West Salem Social Roundup Sparks Community Happenings
Mrs John Steensen hosted Happy Hour club Monday while Norwalk Thanksgiving events and holiday visits filled West Salem. The La Crosse County Bank opened a new building. Miss Mae Hitchcock and Miss Jennie Best return home for Thanksgiving. Miss Olive Cook studies at Stout Mon and visits Sparta shows. The West Salem Military Band performed and a Thanksgiving dance attracted many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ristow
Heileman Brewing Co
la Crosse
Alfred Hanson
Mindoro
West Salem Military Band
Pga Norwalk
Olive Cook
Stout University
Menomonie
la Crosse County Bank
Farmers’ Store
Ladies’ Mission of
The
Presbyterian Church
Lottie McEldowney
Mae E. Hitchcock
Sparta
Jennie Best
R. M. Taylor
Florence Samuels
Nellie Smead
For
Gladys McEldowney
Haches
Mary Willey
Rochester
Prices and services from a hardware supplier ad
When you spend your money you are entitled to full value for it. We will give you value if you trade with us. To bring customers back with a second order we must please them with the first. We stock high grade sash doors mouldings flooring and related items. Our stock saves money time labor and patience for builders and contractors.
German Captain Arrested in Portsmouth on Spy Charge
PORTSMOUTH England December 5 Captain Heinrich Gresse a German army officer on leave was arrested today as a spy. The government says he was making maps of dockyards and harbors. The arrest caused great excitement amid strong belief war with Germany is imminent. Gresse was remanded for one week without bail.
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Portsmouth
England
Heinrich Gresse
Germany
Grosse
National Irrigation Congress Opens in Chicago
The nineteenth annual National Irrigation congress opens in Chicago with nearly 5000 delegates. Morning sessions feature welcome addresses and responses. Afternoon speakers include former Governor George M. Pardee of California director S F H Newell of the irrigation service Senator Borah of Idaho B P Teale and State Senator Fred Whitesides of Montana.
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Chicago
National Irrigation Congress
Sesson
George M. Pardee
California
S. F. H. Newell
The
Irrigation Service
Borah
Idaho
B. P. Teale
Census Bureau
Fred Whitesides
Montana
La Crosse City Visitors and Local Notices
Local residents and visitors list for La Crosse area with Western Wisconsin names such as Rollins Poore Everson Powell Narveson Hargraves Phillips Chumers Olsen Egan Weston Edert Rutter Bearers and dates include December 6 lectures and December 6 election notices. Lieutenant Governor Morris heads Texarkana trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menijou
F. W. Rollins
Milwaukee
L. B. Poore
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Wis
Ole Everson
Viroqua
Will Powell
W. W. Webster
Rushford
la Crosse
C. E. McCauley
Hillsboro
Ole Olson
John Chumers
Ferryville
Geo. Powell
Louis Narveson
Lanesboro
Mary Hargraves
North Lake
J. H. Ferrer
John A. Phillips
Genoa
Helmer Olsen
Fred Espenbach
Norwalk
John Egan
J. H. Forrer
D. Adams
Victory
Vincent
E. L. Jacobus
Albert Lea
Minn
Ola Vickerman
A. Vickerman
Frank Weston
W. J. Edert
Caledonia
A. J. Rutter
Tribune
Len Tollefson
Mabel
Miss Pearl Moe
Stoddard
Carl Nelson
Westby
Gateway City
Frank Flock
Sparta
Wisconsin Reports Big Decline in Fourth of July Injuries
The state board of health bulletin shows a sharp drop in injuries and deaths from Independence Day celebrations. In Wisconsin 47 people were injured and five killed last year, including one tetanus death and four from other causes, with many serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Board of Health
Wisconsin
Progressives Gather in Milwaukee for Wisconsin Conference
Progressive Republicans from across Wisconsin meet in Milwaukee to discuss methods for securing state delegates for Senator La Follette and to strengthen party organization. Governor McGovern heads the delegation with Lenroot Morris and Mauthe as at large delegates. Assemblyman Stern elected secretary of the state progressive league. A banquet will feature speakers George L. Record and Prof. Merriam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
F. E. McGovern
I. L. Lenroot
Superior
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
William Mauthe
Fond du Lac
Eric Stern
State
Progressive League
Thomas Mahon
McGovern
George L. Record
New Jersey
Charles Merriam
Chicago
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days Claim Ad
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The 50 cent price is stated.
