Personal notices and visits fill La Crosse city scene
A long list of residents and visitors appears in La Crosse society notes. Mrs. Fred Richardson of Sparta returns home after a visit with Mrs. Oles of Green Bay street while John Heath of Keen Wis visits his niece Mrs. Oles. Others include Gerwitz the jeweler boarding a trip to Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago, and many travelers visiting from Winona Mabel Rockland and Ames. Excursion plans by Caledonia street M E Church and various hospital and business visits are noted throughout.
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Fred Richardson
Sparta
Oles
Green Bay Street
John Heath
Keen
Wis
Gerwitz
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Gateway City
Mabel
Emma _ Bijornstad
Coon Valley
E. D. James
Rockland
Frank Kohn
Winona
George Powell
William Culp
Ben Schoepp
Bessie Hermanson
la Crosse
Willam Collins
Green Bay
W. W
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church
F. H. Schoefield
Clara Senn
Bush Valley
Margaret Senn
Schild
Kunt Olson
Mabel, Minn
Lars Dahl
Prosper
Ethel Reinhoel
Lena Burmeister
Oscar Larsen
J. A. Prestegaaden
South Ridge
Clara Kriese
Union
Tillie Saure
W. D. Case
Spring Grove
Miss Hammer
J. Bangsberg
Child
Olaf Gran
Lillian Herman
Nina Johnson
Fairmont
Grant Ladd
Lansing
Laura Sawyer
Austin
Tina
Hannah Lang
Trempealeau
Emma Giles
Pepin
P. C. Stuchsel
Caledonia
H. McGovern
Spring Valley
Yesteray
Walla Walla Victory Boosts Democratic Hopes
In Walla Walla Washington a mayoral win by Democrat Eugene Tatistic over Republican W P McKean brings jubilation in Fairview. The result, in a Republican stronghold, is touted as a favorable indicator by Democratic leader W H Dunpy and national figures.
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Eugene Tatistic
W. P. McKean
McKean
Taft Republican Club
Bryan
Society line shower honors Miss Lena Sikorski
A line shower was hosted at Miss Lena Sikorski’s home Tuesday night. Attending were Rose Gardner Alvina Gardner Mary Zemlicka Mary Kucera Mary Svec Rose Svec Mary Beranek Anna Soukup Mrs F J Bina and Teresa Sikorski. Guests enjoyed refreshments then games and music until late hour.
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Lena Sikorski
Sally
Rose Gardner
Alvina Gardner
Mary Zemlicka
Mary Kucera
Mary Svec
Rose Svec
Mary Beranek
Anna Soukup
F. J. Bina
Teresa Sikorski
Ladies Enjoy Pleasant Waba sha Excursion on La Crosse
A party of ladies traveled to Waba sha on the steamer La Crosse reporting a delightful trip with pleasant accommodations and meals on board. They visited private homes at their destination and included Mesdames Emma Law Abby Burton J W Skinner William Tarbox Van Steenwyk F J Smith A P Hankerson Frederick Hankerson Emma Fynch. Mr and Mrs S Y Hyde Captain and Mrs S H Moulton joined a Hyde launch trip to Lansing and stayed overnight.
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Wabasha
la Crosse
Mesdames
Emma Law
Abby Burton
J. W. Skinner
William Tarbox
van Steenwyk
F. J. Smith
A. P. Hankerson
Frederick Hankerson
Emma Fynch
S. Y. Hyde
S. H. Moulton
Lansing
Hyde Launch
Bridge Parties At Country Club Highlight Guests And Prizes
Mrs H J Hirshheimer and Mrs F C Sutter hosted a three table bridge party at the Country club with guest of honor Mrs Edgar Martin of Milwaukee and Mrs Karner of Spokane. Prizes went to Mrs Andrew Boyd and Mrs Louis Hirshheimer. Leigh and Ralph Toland hosted a four cover dinner at the Country club with guest Miss Helen Snow. Miss Freda Michel hosted two tables of bridge for Miss Helen Norbeck of Minneapolis and Miss Margaret Marston. Miss Helen Bellevue won the prize.
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H. J. Hirshheimer
F. C. Sutter
Country Club
Edgar Martin
Milwaukee
Karner
Spokane
Andrew Boyd
Louis Hirshheimer
Messrs
Leigh
Ralph Toland
Helen Snow
Viola Poerflinger
Freda Michel
Helen Norbeck
Minneapolis
Margaret Marston
Helen Bellevue
Ringlings Visit Baraboo Family Stops at Local Hotel
Mr and Mrs Charles Ringling and their son traveled from Baraboo to the area and are staying at the Stoddard hotel. Mr N D Allen has departed for Minneapolis. Mrs A C Bangsberg and her children have spent several weeks with Mr C and family.
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Charles Ringling and
Baraboo
Stoddard
N. D. Allen
Minneapolis
A. C. Bangsberg
Mr. C
Social Notes From Viroqua Region Visits and Returns
Miss Helen Snow returns to Sioux Falls after weeks at Mrs F J Toland home, accompanied by Mr Ralph Toland. Miss Louise Wells leaves Cascade Locks Oregon for home, with Miss Mary Evans visiting Mrs Rebecca Thompson. Mrs J E Pitnes of Chicago visits Miss Louise Harrison. Miss Helen Morley of Black River Falls visits local friends. Mr and Mrs A D McNab of Louisville pass through en route to Minnetonka, touring the city. The Beisels head to Manitou. Mrs W W Withee hosts Mrs Guido Bossard of Philadelphia.
