Christmas Socials and Visits Highlight La Crosse Notes
Local notices name Oscar Dahl visiting in La Crosse for Christmas, Miss Clara Verket visiting relatives, and Verket’s friend Fridnight event. Items mention B. A. Yeomen dance, the Gateway City Trolley carriage, and a Christchurch musical service next Sunday at 7 50. Dividends mailed by La Crosse Telephone Co. Attendance at Linkerhall dances and various visits to Milwaukee Mayville and Appleton are listed. Reverend Maxwell arrives with family for the church prayer meeting.
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Oscar Dahl
St. Paul
la Crosse
B. A. Yeomen
Clara Verket
Milwaukee
Christchurch
Gateway City Trir
Paorno
EK. J. Evans
J. J. Ablett
Evans
Chicago
Clarence J. Sorenson
Ben Hur Lodge
Linkerhall
Alfred Langenbach
Mayville
Wis
la Crosse Telephone Co
W. F. Wolfe
Appleton
J. T. Meyer
A. O. Wenzel
Linker Hall
Krentz
Esther Nyhus
Minneapolis
Charles Henry Maxwell
Africa
First Congregational Church
Farmers propose to build their own railroad line
A Beach North Dakota article reports a farmer suggesting farmers on both sides of a proposed link between Beach and Baker Montana raise 50 cents to $1 per acre to fund an eight mile stretch. Subscriptions could total 7 500 dollars a mile, 400 000 overall. A farmers committee will study construction at Devils Lake and meet with St Paul and Northern Pacific officials, aiming to eliminate the promoters.
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Farmers
Devils Lake
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Man Shot Dead in Surprise Attack in Worland
In Worland Wyoming December 31 Tom McIntyre, a Black man, stepped up to Lewis Cloud and fired an automatic pistol, killing him instantly. McIntyre, described as acting queer for days, gave no motive and will not speak to investigators.
Montana ignores federal bird law officials say
Butte reporter notes State Game Warden J L Dehart states the federal migratory bird law is a dead letter in Montana and will not be enforced by state authorities. The remark reflects a stance pending further action and follows unclear remarks about industry and families.
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Butte
Mont
J. L. Dehart
Montana
Federal meat inspection safeguards described by H E Dearhou
The United States government inspects all interstate and foreign meat packing plants. Live animals and suspects are watched, diseased tissue is branded and barred from processing, and carcasses go to special rooms for final disposition. Diseases include tuberculosis hog cholera and actinomycosis in cattle and swine. Wisconsin lacks state inspection of abattoirs not under federal jurisdiction.
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United States
Wisconsin
LokAL INSTALLATION of 1914 Fk. R. A. officers
The Fk. R. A. will install their 1914 officers next Friday night with an oyster supper entertainment and dance. The supper committee plans large seating to accommodate many members as toasts will be given by committee members. Supreme President Wh. R. Hicks will attend to install officers and discuss the F R A insurance system. A class will be initiated and dancing will follow until 12 50.
Market activity reports from yesterday’s horse trades
Yesterday at the market several residents delivered produce and livestock. H Rogers and Chipmunk Conlee sold dressed hogs and returned home. Joseph Walter hauled hay from South Ridge. W Evans of South Ridge sold chickens and left town after other business. L Duhrhammer from Mormon Cerire brought corn. W Leible of French Island sold hides. Geo F Tschumper returned home after selling a wagon load of wheat on South Ridge. John Schroeder brought beef from North Salem Road and renewed town acquaintances before returning home.
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H. Rogers
Joseph Walter
South Ridge
W. Evans
L. Duhrhammer
Mormon Cerire
W. Leible
French Island
Geo. F. Tschumper
John Schroeder
North Salem Road
BromO Quin ine Laxative Box Signed By B Grove
A bromide containing laxative labeled BROMO QUININE bears the signature of B. W. GROVE on the box. The item is described as 25e, with the note that colds may cause headache. The readable text mentions using the product to relieve symptoms.
