Memorial Day services and community notes from Prairie du Chien
Memorial day services were held at the M E church with G A R attendance. a memorial sermon was given by Rev H N Jennings. St Gabriel's hosted Rev J A McClorey's sermon to the high school graduating class. Local residents and visitors, including Charles Brannes and Miss Effie Flynn, are noted amid school closures, retirements, and summer travels. The Prairie du Chien team won 7 to 1 against Lynxville on the new Second ward diamond.
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M. E
H. N. Jennings
St. Gabriel’s Church
J. A. McClorey
Sacred Heart College
Charles Brannes
C. M
St. P
la Farge
Ed Ray
Effie Flynn
Courier Office
Highland
Grant County
Prairie du Chien
Lynxville
Irving Shultz
Janesville
Geneva Atkinson
la Crosse
Ore
R. W. Fallis
Ruth Gray
N. Gunderson
Bloomington
Alvin Enke
Wabasha
Minn
Florence Christie
W. B. Tartt
New Albin
Iowa
Tartt
Hutter
Julius Boeckh
Lansing
J. C. Bennetts
Marguerite
Monona
J. F. Pier
Harry Pier
Eastman
Columbia Senior Denied Degree Over Fear Disease
A Columbia University senior was refused a degree after claiming to suffer from "caroanserinus abmetu" translated as goose flesh from fear and admitting he had not learned to swim. The scare phrase sparked the decision amid student reactions.
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New York
Columbia
Harvard exams eased by fifteen minute concert series
Cambridge readers report fifteen minute concerts arranged to soothe students preparing for Harvard examinations. The initiative aims to calm puzzled brains during the study period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Miss Frances Von Bergen Scovill and Walter DeMumm wed in London
In Hanover Square St George church the couple, Miss Frances Von Bergen Scovill of Kansas and balloonist Walter DeMumm, were married at noon amid close family presence. Actress Josephine Howard rushed to Paris aiming to aid Mrs. Marc Van Rensimer Barnes, a New York widow who recently shot DeMumm and threatened suicide if he wed again.
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London
Frances von Bergen Scovill
Seneca, Kas
Walter DeMumm
St. George’s Church
Hanover Square
Josephine Howard
Paris
Marc van Rensimer Barnes
New York
DeMumm
Miss Howard
North Side Man Struck by Silk Train at Berlin Street Crossing
Percy McClelland a 21 year old from Hutchinson Wisconsin was struck by a special silk train of the Milwaukee road at the Berlin street crossing in the North side yards. He was knocked unconscious and had his right foot severed and a severe head wound. He regained consciousness before Dr. Flynn arrived and was taken to St Francis hospital. Engineers say the train was not traveling fast and he had time to get out of the way. McClelland has worked for Cargill Coal and La Crosse Gas and Electric and has been in town only a few weeks.
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Percy McClelland
Hutchinson
Wis
Milwaukee Railroad
Berlin Street
North Side
McClelland
Daniel Deneen
Robert Webber
R. E. Flynn
Flynn
St. Francis Hospital
Cargill Coal Company
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Graduation Exercises Conclude Week at College of St Teresa
Graduate exercises in Winona Minnesota wrap up commencement week at the College of St Teresa with an address to graduates by Bishop Patrick R Heffron. The week featured recitals by Clara Schad and Helen Kirschstein, alumnae activities, art and household economics exhibits, and class day events.
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ST. Teresa College
Bishop Heffron
Winona
Minn
Patrick R. Heffron
College of St. Teresa
Clara Schad
Helen Kirschstein
William E. F. Griffin
Patrick Richard Heffron
Harris Seeks $200000 From Baker Estate Contested by Executor
The Baker estate fight in Concord involves the will of General Henry M. Baker, with executors preparing to contest a suit filed for $200000 by Magnolia V. A. Harris of Washington. The suit attaches letters Baker allegedly wrote to Harris to suggest a prior engagement. Harris claims the general would have left her a large fortune.
