La Crescent man fined for taking cows over bridge
William Lockwood of La Crescent pleaded guilty in a Winona federal court to moving two cattle across the Mississippi River wagon bridge on March 14 1915 in violation of the foot and mouth disease quarantine. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs stating he moved from one state to another with all property but the cows. Wisconsin was under a federal quarantine at the time due to hoof and mouth disease. He learned his cattle were not affected and drove them across.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lockwood
la Crescent
Winona
Mississippi River
Lockwood
Wisconsin
Malpractice Suits Referred to Jury in Circuit Court
The trial discusses an injury from a blister affecting the right foot arch. Judge Higbee prepared seven questions for jury consideration guiding a special verdict just before the noon recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbee
Property Sold In La Crosse Addition Transfer
Dr. D S McArthur and Julia Mc Arthur Cook transferred property in Allen Overbaugh and Peter Burns addition La Crosse to Mathew Pfeiffer and wife. Record at register of deeds shows a consideration of 1950 dollars.
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D. S. McArthur
Julia McArthur Cook
Allen Overbaugh
Peter Burns
City of
la Crosse
Mathew Pfeiffer
Office of the Register of Deeds
Holstein Breeders Form Western Wisconsin Association
Twenty Holstein breeders from La Crosse Monroe Trempealeau Vernon and Jackson counties organized the Western Wisconsin Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association at Onalaska. C Vandershaff was elected president with W Hagestad vice, L M Compton treasurer, E L Liddle secretary. The group aims to supply carload Holsteins locally, boost publicity, and place Western Wisconsin on par with similar stock breeding regions.
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Wisconsin
County Agricultural School
Onalaska
la Crosse
Monroe
Trempealeau
Vernon
Jackson
Western
Wisconsin Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association
Waukesha
Jefferson
E. L. Liddle
C. Vandershaff
Sparta
William Hagestad
Ettrick
L. M. Compton
Tomah
la Crosse County
T. H. Campion
Fred Sprain
West Salem
G. H. Humphrey
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Lighting lecture ties shop safety to winter accidents
C W Price of the industrial commission told La Crosse Safety First Round Table that better shop lighting reduces accidents. He cited a study of 91 000 incidents and urged efficient artificial lighting to boost output and cut costs, detailing Tungsten lamps and recommended standards for different work areas.
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la Crosse
C. W. Price
Industrial Commission
Mr. Price
Price
Brothers Obtain Permit to Wed Pair of Sisters
A humorous courthouse scene unfolds as William Schultz and his brother Herman seek permits to wed Ida Martin and her sister Elsie Martin of Greenfield and Chaseburg. Clerks note the identical slips with only the first names changed, while officials joke about twins complicating the marriage minister’s plans.
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la Crosse
Ida Martin
Greenfield
William Schultz
Chaseburg
Bert Jolivette
Herman
Ida
Elsie Martin
Court House
New Hogan Estate Sub-Division Opens Mid Month
The Hogan estate plot between Main and King streets east of Seventeenth is to become a new subdivision of more than five acres. George Zeisler bought the land for 17500 and plans about thirty lots 50 by 125 feet, with a 50 foot court and a 15 foot alley. Surveyors are laying out the lots and a plat will be shown to the city council soon.
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Seventeenth Street
Main
King Streets
Hogan
George Zeisler
Main Street
Zeisler
Green Bay Railroad
Ler Terrace
Killmer vs Killmer summons in La Crosse court
In La Crosse Wisconsin the case Pear G Killmer plaintiff sues George Killmer defendant. The defendant is ordered to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action or a judgment will be entered as demanded in the complaint. Attorney J E Higber filed. Linker Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Wisconsin
County of la Crosse
Pear. G. Killmer
George Killmer
J. E. Higber
P. O
Linker Building
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
River Convention Invited To La Crosse For 1916 Meeting
D W MacWillie president of La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Club urges the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association to hold the 1916 annual convention in La Crosse. He touts river commerce potential and the citys readiness and hospitality as the gateway on the great inland waterway.
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Mississippi
la Crosse
Mississippi Valley
Upper
Mississippi River
D. W. Macwillie
la Crosse Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Club
Jury Chosen Fast in Lesches Trial at Winona
The jury for Father L. M. Lesches, a Catholic priest of Winona, accused of shooting Rt. Rev. Bishop P. R. Heffron, was selected quickly in district court. The panel came from the regular pool, surprising court officials who expected a lengthy voir dire. Evidence introduction delayed until 9 AM, as County Attorney Simpson planned for several days of jury examination.
