Citywide tax grace ends as yearend deadline looms
Friday marked the last day to pay personal taxes and receive the ordinary discount. Taxpayers now have until January 1 to pay. failure triggers police collection. Northwestern road plans cut telegraph stations, expanding telephone use for train dispatch in Wisconsin after a new eight hour day law. Eagles celebrate with a turkey fest at Frohsinn hall tonight with about 300 invitations and a music program.
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Northwestern Road
Wisconsin
Frohsinn Hall
Pioneer Caledonia merchant dies at 71
Nicholas Koob a pioneer Caledonia merchant died at his home aged 71 after opening a general store in 1866 and serving as village treasurer from 1872 to 1897. He leaves ten children and his funeral was held at St Peters Catholic Church.
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Caledonia
Minn
Nicholas Koob
Koob
Caledonia Village
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John Wheaton
S. N. Wheaton
Carrie Dahl
Prosper
W. E. King
O. J. Weida
la Crosse
D. P. Stewart
Adolph Mosher
Mabel
William Flynn
Davis Schleich
No Trouble at Hatfield Work
Rumor of suspended work at Hatfield by La Crosse Water Power Co. proven unfounded. President W. J. Fortis returned Friday night reporting progress remains satisfactory. speculation to the contrary dismissed.
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Hatfield
la Crosse Water Power Company
W. J. Fortis
Layoffs Hit Dam Construction Amid Panic Cuts
The contractor says over 600 men at the dam project were laid off due to money stringencies from the recent panic. Not all were dismissed. J G Whyte, in charge of much of the work, will depart soon for Boise City Idaho where he has about two years of work lined up.
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J. G. Whyte
Boise City
Idaho
Fire At West Avenue Barn Suspected Arson
The fire near West Avenue and Market Street is being investigated for incendiary origin. The barn at 708 West Avenue South owned by Nic Birnbaum, unused for three weeks, stored an oil stove and a little furniture and was totally consumed, with about 300 dollars in losses. Locals note it may be connected to a known fire bug active on the north side.
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West Avenue
Market Street
West Avenue South
Nic Birnbaum
Will Powell
Ida Hoeft
Chicago
John Drew
John Doherty
John Dengler
C. S. Snyder
St. Francis Hospital
Benton's
Lanesboro
Forbes Dies in La Crosse Hospital at 44
Walter S. Forbes 44 of 517 North Thirteenth street died yesterday at La Crosse hospital after a brief illness with nephritis. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to La Crosse at age 10. Survived by a widow, two children, and four brothers G O Forbes S D F Forbes W J Forbes and F F Forbes. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm from home with Rev J W Hoag. interment Oak Grove cemetery.
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Walter S. Forbes
North Thirteenth Street
la Crosse Hospital
Pennsylvania
la Crosse
G. O. Forbes
Flandeau
S. D
W. J
B. F
F. F. Forbes
J. W. Hoag
Oak Grove Cemetery
Grocer Seeks Court After Worthless Check
Martin Boma of 1015 Pine Street reports a worthless check drawn on the National Bank of La Crosse. The check, accepted by Boma to pay Burns fruit house via a collector, was returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. Boma will sue if the signer does not reimburse today.
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Martin Boma
Pine Street
National Bank of
Boma
Crowds At Postoffice Cause Congestion In Busy Day
An enormous morning crowd filled the postoffice corridor near the stamp and registration windows as people sent gifts to friends. Officials expect high business today with offices and windows open tonight and tomorrow until 9 oclock.
Christmas Masses Across Local Catholic Churches
Rt. Rev. Bishop James J. Schwebach will celebrate pontifical high mass at St Mary’s Church on Christmas morning at 5 o’clock and at St Joseph’s Cathedral at 10 15 a m High masses are planned at St James Church at 5 8 and 10 o’clock Mass at 9 o’clock will be officiated by Rev Salmone
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James J. Schwebach
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. James Church
Salmone
Fred Amburg to Be Buried Today
Word reached relatives that Fred Amburg once traveling auditor for Studebaker Sprinkler Manufacturing has died. The funeral is set for today at his former home in Hillsboro Wisconsin. He was well known locally and attended Wisconsin Business University for some time.
