Court Finds Nellie Reinartz Poor but Competent in Property Deed
Circuit Judge E C Higbee ruled Mrs Nellie Reinartz was competent when she deeded her 507 Berlin Street property to her son in law William Funger to keep the home, despite contested details. The proceeding noted her daughter Lizzie Martell withdrew 906 dollars from the estate and placed it in a La Crosse Trust vault, leaving Mrs Reinartz nearly penniless. she recently testified in a county court assault case involving family members.
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Nellie Reinartz
Berlin Street
E. C. Higbee
Lizzie Martell
Reinartz
la Crosse Trust Company
Belgians Roll Under Electrified Frontier Wires in Minneapolis
Mrs. M. C. Hemenway of Paris tells of Belgian escape methods as she exhibits Dutch pictures in Minneapolis. She describes Belgians rolling dry flour barrels under border electrified cables to reach Holland, claiming Holland will not extradite and condemning German deportations.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis. Minn
M. C. Hemenway
Paris
Holland
Russian transport sunk. Americans among dead
The British admiralty said seventeen American muleteers and eleven British crew members died when the transport ship Russian was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on December 14. The vessel likely sailed from Newport News November 15 for Alexandria with a net tonnage of 5,753. ninety-one Americans aboard included sixty-eight white cattlemen and twenty-two others.
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Mediterranean
Admiralty
Newport News
Alexandria
Egypt
Vac
Wee
Russian sailor sails from port unarmed after voyage
A Russian sailor departed from the port on November 16 with no armament, while Dr. T. A. Carpenter, a veterinary surgeon, was noted in connection with the departure.
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Erinary
T. A. Carpenter
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Sickness and Death
The undersigned extend thanks to those who assisted during illness and death of our beloved mother. Appreciation also goes to friends for floral offerings and to Rev H G Magelssen and the pallbearers. Mr and Mrs E M Boma Mr and Mrs H T Chaney and family.
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H. G. Magelssen
E. M. Boma
H. T. Chaney
Bereaved Family Thanks Friends After Loss
A family expresses sincere thanks for support after the death of husband and father. They note appreciation for floral offerings and extend gratitude to Rev. J. Gamm and others who helped. Mrs. H. Panten and Family.
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J. Gamm Andell
H. Panten
La Crosse Banks Share In Reserve Bank Dividend
The National Bank of La Crosse and the Batavian National Bank will each receive about 1060 from the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis dividend. Chairman John H. Rich announced a 6 percent payout on stock outstanding for the first seven and a half months of operation, noting profits exceed the initial 60000 distribution. The northern district declares the first dividend, while southern reserves had already paid profits.
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la Crosse
Tribune
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
National Bank of la Crosse
Batavian National Bank
Reserve Bank
John H. Rich
Reserve Bank Board
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve
Prairie Du Chien Business Club Elects Officers
J S Earls is elected president of the Prairie Du Chien City Club with Edward McCloskey as vice president and E C Amann as recording secretary F S Clinton as financial secretary and an executive committee including Dr F J Antoine Dr W T Pinkerton Edward McCloskey and H Poehler Five new membership applicants are considered A business college proposal by Berhorst of Anoka Minn was favorably received and steps planned to start with about 50 students beginning Feb 1 A wagon bridge across the Wisconsin river at Glenn Park discussed with a committee to obtain cost estimates Other local business visits and sports and social notes from Prairie Du Chien.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
J. S. Earll
Edward McCloskey
E. C. Amann
F. 8. Clinton
F. J. Antoine
W. T. Pinkerton
H. Poehler
Battle Cruisers Needed By U.S. Officer Declares
Captain W. S. Simms told the house naval committee that the United States must build battle cruisers to avert a commerce loss and defend the Panama Canal. He warned Britain commands seas with superior cruisers and urged a fleet capable of destroying an attacking force to deter aggression.
