Local notices mix with travel and events in La Crosse
A compilation of society notes and announcements includes a July 4 dance at Linker hall plans for Labor Day services, a Sparta fair set for August 16 to 19, travel updates for Dr J Schleiter and Mr Mrs Dalton, fireworks and paint ads, and various visits, returns, and local happenings around La Crosse Wisconsin with multiple named individuals and businesses.
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Linker Hall
Dr. J. Schleiter
Twin Cities
Household gathering yields prizes for Canan and Byers
Those present were Messrs and Mesdames Fred Stallsmith James Canan Joseph Byers Ed Smith C L Larson James Coughlin William Wash and Mrs C C Pendergast Mrs Canan won the head prize Mrs Byers the foot prize Mr Canan the head prize and Mr Larson the second foot prize followed by refreshments
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Fred Stallsmith
James Canan
Joseph Byers
Ed Smith
C. L. Larson
James Coughlin
William Wash
C. C. Pendergast
Canan
Byers
Larson
Launch Ride Honors Mrs Frank Norbeck Aboard
Yesterday Arthur Espersen hosted a launch ride for Mrs Frank Norbeck and guests. They cruised beyond Dresbach and returned at sunset enjoying a seasonally abundant supper on board. The party included James Taylor F H Hankerson J M Hixon S W Anderson D Cunningham G W Burton E H Colman Mrs W E Sawyer Frances Sill Mrs Norbeck G Van Steenwyk. A second group of twenty visited Dresbach and Riverview in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Espersen
Frank Norbeck
Dresbach
Messrs. and Mesdames
James Taylor
F. H. Hankerson
J. M. Hixon
S. W. Anderson
D. Cunningham
G. W. Burton
E. H. Colman
W. E. Sawyer
Frances Sill
Norbeck
G. van Steenwyk
Riverview
Dinner honors Miss Helen Shepard at country club
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Tiffany hosted a small dinner at the country club for Miss Helen Shepard of Billings Montana. Robert Hixon of Toledo Ohio visits his mother Mrs G C Hixon to attend the Easton Douseman wedding. Mr and Mrs Dave Aller of Chicago and their daughter attend Mrs W A Wiggenhorn. Mrs Aller was formerly Miss Dora Hellfach. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Adolph Bor rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Tiffany
Helen Shepard
Billings
Mont
Robert Hixon
Toledo
Ohio
G. C. Hixon
Easton-Douseman
Dave Aller
Chicago
Aller
W. A. Wiggenhorn
Retail stores to close citywide on July 4th
Announcement states all city retail stores will be closed all day Monday July 4th. The text also contains a stray rhetorical question about immunities and reformers.
W. W Steamer Abandons Trip Due to Low Water
The steamer W. W. leaving Rock Island northbound was forced to abandon its trip because the river water is exceptionally low. Excur sions in the area will be cancelled. W. F. Benton, agent of the Diamond Jo line, denied reports that boat service would end until navigation improves. He said the St. Paul may be delayed, but the Sidney is expected tonight and service will continue despite the low water.
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W. W
Rock Island
W. F. Benton
Diamond Jo Line
St. Paul
Sidney
Refuses Warrant for Boat Thieves
Renters of skiffs complain after District Attorney James Thompson refused to issue a warrant for a man who rented a skiff, kept it days and took it below Brownsville. He says proving intent to steal is impossible. Livery owner fears no protection from thieves. The case may be revisited with the DA.
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James Thompson
Brownsville
White Sox Open New Park In Chicago
Thousands march through Chicago as the White Sox dedicate a new 750000 dollar ball park. The opening game features the St. Louis Browns against the Sox with about 49000 fans expected. guests include Vice President Sherman, Mayor Busse, Garry Herrmann, John T. Brush and Charles W. Murphy.
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Chicago
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Sox
Sherman
Busse
Garry Herrmann
John T. Brush
Charles W. Murphy
Noted preacher to speak at July 4 picnic at Myrick park
The Rev Dr Robi B Condon will be the principal speaker at the big July 4th picnic at Myrick park. J W Young, manager of the Bell Telephone branch, and Mrs Young returned from the Munz and Thwing houseboat trip upstream. Mrs Emil K Fleischer of St Paul is visiting and she will be joined tonight by Mr Fleischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schmidt
Ruth
West Avenue North
Minneapolis
A. & C. Johnson Co
Main
Ray R. Dalton
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Geo. Powell
Trades and Labor Council
la Crosse News Co
Main Street
B. W. Evermann
United States
Homer
Arctic Ice and Fuel Co
Thomas McMullen
State Free Employment Bureau
Will Powell
G. H.warninger
Europe
Oscar Doering
Old Country
Myrick Park
D. S. Aller
W. A. Wiggenhorn
C. A. Thompson
B. E. Ramseth
Beloit
Wis
Robt. B. Condon
Otto Ruprecht
Lutheran Hospital
Lansing
Emil Kreutz
South Fourth Street
The
Henry Gorder
Spring Grove
Minn
Elatives
Main St
John C. Toeller
Robi. B. Condon
J. W. Young
Bell Telephone Branch
Favored Few and Nation's Wealth Debate Continues
In a political discourse and public addresses, the tariff debate concentrates on rising prices and trust protection. Senator Gore criticizes Aldrich and Cannonism while urging direct voter election of senators and broader patriotism. Dr. A A Willets delivers a sunny lecture on happiness and warns against commercialism.
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Gore
United States
Senator Sotto
Chautauqua Readings and Musical Pleasures Highlight Week
A program of four part songs solos violin solos and readings opens the evening then the Ruthven McDonalds Canadian baritone and his wife perform at the Chautauqua with a second program planned. Ernest Wray Queal speaks on Popular Fallacies and Rev MacCorry presents The Story Beautiful with over one hundred Holy Land views. Saturday morning Mott R Sawyers discusses Love Common Sense and Efficiency with no session on Sunday and the closing Monday morning.
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Ruthven McDonalds
Ernest Wray Queal
Rev. MacCorry
Father MacCorry
Holy Land
Hungarian Orchestra Promises Musical Festival Tomorrow
The Hungarian Orchestra performs tomorrow afternoon as part of a festival the Chautauqua management is proud of. Their programs are class and full of appeal. In the evening they will divide.
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Chautauqua
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Texas
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Ice Cream
Butter Company
M. Hettinger
Majestic Theater
C.B. Stevens
McMillan Building
W. R. Woods
the Mariner Pharmacy
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Exclusive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Nebuer
America
North Side Bottling
Lacrosse, Wis
Skeeters
Skeeterine
FE. M. Young Druggist
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Jeweler
Ball Park
Law of
London
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Joe
la Follette
Mammon
Taft
Cummins
Iowa
Clapp
Minnesota
A. A. Willets
Sunshine
Sunshine” Willets
Willets
Dr. Willets
Durham
Adam
Haberdashery
Gotzian Shoes
la Crosse
Nels Thompson
Winona
Fountain City
Frohsian Singing Society
Kreutz
M’enery
Jared Y. Sanders
Louisiana
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