John Hinkson Edwards Named Assistant Secretary of Treasure
Washington reports John Hinkson Edwards, a former stenographer and private secretary to the secretary of the treasury, has risen to the post of assistant secretary. Edwards, barely past thirty, perspectives include service to Senator Ankeny and long tenure in the treasury’s inner workings. The president approved his promotion after Shaw’s proposal and Payne’s support.
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John Hinkson Edwards
Washington, D. C
United States Treasury
Edwards
Washington
Treasury Department
National Capitol
Senator Ankeny
Shaw
the Treasury
Edwards Nomination Sent To Senate On Washington Birthday
The decision to appoint Edwards aims to forestall opposition for the vacant post. The nomination is sent to the senate on Washington's Birthday, a sentimental occasion noted since it is also the birthday of Edwards' mother in Ohio and his youngest son. Edwards is among several young men holding responsible positions recently.
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Edwards
Washington
Shaw
Ohio
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Records Shatter at Local Postoffice This Christmas
Assistant Postmaster C C Looney announced the local postoffice set all-time records during the Christmas period. He said the business was enormous with every category including registered, regular, incoming and outgoing mail breaking prior highs. Carriers operated with assistance on the busiest days and nearly had no time for meals.
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C. C. Looney
Aegular
Charity Ball at Germania Hall Promises Holiday Festivities
The Charity ball at Germania Hall will draw large crowds from visiting guests and local society for the La Crosse hospital benefit tonight. Organizers report strong support and expect unprecedented success for 1907.
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Germania Hall
la Crosse Hospital
Barn Burns at 2220 South Thirteenth Street
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the rear barn of Mr. Gilmeister home on South Thirteenth Street. The barn was nearly destroyed, with damage around $100 and no insurance. Origin undetermined after children played nearby earlier.
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Gilmeister
South Thirteenth Street
Sister of Doctor Holmes Dies in Toronto at 69
Dr. B J Holmes of this city learned yesterday of the sudden illness and death of his sister Mrs O T St John in Toronto Canada She was 69 and had been well known in La Crosse visiting here several times Holmes cannot attend the funeral.
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B. J. Holmes
O. T. St. John
Toronto
Can
la Crosse
Holmes
No Maud, Dear We Would Not Advise You To Visit Detective Agency
A playful line dismisses the idea of consulting a detective agency to recover an umbrella. The speaker reassures Maud with a humorous, domestic tone.
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Maud
Pretty wedding at 5 oclock yesterday creates La Crosse couple
Yesterday afternoon at five Miss Christina Erickson and Mr John Steiniger wed at the English Lutheran parsonage Rev J J Clements officiated The couple, well known in La Crosse, plan a short wedding trip and will reside on Ferry street near Seventeenth after returning to the city
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Christina Erickson
John Steineger
English Lutheran Church
J. J. Clements
la Crosse
Ferry Street
Seventeenth
Norden Society Christmas Ball in Coren's Hall
The annual Norden Society Christmas ball last night in Coren's hall drew about sixty couples who enjoyed gowns decorations and a midnight supper led by Mesdames Akervold and Tes mer. Kreutz's orchestra provided the music marking the society's fortieth anniversary.
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Norden Society
Coren’s
Mesdames Akervold
Tesmer
Kreutz
High School Dance Delights Elks Hall Audience
The Elks dance hall hosted a lively high school and college dance last evening with nearly one hundred couples in red and black school colors. Kreutz's orchestra played a 21 number program plus extras, making the event a charming success.
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The
Elks’ Club
Kreutz
Christmas Play How Stubby Won His Chance at Christ Church
The miniature basement theater at Christ Episcopal church staged How Stubby Won His Chance last night. Ambrose Conklin led as Stubby with Ida Aiken, Mrs Donaldson, Dr Larbech, Dr Roome, Oscar Straub, John Bonneville, Daisy Gage, and Forsyth as a comic policeman and nurse. Rev C N Moller wrote and directed the piece, noted for careful handling. the final scene showed a warm Christmas home. A large audience attended, and a New Year’s Eve revival for the choir was announced.
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Stubby
Christ Episcopal Church
Ambrose Conklin
Newsboy
Ida Aiken
Donaldson
Larbech
Roome
Oscar Straub
John Bonneville
Daisy Gage
Daisy Gage and Mr. Forsyth
C. N. Moller
Miss Grace Caple Guests in Hillsboro
Miss Grace E Caple of Hillsboro North Dakota is visiting her sister Mrs James Kerr for a few days. She teaches at the Hillsboro high school. Barker Butler, recently ill after returning from Shattuck, is steadily improving at his mother Mrs J P Fetter’s home 215 North Eighth. He had bronchial pneumonia. Borg Borreson has come back from the west to spend Christmas with his parents on the North side.
