Nearby Cities Towns and Farms News Brief
Mrs. Jos Seigfret recovers from illness while Frank Whitlock returns to Vermont after visiting relatives. Dakota Reds beat P Ridge nine 18 to 6 at Dakota. Henry Sims dies at 73. funeral at Episcopal church with burial in Dakota cemetery. Wm Campbell of Minneapolis in town on business. Mrs Bernie Zicrick travels from Glenco NC for funeral. Calvan Grant sells threshing machine to H Deno Richmond. C & M Rail Road lays concrete walk around depot. Workman suffers lame leg in buggy exit. Augustin Beerwalt breaks ankle on railroad work. Boney Donehower visits from Wilton WI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Seigfret
Frank Whitlock
Vermont
Dakota Reds
P. Ridge
Dakota
Reds
Henry Sims
Episcopal Church
Sims
Wm. Campbell
Minneapolis
Bernie Zicrick
Glenco
N. C
Calvan Grant
H. Deno
Richmond
Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Workman
Augustin Beerwalt
C. E. Wilson
Boney Donehower
Wilton
Wis
Social Notes From Pickwick Minn Talk at La Moille
Mrs F J Willard visited Mrs Jameron in La Moille last Friday. Mrs O C Gross and two children were mentioned in the same social column segment, noting local visits and small gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Willard
Jameron
la Moille
O. C. Gross
Local residents make visits across towns this week
Dren and others traveled to visit relatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Misses Dore Vola Kanah and several Johnston spouses spent time in Winona with cousins while Mrs. J A Johnston and Ralph visited La Crosse. Miss Lizzie Hatch returned from Fargo and Miss Rilla Revoir came home from St Paul for a few days. Farmers report a bountiful hay crop as E G Hazleton moved to Heron Lake for Soo railroad work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
Gross
Waconta
Minn
Dore
Vola Kanah
Winona
J. A. Johnston
Hendricks
Wicconsa
Clara Whitlock
Son Ebert
Whitlock
Mile City
Mont
Lizzie Hatch
Fargo
N. D
Miss Hatch
Fred Gates
Minneapolis
Rilla Revoir
St. Paul
George Hiesman
la Crosse
E. G. Hazleton
Heron Lake
Soo Railroad
Will Luck
Reading
Carah Sweat
Dakota
Geo. Whitlock
Grain growth in stomach causes Sheffield girl death
Doctors report autopsy findings of a rare case in London describing a seed planted grain growing inside a Sheffield girl’s stomach. A fungus root system invaded surrounding organs as oats or barley fed a tiny vegetable parasite that expanded to coconutsized form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sheffield
Motoring Costume Banter Between Two Misses
Miss Jenkins asks about her new motoring outfit while Miss Wilkins compliments the look noting the mask and goggles suit it well. The light exchange centers on fashion and costume accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jenkins
Miss Wilkins
Saengerfest Banners Displayed at Genia Hall
Genia hall hosts Saengerfest banners including silk hand painted pieces, part of a large city collection with about one hundred thirty flags and thousands of cards. La Crosse sees a surge in advertising as visitors mail postals. post office reports unprecedented postcard activity and stamp sales topping $140 in one cent stamps with steady demand thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genia
Ea Society
Utermoehl Considered for Bund Vice President Post
The Bundes president and many friends urge John L. Utermoehl to run for vice president at Sunday's election. He says he will run only if Otto Rowland does not seek re election. Other potential candidates include Theo Behrens Carl Richter and Ferdinand Walter. Omaha Cedar Rapids and Dubuque are mentioned as frontrunners in a three way race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundes
John L. Utermoehl
Utermoehl
The
Bund
Otto Rowland
Rowland
la Crosse
St. Paul
Theo Behrens
Carl Richter
Ferdinand Walter
Chicago
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Thieves Escape on the River Near Milwaukee Depot
Rome Shout woke to two men stealing his watch near the Milwaukee depot. He chased them across tracks to a clump of trees where the watch was dropped. Police trailed to a scow on the river but did not arrest as water pursuit risked danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Shout
Milwaukee
Shaul
Rome
Yolton
La Crosse Stockholders in Chicago Banks
Assessors report lists La Crosse individuals owning bank stock. Commercial National includes Carl Kurtenacker with 30 shares and Henry Gund with 100 shares, plus Thomas Updegraff and George W. Burton with 18 shares each. Continental National shows Mariette van Steenwyk with 40 shares and Mary E. Sawyer with 17 shares and G. van Steenwyk with 20. State of Chicago lists Mrs. Mariette van Steenwyk with 25 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
la Crosse
Commercial National
Carl Kurtenacker
Henry Gund
Thomas Updegraff
George W. Burton
Continental National Bank
Mariette van Steenwyk
Mary E. Sawyer
G. van Steenwyk
State of Chicago
Saengerfest visitors flood La Crosse social scene
Numerous locals and out of town guests converge for the Saengerfest events. Notable names include Dr. Will Powell and J. A. Mills while excursions on the Rutledge attract crowds. Births and visits populate a bustling social note from La Crosse.
