Prairie Du Chien Library Plans New Book Purchases
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin library board met to approve buying new books for the room. About seventy dollars will be spent with titles supplied to the free loan collection via the State Library Commission. The reading room will be open to the public every evening and twice weekly as before.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
State Library Commission
Tonsoria
Jolene
Wagner
Charme
Sacrt College
Clarke
D. W. Clarke
Clarence Smithen
Bloomington
Moore
Local Notices and Socials Include Death, Purchases and Events
Mr and Mrs George Lechnir were called to Colmar Iowa Saturday night by the sudden death of Mrs Lechnirs father. Mrs P L Scanlon entertained a Madison visitor this week. Rudolph Cecka bought a building lot facing St Marys Academy on South Church Street from Graves and Earls. The Wolf will be presented at the Metropolitan theater December day not specified.
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Indiana
George Lechnir
Colmar
Iowa
Local Social Notes From Cochrane and Surrounding Areas
Miss Madeline Weber and Mr. Wagner of Winona visited with Albert Hofer and family over Thanksgiving. William Appel and daughter Beatrice of Tago Canada arrived to visit relatives for a few months. Hannah Korder married Ben Fetting in Cochrane with Rev Schauenberg officiating. The couple will live in Cochrane. Other mentions include visits by Mrs. William Miller of Alma, Mrs. Selwart from Castlewood visiting her son Henry Keilholtz, and locals visiting Fountain City, Chaseburg, and La Crosse.
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Madeline Weber
Wagner
Winona
Albert Hofer
William Appel
Beatrice
Tago
Canada
Appel
Emil Scheidegger
Hannah Korder
Ben Fetting
Schauenberg
Fountain City
Martha Schneidear
Adelia Fetting
Korder
Elmer Fetting
Cochrane
Hansen and Fetting
Wm. Miller
Alma
Hans Thomas
Selwart
Castlewood
S. D
Henry Keilholtz
Fred Meile
J. B. Hofer
Fred Hansen
Emil Krumholtz
John Koechenderfer
John Blank
Chaseburg
Wis
Fred Huber
Aug. Ganz
Mrs. Fuller
Milwaukee
Personal notes and events fill La Crosse society page
A wide range of social items. engagements and travel. a funeral. church sales and suppers. meetings and entertainments. local professionals and visitors in La Crosse Wisconsin with names such as Dr. Will Powell Mrs. Ida Woessner Miss Carrie Kersting Rev. Dean White and more.
Council Approves New Interurban Plan for December Passes
The city council favors a new interurban project with a vote slated for December. Officials cite improved transit links and regional impact, outlining phased construction and funding steps for the proposal.
Blue and White Luncheon In Honor Of Two Babies
Mrs W S Scullin and Mrs H Rasmussen hosted a blue and white luncheon at Mrs Rasmussen’s home on Tuesday honoring Martin Warner Scullin aged 6 months and Stanley Willard Rasmussen aged 8 months. Decor featured blue and white streamers, ferns, and white carnations with photo place cards. Covers were set for twenty five.
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W. S. Scullin
H. &. Rasmussen
Thanksgiving Visits Draw Local Attention in Minneapolis
Mrs. Percy Wigginhorn of Minneapolis spent Thanksgiving with her mother and sister, drawing attention from old friends. Mrs. Alfred Langenbach hosted about a dozen ladies at a coffee in her honor last Friday. On Saturday Miss Anne Pamperin held an informal coffee for friends. Monday afternoon Miss Florence Funk hosted a coffee for her, and this afternoon Mrs. Carl Laeugenbach hosted one for her.
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Percy Wigginhorn
Minneapolis
Alfred Langenbach
Bazaar by Women’s Union at Congregational Church
The Woman's Union of the Congregational Church will hold a bazaar in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon and evening. A fine line of Christmas work and home made candy will be on sale, and a chicken pie supper will be served at a o'clock. Serving ladies include Mesdames A A Bentley George Burton Florence Bunting George Ray Mildred Carr J L Callahan Frank Fuake and F G Cowles.
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Woman’s Union of
The
Congregational Church
Mesdames
A. A. Bentley
George Burton
Florence Bunting
George Ray
Mildred Carr
J. L. Callahan
Frank Fuake
F. G. Cowles
Marriage of Joseph Martenau and Miss Matilda
Joseph Martenau and Miss Matilda wed this afternoon at 3 o clock at the bride's home with Judge Hunt officiating.
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Joseph Martenau
Miss Mathilda
Judge Hunt
Birthday Surprise For Miss Ella Manke
Miss Ella Manke celebrated her birthday on November 27 with a pleasant gathering of friends. Music and games provided entertainment. Guests included Nina Shumway Stella Blanche Hoin Irene Abner Nellie Whipple Minnie Hellwick Emma Gray Meta Emma Manke and John Manke along with Arthur McGuire Harry Cuneen Fred Shumway Lester Gunderson Harvard Holway Ed Miller and others.
