Jury Pool Formed For Circuit Court Term In La Crosse Area
Jurors for the upcoming term of circuit court were drawn by the county jury commission. The roster includes Alex Major F Bind F J Mitchel W B Spears Jr H Luedke C J Felber George H Clark F D Branson Otto Granke A H Ranis W W Ruplin George Bettin A C Bennette R A Jackson Charles Rosberg Nels Thompson Peter Mahlum George Will Ed Meinert Joseph Rait Charles Storch John F Papenfuss Paul Trapp Frank Schmidt and others from La Crosse Shelby Washington Onalaska Greenfield Barre West Salem Hamilton and surrounding communities. Deputy clerk appointment for Mrs Cora B Wright was confirmed by Judge Edward C Higbee with Mr Kleeber to succeed Frank Aiken. Forester Lodge officers led by H E Schurz were elected at Gateway court 963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Major
F. Bind
F. J. Mitchel
W. B. Spears, Jr
H. Luedke
C. J. Felber
George H. Clark
F. D. Branson
Otto Granke
A. H. Ranis
W. W. Ruplin
George Bettin
A. C. Bennette
R. A. Jackson
Charles Rossberg
Nels Thompson
Peter Mahlum
George Will
Ed Meinert
Joseph Raith
Charles Storch
West Salem
Henry Tietz
Shelby
H. D. Weiking
Hamilton
Wright
Cora B. Wright
Circuit Court
Edward C. Higbee
The Rose as Symbol in Human History
Henry Dwight Sedgwick questions why roses are revered beyond utility and beauty. He ponders whether flowers, fruit, and even food hold the power to inspire courage, define taste, and symbolize beauty across human evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dwight Sedgwick
The
Atlantic
Bohemians and the street name mystery in London
A Kingston police court witness fails to know his street name and the piece uses parallels to London life where people are known by nicknames like Bill or Ginger. The London Globe notes such habits reflect street-bohemian culture and common ignorance of surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
London
Bill
Ginger
Liza
London Globe
Viroqua Church to Burn Mortgage Next Tuesday
Viroqua Wisconsin special report notes the Methodist Church will celebrate next Tuesday night with the burning of the mortgage the last debt cleared last week public invited. A program will be rendered and refreshments served.
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Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua Methodists
Golden
William Lilbaugh
Kickapoo
K. P
Ss. of V
Sons of Veterans
Viola
David B. Sommars
George Welch
Daniel Whips
Minneapolis
John Doerr
Alvin Moore
Vernon County
South Dakota
Smeby
Synod
Seth Reynolds
Canada
Adolph Fortney
Chicago
Torger Fortney
George Hall
DeLap
Cheever Fisher
Hartford
George Fisher
Elida Casperson
Menasha
Ira Casperson
G. N. Hauge
Dane County
W. E. Butt
Cyrus
Hillsboro
Waggoner
Warden
E. A. Wiggenton
Jerry Simpson
de Soto
Logan Fowell
Judith Gap
Montana
Do. W. Fowell
Lena Peterson
Westby
North Side Briefs Renewed North La Crosse Ties
North Side Briefs list locals renewing La Crosse and North La Crosse acquaintances. Harold Barron of Red Wing renews ties. Elder Walden leaves for Madison after meetings. Mrs Ole Simonson moved home from Lutheran hospital at 1426 Kane. Several visitors arrive or travel: A O Colby Avilda Melba Bangor Joseph A Davidson Minneapolis Miss Minnie Knight Washburn Otto Albrecht West Berlin street visits.
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O'Nell Phoe
Harold Barron
Red Wing
Minn
la Crosse
Elder Walden
North la Crosse
Madison
Ole Simonson
Lutheran Hospital
Kane Street
A. O. Colby
Avilda Melba
Bangor
North Side
Joseph A. Davidson
Minneapolis
J. B. Haraldson
Charles Street
Morgan Berg
Westby
Minnie Knight
Washburn
Wis
Wood Street
Otto Albrecht
Berlin Street
George Hansen
Fountain City
Gillatte Street
Conrad Ormson
New Lisbon
Fire Apparatus Freed After Ice Encasement in St Louis
Steam jets were used Friday afternoon to free fire apparatus from ice encasements after the Atlantic Tea Co building fire. Firemen had fought flames for more than twelve hours. Loss to the tea company building stock and adjoining structure was estimated at 2,385,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Atlantic Tea Co
Tea Company
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during our bereavement for our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. J. Gamm, the pall bearers, the Brewery Local No. 85 and those who sent floral offerings. MRS. FRED BAUMANN and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gamm
Fred Baumann
County Board Claims Committee Meeting Notice
The Claims Committee of the County Board will meet on Tuesday December 26 1916. Bills must be on file in the County Clerk’s office by Saturday night December 23. Bert A Jolivette County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board
Bert A. Jolivette
Christmas display prices from Druggist Chas Beyschlag
A local druggist Charles Beyschlag advertises a display of Christmas goods in his show windows with every article marked in plain figures and labeled as low priced. The notice invites readers to inspect and buy what they want at 503 Main Street.
