Report of the Security Savings Bank at La Crosse 1908
Official publication giving the condition of the Security Savings Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin as of November 27 1908. It lists loans and discounts 137339.09 cash on hand 5029.26 deposits 171253.09 capital stock 30000.00 surplus 4700.00 and other items with attestations by J A Thwing assistant cashier and notary Otto J Munz sworn December 1 1908.
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Security Savings Bank
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Third Time This Year Marsh Sentenced for Drunkenness
For the third time this year Sum ner Marsh has been sentenced to county jail on a drunkenness charge. Marsh has served time on several occasions and the next thirty days under Sheriff Burns will feel like returning home.
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Sumner Marsh
Marsh
Burns
Thompson Clings to Nelson Trail in Three-Year Pursuit
Johnny Thompson continues pursuit of Battler along Nelson trail after more than three years of rivalry. Thompson maintains pressure as season advances, seeking decisive win. Local observers note persistent strategy shift and mounting tension between the two competitors.
Cyclone Johnny Thompson Eyes Nelson Title Challenge
Chicago, Dec 7 Cyclone Johnny Thompson returns from the coast to pursue Battling Nelson for the lightweight title. He defeated Anholz and Kid Dalton and argues only endurance defeats Nelson, noting he has never been knocked out. Thompson seeks long bouts over six rounds and favors longer routes to prove his strength. He hopes to face Packey McFarland or Freddie Welsh next.
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Chicago
Ill
Johnny" Thompson
Nelson
Thompson
Anholz
Kid Dalton
Cyclone Johnny
Dane
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Wallops
Sycamore
Larry Dickenstein
Philadelphia
Johnny
Excursion Rates to Omaha Via Northwestern Line
One and one half fare for the round trip from Dec 7 to 17 for the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Return limit Dec 22. Full particulars on application to Ticket Agents.
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Omaha
North Western Line
National Corn Exposition
Local Billiard Tournament Scores Reported
Activity in local billiard tournaments shows multiple players posting high scores since Saturday. Elk’s tournament results list totals for Hosley, Peterson, Spence, Hansen, Gund, Farlan, Burns and others while La Crosse Club scores record top marks by Schweizer, Fox, Hankerson, Ott and Edwards across Saturday and Sunday sessions.
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Elk’s
Hosley
Peterson
Bert Spence
Dr. Hansen
Rawlinson
Spence
Gund
Frye
Hansen
Case
Gotterdam
Hagenbach
Burns
Farlan
Langenbach
Raymond
la Crosse Club
Schweizer
Hart
Mitchell
Fox
Wager
McMillan
F. W. Fox
Ed Fox
Hickish
Dow
van Auken
Morse
Tourtellette
Hankerson
Edwards
Ott
Keyes
State Bowlers Set Wisconsin Tournament for January 23 30
The Wisconsin Bowling association schedules a January 23 to 30, 1909 tournament in Milwaukee. Entries close January 16 with Frank Woodbury handling registrations at Plankinton alleys. Alderman John Koerner aims to make the 1469 event the biggest in state history following last year’s 74 teams.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Bowling Association
Frank Woodbury
Plankinton Alleys
John Koerner
Wisconsin
Government to Buy Wright Brothers Airplane
In the War Department annual report the board of ordnance and fortification says funds are provided for purchasing the Wright Brothers aeroplane. The board seeks under 100000 dollars to run its program for the next fiscal year.
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Washington, D. C
Board of Ordnance and Fortification of the War Department
Wright Bros
Beell Defeats Kid Cutler Twice In Chicago Match
Wisconsin wrestler Fred Beell dominated Kid Cutler at the Empire theatre winning two straight falls. Beell led after the initial exchange and sealed the first fall with a grapevine and half Nelson in 12 15, while Cutler faded and failed to mount a lasting counterattack.
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Chicago
Fred Beell
Cutler
Empire Theatre
Wisconsin
Beell
Nelson
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertisement claim
An advertising notice offers Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to ease digestion with fruit and vegetable essences. It promises a free trial package by mail, asks readers to obtain a sample via their druggist or by writing F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan, and notes a 50 cent purchase option.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Cincinnati Times-Star
England
Paul
Gertie de S. Wentworth-James
Publishers Empire Book CO
Murray St
New York
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens With Record Pace
The Madison Square Garden event starts with sixteen teams, led by Patrick Logan, riding nonstop for six days. Walthour and Root, among favorites, are already lapped. The race sets a brutal pace, with no rest periods and a $2,000 purse driving endurance in this historical test.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Miller
Waller
Walthour
Root
Feber
Lafourcade
Brocco
Labrouse
Downing
Hollister
Devonovitch
Drobach
Galvin
Wiley
Beil Brothers
Patrick Logan
Ireland
Cure a Cold In One Day Bromide Quinine Tablets Ad
Advert shows a laxative bromide quinine cold cure with guarantee of refund if ineffective. E W Grove signature appears on each box and price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Elimination bout proposed to challenge Battling Nelson
In Chicago on December 7 a plan calls for an elimination contest among Packey McFarland Freddie Welsh Joe Gans and Cyclone Johnny Thompson to decide the challenger for lightweight champion Battling Nelson. McFarland balked at the plan and stopped it while Thompson agreed. Welsh appears likely to back the scheme despite unanswered telegrams.
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Chicago
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Joe Gans
Johnny Thompson
Battling Nelson
Bat
McFarland
Welsh
Allerdice Named Wolverine Captain After Hard Fight
In a tightly fought vote at Michigan, Allerdice of Indianapolis was chosen to captain the Michigan football eleven next year, edging out quarterback Wasmuni after a close contest in Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Dave Allerdice
Indianapolis
Allerdice
Wasmuni
Letters to Santa Clauses Flood The Mail Until Banned
A child’s Christmas letter pleads for a writing desk dress and shoes, recalling past Santa notes. The piece notes future letters will be sent to the post office and destroyed under department orders.
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Santa Claus
Masonic Chief Preaches at Presbyterian Church
State secretary of the Masonic lodge preached in the Presbyterian church yesterday evening, delivering a sermon to lodge members and local attendees.
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V . Misey
Masonic Lodge
Presbyterian Church
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J. A. Thwing
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E. C. Swarthout
M. F. Platz
Otto J. Munz
Jefferson
Frank Kohn
Wellington
Wabash Ave
Jackson Boulevard
Alloca
McClintock & Bayfield
Bagtone Relief
Toxico Laboratory
Broadway
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Salemites
Shaw
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Raisback
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Tracy
Hunt
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Ese Eee
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Baie SD
Shaw Eee Eee
Rochlus
Gov’t
Wright Bros.’ Aeroplane
Kid Cutler
Walter Rutt
Germany
Johann Stol
Holland
Norman Anderson
Copenhagen
Carlo Vanoni
Italy
Bobby Walthours
Atlanta
Wolverine
Marion Stanley
Max Rogers
The
Roger Brothers
la Crosse Theattre Tonight
Scotch Woolen Mills
Yours Truly
Main Street
Wis
Jos. W. Moyles
LA Crosse Theatre
Panama
Company OF 70
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J. B. Kleinert Rubber CO
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