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Grace E. Caple
Hillsboro
N. D
James Kerr
Miss Caple
Barker Butler
Shattuck
J. P. Fetter
North Eighth
Butler
Borg Borreson
Pfund
J. H. Collins
Vine Street
St. Francis Hospital
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Levi Parker
Cashton
Will Powell
Belle Larson
Roy Davis
Hokah
F. H. Oles
O. A. Zuehlke
Waterloo
Iowa
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Edith Glover
Oshkosh
Miriam Harrison
William Christi
George Powell
Peter Riegger
Minneapolis
Evers
Chicago
Wm. Lambert
S. 5Th
Madison Street
Lombard
Tomaho
John J. White
Emma Fullgraf
Freda Redmann
la Crosse
Alma Redmann
Onalaska
George Anderson
Sheridan
Wis
Cc. E. Ward
Chaseburg
J. Olson
Holmen
Lee Sing
J. J. Green
Fond du Lac
S. A
Spring Valley
Dr. K. Kelley
Duluth
P. A. Peterson
Lafayette
Ind
Ladies of the Maccabees
Travelers’ Hall
Ray Stinger
Grand Rapids
F. Steutzel
Wabasha
T. R. Berg
Elgin
John Dengler
W. T. Sloane
Melrose
Cc. C. Allen
Tomah
E. F. Ryan
Austin
T. Narum
Ashland
W. Weery
Eau Claire
Gateway City
H. Cunningham
Oconowoc
H. Hartley
la Crosse Rubber Mills Co
L. F. Gautsch
H. W. Kincaid
R. V. Leach
Sparta
F. F. Cash
Webster City
A. Chalvin
Dubuque
F. T. Layore
Houston
A. Moe
Cresco
F. Flock
TH. Johnson
Trempealeau
Minnie Kjos
George Street
Reedsburg
Rusch
Mason Livermore
Karl Holzinger
Professor Holzinger
Winona Normal
Personal News and Holiday Greetings Fill Local Pages
Long list of social notes from La Crosse area detailing visits, returns home for holidays, hospital recoveries, and engagements. Includes J H Collins at St Francis hospital, multiple visits from Cashton, Oshkosh, Waterloo Iowa, and Reedsburg, plus social group announcements and local ads.
Yeomen to Meet in Knights of Columbus Hall
At the B of AM Yeomen regular meeting plans were made to meet in 1908 at the Knights of Columbus hall over Coren's on Main Street. A public installation of officers is set for January 5 with Overseer George Albrecht Lady Rebecca Mrs John Knothe Lady Rowena Mrs H A Lee Watchman Hans Johnson. A dance follows the installation with refreshments. The Yeomen are now one of the largest city organizations.
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B. of Am. Yeomen
Knights of Columbus
Coren’s
Main Street
Yeomen
George Albrecht
Rebecca
John Knothe
Rowena
H. A. Lee
West Avenue
Hans Johnson
Democratic committee to pick site for state convention
A Milwaukee meeting of sub committees will fix the convention date and venue to elect delegates for the national convention. La Crosse and Oshkosh contend for the site, each hoping to persuade the committee to choose their city over Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
State Democratic Committee
Ae Ae la Crosse
Oshkosh Wee
Cadets of Onalaska Plan City Bazaar and Fair
The Cadets of Onalaska announce a bazaar and fair from December 30 to January 2 in Onalaska with preparations claimed to make it one of the city’s largest events. A small fire near Z H Calkins’ home was stopped by the fire department after a shed caught fire. Frank G Roth sold a brick house and lot in Esperson and Burns addition to Martin Lyden for 1850. W E Barber travels to Pleasantville Wisconsin to sell his Whitehall area farm. Fire department responded to chimney fire at German Village saloon on Jay and Fourth streets yesterday at 5:30 PM.
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Onalaska
Z. H. Calkins
Frank G. Roth
Martin Lyden
Esperson
W. E. Barber
Pleasantville
Wis
German Village
Jay and
Fourth Streets
11Th St
Cass
State St
5Th St
Market St
16Th St
King
Vine St
14Th St
9Th St
Division St
Ferry St
Madison
7Th St
Skating Race Nears Final Night at Park Roller Rink
Last night three contestants completed a five day race with Gavin withdrawing due to illness. The final leg will be held tomorrow night. leaders posted include Nels Johnson two miles fourteen laps, Ben Schultz two miles twelve laps, and Harry Schultz two miles seventeen laps.
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the Park
Gavin
Nels Johnson
Ben Schultz
Harry Schultz
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Car Holland
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Main St
Nebner
N.S. Bottling Works
Rose ST
Doctor Holmes
Irvine’s
W. T. Irvine
Christ Chuch
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
State Banking Board
Banking Board
K. OF C. Hall
LA Salles
America
DEATH
South Fifth Street
City News
Frank GC. Roth
Pearl ST
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