Disappointed in Love Drives Wisconsin Recluse to Mendota
Parnelia Johnson, 72, a Hamilton Wisconsin woman long living in isolation near West Salem, was committed to Mendota State Hospital by Judge Brindley after relatives sought examination for her best interests. Doctors Wakefield reported she is insane and should be confined at the county asylum in West Salem. relatives may visit during confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnelia Johnson
Hamilton
West Salem
Wis
State Hospital For the
Mendota
Brindley
Miss Johnson
Saengerfest Now is Made Certainty
The plan proposes to keep a building on the site for five years with rental value used to cover the Board of Trade funds. Mr Willing pledges to pay 1900 down and 1000 yearly for five years for the use of the building and to convert it into a roller rink. If a property owner refuses the five year occupancy, Willing would rent and tear down, later buying the building after five years at 6 percent interest on the advanced funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Seengerfest Association
Willing
Operation saves Consultive's life in lung surgery breakthrough
London reports a woman with advanced tuberculosis underwent a radical operation removing diseased lung tissue after opening the back and removing ribs. Surgeons used a special instrument to halt blood flow from the lungs, enabling the patient to recover rather than die. The case marks a triumph of theory over practice in thoracic science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hearing Set on La Crosse Street Car Case Tuesday
The preliminary hearing on Senator Thomas Morris's bid for improved service lower fares and cleaner cars on La Crosse City Railway lines opens in Madison Wisconsin with Morris appearing in person and B E Edwards company president and stockholders expected to attend The commission may decide where the full investigation will be held La Crosse or Madison The main battle will come later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
Eau Claire May Accept Offer From League Head
Mr. Elliott believes President Moll has made Eau Claire a flattering offer for their franchise and may be accepted. The Rockford team seeks entry to the league and is ready to meet the offered price. Moll will return home and call the January state meeting to prepare two 1908 season schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
la Crosse Baseball Association
Moll
Eau Claire
Rockford
W.l
Cudahy Takes Over La Crosse Meat Market
The Cudahy Packing company of Milwaukee has purchased Ernest Fritz’s meat market at 214 South Third street and will open a retail market in La Crosse. Possession is set for Saturday January 18. Fritz will retire from meat processing and stay in sausage making at 313 Pearl street.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Ernest Fritz
South Third Street
la Crosse
Cudahy Company
Wisconsin
Fritz
Pearl Street
Cudahy
Madison
Portage
Noisy chess in a noiseless room under Riverside Drive
New York reports a soundproof chamber carved from rock beneath a house on Riverside Drive. Built for Isaac L. Rice and his chess hobby, the room keeps out all noise so even thunder cannot reach its occupants. Candles light the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac L. Rice
Mr. Rice
Riverside Drive
Rice
Union Passes Resolution on Clemens Family Tragedy
The Pastor's union approved a sympathy resolution for Rev. J. J. Clemens of the English Lutheran church of the Holy Trinity after his wife died. The Rev. Clemens is a union member. The paper titled The New Theology by Rev. W. D. Thomas was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Clemens
Mr. Clemens
W. D. Thomas
Sunday Converts Labor Chief at Bloomington Meeting
At a Sunday afternoon gathering led by Evangelist William Sunday in Bloomington, John B. Lennon, national treasurer of the AFL, and international secretary for the Journeyman Tailors Union of North America, was among about a hundred converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
William Sunday
John B. Lennon
American Federation of Labor
Lennon
Journeyman Tailors’ Union of North America
Motor Boat Co Buys 17-Mile-Per-Hour Launch At Show
Louis Kenyon, upholsterer of 610 Main Street, bought a 30 foot Wecker Boat Company launch at the Chicago motor boat show. The 1908 type features an automobile governing unit controlled by the steering wheel and a 15 horsepower Ferro engine with 17 mph speed. He also landed cushions and tops contracts for Pope Boat Co of Fond du Lac and Wecker Boat Co, Chicago, and plans a spring plant expansion to meet orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kenyon
Main Street
Chicago
Kenyon
Wecker Boat Company
Pope Boat Company
Fond du Lac
Science Advances in Animal Transplants at Rockefeller Institute
The article reports on kidney and arterial transplants between animals at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Fifteen cats received kidneys from donors but none survived beyond forty six days. The piece notes potential human applications for aneurysm and arterial disease but questions ultimate efficacy and broader use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Institute
Three Men Reach the Century Mark in South Bend
Muskegon county, Michigan, has three residents turning 100 this month. Daniels McPhail, G. Ruggles, and Patrick P. Bogie are the celebrants. Bogie can read without glasses and enjoys hearty meals like his grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbend
Ind
Muskegon County
Mich
Daniels McPhail
G. Ruggles
Patrick P. Bogie
Aldermanalleged Beggar-Arrest Leads to Adjournment
Jack McClain an itinerant beggar was arraigned before Judge Brindley on a vagrancy charge filed by Alderman Peter Muenzenberger. McClain denied it and secured an adjournment until Wednesday. Muenzenberger says McLain was drunk begging for money for drinks on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McClain
Brindley
Peter Muenzenberger
McCain
Muenzenberger
McLain
Funeral for Joseph Monti Held at St Marys Church
