Commission
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New Verdelli
John C. Burns
Nebner Ginger Ale
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
City News
G. B. Frederick
Doerflinger’s
Society
Y. M. C. A. Camp
Toland
Louise Harvey
Alma
C. M. Langland
Spring Grove
A. W. Howe
Portage
Herman Bellinghausen
Obert Sletten
Westby
Agnes Lang
Hugo Schick
Hartland
William Nedvedek
Portland
Ore
Maiden Rock
John Olsen
Holmen
W. A. Regan
F. N. Anderson
Houston
O. Norenson
Nick Wadden
Lanesboro
Northwest
Toland’s Business School
Lacrosse
Policeman’s Club
Sontinental
Henry N. Boehm
Thomas Wilkinson
L. B. Boswell
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