Special Train to Rushford on La Crosse Day
La Crosse merchants will take a special 9:30 am train to Rushford for the town celebration and will also attend Spring Grove events June 16 17 18 19. Round trip tickets are 1.50 with stops at the North Side. J Dengler and R Calvert lead the Manufacturers Jobbers union and board of trade arrangements.
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la Crosse
Rushford
Manufacturers & Jobbers’ Union
Board of Trade
R. Calvert
J. Dengler
Pleasant Surprise For Mr and Mrs Amudson
Mr and Mrs Peter Amudson of 1223 Market street received a pleasant surprise Saturday evening as friends visited them. An elaborate lunch was served and they were presented with a handsome set of chairs. Guests included Mesdames Jennie Thompson Bertelson Simon Lee Lundemo Miss Annetta Reistad Bertha Steinum Minnie Hemma Lena Hemma Gunda Finsrud Netta Gulbransen Hanna Opdahl and Messrs Christ Hauge Sigur Rudland Ohn Rudiland I A Moen and Nels Hendrickson.
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Peter Amudson
Market Street
Mesdames
Jennie Thompson
Bertelson
Simon Lee
Lundemo
Annetta Reistad
Bertha Steinum
Minnie Hemma
Lena Hemma
Gunda Finsrud
Netta Gulbransen
Hanna Opdahl
Messrs
Christ Hauge
Sigur Rudland
Ohn Rudiland
I. A. Moen
Nels Hendrickson
Coffees Forsaken for Postum Improves Sleep and Nerves
A reader describes years of coffee use causing nervousness and nightmares and credits Postum with peaceful sleep and steadier nerves after switching. She warns others about caffeine and praises Postum’s flavor and health benefits. A friend also improves after abandoning coffee following the product’s promotion.
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Wellville
Sharpshooters Plan Gala Day at West La Crosse Range
The La Crosse Sharpshooters hold their regular annual picnic next Sunday at West La Crosse shooting park. Buses will meet street cars, with large crowds expected. Amusements, refreshments, and a big afternoon shoot are planned, park preparations underway, river steamboat transport canceled due to past disappointments.
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la Crosse Sharpshooters Association
West la Crosse
Picnic party at Rice Lake entertains group of youths
Miss Barbara Besil and Miss Mary Simonson hosted a picnic at Rice Lake yesterday. The party arrived by large rigs and spent the day on the island where everyone reported a good time.
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Barbara Besil
Mary Simonson
Rice Lake
Local Happenings At Grand Crossing and Surrounding Areas
Miss Marie Johnson left for Dubuque to visit her uncle. Several railroad workers and relatives were noted at La Crosse and Grand Crossing with vacations and job changes. A birthday stag party for Russel Emberson was held at 1612 Avon Street with about fifteen attendees. George E. McCabe plans a Chicago trip for business. David Weida remains seriously ill in Caledonia hospital after an operation.
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Avon Street
George E. McCabe
Berlin Street
Chicago
David Weida
Caledonia Street
Caledonia
Kidnapping at St. Clement’s Catholic School
In Duluth on June 10 a novice named Sister Borromea was seized from a primary class by two men, one likely her father Edward Deigle of St. Paul. She was carried away in a closed carriage amid screams as the vow of life in the sisterhood was to be taken on July 11.
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Duluth
Minn
St. Clement’s Catholic School
Borramea
Borromea
Edward Deigle
St. Paul
Sisterhood
Minor Happenings Across Cities Adapts To Daily News
A 5 year old boy in Menominee Michigan was fatally injured when run over by a switch engine near a station. In Minnesota Martin Wagner of Elmdale is before a justice on grand larceny charges. Senator Kittridge taft visit drama spurs invitations to Sioux Falls. William and Viola Lewis celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in Rochester Minnesota. Louis Hat escapes after bond issues in Le Sueur. W. E. Cook of London seeking divorce evidence in Fargo affecting a $250,000 inheritance. Major Thomas Montgomery, a Minnesota Mason, dies in St Paul. Six boys face a police judge for breaking into Rice school. National Children’s Home Society holds its annual meeting in Minneapolis and St Anthony Park.
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Menominee
Mich
Simon Matheis
Nadeau
Ittle Falls
Minn
Martin Wagner
Elmdale
Justice Gaudet
Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Yankton
LS. D
Taft
Kittridge
Sioux Falls
Gamble
Gov
Crawford
Hall
Parker
Rochester
William Lewis
Viola
LE Seur
Louis Hat
ST. Paul
Thomas Montgomery
Capitol Avenue
Hamline
St. Luke's Hospital
Minnesota
Grand Lodge
Rice
Minneapolis
National Children’s Home Society
Minnesapolis
Congregational
La Crosse Delegates Attend C O F Convention
La Crosse L E La Vaque and John Doherty depart tonight for Menasha to attend the C O F convention as delegates representing the La Crosse order for four days.