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Ella Manke
Nina Shumway
Stella
Blanche Hoin
Irene Abner
Nellie Whipple
Minnie Hellwick
Emma Gray
Meta
Emma Manke
Messrs
Arthur McGuire
Harry Cuneen
Fred Shumway
Lester Gunderson
Harvard Holway
Ed Miller
John Manke
Franchises Approved For Interurban Railway Sanctioned
The La Crosse and Winona Traction Company gains council approval for a fifty year interurban franchise with conditions and amendments. Ferris of Water Power outlines schedules, track specs, and timelines including two trains daily and an hourly service, with surveys starting immediately and a two year target to reach Galesville and potential connection to Winona.
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la Crosse and
Winona Traction Company
Ferris
The
Water Power Company
Schneeberger
Board of Public Works
Galesville
Winona
Hackner Begins Altar Factory Construction on Division Street
Egid Hackner has started building his new factory on Division Street between Front and Second. A large paint shop will be erected first, driven by strong demand that made delaying the project impractical.
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Egid Hackner
Division Street
Front
Second Streets
Hackner
Surprise honor for Walter Sheppard by friends
A Friday evening gathering honored Walter Sheppard with a hard times surprise. Comical costumes and games provided entertainment while refreshments were served. Attendees included Blanch Holway Stella Holway Lizzie Stockemeyer Meya Stockemeyer Marion Chespeka Blanche Mulder Emma Gorey Ella Manke Miss Shaw and Miss Lenard.
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Walter Sheppard
Blanch
Stella Holway
Lizzie
Meya Stockemeyer
Marion Chespeka
Blanche Mulder
Emma Gorey
Ella Manke
Miss Shaw
Miss Lenard
Daniel Clark laid to rest in Oak Grove burial
Three year old Daniel J. Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Clark, was buried at Oak Grove cemetery after a brief illness at Chippewa Falls. Funeral services were held at the family home on Division Street at 2 30 conducted by Reverend Ayscue of the First Baptist church.
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Daniel
Daniel J. Clark
Oak Grove
Division Street
Ayscue
First Baptist Church
Chippewa Falls
Watches for Christmas by Waltham Watch Co
Irvine presents new thin models from the Waltham Watch Company touted as the most desirable for men. Cases are 14k gold or 14k gold filled with open face design, gold dial, 15 and 17 jewel movements, adjusted, priced from 25 to 45 dollars. The Watch House of La Crosse guarantees perfect time keeping.
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Waltham Watch Company
Viroqua Hunter Accident Highlights Local Briefs
In Viroqua Wisconsin Ray Hornby of Liberty Pole was accidentally shot in the neck while hunting. the injury is not serious. Also noted are wedding announcements for Rev. A. P. Klein and Miss Mattie Zimmerman, a Baraboo marriage of Rev. H. G. Goodsell, illness of Miss Margaret Graves, local visits by Lawrence Dickson and Clarke Bennett, and the corner stone event for St. Philips Catholic church.
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Viroqua
Wis
Ray Hornby
Liberty Pole
A. P. Klein
Galesville
Mattie Zimmerman
Norwalk
Klein
Springville
H. G. Goodsell
Fennimore
Methodist
Baraboo
Anna Catherine Tyler
Margaret Graves
Lawrence Dickson
Menominee
Clarke Bennett
Chicago
J. Henry Bennett
St. Phillips
Oscar Newton
Millette
S. D
Newton
Dry Chicago campaign moves toward national anti saloon meeting
In Chicago on December 1 the anti saloon field superintendents and coworkers from across the country met as a preliminary step for the thirteenth annual convention of the anti saloon league of America to be held at Orchestra hall next week.
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Chicago
Anti-Saloon League of America
Orchestra Hall
Train Ditch Accident Hurts Passengers Near Manor
Three persons were seriously injured and several others hurt when the mail and baggage car of the Uniontown Pittsburgh express No 161 on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed near Manor Pennsylvania early today.
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Manor Pa
Uniontown-Pittsburg Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Naval examiners coming Thursday
Recruiting officer R. G. Morgan announces Lieut. J. B. Gay and Sergt. G. M. Olson will arrive from St. Paul to examine applicants for the Navy. Morgan has about six applicants ready and invites more to enlist at the federal building room 7.
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R. G. Morgan
U. S. Navy
Federal Building
Lieut
J. B. Gay
Sergt. G. M. Olson
Navy
St. Paul
Mr. Morgan
Diamond Rings for Christmas Sale at W T Irvine Jeweler
New stock of Diamond Rings for Christmas showcases 14k Tiffany style mounts with diamonds from 1 4 to 11 2 ct priced 30 to 275 dollars. Additional sets in combinations 15 to 85 dollars. Diamonds bought here deemed a paying investment. Visit 429 Main Street.
