Personal notes and visits fill Caledonia area scene
A crowded personals page lists Miss Catherine Fleece selling hats in Caledonia, Mr. Albert Schmidt and Mrs. Ed Olson traveling to Lyons after their daughter Mrs. Fred Master’s death, and many visitors stopping in town. Names include Miss Lena Burmeister, Mrs. Rass Murrel, Val Miller, and others visiting friends in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Caledonia, or Houston. A B A Yeomen event and dance are announced, plus convention trips to Marshfield and Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fleece
11Th
Winnebago
Albert Schmidt
Ed Olson
Badger Street
Lyons
Ill
Fred Master
Rass Murrel
la Crosse
Wykoff
Minn
Lena Burmeister
R. M. I. Kinnear
Sparta
Michael Thommish
Caledonia
John Frankin
Val Miller
Lillian
Selma Swenson
B. A. Yeomen
Anton Yanzer
Augusta Yohe
New Albin
G. L. Schonian
Houston
Vera Robinson
C J. Morton
P. J. Hurtgen
F. A. Ruplin
Marshfield
Wis
United Commercial Travelers
Gateway City Trir. Co
Frank Thomas
Galesville
F. A. Viets
North Seventh Street
John Evenson
Frank McCallan
Eau Claire
Violet Harley
Charles Lindner, Jr
Prairie du Chien
W. A
J. W. Latimore
Ferryville
The
Odd Fellows
Rebekkas
C. C
C. V. Keith
Lavalle
G. F. Hallas
Motschenbacher
Alma Center
R. A. Schwahn
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From La Crosse Resident
A La Crosse resident asserts Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney troubles after backache and frequent urination. The testimonial claims kidney secretions improved and credits the pills, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Dean
W. S. King
Market Bt
Wis
Doan
Son
Dorsey Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Bi Lo
New York
United States
Governor Dunne Receives Marriage Proposal Note
Springfield Illinois June 4 Governor Edward S Dunne has a wife and nine children but a Memphis Tennessee woman sent him a marriage proposal inspired by his pardon of a convict wife. She sent a photo and asked if appreciated and if he is married. The governor's secretary replied with a large family photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Edward S. Dunne
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Dunne
Gifts Not Binding Chicago Trial Theme
Homer Rodeheaver, Billy Sunday choir leader, resumed testimony in a breach of promise suit filed by Miss Georgia W. Jay. He said receiving a purple flowered bathrobe from a girl and gifting her fur set does not imply engagement. The case seeks $50,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Homer Rodeheaver
Billy Sunday
Georgia W. Jay
Telephone rates compiled for Wisconsin companies
Madison dispatch reports the publication of a pamphlet compiling all telephone rates in effect October 1, 1912. It is part of a series detailing the rates of electric, heating, gas and water companies operating within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Druggist Beyschlag Promotes Mail and Phone Orders
A vintage drugstore notice from Chas. Beyschlag at 503 Main Street emphasizes prompt service for orders by mail or telephone. It offers free telephone orders and shipment by parcel post or express, inviting customers to send in orders and experience quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Mariner
Main St
Chas
Musical Events at Normal School Delight Audiences
Training School children under Miss Cora Vandewater performed a Toy Symphony Summer Fancies The Nightingale Like Soldiers Do and The Fairies Dance in two parts The second part featured a Through a Looking Glass cantata The evening program by the Normal Quartet Ladies Glee Club Men’s Glee Club and the Normal Orchestra ended with The Lady of Shalott The fête day of the kindergarten is planned for Myrick Park today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal
Cora Vandewater
Charles Weis
Frank Root
Tennyson
Homer 5
Cotton
Summons Issued in Wisconsin Circuit Court Case Connollys
The State of Wisconsin summons Mary O Connolly in the case of P C Casberg, plaintiff, versus Cornelius B Connolly and Mary O Connolly. Defendants must appear within twenty days after service to defend or a judgment will be rendered as demanded. Attorneys Morris & Hartwell, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
la Crosse County
P. C. Casberg
Cornelius B. Connolly
Mary O. Connolly
State of Wisconsin
Morris & Hartwell
P. O
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Storm Ties Up Duluth Harbor In Gale
Duluth Minn June 4 All vessels were tied up here today because of a gale at the head of the lakes last night and today Pavements were covered with wreckage this morning One steamer the C F Curtis went ashore in the bay but tugs took her off this morning Three other steamers were out but it is presumed they ran for shelter and are safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
C. F. Curtis
Two Killed as Racer Hits Box in Pittsburgh