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Concord
N. H
Henry M. Baker
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Magnolia V. A. Harris
Washington
Baker
The Crew to Age and the Middle Path to Comfort
The London News quotes a column question about middle age and offers a concise answer: people are middle aged when they prioritize comfort over pleasure. The remark frames aging as a shift in values toward safer, steadier contentment.
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London News
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Clear Healthy Complexions
Poslam is promoted as a universal skin cure for acne tetter psoriasis piles and various itch conditions. Claims include rapid results with overnight treatment for minor troubles and benefits from Poslam Soap for daily use. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Social Moves
Several North Side residents are noted in brief items. Miss Myrtle Swennes remains in a local hospital with illness. Many others, including Mrs. M. McFarlan of Mason City and A. J. Stortz of Loomis Street, travel or return from visits in Dubuque, St. Paul, Winona, Wabasha, and Minneapolis. Families in Holmen, Cassville, Victory, and Sparta are also mentioned with visits and homecomings.
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Myrtle Swennes
Berlin Street
H. Noem
Cathrane
M. McFarlan
Mason City
P. Pederson
Caledonia Street
A. J. Stortz
Loomis Street
Dubuque
William Stevenson
Holmen
Victory
Wis
C. Murphy
Chicago
Berdelle Morrison
Wabasha
Nellie Whipple
Avon Street
Kendall
P. Bertran
Rev
O. L. Christianson
George Street
Minneapolis
Clarence Outcelt
Alma
W. Conroy
Charles Street
Marie Desmond
Lucas
Sparta
Joseph Nally
Preston
Able Knutson
Rick Wall
Olie Nelson
Alrich
Neb
West La Crosse Couple Married at St. James
Henry Jolivette of West La Crosse and Miss Juliet Crowley of La Crosse formerly of West La Crosse were married this morning by Rev. Father Ambrose Murphy at St. James Catholic church on Caledonia Street. The couple will reside in West La Crosse.
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Henry Jolivette
West la Crosse
Juliet Crowley
la Crosse
Father Ambrose Murphy
St. James Catholic Church
Caledonia Street
Wisconsin National Guard officers’ school opens at Camp Douglas
The annual officers’ school for the Wisconsin National Guard opened at Camp Douglas in Madison. Adjutant General C. R. Boardman and Assistant Adjutant General John G. Salsman led the event, with Captain R. H. Wescott and Lieutenant F. G. Wrightson in command.
Local unit parade notes officer attendance
The report lists the presence of the city battalion and Captain E. S. Driver of the adjutant's staff among those attending the event.
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Sity Battalion
E. S. Driver
Copper bars ordered for Milwaukee railroad shipments
An order at the Milwaukee railroad North side offices confirms large shipments of 800 pound copper bars from the west. Each bar carries a lug on one end that must remain intact or the bar must be returned to the shipper. The bars are small and extremely heavy, making handling difficult.
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North Side
Milwaukee Railroad
City Baseball League Sets June Sunday Games Fix
Schedule committee met to arrange June Sunday games. J A Elliott J Hayes J Kircheis and N Bartle attended. On June 8 At will face La Crosse C company. June 15 4 and sons meet Summits. June 22 Athletes vs Nelsons. June 29 Summits vs La Crosse ing company.
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City Baseball League
Nist
J. A. Elliott
J. Hayes
J. Kircheis
N. Bartle Atten
la Crosse C Company
The
4& Sons
Summits
Nelsons
la Crosseing Company
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Komiss-Robertson Co
Main Street
Scott-Rose Co
Elliott
Loeffler CO
Bar
Giaseware
Pearl Street
DR. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R.V. Pierce
Museum of
Atlantic City
N. J
James Tourish
Philadelphia
Call
Marconi
David Lloyd George
Bryan
New Bedford
Robert Cookson
Hyde Park
Hattie Peck
Jackson
Mich
Rose Mullen
Walter DE Mumm
General Baker
Nelson
A. R. Nelson House Furnishing CO
Nelson Carpet Co
North Side Briefs
Nsylvania
Boston
Baltimore
Norfolk
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Long Branch
Cape May
Asbury Park
L. B. Poore
South Pinckney Street
Madison
Rumford
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