City News Money Shortage Deepens on Western Coast
Western coast reports a worsening financial stringency in a letter from J. C. Storey formerly of La Crosse to Hiram Goddard. The note says conditions deteriorate daily alongside broader economic strain. Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk C. H. Rawlinson include Albert Yonicke and Sadie Fischer to wed in Mindoro, and Gilbert Johnweon with Serena Olson to marry in La Crosse. The South Side Pleasure club plans a private New Year’s Eve dancing party at Travelers Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Storey
la Crosse
Hiram Goddard
C. H. Rawlinson
Albert G. Yonicke
Monroe County
Sadie Fischer
Mindoro
Gilbert Johnweon
Serena Mathilda Olson
South Side
Travelers Hall
Bigley Discharged From Bankruptcy by Judge Sanborn
Patrick J. Bigley was today discharged from bankruptcy by Judge A. L. Sanborn. He was represented by Richards and Rice of Sparta. Petition for voluntary bankruptcy was filed with Clerk of the Court Alfred Harrison in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Bigley
A. L. Sanborn
Richards and Rice
Sparta
Alfred Harrison
Harmony Lodge Officers Elected at Camp No 4121 R N A
Harmony camp No 4121 R N A elected officers Friday evening with Mrs Mary Bramwell as Delegate and Mrs Paulina Walker named Alternate Oracle Mrs Paulina Walker served as Oracle and Mrs Louisa Ott as Past Oracle along with Mrs Mary Weber Chancellor Mrs Mary Whalen Recorder Mrs Susan Pettick Receiver Mrs Agnes Peck Marshal Mrs Anna McKinstry Sentinel Mrs Jennie Fries and Miss Bertha Forester as QC Sentinel with Mrs C Jenks named Manager for three years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Camp No
Oracle
Paulina Walker
Louisa Ott
Mary Weber
Mary Whalen
Susan Pettick
Agnes Peck
Anna McKinstry
Sentinel
Jennie Fries
Bertha Forester
C. Jenks
Wisconsin Insurance Laws Clarify Justice for Policyholders
In Racine Journal analysis the Wisconsin insurance laws are seen as hard to understand. The piece argues laws should be interpretable by the public rather than only by state insurance officials. It calls for changes to ease compliance and fairness for those required to transact insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine Journal
Mrs. Charles Smith Recovered From Operation
Mrs. Charles Smith has improved after a hospital treatment at La Crosse and was today removed to her home at 419 North Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
la Crosse Hospital
North Ninth Street
Woodman Hall event offers chance midweek
The E. F. U. invites attendance at Woodman hall Wednesday evening. The note emphasizes that a cool head should work with a warm heart, suggesting a thoughtful approach to the gathering.
Burdick Leads Sunday Shooting at La Crosse Range
Sel Burdick and John Rusche divided honors at the La Crosse Sharpshooters shoot on French Island. Burdick led with 68 on Union and 229 on special scores, the day's best, while Rusche topped the King target with 210 and shared top honors in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sel Burdick
John Rusche
la Crosse
Two Men Enlist in Service Here For Coast Artillery
Messrs. Harry Warren of Cappe Michigan and Joseph M. Dalton of Windsor Connecticut enlisted at the local recruiting office Saturday for the coast artillery. They left Saturday night for St. Paul with Lieut. E. C. Wells who visited the local station earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Harry Warren
Cappe, Mich
Joseph M. Dalton
Windsor
Conn
Coast Artillery
St. Snelling
St. Paul
E. C. Wells
Man’s jealousy ruse keeps wife in good humor
A witty quip notes that a husband relies on feigned jealousy to maintain his wife’s good humor, suggesting humor through playful suspicion as a marital tactic.
Personal notices and advertisements fill La Crosse locals
The column lists numerous notices and ads including medical treatments and doctors Will Powell and S. P. Wakefield, products from Arctic Ice & Fuel Co and Pfund's Candies, various visitors and residents in La Crosse, calls for services, and social notes. Highlights include Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotions, Oma and G. Freeman host guests, and Haalman Pederson elected Sons of Norway president.
