Leicht to Leave New Lisbon Paper
Editor and publisher C A Leicht of the New Lisbon Times announces his retirement after nineteen years in New Lisbon. He sold the paper to his son Donald M Leicht to consolidate with the Argus and says the columns never bowed to money or coercion. He thanks loyal friends who stood by him in his newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Leicht
New Lisbon Times and Argus
New Lisbon Times
New Lisbon
Donald M. Leicht
Times
Argus
A Christmas and New Year Greeting to All
The speaker extends respect to those who disagreed openly, offers forgiveness to those who fought in darkness, and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year regardless of earlier differences.
Mrs. El Dora Louise Safford Sexton Laid To Rest
Mrs. El Dora Louise Safford Sexton died after a long illness of stomach cancer. Her husband Mr. George O. Sexton arrived from Morrison Illinois with her body. Funeral was held at 2 30 pm from Miller Brothers parlors and Oak Grove cemetery burial followed. Sexton was former Columbian drug store proprietor and daughter of former Judge Safford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Sexton
Morrison, I
Eldora Louise Safford Sexton
Sexton
L. J. Lively
Miller Brothers
Oak Grove Cemetery
Faithful prayers alter a woman's complexion, puzzling many
A brief remark questions how a woman can change her complexion while maintaining devout prayer. The speaker notes this paradox with a puzzled tone, reflecting cultural assumptions about piety and appearance.
Ford's Car of Quality Adopts Winter Term Start
The mid winter term opens January 4, 1909 at Keefe Business College corner Sixth and Vine. Special advantages offered to entrants. Many notices of visits, family events, and traveling locals appear, with Arctic Ice & Fuel Co. selling wood $6 per cord and ads for local services and people visiting La Crosse during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Keefe Business College
Sixth
Vine Streets
Charles. H. Hofe
Lena Lehre
Hofe
la Crosse
Will Powell
W. E. Adams
North Tenth Street
Lockport
Helen Pierce
Dexter
Minn
Gertrude Sission
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Corall¢ Brust
Winona
C. F. Prinz
S. L. James
New Orleans
B. B. Phelps
South Seventh Street
San Francisco
G. C. Jaekel
Glennwood
Arthur Funk
Notre Dame University
George Powell
James Lyons
Thomas Moe
Kendall
D. F. Fowler
Sparta
Pepsin Cannot Cure Dyspepsia Says Medical Note
A medical note argues pepsin acts only in acidic stomachs and is inert in alkaline intestines. It urges using a neutralizing mixture to suppress intestinal fermentation and gas, with a home recipe: sodium phosphate, essence of seasalt mint, baking soda, water. two teaspoonfuls before meals.
Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance yearly meeting notice
Notice is given that the 25th annual meeting of Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at John Malin's hall in La Crosse on Tuesday January 5 1909 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated Shelby December 18 1998. Peter Kienholz Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
John Malin
City of la Crosse
Shelby
Peter Kienholz
Funeral of Wm Berndt Sunday at 2 PM
Funeral services for Wm. Berndt are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his parents home at 1116 South Fourth Street. A. & O. Sletten are in charge with Rev. Christianson officiating. He leaves a widow two children his parents one brother Hermand Brendt and one sister Mrs J Schneeberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Berndt
South Fourth Street
A. & O. Sletten
Rev. Christianson
Hermand Brendt
J. Schneeberger
Counterfeiting case cited with remedy substitute claim
A court commented that passing counterfeit money is no worse than substituting an unknown worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar. The remark, attributed to lo. T. Erhart, underscores alleged deception in medical product testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lo. T. Erhart
City News Card Party for the Poor by Rowena Circle
The Rowena Circle hosts a charity card party starting next Tuesday afternoon December 29 to aid the poor as part of a series to begin after the new year. Christmas was widely observed in the city with family dinners church services and various reunions. Otto Munzana and J. A. Thwing plan to rebuild their boat and install a higher powered engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Circle
Otto Munzana J. A. Thwing
Funeral of Mrs Walker Sunday
Mrs Susan Persis Hanscome Walker died after a long illness announced Christmas morning. Born in Maine January 14 1833, she lived in Winona and Minneapolis before moving to this city in 1883 to care for her mother and sister. Survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral at 2 30 Sunday from 203 South Teath street. flowers omitted per request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Walker
Susan Persis Hanscome
Maine
W. J. Walker
Winona
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
South Teath Street
The Hero and The Odds of Fooling Him
A reflective line about heroism notes the appeal of a brave figure who grants others chances to misread him as the fool, highlighting deception as a test of wit and trust.
Gift Suggestions from a Vintage Catalog
A fragment lists assorted gift items with prices including sewing boxes hand mirrors collar and cuff boxes hot water bottles meerschaum pipes baby toilet sets chest protectors manicure sets bottled California wines safety razors box fine stationery rubber gloves perfume sets photo albums good spectacles fountain pens brush and comb sets smoking sets priced at 1.50 and a line showing “seeee ar 1.25-50,” indicating sale pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Christmas Gatherings Fill Week With Dinners and Weddings
A week of festive events fills the social calendar with numerous dinners and gatherings. Notable nuptials include Miss Elizabeth Taylor and Rev. John Wellington Hoag, and a forthcoming wedding for Miss Mayme Young and Oscar Klandrud. Various families host Christmas Eve and Day dinners, with guests from Chicago and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Humane Society
H. Berry
Elizabeth Taylor
John Wellington Hoag
Mayme Young
Oscar Klandrud
J. D. Young
Knights of Columbus
Knight Templars
Knights of Pythias
Koeller Straume Wedding at 1421 Mississippi Street
The marriage of Miss Frieda Koeller and Mr Ostar Straume occurred at the bride’s home on Friday at 5 pm. Rev Gamm of the German Lutheran church officiated. Bride wore blue silk foulard and carried brides roses. Louise Koeller was maid of honor. Lawrence Nass was best man. A 6 o’clock reception followed for intimate relatives. They departed by morning train for Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Mr. Straum
Thornbury enters business venture in western region
John E. Thornbury decides to enter a western business venture, mentioning a dry goods store and a Canadian connection. He outlines plans for a new location at Min, with emphasis on establishing trade relations and setting up shop in the area.
