North Side Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Injuries
Mrs J F Russell of Kane Street recovers at home from a long illness while Bishop Street resident suffers rheumatism. William G Smith takes a new job at Gc G Q storehouse. RB Roeder suffers blood poisoning from a scratch at 326 George Street. Ambrose Adair commission on hollow cement block foundation at Ghore and Charles Streets. Arthur Dorsey and Wakeman injured after falling between cars at Alma, improving. Rev Father Ritz recovering after surgery at St Francis. Louis Kaluz talled upon him. Mrs Mathews returning from Chicago. Mae Dovis visited parents, then back to work. Adam Llentrich and Mrs John Turr visiting North Side. Mrs Heinrich planning winter in New York. L C Dahl and family visiting North Side. C J Thomas promoted to passenger conductor. Skating scene noted. long ice season expected as Black River freezes.
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Seveesvvesisser
North Side
J. F. Russell
Kane Street
Bishop
Wood Street
William G. Smith
Roeder
George Street
Goddard and
Johnson
Ambrose Adair
Turlington
Ghores and
Charles Streets
Arthur AH
Dorsey
Bunnington Wakeman
Alma
Jie
Father Ritz
St. John's Church
St. Francis Hospital
Louis Kaluzu
Mathews
Chicago
Avon Street
Mae Dovis
Wonk
Adam Llentrich
Montevideo
John Turr
Oakfield
Las Lintgen
Velin
Aid
Black River
Empire Theater to Close on North Side After Losses
The Empire Theater on the North side, also called the Electric theatre, will close again after another pair of losses. L. E. LaVaque of the North Side Amusement Association says the venture has never been profitable and will be shut and the equipment sold unless a pending sale to new owners goes through. Some evenings drew crowds, but overall revenue failed to cover running costs.
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Empire
Electric
Amd Uriless
L. 2. LaVaque
North Side Amusement Association
North Side
St James Club Holds Meeting At Wind Sor Street School
The St James club met last evening at the Wind sor street school house with about two members present. Reports were given by banquet and entertainment committees. Edward J Comway will head the entertainment committee and arrange an elaborate upcoming program.
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St. James Club
Windsor Street
Edward J. Comway
Lose finger at wagon works in Smith Manufacturing accident
Paul Sehuly of Summer Street suffered a severe hand injury Thursday when the end of his middle finger was severed at the first joint at the Smith Manufacturing shop. Dr. Rowles attended him.
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Paul Sehuly
Summer Street
Mat
Smith Manufacturing Bank
Dr. Rowles
Monster haul of fish shocks lake region
A remarkable catch near two tons was taken from French Lake on Thursday. The Raul was among the largest ever made in the vicinity, and the heavy seining threatens the local fishery. Citizens consider a petition to the legislature to curb the seiners and prevent a monopoly.
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Thursias
Machinist Hurt as Pulley Breaks in Shops Accident
Sg. NM. Smith a machinist at Hurlington shops, 1915 Prospect Street, was struck on the head by flying iron when a pulley broke Saturday afternoon. His scalp was cut and bruised, with workmen calling his escape miraculous. He was taken to his home for treatment of injuries.
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NM. Smith
Prospect Street
Hurlington
Smithas
Woodmen Plan Dancing Season by Gateway City Lodge
Gateway City Camp No. 260 M W A organized a dancing club named Gateway City Pleasure Club. J W Knothe is president Ernest Meyer secretary and George Albrecht treasurer. First dance at Woodmenhall Tuesday December 31 New Year’s Eve with first class music promised for winter series.
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Gateway City
J. W. Knothe
Ernest Meyer
George Albrecht
Woodmenhall
J. W. Knowle
E. Meyer
Bridge Over Crawfish River Washed Out in Wisconsin
Farmers report the large steel bridge over the Crawfish river above Jefferson, Wisconsin, washed out by high water this morning. The river remains high and other bridges are in danger. The text also includes a stray proverb about not fooling all the people.
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Jefferson
Wis
Early Bank Conditions Signal Rising Loans and Surplus Growth
A Comptroller of the Currency report dated Oct 81 1997 reviews US and global conditions. It notes rising loans and discounts from 4,366,045,295 to 4,078,593,568 and a net 210 million plus increase in deposits over the period. Bank capitalization rose from 10 to 14 million with continued gains in bonds and legal tender holdings, while deposits and rediscounts show shifts amid credit expansion and occasional liquidity changes.
