Athletic Association Plans Christmas Dance At School
The high school Athletic Association agreed to host a Christmas holiday dance. A five member committee led by Harold Davis will arrange the event. The group also revised the constitution granting an official monogram to the basketball players baseball nine and track team. Basketball teams are being formed and soon the schedule will be set.
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Athletic Association
Benezet
Harold Davis
Wallace Tourtellotte
Walter Mueller
Fred Dickens
Gordon
Moller to Talk on Secret Orders at Christchurch
Rev. C. N. Moller will preach Sunday morning at Christchurch on the relation of secret or fraternal organizations to the Episcopal church. He will discuss the attitude of these societies toward organized Christianity and reasons for opposition by some religious bodies.
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C. N. Moller
Christchurch
Episcopal Church
Fragmentary Classified Note on Furnishings Pricing
A damaged OCR fragment discusses furnishing options and price ranges from five dollars down to fifty cents, offering unspecified items and preferences. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable, leaving the core action as a pricing offer for furnishings.
City news items on vault work and new amenities
Next week will see the start of installing elaborate steel fixtures in City Clerk Joseph M. Sieger's vault. New second floor flooring is being laid in the McMillan building. A private cue rack will be installed in the Elks club billiard room for member use and purchases. The Euterpean society held a fine program at the old high school auditorium. John Johnson, a saloon keeper from Onalaska, was committed to Mendota asylum for likely dementia due to excessive drinking. Attorney A P Parsons began twelve suits in Ban gor justice court to recover life insurance assessments from members of the defunct Ancient Order of United Workman. Gustav Asp, 18, of near Sacheburg, fatally injured by accidental shotgun discharge.
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Joe
Joseph M. Sieger
McMillan
Elks’ Club
Euterpean Society
Mendota
John Johnson
Onalaska
Brindley
A. P. Parsons
Justice Court
Ancient
Order of United Workman
Bangor
Lodge
Gustav Asp
Chaseburg
Local notes on visitors and ads feature holiday items
Miss Alice Cronon returns from Lincoln Nebraska. Dr Will Powell and Dr George Powell noted among local professionals. Yanke e Regent advance agent Will Reed Dunroy in town. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised with 35 cent price. Emil Zube hosts roast pig and solo tournament. Gateways City Transfer Line offers calls. J R Frontenac and H D Bell listed as visiting on business.
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Pfund’s
Alice Cronon
Lincoln
New
John Dengler
RE. M. Robinson
Zumbrota
Minn
H. A. Greene
George Powell
Will Reed Dunroy
Chicago Chronicle
la Crosse
Will Powell
H. G. Rogers
Winona
Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain
F. H. Hartwell
St. Paul
Emil Zube
South
Elks
Hollister
Thomas Shimmin
B. J. Gripple
Galesville
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Kate
Olga von Rohr
Malven Fredrickson
Whitehall
O. T. Erhart
Neb
Foley
John M. Holley
Washington
Soldiers’ Home
Morikubo
Davenport
Man Returns from War Seeks Redemption At Home
William Kosbach came home after a year at Waupun to find no joy from his wife who bore six children while he repented his misdeeds. She will recognize him as head of the household only after he proves he will care for his family through action.
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William Kosbach
Waupun
High School Club German Society Meets at School
The Deutsche Gesellschaft held a business and social meeting Wednesday evening in the high school club room. Henry Freehoff presided in the absence of President Wm Freehoff. After business the remainder of the evening was social with a possible German play planned for the near future.
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The
Deutsche Gesellschaft
Henry Freehoff
Wm. Freehoff
Lemon Pie Promoter Offers Our Pie Prep
An advertisement touts Our Pie lemon pie preparation as superior and easy, claiming it yields two large pies per package for 10 cents. The notice includes various retail items from Hellfach jeweler such as bracelets, pins, pocket knives, and brushes, with multiple local residents listed as buyers or visitors.
Elevator Firm Seeks Lien on Members Assets
The W. H. Pierce Elevator Co. of La Crosse led by president W. H. Pierce and secretary S. Y. Hyde filed an amendment with the secretary of state to grant the corporation a lien upon member stock certificates and property for debts owed to the firm.
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W. H. Pierce Elevator Co
la Crosse
W. H. Pierce
S. Y. Hyde
Secretary of State
Patience as virtue amid laziness debate
A reflective column argues patience can be a virtue or a form of laziness depending on the context. It contrasts deliberate restraint with idle sloth, urging readers to discern genuine effort from passive delay in daily life.
Wendell Philips Debating Society Debate Held
The Wendell Philips Debating Society held its first regular debate on the question of nominating La Follette if Roosevelt refuses a third term. Withrow and Robinson spoke for the affirmative, Strauss and Brown for the negative. the jury of Sidensol Collins and Ericson sided with the negative three votes to none. Gus Schulze acted as critic from the Lincoln Douglas Society.
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Wendell Philips Debating Society
Republican Party
la Follette
Roosevelt
Withrow
Robinson
Strauss
Brown
Sidensol
Collins
Ericson
Gus Schulze
Lincoln Douglas Society
Lincoln Douglas Debates On Labor Question
The Lincoln Douglas Debating Society held a Friday evening debate on the resolution that the closed shop, as adopted by labor unions, harms the United States. The affirmative team was Stevens and Gelatt, the negative Jones and Kelley, with Irving Tuteur Edward Mabie and Fred Dickens as the jury who ruled for the affirmative. Carl Jungbluth served as critic, and Charles Bradish delivered a declamation afterward. The group plans to form a glee club, though no steps have been taken yet.
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United States
Lincoln Douglas Debating Society
Stevens
Celebrate Sailing of Pacific Fleet Departs for Pacific Coast
United States warships head to the Pacific coast as patriotic citizens in La Crosse and across the nation are urged to display national flags on Monday December 16. The appeal stems from the United Spanish War veterans as organizers.
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la Crosse
United States
Pacific Coast
United Spanish War Veterans
King Oscar Gains Strength After Restful Night
Stockholm Dec 7 bulletin on King Oscar reports a quieter night with several hours sleep. His strength increased and pulse 78. Vesical trouble symptoms are less acute, indicating improvement in the royal condition.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Electrical work at half price from local firm
A local electrical contractor advertises services at half the price of competing firms. Contact displays Old Phone 4611 and New Phone 854M for estimates and inquiries.
Gray's Yerba Santa Miracle Cough Cure Advertised
A bold advertisement extols Gray's Yerba Santa as a universal healing remedy for coughs and colds. It claims all ages benefit from its spicy aromatic flavor and vegetable ingredients and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
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Gray
Public police exam for La Crosse applicants set
A public examination of applicants for positions in the La Crosse Police Department will be held at the City Building on Wednesday December 11 1907 at 7 20 p m by order of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners L C Colman secretary La Crosse Wis December 5 1907.
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City of
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Fire Department
Public Fire Department Exam Notice for City Building
There will be a public examination at the City Building for the Fire Department on Thursday December 12 1907 at 7 30 p m. Secretary.
Toland's Night School Opens With Flexible Start
Evening school term starts January 6 1908. No class work and each student receives individual instruction at his desk, so students may begin anytime and pay no more than if they waited. For more information contact Toland's Night School.
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Toland
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D. A. Bullock
Eau Claire
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Geiwitz
JeEweLer
Cor
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Pacific Fleet
King Oscar
H. W. Barker
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L. C. Colman
la Crosse, Wis
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