Christmas Holidays Bring City Visitors And Notices
Miss Bertha Bogner leaves for Minneapolis to spend holidays with friends. Mary Pinker goes to Minneapolis to visit relatives. W. C. Taylor of Bagley, Wis., visits city with friends. Anton O. Arndt returns home from Spring Grove, Minn., on business. Joseph Boyum of Whalen, Minn., visits while on a business trip. Special Christmas dance at K. P. hall. Many locals visit hotels and conduct business. University extension closed Dec 24 to 2% for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bogner
Minneapolis
Langdon Shoe Repair Shop
Mary Pinker
W. C. Taylor
Bagley
Wis
A. O. Colby
Anton O. Arndt
Spring Grove
Minn
Gateway City Trir. Co
Joseph Boyum
Whalen
K. P. Hall
Robert Bryseth
Ferryville
M. A. Griffin
Victory
Langdon
Jay
J. E. Swiggum
Amy Ames
E. C. Brennan
New Albia
Thill-Manning-Whalen Co
J. N. Jones
William van Zanderburg
Midway
William Terpstra
Henry Woldenburger
Russell Zomber
Genoa
D. Gordenber
Piamond Blumm
Robert Berkete
E. H. Wanko
Pearl Street
C. H. Schweizer
Roman Stadtler
Caledonia
Mr. Stadtler
Drummond
State St
University Extension Division
Gross
Verna Robinson
Holdston
Gladys Forrest
Tomah
Langhorst Leaves to Start Foundry in Ohio
Mr. Charles Langhorst foreman of the foundry at the Sta Rite Engine company resigns to start his own business in Ohio. In La Crosse, he made many friends who regret his departure. The foundry crew surprised him at home with a fine meerschaum pipe as a token of friendship.
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Charles Langhorst
Sta Rite Engine Company
Ohio
la Crosse
Langhorst
Train Load of Hats Leaves Jersey City for St Paul
A special twenty nine car train loaded with hats and caps departed the Lehigh Valley terminal in Jersey City for St Paul. The consignment includes over 200000 hats destined for one firm and will stock a new ten story building marking a record breaking shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Paul
Minn
Lehigh Valley Terminal
Jersey City
Hay and hogs move at Holmen market square
Peter Quall of Holmen and Charles Dahlke of North Ridge bring hay to the city market yesterday morning and sell it. N Kramer of Pine Creek and E Lemke of Green Coulee market corn in the afternoon. F Jacobs of Dakota and John Klaus of Sand Lake sell oats and hogs respectively, with brief visits to the city for trading and return home. Joseph Walters from Hokah Road sells hay and returns home after a short stay. George Allen from French Island also sells hay at the market yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Quall
Holmen
Wis
N. Kramer
Pine Creek
Minn
F. Jacobs
Dakota
Charles Dahlke
North Ridge
Henry Kindhammer
South Ridge
John Klaus
Sand Lake
Joseph Walters
Hokah Road
George Allen
French Island
E. Lemke
Green Coulee
E. Jollivette
Ward Leaves Pile to His Family
A Montgomery Ward, mail order house head who died at his Highland Park home, left all but 250000 of his 5 million estate to his wife and daughter Miss Marjorie Ward. The 250000 is to be divided among fifteen other relatives with no charitable bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Montgomery Ward
Highland Park
Lil
Marjorie Ward
Ward
Jilted Woman in Denver Kills Boy and Herself
Police in Denver confirm Mrs. Laula Edler aged 23 killed Frank Gregory aged 21 in a Rialto hotel room before taking her own life. The bodies were found after police forced the door. notes show she planned the deed following Gregory’s refusal to marry her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Rialto
Laula Edler
Frank Gregory
Gregory
Italian as Bride Gaffe Tragedy Ends in Suicide
Pueblo police report Giovanni Guaranni 23 an Italian killed himself today in his home after failing to buy Christmas gifts for his bride of seven weeks. He shot himself through the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Col
Giovanni Guaranni
Snakes Lack Eyelids and Birds Use Eye Membranes
Snakes have no eyelids and birds lack true eyelids. Birds instead possess a movable eye membrane that can cover the eye.