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John E. Thornbury
West
West States
John Thornbury
Thornbyry Begg
Big
Coren
William Doerflinger
Old Park
Thornbury
S .Su
Mr. Thornbury
Canada
Min
Residents ponder homes and holiday plans
The piece notes where people live and how they intend to spend upcoming holidays. It highlights community locations and personal arrangements, reflecting neighborhood life and seasonal routines.
Holiday visitors and homecomings list
A roundup of local residents and guests for the holiday season. Names include Miss Gertrude Sissons. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Langenbach visiting Mayville Wisconsin. Mr. Dyson Daggett of Minneapolis with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pettingill. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Withee of Hemlock visiting Mrs. Louise Withee. Russell James at home. Albert Maurer from Highland Park military school home for holidays. Miss Margaret Farnam home from eastern schools for Christmas in Washington and Philadelphia. Mr. McKenzie Thompson from Cornell College home. Traer family at Stoddard. Miss Margaret Taylor heading to New York then Summit New Jersey for a young ladies' school. Miss Irma Fay at Mt. St. Joseph's home for holidays. Miss Olyva Fay, recently in Dubuque, back home. Miss Ida Mary Fay of Minneapolis.
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Agnes Smith
Isabell Smith
Lamb
Floyd Lamb
D. Cunningham
Holy Land
F. G. Tiffany
Bar Tiffany
Lowe
Abner Withee
Watertown
Fla
Alice Wheeler
Withee
George Bradish
W. J. Scott
Ralph
Willard Scott
G. G. Lang
Agnes Lang
Merton
Fred Lang
Fred Holbrook
Allen Warner
Stanley Gordon
Albert Maurer
Glenn Thompson
Ben Brindley
Merl Savage
H. S. Burroughs
Fanny Pooler
Vance Pooler
Onalaska
Case
Probette
W. S. Burroughs
Stanley and
Donald Gordon
Hiram Goddard
Roland Goddard
Helen Pierce
Dexter, Minn
Gertrude Sissons
Alfred Langenbach
Mr. Langenbach
Mayville
Wis
Dyson Daggett
Minneapolis
J. L. Pettingill
Theodore Withee
Hemlock
Louise Withee
Russell James
Highland Park
Margaret Farnam
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
McKenzie Thompson
Cornell Colege
Traer
Stoddard
Margaret Taylor
Christmas Amid Visits Across Cities
Spending Christmas in La Crosse, with plans to return to Minneapolis Monday morning. Attorney T. D. Casey and his wife of Grafton, N. D., visiting his sisters at 329 North Fourth Street. Miss Alice Borresen, mathematics and French teacher at Sault Ste. Marie, with her mother. Miss Laura Powers, kindergarten teacher at Eau Claire, a guest of her mother and Mrs. Alex Hyslop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Isabel Hunter
Thomas Hunter
Galesville
la Crosse
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Lena Nelson
New Lynne
Wis
Hans Hastad
Hale
David Krick
Caledonia
E. J. Kneen
Bangor
Fritz Meyer
Laura Newton
John Weber
Frank Cook
Minneapolis
H. L. Josten
Rapid City
S. D
Josten
Leonard Kleeber
Clara Eberly
Morris & Hartwell
Alma
T. D. Casey
Grafton
N. D
North Fourth Street
Alice Borresen
Sault Ste. Marie
Laura Powers
Eau Claire
Alex Hyslop
Children bring gifts for the needy at church tree
Rev Panzlau’s Sunday school children added a new feature to the Ger man Methodist Episcopal church Christmas tree last evening by bringing between 50 and 75 dollars worth of food and provisions to be distributed today. The usual gifts were given to the children while the donated items went to the poor in the community.
Why it Failen The Doctor's Wife
A comic exchange unfolds as a wife explains her husband’s death due to a prescribed medicine. She sought a recumbent position to administer it but lacked a proper apparatus, borrowing one from Mrs. Green who lamented hers was broken. The dialogue reflects a humorous anecdote from Harper's Weekly.
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Jane
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Main Street
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Main St
Our
Segelke & Kohlhaus
Mrs. Sexton
Messrs
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Andrew Geselsky
Trempealeau
Walter Miller
Wisconsin University
Cass Street
Gateway City
Trfv
Georgia Meason
Edward Meason
L. E. Meason
Frank A. Bentley
Emerson
State Street
J L. Parchman
Black River Falls
W. E. Sparling
Geo. Bigelow
Grace Bemis
Geo. Moore
Mary Webb
May Thomas
Stella Brady
City News
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Chas. Beyschlag
Druggisc
Portland
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Thor
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Data
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la Cross
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Orl
Tae Odeon
Yas
Edgar Se Kathleege
Thi
Thornt
Ada Cl Woods
la Crossé
New York
Bury
Wérnbury
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Uch Noth
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Dini
Silk Fiinger
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