Chimney Fire at Hiram Goddard Home Reported
A chimney fire at the Hiram Goddard residence at Seventh and King streets prompted Central fire department to respond at 6 15 this morning. No damage was reported. The La Crosse Motorboat Club plans a meeting at the Elks Club tomorrow at 8 30 to choose delegates for a Muscatine convention on January 21. The Elks will initiate several new members Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Goddard
Seventh
King Streets
Central Fire Department
la Crosse
Election of Three Aldermen in Spring Election
The council will fill three vacancies in the common council in April on the judicial election day the first Tuesday. No extra cost. Vacancies exist in the Nineteenth Fifth and Eighth wards to succeed Schultze Foerster and Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Robert Schultze
C. G. Foerster
B. H. Valentine
Captain Thimpson Lets Dam Contract
Captain W A Thompson United States engineer awarded rock and brush dam contracts for Mississippi river improvement. Winners include A Tullock Victory at 125 per cubic yard rock, George Holzhammer La Crosse at 124 rock and 26 brush, C H Deane Richmond Minn at 100 rock, John Pellowski Winona at 145 rock. Work to be loaded on ice and completed before spring with about 1000 cubic yards per dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thompson
United States
Federal
Desoto
A. Tullock
Victory
Skinner Slough
la Crosse
George Holzhammer
Brush
C. H. Deane
Richmond
Minn
Richmond Island
Coffee Cough Turns On Coffee Free Cure
A woman suffering a stubborn cough feared consumption but a lung specialist found her lungs fine. He advised quitting coffee, start Postum instead, and after two weeks without coffee her cough and digestion improved. She later found coffee once more ineffective and avoided it, crediting Postum for relief. The Postum company promotes its brand and book The Road to Wellville with a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Society events of the week in La Crosse churches
Calendar of church society gatherings across First M E and First Baptist in La Crosse. Activities include quilting bees, prayer meetings, picnics, a Ganz piano recital at the La Crosse theater, and multiple socials hosted by the Woman's Union and Epworth leagues during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip
First Baptist Church
John W. Hoag
North Eighth Street
Wayne Bentley
First M. E
Rudoph Ganz
la Crosse Theater
George Powell
Main Street
Hundred Club
Brotherhood of St. Paul of
M. E. Church
Woman's Union of
The
Congregational Church
L. C. Ucman
South Fifteenth Street
Epworth League of
Epworth Leagues
Funeral Crowds Reflect Wealth Notoriety And Fame
The line between a life and a farewell shows how public attention follows wealth status and celebrity. The speaker notes that those with little following in life can receive grand funerals, while wealth and fame influence perception of a person and even an actress.
Style Suggestions for an Evening Gown
A creamy white gown of chiffon taffeta features Val edging shirred ribbons and silk pleats. The design gathers at the waist belt and blouses over a girdle, with a high waist and trim echoing the lower skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RIAL
Bridge Party Honors Leaving Mrs Hough
Mrs. R. J. Russell entertained at three bridge tables Saturday evening at 1019 ing street in honor of Mrs. Hough who is soon to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Russell
Ing Street
Hough
Twentieth Century Club Plans Weekly Meetings
The Twentieth Century club will meet for three consecutive weeks with tomorrow afternoon’s gathering hosted by Mrs Abbie Burton. A talk on Home Economics by Miss Binzel of the High School is featured, following last week’s entertainment by Mrs Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Abbie Burton
Local Social Briefs Point to New Arrival and Travel
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hettman of North Tenth street welcomed a baby boy yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Frank Mashek of 1219 Farnum street left today for Milwaukee for a short visit with relatives and friends, accompanied by her young son. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schofield have gone east to visit New York Washington and Atlantic City before they return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hettman
North Tenth Street
Frank Mashek
Farnum Street
Milwaukee
F. H. Schofield
New York
Washington
Atlantic City
Local personals note many visitors and returns to the city