Two people died and six injured after Archer Armstrong’s motorcycle vaulted a safety box at the Motordrome finish. Victims include Charles Marzoli, 47, and Benjamin Kernohan, 25, both from Homestead. Armstrong attempted to pass Vanderberry and Seliga on the last lap at about eighty mph when he lost control and overturned into a spectator box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Archer Armstrong
Charles Marzoli
Homestead
Benjamin Kernohan
Vanderberry
Seliga
Armstrong
Hensel v Hensel and Duties summons in La Crosse Court
State of Wisconsin in La Crosse County Circuit Court summons Lettie Hensel plaintiff against Chadwell Hensel Arthur Duty and Elia Duty defendants. Defendants must appear within twenty days after service and defend the action else a default judgment will be entered as per the plaintiff’s complaint served with this summons. Attorney J. E. Higbee represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
County of la Crosse
Lettie Hensel
Chadwell Hensel
Arthur Duty
Elia Duty
Diamond Rings In Four Series Of Fine Jewels
W. T. Irvine, jeweler, advertises four series of diamonds with prices from 12.50 to 350.00. Rings feature 14k solid gold mountings, many with platinum settings, and all stones chosen for color and clarity, with top-quality Wesseltons in extra grades. Prices are rising soon, making now a favorable time to buy.
Ministerial alliance objects to bar at school picnic
An open letter to Belleville Illinois board of education denounces bar contracts for the annual public school picnic and urges cancellation. The letter accuses officials of approving the bar and reflects sharp criticism from local religious leaders ahead of the June event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Board of Education
Woman bank director assumes post in Battle Creek
Mrs. E. I. Wolfe today became a director at Central National Bank in Battle Creek Michigan. Her appointment adds another woman to the bank's leadership roster, strengthening governance as of June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek, Mich
E. I. Wolfe
The
Central National Bank
Climber Elephants and Fearless Servants Narrated
A native elephant driver trains his beast to lift him by the trunk making mounting easy. The driver signals by grabbing the elephant’s ears and the animal arches its trunk for a step to the head. A servant girl with kerosene faces an even tougher challenge.
German Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor and Wife
The congregation of the German Baptist church hosted a reception at the church last evening for Rev. W. E. Schmidt and his wife who recently arrived from Lebanon Wisconsin. Schmidt succeeds Rev. Emil Berger who left the city to serve another congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
German Baptist Church
W. E. Schmidt
Lebanon
Wis
Mr. Schmidt
Emil Berger
Burns Homes Host Pleasant Iris Themed Party
A pretty function was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Eliza Burns and Mrs. T. W. Burns at their King street home. Rooms were decorated with iris peonies and oriental poppies. Fifty guests attended with Mrs. Harry Watkins Mrs. R. Humboldt and Miss Eleanor Funk serving, assisted by Miss Edna Shirley Miss Mary Stavrum and Misses Rita and Camilla McWilley. Mesdames Burns will host again today for the same number of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Burns
T. W. Burns
King Street
Harry Watkins
R. Humbolt
Eleanor Funk
Edna Shirley
Mary Stavrum
Rita
Camilla McWilley
Mesdames Burns
Birthday party honors Mrs Hurtgen and child
Mrs. W F Hurtgen hosted a yesterday afternoon birthday gathering with a bridge club presence. Ellen Mae Hurtgen celebrated her fifth birthday Monday by entertaining friends, with a decorated cake and games for the youngsters. Guests included Louise Fraser Wenona Hauser Stephen Hurtgen Donald Hurtgen Frances Kincaid Robert Lees Frank Bartle Gretchen Salzer and Margaret Esch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hurtgen
Ellen Mae
Louise Fraser
Wenona Hauser
Stephen
Donald Hurtgen
Frances Kincaid
Robert
Miss Kleeber Unchanged After Night At La Crosse Hospital
Miss Charlotte Kleeb er, seriously ill at La Crosse hospital, passed a comfortable night with no marked change noted by her doctor. He says she has a fighting chance and remains under careful observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleeber
Charlotte Kleeber
la Crosse Hospital
Mrs Marcus Anderson Hosts Ibsen Club Meeting
Mrs Marcus Anderson will entertain the Ibsen club tomorrow at the home of Mr H N Preus 1611 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Anderson
H. N. Preus
Madison Street
Paul elected to Florida legislature with large majority
Friends report John Jay Paul of W ater town Fla has won a decisive Florida legislature seat. He is the son of the late John Paul of the city and a La Crosse native. Duluth’s Miss Jane Listman visits then returns home. Miss Cora Tillman of 211 North Twentieth street leaves for Columbus Wisconsin to visit a brother and attend the high school graduation exercises.