Outing Week Ends With Saengerfest Closer In City
Alice Wheeler notes a busy week with circus, dental convention, and saengerfest. The closing musical program is tonight followed by a full day picnic at the fair grounds tomorrow and farewell gatherings. Guests formed new friendships and returns to homes are anticipated amid planned entertainments.
Idle Hours Lake View party chaperoned by Mrs Toeller
Mrs Frank Toeller chaperones a youth party at Idle Hours Lake View summer resort. The group includes Mable Byrne Anasthasia and Genevieve Felzer Georgine Young Ethel Olberg May Phillips and Vance Pooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Toeller
Lake View Summer Resort
Mable Byrne
Anasthasia
Genevieve’ Felzer
Georgine Young
Ethel Olberg
May Phillips
Vance Pooler
Former Local Boy Beardsley Shines as Pianist in Tacoma
Friends report Claude W. Beardsley formerly of this city, now in Tacoma,Washington, has achieved great success as a pianist. A former pupil of Prof. Tippmann, he earned much praise after a recent Temple of Music concert in Tacoma where he was presented with a honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. Beardsley
la Crosse
Tacoma
Wash
Prof
Tippmann
Temple of Music
Engagement of Irene D Hyde to Ray Ruble Announced
The engagement of Miss Irene D. Hyde to Mr. Ray Ruble of Fairmont Minnesota is announced with a wedding planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene D. Hyde
Ray Ruble
Fairmont, Minn
Pasadena reception hosted by Mrs Elsie Gile Scott and Mrs Frank G Tiffany
The principal event of the week was a Wednesday reception at Pasadena hosted by Mrs. Elsie Gile Scott and Mrs. Frank G. Tiffany at Mrs. Scott’s home. The event drew a large, stylish crowd with many elegant outfits and guests looked exceptionally well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gile Scott
Frank G. Tiffany
Pasadena
Picnic Supper Honors St Paul Singers at Pettibone Park
J F Newman of King street hosted a picnic supper at Pettibone park yesterday for a group of St Paul singers. Mrs W W Cole of 91 Ash street Bryn Mawr entertained guests at luncheon in honor of Mrs Frank Winter of La Crosse Wisconsin with garden flowers on the table for six and a box party at the Metropolitan theater in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Newman
King Street
Pettibone Park
St. Paul
Minneapolis Tribune
W. W. Cole
Ash Street
Bryn Mawr
Frank Winter
la Crosse
Wis
Cole
Metropolitan Theater
Afernoon
Winona Trip With Goddard In Thomas Flyer
Thursday Roland Goddard took a party in his Thomas Flyer to Winona and back. The group included Misses Agnes McCord Edna Coren Freda Michel and Messrs Russell James and Thad Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Goddard
Thomas Flyer
Winona
Agnes McCord
Edna Coren
Freda Michel
Messrs
Russell James
Thad Brindley
European gowns draw baroness's blunt verdict in New York
The Baronesse de Bazus formerly Mrs Frank Les lie tears into European gown fashions now in New York describing them as indecent yet admitting some outfits hold appeal. She arrived with only her maid after a two year absence touring London and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baroness de Bazus
Frank Leslie
London
Paris
