Unrivaled Recital Marks La Crosse Conservatory Debut
The La Crosse Conservatory of Music staged its first faculty recital under J. S. Knight to acclaim from a large, stringent audience. Soloists Prof. W. E. Dirks and J. R. Kerr impressed, Miss Florence Mills showcased elocution, and Miss Lawson and Prof. Arthur P. Thomas earned praise for vocal and piano mastery. Knight’s mandolin display drew admiration, while G. McReynolds and the conservatory plans drew hopeful support for western Wisconsin’s musical future.
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la Crosse Conservatory of Music
J. S. Knight
Knight
J. R. Kerr
la Crosse
Florence Mills
Miss Mills
Bender
Emery
Miss Lawson
New England Conservatory of Music
United States
Arthur P. Thomas
Royal Academy of Berlin
Conservatory
G. McReynolds
la Crase
Wisconsin
Nove
La Crosse Musical Association Considers Dana’s Band Bonus
The La Crosse Musical Association moved at its last meeting to guarantee further funds for Dana’s Third Regiment band. A $1,500 annual guarantee to Prof. Dana runs through March, with plans to extend the fund via a popular subscription or other means at a future session.
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la Crosse Musical Association
Dana
Third Regiment
Kerrigan appeals retrial in circuit court over note dispute
John Kerrigan appeals before Justice Hunt after a ruling in Sedae Mant favoring plaintiff John Adrian. The spring 1884 note showed a balance of 42 dollars after a May 14 payment. interest and costs brought total to 129.13 dollars. Adrian sought collection after finding the note in his father’s possession.
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John Kerrigan
Justice Hunt
John Adrian
Adrian
Sedae Mant
Smart Accessories and Fabrics Highlight Button Ornaments
In fashion notes by Judio Chollet, buttons appear as ornate focal points across sizes and shapes from round to three cornered. Fabrics mix chiffon broadcloth with lace gowns in Irish crochet Bruges and venise styles, while Russian lace and emerald velvet accents enrich ensembles.
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Dresden
Bruges
Point de Flanders
Fashion trends preview hat and dress contrasts for season
The piece notes that hats need not match gowns this season with vivid contrasts such as bright grass green hats paired with black blue or green and plaid gowns. English embroidery trims gowns dyed to match fabrics. Waistcoats in velvet or checked velvet feature street suits while white beaver hats with plaid ribbons appear in outings.
Local Elks Lodge Opens Club House Preparations
The local lodge of Elks will tonight finalize plans for the new club house to be occupied in about two weeks. A house committee will be appointed, help hired, opening night entertainment arranged, house rules framed, decorations planned, and other matters addressed.
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Lodge of Elks
Prohibition Slates Claim No Campaign Spending
Rev A H Fehlandt of West Salem Wis declares his lieutenant governor bid cost him nothing. Northwestern Purity assoc president B S Steadwell and Samuel Johnson also swear they spent nothing. Theodore Ritter Democrat for clerk of courts spent 18 dollars while William Fries Democrat for county clerk spent 10 cents. Sheriff candidates have not filed expenses.
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A. H. Fehlandt
West Salem
Wis
B. S. Steadwell
Northwestern Purity Association
Prohibition
Samuel Johnson
Register of Deeds
Theodore Ritter
William J. Fries
Miraculous Cure Reported By Adams Family
H M Adams and wife announce a remarkable remedy story for their son who suffered eczema for five years. After trying Electric Bitters the child improved after two bottles and was fully cured after seven, with the product marketed as a blood medicine and body building tonic. Frank O R Erhart's drug store offers a second bottle for $1.00.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
For Sale 160 Cards Round Poplar and Bass Wood
Otto Granke offers 160 cards cut from poplar and bass wood for sale at 833 Rose. Both phones listed.
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Otto Granke
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Bana
Navy
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Corey
Isabella Fox
Hug
Uow
Morris
Milwaukee
Thomas Morris
Ape
Nurica
Fehlandt
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