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Fred Amburg
Studebaker Sprinkler Manufacturing Company
Hillsboro
Wis
Wisconsin Business University
Fire at roller rink caused by overheated stove
An overheated stove left burning when the South Fifth street roller rink closed ignited a fire that swept through the rink. The blaze was quickly checked by the Central fire department and damage was slight.
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South Fifth Street
Central Fire Department
Remembered treats and transfers fill La Crosse notices
Local items note Pfund candies and promotions at John Gund Brewing Company. a supper at Schiller saloon supports business folks. several residents return from Stout Training school for holidays. various appointments, visits, and social events unfold in La Crosse with Christmas greetings from the YWCA.
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Pfund’s
John M. Sikorski
R. P. Schuld
John Gund Brewing Company
Sikorski
John Neukomm
Schiller
Silver Table Ware Valued for Hotel Use
A collection of silver table ware including knives forks and spoons described as heavy and suitable for hotel use. The listing notes durable plates and service pieces for commercial dining settings.
Assembly dance at Gemania hall opens holiday festivities
Extensive preparations mark the Assembly dance to be held this evening at Gemania hall. The event is touted as a highlight of the holiday season. The First M. E. church will also host a Christmas tree and children's exercises tonight.
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Germania Hall
Gayery
M. E. Church
Local residents return for holidays amid travel notes
Mrs James McCord and daughter Agnes return from Europe. Miss Abbie Becker visits Hokah Minnesota. Miss Irene Becker and Miss Henrietta Martindale plan holidays with relatives in New York and La Crosse. Ann Ray at Wellesley to visit Miss Vinnie Hoogenstyn in Tom’s River New Jersey. Various locals host and travel for Christmas week.
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James McCord
Agnes
Europe
Abbie Becker
Hokah
Minn
Irene Becker
Henrietta Martindale
Smith College
New York
Mstella Rose
Joseph Clements
St. Paul
J. B. Wheeler
Marie
Columbus
Wis
Ann Ray
Toms River
New Jersey
Vinnie Hoogenstyn
Ray
Wellesley
Abner Withee
Levi Withee
Main Street
Ileen Burns
Mt. St. Joseph College
Dungue
Harry Taylor
Ryder
la Crosse
F. G. Data
WeGregor
Margaret Marston
Chicago to spend holiday week
The article notes that the city will be quiet as officials plan closures. The school will be closed in his absence.
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Cago
Knight of P7 Meeting at Castle Loch
A note reports a gathering of the Knight of P7 at Castle Loch tomorrow afternoon to honor their late brother E Cronnon. C I A Hunt and K R of 8 are listed among organizers or attendees.
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Castle “Loch
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Cmes
Nebner
N.S. Bottling Works
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D. H. Baldwin
J. C. Callaway
la Crosse, Wis
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Remany
Wallace Y
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YALE
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Main St. of
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City News
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The
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Alice M. Fruit
Ruth M. Fruit
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Stout Training School
Menominee
Grace Drake
Mayranda Evjen
Hoagstad
Rocky Mountain
George Thompson
William Frazer
O. G. Potter
Pepin
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Stein
Black River Falls
Katherine Sheridan
Millsboro
William Zimmelson
Fennymore
Hollister
E. C. Austin
Mable
G. McEldowney
West Salem
Charles Olson
Sparta
Charles Suitor
Sullivan Machine Company
O. A. Lewis
Appleton
W. N. Atwood
E. G. Lewis
Blue Earth
C. M. Parker
Superior
H. Hiller
C. A
Manchester
Jack Norman
Helena
Mont
Sheridan
Willsboro
Myrtle Rose
L. Wilder
Tomah
Ben Davis
Galesville
Blucher
Button
L. F. Gautseh
Main
J. P. Curren
Two Rivers
Mich
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Young's Quality
Owl Drug Store
J. P. Deaveny
Pipestone
G. W. Burr
Madison
A. Haueser
Brownsville
F. F. Rice
Dayton
Gautsch's
D. H. Butte
Winona
Front Streets
Fern C. Elstad
Independence
St. Nicholas
Association
Gers
Dle
Irvine's
Society
Germania
Edna Coren
Apt Institute
Chicage
Norbeck
Minneapolis
Edna Cofen
Wim. Koesner
Charlies City
Reié Schecei
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Thermos
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Forschler
Briar Pipes
Adam E. Forschler
Fred Heil G CO
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Brush
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