Shea Sentenced to Sing Sing for Vicious Assault
Cornelius, former president of the In trata Teamsters union, was sentenced by Judge Foster to not less than five nor more than twenty-five years in Sing Sing. Shea was found guilty of assault with intent to murder for stabbing Walsh twenty-seven times with a jackknife. The judge labeled him a brute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius
Intrata Teamsters’ Union
Friad Eee
Bag Sing
Foster
Shea
Insi
Te W Walsh
Foster Geclareg
New Pop Leads Personal Notes In July Column
Dr W J Phillips returns from Coon Valley on professional business Dr W M Colleran travels by auto to Chicago. Isle La Plume fire under control as city crews and Acting Mayor Rose push rapid progress locals foresee quick cleanup. Several locals travel Bus and business trips while park work continues Eight teams twenty men on park improvements river traffic cautious amid sandbars. Roy Pendleton opens barber shop in Onalaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Volz
W. J. Phillips
Coon Valley
W. M. Colleran
Chicago
Winona Grocers’ & Butchers
Santa Claus
la Crosse
Girls
Ten
Isle la Plume
Rose
Joseph K. Kidder
Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee
J. F. Lapitz
Cc. K. Harrison
West Avenue South
Minneapolis
A. Hirshheimer
C. W. Dickenson
Mr. Dickenson
Ohio
Canada
New York
F. E. Davis
M. H. Davis
Lewis
Plow Company
George W.bunge
Britzen
Minn
Keefe
Rushford
State Street
Dr. Williams
Vienna
Gateway City
Trfv
Esther Westbrook
Dana
Ind
Mississippi
A. B. Morris
William Lyman
J. W. Frederickson
H. M. Curtis
W. B. Ryan
Madison
Stoddard
Will Powell
E. C. Turner
Chippewa Falls
J. B. Payne
St. Paul
Ella Sagen
Galesville
S. A. Smith
Sparta
J. Henry Bennet
C. M. Butts, Jr
Viroqua
John Weisman
John Seitz
Cashton
George Powell
Cremer
Annabelle
Mary Buck
St. Francis Hospital
Lanesboro
W. W
Roy Pendleton
Onalaska
Harp Solo Spotlight At Mrs Funke's Reception
Mrs William H Funke hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering honoring Miss Warfel of Lancaster Pa and Miss Hoffman and Miss Graf of Milwaukee The highlight was Miss Warfels harp solos noted for depth rich tone and perfect control The dining room featured sweet peas and maiden hair ferns A four course dinner followed Friday afternoon Mrs Elizabeth Funke hosted a small group where Miss Warfel again performed harp selections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Funke
Warfel
Lancaster
Hoffman
Graf
Milwaukee
Miss Warfel
Joseph B. Funke
R. R. Schaettle
Margaret Tausche
Marie Schaettle
Elizabeth Funke
W. H. Funke
Menace to Organized Labor Orator Firestorm
A hostile blast targets a speaker who derides unions and accuses him of harming honest workers. The confrontation frames a clash between labor leadership and the public, portraying the critic as a danger to unions and the community.
