ER Chief of Police Frank Hatch Dead at 74
Frank Hatch longtime police chief for ten years died Thursday near Anandale Minnesota at nearly 75. He served in La Crosse as cashier before joining the Civil War era guards and leading the fighting force known for aggressive crime capture and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hatch
Anandale
Minn
Hatch
la Crosse East
Anyan Bank
Eight Guards
Pang B
Second Infantry
Mpany
Scotty’ Burns
Frank Uring
Ften
Memorial Day Observance by Brotherhood of American Yeomen
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will hold their memorial day on June 18. Committees were appointed at the last meeting including Burritt, C. W. Willey, Mrs. Ncher, Mrs. Gibbons and others to arrange services and related observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotherhood
Burritt
C. W. Willey
Ncher
Gibbons
Programs at Presbyterian First Church Day Exercises
Primary program at 7:30 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. will present songs and recitations during day exercises at First Presbyterian Church.
Electric Paste Company Pest Exterminator Ad
Marching against rats and other pests, the ad promotes Electric Paste as a ready to use remedy available at druggists. It claims effective extermination of cockroaches waterbugs and rats, with a money back guarantee if it fails, priced 25 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Stearne
Lectric Paste Company
Value for money in sash doors and mill work offered
Experience shows it pays to patronize us for sash doors hardwood interior finish and commercial fixtures. Our prices match the high quality of work and material we provide.
Administrative final account hearing for Elizabeth A Wing estate
Notice of a special term of La Crosse County Court to hear Edwin M Wing administrator of Elizabeth A Wing. The court will consider the adjustment and allowance of the final account and the assignment of residue to rightful heirs on June 13, 1911 at 10 o clock A M at the La Crosse courthouse.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Court House
City of
la Crosse
Said County
Edwin M. Wing
Elizabeth A. Wing
City of la Crosse
John Brindley
Memorial Services for RE F U Members Tomorrow
Memorial services will be held in the Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock. All members of the order are requested to be present at that hour by order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E RE. F. U
the Knights of Pythias
Order
The Best People Phrase Reflects Personal Opinion
A man claiming that the best people share a view is revealing his own beliefs. The statement signals subjective judgment rather than an objective consensus.
Local society notes and moving between towns
Daily items report routine visits and greetings across Gays Mills La Crosse West Salem Bangor and Harmony. ministers and brides travel for church services confirmations and weddings while local merchants sell stores and services and community events unfold with visitors arrivals and departures.
Whiz Creamy Paste Cleans Hands with Instant Stain Removal
Whiz is a creamy paste that removes any stain from the hands instantly and is gentle on delicate skin. Mechanics praise it as wonderful, requiring only a touch of Whiz-water rub rinse to remove dirt. Each can includes a coupon to obtain Rogers Genuine Silverware of beautiful design. Sold by grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Officials to Explain $13 Million Coking Coal Deal
Pittsburg officials say they acted openly and that documents detailing the $13,000,000 coking coal deal between United States Steel, Pittsburg Coal and Monongahela River Consolidated Coal & Coke are ready for government attorneys. Federal grand jury probes the sale. some Steel officials may testify tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg Coal
Monongahela River
Minnesota Wins Big Eight Tennis Title in Chicago
University of Minnesota players depart Chicago today with the Big Eight Conference tennis championship secured. They return to Minneapolis carrying the title after the showdown in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Bugs Play Good Ball Inmate Team Beats Staff 6 to 5
Inmates of the State Insane Hospital in Wilmington Delaware defeat the medical staff in a baseball game 6 to 5. The June 10 report highlights the unlikely victory by the inmate team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
State Insane Hospital
Notice to water consumers about sprinkling limits