Gaynor's Widow Gives Debut as Concert Singer
Mrs. William J. Gaynor of New York widow of Mayor Gaynor is ready to debut as a professional concert singer. She possesses a dramatic soprano voice and has trained well, with friends deeming her suited for a professional career. Mrs. Gaynor is mother of seven and has an independent income of 3000 dollars yearly from her husband’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gaynor
New York
Gaynor
Yeomen dante Christmas night and Tuesday
A list of local notices and social updates from La Crosse Wisconsin includes A C Wolfe returning from Prairie du Chien, Miss Mabel Rosholt recovering from appendicitis, and various visits and holiday references. Several names and towns appear, with mentions of gifts and services offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Dante
A. C. Wolfe
Prairie du Chien
A. C. Colby
J. G. Rosholt
Jens Rosholt
Mabel Rosholt
Rosholt
Wis
Minneapolis
la Crosse
Langdon
S. H. A. Sullow
Genoa
A. O. Colby
Margaret Chilstrom
Mabel
Minn
City Transfer Co
Charles Knudson
West Salem
Minnesota
la Crosse Trust Company
Josephine Grinde
William Sommen
Rhinelander
Doris Keegan
Chicago
Michael Kratchwil
South Tenth Street
A. Douglas
Happiness and Chance in Uncle Eben's View
A quip frames happiness as a shared wish for better luck, with Uncle Eben suggesting most people imagine they'd be happy if given someone else's opportunity. The remark uses playful dialect to reflect on luck and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
As Winter Approaches Help Nature Maintain Health
The notice urges action to support environmental health as colder months approach. It emphasizes proactive measures to preserve ecosystems and prevent decline during winter conditions.
McGregor News Brings Home Harvey Taylor Body
Harvey Taylor dies in Green Island accident while switching trains. His body is brought to McGregor for burial in Blue River Wisconsin. He was a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul brakeman and son of Mrs. Guy Balliett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Gregor
Iowa
Harvey Taylor
Green Island
Blue River
Wis
Taylor
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Guy Balliett
McGregor
Employers' Association Gives Christmas Cheer in La Crosse
The Employers' Mutual Benefit association of Marinello company hosts its annual Christmas party in the Marinello building. Six La Crosse families receive baskets with dinner necessities and luxuries, plus toys and warm clothing for all. All company and E M B A members participate in the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Marinello Company
la Crosse
Marinello
Sylvester Ball Set For New Year Eve at Germania Hall
Deutsch er Verein confirms its annual Sylvester ball will be held at Germania hall on Sylvester Eve despite New Year’s Eve falling on Sunday. Committees are busy arranging the event, a highlight of the society’s social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
W. B. U. Notes Features and Honors at Friday Program
Students at W. B. U. enjoyed an afternoon program with Carleton Hornung speaking as red division president, a Rawstron piano duet, Ralph Stiele blue division president, James R. Kerr vocal, Leigh Toland violin, and humorous gift presentations for teachers. Carnations and ferns were given to the girls by Toland, and John W. Parker will attend the Chicago commercial teachers convention during holiday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Hornung
F. W. Rawstron
Ralph Stiele
James R. Kerr
Leigh Toland
Toland
John W. Parker
Chicago
Poinsettia Club Attends Clara Klammer Party
The Poinsettia club guests of Miss Clara Klammer at 2503 South Thirteenth Street hosted a children’s party with games a candy pull and a luncheon. Attendees included Misses Marie Keim Minnie Franzman Sarah Scherrer Laura Olson Lillian Westphal and Pau-
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Poinsettia Club
Clara Klammer
South Thirteenth Street
Marie Keim
Minnie Franzman
Sarah Scherrer
Laura Olson
Lillian Westphal
Pau
Chicago and Minneapolis names tied to a social page
Line Kelm and Dorothy Morris lead a listing of social acquaintances along with Minnie Bruning Anna Scherrer Elizabeth Damm of Chicago and Edith Meyers of Minneapolis in a community notes column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Kelm
Dorothy Morris
Minnie Bruning
Anna Scherrer
Elizabeth Damm
Chicago
Edith Meyers
Minneapolis
Christmas Exercises at Caledonia Street Methodist Church
