OLD ENGLISH INNS REMAIN ON THE POST ROADS
Rich Davis notes historic English inns along post roads retain their oak interiors and famed names. He recalls landmarks from the monasteries era to eighteenth century travelers with figures like Sheridan Pope Walpole Turpin and Pickwick associated with inns such as the White Hart the Bull at Mockbridge and the Lion at Guilford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brighton
Staines
Windsor
Box Hill
Animal Kingdom
Brighton Road
Manning's Heath
Dorking
Mockbridge
Esther
Guilford
Wimbledon
Lord
Portsmouth
Sheridan
Pope
Mr Walpole
Dick Turpin
Esmond
Mr. Pickwick
Sam
David Copperfield
Rich Davis
Weller Erd Tan
Iron Dollars and Western Skepticism in New York
A Missouri man in New York defends the term iron dollars and laments carrying heavy currency while critiquing western bias. He boasts about preferring his own coins yet admits the value of the deal and contemplates returning home with a pair of money. The Cynical Bachelor adds a remark about a woman who lacks independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
New York
Two Irishmen Shoot Pigeons in Quip
A humorous scene from Pick-Me-Up describes two Irishmen out shooting. Pat fires at pigeons and kills one, prompting his companion to chide him for wasting ammunition since a bare fall would have killed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Arrah
Serving God by Doing Good for Man, Not Just Prayer
Franklin notes that true service to God lies in helping others through deeds, while prayer is often chosen as the easier form of service. He implies action over contemplation as the better path to religious duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Franklin
Social notes from La Crosse and nearby towns
Local residents and visitors are listed in La Crosse Wisconsin with brief movements and plans. Names include Bijou Wallace Beaverdam to Milwaukee. H Crosby visiting Milwaukee. Frank Tillman Madison student on Thanksgiving. Dr Will Powell women’s diseases. Archie Campbell Beaver Dam en route to Montreal. many others visiting, transacting business, or preparing for holidays. A First M E bazaar set for December 5 with supper. Keefe Business College term begins December 4. various business callers and relocations noted across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Wallace
Milwaukee
H. Crosby
Frank Tillman
University At Madison
Will Powell
Archie Campbell
Beaver Dam
Wis
Montreal
Canada
la Crosse
Appendicitis Remedy Promises Instant Relief
Local ad claims Adlerika a German remedy from Hoeschler Bros. relieves bowel or stomach trouble instantly with a single dose. It targets La Crosse readers troubled by constipation sour stomach gas and potential appendicitis symptoms.
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la Crosse
Adlerika
Hoeschler Bros
Werner Roesler Marriage Blessed at St Joseph Church
A wedding of George Roesler and Ida Werner was held at St Joseph church with Rev Sluyter officiating. Miss Helen Roesler served as maid of honor and Matt Roesler as best man. The couple plan a private breakfast at Frank Werner’s home and enjoy a flower decorated reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner-Roesler
St. Joseph Church
George Roesler
Ida Werner
Sluyter
Helen Roesler
Matt Roesler
Frank Werner
Zroom
One Day Cure for Cold World Over 25c
Advertisement notes a laxative product Bromo Quin ine with claims to cure a cold in one day. Mentions FE W Grove signature and widespread use. Priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Grove
Hoeschler Bros. Offer Free Book on Digestive Health
The Adler-ika book promises easy tips to guard against appendicitis and relieve constipation or gas quickly. Hoeschler Bros. druggists offer the volume free for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeschler Bros
Two Thanksgiving Weddings at Norwegian Lutheran Parsonage
On Thanksgiving day at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage in Milwaukee, Rev. E. O. Vik solemnized the noon ceremony for Clara Mikkelson of Onalaska and Sanders Peterson of Minneapolis. Attendants were John Lee and Mollie Ellis of Onalaska. The Petersons will reside in Minneapolis. A 3 PM ceremony united Ella Erickson and Anton Suhre, both of West Salem, with attendants Ruth Erickson and Medlin Suhre. The Suhres will reside in West Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
E. O. Vik
Clara Mikkelson
Onalaska
Sanders Peterson
Minneapolis
John Lee
Mollie Ellis
Peterson
Ella Erickson
Anton Suhre
West Salem
Ruth Erickson
Medlin Suhre