Sprinkling is now permissible but not wasteful. During a fire all sprinkling must cease immediately. Sprinkling taps left open after hours 5 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. will be shut off by the Board of Public Works. Violators will be prosecuted according to law. By order of the Board of Public Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Public Works
Marjorie Whitlock Represented as Modern Society Belle
Miss Marjorie Whitlock of New York is described as an excellent representative of the modern society girl. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Morris Whitlock who belong to exclusive eastern social sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marjorie Whitlock
Benjamin Morris Whitlock
Society News Highlights Attract Guests In Heat
Despite the week’s heat, visits and entertainments continued. Mrs S W Cargill of Minneapolis was widely greeted by old friends. Mr and Mrs W L Hixon and Mr Spencer of Mankato were feted by friends. Mrs E F Fraser and Miss Harriett Fraser were also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Cargill
Minneapolis
W. L. Hixon
Mr. Spencer
Mankato
EF. E. Fraser
Harriett Fraser
Professors Muenster Return From Madison Visit
Professor and Mrs Muenster have returned from a visit with friends at the state university at Madison and will spend two weeks at Professor L P De noyer's home on Main street. They intend to attend the commencement exercises at the state normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway City Transfer Co
Vine Street
North Third Street
Iver Peterson
Mabel
Minn
Iver Skarstad
Peterson, Minn
la Crosse
W. B. Tscharner
St. Paul
Tscharner
W.A. Oldenburg’s
la Crescent
B. Knudson
Howard
N. D
J. Agrimson
Peterson
FE. Gudson
Cashton
Thomas Christopherson
Viroqua
H. H. Akim
Marcella Knudson
F. B. Patterson
Wabasha, Minn
John Dybark
F. M. Jewell
Mindoro
Ing
Harmony
Elizabeth Hoyt
Chaseburg
C. C. Johnson
Victory
Ella Dybark
Fred H. Hartwell
St. Louis
O. Hendrickson
West Salem
L. Kleeber
North Sixth Street
H. N. Schultz
Winona
Muenster
State University At
Madison
L. P. Denoyer
Main Street
State Normal School
Annual Meeting of Home for the Friendless Managers
The Home for the Friendless held its annual meeting on June 6 electing officers Mrs. G C Hixon president Mrs H I Bliss vice president Mrs F C Sutter secretary and Mrs G Van Steenwyk treasurer. The secretary reports another successful year with twenty seven children and two elderly women cared for plus a sheltered family of twenty six supported by public generosity. Donations of daily use items food clothing furniture and supplies arrived monthly with especially generous Pound Social Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts. Mrs Jones remains matron and outings brightened the year while few illnesses occurred among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hixon
H. I. Bliss
F. C. Sutter
G. van Steenwyk
L. F. Easton
Forrest Smith
R. B. Gelatt
Homer Hart
Jones
Mary H. Suiter
Twenty Fifth Anniversary at Kinnear Home
A large gathering honored Dr. and Mrs. R. M. I. Kinnear on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at a Winnipeg origin wedding theme. About one hundred guests attended including Mrs. Kinnear’s brother Rev Straw and Miss Edwards of Sparta. A quarter century old piece of the original wedding cake was shared with guests. Refreshments were served in the dining room library and on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. I. Kinnear
Winnipeg
Can
Family dinner honors Mrs Clara C Titus guest
Mrs W A Pryor hosted a family dinner at 132 South Sixteenth Street in honor of Mrs Clara C Titus from Batavia Ohio, who is visiting guest of Mrs T P Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pryor
South Sixteenth Street
Clara C. Titus
Batavia, O
T. P. Benton
Porch Party at Peet Residence Hosts Clerks and Friends
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Peet entertained their clerks and a few other young people at a porch party Wednesday evening at 915 Pine Street. The gathering was a social, lighthearted occasion with neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Peet
Pine Street
Ladies' Industrial Society Ent entertained at Mrs Longs Home
The Ladies' Industrial Society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs Drake and Mrs Harry Long at the home of Mrs Long located at 133 South Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
Drake
Harry Long
Luncheon and Bridge Honors For Mankato Guests