The Caledonia Street Methodist Sunday school primary department held Christmas tree and exercises in the church parlor with Miss Gladys Johnson in charge. Earlier, the main body of the school enjoyed Christmas festivities at the church Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Street Methodist Sunday School
Gladys Johnson
Bakkum to Marry Edna Stavle Tonight
Arthur Bakkum, son of Olaf and Mrs. Bakkum of 243 South Twenty second Street, will wed Miss Edna Stavle of Bangor at eight tonight in the Lutheran church near Bangor where the bride attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bakkum
Olaf Bakkum
South Twenty-second Street
Edna Stavle
Bangor
Christmas Festival at Norwegian Evangelical Church
Monday afternoon at 3 30 a Christmas festival will be held at the Norwegian Evangelical church corner of Fifteenth and Winnebago Streets. An excellent program has been arranged and all are cordially invited. Mr Wulflestad of North Dakota will preside at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Eastman Klotzbach
McGregor
Iowa
Clayton County
Summit Hill
Associated Charities
Minerva Sloane
Elizabeth Bell
L. C. Farnum
T. J. Sullivan
Eva Jordan
W. H. C. Elwell
W. H. Thomas
J. Phillips
Triangle Park
Lower Main Street
Santa Claus
Norwegian Evangelical Church
Fifteenth and
Winnebago
Wulflestad
North Dakota
Church Groups Schedule Winter Meetings Across Town
The Ladies Aid of English Lutheran meets December 27 at church parlors. Mrs D Jehlen hosts the Women’s Missionary Society at 1029 Cameron Ave at 3 PM Thursday. Rev J Nordby speaks on Holy Land travels at Charles Street Lutheran next Wednesday. Epworth league cabinet meets at 21 South Fifth St with newly elected officers Friday. Mothers circle of First Presbyterian meets in church parlors Wednesday. Dorcas society gathers Thursday or Mrs A Gunderson hosts Ladies Aid members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Charles Street Lutheran Church
J. Nordby
Holy Land
Epworth League
The
First German Methodist Church
A. W. Zeratzky
Fifth Street
Mothers’ Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Dorcas Society
Society of Trinity Lutheran Church Gathered at Avon Street Home
A society meeting was held at the home of a Trinity Lutheran Church member on Avon Street, with attendees from the church community and nearby neighborhood. The event took place Tuesday afternoon at 1602 Berlin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Trinity Lutheran Church
Avon Street
Berlin Street
Olson Viewed as Judge in Chicago Design Show
Ewald Olson, manager of the F. W. Kruse cloak store, was named a judge by the Chicago Designers' association after a December 16 garment show banquet at the La Salle hotel. Patrons and trade peers praised his judgment as prize awards were announced by him and two other judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewald Olson
F. W. Kruse
Chicago Designers’ Association
la Salle Hotel
Ole
Musical Service at North Presbyterian Church
The annual Christmas musical service at North Presbyterian will be held at 7 45 Sunday evening at the Logan and Avon streets church. The regular choir and a junior chorus will perform with solos by Dorothy Alleman and Herbert Hanson and duets by Orrin Nelson and Rolf Rynning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Presbyterian Church
Logan
Avon Streets
Dorothy Alleman
Herbert Hanson
Orrin Nelson
Rolf Rynning
LAXOLA Health Claim Ad Skims Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts LAXOLA as a tonic laxative that relieves constipation and several ailments linked to poor bowel health. It promises regular bowel movements, non habit forming effects, and a money back guarantee. LAXOLA is described as a chocolate flavored laxative available for 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottel
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Burns
Whitebreast C Coal Co
Cass Street
Esata
Agia Celta
A. J. Ness
Pearl St. la Crosse, Wis
City News
County Jury Commission
Edward Abraham
Masters
Frank E. Withrow
Abraham
Beadle
A. C. Bartz
William Walker
G. W. Lueck
H. E. F. Schurz
L. Kleeber
G. W. Kidder
C. Hansen
Joseph Bleser
Cammpbell
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
H. S&s Burroughs
Grand Crossing Farm
Gateway City Transfer CO
North Side Briefs
Chas
Beyschlag
Main
Eben
Hostetter
Mgregor
Bell
Wisconsin Telephone Company
L. H. Dodge
Telephone
A. Gunderson
Ladies’ Aid
E. J. Olson
North Presbyterian
Svisensees
Kane
S. Sith
Avon
Vine
Charles
Adams
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