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John Dengler
John S. Johnson
Ostrander
Minn
W. B. Fraser
la Crosse Hospital
George Powell
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Ann. Cole
Red Wing
Margaret Wils
Seattle
Will Powell
Jennie Listman
Superior
Grace Edwards
Gateway City
S. P. Wakefield
West Salem
O. E. Benson
Elgin
Hollister
B. C. Murphy
Fulton
H. W. Barony of
Needek
W. Sullivan
Madison
W. F. Finne
Mineral Point
Epworth League to Present Eleanor Miller Reader Tonight
The Epworth League of the First M E church has secured Eleanor Miller from the Eleanor Miller School of Expression for an evening program in the church social hall this December 16. Miller, a noted elocutionist, specializes in readings from Victor Hugo and Peer Gynt, offering a range from grave to gay. Critics praise her dramatic skill and engaging stage presence, and church organizers expect both instruction and entertainment from the performance.
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Epworth League
M. E
Eleanor Miller
St. Paul
Miss Miller
Victor Hugo
Fast Basketball at the Y M C A
Two fast games at the Y M C A set the pace as the Red Sox beat the Badgers 38 to 17 and the Tigers edged the White Sox 43 to 36. A Ladies Aid meeting of English Lutheran church, hosted by Mrs John Kindley, decided to skip two weeks for Christmas but will reconvene for officer elections and business between Christmas and New Year.
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Red Sox
Badgers
Tigers
White Sox
Ladies’ Aid Society
Social event by Miss Eleanor Miller at First M. E. Church
Miss Eleanor Miller will give an evening's entertainment in the Social Hall of the First M. E. church. Miss Miller comes under the auspices of the Epworth League and the program will be one of unusual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Miller
M. E. Church
Hard Time Party At Mrs Loveland’s Home
A hard time party will be hosted at Mrs. Loveland’s residence on State street by the members of Mr. Irish’s S. S. class.
La Crosse Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Dodge Home
The La Crosse Woman's Club plans a meeting hosted by Mrs. Dodge at 1427 Kane Street with Dr. Oscar Houck addressing the group on Tuberculosis. The Wednesday 500 Club will be entertained by Mrs. S B Oatman at 1127 Main Street.
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la Crosse
Embroidery Club to Meet for Christmas Exchange at Mosher
The Embroidery club and Mrs. Mosher at 1208 South Seventh Street will host a Christmas festivelike meeting with twelve members each bringing twelve gifts to exchange and display on a Christmas tree, followed by an oyster supper. Also notes the 500 club gathering with Mrs. Al Jehlin and church society events at First Universalist and First M E church parlors with named hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Seventh Street
St. Paul’s League of the First Universalist Church
Ladies’ Society of the First M. E. Church
Mesdames Baker, Bean, Bresee and Bangsberg
Contest at First Universalist church ends with banquet
The ongoing contest at the First Universalist church will close next Friday evening with a banquet. Sides labeled reds and blues have competed, and the winners will be announced at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Pleasant Surprise Held at Williams Home
A pleasant surprise gathering took place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of 913 La Crosse street. Guests included J. W. Volz, Frank Schuman, Albert Smith, John Kerr, William Tausche, John Williams, Miss Ida Williams and George Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
la Crosse Street
Messrs. and Mesdames J. W. Volz
Frank Schuman
Albert Smith
John Kerr
William Tausche
John Williams
Ida Williams
George Miller
Social gathering yields fine food and warm fellowship
Guests carried good things to eat and a delightful social time was had, reflecting a pleasant community event with generous contributions and friendly atmosphere.
Toland's Night School Winter Term Opens Jan 6
Instruction in penmanship offered three months with three lessons weekly for six dollars. The winter term begins January 6 and the school is now in session. Students who enroll now receive several weeks of additional instruction at no extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland
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Galesville
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