West Avenue Church Bazaar and Supper Planned
The Ladies Aid Society of West Avenue M. E. Church will hold a bazaar and supper at Mrs. W. L. Schroeder home 1311 Johnson street on Thursday afternoon and evening December 7. A great variety of useful and pretty articles will be on sale and supper will be served at 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue
Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E
W. L. Schroeder
Johnson Street
Mrs Holbrook Hosts Luncheon for Miss Buswell
Mrs. F. A. Holbrook entertained eight guests at a luncheon honoring her guest Miss Josephine Buswell of Evanston Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Holbrook
Josephine Buswell
Evanston, Il
Methodist Church Bazaar Opens Next Wednesday
The Methodist Ladies announce a bazaar and supper in the church parlors at King and Eighth streets. Aprons of plain and fancy styles will be sold and supper starts at 5 30 p m and continues until all are served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
King and Eighth
Mrs Easton Hosts Tea For Florence Easton Engagement
Mrs L F Easton entertained friends at a tea in honor of her daughter Florence Easton engagement to Dr Bollen of New York. Flowers decorated the home as Mrs Dousman and Miss Easton presided, with Mrs Munson Burton at the refreshments and Mrs Walton Losey serving punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Easton
Florence Easton
Dr. Bollen
New York
Easton
Dousman
Prairie du Chien
Miss Easton
Munson Burton
Walton Losey
Mrs Derr Hosts Dinner For Eleven and Plans Coffee
Mrs. Harvey Derr entertained at a family dinner with eleven covers. Present were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Derr and Miss Edith Derr, Mr. and Mrs. Cordell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Derr and family. This afternoon Mrs. Derr will host coffee for twelve neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Derr
E. H. Derr
Edith Derr
Cordell
Dinner at the Stoddard hosted by Mr and Mrs Russell
Mr and Mrs R J Russell entertained fourteen at dinner at the Stoddard. Guests then went to Mr Russell's home for a game of bridge. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Harrison, Miss Miriam Harrison, Mr Harry Wheeler of Minneapolis, Mr and Mrs Alfred Langenbach, Mr and Mrs Burroughs, Mr and Mrs Charles Noble and Mr Philo Gelatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
R. J. Russell
Russell
Alfred Harrison
Miriam Harrison
Harry Wheeler
Minneapolis
Alfred Langenbach
Burroughs
Charles Noble
Philo Gelatt
Van Auken Dinner Hosts Quiet Pleasant Evening
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Van Auken hosted a quiet dinner with guests Mrs. Sarah Gelatt Miss Lena Gelatt and Mrs. Minnie Thurber joining for supper.
Birthday Cake Highlights Keyes Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs W R Keyes hosted guests Mr and Mrs P H Hough and nieces Miss Mytle French and Miss Alice Wheeler. A centerpiece was a birthday cake commemorating Master Jack Keyes fourteenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Keyes
P. H. Hough
Mytle French
Alice Wheeler
Master Jack Keyes
Safford Hosts Guests With Rooney Hart and Whalen
Mr and Mrs J C Safford entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Henry Rooney and family Mrs Jack Hart of Oshkosh and Mr Whalen in a social gathering reflecting midcentury community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Safford
Henry Rooney
Jack Hart
Oshkosh
Mr. Whalen
Hankerson Family Dinner Hosts Guests at Home
Mr and Mrs F H Hankerson entertained at a family dinner with guests Mrs G C Prentiss Mr and Mrs A P Hankerson and son Frederick Miss Jennie Smith Mr Henry Quinn and the Misses Jeannette and Ellen Hankerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hankerson
G. C. Prentiss
A. P. Hankerson
Frederick
Jennie Smith
Henry Quinn
Jeannette
Ellen Hankerson
Oatmans Entertain Hill and Wilcox Guests at Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. S B Oatman hosted Mr. and Mrs. A H Hill and Miss Ida Hill along with the Misses Wilcox and Mr. Albert Wilcox at a dinner gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Oatman
A. H. Hill
Ida Hill
Misses Wilcox
Mr. Albert Wilcox
Dinner guests astonished by lifelike parker centerpiece
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. White entertained guests at a Monday evening dinner. Upon entering the dining room, attendees were astonished to see a small parker resting calmly as if alive on an ornate centerpiece. After audience curiosity, it was moved to the serving room where dissection took place.
