Local Personal Notices From Viroqua to Hudson
A list of visitors and residents with brief movements in La Crosse area. Bb W Bacon of Viroqua returns home after visit. Alvin Hellum of Stoughton joins friends in the city. T J Lund of Lanesboro on business. Irwin Reed of Bismarck a holiday guest. E Luckey and wife of Austin return home after visiting. Also notes of Santa Claus, dancing events, and a Christmas sale at Continental plus other short encounters and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. W. Bacon
Viroqua
Wis
Langdon Shoe Repair Shop
Jay
T. Fortney
the Continental
Alvin Hellum
Stoughton
T. J. Lund
Lanesboro
Minn
Langdon Shoe Repair
Irwin Reed
Bismark
N. D
E. Luckey
Austin
Santa Claus
B. A
E. Hasiend
Rushford
William Larkin
Ferryville
la Crosse
Gateway City Transfer Co
H. E. Joseph
de Soto
O. Gelstad
Seneca
C. Crowley
Dubuque
Iowa
A. Columbo
Lowa
Thill-Manning-Whalen Co
A. N. Bye
Chaseburge
L. Steppert
Wausau
K. P. Hall
Amanda Clement
Hudson
Clement
Man killed by shafting at Two Rivers Woodenware Plant
Charles Albrecht of Kewaukee was killed when the shafting at the Two Rivers Woodenware Company plant entangled him. He was 58 years old and suffered multiple broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Charles Albrecht
Kewaukee
Two Rivers Woodenwarte Company
World War Echoes Sparking Wide Laughs Across Lands
Fragmentary note reflects global audience reacting to wartime events with laughter. Observers report mixed sentiment as broadcasts reach cities and rural areas, prompting discussions about morale and censorship in wartime media.
Wisconsin Woman Driven From Home by Twin Sons
Mrs Minn ey a soldier’s widow in poor health fled her home at night when her twin sons Wilbur and William, about 40, became violent after drinking raw alcohol. The brothers were jailed for 30 days by Justice Sullivan. David Young faced charges over supplying liquor but was released for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgregor
Iowa
Dee
Wilbur
William
Minney
Justice of the Peace
Sullivan
David Young
Clayton County
Farmers Bring Wood to Market on Saturday
The report lists buyers and towns: J. Jensen Smith Coulee J. E. K. Swords La Crosse W. Shields South Ridge Minn W. Ender South Ridge Minn H Schlabach Chimung Ridge UW Schalbach Stoddard W. Anderson Vine Creek Minn W. Miller Mormon Coulee road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jensen
Smith Coulee
J. EK
Swords
la Crosse
W. Shields
South Ridge
Minn
W. Ender
H. Schlabach
Chipmung Ridge
UW. Schalbach
Stoddard
W. Anderson
Vine Creek
W. Miller
Mormon Coulee Road
Policeman Joseph Smith Convicted of Murder
In Chicago on December 22, Joseph Smith, a policeman, was found guilty of murdering his sister-in-law Mrs. Rosie Smith. The jury sentenced him to fourteen years in prison, with the motive tied to alleged theft by his son taught by Rosie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Smith
Rosie Smith
OPEN EVENINGS Gift Store of La Crosse Ad List
Gift shop ad touts high quality Opera Glasses at $8 to $12, gold beads, watches, cuff links, signet rings, and a wide range of jewelry and accessories for gentlemen and ladies. Features specials on umbrellas, vanity cases, vanity sets, and solid gold pieces with prices from $1 to $90. Note many items highlighted include Hampden Elgin Waltham watches and diamond pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Elgin
Waltham Movement
Lost Reindeer Christmas Play Shines At Shelby School
Shelby school closed last Friday for a two week vacation. A splendid program titled The Lost Reindeer was performed by all pupils in a creditable manner. The Christmas tree and teacher gift highlighted a festive, communal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Johnson
Shelby
Miss Ruth Donald Weds Clarence L. Schriver at Home
Miss Ruth Elmore Donald, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Donald of 404 North Sixth Street, married Clarence L Schriver Saturday evening at the Donald home. Rev D C Jones of First Presbyterian officiated at seven. Only family and close friends attended and a supper followed. The couple will reside in La Crosse after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elmore Donald
J. B. Donald
North Sixth Street
Clarence L. Schriver
