Consul the Great Monkey Learns Human Etiquette in La Crosse
Consul the educated monkey, raised like a child, dines with a family using knife and fork, sleeps in a bed, bathes, wears Pajamas, and even lights a cigarette. He roller skates, rides a bicycle, and greets women with a hat tip while hosting child receptions. His health is insured for 50000 dollars as patrons anticipate his Majestic theater appearance next week.
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Consul the Great
la Crosse
Consul
Majestic Theater
Spiritualist Church Meets at 225 South Sixth Street
The Spiritualist church meets Sunday evening at residence 225 South Sixth Street with Pastor Catharine McFarlin. The program covers Mental and Spiritual Therapeutics Applied to the Science of Healing followed by demonstrations. All are welcome.
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Spiritualist Church
South Sixth Street
Catherine McFarlin
No lack of chances to do what we shouldn’t
A concise aphorism notes that opportunities abound to engage in prohibited or discouraged actions, inviting reflection on restraint and self discipline amid tempting choices.
Duet at the Bijou Tonight Featured with Local Socials
Local notices list a Bijou performance of Silver Threads Among the Gold by a duet tonight. Mrs M R Landerman has returned to Minneapolis after visiting friends. Birds at the poultry show prepare for public view tomorrow to avoid frost delays. Cards and dances planned by several groups including the Ladies Auxiliary at Concordia hall and the Governor's Guard ball in February.
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M. R. Landerman
Minneapolis
Will Powell
Geo. Powell
Bijou
John Hipplen
Sparta
Workingmen’s Hall
Andre
Governor's Guard Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Concordia Hall
Henry Benson
Lanesboro
Linker Hall
Post Office
Hebberd
Deutscher Verein
Germania Hall
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
E. C. Higbee
Circuit Court
Alfred Harrison
Baraboo
Gateway City
R. W. Davis
Bangor
University Glee Club Here Tonight
The University of Wisconsin Glee Mandolin and Banjo clubs arrived at 10 45 this morning and will present their eighteenth annual tour at the high school. The program includes medleys barcarolle selections vocal quartets motets and dances performed by the glee mandolin and banjo clubs with intermission and a musical sketch.
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University of Wisconsin
Medley
Art
Herbert P. Stothart
Barcarolle
Nevin
Messrs. Walker, Baldwin, Payne and Halseth
Kelen-Bela
Brewer
Glee Club
Morlacchi
Traiano Camarago
Officers Elected at Ruth Chapter No 23 OES Meeting
At Tuesday evening session Ruth chapter No 23 O E S elected Worthy matron Mrs C A Carter Worthy patron Mr Robt Gifford Associate matron Miss Martha Jessup Secretary Mrs Robt Manes Treasurer Mrs Mary Richmond Conductress Mrs Selby Associate conductress Miss Hannah Dandertson Trustee Mrs E Frey
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Ruth
C. A. Carter
Robt. Gifford
Martha Jessup
Robt. Manes
Mary Richmond
Selby
Hannah Dandertson
E. Frey
Progressive Cinch Party Hosted by Local Spiritualist Group
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spiritualist church invites all to a progressive cinch party at W. K. Shephard's home 225 South Sixth street on Wednesday evening December 14. Prizes will be awarded and light refreshments served.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Spiritualist Church
W. K. Shephard
South Sixth Street
Miss Nealie Nelson Hosts Sewing Club Dinner
Miss Nealie Nelson will entertain the sewing club at a 6 o'clock dinner tonight hosted by Mrs. Alexander Heyerdahl on North Eighth Street. Covers will be paid for ten.
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Nealie Nelson
Alexander Heyerdahl
North Eighth Street
La Crosse Woman's Club Meets at Mrs Pope Home
The La Crosse Woman's Club gathered at 1529 George Street on Wednesday afternoon December 7 with current events as roll call. Mrs Robert Lowry led a lesson on George Washington and his letter to his wife followed by domestic science from Mrs Lowry and a life topic by Mrs Ingham. An intriguing report on Federal officers in La Crosse was given by Mrs Horner.
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la Crosse
F. H. Pope
George Street
Robert Lowry
George Washington
Bond
Lowry
Ingham
Horner
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Talk on Gari Melchers
The Twentieth Century club will be entertained by Mrs Albert Hardy and Mrs F J Bunting at Mrs Hardy's home on State Street 1316 Wednesday Dec 4. Leader is Mrs W H Sanders. J W Alexander Ridgway Knight are part of the program.
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20Th Century Club
Twentieth Century Club
Albert Hardy
F. J. Bunting
Social Notes From Viroqua Visitors and Homecomings
Mrs. D. O. Mahoney of Viroqua visits in the city. Mrs. W. L. Hixon returns to Mankato Minnesota after visiting Mrs. G. C. Hixon. Miss Mable Crother recovering after appendicitis at La Crosse hospital, soon to go home. Mrs. D. D. MacMillan returns to Chicago after a visit with daughter Mrs. J. A. Bowles. Miss Gladys Thompson of Westby returns home for Christmas holidays.
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D. O. Mahoney
Viroqua
W. L. Hixon
G. C. Hixon
Mankato
Minn
Mable Crother
F. E. Davis
la Crosse Hospital
D. D. MacMillan
J. A. Bowles
Chicago
Gladys Thompson of
Westby
University Club Teas Hosted by Mrs Gertrude Hogan
Miss Gertrude Hogan hosted an informal tea for the University Glee Club members at her home this afternoon. The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church was hosted yesterday afternoon by Mrs. E A Gatterdam.