Trial of Graham and Conrad Reveals Demands for Money
In New York City the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad for alleged attempts on W. E. D. Stokes heard blunt testimony about intimate relations among the three and the actresses demand for more money. Graham sobbed as Stokes testified to the fatal part of the case. Conrad comforted her and wept. Graham denied the accusations, calling them a wicked lie as she left court after the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Stokes
Decorative Roses Fill Vacant Place at Gathering
A scene described as a lovely display of American beauty roses adorned a venue once occupied by the first occupant. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Billings and a long list of couples and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Emery, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Boynton, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hankerson, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gran, Mrs. David Law, Mrs. W. R. Finch, Mrs. Charles Shimmins, Mr. Glen White, Mrs. Van Wie, Mrs. Van Wie and Miss Mary White served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Billings
C. F. Emery
E. G. Boynton
A. F. Hankerson
A. C. Gran
David Law
W. R. Finch
Charles Shimmins
Glen White
van Wie
Mary White
Hoelzer Family Hosts Thanksgiving Surprise Dinner
Mr. George Hoelzer received a surprise Thanksgiving dinner at his home on 1309 Green Bay street. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoelzer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoelzer and their children, Mrs. Isbell, Rudolph M Hoelzer, and Mr. George Hoelzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoelzer
Green Bay Street
Louis Hoelzer
Henry Hoelzer
Isbell
Rudolph M Hoelzer
Engagement Announced For Pearl Laughlin And Lars Instenes
The engagement of Miss Pearl Laughlin of 1447 Charles street to Mr. Lars Henry Instenes is announced. The wedding will take place December 14. Also noted are visits and travels of local residents including Mrs. Harry Taylor of Buffalo Minnesota in La Crosse for a few days and the return of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Raymond from Sundance Wyoming to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Almy
Galesville
Wis
Alfred Erickson
State University At
Madison
la Crosse
A. B. Heiberg
Mr. Heiberg
Chicago
Major Heiberg
Ladies of the First M. E. Church
R. C. Hasse
Northwestern
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
St. Paul
E. T. Haugen
Viroqua
Chicago Examiner
John A. Daniels
Linker Block
Eunice R. Hayes
Harry ‘Taylor
Buffalo
Hole
Munson Burton
Minneapolis
Harry Wheeler
Alfred Harrison
Lutie Stearns
Mary Alice Smith
Bertha Kirschner
Red Wing
Badger Street
Local Social Notes Highlight Thanksgiving Hospitality
Mrs Olson hosts Mr and Mrs H G Merwin at 712 Fourteenth Street for a Thanksgiving dinner with guests of honor Mrs S D Gibbs Decorah Iowa and Mrs E Quinn La Crosse. A meeting with Mrs E W Parker at 122 South Eighth Street is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Parker
South Eighth Street
Leader
Olson
H. G. Merwin
Fourteenth Street
S. D. Gibbs
Decorah
Iowa
E. Quinn
la Crosse
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Baldwins, Greenings, Spys,Russetts, Sweets
Johnn C.burns
Ice Cream and Butter Co
Morris & Hartwell
Reaok
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
E. H. Ehlert
Wasserman Laboratory
Main St. la Crosse, Wis
James R. Kerr
Grou Lakiva
Jon
Maxeen
Nothh Side Bottling Works
Crossewa
Elgin, Waltham and Hampden
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
the Watch House of
P. N. Gilbertson
Preston
Ida Muller
Rushford
Jesse Jones
Kendall
Geo. Powell
Theodore K. Johnson
Sparta
Harry Peterson
Alfred F. Jones
Portage
A. S. Anderson
Albert Lea
Homer Davis
University of Wisconsin
Keefe Business College
Corner Fourth
Pearl
A. Currie
H. E. Joseph
de Soto
Gust Kolsrud
Spring Grove
Mankato
Minn
F. J. Ruland
Mindoro
Klaudia Nelson
Register of Deeds
Nina Mahlum
Fred Hartwell
Texarkana
Marie Rice
Caledonia, Minn
B. F. Franke
Stevens Point
CITIS
Sring
Hellfach
Jewler
China
Jeweler
Iz Off
Sui
Mrs. Easton
TRA
J. E. Willing
Puss Lillian Graham
Jahnston
F.R. Hickisch & Son
Oes
H. C. Evenson
Main Street
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