Delay in taking Foley's Kidney Remedy warning
The notice warns that delaying Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache or kidney and bladder trouble worsens the condition and makes cure harder. It urges starting treatment today to recover sooner, signed by O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Engineer Burned Opening Furnace Door at Segelke Kohn Plant
William Thiel of 208 South Fifth street was severely burned on the arms and face Thursday when a rush of flame erupted as he opened the furnace door at the Segelke Kohn haus plant where he serves as engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thiel
South Fifth Street
Segelke-Kohnhaus Plant
Neighborhood Coffee Honors Miss Corinne Taylor
Mrs R H Wesson hosted a neighborhood coffee Tuesday afternoon for her sister Miss Corinne Taylor of Chicago. Guests included Mesdames F Holbrook A C Millington Gertrude Harrison Frank Cook Will Batchelder Geo Schweizer Josephine Jones C A Olberg and Miss Harriet Batchelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wesson
Corinne Taylor
Chicago
Mesdames F. Holbrook
A. C. Millington
Gertrude Harrison
Frank Cook
Will Batchelder
Geo. Schweizer
Josephine Jones
C. A. Olberg
Harriet Batchelder
Miss Harriet Ray Hosts Coffee for Miss Katherine Willoughby
Friday afternoon Miss Harriet Ray entertained at a coffee in honor of Miss Katherine Willoughby of Minneapolis. The guests included Misses Agnes Hayes Beth Ryan Ruth Leissring Ethel Osberg Dolly Tisdale Stella Hyde Ruth Helen Vance and Blanche Viets of West Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ray
Harriet Ray
Katherine Willoughby
Minneapolis
Agnes Hayes
Beth Ryan
Ruth Leissring
Ethel Osberg
Dolly Tisdale
Stella Hyde
Ruth
Helen Vance
Blanche Viets
West Salem
Dinner Honors Milwaukee Guests at Bob White Cottage
Mr and Mrs William Doerfieger hosted a Tuesday dinner at the Bob White cottage honoring their guests Mr and Mrs Robert Brink of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doerfieger
Bob White
Robert Brink
Milwaukee
Mrs Hiram Goddard’s Party Motors to Minneapolis
Mrs Hiram Goddard and party have motored to Minneapolis and will tour the lakes while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Goddard
Minneapolis
Lakes
Drive to West Salem Party Dines at Cronks
A happy crowd of young people traveled to West Salem on Thursday and enjoyed a meal at Cronks. The party included Misses Katherine Willoughby Ethel Osberg Dolly Tisdale Margery Taylor Harriet Ray Agnes Hayes and Ruth Leissring with Mrs Tisdale as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Cronks
Katherine Willoughby
Ethel Osberg
Dolly Tisdale
Margery Taylor
Harriet Ray
Agnes Hayes
Seth Ryan
Ruth Leissring
Mrs. Tisdale
Miss Olberg Hosts Tea Honoring Katherine Willoughby
Miss Ethel Olberg entertained this afternoon with a coffee in honor of Katherine Willoughby. Guests included Misses Katherine Willoughby, Agnes Hayes, Beth Ryan, Blanche Viets, Georgine Young, Mabel Byrne, Harriet Ray, Ruth Leissring, Dolly Tisdale, Margery Taylor, and Stella Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Olberg
Ethel Olberg
Katherine Willoughby
Agnes Hayes
Beth Ryan
Blanche Viets
Georgine Young
Mabel Byrne
Harriet Ray
Ruth Leissring
Dolly Tisdale
Margery Taylor
Stella Hyde
Pleasant birthday surprise for Dorothy Hixon
Miss Dorothy Hixon celebrated her seven teenth birthday with friends at the Country club. They played tennis in the morning and afternoon, dined at Mrs. F. P. Hixon's shelter overlooking the golf grounds, and enjoyed another meal. A pearl necklace from her grandmother, Mrs. G. C. Hixon, was among the gifts. Attending were Laura Cunningham, Margery Gordon, Josephine Traer, and Ellen Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hixon
F. P. Hixon
G. C. Hixon
Laura Cunningham
Margery Gordon
Josephine Traer
Ellen Hixon
Engagement Announced for Marie Adelaide Eldred
A society note confirms the engagement of Marie Adelaide, daughter of the host family, to Arthur Gordon Eldred of Warren, Pennsylvania, signaling a forthcoming wedding and continuation of prominent local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounce
Marie Adelaide
Arthur Gordon Eldred
Warren, Pa
Golfers arrive for Brittingham Hixon Cup at Country Club
Yesterday 16 Madison players joined the Brittingham Hixon Cup at the Country Club for the third year. Participants listed include Sam T. Swansen John Gunde Louis McL Hobbins Fred M. Brown F M Wooton George E. Gary Dr. D P Wheeler Max Mason John Main W B Roys A G Schmedeman Victor Leuher Joseph E Davis A W Fessler Harry Moreley and Harry Buller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Sam T. Swansen