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Washington
United States Navy
W. S. Simms
House Naval Committee
Great Britain
Simms
Germany
United States
Panama Canal
French Senate Holds Secret Session in Paris
Paris December 19 The French Senate met on Tuesday in secret session with lawmakers gathered away from public view to discuss unsettled matters amid ongoing parliamentary routine.
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Paris
Senate
Tanlac Promises Quick Aid for Stomach Ailments
An ad features a Tanlac spokesman urging readers to treat at the first sign of illness. He claims the remedy targets fermentation and stomach discomfort, offering relief from headaches dizziness and other ailments. Availability is announced at local druggists C A Begun in the Majestic building and from Geo H Seidel in Sparta and G C Groezinger in Bangor.
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C. A. Begun
Majestic
Geo. H. Seidel
Sparta
G. C. Groezinger
Bangor
Formal note to Berlin on Greek recognition and German settlement
The report cites a British statement that the note to Berlin was meant to prevent repeats of disasters like Romania. It notes Britain’s hope to avoid delusions and says Greece sees strong action. Britain recognizes Venizelos era agents. The German chancellor gives little hope for an enduring settlement.
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Great Britain
Romania
Greece
Venizelos
Lloyd George urges public sacrifice to aid England in war
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that the people must play the game and make new equal sacrifices in food and other measures. He outlined the reconstructed government plans to unite and energize England’s war effort amid two years of mistakes.
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London
England
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Enland
Lloyd George outlines new national service and shipping control
The premier claims self defense phrases mislead Germany and Britain never sought to curb German growth. He criticizes the old cabinet, notes 23 members, and announces a restructured government with full shipping control and a new shipping minister Sir Joseph Paton Maclay. Neville Chamberlain named director of universal national service as the nation moves to mass labor for a swift reply to Germany. Asquith attends as galleries fill with diplomats and public figures.
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Great Britain
Germany
England
Joseph Paton Maclay
Lloyd George
Universal Service
Neville Chamberlain
Universal National Service
Berlin
National Service Department
House of Commons
Asquith
Lord Northcliffe
Transport Sunk With 1000 Soldiers Aboard
Berlin reports two submarines damaged French vessels in the Mediterranean. A December 12 hit damaged a Patrie type warship southeast of Malta, while December 11 torpedoed the Meghelan troop transport southeast of Pantelleria. Meghelan carried over 1000 troops.
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Berlin
Malta
Pantelleria
Mediterranean
Meghelan
Welcome Home Khaki Heroes in La Crosse Ceremony
Formal welcome extended to soldiers returning from World War service held at La Crosse High School Gym. Mayor Bentley lauded peace and patriotism as students served refreshments. The event honored the men of the Floral Company and celebrated victory without further fighting.
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la Crosse Floral Company
E. A. Hassett
Texas
Guenther
Bentley
la Crosse
Republic
Welcome Home Soldiers of La Crosse in Christmas Salute
James Thompson greets Texas veterans returning for the holidays in La Crosse. He lauds their unselfish service, patriotism, and humanity in support of liberty, civilization, and unity, urging continued loyalty to the flag as the city vows a merry Christmas. The address honors mothers and families awaiting the homecoming.
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James Thompson
Texas
la Crosse
Siad
Mexico
Cuba
Needlecraft Club Meets at First Presbyterian Church
The Needlecraft club will meet Wednesday afternoon in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church. Mesdames Norman Stormont and B Reser will be hostesses.
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Needlecraft Club
First Presbyterian Church
Norman Stormont
B. Reser
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Main Street
Deweler
Mrs. Reinartz
J. S. Earls
Business Club OF
Anoka Man
Business College
Leslie Caya
Lynxville
J. J. Keller
Dubuque
Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
State Normal School
Platteville
Campion College
College Gymnasium
Alex Frederick
Earl Hurlbut
Des Moines
W. M. Reeter
L. Hein
Wauzeka
Sherman Funk
A. A. Hornung
McGregor
L. F. Granson
Eastman
Sam Sletmark
U.S
Adams Shoeco
Main St
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