El-Ko cigar praised by local druggist
A local druggist at 503 Main St. extols the El-Ko as a premier five cent cigar. He claims the blend of mild Havana aroma and Wisconsin tobacco creates a luxury smoke with easy draw and notable quality, urging customers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Wisconsin
Clinging dress sparks debate on taste and artistry
The article notes that French and English women wear a form fitting dress with no skirt, calling it indecent yet artistic for the young and slender. It contrasts fashion abroad with a baroness’s healthful demeanor and her preference for native language amid American society, while praising the Anglo Franco exposition as a drawing card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Paris
Sparta ladies attend Saengerfest in city
A delegation of Sparta ladies led by Mrs. Dr. Stiles Mrs. Ella Newton and Mrs. Merrill visited yesterday for the Saengerfest. Henry L May of St Paul stayed with J F Newman on King street during the event. Miss Sadie Mann has returned to Chicago for work with Marsh Bingham Lumber. Mrs. Van Steenwyk plans a trip to Glencoe then Connecticut. Misses Estelle Mabel Solon Estella Slaven and Cecilia Maloney visit for the Saengerfest. Mrs Gudio Bossard of Philadelphia leaves Monday for a lakes tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Lindevig
Westby
F. J. Bion
Daughters of
Arcadia
Will Powell
Geo. Matthews
Geo. Luetscher
Jack Senty
la Crosse
George Goergen
Freeburg
B. Ebert
Summit
Friends
Saengerfest
Rutledge
Mississippi
Oscar Baum
Redfield Street
Elizabeth Weimuth
la Crosse Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sparta
Dr. Stiles
Ella Newton
Merrill
Henry L. May
St. Paul
J. F. Newman
King Street
Sadie Mann
Chicago
Marsh Bingham Lumber Company
van Steenwyk
Glencoe
Cassels
Connecticut
Estelle
Mabel Solon
Minneapolis
Estella Slaven
Austin
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ICE Cream & Butter Company
Marinello System
M. Hettinger
Fifth ST
Over Erbart's Drug
Dakota, Minn
Pickwick, Minn
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Batule Creek, Mich
Segelke & Kohlhaus
S. Front ST
City News
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Mabel Dale
Grace Klandrud
Galesville
John Lean
Martha Rose
Bristol
Aggie McHugh
Camille Grams
Gateway City
C. E. Macey
Sioux Falls
S. D
Julius Westby
Ema Schultz
Hokah
William Gilles
Susie
Cass Street
Fairfield
Neb
George Powell
Blanche Rollins
Prosper
Z. Baeble
Margaret Myer
Bangor
Solberg
L. A. Gilfilland
eDll Davidson
J. A. Mills
Coon Valley
Adolph Calstad
Dora Olson
L. Halmrast
Obert Sletten
Madison
A. J. Groskopf
B. Curley
F. B. West
North McGregor
Ss. D. M. Miller
Anton Lucher
W. F. Shine
West Salem
S. Burrough
Lanesboro
W. E. Spencer
E. F. Kohn
BE. F. Ganz
Alma Journal
R. S. Cowie
Whitehall
John Esch
George H. Dodge
Louise Withee
Hemlock
Theodore Withee
W. B. Webb
Queenstown
England
James
Shrewsbury
Eunice Clair
Emma Delight
Mainiste eMich
Alex Cromwell
Amboy Canfield
Lockport
N. Y
E. B. Sherwin
Norwood Park
James McCord
Sherwin
McCord
Karl G. Kurtenacker At
Reitzel’s
Main
St. Gall
Alice Wheeler
Alabama
Polacca
Lake View
Automobile Party
Blyoghlag
Bijou Theatre
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