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B. W. Grove
Arrest in Milwaukee Land Swindle Tied to 1910 Scheme
Albert C. Hauge was arrested in Mdger ton Wisconsin and will be brought to Milwaukee by federal officers. He faces a mail fraud charge in connection with a 1910 land swindle that duped Wisconsin and upper Michigan investors through mailed land offers. Prosecutors say Hauge led an enterprise selling non existent properties in Wisconsin other states and even Florida.
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Milwaukee
Mdgerton
Wis
Albert C. Hauge
Madison
Hauge
Wisconsin
Upper
Michigan
Florida
Gasoline and Kerosene Engines Line Offered For Power
A broad range of stationary semi portable and portable gasoline and kerosene engines is advertised as suitable for all power needs. The product line emphasizes versatility and mobility for varying load requirements.
Masonic Installations Highlight Prairie du Chien Event
Prairie du Chien’s three Masonic bodies held a joint officer installation in the Masonic hall with a Blue Lodge banquet at 6 20 P M. Notable officers installed included J H Peacock A G Knieser W M S W and W R Graves G H P. Out of town guests attended along with several local residents amid obituaries and local civic news.
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Prairie du Chien Lodge
A. M
Jerusalem
Vesta
Masonic Hall
Blue Lodge
J. H. Peacock
W. M
A G. Knieser
S. W
John Hasy
Gays Mill
George Ertel
Seneca
Fred Lathrop
Wauceka
John Wildemuth
Seattle
Wash
A. B. Peterson
Soldiers Grove
Shultz
HI. F. Shultz
FP. A. Trautman
German Evangelical Church
Henry Fo
Ernest Shultz
J. T. O'Neil
Prairie du Chien
Kelly
Eggers
Neil
Waureka
Crawford County
Wisconsin Assembly
A. L. Rice
la Crosse
Harry Clarke
W. R. Graves
Roswell
John Hays
J.T. O'Neil
Edward Benson
Milwaukee
Joseph Kopan
Anna Walker
Boscobel
Siepe
Costume party honors La Crosse and Madison hosts
Miss Mae Johnson of Prairie du Chien entertained at a costume party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. FB Glasson of La Crosse and Mrs. Arthur Stukey of Madison. The evening featured music and games with vocal solos by W. D. Johnson and piano by Mae Johnson, joined by Archie on violin. Sixteen guests enjoyed refreshments at a late hour.
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Mae Johnson
Prairie du Chien
Glasson
la Crosse
Arthur Stukey
Madison
W. DD. Johnson
Mae
Archie
Prairie du Chien Hostess Hosts Four Table 600 Party
Miss Mary Banek entertained at her Prairie du Chien home with four tables of 600 for two sisters Mrs. A Stukey of Madison and Mrs. I Israel of Chicago and Mr and Mrs B C Glasson of Cross. Prizes went to Mr John Fitzgerald and Margaret Collins of Minneapolis. Light refreshments were served.
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Mary Banek
Prairie du Chien
A. Stukey
Madison
I Israel
Chicago
B.C. Glasson
Crosse
John Fitzgerald
Margaret Collins
Minneapolis
Christmas Party for W. C. C. N Club Gathers Girls
Miss Hilda Williams and Miss Frances Dow hosted a Christmas party at 412 South Seventh Street for the young girls of the W. C. C. N club. A Christmas tree held candy bags for each guest and a fish pond prize went to Lillian Anderson. Dorothy Dow and Lowell Williams assisted in the event.
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W. CC. N Club
Hilda Williams
Frances Dow
South Seventh Street
Lillian Anderson
Dorothy Sutor
Agnes Strand
Marjovie Palmer
Regina Herman
Isilda Williams
Dorothy Dow
Lowell Williams
Singers Give Recital at Mrs Abbelohde Home
The voice pupils of Mrs T H Abbelohde presented a Monday recital at her home 1122 Ferry Street. Pupils from last season attended as guests and helped in the class lesson before the recital. Later refreshments of ice, cakes and candies were served.
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T. H. Abbelohde
Ferry Street
New Year's Assembly Dance At Masonic Temple Draws Large Crowd
The annual New Year's Assembly dance was held last evening at the Masonic temple with a large attendance. Holiday guests from out of town were among the revelers as the hall glittered with Christmas decorations and well dressed ladies.
