Drowned Boy Joseph Lieser In River Near Isle La Plume
Joseph Lieser fourteen year old son of Mrs Philip Lieser of 107 South Second street drowned while bathing in a slough below Isle La Plume bridge near the main river channel. His body was recovered within an hour by Edward Joffman a fisherman after companions cried out and the shirt torn about his leg suggested the accident. The body was brought to the boy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lieser
Philip Lieser
South Second Street
Isle la Plume Bridge
Young Lieser
Lieser
Edward Joffman
Cured Maniac Threatens Family Near South Ninth
A paroled inmate George Johnson from West Salem asylum threatened to kill his family with an axe on South Ninth street. He had been at Mendota hospital then West Salem, released after apparent improvement, but was returned to West Salem after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ninth Street
George Johnson
West Salem Insane Asylum
Johnson
Mendota Hospital
Salem Institution
Gullickson
West Salem Asylum
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor Adopts Officers
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor met in Madison and adjourned sine die after selecting Racine as next year’s meeting site. Officers elected include State Organizer Frank Weber and Secretary Treasurer Fred Brockhausen both from Milwaukee, with an Executive Committee listing Milwaukee Madison Green Bay and Ashland members. Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee named delegate to the American Federation of Labor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Madison
Frank Weber
Milwaukee
Fred Brockhausen
J. J. Hanley
Walter S. Fisher
Donald Logan
J. H. Carney
Green Bay
Frank Gauthier
Ashland
Weber
Brockhausen
Berger
Victor L. Berger
Theerican Federation of Labor
Gov. Davidson
Waukesha
Col. Munson
Mrs Rand to entertain Ladies Society at Trinity Lutheran
Mrs G Rand will entertain the Ladies society of Trinity Lutheran church on Avon street Tuesday afternoon in the church parlors. The event hosts and venue named, with timing noted for a neighborly church gathering.
Champs Endure Struggles While Contenders Rally Focused on Pennant Race
The Wisconsin State League reports the Champs fighting through injuries to Mednytzky Geyer and Vogt with strong pitching as Geyer and Mednytzky return. Fans cheer losses as Freeport falters and La Crosse Freeport Oshkosh battle for first as league financial woes loom and towns sustain baseball for regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mednytzky
Geyer
Vogt
Hawley
Freeport
la Crosse
Treasuries
Wausau
Oshkosh
O&khosh
Green Bay
Boating Party Aboard the Gallardo
A party of six guests entertained yesterday by W W Cargill on his steamer Gallardo sailed from the foot of Main Street around 10 AM. They went up to Dakota where dinner was served and returned about 9 PM. Passengers included E S Bristol W B Gelinge J H McMillan J A Jordan J H Heland D Cunningham and W W Cargill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cargill
E. S. Bristol
W. B. Gelinge
J. H. McMillan
J. A. Jordan
J. H. Heland
D. Cunningham
Mlain Street
Dakota
Train collision blocks Milwaukee line. delays passeng ers
A head on collision on the Dubuque division of the Milwaukee road blocked the main line Saturday afternoon for several hours. Passenger train No. 25 bound from the south and due at 4 55 arrived over three hours late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Milwaukee Road
Frohsinn Goes to Fest Alone
The Frohsinn Singing society will be the only La Crosse representative at Saengerfest in St. Paul. About forty La Crosse members depart on the Burlington train at 9 o clock Thursday morning with banners reading Frohsinn La Crosse Wis. displayed from the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frohsinn Singing Society
la Crosse
St. Paul
Burlington
Frohsinn
Wis
Robbery Reported by Local Hotel Waitress
Miss Nellie Vero, a hotel waitress, reported a theft of $20 in valuables from her room at 119 South Second Street. A search warrant for a neighborhood woman failed to yield results as the thief remains unidentified. Missing items include one silk underskirt a white waist and $4.75 in cash.
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South Second Street
Nellie Vero
Pioneer farmer Frank Brand Dies at 65 in Trempealeau
Frank Brand, longtime Trempealeau farmer and early settler, died Saturday afternoon at age 65 after a retired life. He was known widely in western Wisconsin and left considerable wealth. The funeral will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at the Trempealeau M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brand
Trempealeau
Brand
Trempealeau M. E
Behncke and Siewert End Quiet Campbell Wedding
Henry Behncke of Campbell and Mary Siewert of North Side were married Saturday at eight by Rev. G. M. Thurow of Avon Street German Lutheran church. The ceremony was intimate with a small gathering of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Behncke
Campbell
Mary Siewert
North Side
G. M. Thurow
Avon Street
City News Wir ing Experts 227 Main
Miss Edna Branger of La Crosse visits Gilmanton while Miss Edna Walier calls on Viroqua. Local residents travel to Winona. Keefe Conservatory fall term begins Sept 4 1906 with voice piano violin and orchestral studies offered at reduced rates. Camping trips steamer excursions and river traffic noted plus local business ads and naturalization date set.