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John Jay Paul
Watertown
Fla
Florida
The
Columbus High School
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in La Crosse County
The Wisconsin County Court of La Crosse County will hear on June 23 1914 at 10:00 AM the application of J E McConnell to admit to probate the last will and testament of W R Hemmenway late of St Paul Minnesota deceased. The hearing takes place at the Court House in La Crosse. John Brindley County Judge ordered the notice.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Court House
la Crosse
Said
J. E. McConnell
W. R. Hemmenway
City of
St. Paul, Minn
John Brindley
Former Resident Dies in Chicago
Mrs. Amelia Schmidt Masters of Lyons Tennessee died yesterday after a Chicago hospital operation. A Ger man native who came to the US at age three, she lived in La Crosse before moving to Chicago eight years ago and marrying. Survivors include her husband, her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Schmidt two sisters Mrs William Schreiter and Mrs Ed Olson and one brother Frank Schmidt all of La Crosse. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Chicago with interment in Forest Cemetery.
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Fred Masters
Lyons
Chicago
Masters
Amelia Schmidt
Albert Schmidt
Badger Street
Schmidt
Germany
la Crosse
William Schreiter
Ed Olson
Frank Schmidt
Probe Lumber Rates Begun by ICC
Washington June 4 inquiry was begun by the Interstate Commerce Commission into proposed rate increases on lumber from Oregon and Washington. The investigation seeks to determine if new charges are fair and reasonable for shipments crossing state lines and affecting regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
Millionaires Capital Fellows Reference
A concise remark notes that millionaires, likened to capital fellows discussed by Charles Lamb, reflect on wealth and social status. The phrase explores the aura of affluence and ambition associated with Great Britain’s literary era.
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Charles Lamb
Kidney trouble warned by big eaters diet
An old newspaper column warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from overindulgence in rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy and cites Chas A Beysching as the local druggist. The page also reports various short items from Chicago and New York about teeth heists, funeral prayers, and dream-linked jewel thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Beysching
London coal smoke costs city twenty million dollars
London officials hear an expert warn that coal smoke and soot bring disease and dirt costs totaling 20,600,000 dollars. The report highlights health impacts and municipal costs from air pollution as part of a government board briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Local Government Board
It Takes More Than a Coat to Hide a Reputation
A brief editorial note declares that superficial appearances cannot mask deeper flaws in character. It warns that public perception is shaped by actions, not surface polish, urging accountability and consistency in conduct.
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
St. Gantert
Furniture and Rug House
Third Street
Pearl Street
Bernhardt
Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Edmond Rostand
Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing CO
W. F. Strauss
Gateway City Transfer Co
Vine Street
Chas. Beyschlag
Main Street
Duluth Harbor
Racer
J. E. Higbee
W. T. Irvine
Tbsen Club
Probe Lumber
G. W. Hill
Hill
Mitted
George Heffley
Randolph Street
Dr. Dolay
Mariners’ Harbor Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Thomas A. Edison
Gems
Adele Scott
Hubby
Museum of
Cincinnati
Landis
Age Newark
Fred Leibhold Piano Co
la Crosse, Wis
U. S
Winona
Mississippi River
Morning Star
Tri-Cities
Davenport-Rock Island-Moline
St. Paul
Stillwater
Tri- Cities
C. A. Thomas
la Ck Northern Steamboat CO
Davenport
Iowa
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