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Ridgeley
United States
Lawtu
Loud singer leaves the city after police order
William Carlson, famed for singing loudly through a megaphone on the street, was told by police his singing created a public nuisance and must stop. After consideration, he packed his belongings and left town rather than be ordered out.
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William Carlson
Senator Tillman Attacks Short Term Notes and Bank Certificates
Senator Tillman moves resolutions questioning short term notes in Panara canal bonds and the circulation of clearing house certificates in banks. The actions aim at currency foundations, delayed by senatorial courtesy as Senator Aldrich and absent colleagues withheld speeches and backed related treasury department measures amid the financial crisis.
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Tiveman
Tillman
Panara Canal
Aldrich
Culbertson
Clay
Ceasury Department
Club Election At German Methodist Episcopal Church
The F. M. C. clan of the German Methodist Episcopal Church held their annual election Friday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Theo Miller, Vice-president Herbert Merman, Secretary Arthur Witt, Treasurer Fred Miller, First committee chairman Otto Merman, Secretary first committee Will Witt, Treasurer first committee Otto W. Muenster.
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F. M. C. Clan
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Frieday
Theo Miller
Herbert Merman
Arthur Witt
Fred Miller
Otto Merman
Will Witt
Otto W. Muenster
Joke marriage may wait till spring
Boston December 18 Helen Vv Crandall a young waitress of Dunster Cambridge and Edward King Adams a Harvard junior of Philadelphia may have eloped or planned a spring wedding. The fragment suggests a romance reported in a Boston area paper with names and places.
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Boston
Mays
Helen Vv. Crandall
Dunster
Cate
Cambridge
Edward King Adams
Philadelphia
Harvard
Massachusetts divorce case stirs amid marriage hurdles
A Massachusetts superior court case centers on a petition for an annulling of a marriage. The defense questions whether the ceremony is valid while news notes reveal a 28 year old woman and a man named Adams discussing
Worrisome Missing Man After Accidental Shooting
La Crosse police seek An W. eye of Minneapolis after an accidental shooting of his brother and an injury to his brother in law. He fled the city in a distressed mind, friends fear suicide, and a $160 reward is posted for his safe return or discovery of his remains.
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la Crosse
Minneapolis
Eye
Minneapelis
Wants property returned to her in Bangor case
Saturday Judge Fruit heard Rhoda Page versus Joheps St. Louis and Emma 81. Louis to recover title to a Bangor house deeded by Mrs. Page to her niece and her husband. The property was deeded with a home provision that was not fulfilled after Mr. St. Louis left and later was imprisoned for horse stealing. Mrs. Page seeks to set aside the deed and regain possession. Judge Frust will consider the case.
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Fruit
Rhoda Page
Joheps
St. Louis
Emma
Louis
Bangor
Page
Lefl
Frust
Judge Fruitis Back From Debate
Judge John J. Wruit returned Saturday, resuming duties after a debate appearance. Local court officials confirm no schedule changes and thank the community for patience during his absence.
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Fruitis
John J. Wruit
Interstate debate judge vote reported in Minneapolis clash
Saturday morning in Minneapolis a judge panel including A J Vine He of Superior Wisconsin John J Pritt of La Crosse and R B Scott of Madison presided over a Nebraska versus Minnesota interstate debate. The question urged federal control of all transportation and corporations engaged in international business. Minnesota supported the affirmative and won two to one. outcome of the third judge’s vote on Nee Shvaska remains unlearned.
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Miapolis
Nebraska
Minnesota
A. J, Vine He
Superior
Wis
John J. Pritt
la Crosse
R. B. Scott
W F Russell Heads Mystic Workers Lodge Officers
William P. Russell elected Prefect with Catherine McMillan as Monitor and F J Lissenfeld as Secretary. Other officers include K Swenson as Banker D B McArthur and M Von Beust as Physicians, Mary Tofte as Marshal J W McCann as Warden and William Collins as Sentry. Hagen named Supervisor for three years.
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Lodge No. 984
Mystic Workers of the World
William P. Russell
Catherine McMillan
Lissenfeld
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