Persian workers visiting the city with church guest
Rev and Mrs Anderson hosted Rev L Sossum of Urnie Per, who spoke at Paul Lutheran Church services about life in Persia and the missionary work there.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
13
Stephenson Tours Wisconsin Friends on renomination bid
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson of Marinette spent Saturday evening in La Crosse on a state tour supporting his renomination. He spoke to local friends at the Stoddard meeting, outlining his campaign agenda and urging voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Isaac Step
Marinette
Ill visitor Hazel Shannon taken ill in Westby
Miss Hazel Shannon of Westby Wis was taken ill at the home of Miss Helen Nyhus 1105 Ferry Street and was removed to the Lutheran hospital. After doctors informed her parents an appendectomy was performed following their arrival. The guest remained for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Shannon
Westby
Wis
Helen Nyhus
Ferry Street
Lutheran Hospital
Shannon
Nyhus
Sparta
Tribune
Northwestern
la Crosse
Special Train To Viroqua Fair From La Crosse
A special train schedule to the Vernon county fair at Viroqua is announced. The eastbound No X118 departs La Crosse at 3 00 a m with stops at Stoddard Chaseburg Coon Valley Westby and arrives Viroqua at 11 00 a m. The westbound No X119 leaves Viroqua at 5 30 p m with stops at Westby Coon Valley Chaseburg Stoddard and returns to La Crosse by 7 30 p m. Stops at Calvert may occur if passengers are aboard or waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Vernon County
Viroqua
Southeastern
Stoddard
Chaseburg
Coon Valley
Westby
Mt. No
Fair Grounds
Calvert
The Golden Heart Does Not Have the Brass Face
A concise aphorism contrasts virtue and appearances, noting sincere kindness does not require showy metal or flashy outward display. The line emphasizes inner value over surface image and social status.
Bijou opening and local personals flash
Bijou opens tonight. Misses Ida Rau Eva Kelley return from summer vacation in Chicago Milwaukee. Vera Bruce visits Centerville. Anna Sieler to Minneapolis. Jacob Meyer returns to Thayer Mo. Florence Dodge back from Dubuque. Arthur Hayes returns from Fort Dodge. F H Hankerson family back from week in east. Dr George Powell physician. Catherine Mahlum leaves for Minneapolis extended visit. Edith Anderson visiting Edna Hulberg from Milwaukee. Mrs J M Storkerson Lucile back from Winona Lewiston. James Thompson returns from Eau Claire. Senator Thomas Morris back to La Crosse after Madison meeting. Willis Doud back to Winona. Frank Schwalbe outing to Mauston. Mary Randall visiting Mauston. Judge C W Hunt leaves for Chicago. Dr Will Powell specializes in women. Court Reporter Alfred Harrison expected back tomorrow. H A Stowe in city from Cumberland. E D Hagan renewing acquaintances in city. E K Blexrud guest of friends in La Crosse. E W Rockford and wife from Fargo in city. P Hormens of Minneapolis a recent business caller. W Lee returns to Chicago after business in city. Born to Mr and Mrs A D Tabbert August 25 an eight pound daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Ida Rau
Eva Kelley
Chicago
Milwaukee
Vera Bruce
Centerville
Anna Sieler
Minneapolis
Gateway City
Jacob Meyer
Thayer
Florence Dodge
Dubuque
Arthur Hayes
Fort Dodge
F. H. Hankerson
East
George Powell
Catherine Mahlum
Edith Anderson
Edna Hulberg
J. M. Storkerson
Lucile
Winona
Lewiston
James Thompson
Eau Claire
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
Normal School
Madison
Willis Doud
Frank Schwalbe
Mauston
Wis
Mary Randall
C. W. Hunt
Will Powell
Alfred Harrison
H. A. Stowe
Cumberland
E. D. Hagan
E. K. Blexrud
Preston
E. W. Rockford
Fargo
N. D
P. Hormens
W. Lee
A. D. Tabbert
St. Paul Youth Stabbed in Greek Fray
Hugo Ecklund a nineteen year old visitor from Red Wing was stabbed during a Greek row in St. Paul. A single thrust with a stilett o penetrated the left side near the seventh rib, but surgeons called the wound not dangerous. He collapsed and was taken by ambulance to City Hospital where doctors treated him for loss of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Ecklund
City Hospital
Joseph Weber Dies in West at 32 Despite Illness
Joseph Weber formerly of this city died Saturday afternoon in Kansas City after a brief illness. He was 32, born in La Crosse, and had moved to Denver then Kansas City. His remains arrive in La Crosse this afternoon, with funeral Wednesday at 9 in St. Joseph Cathedral conducted by Father Sluyter. Interment is in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Weber and three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weber
Find No Trace of Relatives in Rochester Hospital Case
Police continue to search for relatives of John Becker, the mysterious man confined in the Rochester hospital for the insane. Authorities say they hope to locate kin as the case progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Becker
Rochester Hospital
Wisconsin Hunting Season Opens Tomorrow
Wisconsin hunters learn season dates and bag limits as rules outline protected species, county restrictions for prairie chicken, and daily limits for grouse, partridge, ducks, and other game. Licensing, transport, and method rules for waterfowl and small game are specified with dates and regional nuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Adams
Barron
Burnett
Buffalo
