Catholics Seek Donations for New Madison Chapel
Wisconsin Catholics and state Catholic organizations are notified of a new Madison chapel at a cost of about 25000. A pamphlet lists donations and requests further subscriptions. Bishop Schewebach of La Crosse praises the project and encloses a 200 dollar personal contribution, urging additional support.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Schewebach
la Crosse
Hengell
Father Hengell
University of Wisconsin
Stealing Box Prompts 30 Day Jail Term
Milwaukee February 29 a 17 year old, Harry Schrecken taaler, was sent to the house of correction for thirty days by Judge Neelen for stealing a contribution box of the aviation army.
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Milwaukee
Aviation Army
Harry Schreckentaaler
House of Correction
Neelen
Saengerfest Meeting and Local Social Events
The Saengerfest association held its regular Thursday meeting in Secretary John L. Utermoehl’s office to plan further subscription solicitations. Burlington’s motive power superintendent F A Terry arrived in his special car at Grand Crossing and will depart for Chicago today. Woodmen of the World host a social hop March 13 at the ordinary venue. A marriage license was issued to Dan H. Chason and Isabelle M. Davis of La Crosse. The San Sousa Dancing club plans a social hop at the Masonic temple with about 50 couples and refreshments. A stay of proceedings for 60 days was granted in the wage case Stephen Moorehouse vs W Wolfe by Judge Fruit on motion of Aney A. C. Wolfe.
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Saengerfest
Saengerfest Association
John L. Utermoehl
F. A. Terry
Burlington
Grand Crossing
Chicago
W. W. Dance
Dan H. Chason
Isabelle M. Davis
la Crosse
Mr. Chason
Vote- Berger Company
San Sousa Dancing Club
Masonic Temple
Aney A. C. Wolfe
Fruit
Stephen Moorehouse
W. Wolfe
Personal notices from La Crosse details many visitors
A long list of locals and visitors in La Crosse is noted, including R. J. Burns of Caledonia Stock and Grain, Dr. B F Holmes from Madison, and Mrs. J. M. Waters visiting relatives. Numerous travelers from Sparta, Boscobel, Eau Claire, Racine, Pipestone, Red Wing, and other cities were in town for business or visiting friends.
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R. J. Burns
Caledonia Stock and Grain Company
la Crosse
Fred Heil
Sparta
David C. Cheney
General Insurance
B. H. Volz
Newphone
B. F. Holmes
Madison
John Bauer
Holmes
Wis
T. Barney
Clayton
George Powell
R. Richards
E. M. Wheelock
Grand Forks
J. M. Waters
Bosco
O. T. Srhart
Christena Demmidy
de Sota
Theo
Mondville
W. A. Bruce
Kansas City
G. Phillips
Appleton
L. C. Fogg
Racine
Gateway City
Jessie Waters
Viroqua
F. Flock
Dr. E. Lahey
New Albia
George W. Balmen
Dorchester
W. Squires
Cashton
T. T. Miller
Morehead
S. D
W. Adams
Negotiating for Football Coach at La Crosse
The Athletic association seeks a skilled football coach for the coming season. Nine universities and academies including Oregon Washington Ohio Chicago and Andover are contacted for recommendations. A former Sparta coach praised for beating leading state teams is considered. Decisions await replies while funding from locals backs a top coach. Players aim to avenge recent defeats, zeroing blame on Sparta.
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the Athletic Association of
Oregon
Washington
Ohio
Chicago
Andover Academy
Sparta
The
Athletic Association
la Crosse
Rocking Chair Wedding in Shewano Wisconsin
Miss Minnie Nachtwey and Will Thomas wed in Shewano Wisconsin on February 29. Thomas fell ill last week and remained weak on Sunday, but the ceremony proceeded with him seated in a rocking chair.
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Shewano
Wis
Fel
Minnie Nachtwey
Will Thomas
Contemporaries Burdened by Time’s Grim Transformations
A reflective line laments that years dull perception, shielding readers from the horrific images time shapes in living memory. The note contemplates how history alters people around us without explicit details or incidents.
Manitowoc Man Shot Dead in Street Dispute Arrest Follows
William Kuerstenberg of Marinette was shot and killed in a Maple Grove street quarrel twelve miles north of Manitowoc. Cary Hayes of Chicago was arrested as the alleged murderer and brought to Manitowoc in irons for confinement. The killing is said to have followed a heated argument.
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Manitowoc
Wis
William Kuerstenberg
Marinette
Maple Grove
Here
Cary Hayes
Chicago
Irons
Chocolate Pie Recipe Promises Easy Pies From OUR Pie
Advertising blurb for OUR Pie by D Zerta Food Co Rochester NY. Three varieties lemon chocolate custard at 19 cents per package. Claims instant use ingredients and simple instruction. Encourages grocers to stock and customers to tell friends about delicious chocolate pies.
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D-Zerta Food Co
Rochester
N. Y
D-Zerta
Notice cautioning credit on account after separation
Public warning from B. Fisher dated February 29 1908 that his wife Anna Fisher has left his home and that no party should extend credit on his account to her or on her behalf any such debt is disavowed by him.