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Edna Branger
la Crosse
Gilmanton
Edna Walier
Viroqua
Ellen Ferris
Caledonia
W. F. Wolfe
Appleton
Clara Brwn
Chicago
G. W. Bunge
Lion
Quincy
Judge Fruit
Fountain City
Winona
Cmne
Perry Shrake
Galesville
T. J. Jones
van Sant
F. G. Davis
Macon
N. C
U. S
F. W. Caswell
Decorah
F. J. Adams
Della
C. A. Pomper
Rochester
A. P. Kelley
Hookah
Keefe Business College
Marie Johnson
Modena
J.S. Gedney
J. S. Loch
C. S. Thompson
Onalaska
United States Civil Service Announces Multiple Examinations
The United States civil service commission announces exams on August 8 for a fish culturist in the bureau of fisheries with salaries from 540 to 900 dollars per year. Tests occur in Appleton Ashland Chippewa Falls La Crosse Madison Marinette and Milwaukee. Another exam on August 22 for an examiner in the customs service in Chicago Illinois pays 1600 dollars yearly with tests in the same Wisconsin cities. The commission also lists exams for Philippine service teachers and clerks with limited eligibility for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Fisheries
Appleton
Ashland
Chippewa Falls
la Crosse
Madison
Marinette
Milwaukee
Customs Service
Chicago
Ill
Marrinette
Esch on Rate Bill Pen Gift From President Roosevelt
Congressman John J. Esch recalls the signing pen sent by President Roosevelt for the rate regulation bill. He credits his early efforts in expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission and notes the pen’s value to the La Crosse representative as a memento of the bill’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Esch
Roosevelt
Mr. Esch
Commerce Commission
Committee On Foreign and Iterstate Commerce
Commission
Milwaukee youths released on bail in yacht theft case
Byron Russell of this city and two other boys who stole the yacht Vagabond at Milwaukee and ran her to Detroit before capture have been released on bail. The case may be settled out of court with restitution to the owners, the parents of the boys willing to make payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Russell
Milwaukee
Detroit
Mich
Young's Pink Powders Cited as Cure Promised
Advert says do not endure it and claims Young's Pink Powders will cure it available in 10 and 25 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
G A R Encampment Special Rates to Minneapolis
G A R encampment in Minneapolis from August 15 to 18 offers special low rates. $3.50 fare from La Crosse to Minneapolis and return on August 11 12 and 13 via the North-Western line. Direct route splendid train service fast schedules and special G A R trains. For dates of sale and details contact Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Minneapolis
Minn
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Yellowstone Park Tour From Chicago by Union Pacific Line
All expense tour to Yellowstone Park departs Chicago August 4 under the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern line. Initial cost covers all expenses including hotels and trains. Arrangements for baggage and schedules are made in advance. For itineraries contact S A Hutchinson manager 212 Clark Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
S. A. Hutchinson
Clark Street
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Fancy Elberta
John C. Burns
C. Vollenweider
LA Crescent
Champs
Cullon DI Ins
Stick Pins
Beauty
Irvine
Main Street
Oui Saugaid
Irenpealeal Paneer
Behncke - Siewert
City News
N. E. Shiber
New Lisbon
George Powell
Lizzie Gardner
L. Railing
Brownsville
Rutledge
Iis
Will Powell
T. C. Horn
Clinton
Olaf Thompson
Lanesboro
H. Henderson
O. L. Tambury
L. E. Rausche
Galena
Chaoond
Green Island
E. C. Raymond
South Eighth Street
A. E. Ace
Albert Lea
J. Rige
Tnah
James Durland
Wilbur Hollcomb
Austin Cargill
Willis Dowd
Myron Savage
Roger Murriel
Cora Schultz
Lilah Derr
Giles Doud
Alfred Mueller
Parmlee Smith
Earl Pryor
Willis Doud
Lytle
Main
W. T. Irvine
Main ST
Esch
G. A
F. J. Kaeppler Grocery
Pine Street
J. F. Thompson
Barron Building
Wisconsin
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