Unfortunate amputation and local notices in city brief
City notes report foot amputation for Willam Lynam of polis previously of La Crosse after toe troubles required removal of most of the foot. Also, no celebration plan announced for Viroqua on July 4. Sheriff Parr searched for a stolen skiff near La Crosse, but it vanished before Winona sheriff arrived. Presbyterians plan an excursion on the J T steamship to Winona with Trempealeau stops, leaving at 2 PM and returning at 6 PM from the levee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynam
William Lynam
la Crosse de Force
Polis
Viroqua
Parr
la Crosse
Winona
Levee
Trempealeau
Barbers Battle Sailors? North Side Triumphs 17–8
Barbers from the north side defeated the south side bartenders in a quirky streetcar themed game. The final score stood 17 to 8 after an hour of play organized by the union barbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Stounds
North Side
Barbers
Union Barbers
Haircutters end bartenders lockout with brilliant game
After a long trek from Grand Crossing the bartenders faced a decisive loss to the hair cutters. The match was described as a sensation of brilliant plays on both sides with Spoon ick and Fasting starring for the barbers and Olsen and Wright among the bartenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Crossing
Olsen and Wright
Office Saturday hours change by Dr. Hanson
Beginning June 26 and continuing through July and August, Dr. H. J. Hanson will close his office on Saturdays at 1 p m. The notice provides the address 119 South Fourth Street and outlines the altered weekend schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hanson
South Fourth Street
Special Excursion Fares via Grand Trunk Railway System 1909
Rate list for Chicago to Montreal and return at 20.00 and other city pairs including Quebec 24.00 Temagami 21.60 Portland 27.35 Old Orchard 27.35 Boston 25.60 New York 25.50 Atlantic City 25.70 Asbury Park 25.35. Fares apply to over one hundred Canadian, New England and Jersey Coast destinations. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stopovers and limited Thomas River Rapids add on. Obtain timetables and literature by mail from W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Temagami
Portland
Old Orchard
Boston
New York
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Canada
New England
Jersey
La Crosse Boys High on Scripture Diplomas
Diplomas awarded to Arthur E. Dornbach James Taylor Francis J. Davis Clayton Gardner from the New York committee following Bible study exams conducted at the Y M C A in late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lockman
New York
Arthur E. Dornbach
James Taylor
Francis J. Davis
Clayton Gardner
Personal News From La Crosse Area Residents
Local notes report multiple residents visiting and traveling between La Crosse and nearby towns. Names include W W Winning, J Evans, Henry Otto, C A Pattinson, B Nelson, and others with events such as trips, announcements, and social gatherings.
Men Who Dared course interests 32 pupils
Raymond Huebner, Wesley A. Simons and Kenneth Whyte guided a study titled Men Who Dared detailing the lives of twelve notable men. The class included boys aged 16 to 32 with high average exam scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Huebner
Wesley A. Simons
Kenneth Whyte
Finances Tight and Terms Tested in Upright Deal
A commenter notes that settling debts by paying compliments is futile and stresses difficulty persuading an office-holder that one bad term should not merit another. The piece hints at financial obligations and negotiation challenges.
Orphanages Hold Commencement Ceremony At St Michael St Ann
Eleven orphans received diplomas at the St Michael and St Ann orphanages commencement last evening on Tenth and Winnebago. The program featured essays, marches and drills with diplomas conferred by Right Rev James Schwebach. The highlight was Miss M Higgins's essay Do Your Duty Let Come What May focusing on duty to God, neighbor and self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
St. Ann's
Winnebago
M. Higgins
James Schwebach
J. Goodin
Kindergar
Recital by Miss Schuman and pupils at 116 South Fourteenth
A delightful piano recital by Miss Ida Schuman’s pupils, assisted by Mrs. P. L. Cilley, at 116 South Fourteenth Street. Lois Halik accompanied. list of participating pupils includes Malcolm Bowles and many others. Engagement announced: Mora Matilda Erickson to Will James Asselin. wedding set for St James Church on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schuman
Pulpis
Ida Schuman
P. L. Cilley
C. H. Schweizer
South Fourteenth Street
Cilley
Lois Halik
Malcolm Bowles
Eleanor
Gretchen
Caroline Schweizer
George Bunge
Harold Owen
Regnnhild Skaar
Lucile Cowles
Frank Funke
Ruth Hillstad
Alice
Harold Taylor
Kenneth Whyte
Marjory Gordon
Paul Egbert
Louis Knuteson
Charlotte Harper
Ruth Vance
August Erickson
Mora Matilda
Will James Asselin
St. James Church
Club Gives Farewell To Miss Essie Long
The B. B. D. club honored Miss Essie Long who will leave for Milwaukee. Miss Norma Partridge hosted at 1433 Charles Street with games music and late refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Partridge
Charles Street
Essie Long
Milwaukee
Gertrude Ersham and Walter Nichols wed at Fi sham home
The wedding of Miss Gertrude Ersham to Walter Nichols took place Tuesday evening at the Fi sham home with Rev. Vance officiating. Attendants were Grace Nicholls and John Ersham, with Evelyn Jeide as flower girl. Relatives and friends attended. the couple received many gifts and shared a supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ersham
Walter Nichols
Henry Fisham
Gertrude
Vance
Grace Nicholls
John Ersham
Evelyn Jeide
Lancaster
Wis
No Rest for Plotter Phelps in London Seclusion
New York attorney Myron H. Phelps, president of the society for the advancement of India, is believed in secret talks with London seditionary figures and may be deported after being ejected from several hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Myron H. Phelps
New York
Society For the Advancement of India
Phelps
India
Local Society Names Helen Goddard Esther Limpseth and More
A society notice lists Helen Goddard, Esther Limpseth, Robert Herkins and Emma and Maud Batchelder among attendees or honorees in a community event. The fragment highlights these individuals as participants or guests in a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Goddard
Esther Limpseth
Robert Herkins
Emma and Maud Batchelder
Mrs Legler Hosts Wednesday Literary Club
Mrs. Ann Legler entertained the Wednesday Literary club and a few invited guests this afternoon.
