LA CROSSE LOSES TWO BIG DEBATE
The Jefferson club team of Sparta High school defeated La Crosse High in the labor question at Sparta Saturday evening. La Crosse debaters Sigvald Stavrum Paul Esch and Ben Stevens faced Sparta's Arthur Witting Andrew Johnson and Carl Blackman with Dr Stiles presiding and jurors from Reedsburg Onalaska and Winona. Stavrum was praised as best speaker. Sparta won unanimous verdicts in both Sparta and Viroqua events. Sparta also beat La Crosse at Viroqua while losing to Viroqua in a second debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
Sparta High School
Lincoln-Douglas Society
la Crosse High School
Baldwin
Reedsburg
Jordan
Onalaska
Stevens
Winona Normal
Sigvald Stavrum
la Crosse
Paul Esch
Sparta
Elbridge
Stiles
Viroqua
Howard Jones
Eugene Lenning
Carl Neprud
Earl Adlington
Royal Bennett
Alvon Tyrand
Rev. Hoag
Gas and Electric Hearing Set by Rail Road Rate Commission
Notices indicate a general conference on gas and electric service at Madison starting March 3. The hearing will be attended by interested parties from across the state before the rate commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Rate Commission
Madison
City News Build Annex Plans at La Crosse Club
Plans to build an annex with a ladies tea and theater room and a separate gentlemen’s area are under study at the La Crosse club. The project would create a premier northern club facility if undertaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Northwest
Euterpean Society
Bach
Milton
Leonard
Western Wisconsin Woodman Picnic Association
Onalaska
A Good Name Builds Trust in Cough Remedies
The piece argues a good name comes from truth and perseverance, citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven product. It stresses careful ingredient selection, absence of opium or chloroform, and purity. Dealers guarantee satisfaction or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
West Salem High School Holds Second Annual Recital
The West Salem High School presents its second annual recital at the Presbyterian church. Highlights include Gladys McEldowny's opening address, performances by the H. S. Orchestra and Chorus, violin solos by Jennie Dudley, recitations by Winnie Wilson and George Sprehn, and favorite selections like The National Emblem and Bohemian Girl.
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West Salem School
West Salem High School
Presbyterian Church
West Salem
Glee Club
Gladys McEldowney
H. S. Orchestra
H. S. Chorus
Dance of the Airies
Ethel Oltman
Myrtle Oltman
Faust
Harry Tay
H. 8S
Olive Cook
Jennie Dudley
Little Earl
Winnie Wilson
Angel
Rubenstein
Gills Glee Club
the Woods
Jimmie
George Sprehn
Girls’ Glee Club
Damascus
Packed Sunday at First Baptist Church as 22 join
The First Baptist Church saw a full house with hundreds standing as 22 new members joined during the Riley Martin revival. Pastor Rev. John Wellington Hoag defended Baptist fundamentals and invited questions to be answered next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Thas
John Wellington Hoag
Betrays Husband Murderer Surrenders to Police
Mrs Frasier denounces her husband to police after a quarrel and alleges he is a murderer. She says Frasier alias bey d committed a murder in Indianapolis four years ago.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frasier
Beurderer
Beyd
Inndianapolis
Mrs George Burton Hosts Fiftieth Birthday Reception
Society notes describe a Saturday evening reception at 1430 Main Street hosted by Mrs. George Burton for her husband Mr Burton and Miss Burns visiting Mrs Medary. The decor featured pink roses red carnations and yellow daffodils while Kreutz's orchestra played from the upper landing. About forty guests attended including N Birnbaum Frank Stull William Weigle and others with gifts entertaining guests and everyone reporting a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burton
Main Street
Mr. Burton
Miss Burns
Mrs. Medary
Burton
McCord
Alfred James
Holbrook
Gelatt
Charles Cone
Ablett
Kreutz
Informal Friday Party at Miss Kluver Home
