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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

8

Farmington Girl Weds Local Farmer in Evening Ceremony

Miss Walla Skoug of Farmington near Mindoro wed Arthur J. Skougan near Onalaska. Judge Leonard Klecker officiated at 108 North South Street. Attendants were Miss Carrie Skoug and Orris Skougan. They traveled to La Crosse and planned a Rochester, Minnesota visit.

Walla Skoug Farmmington Mindoro Arthur J. Skougan Onalaska Leonard Klecber North South Street Carrie Skoug Orris Skougan la Crosse Rochester Minn

Skougan couple to settle on Holmen farm

Relatives report that Mr. and Mrs. Skougan will reside on a farm near Holmen and plan to visit the Twin cities. The note confirms their relocation and travel plans as part of family arrangements.

Twin Cities Mrs. Skougan Holmen

Express messenger in Racine suffers crushed foot

Richard Rowlands, an express messenger on the Racine and Freeport run of the Milwaukee road, had his left foot crushed by a heavy piece of machinery in transit. Amputation of the toes may be necessary. the injury is reported from Racine, Wisconsin.

Racine, Wis Richard Rowlands Racine Freeport Milwaukee Road

Post Office Ends 195 Day Mail Weighing Test

La Crosse post office completed a 195 day mail weighing period. Results were sent to Washington by Postmaster O R Skaar. The Postmaster General will award four year mail contracts to railroads in the district based on average haul during the test. Findings remain confidential until contracts are issued.

la Crosse O. R. Skaar Washington Post Office Department United States

Ministers Clash in Dismissed Slander Suit

The slander suit of Rev. William Leighton of Fulton against Rev. E. C. Carton of Palmyra was dismissed for malicious intent. The court hinted the case connected to a later damages action. Both principals are Congregational ministers. Carton vanished before trial and remains missing.

Janesville Wis William Leighton Fulton E. C. Carton Palmyra Carton

Mrs. Bowers Safe After Mexican Raid Near Noria

Horsemen returning from the Mexican border report Mrs. I. E. Bowers escaped bandits who besieged the Bowers ranch house near Noria Sonora. The fate of her husband, an American, remains unknown and no further word came on the pitched battle.

Nogales Ariz I. E. Bowers Bowers Noria Sonora

West Salem birthday club hosts Mrs Bradley on Franklin

Mrs. William Bradley entertained the birthday club at her Franklin street home on Monday afternoon, and supper was served by Ruth Leissring Frances Halford and Lorna Statham. Several West Salem visitors came from La Crosse and Rochester for the social event with gifts of table linen.

West Salem Wis William Bradley Franklin Street Ruth Leissring Frances Halford Lorna Statham Hayes Selden Mesdames Wm. Eldred A. Stevens la Crosse S. W. Brown Clark, S. D Clara Williams Leonard Street Martin McEldowney Roberts’ Hall Foster Sisters Orchestra of Maude Wakefield Rochester Minn Howard Aldrich Onalaska Maud Wakefield Julian Brown Chicago Maude Taylor Jessie Leissring Elmer Samuels George Dudley Viroqua Winkey John Cullmanne Frank Chase Winona Elizabeth Terlinden

Wash Hair With Coconut Oil Not Soap

Plain coconut oil replaces soap for hair washing. It cleanses, moisturizes, and rinses out easily leaving hair soft, bright, and easy to manage. A few ounces last months for the family and are inexpensive.

Local notes from Grand Meadow and nearby towns

Wednesday noon extended visit with home folks at Grand Meadow Minnesota. Mrs Melvin Severson assists at the telephone office in Miss Lillian Bahnubs absence who is ill at La Crosse hospital. Mrs Sherman Dudley and child left for Berlin Wisconsin for extended stay with family. Ladies Study club meets at Mrs Jessie McKee home Monday with Mrs Mary McEldowney conducting. Mr and Mrs Charles Stilson departed for Colfax Washington after months here.

Grand Meadow Minn Melvin Severson Lillian Bahnub la Crosse Hospital Sherman Dudley Child Berlin Wis Ladies’ Study Club Jessie McKee Mary McEldowney Charles Stilson

Wellman Completes Half of 12000 Mile Powerboat Trip

Charles E. Wellman of the South Shore Powerboat Club in Chicago reports he has covered 11 000 miles of a 12 000 mile voyage aboard his 40 foot cruiser Clevel. The trip traced the Mississippi down the Gulf and up to the St Lawrence and through the Great Lakes to Cleveland. The cruiser is to reach Chicago by July 1. the voyage began September 16.

Cleveland Charles E. Wellman South Shore Powerboat Club Chicago Clevel Wellman Mississippi Gulf Atlantic St. Lawrence Lakes

Munich Quakes Shake City Citywide Alarm

A violent earthquake rocked Munich at 3 35 this morning causing damage to instruments at the Munich observatory. Windows rattled across the city and residents rushed into the streets in nightclothes. Police reported no damage notices yet.

Munich Amsterdam Munich Observatory

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