Former Northsider Dies at Galesville
Charles J. Hewitt age 80 a La Crosse resident for years and former county supervisor died at 4 10 am at his Galesville home He was Civil War veteran with Wisconsin battery of light artillery He moved from La Crosse to Ettrick then Galesville Funeral Sunday at 10 am from his Galesville residence burial at Brice’s Prairie La Crosse County at 1 pm
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Charles J. Hewitt
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Ettrick
Galesville
Brice’s Prairie
Midway
Mme Langevin seeks divorce from Prof Langevin in Paris
Mme Langevin filed for divorce citing her husband’s indiscretion with Mme Curie. She seeks custody of their children and separate maintenance. Prof Langevin, via attorney Maitre Poincare, opposed the petition and a ruling on the form of the petition is set for December 20.
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Paris
Mme. Curie
Mme. Langevin
Langevin
Maitre Poincare
Lamoure Nominated for North Dakota Customs Post
President nominates Judson A. Lamoure Jr to serve as collector of customs for the district of North and South Dakota. The December announcement names Lamoure as the new federal customs official.
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Lamoure
Washington
Judson A. Lamoure, Jr
District of North and
South Dekota
Milwaukee Pleads With Butte Over City Rivalry
A quirky clash of city pride unfolds as Milwaukee and Butte clash over regional identity. Local residents debate cultural landmarks, sports loyalties, and urban reputation in a lighthearted feature.
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Milwaukee
Butte
Montana
Danderine Promise for Hair Growth and Beauty
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming immediate hair softening and stunning shine. It pledges dandruff and itching relief, with soon visible new hair growth and fuller, healthier-looking locks after regular use.
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Knowlton
Yolton Testifies Denies Bribe Allegations In Trial
Frank Yolton took the stand and entered a general denial of all allegations of accepting bribes from resort keepers. He admitted small cash gifts received from Rose Vermont and Hattie Bowker, explained payments as cigars and favors, and described meetings at the European hotel with Queenie Lavaque. He testified about discussions with Chief Webber on fines, keeping records, and routine checks on the tenderloin with McGrath and Sorensen, and noted connections to Frank Scott and Burt Scott.
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Frank Yolton
McGrath
Yolton
Rose Vermont
Hattie Bowker
Queenie Lavaque
Scott
Vermont
Winona
Jennie Smith
Webber
Sorensen
Ori Sorensen
la Crosse
Frank Scott
Chicago
State Street
Burt Scott
Beach
Bodega
Groeschner
Last
Wolfe
Turkey
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is advertised to digest food instantly and end indigestion and heartburn. The ad claims relief from sour belching, gas, nausea, headaches, and a heavy feeling within five minutes, noting the product cures dyspepsia by preventing fermentation.
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Pape
Road and Bridge bids invited for rock for macadamizing
County Road and Bridge Committee invites sealed bids December 21 1911 at 10 a m for quarried and crushed rock to various town roads including Holmen Barre North Salem Fish Creek Mormon Coulee and Mindoro West Salem. Specifications set weight sizes piles and delivery dates with bonds required and right to reject.
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Onalaska
County Board
Holmen
Midway
B. J. McCabe
B. J. Boersma
Town of
Holland
Barre
Barre Mills
Welch School House
Hamilton
North Salem Road
Waterloo Bridge
Burns
Burnham Valley
Fred Meyer
Bangor
Fish Creek
Anton Hesselberg
Greenfield
St. Joseph Ridge
Matt Becker
Shelby
Mormon Coulee
Casper Smith
August Mundstock
Coulee Road
Pammel Farm
Campbell
South Salem
Four-Mile
Hartley Farm
Onalaska Road
French Island
Farmington
Mindoro
West Salem
Anton Lee
West Coulee
Ole Gilbertson
Addrey John Hintgen
la Crosse
Wis
Peter Gullickson
Fred Paulson
WM. Wolf
H. A. Jacobs
J. C. Moore
Oscar H. Hulberg
W. D. Stratman
Road and Bridge Committee
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Martha Washington
Martha Washington Comfort Shoes
M. Wofo
Thniteartha Ashington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Detective
Scotts
Burt
Irvine’s
SHINE
Gus. B. Rose
Jewelry Department
Doerflinger’s
Nice Family
Peck
Stuber’s Grocery
Badger Street
la Crosse Theater
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