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L. E. la Vaque
John Doherty
Menesha
la Crosse Order
Excursion Rates From Oshkosh via North-Western Line
Fraternal Order of Eagles excursion from Oshkosh on the North Western Line with tickets on sale June 10 11 and 12. Return valid June 14. For tickets and full information contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
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Order of Eaglee
Oshkosh
Grand Lodge A. F
A. M
Milwaukee
Vacation Spots and Low Round-Trip Fares
The Grand Trunk Railway promotes many resort destinations with special low round-trip fares. Readers can request a publication detailing routes and fares by sending travel budgets to Geo. W. Vaux in Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Geo. W. Vaux
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
Local personals note many visitors in La Crosse region
Dr George Powell and Dr Will Powell appear in notices along with Judge Reid traveling to Madison for a river bill vote. Visitors include G Barber from Marshalltown, Miss L Larssen of St Paul, Barney Williams from Los Angeles, and many others visiting or transacting business in La Crosse. Multiple brief common notices and tonic ads for Hollister's Tea round out the column.
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George Powell
R. S. Reid
Madison
Assembly
Will Powell
Peter Riley
St. Paul
Remington Typewriter
G. Barber
Marshalltown
Iowa
Wm. Wodynski
Stoddard
Wodgynski
Conrad Nelson
Caledonia
H. L. Steell
NorthGregor
la Crosse
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
C. E. Cole
Prairie du Chien
L. Larssen
Barney Williams
Los Angles
Cc. F. Thompson
C. Ellingson
Austen
Gateway City
van S. Bennett
Rockton
Wis
J. W. Johnoon
Trempealeau
Oscar Hooverson
Viroqua
N. F. Wetterleon
Prescott
Jessie Emerson
Milwaukee
John T. Ryan
Clyde Shane
Midway
Frank Allen
Minneapolis
Frank E. Davis
Maude Covey
Mondovi
Bernard McConville
Houston
Byril Eagle
C. J. Paddock
Meta Lang
North Ridge
S. Schilling
Edward
Europe
Jack Whiteaker
Tomah
William Klawes
Rio
Henry J. Hoelzer
West Avenue
E. Null
Hokah
Leo Hendrickson
Spring Grove
Leonard Hil
Wm. Bronson
Sioux City
H. Rieves
Rosabel, Weis
O. B. Copper
de Sota
Cc. E. Adams
Witoka
F. B. Burke
Singer Sewing Machine Bargains in La Crosse
Real Singer bargains advertised at Singer stores with manufacturer backing. The Singer Sewing Machine Co based at 108 North Third street La Crosse Wis offers Wheeler & Wilson machines with red 8S model highlighted and local representatives ready to assist.
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Singer
Singer Company
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machine Co
North Third Street
la Crosse
Wis
Sommers Witheck wedding united in St John’s Church
Miss Adeline Sommers and Joseph E. Witheck were married at St. John’s Catholic church on Tuesday morning June 4 at 7 o clock. Rev Kaluza officiated. Attendants were Miss Anna Sommers and Mr Frank Sommers. The couple will reside in Milwaukee at 916 Lee street after a wedding breakfast with family.
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Sommers-Witheck
Adeline Sommers
Joseph E. Witheck
Milwaukee
St. John’s Catholic Church
Kaluza
Anna
Frank Sommers
Miss Sommers
Adelbert Sommers
Caledonia Street
Lee Street
Baptist Delegates Report and Social at First Church
The Ladies Industrial society of the First Baptist church holds its annual social Tuesday evening at 125 West avenue north hosted by Mrs. C. F. White. A delegates report to the La Valley Baptist association is planned for Wednesday at the church parlors. Rev. Henry Faville will speak at Lawrence university alumni commencements in Appleton Wednesday.
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Ladies’ Industrial Society
The
First Baptist Church
C. F. White
West Avenue
la Valley Baptist Association
Faville
Appleton
Henry Faville
Lawrence University
Miss Lilah Derr Birthday Party Held by Mrs Derr
Mrs E H Derr honored her daughter Lilah with a pleasant Saturday evening party attended by many young ladies. Guests included Henrietta Martindale Katherine Martindale Agnes Anderson Margery Savage Grace Webber Anne Ray Ethel Witherall Cora Schultz Margaret Dana Beatrice Leissring and Edna Byrne.
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Lilah Derr
E. H. Derr
Lilah
Henrietta and
Katherine Martindale
Agnes Anderson
Margery Savage
Grace Webber
Anne Ray
Ethel Witherall
Cora Schultz
Margaret Dana
Beatrice Leissring
Edna Byrne
La Crosse Hospital Nursing School Graduation Holds Exercises
The La Crosse hospital training school for nurses will hold its graduating exercises Tuesday evening at the hospital. Graduates include Miss Bertha Rau of La Crosse, Miss Hattie S. Wing of Galena Illinois, Miss Goldie M. Hopkins of Whitehall, and Miss Emma M. Justman of Winona.
