Excursions and visits noted in Winona personals
Local notes show an excursion to Winona on Saturday at 2 p m from the Ladies' Baptist church and a return at 9 p m. Numerous residents and visitors are listed: Miss Margaret Henry and Miss Marie Henry depart for Shawnee Oklahoma. Dr F M Morley returns from La Crosse. Miss Nora Nelson returns from St Paul. Rt Rev Bishop James Schwebach visits Minneapolis. other names include Miss Nanna Warner, George Hill, Harry Woods, A R Schultz, F H Hartwell, H S Willoughby, Robert P Churd, J E Stall, D T Fairbult, Mabel’s Jonas Volder, Mary Bouquet, C J Ingall, F J Ruland, and A Monson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
W. W
Margaret Henry
Marie Henry
Viroqua
Shawnee
Oklahoma
George Galster
F. M. Morley
la Crosse
George Powell
Nora Nelson
St. Paul
Register of Deeds
F. H. Aiken
South Dakota
Nanna Warner
Stadium
Universal
Cago
A. H. Hill
Harry L. Woods
A. R. Schultz
Milwaukee
Will Powell
J. A. Handal
F. H. Hartwell
H. S&s. Willoughby
la Crosse Division
Milwaukee Road
Robert P. Churd
Fitger Brewing Company
Duluth
Minn
Mr. Schuld
Gund Brewing Company
Ladies’ Baptist Church
James Schwebach
Minneapolis
Sebastian Aurberger
California
J. E. Stall
D. T. Fairbult
Sioux City
Landemo
Arnold Sanitarium
North Fifth Street
Jonas Volder
Mabel
Mary Bouquet
Caledonia
C. J. Ingall
F. J. Ruland
Mindoro
Gateway City
Trier
A. Monson
de Forest
River rises but damage remains light across region
Farmers report roads 8 to 12 inches deep with mud between here and Hokah as the river climbs to 10.9 feet. La Crosse water rises while Root River falls. Government work aided by higher water as boats reach previously inaccessible spots. Flood forecasts predict continued rise with a flood stage likely by Saturday. St Paul New Orleans and Stillwater already above flood stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Here
Hokah
la Crosse
Root River
Thompson
U. S
E. C. Thompson
St. Paul
New Orleans
Stillwater
Fidiight
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire
Davenport
Keokuk
St. Louis
Memphis
Grosbach Freed As Insane Man Case Verdict Declared
Judge Fruit instructed the jury to acquit William Grosbach on a desertion charge after physicians testified to his insanity. Dr. Powell stated Grosbach was unsure and not responsible, prone to melancholia episodes during personal crises, and an examination for further sanity review is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grosbach
Dr. Powell
Grosbach
Powell
No Meeting of Board of Trade Postponed
Absence of President John Dengler from the city caused the regular meeting to be postponed. Few members attended and important matters were to be discussed, with a directors’ meeting to be called in a few days before the summer adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dengler
Board of Trade
Will of William Kusche Barred From Probate Over Witness Rule
The will of William Kusche, written while quarantined with smallpox, was barred from probate because witnesses did not sign in his presence. Kusche dictated the will from his window as his alderman visited outside, then had witnesses sign at a store. The document left his wife life use of the homestead, most funds to churches, and rest to children, while an older Dakota-era will may be valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kusche
Grover
Kusche
Mr. Kusche
Mr. Grover
Dakota
Northwestern bankers seek definition of commercial paper in new bill
Northwestern bankers including La Crosse urge Congress to define commercial paper in the emergency currency bill. They distinguish between commercial paper and trade or business paper as notes in circulation and notes held by banks, noting one-name notes as commercial and two-name notes as trade paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
la Crosse
National House of Representatives
Northwest
Congress
New Y M C A Building Contracts Pending Decision
The awarding of contracts for the new Y M C A building remains undecided but likely within a few days. Architects are revising materials to cut costs, replacing copper cornice with galvanized iron, with La Crosse expected to host the winning bid. The main contest appears to be Groff & Derr Construction versus Contractor Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Groff & Derr Construction Company
Noble
Suspicious Landlord Questions Mysterious Lodger
A weary traveler arrives at a village inn after a long drive and plans to stay the night. The landlord, noted as suspicious, debates how to address the lodger who shouts from under the bedclothes to avoid being named, saying simply call him anything but early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Romance Behind Search For Bliss In Winona
An Ohio couple sought a marriage license in Winona with plans for an elopement. Victor M. Barnes of Cambridge brought Miss Ruth B. Nimocks of Canton age seventeen, but consent from her Ohio mother was not obtainable. They left for La Crosse seeking a license there, while local officials reported no such applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Victor M. Barnes
Cambridge
Winona
Mr. Barnes
Ruth B. Nimocks
Canton
la Crosse
Charles H. Rawlinson
Paul Esch Captures State Oratorical Title in La Crosse
Paul Esch of La Crosse won first in the state oratorical contest at La Crosse High School with Murder Will Out. Judges and audience applauded as Esch edged six speakers, Wilkie of Fond du Lac second and Wallace Rowell of Menominee third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Esch
la Crosse
Benonie /Reynolds
Lake Geneva
United States
Harold M. Wilkie
Fond du Lac
Leslie Gilbertson
Galesville
Cuba
W. P. Colburn
Viroqua
W. E. Utendorfer
Prairie
Wallace Rowell
Menominee
Esch
Y W C A Notes On Year End Gym Social And Plans
Large attendance at the closing gymnasium class. North side girls hosted a surprise Dutch lunch for thirty three guests after a basketball game. Committees met this week and will not meet again until September unless called. Cooking class held its last meeting Monday. Glee club and Bea con Light Bible class practice for a Japanese social on Friday June 12 with a Japanese drill and Anvil chorus. Proceeds support sending delegates to the Lake Geneva conference August 14. Board of directors to meet Saturday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
South Side
Glee Club
Beacon Light Bible
Lake Geneva
Board of Directors
City News Cottonwoods To Go In Compliance Notices
Notices served on property owners with cottonwood trees require cutting down all trees. Trees have been thinned but a few remain. Dr. C. H. Farrand buys Miss Myrtle Page’s practice. office at 803 Rose Street. Page will stay several months before a new operator is brought in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrand
C. H. Farrand
Saengerkor elects new officers at Normanna meeting
The Normanna Saengerkor met last night and elected officers led by President E. E. Sielstad. Vice President M. E. Munson, Secretary H. B. Forseth, Treasurer Andrew Arntsen, Librarian G. Ornes, Trustees O. G. Lewis J. Streeter L. Engaas, Marshal Olaf Larson, Banner Carrier Lars Engaas, Banner Guard G. Ornes and J. Ornes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normanna Sangerkor
E. E. Sielstad
M. E. Munson
H. B. Forseth
Andrew Arntsen
G. Ornes
O. G. Lewis
J. Streeter
L. Engaas
Olaf Larson
Lars Engaas
J. Ornes
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Messina
John C. Burns
Vanilla
ICE Cream & Butter Company
Mme. B. Soule
J. W. O'Leary
City
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Main Street
UD. Oad
Eeeeer
Elgin
WM. Kusche
Tament
Miss Nimocks
Ils
Henry N. Boehm
City News
Saengerkor
Macaroni
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