Several residents and visitors are listed as spending time in the city or returning home. Names include I J Romanluson Dubuque. Co B Grays Albion Mich guest. Dr Wil Powell and G M Centres San Francisco guest. E N Parnells Greenfield. Basil Lamon Wells. L V Wood Travers City Mo. Mr and Mrs G C Calkins Alton Ia. W S Woods Hatfield. Schumacher McGregor on business. Mrs W S Kidder Whitehall Wis guest of Mrs N Lehrbach and son Dr L N Lehrbach. W D Lind Viroqua. E E Forseth Winona. I Q Donalson Fountain. J Mullen Madison. R Peck Columbus. Also local ads for shoes and a night school offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Romanluson
Dubuque
la Crosse
Co. B. Grays
Albion
Mich
Wil Powell
G. M. Centres
San Francisco
E. N. Parnells
Greenfield
Gateway City
Basil Lamon
Wells
L. V. Wood
Travers City
G. C. Calkins
Alton
W.S. Woods
Hatfield
M. Schumacher
McGregor
W. S. Kidder
Whitehall
Wis
N. Lehrbach
L. N. Lehrbach
W. D. Lind
Viroqua
E. E. Forseth
Winona
I. Q. Donalson
Fountain
L. F. Gautsch
N. C. Allen
Galesburg
Toland
D. E. Lawler
Madison
J. Mullen
R. Peck
Columbus
Hollister
George Powell
B. O. Amuneson
North Dakota
O. Spelling
Flandreau
Woodmen Hall
Krugetz
T. Burns
Prairie du Chien
H. Graves
Appleton
Hi. B. Daber
Mt. Horeb
Rocky Mountain
O. R. Sterns
Red Wing
F. Richards
Jefferson
T. Moe
Kendalls
M. Rosenthel
Holmen
T. Zahn
Ripon
H. L. Larson
Sessoon
S. D
O. Lillbaugh
W. S. Woods
William Torrance
Orie J. Sorrenson
Joseph Miller
John EB. Langdon
Isabell Ried
Oscar Doerring
La Crosse County 1907 Criminal Statistics Summary
Government records show 53 prosecutions started in La Crosse in 1907 with 21 convictions and 15 acquittals or dismissals. One first degree murder case ended with acquittal. 17 cases remained pending at year end. A table prepared for Gov. Davidson and sent to Madison details prosecutions, convictions, and pendings across counties.
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la Crosse
J. O. Davidson
Russell Smith
la Crosse County
Madison
Wis
Nolle Prosse
William Miller Retains Title as Pea Ridge Bully
In Dresbach Minnesota William Miller claims the title of bully of Pea Ridge after a family altercation with his brother Orin Miller. William says Orin attacked with a knife and steel, while neighbors corroborate his account.
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Pea Ridge
William Miller
Dresbach
Minn
Orin Miller
William
Orin
Innocent bystander assaulted by resident in city
John Koniczny of the southern city section attacked and beat pedestrian Gustave Burand on Saturday night. Koniczny pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Judge Brindley and chose jail over a $20 fine and costs, resulting in a twenty day sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koniczny
Gustave Burand
Burand
Koniczny
Early resident Dr. David S. Clark dies in Derry New Hampshire
Dr. David S. Clark an early La Crosse resident dies at his home in Derry New Hampshire at age 84. He is survived by sisters Mrs C K Lord and Isaac Clark and his daughter Carrie Clark formerly a Second Ward teacher. The obituary notes his forty years in Berry and ends with an odd unrelated line about eggs and women.
What has become of the old fashioned woman who thought it disgraceful to shoot
A historical newspaper item questions the fate of a woman once known for her strict code of conduct and refusal to shoot a man, reflecting on social norms and gender expectations of her era.
Body of Chris H. Connor Arrives for Funeral
The body of the late Christopher Connor arrived this noon after leaving Spokane Friday night. A funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 AM from St Marys church followed by interment at the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Connor
Spokane
St. Mary’s Church
Pettibone Park Residents Wed in January Ceremony
Mr Leonard Delaney and Miss Gertrude Krause of Pettibone Park married on Saturday evening January 1st by Reverend J J Clemens pastor of the English Lothian church of the Holy Trinity. Mr Yohe and Miss Mabel Swenson served as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Delaney
Gertrude Krause
Pettibone Park
J. J. Clemens
English Lothian Church of the Holy Trinity
I. Yohe
Mabel Swenson
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John C. Burns
Nebner
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose ST
City News
Ryor
Pryor
Main St
RY OR
Thimpson
Madame Soule
Vlass
the Tribune
Chiffon Taffeta
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
GOV
Frank Daniels
Daniels Steck Co
la Crosse Theatre
Chris H. Connor
Tribune Sporting News
Tribune
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