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Rio
Norway
U. S
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bavarian Regent Prince Luipold Grips With Illness
In Munich on December 5 Prince Luipold the 91 year old regent of Bavaria remains a concern as bronchial catarrh follows a cold. The ailing ruler, fond of hunting, had recently shot two deer but now faces limited movement and persistent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Luipold
Kingdom of
Bavaria
Birthday Surprise For William Bushing Hosts and Guests
Mr. William Bushing enjoyed a birthday surprise Saturday evening with card playing music and dancing. A midnight supper followed as guests including Frank Mach Theodore Segler John Kendall John Reichgelt John Harger Henry Lintelman Wm Layman John and George Kendall Fred Bushing Anna Mueller Friedal Lintelman Anna Layman Pauline Clara Bushing and the host attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bushing
Frank Mach
Theodore Segler
John Kendall
John Reichgelt
John Harger
Henry Lintelman
Wm. Layman
John and
George Kendall
Fred Bushing
Anna Mueller
Friedal Lintelman
Anna Layman
Pauline
Clara Bushing
Dows Host Venison Dinner and Birthday Tribute
Last evening Mr and Mrs C W Dow hosted a venison dinner following Mr Dow s northern hunt. It coincided with the birthday of Mr E E Dow celebrated with a cake, toasts, and gifts including a miniature car and airplane. Guests included E E Dow Norman StorMant F L Goddard Nellie McDonald and Robert McDonald. Mr and Mrs A E Soderberg also entertained at a ten cover dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dow
Dow
E. E. Dow
Messrs
Norman Stormant
F. L. Goddard
Nellie McDonald
Robert McDonald
A. E. Soderberg
Mrs Williams and Mrs Burton Honored Before Panama Trip
Saturday afternoon Mrs Law and Mrs Finch hosted a gathering for Mrs E G Williams and her mother Mrs Abby Burton who plan to leave next week for Panama. Guests included Mesdames Moulton Burton Colman Burton Whelpley Houck Marston Allen and Misses Jefferson and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
W. R. Finch
E. G. Williams
Abby Burton
Panama
Mesdames I. H. Moulton
Andrew Lees
Max Burton
L. C. Colman
H. L. Colman
G. W. Burton
R. W. Whelpley
Mary Houck
T. E. Marston
N. D. Allen
Miss Jefferson
Miss Mae Williams
La Grosse Boy Leads Majestic Vaudeville Bill
La Crosse stage star Hal Clobes appears as lead with Alice Lindley in Her Own Mother at the Majestic this week. The program also features Petram's Circus and a strong vaudeville bill drawing large crowds.
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la Crosse
Alice Lindley
Hal Clobes
Clobes
Main Street
Little Telephone
Cameron House
Frohsian Society
Young Clothes
the Germania
the Majestic
Petram
Circus
Tomah Notes Include Health Talks And Local Deals
Dr J A Murphy head of the United Indian service health department visits Tomah Indian school to inspect student TB health. Supt L M Compton hosts doctors. Murphy lectures on Unsanitary Condition of the Indian Tents with slides. Local business changes include Quillen and Brahmer purchasing Lockwood and Fisher store, renaming Sanitary Grocery Cash Store. Mrs Augusta Lueck dies at 71 after 39 years in Tomah, funeral at St Paul German Lutheran Church. interment Oak Grove.
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J. A. Murphy
United Indian Service
Tomah Government
Supt
L. M. Compton
Tomah
Sherman House
M. J. Quillen
Waukon
J. L. Brahmer
Lockwood and Fisher
Sanitary Grocery Cash
Quillen
Brahmer
Bryant-Sisson Grocery Co
la Crosse
Augusta Lueck
F. O. Lueck
McLean Avenue
St. Paul German Lutheran Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Selma Matthews
Manston
August Krueger
Tomahawk
George W. Gonderzick
Mae J. Paul
N. E. Gray
Milwaukee
R. W. Gillette
W. A. Scholl
Pewaukee
L. C. Pollock
Necedah
Mather
Chicago
Francis Kelley
E. V. van Wee
Henry M. Spickler
Woman's Civic Improvement Club
Four Generations Honored at Moulton Family Gathering
Mrs N D Allen hosted yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Abby Burton and Mrs E G Williams. Four generations of the Moulton family attended, including Mrs I H Moulton Mrs Abby Burton Mr Andrew Lees Mrs Williams Mrs Max Burton and young Charlotte Williams and Robert Lees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Allen
Abby Burton
E. G. Williams
Moulton
I. H. Moulton
Andrew Lees
Williams
Max Burton
Charlotte Williams
Robert Lees
Sunflower Circle Progressive Cinch Party Planned
Sunflower circle hosts a progressive cinch party Thursday night at 225 South Sixth Street the home of Mrs W K Shepherd Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.
