Pioneer Mississippi river pilot James P Fairbanks dies
James Philetus Fairbanks longtime Mississippi river pilot died Sunday at 819 Rose Street age 73 two days shy of his birthday born June 4 1833 New York state. He arrived in La Crosse as a youth and became one of the river's best pilots retiring a decade ago after ill health. He served in the Wisconsin volunteers cavalry during the Civil War and lived quietly despite many friends. Survived by sons John and Leroy of La Crosse David of Massachusetts Jesse of Canada and Mrs N Snyder of 721 St Paul Street. Funeral at Latter Day Saints Church Avon Street with Elder Clark officiating and A Sletter in charge. Camp Boiler Inspector Chas Kramer of Milwaukee division visiting on business.
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James Philetus Fairbanks
Rose Street
Mr. Fairbanks
New York State
la Crosse
Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry
Venus
John
Leroy
David
Massachusetts
Jesse
Canada
N. Snyder
St. Paul Street
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Avon
Clark
A. Sletter
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birthday
Mr and Mrs C Irvin Hiscox return from Chicago with son Elmer E Hiscox who celebrated his birthday yesterday. Mrs H Evanson of Mindora visits at 769 St Paul street with Mr and Mrs John Fyjelstad. Mr and Mrs Ender hosted friends at 1207 Caledonia Street with refreshments and dancing. Andrew Thompson and M Lauman left for an extended visit in Norway aboard the Burlington.
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C. Irving Hiscox
Chicago
Elmer E. Hiscox
H. Evanson
Mindora
John Fyjelstad
St. Paul Street
Ender
D. Marsh
Caledonia Street
Andrew Thompson
M. Lauman
Burlington
Norway
Sol Burdick Breaks World Record At Sharpshooters Range
Sol Burdick county poor commissioner set a new world score of 233 out of 250 at 40 rods. The Sharpshooters range in West La Crosse hosted the event Sunday where no higher score could be found in sportsmen handbooks.
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West la Crosse
Sol Burdick
Clyde Fruit Weds in Wheaton City
Announcement reports John Clyde Fruit will marry Winnifred Alice Smith of Wheaton. The couple plans a home in Chicago where Fruit works as an assistant engineer for the American Bridge Company.
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John Clyde Fruit
New City Fumigator Returned From Chicago
Health Officer Major returned the old city fumigator to the West Fumigator Company of Chicago today. The city unveiled a new renovator and fumigator at a cost.
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West Fumigator Company of
Chicago
John C New Dies in Indianapolis at 77
John C. New died at 5 10 p m at his home 518 North Pennsylvania street after a year of illness. Surrounded by his wife son Harry S New vice chairman of the national Republican committee and daughter Mrs Ernest H Burford he leaves another daughter Mrs W R McKean Jr en route from Omaha. New longtime Indianapolis Journal proprietor and a friend of ex president Benjamin Harrison served as consul general in London under Harrison.
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Indianapolis
John C. New
North
Pennsylvania Street
Harry S. New
National Republican Committee
Ernest H. Burford
W. R. McKean, Jr
Omaha
New
Indianapolis Journal
Benjamin Morrison
London
Harrison
Falls From Boat to His Death in Root River
Racine Wisconsin June 5 Theodore Martin 30 drowned in Root River during a fishing trip Alfred Foster president of the painters union narrowly escaped death when he reached to help Martin both men fell overboard Martin could not swim and drowned after the capsized boat Foster struggled to stay afloat and was saved the body was recovered Martin leaving a wife and three children
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Racine
Wis
Theodore Martin
Root River
Alfred Foster
Painters’ Union
Martin
Foster
Dunkards Gather for 15,000 at Englewood Convention
The Old German Baptist Church of America Dunkards begin a week long session in Englewood Dayton with about 15 000 delegates and visitors from across the United States. Participants travel by train horse and foot while camping on grounds. The program includes sermons by ministers, a large barbecue, apple butter feast, public foot washing and a midnight song service. Next year the convention will be held in California.
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Dayton
Old German Baptist Church of America
Dunkards
Englewood
United States
California
Miners Clash with Guards as Ohio Troops Ordered In
In Jefferson county Ohio tensions rise over Dillonvale Plum Run and Bradley mining towns. Striking miners procure arms as guards escort a company patrol. four wounded, two possibly fatally. Sheriff requests Ohio troops to quell the exchange of over 500 shots and restore order at Plum Run.
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Steubenville
Jefferson County
Dillonvale
Plum Run
Bradley
Columbus
Wheeling
United States Coal Company
Vorhees
Adjutant General of
Ohio
Exaggerated Cananea Troubles Amid Conflicting Reports
Mexican consul Francisco Mallen says seven Mexicans and two Americans were killed in Cananea and that order has been restored with Mexican officials in control. Ambassadors in Washington report rival explanations involving wage cuts and a revolutionary junta, while rumors about Metcalf deaths and actions by General Kesterlinzky are denied.
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el Paso
Bex
Francisco Mallen
Associated Press
Cananea
Ysabel
Hermosillo
Torres
Col. Kesterlitzky
Naco
Mexico
Washington
Thompson
City of
St. Louis
Metcalf Brothers
Metcalfs
Metealfs
General Kesterlinzky
United States
Jose Bermundez
Launch Party At Eagle Bluff Feels Joyful For Guests
Misses Elfe L Schroeder Lena Christensen Edna Sjoholm hosted a Sunday launch party at Eagle bluff. Guests enjoyed games and singing Chauncey Pomeroy performed a solo. The group left at seven and returned after a nine o'clock launch ride.
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Elfe L. Schroeder
Lena Christensen
Edna Sjoholm
Eagle Bluff
Chauncey Pomeroy
Jennie Peterson
Julia E. Klick
Nanny Liesler
Alma Christensen
Martha Wiggert
Minnie Swords
Veteran Found Unconscious in Ramshackle Room
The veteran slept in a crude vacant room above a saloon and lay unconscious from Wednesday to Saturday until his son discovered him. The improvised shelter lacked bed or furniture and housed men in hard luck, with caretaker Kis slebach showing no concern for occupants.
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Kisslebach
Milwaukees Fred West Jr Returns for Father’s Funeral
An elderly man was hurt or present in the room until his son Fred West Jr arrived from Milwaukee today. He will return to Milwaukee tonight to attend his father’s funeral.
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Fred West, Jr
Milwaukee
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs
Excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line in effect July 10 to 15. Two fast trains daily through to Colorado with one overnight stay. For details contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
North-Western Line
Grand Lodge B P. O. E
Colorado
Chicago & North-Western Ry
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Western Milwaukee System
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H. J. Bullock
Minneapolis
Chas. Fritz
Charles Street
Ladies’ Guild
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
John Wilson
Lizzie Carroll
Mb&ry
John New Dead
Dunkards’ Council
Tracy C. Merrill
Ana
Nner
Centaniario
Diaz
HOUSE _OF
Kuppenheimer
America
Peter Newburg
Pearl Street
Sage
Beyschlag’s Drug Store
Main
Holuiste
Holluster
Dree Corrasy
Madison
He Café
S. J. F. Schrank
Main Street
Lynam
WM. Lynam
Detective City of
McMillan
Miller & Wolfe
LA Closse
Gateway City
Vine Street
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