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Masonic Temple
Bridegroom’s Illness Delays Minneapolis Wedding
The marriage of Miss Helen Corrigan to John Russell McMillan, set for 1 p.m. today in Minneapolis, is indefinitely postponed due to the bridegroom’s serious illness. McMillan, ill at his parents’ home at 229 Clifton Avenue, recently had an operation after a cold and is reported in less favorable condition. Mrs. Tull travels to Minneapolis for the wedding.
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Helen Corrigan
Alice K. Corrigan
John Russell McMillan
M. KE. Tull
Minneapolis
McMillan
John TD. McMillan
Clifton Avenue
Social Luncheon Hosts Noted Johnson Street Gathering
Mrs. hb. J. Berner hosted a two course lunch on Johnson Street with guests Mrs. Henry Stumpf and Mrs. Belle Vue of Blair Wis. and several Misses Elizabeth and Ruth Wellemeyer from Marshalltown and Charles City. Other attendees included Mrs. Carl Rau and multiple local ladies. The group enjoyed songs by the Wellemeyers amid Christmas decorations.
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Hb. J. Berner
Johnson Street
Henry Stumpf
Bellevue
Blair
Wis
Elizabeth Wellemeyer
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ruth Wellemeyer
Charles City
Carl Rau
G. Ff. Sexauer
A. W. Zeratsky
Charles Wies
Emil Starch
J. H. Klaus
Jlsie Klaus
Glassons in La Crosse Visit Prairie du Chien
Mr and Mrs BE C Glasson of La Crosse spend holidays with relatives at Prairie du Chien. Mrs Hlsie Gile Scott left Saturday for Billings Montana to be gone a week or ten days. Mr and Mrs Ji Hixon and family are also mentioned in the social notes.
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BE. C. Glasson
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Hlsie Gile Scott
Billings
Mont
Ji. Hixon
Fam
Viroqua West by Caledonia Gaesville Arcadia Le Soto
A compact note lists Viroqua West alongside Caledonia Gaesville Arcadia Le Soto in a regional project or event. Details remain sparse in the readible text.
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Viroqua
Caledonia
Gaesville
Arcadia le Soto
Socialites Move to Belgian Guard Dogs in Society Scene
Miss Vieva J. Fisher walks Fifth Avenue with her police dog guarding her as the younger set adopts Belgian dogs. Social leaders like Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Jr and figures such as Harry Payne Whitney and Larry Waterbury are backing kennels to train these husky guardians for society events.
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Harry Payne Whitney
Larry
Waterbury
Kenel
Families Prepare Winter Departures to Pasadena
Mr. F. P. Hixon and daughters and Mrs. M. A. Northam plan to leave January 20 for Pasadena to spend the winter there. Miss Williams of Milwaukee visits her nieces Mrs. W. A. Hurt gen and Miss Mae Williams.
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Ily
Pasadena
F. P. Hixon
M. A. Northam
Miss Williams
Milwaukee
W. A. Hurtgen
Mae Williams
Start Erection of Ski Scaffold at Mt Horer
Steel for the new ski scaffold has arrived and contractors rush the 150 foot trestle at Mt Horer Wis to rise 100 feet above ground. The structure will give the slider a start of about 181 feet before the jump from the hump.
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MT. Horer
Wis
Chippendale Chair Legs and Decor Styles
The article notes Chippendale furniture used ogee curves and cabriole legs with carved knees and cartouches. Front rails were often carved, with Dutch and Louis II curved leg styles and claw and ball feet variations. Upholstery included red maroon Spanish leather damask tapestry and needlework.
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Chippendale
Louis II
New York Herald
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife in Port Washington
Mrs Charles Raceshelus, who runs a boarding house in Port Washington, was shot three times by her husband, who fled. The couple had not lived together for a year and he had a Kenosha home. Jealousy said to be the motive. She is not recovering.
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Port Washington
Wis
D St
Charles Raceshelus
Kenosha
The Morning After Jokes Fall Short in Morning
The Toledo Blade notes jokes aren’t as funny in the morning as they were at 11 30 the night before.
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Toledo Blade
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