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LA Crosse Hospital
Bertha Rau
la Crosse
Hattie S. Wing
Galena
United in Marriage at Home Ceremony
Rev. W. J. Turner united in marriage Friday evening Mrs. Belle Tibbets of Victory and Clarence H. Johnson of Genoa. The wedding was held at the bride’s brother Henry Laylan’s home on 1913 Wood street with only relatives present.
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W. J. Turner
The
North Presbyterian Church
Belle Tibbets
Victory
Clarence H. Johnson
Genoa
Henry Laylan
Wood Street
Louise Wood Spier
Alfred James
Henry Faville
Oak Grove
Cemetary
Notable Milwaukee Wedding This Week From Free Press
Miss Jessie Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Johnston will wed Lieut Paul H Fretz assistant naval constructor US Navy at Gesnu church Tuesday 11 30. Attendants include Mrs Harry S Johnston and bridesmaids June Crandall Margaret Tallmadge Marjorie Blanchard Gertrude Norbeck. Reverend Warren Ryden of Boston will perform the ceremony. ushers include Alexander Hamilton Van Keuren Theodore Amberg Jr and Harry S. Johnston.
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Milwaukee Free Press
la Crosse
Harrys. Johnson
Jessie Norbeck
Gertrude Norbeck
Minneapolis
Jessie Johnston
Robert A. Johnston
Grand Avenue
Paul H. Fretz
United States Navy
Gesnu Church
Robert F. Johnston
Miss Johnston
Harry S. Johnston
June Crandall
Margaret Tallmadge
Marjorie Blanchard
Warren Ryden
Boston
Fretz
Alexander Hamilton
van Keuren
Theodore Amberg, Jr
Chicago
Harry 5
Johnston and Walter V Johnston Engagement Notice
Johnston and Walter V Johnston of this city. There will be a reception at the residence of the bride's parents.
Sunday Dinner at the Stoddard Honors Mrs Tillman
Mrs William Tillman hosted a birthday dinner at the Stoddard yesterday for herself and a group of ladies. Attendees included Mesdames Segler Candrian Molitor Metzgar Rose Platz Pamperin Segelke Heil Desgher Funk Becker Bauer Ewe Runkel Coelln Pammer Chandler of Minneapolis and Miss Koenig.
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William Tillman
Stoddard
Mesdames
Anna Segler
Adolph Candrian
Fred Molitor
Augusta Metzgar
George Rose
Albert Platz
John Pamperin
C. F. Segelke
Fred Heil
John Desgher
M. Funk
Emma S. Becker
Lottie Bauer
Dora Ewe
Minnie Runkel
von Coelln
L. Pammer
E. H. Chandler
Minneapolis
Josephine Koenig
Coming and Going on Local Social Circles
Mrs. and Mrs. Hovey Clarke of Minneapolis were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Hixon over Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Nevins left for Madison to visit her husband. Russell James traveled from Minneapolis for the funeral of his grandmother Louise A. Spier. Mrs. Ezekiel Clarke of Chicago visits Mrs. Withee. Mr. John Pamperin went to Chicago for the skat congress.
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Hovey Clarke
Minneapolis
Frank P. Hixon
Andrew Nevins
Madison
Russell James
Louise A. Spier
Ezekiel Clarke
Chicago
Withee
John Pamperin
Rasmus Rasmussen to Perform in Galesville Concert
Prof Rasmus Rasmussen the celebrated Norwegian singer and actor from the government theater in Bergen will give a concert at Galesville Friday evening June 14. Many La Crosse residents who have heard him plan to attend seeking another delightful treat.
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Rasmus Rasmussen
Bergen
Norway
Galesville
la Crosse
Miss Dolly Tisdale Hosts Sendoff for Greschen Oeschger
A Saturday launch party honored Greschen Oeschger who departs soon for North Dakota. Guests included Miss Georgine Young and Miss Dolly Tisdale with several other young ladies and gentlemen listed as participants and chaperones.
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Dolly Tisdale
Greschen Oeschger
North Dakota
Edward Newbury
Georgine Young
Catherine Willoughby
Ethel Osberg
Mable Byrne
Harriet Ray
Ann Ray
Beatrice van Donk
Edgar Billman
Ben Brindley
Lucian Reid
Ed Kelley
Allen Warner
Arthur Schwalbe
Tom Simpson
Henry Gatterdam
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Malta
Messina
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Onalaska
Bangor
Minnesota and Northwest News
Deigle
Are
Represent
Irvine
Windsor
Sontinental
Henry N. Boehm
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
J. W. Lawrence
4Th and Jay Sts
la Crosse, Wis
Mrs. Louise Wood Spier
Woodwards
Woodward Supply CO
Main Street
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