D. C. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Linen shower honors Miss Luella Larson before December wedding
Mrs. E. A. Forss hosted twenty young ladies for a linen shower in honor of Miss Luella Larson who will wed in December. Music and social time followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Forss
Luella Larson
Yuletide Dance at Linker Hall by F R A
The F. R. A. prepares for a Yuletide dancing party at Linker Hall on Monday evening December 29. It is the second annual event with 500 invitations issued. Guests from out of town will attend. decorators promise a green and red holiday setting with bells and evergreens. The program includes the tango hesitation and one step but with no ragging or dipping allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linker Hall
Local Residents Share Holiday Movements
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hirshheimer host guests and relatives plan festive visits. Earl Pryor and his Milwaukee family arrive Christmas morning at Mr. Pryor’s parents home, W. A. and Mrs. Pryor. Herbert Brown and A. Riser families traveled to Chicago. Charles Brzowsky returned from a Chicago trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hirshheimer
Earl Pryor
Milwaukee
Mr. Pryor
W. A. Pryor
Herbert Brown
A. Riser
Chicago
Charles Brzowsky
Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promise a one day cure for colds. The ad claims access to money if the remedy fails and features E GROVE'S signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accees
E . Grove
Yeomen to Meet for Funeral of Henry Drake
Yeomen will gather at 1518 Market Street Tuesday at 2 p m to attend the funeral of our late Brother Henry Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Henry Drake
Wireless helps ambulance in Scranton station
In Scranton Pennsylvania a Lackawanna train radioed ahead illness of a passenger to hospital authorities. The wireless system already handles train orders and United Press dispatches and also transmits private messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna
New York
United Press
Holiday Guests and Students Return for Christmas Break
Miss Frances Egbert returns from Sargents school in Cambridge Massachusetts for a three week vacation. Frances Clarks comes back from Lead ND with a friend. Students home for holidays include Homer Davis Harold Davis Paul Egbert Theodore Edwards Howard Jones Robert Dewey Edward Starrum John Hayes Robert Farnam. Mr and Mrs Will Whyte of Milwaukee plan to visit Mrs C L Jenks during Christmas. Chalmer Loose of Napoleon Ohio will spend the holidays there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Egbert
Sargent’s
Cambridge
Mass
Frances Clarks
Lead. N. PD
Messrs
Homer
Harold Davis
Paul Egbert
Theodore Edwards
Howard Jones
Robert Dewey
Colorado
Edward Starrum
John Hayes
Robert Farnam
Settlement as Gift Plea in Garment Strike
Three thousand workers in Philadelphia appeal for a Christmas settlement of the garment workers' strike now in its twenty fourth week. Fed eral and state officers assist as strikers, near starvation, subsist on about 2.50 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Garment Workers
Rampolla Will Missing as Vatican Seeks Heir to Wealth
Vatican authorities grapple with the missing will of Cardinal Rampolla after his death. Rampolla, once the richest man in the sacred college, left wealth to the church by church law, but the testament remains unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
Sacred College
Voyage of Karluk Anew Delayed Until Spring
Captain Louis L Lane confirms no relief action for the Stefannson Arctic ship Karluk will occur until spring. Lane brought the first authentic word that the vessel is adrift in the northern ice fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Stefannson Arctic Expedition
Louis L. Lane
Second White Boy in Milwaukee Dies
Jefferson Gregg aged 77, described as the second white boy born in Milwaukee and a pioneer Wisconsin resident, was found dead in bed at his home in Wauwatosa at about 8:00 yesterday morning after retiring with his family the night before. He was in good health prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Jefferson Gregg
Wisconsin
Church Street
Wauwatosa
Gregg
Badger Farmer Shows Four-Legged Chicken Resident
