La Crosse Fails to Land Scandinavian Workingmen Convention
La Crosse failed to secure the Independent Scandinavian Workingmen's association convention, which closed with Minneapolis as the next site. Officers elected include John Kindahl Eau Claire president and Gov. James O Davidson among speakers at tonight's banquet. The group discussed policy dues at 76, disability payments, and expansion plans. women were rejected for membership.
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la Crosse
Scandinavian Workingmen’s Association
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
John Kindahl
Eau Claire
Ed M. Lamdahl
Black River Falls
P. J. Smith
Louis Lawson
Cumberland
C. H. Mason
Scandinavian Sisters of America
James O. Davidson
John J. Jenkins
Margaret Larson
Anna Burg
Karan Boyesen
Lulia Larson
Ashland
Inga Lethar
Minn
Hilda Thompson
Son of Ex Governor Rusk Dies in Lutheran Hospital
Blaine D. Rusk youngest son of former Governor J. M. Rusk died Sunday at the Lutheran hospital after an appendicitis attack and operation. He leaves his mother Mary and sister in Viroqua a brother L. J. Rusk of Chippewa Falls and sister Mrs Craig of Asheville North Carolina. Funeral likely Tuesday afternoon under Masonic auspices.
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Rusk
Lutheran Hospital
Blaine D. Rusk
J. M. Rusk
Lutheran
Mary
Viroqua
L. J. Rusk
Chippewa Falls
Craig
Asheville
N.C
The
Masons
Roy Wescott Drowns at Fort Snelling Lake
Roy J. Wescott, 21, drowned at a lake opposite Fort Snelling while swimming with two companions. He dove from an old flat scow and disappeared. after three hours of searching his body was recovered. He was son of David and Mrs Wescott of Milwaukee. interment to be at Oak Grove with Rev. J S Lowe officiating.
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Roy J. Wescott
Fort Snelling
Wescott
David Wescott
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Roy Wescott
Burlington
J. S. Lowe
Miller Brothers
Oak Grove
J. S. Takes La Crosse People to Lansing This Morning
Report notes J. S. transported residents from La Crosse to Lansing early today. Details on participants and purpose are sparse in the available text.
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J. S
Fire Damages Peddler Home at 1330 Badger Street
Firefighters battled a morning blaze at Max Bratin's home 1330 Badger Street. Children playing with matches in a bedroom sparked the fire, causing about $100 in damage fully covered by insurance. A hospital fire scare nearby proved unfounded.
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Max Bratin
Badger Street
la Crosse Hospital
Archbishop Messmer to attend chapel consecration
Arch bishop Messmer will be among attendees at the consecration of Maria Angelorum chapel at St. Rose's chapel next week according to word received here.
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Messmer
Maria Angelorum
St. Rose’s Chapel
Water Power Project Nears Completion In Wisconsin
Announcement of 3 million dollars in funding boosts La Crosse Water Power’s prospects. The Saturday statement claims near certainty of success as an Illinois traction company official prepares to lead the Black River ram construction.
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la Crosse
Elks Expect Large State Meeting in Early August
Reports from committees say progress is rapid and the convention scheduled for August 7 8 and 9 is assured. Local Elks have contributed all funds needed to entertain visiting delegates and guests.
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The
Elks
Wisconsin Business University Announces August Offer Withdrawal
Those planning to attend the Wisconsin Business University should arrange now as all special offers will be withdrawn on August 1. For information on terms or the catalogue contact the office or Wi B U City. F J Toland.
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Wisconsin Business University
B. U
F. J. Toland
Augusta Knopf Laid to Rest in Local Funeral
The funeral for Miss Augusta Knopf was held today at 2 PM from her home and at 3 PM at the German Lutheran church on West and Cameron avenues. Rev. J. Gamm officiated with Miller Brothers in charge. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
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Augusta Knopf
West and
Cameron Avenues
J. Gamm
Miller Brothers
Oak Grove Cemetery
Wardens Seize Large Fish Haul and Boat
Game Warden Kingsley of La Crosse and Deputy Warden E L Immel of Trempealeau county confiscated a flat scow, a hammer net, and 338 pounds of fish on Friday in Crosby Slough about a mile above Brownsville.
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Kingsley
la Crosse
E. L. Immel
Trempealeau County
Crosby Slough
Brownsvile
City News and Local Notices from La Crosse
Local listings show businesses and residents visiting La Crosse from Rushford Dubuque Mankato and Rochester. Community events include Y W C A lawn social July 31 and Keefe Conservatory fall term starting Sept 4 1906 with reduced rates.
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Pfund
Main Street
C. Amundson
Rushford
la Crosse
Herman Brech
Dubuque
A. O. Colby
A. H. Harris
Viroqua
H. A. Rolands
Tagor
Electric Supply & Construction Company
Main St
A. J, Marsh of Hokah
C. M. Thompson
Dixon
Robert Burns
Caledonia
F. G. Davis
Macon
N. C
U. S
J. E. Togg
Milwaukee
A. G. Banks
la Crosce
Otellia Lattri
Alma Bratafer
Rochester
EF. M. Young
Madge Gaskell
Miriam Harrison
Cedar Rapids
B. Close
Necedah
Will Powell
May
Kathleen Martin
Ed Aldich
J. S
H. C. Rover
Blandy
S. Danelson
Keefe Business College
F. A. Gantert
East
S. Gantert
George Kuehl
Chicago
Bonding Company Seeks J W Booth on Embezzlement
A warrant is issued for J W Booth’s arrest on embezzlement, filed by his bonding company. He also faces a charge of deserting his wife, making apprehension likely as officials push the embezzlement case to the limit.
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J. W. Booth
Water Main Extension Bids Opened by Public Works Board
Bids for extending the water mains were opened Saturday by the board of public works with two bids received. Groff & Derr and Thill & Lapitz submitted bids, the latter the lowest. The contract awaits bond disposal before award.
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Board of Public Works
Groff & Derr
Thill & Lapitz
Local Social News from Onalaska and Nearby
Mrs GW Brice visits La Crosse for a few days as L S S is entertained by Mrs M M Battles with many out of town guests. A Smiths hall benefit supper yields $18 profit. Chas Maynard hosts a Woodman hall dance with Quall’s orchestra. Mrs M L Conrow visits Whitehall. birthday surprise for John Brooks. many campers at Rice Lake head. Mrs John Johnson moves to Minneapolis.
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GW. Brice
la Crosse
M. M. Battles
Smith's Hall
Chas. Maynard
Woodman Hall
Quall
M. L. Conrow
Whitehall
John Brooks
Occa
Sion
Brooks
Rice Lake
John Johnson
Minneapolis
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John C. Burns
Davidson
Irvine
Irvine’s
Maime
City News
Neilsville
Congressman Esch
J. M. Stickler
Osage
Alonzo Kittman
Galesville
Major Richards
Sparta
S. A. Cummings
Leo Meyer
Vance
Melrose
Andrew Boyd
Boyd
Calloway
James Boyd
Robert
Bowlers’ League
C. A. Hunt
William Tisch
Main
Chas. —. Bros
Going
M.&c. Newburg
Cor
Third and Pearl Street
Bonding Company
Booth
W. T. Irvine
Graduate Optician
Ostermoor
Nelson Carpet CO
Onalaska News
J. F. Thompson
Barron Building
Wisconsin
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