Boys taught to fear government
R. C. McAleb argues public schools should foster citizen cooperation and reassure students about government. He laments high school debates showing fear of the state and warns against anarchy from perceived oppression, urging schools to build peaceful, cooperative citizens.
First Ice Forms on Mississippi at McGregor Bridge
The first ice appeared Sunday morning December 21 above the pontoon bridge between North McGregor and Prairie du Chien. This late date is noted in memory of J. Doyle, who has overseen the bridge’s west draw for forty years. Normally ice forms between November 21 and December 1, with occasional breakups, but this year no ice existed before December 21 and ferries carried passengers until a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’gregor
Iowa
Mississippi
North McGregor
Prairie du Chien
J. Doyle
McGregor
Efficiency Expert Analyzes Nails Driven by Bass Drums
An efficiency expert considers how many nails a bass drummer could drive with the same energy. The thought experiment uses percussion power to explore work rates and material tasks.
Daily Thought Quote on Health and Regimen
A concise aphorism reflects that an overly strict health regimen becomes a wearisome malady. attributed to La Rochefoucauld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rochefoucauld
Coalfields of the World Map Vast Global Coal Basins
The article notes that world coalfields span at least 1,250,000 square miles. It highlights the enormous extent of coal basins across multiple regions and implies a global scale for coal resources.
Hart Couple Surprised On Third Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J W Hart of 424 Vine Street were surprised by friends Monday afternoon to celebrate their third wedding anniversary. Guests dined at 6 30 then enjoyed music and games through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hart
Vine Street
Alumni Dance At La Crosse High School Opens Tradition
Nearly a hundred couples most former La Crosse High School students attended the first annual alumni dance held last night in the new Hixon Gymnasium within the manual training addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse High School
Hixon Gymnasium
Social Briefs Guests Return for Holidays Across States
Elmer Holway a Cornell student visits home with Chicago relatives the Cassels and Van Steenwyk families host. Milwaukee's Mr and Mrs E A Gleason stay with Mrs Gleason's parents the Aikens. Toledo's Robert Hixon arrives for Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Holway
Cornell University
Edwin Cassels
Chicago
van Steenwyk
E. A. Gleason
Milwaukee
Bromo Quinine Colds Headache Remedy Noted
A consumer mentions a bromquinine laxative tablet labeled with E. W. Grove on the box. The note lists a price of 25 cents and references its use against colds causing headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
McGregor Students Return Home for Holidays
McGregor Iowa reports a parade of local and visiting students returning home for Christmas break. Faculty, engineers, and professors from WelLesley, Wisconsin, Iowa and other states join many in town for holidays. Local schools end Friday for a two week vacation and Christmas programs are held in most rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’gregor
Iowa
McGregor
Frank C. Fette
Department of Hygiene
Wellesley College
Gertrude Webb
Jacksonville
Florida
Faye Elwell
School of Commerce
University of Wisconsin
William Dornbach
Auburn
Everette Dahm
Elgin
Anna Dahm
Stout Institute
Menomonie
Wis
Raymond Sullivan
Notre Dame University
William Brennan
Iowa State College
Louis Brennan
University of South Dakota
Justine Dahm
Marie Elwell
Fred Walters
University of Town
Annabelle Pearsall
Grinnell College
Thomas Dahm
Christopher Dowling
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Masonic Order
Sullivan's Opera House
Patsch
Orchestra of
Hotel Zimmerman
Mattie Merritt
Amelia Trygg
Joe Ramage
Lucy Kinsley
Wheaton
Minnesota
Alice Kinsley
Des Moines
L. N. Kramer
Dayton Webb
Joliet
Til
Ralph Webb
Toledo
Ohio
Bullis
Detorah
Henry Reeves
Elizabeth Updegraf
Chicago
F. Larrabee
Orville Wilder
Charles Rait
la Crosse
Mary Strickler
J. A. Ramage
Ramage
Frank B Schutz Named Milwaukee Postmaster
President Wilson nominates Frank B Schutz former Democratic state chairman for Milwaukee postmaster to succeed D C Owen. Schutz joins John A Aylward United States district attorney and Joseph Davies national commissioner of corporations as Wilson supporters rewarded. Hemmy remains the sole Wisconsin appointment from an opposing faction to date.
