North Side Briefs and Visits on the North Side
North Side notes list O'Neil shoe store promotions and many residents returning from trips. William Shafer arrives from Miles City while Mont Ray Sickles returns from Waukesha to attend Carroll College. Several visitors and travelers are named with addresses in the North Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
William Shafer
Miles City
Mont Ray Sickles
Waukesha
Carroll College
Jacob Ritter
Ferdinand Ritter
Avon Street
Wabasha
Richter Wall
James Anderson
Holmen
North Side
Onalaska
Alex Black
Caledonia Street
L. Semstad
Canada
Irene Henry
Milwaukee
Lulu Brown
Emma Hahn
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Data Drive Bid for Passenger Rate Hike
The C. M. & St. P. railroad has set up a statistical department to compile data to support a tentative one cent a mile passenger rate. Conductors on passenger trains must report passenger counts travel distance and related traffic details to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
Statistical Department
Infant's Arm Burned by Boiling Water at Home
The infant son of Frank Miena of 1226 Caledonia street was burned yesterday when boiling water spilled on his arm while he played indoors. Dr J L Callahan attended the child and reports he is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miena
Caledonia Street
J. L. Callahan
Knights of Pythias Memorial Service Held at North Presbyterian
Almost all members attended the annual memorial service at North Presbyterian church at 10 30. John P Linton lodge 27 and Hamilton lodge 57 joined for the event with Rev Finch A Clarke delivering a sermon on Knighthood in the Twentieth Century. The service featured North Presbyterian choir music and a post service gathering at the south side hall with Congressman John J Esch speaking on the order. Graveside rites were held at Oak Grove cemetery for John D Wilson with B C Smith in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
North Presbyterian Church
John P. Linton Lodge
South Side
Hamilton Lodge
North Side
Finch A. Clarke
John J. Esch
John D. Wilson
Oak Grove Cemetery
B. C. Smith
Distance Lends Enchantment At The Old Homestead
A reflective piece notes that as distance grows from a childhood home the site becomes more alluring. It explores nostalgia and the pull of familiar places, suggesting memory sweetens the past with time.
Frontenac Sinks Near Winona During Excursion Voyage
The Frontenac struck a Burlington bridge pier in a squall en route to La Crosse and sank outside Winona at 3:30 am. Captain White reported crew and passengers, including a 20 piece Mississippi orchestra, were ordered to boats or barge, but minimal damage expected and restoration plans discussed.
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la Crosse
Frontenac
Winona
Burlington Railroad
William Young
H. A. Lee
Brownsville
Lee
American Yeomen
Mississippi Orchestra
White
York
Hoffman
Orient
St. Charles Amusement Company
Mackenzen Offensive Push Crushes Russian Advances
General Mackenzen's forces reported a large victory with sixteen thousand Russians captured in attacks west and northwest of Lemberg. Offensives stretch from Czerniawa to Sieniawa as Austro German armies press toward Lemberg, while French losses mount between Arras and Lievin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Mackenzen
Lemberg
War Office
Czerniawa
Sieniawa
Arras
Lievin
Szawale
Mariampo
Lorette
Neuville-Reclincoure
Fire Insurance Bill Postponed by Wisconsin Assembly
The Wisconsin Assembly voted 22 to 46 to indefinitely postpone the fire insurance bill. Sponsored by Senator Bennett, it aimed to tighten rate supervision by the department of insurance. After the vote, Minkley moved reconsideration to take up the bill again next Thursday. Commissioner Ekern argues passage would reduce rates statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Bennett
Viroqua
Department of Insurance
Minkley
Milwaukee
Ekern
Japanese Cookery Utensils and Elaborate Dishes
Japanese cooks seldom use fingers in food prep. Chop sticks spoons and many wooden utensils perform the work with dishes often requiring twenty four hours to prepare.
Birthday of Flag Honored in Class
The stars and stripes fly over public buildings for Flag Day. At Franklin school teachers spoke to pupils on the day’s meaning but no exercises were held due to half day sessions. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a Dresbach picnic and will present Miss Marsh of Dresbach with a large American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dresbach
Marsh
British Egg Consumption Surges in a Day
A London times note shows Great Britain consumes at least 12 million eggs daily with Greater London using two million. The report states eggs total about 115 tons. A quip about pedestrians and an oat mobile adds local humor.
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Great Britain
Greater London
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Painter
John Sokolik of 1196 Avoy Street La Crosse asserts Doan's Kidney Pills cured his weak kidneys and irregular back pain with permanent relief. He repeats his endorsement and urges others to buy the remedy priced at 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y manufactures the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Annals of Medicine
Doan
Sokolik
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sheriff Hood and deputies shot resisting lynch mob
Winnsboro South Carolina June 14 sheriff Hood six deputies and several citizens were wounded in front of the courthouse as they resisted a mob attempting to lynch a negro prisoner. The sheriff died. Governor Manning ordered militia mobilization as heavily guarded autos carried ammunition from Columbia. A race war feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
S. C
Hood
Court House
Manning
University of Virginia
Columbia
Mob hangs man after alleged assault near ToccA
About 200 men snatched Sam Stephens from jail near Tocca Georgia and hanged him to a tree. He was shot repeatedly, after being accused of attacking a 16 year old daughter of a farmer.
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Tocca
Sam Stephens
Here
Spettel Weds Miss Kriese in La Crosse Ceremony
E. P. Spettel of 633 North Ninth street and Miss Hattie Kriese of 1718 Market street were married at Winona Saturday afternoon. Both are well known and popular in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Spettel
North Ninth Street
Hattie Kriese
Market Street
Winona
la Crosse
Funeral Held For Miles Murphy At St James Church
The funeral of Miles Murphy who died Friday afternoon was held this morning at 8 15 from St James church with Rev Murphy officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Murphy
St. James Church
Murphy
Daily Thought Inspires Away From Self Toward Service
A short quotation by C. C. Ames suggests the cure for heartache lies in occupations that pull us from self pity and petty concerns. Engaging with others and larger affairs connects individual life to a broader whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ames
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Growers of India Tea
North Side Briefs
Catherine Phifer
Chicago
Car Street
Francis Warrington
Paul
Theor
Don Harringon
Mile
Ed Pruett
George Street
Seneca
J. Odenburg
la Crescent
J. Donovan
Rose Street
Claude Johnson
John Streeter
Berlin Street
North Dakota
Flanders
Nebner
North Side Botiling Works
Burlington Bridge
Laird Norton
St. Charlies Amusement Company
Brotherhood of American
Sparta
Tomah
O. M. Perkins
Evidence
Spettel
Miss Kriese
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