Mrs. J. M. Hixon hosted a family luncheon yesterday for Mankato guests. Mrs. Hixon and Mrs. M. A. Northam then led a porch bridge party with Mrs. W. L. Hixon as guest of honor. Prizes went to Mrs. F. H. Hankerson and Mrs. F. A. Copeland. Mr. F. P. Hixon hosted another luncheon at the Country Club for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hixon
Mankato
Hixon
M. A. Northam
Bridge
F. P. Hixon
W. L. Hixon
Mesdames W. S&s. Cargill
W. E. Sawyer
F. A. Copeland
C. N. Moller
A. A. Maure
J. B. Taylor
Jessie Pettibone
F. A. Hankerson
W. A. Thompson
Miss Thompson
Greenwich
F. H. Hankerson
Country Club
Notable Attendees At Local Social Gathering
Those present included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hixon, Mr. Spencer of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hixon, Colman, Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Maurer, and Captain and Mrs. Thompson plus Mr. and Mrs. Espersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hixon
Spencer
Mankato
J. M. Hixon
Colman
A. A. Maurer
Thompson
Espersen
Mrs. J. M. Hixon Hosts Luncheon for Mrs. Linthicum
Mrs. J. M. Hixon entertained today at a luncheon to meet Mrs. C. M. Linthicum a recent bride. Guests included Mesdames Thad Brindley Walter Robbins James Taylor James Hogan Follette Horace Holley G. J. Egan and the Misses Grace Heath Eleanor Marston Ellen Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hixon
C. M. Linthicum
Mesdames Thad Brindley
Walter Robbins
James Taylor
James Hogan
Follette
Horace Holley
G. J. Egan
Grace Heath
Eleanor Marston
Ellen Hixon
Engagements and Events in Chicago and La Crosse
Mrs Henry Taylor Waters announces the engagement of Julia Marie to Ross Morton Barrett of Chicago. The Kelleher family announces Susan Galton Kelleher to Mortimer Byron McNulty of Chicago with a June 24 ceremony at 117 Bellevue Place. Bishop W W Webb of Milwaukee will officiate at Christ Episcopal Church confirmation. he will be guest of Mrs G C Hixon. La Crosse hospital nurses graduate Tuesday June 13 at Masonic Temple with eight graduates and a post ceremony dinner and diplomas to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Anderson
Gays Mills
Maeder Harp Orchestra
Linker Hall
Julia Sturtz
Freda Richele
Bangor
Mamie Kuranz
John Kuranz
Pearl Jones
Listman Milling Co
Jones
Toland
Andrew Olson
Gladys Tuttle
Erick Hanson
W. J. Philips
West Salem
Janet Pfeifer
May Gallagher
la Crosse
Wis
G. Webb
F. C. Will
Oakdale
George Byer
Westby
Ida Anderson
Rushford
Geo. Powell
Cecil
Bessie Bills
Lanesboro
A. J. Lund and Son
Cty
J. A. Erickson
Winona
A. O. Colby
Albert Harms
G. Atwood
Trempealeau
Jefferson Hotel
O. J. Wolstad
Harmony
Frank Miller
Minn
Gateway City
Banner Chaseburg
Selma Iverson
Henry Taylor Waters
Julia Marie
Ross Morton Barrett
Chicago
Alfred John Kelleher
Susan Galton Kelleher
Mortimer Byron McNulty
George Hixon
Bellevue Place
W. W. Webb
Milwaukee
City
Christ Episcopal Church
G. C. Hixon
Hixon
C. N. Moller
F. P. Hixon
la Crosse Hospital
Masonic Temple
Saure
Josephine Irwin
Jennie Reid
Vera Beardsley
Jessie Asplin
Martha Volenweider
Cora Devoe
Nellie Pierce
A Woman Savors Food Only After Sharing With Child
A reflective line notes that a woman takes pleasure in a meal only after she has found a hungry child to share it with, highlighting communal care over personal appetite.
Wa-Hoo Bitters Ad at Beyschlags Drug Store
An advertisement promotes Wa-Hoo Bitters offered for 75 cents with 25 cents extra at Beyschlag’s Drug Store 503 Main Street. The product lists ingredients like sarsaparilla and rhubarb and claims to aid rheumatism blood disorders stomach liver and kidney issues and other blood impurity related troubles. Produced by Old Indian Medicine Company Battle Creek Michigan and signed by Charles Beyschlag Druggist at 5303 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyschlag
Main Street
Old Indian Medicine Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Beyschlag
Druggis
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EAM and Butter Company
O. Bahnert
Johnson St
North Ninth Street
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Presbyterian
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Beeman Exclusive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Oscar Houce
Segelke & Kohlhaus Mfg. Co
Tr. E. Higbee
Ernee
W. T. Irvine
U. OF M
Mariorif Whitlock
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Society
Ellis E. Langdon
Jay St
Mr. James Kerr
Walter Goetzinger
Elliott
Loeffler CO
Dublin Stout
H. C. Evenson
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