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University Club
Gertrude Hogan
University Glee Club
The
Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church
E. A. Gatterdam
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Henry Gund
Mrs Henry Gund entertained a dozen friends this afternoon in honor of her birthday with cheerful conversation and light refreshments.
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Henry Gund
Chicken Pie Supper at St Pauls Universalist Church
The Ladies' circle will host a chicken pie supper on Thursday December 15 at the church parlors. Mesdames Shaw Daniels O Connor DeFrance Wait Hyde Smith and Miss Stimble head the entertaining committee. Aprons and fancy articles will be sold.
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St. Paul's Universalist Church
Louis Shaw
J. A. Daniels
O'Connor
DeFrance
Ss. V. Wait
S. Y. Hyde
Fred A. Smith
Jennie Stimble
Racine Plans City Growth With Annexation Move
Racine Wisconsin on December 10 reports the common council approved annexing land to the west and north, extending corporate limits and boosting population by at least 5,000. The action targets growth and urban expansion driven by municipal planning.
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Racine
Wis
Common Council
City approves armory sale plan for old school building
La Crosse Common Council accepts a $7,900 offer to Governor's Guard Association for the old Second district school building for armory use. Debate focused on ensuring armory completion within two years. sale approved 9 to 11 in favor/against debated, with conditions discarded. The city also votes to reject selling Fire Station No. 1 to La Crosse Telephone Co for $13,000, and to appoint new school commissioners. Water tests and pumping repairs authorized under set budgets.
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Company B Armory
Kohn
City of la Crosse
Governors’ Guard Association
Second District
Rose
Governor’s Guard Association
Alderman Downs
Tarbox
Lang
Alderman Rose
Board of Education
William Loening
H. K. Holley
Alderman Roth
George H. Ray
F. G. Tiffany
Andrew Roth
W. L. Joosten
C. L. Lien
la Crosse Telephone Company
Inauguration plans discussed by Wisconsin officers-elect
Madison meeting in the governor's office reviewed the upcoming inauguration set for January 2. The usual inaugural ball may be omitted this year with a legislative ball planned later in the week. W L Essman of Milwaukee represented Gov elect McGovern, who was in Minneapolis.
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Madison
Wis
W. L’ Essman
Milwaukee
McGovern
Minneapolis
City Council Faces Electric Rates and Wages Inquiries
The La Crosse city council referred a request to fund an electrical expert to assess La Crosse Gas & Electric property for a railroad commission hearing on proposed rate hikes. The drivers in the fire department seek higher wages, and a meter reader position was referred to the judiciary committee. New electric arc lights were ordered for Sixteenth and Farnam and for Sixteenth and Vine.
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State Street
Finance and Judiciary Committees
Trades and Labor Council
Board of Trade
North Side Progressive League
City of la Crosse
la Crosse Gas & Electric Company
Railroad Commission
Downs
Kroner
Rose
Committee of
Civic Organizations
Marvin
Sixtenth
Vine Streets
Sixteenth
Farnam Streets
Debaters Favor Dunn Ballot Over Blanket Ballot
The Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society at the high school voted two to one for the Dunn Ballot in the question Resolred that the Dunn Ballot is preferable to the Blanket Ballot. W Gates and L Stam supported the affirmative while K Dickens and A Kaulfuss opposed.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society
Dunn
W. Gates
L. Stam
K. Dickens
A. Kaulfuss
Debating Society Rejects Roosevelt as 1912 Nominee
Wagner Ritter and Howe formed the jury with Marquardt as critic delivering a strong report. Topics by Boschert and Hirscheimer included the Wendell Phillips Debating Society vote against Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican nominee for president in 1912, decided unanimously. Strum Steppel backed the negative. Boyee Downey supported the affirmative amid an engaging discussion. Gesell Reimers Bull and Fehlberg judged the session with Fehlberg also giving a declamation and Olson addressing the Milwaukee Socialist government.
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C. Strum
J. Steppel
C. Boyee
A. Downey
W.gesell
A. Reimers
A. Bull
C. Fehlberg
A. Olson
Milwaukee
Christmas Gift Dilemma Leads to Shopping at Beyschlag
In a playful exchange Blitz and Blatz discuss the hassle of choosing gifts before Christmas. Blitz frets about spending while Blatz shrugs off money concerns and notes ease of shopping. They plan a trip to Druggist Beyschlag at 503 Main Street, listing available gift items with prices.
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Blatz
Blitz
Sheepshead
Aeh
Beyschlag
Main Street
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
Neapolitan Brick KE Cream and Buiter Company
Martha A. McCullough
E. Langdon
Gay St
the Good Luck Club
Krentz's Orchestra
Seper
Murphy
H. C. Evenson
Mair Street
Rush
Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Majestic
Stahl
H. Clough Leighter
Rubenstein
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Pany
Board of Public Works
State Railroad Commission
Doherty
Collins
la Crosse Motorboat Club
W. T. Irvine
Jeweler
Europe
America
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Pat
James
A. Trane
South Fifth Street
Davenport
Rogers Bargain Store
Mississippi Street
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