Racine Wisconsin December 22 Charles Prudent a North Point farmer owns a curious chicken pallet with four legs two tails four wings and one head The chick is four months old and fully grown in all extra parts
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Racine, Wis
Charles Prudent
North Point
Cato Advises Careful Farm Buying Practices
Cato urges prospective buyers to avoid rash decisions when purchasing a farm. He advises multiple inspections, thorough visits, and attention to neighborhood appearance, noting that a thriving country should reveal prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato
Farrand Leaves Tuberculosis Association for Colorado University
Dr Livingston Farrand, after almost a decade as executive secretary of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, resigns to assume the presidency of the University of Colorado in a move announced from the association's headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Livingston Farrand
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
University of Colorado
Lastight
Gas engine kills Belvidere man in Illinois
A Belvidere resident, 58 year old Clark Peacock, was killed when a gas engine exploded during routine maintenance. Authorities say he was stripped of his clothing, his skull crushed, and his body mangled in the accident that occurred near Belvidere on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Ill
Clark Peacock
Bel
President to outline anti trust message at Pass Christian
President Wilson will rest at Pass Christian while he plans parts of his anti trust message. White House staff are gathering data on trust decisions for his use and his stenographer will accompany him on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Pass Christian
West Philadelphia Oncologic Hospital Treats 100 Patients
The radium treatment demand at the West Philadelphia institution keeps its supplies in constant use day and night. The hospital reports one hundred patients currently receiving treatment. It houses the third largest radium supply in the country.
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Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Madison Labor News Debuts in Madison
The Madison Labor News launches with its first issue appearing Friday in Madison Wisconsin. The new publication signals a labor oriented weekly news outlet for local workers and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Madison Labor News
Market Square Hay and Produce Trades Report
Otto Wolf and J Fass delivered hay to the market Saturday. H Baldt sold apples while H Koethe and L Knudson disposed of hay and corn at Market Square. Frank Vogel sold hogs, J Bridel brought rye, and H Swenson traded oats in the city and Market Square Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Otto Wolf
Bostwick Valley
H. Baldt
H. Koethe
Brownsville Road
J. Fass
Sand Lake Coulee
L. Knudson
Frank Vogel
Hokah Road
A. Krumke
Chipmunk Ridge
J. Bridel
la Crosse Ridge
H. Swenson
Stoddard Road
Peacock Dies After Accidental Gasoline Engine Incident
A farm hand found Verdi on the frozen ground as his coat caught in a shaft of a gasoline engine during wood cutting. Peacock died today without regaining consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Videre
Peacock
Christmas Special Snaps Offer Bargain Furniture Lots
Special snap sale page lists prices for china closets buffets couches lamps and parlor goods with varied discounts. Items include mahogany divans chairs rockers tables jardiniere stands and rocking chairs with price points ranging from four to thirty dollars and up.
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John C. Burns
the Fashion Shop
Fk. A. Reiman
Elliott
Loeffler CO
Pearl Street
Main Street
Morris & Hartwell Lawyers
Hoeschler Bros
Lau
Silk H
J. E. Willing, JR
Cass Street
Wisconsin News
Ereiel Oto Oe
Sis Ee
Aes
Roger
S.s
Entyce
Sears
West Chains
Irvine
Donald-Schriver
Lodge
Waterman
Conrad Nelson
Young’s Drug Store
Wireless
Rampollas
Karluk
Badger Farmer
DR. Farrand
LA Crosse Hat Works
American District Telegraph Co
Western Union
Just
Key West, Tampa
Flori
David Bailey
China
Davenport
Jardiniere
ABLES
A. R. Nelson
House Furnishing Co
Lacrosse
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