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Anna Fisher
B. Fisher
Scientists Claim Egyptian Mummies Are All Men
Scientists assert that ancient Egyptian mummies are male, a claim tied to gendered commentary on women and aging. The remark frames the debate as a broader jab at women’s perceived vitality and dryness.
Club Meetings Planned This Week In Local Societies
The Twentieth Century club schedules a 2 30 Tuesday session at Mrs. R J Russell 1019 King St to choose next year s study subject. Central W C T U meets Monday at Mrs H E Wheaton 1141 State St with a 3 pm business meeting and White Ribbon tea afterward. Euterpean club holds an open meeting Friday March 6 at Universalist Church with leaders Prof Packman Prof Weiland and Rev J W Hoag. W I C S of First Baptist meets at Mrs Charles Rysdon s 127 South
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Twentieth Century Club
R. J. Russell
King Street
H. E. Wheaton
State Street
Euterpean Club
Universalist Church
Packman
Weiland
J. W. Hoag
First Baptist Church
Charles Rysdon
South
Delightful musicale hosts and guests share burlesque evening
A Tuesday musicale at Cameron avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs John Doherty Mr and Mrs I B Knuteson and Mr and Mrs George Schweizer featured a burlesque program. Mrs Schweizer starred as prima donna and gave a successful debut. Printed programs directed guests to spend their money. Refreshments followed as the evening ended in social time.
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John Doherty
I. B. Knuteson
Gorge Schweizer
Cameron Avenue
Schweizer
Winona Guests Entertain Local Hosts With Bridge and Dinners
Mrs. A R Knapp Mrs P W Henry Mrs Carl Bauman and Mrs Enoch Stott, all of Winona, were hosted in the city this week with several gatherings. Mrs R J Russell led three tables of bridge with prizes to Mrs Hyslop and Mrs Stolt. An informal luncheon followed by bridge was hosted by Mrs S B Livermore, and Mrs Gotterdam arranged a six o clock dinner for ten. Friday saw Mrs A R Nelson hosting four tables of bridge with tea, and Mrs C H Williams entertaining four tables of bridge that evening.
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Winona
A. R. Knapp
P. W. Henry
Carl Bauman
Enoch Stott
R. J. Russell
Hyslop
Stolt
S. B. Livermore
Ladies Society and Embroidery Club Meetups
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church meets with Mrs. C. F. Emery at 925 Cass Street on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M. F. Platz hosts the Wednesday Embroidery club on Tuesday at 324 South Fifteenth Street.
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Seventh Street
Ladies’ Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
C. F. Emery
Cass Street
M. F. Platz
South Fifteenth Street
New York Judge Emerges as Presidential Possibility
New York state could yield a strong democratic presidential contender before the Denver convention. Justice William J. Gaynor of the New York supreme court stands out for his discretion in choosing New York as a home, a factor democrats see as key to winning the empire state and boosting November chances.
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New York
New York State
Denver
Empire Commonwealth
William J. Gaynor
Supreme Court of New York
Caledonia Slander Verdict Favors Defendant in Case
In Caledonia Minnesota on February 29 a jury found in favor of the defendant Britson versus Samuelson with no damages awarded to the plaintiff. Henry Thompson was found guilty of grand larceny in the second degree after a one hour deliberation. James Colleran’s trial was reset for Monday morning.
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Caledonia, Minn
Britson
Samuelson Brough
Henry Thompson
Thompson
David Lord
Houston
Fillmore County
James Colleran
Brownsville
Peruna Helps Appleton Woman Recover From Run-Down State
A letter from Della Stroebeck of Appleton Wisconsin describes severe fatigue sleep loss and poor appetite. After trying Peruna she reports improvement after the first bottle and full cure after six bottles. Also cited is a Franston Illinois testimonial and a note about Man a Lin laxative.
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Della Stroebef
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
J. F. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Franston, Ill
Peruna
New Mouldings Stock Promises Latest Designs
A large and elegant stock showcases latest moulding designs. Bring in your pictures to discuss custom patterns and finishes.
Gray's Yerba Santa Proclaimed Best Cough Remedy
An advertisement extols Gray's Yerba Santa as the trusted cough cure of 25 years, claiming top sales and household familiarity. Sold by Chas Beyschlag, druggist, 502 Main Street, in 50 cent and one dollar nine cent bottles, with a guarantee to cure.
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Chas. Beyschlag
Main Street
Notice to Creditors in the Miller Estate
Wisconsin probate notices.Court in La Crosse County grants letters testamentary to Catherine Miller for the estate of Job P. Miller of Campbell. Creditors have six months from February 28, 1908 to present claims for examination and allowance. Hearing set September 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. in the La Crosse Court House. Signed by County Judge John Brindley. A proverb about a man and his wife ends with a fire and scolding line.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Job P. Miller
Campbell
Catherine Miller
la Crosse
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Main ST
S. Front ST
Ings
City News
W. T. Irvine Graduate Optician
Alifornia Fic Syrup Co
Erwart
Erhart
RED Cross
Society
Musicale
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
William Gaynor
Caledonia
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Bliss Della Stroese
Perrona
Man-a-lin
G. Loomis
John Brindley
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