A casual Friday evening gathering at the Misses Kluver on South Twenty-first street included Della Munson Emma Munson Lillian Armour of Atlantic City New Jersey A C Munson Gustav Roy Munson from Chicago Prof Ormonde Ellington of Boston and Corne lius Munson. The program featured vocal selections by Gustav Ray piano by Johanna Kluver a chalk cartoon by M J Munson and original mimicries. Decorations were Japanese hangings and carnations. Dinner was served at midnight and guests reported a very enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kluver
South Twenty-first Street
Della
Emma Munson
Lillian Armour
Atlantic City
N. J
A. C. Munson
Gustav Roy
Mr. Munson
Chicago
Ormonde Ellington
Boston
Cornelius Munson
Gustav Ray
Johanna Kluver
M. J. Munson
Woodland Echo Hosts Birthday Party for Carrie Seidel
The Woodland Echo reports Miss Carrie Seidel’s birthday gathering at 1742 Badger Street on Friday evening. Guests included Sophia Michels Tillie Nieland Ana Skailand Ida Lowny Bertha Borchman Minnie Sword Agnes Michels Sadie Tillman Meta Selke Nanna Leser and Carrie Seidel. Refreshments followed the gift of a spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Echo Club
Carrie Seidel
Badger Street
Sophia Michels
Tillie Nieland
Ana Skailand
Ida Lowny
Bertha Borchman
Minnie Sword
Agnes Michels
Sadie Tillman
Meta Selke
Nanna Leser
Pleasant Sunday Party at John Kruger's Home
John Kruger hosted a Sunday evening gathering at 710 Gould street with music and dancing. Refreshments were served at midnight. Attendees included Misses Rose Lanzel Clara Kruger Ida Lehrke Bertha Linbert Tressie Lanzel Bertha Kruger Alma Will Lillie Helen Genz and Messrs Tony Lanzel Steve Czechowicz Henry Lehrke Paul Dasse Will Lenz Fred Kruger Adolf Lehrke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kruger
Gould Street
Rose Lanzel
Clara Kruger
Ida Lehrke
Bertha Linbert
Tressie Lanzel
Bertha Kruger
Alma Will
Lillie
Helen Genz
Tony Lanzel
Steve Czechowicz
Henry Lehrke
Paul Dasse
Will Lenz
Fred Kruger
Adolf Lehrke
Pleasant surprise party at Andrew Roth home in honor of Richard Roth
A social gathering was held at the home of Andrew Roth honoring Richard Roth. Prizes went to Prof. Nic Birnbaum and Emma Birnbaum. booby prizes to Joseph Newburg and Annabelle Weisland. Music by Birnbaum and Tillie Schaller. vocal solos by Sophia and Annabelle Weisland. Attendees included Della Meurer, Laura Krenz, Rosa Anthony, Emma Birnbaum, Mary Birnbaum, Sophia Weisland, Annabelle Weisland, Tillie Husse, Louise Mitchell, Minnie Roth, Tillie Schaller, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Roth
Richard Roth
Nic Birnbaum
Emma Birnbaum
Joseph Newburg
Annabelle Weisland
Birnbaum
Waukon
Tillie Schaller
Chicago
Quiet Home Wedding at Caledonia Street
A quiet Wednesday evening ceremony united Miss Laura Sielstad and Mr. Truman Carpenter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey 810 Caledonia street. Rev. A A Randall of North Presbyterian officiated with Miss Amelia Sielstad and Joseph Pendergast as attendants. The couple plan to reside on the North side and Carpenter is employed at Listman mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hickey
Caledonia Street
Laura Sielstad
Truman Carpenter
A. A. Randall
North Presbyterian Church
Amelia Sielstad
Joseph Pendergast
Hokah
Carpenter
Listman Mill
Washington party honoring the Steadwells
The second of a Washington party series hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Steadwell on Saturday evening entertained about twenty guests. Patriotic decor and red carnation bouquets framed a colonial themed night with attendees including L. A. Harrison, Ford, A. W. Schall, J. F. Croas, C. H. Baker, H. Taylor, H. A. Worthington, J. G. Elston, and Mrs. A. Heyerdahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. T. Taylor
H. A Worthington
J. G. Elston
Mrs. A. Heyerdahl
Birthday Celebration at Mrs. Nellie Edwards Home
Mrs. Nellie Edwards of 709 St An drew street hosted a Saturday birthday party with a jolly afternoon, a 6 o'clock supper, and many useful presents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gust Kruger Mrs. Fred Haas Mrs. Rude Young Mrs. Kate Mullenberg Mrs. Frank Fahrnann Miss Bertie Haas Miss Emma Johnson Miss Alta Cook Mrs. Ace Adams and Mrs. J C Niedbalski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Edwards
St. Andrew Street
Gust Kruger
Fred Haas
Rude Young
Kate Mullenberg
Frank Fahrnann
Bertie Haas
Emma Johnson
Alta Cook
Ace Adams
J. C. Niedbalshi
Drake Home Hosts Yeomen of America Night