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Sunflower Circle
W. K. Shepherd
South Sixth Street
Mrs Bertha Young Hosts High School Football Team Dinner
Mrs. Bertha Young entertained the high school football squad at her home on Camer on avenue. Coach Fred Carter acted as toast master while Ray Sorensen presented the game ball to Captain Eugene Hundredmark. Speeches by players and teachers followed, with Arthur Hayes winning a prize for the best answers to conundrums. The evening ended with music and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Young
Cameron Avenue
Young
Fred Carter
Ray Sorensen
Eugene Hundredmark
Hundredmark
Prof
Harry Spence
Albert Weimar
Arthur Hayes
Edward Stavrum
Claire Bovee
Albert Jungbluth
Angus Casberg
Erwin Chamberlain
Walter Sorgel
Local ladies plan church events and shopping trips
Mrs. Henry Gund and daughters travel to Chicago for Christmas shopping. Mrs. George Gordon also goes to Chicago. The Ladies' society of the First Presbyterian church meets Thursday at Mrs. A. G. Millington. St Paul’s Universalist church serves supper Thursday December 14. A meeting at Mrs. Waite’s home on North Eighth street occurs Thursday afternoon. Tomorrow a card party is hosted by the E F U with a member initiation and officer elections. The Tpworth League of the German Methodist church holds officer elections tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gund
Emma
Louise Gund
Chicago
George Gordon
Ladies’ Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
A. G. Millington
St. Paul's Universalist Church
Waite
North Eighth Street
Flax and Hemp Trimmings Produce Fine Cigarette Paper
Trimmings from new flax and hemp supply the stock for the finest grades of cigarette paper. The note highlights the fiber’s quality as a key factor in producing premium products.
A Terrible Blunder To Neglect Liver Trouble
Take Dr. King New Life Pills at the first sign of constipation biliousness or inactive bowels to prevent indigestion jaundice or gall stones. They regulate liver stomach and bowels and boost health. Only 25c at O T Erhart.
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Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
Vocal solos and women’s club achievements noted
Planned program includes a vocal solo by Sadie Roddle and violin solos by Gertrude O Leary and Lorna Smith. Women honored include Mrs. Burt in Education, Mrs Hanover in Drama League, Mrs. Carrie King in Art, Mrs. J Simons onson with Visiting Nurses, and Mrs. F M Hart on Law. Shakespeare Club meets with Mrs Hart Monday. Congregational church supper and Christmas sale set for December 6 1911 at McCaul's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Roddle
Drama League
A. L. Burt
C. Hanover
Carrie King
J. Simonson
F. M. Hart
Gertrude O'Leary
Lorna Smith
Shakespeare Club
Hart
Turks Commanded to Injure Italians in War Over Tripoli
The Young Turks committee of Union and Progress issued ten commandments aimed at crippling Italian interests in Turkey as fights over Tripoli intensify. Prohibitions include boycotting Italian goods, banning Italian language and schooling, and urging Turks to avoid Italians while promoting hostility among Turkish children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika
Young Turks Committee of “Union and Progress
Tripoli
Turkey
The Man Who Can Combine Business and Pleasure
A witty remark notes a person who blends work and leisure makes a strong social mixer. It highlights skill in balancing professional duties with enjoyable interactions.
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Baldwins, Greenings, Spys, Russetts,Sweets
John C.burns
Te Cream and Butter Co
West Salem, Wis
John Steensen
Happy Hour Club
Sis
F. A. Reiman
E. H. Ehlert
Wasserman Laboratory
Main St. la Crosse, Wis
Segelke & Kohlhaus Mfg. Co
la Crosse, Wis
Irvine's Jewelry Store
C. H. DeVilliers
P. J. Flynn
B. H. Bersie
Co. A. Parker
H. N. Landphair
Nicholas Wadden
T. W. Scanlan
James H. Ahern
J. Enright
C. H. Schweizer
Wauwatosa
Texarcana
Texas
Gus Cohen
Marquette School of Dentistry
I. N. Cohen
Noelke
Progressives
Mrs. Finch
Mrs Law
Hal Clothes
Alice Lind
Ley
Tomah, Wis
Ellis E. Langdon
Jay St
Apothecary
Beyscalag
H. C. Evenson
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