The funeral of Joseph P. Monti was held at 11 a.m. today from St Marys Church with Rev Mgr Philip Kraemer officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. funeral delayed by a late Southeastern train bringing many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Monti
St. Mary’s
Mgr
Philip Kraemer
Raid closes poker game at Bankable cigar store
Wa Law Indiana officers raided the Bankable cigar store in the early hours Sunday and found a poker game in progress. Gambling paraphernalia was confiscated and twenty affidavits will be filed Monday against players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Law
Ind
Weighmaster Gus Carl Heads to Prairie du Chien Sanatorium
Gus Carl, weighmaster at the city scales, departed this morning for Prairie du Chien to seek treatment for rheumatism at the local sanitarium. He has been confined to his home for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Carl
City Scales
Prairie du Chien
Mr. Carl
People’s Sunday School Formed In La Crosse
A large crowd attended the first meeting at Elks hall linking Fourth and Main, forming The People’s Sunday School. Mrs Catherine McFarlin elected president with Miss Jessie Holmes secretary and Miss Irene Reese treasurer. Instructors named for Kindergarten Young People and Adults. meetings set for every Sunday at 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McFarlin
Elks Old
McFarlin
People’s Sunday School
Jessie Holmes
Irene Reese
Dewitt Reese
Harriet Tup
Reba Smith
la Crosse
Rev Connor to Conduct Obsequies for Christopher Connors
The body of Christopher Connors arrived in La Crosse at 12 30 PM from Spokane via the Burlington route. It was taken to 403 South Ninth street to lie in state until tomorrow morning. The funeral will be at 9 AM tomorrow from St Marys church with Rev Father W O Connors, the deceased’s brother, presiding, and interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Connors
la Crosse
Burlington
Spokane
South Ninth Street
St. Mary’s Church
W. O. Connors
Emma Verich of Tomah Visits City Friends Sunday
Miss Emma Verich of Tomah Wisconsin spent Sunday in the city with friends and relatives enjoying a day of social visits and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Verich
Tomah
Wis
Cordelia Objects to Notion of Stingy Men
A reader argues that a man can keep troubles private without being stingy, contending privacy does not prove selfishness and defending personal discretion in handling difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia
Judge Tuthill Reappointed Cook County Juvenile Court Leader
Judge Richard Stanley Tuthill of Chicago, recently reap pointed to head the Cook County Juvenile Court, helped organize the branch when created in 1899 and serves two days weekly. Born November 10, 1841 in Jackson County, Ill., he studied at Middlebury College and served in the Union Army under Gen. Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stanley Tuthill
Chicago
Cook County
Circuit Court
Judge Tuthill
Jackson County
Ill
Middlebury College
Vermont
Logan
Army of Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
President Grant
Midnight False Fire Alarms Alarm City Delays
The fire department answered two false alarms last night at 11 30 and midnight from Tenth and Farnam and Thirteenth and Adams. Police have no suspect and will investigate. A 6 15 a m alarm to Hir am Goddard home on South Seventh street found a chimne y fire with no damage. Chief Bradfield denounces the midnight pranks.
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Tenth
Farnam Streets
Thirteenth
Adams Streets
Hiram Goddard
South Seventh Street
Bradfield
Local Social Notes Highlight Dakota Visitors
Mrs. Leonard Helsaple and her son visit Dakota. Mrs. H F Stryker of Minneapolis visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C H Workman. Mrs. Marion Miller of Richmond stops by. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. John Haarstad. Mrs. Conklin of Milwaukee is mentioned in town notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Helsaple and Son
H. F. Stryker
Minneapolis
C. H. Workman
Marion Miller
Richmond
Ladies’ Aid
John Haarstad
Conklin
Milwaukee
Wis
Visitation Notes Highlight Local Ladies Visits
Miss Alice Smith and Mrs. Wallace Cameron with her La Crosse son visited Tuesday. Anna Synder teaches primary in Mrs. Miller's absence. Margie and Grace Snyder of Wilton Wis visit sister Mrs. Calvin Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Harrington
Alice Smith
Wallace Cameron
la Crosse
Anna Synder
Miller
Margie
Grace Synder
Wilton
Wis
Calvin Grant
Masonic Hall Association Elects Officers and Directors
The Masonic Temple Association held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple on Saturday evening. Directors for the ensuing year were elected, followed by the election of officers F. L. Page as president, William Torrance as vice president and treasurer, and W. S. Woods as secretary. Routine business was then conducted and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall Association
Masonic Temple
F. L. Page
William Torrance
W.S. Woods
For Rent and Sale Classifieds Framed in Short Notices
Too late to classify for rent four rooms at 508 No 8th. Singer store at 108 No 3rd. Rent well furnished rooms at 236 So 17th St with city heat. House at foot of 7th St $5 per month. Good second hand sewing machines for sale from $5. Call address not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Store
7Th St
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W.indianapolis
the Bowens
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Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Elliott- Loeffler
S.J. de Ranitz & Co
Rollister
Rocky Mountain
Genuice
Hollister Dove Company
C. B. Stevens
Optician
ILLAN
J. W. Lawrence
Jay Sis
Martinique
Herald Square
William Taylor & Anc
Alze
Saengerfelt
Consultive
Mr. Elliott
League
UNION
Sunday
Main ST
Main St. LaCrosse
Contracts Motor Boat CO. Supplies
Man
Joseph Monti
NEW
Connor
Richard Tuthill
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
State Bank OF
U. S
Ass’t
Batavian National Bank
B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
Dakota, Minn
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