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Louise Harrison
Helen Morley
Black River Falls
A. D. McNab
Louisville
Minnetonka
Anna
Margaret Beisel
Manitou
W. W. Withee
Guido Bossard
Philadelphia
Plantation Co Pays Dividend From Forced Sale
In pursuance of a circuit court order Judge Fruit authorized holders of $205,000 in Mexican Plantation bonds to file claims and receive a pro rata share of about $12,000 to $13,000 from the forced sale proceeds. This will be the first and last dividend by the company in seven years.
Dedication at Viroqua Sunday
A special La Crosse train leaves at 9 a m for the dedication of the new Catholic church in Viroqua with Bishop Schwebach officiating. The train returns by 4 p m. Rev A Murphy of La Crosse will preach the sermon and City Attorney John F Doherty will give a short address. St Anne's orphanage girls present an entertainment for excursionists, with hundreds from La Crosse expected.
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la Crosse
Southeastern Road
Viroqua
Schwebach
A. Murphy
John F. Doherty
St. Anne’s
Western Leader Sees Bryan Victory
Mr. Conrad of Great Falls Montana visited City Attorney John F. Doherty W. W. Withee and others in the city discussing the fall election He is considered a leading western Democrat and expressed optimism that Bryan would win if western sentiment reflected the nation, predicting an easy victory in November.
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Conrad
Great Falls
Mont
John F. Doherty
W. W. Withee
Chicago
Bryan
La Crosse Man Granted Full Pharmacist Certificate
John George Howley of La Crosse received a full pharmacist certificate after Board of Pharmacy exams. Charles F. Bassey of Viroqua earned a registered assistant pharmacist certificate.
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State Board of Pharmacy
John George Howley
la Crosse
Charles F. Bassey
Viroqua
Bug Emerging From Shell Astonishes Young Boy
A four year old boy rushes inside yelling that a bug is taking its trousers off. He described seeing the creature emerge from its old shell in the yard prompting concern and surprise from a watching mother.
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Little Jr
Jaekel Attends Chicago Electricians Convention
Edwin H Jaekel electrician son of J D Jaekel grocer travels to Chicago for the Electricians convention. Little Willie Nagel of La Crescent dies after diphtheria complications from a rusty nail poisoning and antitoxin treatment. Dr Egan failed to save him.
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Edwin H. Jaekel
J. D. Jaekel
Chicago
Electricians
Child
Little Willie Nagel
la Crescent
Egan
Insane Wanderer Handed to Viroqua Authorities
A wandering elderly man, deemed insane, was turned over to authorities at the home of Joseph De Verde in Viroqua after saying he escaped from an institution in May. In other local items, five year old Charlie McDaniels suffered a serious accident when a wheel passed over him while on a hay wagon.
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Viroqua
Wis
Genoa
Joseph de Verde
Wisconsin
Charlie McDaniels
E. E. McDaniels
C. J. Smith
Mamie Orum
Oshkosh
Isaac Smith
Alvin Chase
Red Mound
Viroqua Friends
Agnes I. Webster
Aberdeen
S. Dak
F. M. Baker
Martha Rose
la Crosse
Bristow
Oliver Helgeson
Lavina Peterson
Madison
Rena
Wauke
Perfect Fitting Glasses by W T Irvine at 429 Main St
An eye care ad promises to cure dizziness headaches and nervous fatigue caused by faulty eyesight. It claims perfect fitting glasses will remove the defect, improve health, and provide long lasting correction with moderate prices. จ
Affinity Found At His Bedside Sparking Divorce Threat
Elgin dispatch reports Mrs. Clifford Van Buskirk considering divorce after allegedly discovering her husband’s affinity while he was injured in an Elgin hospital. The couple married five years ago in Dwight. Van Buskirk’s La Crosse relatives side with the wife and warn of estrangement.
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Elgin
Ill
the Tribune Today
Clifford van Buskirk
la Crosse
Dwight
van Buskirk
Van Buskirk Family Not Found in City Directories
A city directory check shows no listing for the Van Buskirk family in this city, and telephone directories add no matches, indicating they are not present in local records. No further details are provided regarding surrounding families or potential relocations.
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van Buskirk
Impressive Funeral Held for Albert Platz in La Crosse
The funeral for Albert Platz was held at his home 134 West Avenue South at 3 pm with hundreds in attendance. Rev. Henry Faville led the service, assisted by Rev. S L Mc Kee. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included longtime Platz employees and local figures. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Albert Platz
West Avenue South
la Crosse
Henry Faville
First Congregational Church
S. L. McKee
Presbyterian
Nathan Friend
Mr. Nickles
Chicago
Kiefer
Wausau
William Platz
Hugo Rickeman
Racine
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rev. Faville
William Thiel
S. A. Ricards
Chas. Schaffer
C. Cate
Carl Keller
Ole Swenson
Mr. Platz
Messrs
W. W. Cargill
Leonard Frey
William Luening
N. Haerter
Alfred Harrison
S. Y. Hyde
Death and the afterlife education for Little Newman
Little Newman was told by his mother that after death only the soul goes to heaven. The passage reflects a child’s questions about mortality and the promise of an afterlife as explained to him.
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Little Newman
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