Chippewa
Clark
Crawford
Dodge
Dunn
Grant
Eau Claire
Iowa
Jackson
Juneau
Lafayette
Marquette
Monroe
Neumeister Seeks Re Examinatio n for Insanity
William Neumeister who was adjudged insane and paroled has applied for re examination. Physicians to conduct the exam will be appointed later. He remains frail with old symptoms including a persecutory hallucination about his wife. A hospital hold replaces the planned return to the asylum after a representative brought him to La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neumeister
Neumeister
la Crosse
Drake Expects Large Attendance for Interstate Fair
Lemuel Drake, advertising manager of the Interstate Fair, travels through Iowa visiting Dubuque Decorah Waukon and major cities. He is optimistic about strong turnout this year noting unprecedented enthusiasm and predicting a success barring bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Drake
Iowa
Dubuque
Decorah
Waukon
Lem
Mr. Drake
Rev Hoag Delivers Farewell Sermon at Local Church
Reverend John Wellington Hoag preached his farewell sermon yesterday at First Baptist Church and departs tomorrow for a new post in Trenton New Jersey. Special services featured music by the Brotherhood of St Andrew quartet and Hoag received several remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wellington Hoag
First Baptist Church
Trenton
N. J
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Quarteter
Hoag
Samuel A Cook the Workingman and His Labor Support
A profile praising Samuel A Cook as a workingman who shares profits with workers. Readers hear unions in Neenah commend his wage practices and absence of labor trouble. Resolutions from Masons Union No 10, Iron Molders No 214, and Iron Makers No 341 endorse his U S senate candidacy, noting fair treatment, integrity, and labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Cook
Calumet County
Neenah
Cook
Masons’ Union
No. 10
Iron Molders’ Union
Wisconsin
S. A. Cook
United States
Labor
United States Senate
International Union of America
Turkey's Future: A Study in Empire and Rivalry
The piece argues that Turkey will face its greatest test after a stable constitution and functioning parliament. It warns that while revolutionary fervor fades, enduring rivalries among its diverse peoples could ignite conflict and parliamentary strife unless unity takes hold, mirroring historic tensions in other composite realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Turkey
United Kingdom
Austria-Hungary
Prussia
Russia
Robbery of Meyer A Puzzle in Hamilton Case
In Hamilton Massachusetts on August 31 private detectives and police hunt thieves who robbed Postmaster General Von Meyer’s home of silverware cut glass and jewelry valued at 15000 dollars while the couple dined out. The thieves gained entry through a second story window and took a pearl necklace a set of diamond earrings and a box of black pearls gifted to Mrs Von Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mass
von Meyer
He who spreads himself in prayer is not likely to rise in it
A compact adage notes that widening focus during prayer does not aid ascent in devotion, suggesting emphasis over breadth yields deeper spiritual progress and humility.
Notable La Crosse Guest Dinner Before Amoy Departure
Leonard Lottridge and Mrs Hope McEldowney hosted twenty guests at the hotel last Monday August 24. Attendees included Mr and Mrs McHaffie and daughter Margery of Amoy China, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Mc Coun and others from Kansas City La Crosse and West Salem. Guests rode in four autos from La Crosse to Cedar Hedge then dined at the Hotel May from 11 to 1, with photos taken by Sander Johnson. Final goodbyes were said around 4 as Wendell McEldowney escorted guests partway home. The McHaffies return to Amoy on September 6 aboard an ocean steamer after twenty years in Amoy. West Salem Nonpareil remarks on their entertaining and wishes for health and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lottridge
Hope McEldowney
McHaffie
Margery
Amoy
China
Simpson
Kansas City
McCoun
Louise Withee
Dorsett
Wallace
Nannie Colwell
Marion Dorsett
Gertrude Hogan
Barbara Brown
la Crosse
Hamlin Garland
West Saem
Cedar Hedge
Lottridge
May
Sander Johnson
West Salem
Wendell McEldowney
Canton
David McHaffie
McHafftle’s
Chas. Seymour
Burma girl from Bassein speaks at Y W C A notes
Miss Ma Dwe Yahba a Christian Karen girl from Burma spoke at the Y W C A meeting describing the girls’ condition and the work's potential in Burma. The finance committee plans its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 10 am and desires large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Dwe Yahba
Bassein
Burma
Young Women’s Christian Association
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Muscats
Malaga
Moore
John C. Burns
ICE Cream & Butter Company
27Th
Cass Streets
Cat Tiake
Deliv
LA Crosse Floral Company
C. E. Schaefer
Mgr
Niebner
Neiuhr
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
Stephenson
Irvine
VINE
Grandpa
Grandma
Pryor
Main St
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
City News
Viroqua Fair
Hawkes
Libby
Maple City
W. T. Irvine
West
Consin
Drake
Rev. Hoag
Son Tinental
Henry N. Boehm
PLOW
August Ruprager
L. A. Sorenson
I. M. A. Friend of Organized Labor
Neenah, Wis
Izar
Alex. Wallace
A. Jensen
Treas
A. Kreblein
J. J. Schnetzer
Meyer
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