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L. M. Lesches
Winona
P. R. Heffron
Simpson
La Crosse Jovians Leader Promotes Electrical Prosperity Week
A La Crosse Jovians member heads publicity for the Society for Electrical Development and created the nationwide Electrical Prosperity Week campaign. The idea spread to many cities, with La Crosse spurring enthusiasm and substantial spending on celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
The
Jovians, Electrical Merchants’ Organization
Society For Electrical Development
Recital Program for Donald A. X. Jonson in La Crosse
The La Crosse state normal school hosts a recital featuring Donald A. X. Jonson, a one-armed prodigy. The program includes works by Schumann Sibelius Bach Scarlatti and Debussy among others plus several Jonson pieces. The listing shows titles like Intermezzo Pastorale Gavotte and Musette and The Haunted House with various composers and a few misprints.
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la Crosse
Donald A. X. Jonson
State Normal School
Mr. Jonson
Schumann
Sibelius
MacDonald
Scarlatti
Jonson
Telegraphers threaten walkout in Big Four system
In Terre Haute officials acknowledge serious talks of a 250-strong telegraphers walkout from St. Louis to Indianapolis. Edward Whalen representing the workers is in Cincinnati, demanding a ten percent wage increase.
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Terre Haute, Indé
Big Four
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Edward Whalen
Cincinnati
Dreads of Old Age Remedy Promises Vitality Boost
This notice touts a tonic named Vinci from Hoeschler Bros. druggists as a non secret remedy combining cod liver extracts iron peptonate and beef peptide in a mild wine. It claims to restore strength and vitality for feeble elderly people and to add years of happiness by avoiding worry and maintaining a simple diet.
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Hoeschler Bros
Vinci
Settlement work begins at Bethany Center in La Crosse
Bethany Center at Ninth and Taylor streets becomes La Crosse's first settlement project under Miss Jennie Schick with 37 assistants. The program serves 300 local children and youths with Sunday school, manual training, sports, Camp Fire, swimming, and library services, aiming for non charitable recreation and education rather than relief.
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Bethany Chapel
Bethany Center
la Crosse
Jennie Schick
Ninth and
Taylor Streets
First Congregational Church
Congregational Church
Miss Schick
Rex
Carlos C. Rowlison
George Bretnall
Doerflinger
Fairchild
the Normal
Resort Keeper's Wife Divorced in Testimony
A divorce case unfolds as testimony reveals details surrounding a resort keeper and his spouse. The proceedings focus on marital breakdown and related property issues, with testimony outlining the couple's finances and residence arrangements.
Maybell Nack alleges marital betrayal linked to Miss Lillian Haynes
In circuit court Judge Higbee heard Mrs. Nack describe alleged immoral relations between her husband C. H. Nack and Miss Lillian Haynes, an inmate at Four Miles House. She testified he urged her to leave and claimed the girl was “money” for him, noting prior incidents of disrobing before her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybell Nack
Lillian Haynes
Four Miles House
C. H. Nack
Miss Haynes
Childress Again Faces Trial For Attacking Girl
George Childress of La Crosse known for automobile escapades faces a second trial in Fergus Falls Minnesota on an alleged assault charge against 16 year old Miss Irma Lemke of Wadena. Defense is W F Wolfe. Childress was convicted on the same charge a year ago but won a new trial on appeal and was released on bond.
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George
Childress
la Crosse
Irma Lemke
Wadena
Minn
Fergus Falls
W. F. Wolfe
Supreme Court
Farmers to Meet in Campbell Hall
The La Crosse County Agricultural Horticultural and Dairying Association will meet Wednesday evening December 8 at Campbell Town hall with a speaking and musical program. The program includes Clarinet duet by Prof EB S Little and C Vanderbie, Review of the year by H T Richmond, Electricity in its Worst Form by Frank French, Instrumental duet by Mr and Mrs H Kinney, Experiments We Have Tried on the Farm by E T Johnson, Vocal solo by E S Little, Reading by Gertrude Moos, and a humorous exchange titled Bobby Dad whats a bridge of sighs Dad Ask your mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
EB. S. Little
C. Vanderbie
H. T. Richmond
Frank French
School program marks progress in orderly classes
Begun October 11, the new weekly work shows clear results in orderly classes, contrasting with the rough houses of the boys on the corners. Initially they resisted in the chapel, but soon accepted the request and now respond when Miss Schick’s whistle blows, stopping to listen.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Scrofula Relief
An advertising claim asserts scrofula and other humors yield to Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad touts the remedy as a blood purifying tonic with roots, barks and herbs, tested for forty years and urges readers to get it today.
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Hood
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