John Gunde
Louis McL. Hobbins
Fred M. Brown
F. M. Wooton
George E. Gary
D. P. Wheeler
Max Mason
John Main
W. B. Roys
A. G. Schmedeman
Victor
Reception for Furbers Honors Newlyweds
Mr. and Mrs. L Shackley hosted a pleasant reception at their home for Mr. and Mrs. James Furber, recently married. About thirty guests attended, including the groom’s parents from Minneapolis. Mrs. Furber wore a green chiffon silk gown with Venetian lace trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furbers
Furber
Launch Ride and Picnic Honor San Francisco Pair
Mr and Mrs George Burton hosted a launch ride and picnic yesterday in honor of Mr and Mrs William Brindley of San Francisco. Guests enjoyed the outing and the hospitality extended by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burton
William Brindley
San Francisco
Lightest Truss Demonstration at Beysclag Drug Store
Beysclag's Drug Store at 503 Main St in La Crosse offers a display of the lightest truss on the market. A silver wire pad and strap mimic the hand to hold the rupture, with customers invited to try it free before purchasing for $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
la Crosse
Wis
W. T. Trvine
Agency
Portrait of the Brindley Group and Companions
The party included Messrs John Brindley ae Heath J J Ablett Charles Cone J Fel ber F H Holbrook L O Colman and Miss Jennie Brindley the Misses Holbrook Miss Freda Michel and Mr Jessie Higbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brindley
Ae Heath
J. J. Ablett
Charles Cone
J. Felber
F. H. Holbrook
L. O. Colman
Jennie Brindley
Holbrook
Freda Michel
Jessie Higbee
Coffee social and visits span local society pages
Mr. George Bradish hosts a Friday coffee for about fifty guests with Mrs. Bradish staging a second gathering that week. Local residents return from Chicago and New York engagements while others visit relatives and attend church events across Milwaukee, Onalaska, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bradish
Notaries Under Scrutiny Over Frequent Mistakes
Registrar in Probate John Costley cites need for civil service exams for notaries. He recalls returns from New York lacking a seal and a prior document with three signatures attested by different notaries. He notes recurring errors and odd combinations of signatures and seals in probate documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costley
New York
Costley
Fire damages Michel Cooperage workshop
A fire last night damaged the Michel company cooper shop with losses estimated at 1,000 to 1,200 dollars. Fire crews from station No 1 accidentally triggered a general alarm while resetting a box, but no injuries were reported. The blaze, likely starting from a key heating machine, was put out within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Shop
Michel Company
Fourth
Division Streets
Parole Granted To Twenty In Wisconsin Prison Hearing
The state board of control of charitable and penal institutions sitting as a board of parole at Waupun prison granted petitions of twenty applicants. Names are not public to avoid prejudicing those released, though more than thirty applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Board of Control of Charitable and Penal Institutions
Waupun
Milwaukee Men Drown In Green Bay Boat Disaster
Two men from Milwaukee died when the gasoline launch Lenora capsized during a Thursday storm near Green Bay Wisconsin. The drowned were Chas Butterworth and J W Priestley. Three Chicago men aboard were rescued: Ernest Kraus Geo Beilfuss and Fred Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Green Bay
Wis
Milwaukee
Chas. Butterworth
J. W. Priestley
Chicago
Ernest Kraus
Geo. Beilfuss
Fred Kline
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Nicholson-Scott CO
John C. Burns
la Crosse Floral Co
KE Cream & Butter Company
the Court House
Vaudeville
Degelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co
W. A. Edwards, M. D
New
Edison and
Victor Records
Andre
Thill-Manning-Whalen Co
Society
J. E. Wheeler
Kodaks
Beysclag’s Drug Store
Arthur Esperson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ellis B. Usher
H. P. Bliss
Thompson
Fountain City
F. H. Hankerson
Jeannette Hankerson
Margery Sill
Mary Gulick Brown
Barbara Brown
City
Cameron
L. H. Dickinson
David Austin
L. J. Sawyer
Winnifred Murdock
Florence Keating
John J. Esch
Esch
Randolph Eldgar
W. R. Sill
Alfred James
Chetek
F. M. Egbert
Ida Aiken
Anna Aiken
Rev
Gamm
Michel Cooperage
Main Street
Mrs
Mabel Scoles
Little Oxford
Quuuu
Fly
Clough & Warren
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