Shonts Gowns In Customs Raid Overlapping Wardrobe Debacle
Theodore P. Shonts facing customs scrutiny after a house search turned up undeclared gowns valued at about 1500 dollars. Inspectors cataloged dresses bought abroad with possible duties of 300 to 500 dollars, with decision hinging on Secretary Cortelyou.
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Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States Customs Authorities
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Fowler
Johnson
Mr. Shonts
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Cortelyou
Fair Re Elect Old Directors Backing From State Aid
The article notes continued efforts to re elect old fair directors with belief that state aid will help. It reports a $400.75 shortfall in entrance money from horsemen, expected to be recouped as no-shows are charged by the American Trotting Association which provided $700 to the local fair last year and $1,100 the year prior. Donations are mentioned.
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American
Street
W. S. Cargill
Spence
Humane Society Holds Meeting and Full Report
The regular monthly meeting of the Humane Society heard acting humane agent Sol Burdick report: visits 79, complaints 115, meals served 3, horse work and clothing aid totals, and donations from Chicago cattle groups and local supporters. Officers discussed budget, band costs, and grounds condition, noting improvements since 1901 and reductions in expenses for this year.
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The
Humane Society
Sol. Burdick
C. H. Berry
Burdick
J. J. Clements
English Lutheran Church
Wisconsin
International Tuberculosis Commission
A Man Can Excuse Meanness In Himself
A reader notes a paradox in human nature describing how a person can tolerate his own cruelty yet loathe it in others, highlighting self awareness and hypocrisy.
Wanted Retoucher and Janitress in La Crosse Listings
Classified notices advertise a retoucher at De Luxe Studio near Lyric Theatre offering ready service and lower prices for goods. A janitress is sought to care for a private office building with full-time hours and monthly salary. Also a Fiat 3:32 Pearl St rental is listed.
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de Luxe
Lyric Theatre
Main Street
la Crosse
L. Tribune
La Crosse Plans 1908 Street Paving Mix
Four committees met in a mayoral session to discuss street improvements for 1908. The plan calls for Vine and Fifth streets to receive brick and macadam paving with sections on Sixth and Charles streets also slated for macadam. Officials urge coordinating water and sewer work to avoid tearing up newly paved streets.
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Star Chamber
Board of Public Works
Kellar
Hirscheimer
Houska
Goddard
la Crosse
Vine Street
Sixth
West Avenue
Fifth Street
State Street
Jackson
Mormon Coulee Road
Charles Street
Clinton
Gillette Street
Third Wisconsin National Guard Regiment to Attend Fort Benjamin Harrison Maneuvers
The Third Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard has been chosen to participate in army maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis from September 21 to 30. Col. Orlando Holway leads the regiment, with units in La Crosse Neillsville Superior Menominee Wausau Portage Eau Claire Mauston and Hudson. New Springfield rifles will be issued February 16 replacing Krag Jorgensen, while olive drab uniforms arrive later this year. The annual state guard inspection starts March 9, with Gen. Charles King likely to inspect as in the past.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Orlando Holway
Adjt
G. R. Boardman
Eau Claire
Mauston
Hudson
National Guard
Boardman
State Guard
Charles King
Holtzhammer Nets Major Mississippi River Haul
George Holtzhammer of 1935 Mormon Coulee road fished a 600 foot seine below the Root river confluence to haul an estimated 25 000 to 30 000 pounds of buffalo and carp in the Mississippi River. The catch will be sold in the east with buffalo and carp fetching rising prices while the lot is sold to Meyer Ehrlich of 1106 Pine street. City Treasurer G W Young is ill with mumps.
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Root
Mississippi
George Holtzhammer
Mormon Coulee Road
New York
Mr. Holtzhammer
Meyer Ehrlich
Pine Street
Brownsville
Town exhibition board approves 2500 for roof and ads
The group favored a 2500 subscription fund for the exhibition building roof and advertising. C F Klein urged 2000 then 2500 with unanimous passage, criticizing outside advertising costs and noting wages were charged separately. Secretary Van Auken blamed solicitations for positions and railroad fare issues hindered attendance from outside towns.
Well Known Dakota Woman Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Mary McKown wife of Samuel McKown well known in Mormon Coulee Dakota Minn died at her home last evening after a brief illness with complications. Born in Middlebury Vermont June 10 1828 she married in 1854 and moved west living on a Mormon Coulee farm before moving to Dakota nine years ago Surviving are her husband and four children Alfred of Dakota Albert of Pipestone Myron H of San Francisco and William K of Dakota Funeral services will be held at the Dakota church Thursday at 1030 a m with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery La Crosse to Milwaukee train about noon
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Minn
Mary
Samuel McKown
Mormon Coulee
Alfred
Albert
Pipestone
Myron H
San Francisco
William K
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Oak Grove Cemetery
Olson Case Before Jury in Burglary Trial
The case against Alfred Olson charged with burglarizing Viet Salem Cash Trading association on December 19 was given to the jury at 2:30 pm. District Attorney Bosshard and defense attorney O R Skaar debated the prosecution’s case while Skaar labeled the witness Gorman M Gorman a liar and questioned his credibility.
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Alfred Olson
Viet Salem Cash Trading Association
Olson
Bosshard
Judge Fruit
O. R. Skaar
Skaar
Gorman M. Gorman
Old Corporation Re Elects Heads At Annual Meeting
At the La Crosse Black River Falls Railway annual meeting held at Mills Tourtellotte’s office yesterday afternoon the officers were re elected. President Mills Tourtellotte Vice president Henry Gund Secretary H J Hirshheimer Treasurer F P Hixon The board of directors includes L C Colman A Hirshheimer S Y Hyde Henry A Salzer K A Copeland and H A Bright of Black River Falls.
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la Crosse Black River Falls Railway Company
Mills Tourtellotte
Henry Gund
H. J. Hirshheimer
F. P. Hixon
L. C. Colman
A. Hirshheimer
S. Y. Hyde
Henry A. Salzer
K. A. Copeland
H. A. Bright
Black River Falls
Miss Guillaume Weds Fred Freimark in Quiet Parsonage Ceremony
Yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's parsonage Miss Katherine Guillaume married Fred Freimark of Dakota Minnesota. Rev. G Sluyter officiated. The event was small with close relatives and friends. The bride is daughter of Mrs Guillaume the florist. They will reside at Dakota.
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St. Joseph's Parsonage
Katherine Guillaume
Fred Freimark
Dakota
Minn
Rev. G. Sluyter
Mr. Freimark
Miss Guillaume
Hospital Adds Eight Cases As Enrick Hendrickson Treated
Master Enrick Hendrickson of Spring Grove was removed to La Crosse Lutheran hospital this morning for treatment. Eight cases were brought to the hospital today.
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Enrick Hendrickson
Spring Grove
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Treasures in Our American Forests and Dr Pierce Remedies
An article extols American forests for medicinal roots and promotes Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY remedies the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. It claims blood purification cures many diseases and touts All Healing Salve for sores, with instructions to mail 50 cents for the salve and mentions pleasant pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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