Mr and Mrs Wm Drake invite Yeomen of America and friends to a card evening at their home 602 Cass Wednesday February 20 to enjoy games and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wm. Drake
Yeomen of America and
Friends
Cass Street
Lavake Circle of First M. E. Church Meet Tomorrow
Mrs. T. A. Lavake's circle of the First Methodist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 620 South Seventh Street with Mrs. Leon A. Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Lavake
M. E. Church
Leon A. Harrison
South Seventh Street
DAR Ladies Host Old Fashioned Afternoon in Dorset Home
The Daughters of the American Revolution spent a Saturday afternoon at Mrs C B Dorset's home with needlework and social conversation. At 5 30 p m a New England supper was served featuring cold ham tongue jellied chicken honey jam pickles hot baking powder biscuit old Hartford election cake and tea or coffee. Rooms were decorated with patriotic flags and national colors.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Pleasant Somerset party hosted by Mrs Loveland on State street
Mrs Loveland of State street hosted a Saturday evening Somerset party. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Cutting Page McVey King Gayman Voight Shoals and many others with Lulu Page Meta Mesneger Louise Harrison Nina Rau Eva Gayman Edith Cutting Bessie Cutting Goldie Shoals Mabel Loveland Pearl Loveland Mildred King George Saunders Clinton Snow Arent Rheinhart Dr Morikubo Walter Loveland and Mr Mingle of Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arent
Rheinhart
Morikubo
Walter Loveland
Mr. Mingle
Bangor
Cloak of Religion Leads to Uncertain Lands
A saying reflects how a man who wears a cloak of faith may end up in places where he no longer needs such robes. The quip hints at moral shifting when religious guise guides action.
Personal notices and visitors in La Crosse area
Local items list numerous visitors, guests, and residents in La Crosse and nearby towns. Names include Norman McDonald, Roger Bish, Miss E. Covers, Miss Ethel Hamilton, Miss Mary Krier, E. Rosenthal, Dr. Will Powell, and many others from Winona, Houston, Viroqua, Decorah, and Madison. Also notices upcoming Chicago Harp Orchestra engagement at V.B. mask hall on Feb 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Garrow
Alma
J. J. McKenzie
Francis
Hokah
Ray Dalton
Bangor
Charles Jost
Holthaus
North Side
Union Hall
Chicago Harp Orchestra
Norman McDonald
Winnipeg
Canada
Robert McDonald
Roger Bish
Plateville
A. Hanson
Houston
A. P. Briggs
Lanesboro
C. C. Gamm
Spring Grove
M. J. Fitzgerald
O. F. Hearold
Maiden Rock
V.B. Mask Hall
Rose Street Union Hall
E. C. Covers
Winona
la Crosse
Ethel Hamilton
Viroqua
Mary Krier
Caleonia
E. Rosenthal
Decorah
Gateway City
Will Powell
T. Zahn
Ripon
C. E. Ward
Chaseburg
O. Ruprecht
Lansing
D. J. Murphy
Waukon
B. C. Warding
Madison
E. C. Hellickson
Caledonia
F. D. Mills
Terre Haute
Ind
D. E. Higgins
Minot
N. D
J. E. Hennessy
Watertown
M. J. Farnand
Norway
Mich
S. Mori
Celery Tonic G. E. M and White Pine Medicine Ad
An old advertisement promotes Celery Tonic G. E. M for coughs and post influenza recovery. It claims the tonic tones the system and boosts appetite, while G. E. M White Pine is recommended to relieve coughing and improve nerves.
Two Dittman Hardwaremen Start Roofing Venture
Jos J Leinfelder and David Hughes resign from F Dittman Hardware and form a roofing and sheet metal partnership at 305 South Third Street. Leinfelder has 20 years with the firm and Hughes an equal tenure. they aim for rapid growth in their new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. J. Leinfelder
David Hughes
F. Dittman Hardware Company
South Third Street
Lienfelder
Dittman Company
Hughes
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Carl Kurtenacker, Sr
Mississippi River
A. Kirchner
Fountain City
Rock Island
Burlington
A. V. Fetter
Hannibal
A. J. Whitney
Wisconsin River
Savanna
Western Wisconsin Poultry Association
Hawslal
Lt Bietent
Eae RO
Chamberizia Medicina Co
Dee Meines
Lows
USA
Ptiar
Des Molinos
Ubra
the Baptist Church
Society
N. Birnbaum
Frank Stull
William Weigle
John Drummer
John Lepsch
Herman Stingle
Washington Party
Somerset Party
W. T. Irvine
Exerle
Jeweler
Kodaks
Mmeada
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