Woman’s ruse sparks a nine days wonder
A wry proverb contrasts male and female deception noting that a man fooling a woman becomes a nine days wonder and a woman’s aims are not evident from what she shows.
Pipe Organ Dedication at West Avenue Church Ceremony
The Men’s Society hosts a dedication for a newly installed pipe organ in the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church auditorium. Prof. Harry L. Packman headlines a concert with soprano Anna Lavinia Beebe and violinist Peter Peterson. The 8 o’clock program features Mendelssohn, Guilmant, Handel, Bach, Adams, and Dvorak pieces among others.
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Men's Society of the Church
West Avenue
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Harry L. Packman
Thanksgiving in Pine Creek Valley Highlights Family Gatherings
The Pine Creek Valley notes Thanksgiving closures for the local schools as teachers enjoy a vacation. Families gather including William Harris and siblings at the former's home, Alfred Welch with family at Fred Welch’s home, and Claus Hanenberg leaving for Galesville Wisconsin. Lafe Whitehouse of La Crescent plans cattle purchases in the valley. Bernard Weiser and spouse host a gathering.
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William Harris
Alfred Welch
Fred Welch
Claus Hanenberg
Galesville
Wis
Lafe Whitehouse
la Crescent
Bernard Weiser
Thanksgiving Dinner Plans and Community Updates
District 84 workers cleaned the school during Thanksgiving vacation. Mr Golden Turnbull is ill. Daniel Webster and family visit at his daughter Mrs Edward Schlabach. Creamery employees enjoy vacation. Miss Ethel Schlabach returns home from normal school.
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District 84
Golden Turnbull
Daniel Webster
Edward Schlabach
Ethel Schlabach
Normal
Card of Thanks for William Horne Family
We express sincere thanks for the kind services of La Crosse and New Lisbon friends during our bereavement in the death of our father William Horne. Signed Mrs William Horne John Horne Edward Horne Mrs Horne.
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la Crosse
New Lisbon
William Horne
John Horne
Edward Horne
Horne
Bereaved Family Thanks Friends After Mother's Death
Charles Lund and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid and support during their late bereavement after the passing of their mother and wife.
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Charles Lund
Men Organize to Press Woman Suffrage in New York
A men’s organization forms to push for women’s suffrage in New York. A large mass meeting will be held soon with G. Foster Peabody as president and vice presidents including Herbert Parsons and Wm. M. Ivins among other prominent New Yorkers.
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New York
G. Foster Peabody
Herbert Parsons
Wm. M. Ivins
Hearst
Mavyer
Westminster Presbyterian to Host New England Supper Friday
Westminster Presbyterian church will serve a New England Supper at the church on Friday from 6 to 8 p m. Price is 10e. Friends are invited.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Zante
California
Tulare County
Joan C. Burns
Maxeen
North Side
Bottling Works
Women's New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Wia
DR. 5. W. Hoyt
Majestic Theatre
W. A. Edwards
Hilliker & Riley
General Contractors
N. Third Street
Cochrane, Wis
Elks
Will Powell
Ida Woessner
Rochester
Minn
Maas
Leo Kelley
Linker Hall
Dode Fisk
Geo. Powell
Louise Voight
Tillman Brothers
South Third Street
E. Lorber
M. F. W. Skinner
the Tribune
Reynolds
Illinois
Gateway City
Carrie Kersting
Black River Falls
United States Court
Alfred Harrison
Cong
Dean White
Mary White
Notce
Helifac
Ewald Deters
New Albia
Towa
Wisconsin Business University
T. A. McMullen
State Free Employment Bureau
John Nick
Tomah
Mississippi
Chapiewsky
Portland Center
A. Nowak
J. Jenson
Cashton
Mat Bohl
Lester Pierce
Frank Oxon
D. C. Jensen
Fred M. Summer
Hebberd’s
Dixon
Walter Erickson
Joseph Fowler
Walier
Mont
Cargill-Withee Irrigation Co
Ida Oldendorf
C. & J. Michel Brewing Co
Beach's
Peosta
Winona Traction Co
City Railway Company
Feris
Daniel Clark
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
the Watch House of
Viroqua Hunter
Naval Examiners
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Main Street
Hellfach
Hain
Wisconsin
V. Tausche Hdw. Co
South Fourth Street
Athelie
Mendelssohn
Guilmont
Largo
Handel
Holy City
Adams
Goodhart
Bach
Allison
Salter
Dudley Buck
B. Humoresque
Dvorak. Co
Chanson D’ete
Lemare
Raaber
Fryd
J. Braun
Morgenstemning
Aasel_ Dod
Greig
Hallelujah Chorus
Pine Creek Valley
Ladies’ Aid Society of
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