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Wilson
Frank B. Schutz
Milwaukee
D. C. Owen
John A. Aylward
United States
Joseph &. Davies
Mr. Schutz
Wisconsin
Paul Hemmy
Internal Revenue
Hemmy
Clark
Karel
Christmas Assembly Called by La Crosse Commandery No. 9
Sir Knights are ordered to meet at the Asylum on Thursday December 25 at eleven o’clock a m to join in a Christmas libation. H. S. Burroughs E C La Crosse Commandery No 9 K T.
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H. S. Burroughs
Tomah Wis Welcomes Christmas Visitors and Weddings
The town of Tomah hosts Christmas returnees from Wisconsin universities and several colleges. Henry Wettstein and Frieda Birkholter wed at German Zion parsonage with Rev. Rudolph Rann officiating. The couple plans to reside on Wettstein farm east of the city as Tomah teachers and residents join holiday visits and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wettstein
Frieda Birkholter
German Zion
McLean Ave
Rudolph Rann
Wettstein
Tomah
Wilbert Hendricks
John Kress
Robert Gravine
Bernard Drowatzky
Kenneth Kelley
Arthur Jones
Vere Johnson
Iowa
Rev
J. G. Smith
la Crosse
Indianapolis
W. A. Lee
Chicago
Ray
Emery Smith
Patrick Sullivan
Minnesota
Grace Cassels
Waupaca
Nellie Brennan
Minneapolis
William Hovey
Milwaukee
Harman Mathews
Nott Street
McLean Avenue
John Hancock
Brookfield
Robert O. Murray
St. Francis Hospital
J. A. Bradfield
G. O. Murry
David Smith
Columbus
Geo. O. Murray
William Collinge
Tomah High School
Thieves Break Glass, Steal Jewelry in Galesburg Store
Thieves threw a brick through the plate glass of Sam Gumbiner's jewelry store in Galesburg Illinois and escaped with about $500 in jewelry. Police report no clues or suspects at this time.
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Galesburg
Sam Gumbiner
Old Resident Milton S. Gage Dies in West Salem
Milton S. Gage, longtime West Salem resident and former Masonic leader, died December 21 at age 88 at his daughter’s home. Born in Oneida County New York on April 5, 1833, he farmed here 21 years before retiring to live with his daughter Mrs. George McDonald. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Albert Dunlap and Mrs. George McDonald and grandchildren, he was buried with Masonic rites in Neshonoc cemetery beside his wife Mary J. Luce who died in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
Milton S. Gage
Geo. McDonald
Mr. Gage
Oneida County
New York
Mary J. Luce
Albert Dunlap
George McDonald
Masonic Lodge
McKee
Gage
Neshonoc
Norden Banquet and Ball December 30
The Norden society holds its annual banquet and ball at Elks hall Fifth and State streets on Tuesday evening December 30. Events start at 7 30 with toasts from prominent members and Dr A Gunderson as toastmaster. The Sylvester ball for the Germania society is scheduled for the same evening.
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Norden Society
Elks’ Hall
Fifth
State Streets
A. Gunderson
Sylvester
Germania Society
Towne Seeks Pardon for Tolman Shark
Former Senator Charles A. Towne, attorney for D. H. Tolman a noted loan shark with offices in many cities, called on Governor Glynn to urge Tolman’s pardon. He was accompanied by Mrs. Tolman, her son E. B. Tolman and four New York state office managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Charles A. Towne
D. H. Tolman
Glynn
Tolman
Towne
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Evergreen and Candy
John C. Burns
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
American District Telegraph Co
Western Union
Sparta Bangor
Viroqua
Gaesville
Arcadia de Soto
Fair States
Home Capital
J. Jensen
Main Street
Foundry
Hoeschler Bros
Cass Street
North la Crosse
Sol. Burdick
Morris & Hartwell Lawyers
Crosse
Hood
McCaleb
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
LYRIC
the Lyric Management
Tomah, Wis
Village Lodge
Norden
Gunderson
Matinee
The
LaCrosse Theatre
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