Mrs Whyte and son Kennith head to Milwaukee for visit
Mrs D G Whyte and her son Kenneth left at noon for Milwaukee for a several weeks visit with friends. Miss Alice Baker from Dresbach spent the day in the city with friends. Miss Marie Wheeler departed Tuesday for Columbus and Lauderdale Lake and will be absent until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Whyte
Kenneth
Milwaukee
Alice Baker
Dresbach
Marie Wheeler
Columbus
Lauderdale Lake
Wabasha Trip By Steamer La Crosse
A party of ladies traveled to Wabasha aboard the Steamer La Crosse on Monday and returned the following day. The group included Mesdames Palmer Arcadia C W Noble J H McConnell George Schweizer and several Misses Marty Alice Smith Geneve Caldwell Anna May Hanscome Bigham Brown Heide man Mrs B M Donaldson Miss Norton Madison and Mr John Bird.
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Wabasha
la Crosse
Mesdames Palmer
Arcadia
C. W. Noble
J. H. McConnell
George Schweizer
Marty Alice Smith
Geneve Caldwell
Anna May Hanscome
Bigham
Brown Heideman
B. M. Donaldson
Miss Norton
Madison
John Bird
Party picnics at Boyd cottage on Dresbach porch
This morning a party visited Dresbach and spent the day at the Boyd cottage. They carried a large lunch to eat on the Boyd porch. The group included T. P. Benton W. F. Benton and families John Langdon and children W. A. Pryor and family Mrs. Ann Langdon the Misses Belle and Maud Boyd Alice Pryor and Helen Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresbach
Boyd Cottage
Boyd Porch
Messrs and Mesdames
T. P. Benton
W. F. Benton
John Langdon
W. A. Pryor
Ann Langdon
Belle and Maud Boyd
Alice Pryor
Helen Bailey
Jor ris Twins Celebrate Quiet Lawn Party
Mrs A A Jorris hosted a Monday afternoon party for twins Edith and Hall Jorris. Supper served on the lawn with mothers of guests assisting. A maypole display with ribbon streamers and candy boxes at each end adorned the table. Attending were Jessie Egbert Gertrude Salzer Dorothy and Frances Dow.
La Crosse School of Music Hosts Large Recital Audience
A very large audience attended last evening's Pupils Recital at the La Crosse School of Music. The event showcased diverse instrumental and vocal numbers with strong applause, despite heat and competing city and parochial programs. The faculty concert tonight June 23 offers a closing night of a successful year with performers including Mr and Mrs Harry Ross Miss Estelle Solon Miss Edna Chadwick and Prof Harry Packman as accompanist. Tickets are 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse School of Music
Harry Ross
Estelle Solon
Edna Chadwick
Harry Packman
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Reiman & Tordt
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Baldwin
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Victor Records
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Hilliker & Riley
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Via
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J. Evans
Sparta
Henry Otto
Prairie du Chien
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Frontenac
Adelaide
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Turtus
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REO
Elsen & Kneen
Bangor
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Soldiers’ Convention
Charles A. Worth
Worth
Dells
Wisconsin River
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Fourteenth Streets
C. F. White
Nellie Dunn
Stoddard
H. Sewell
Frank Nee
Spring Grove
Minn
Gateway City
QO. M. Jorstad
Wilkinsburg
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Division Street
Buster Brown
W. T. Irvine
Main St. la Crosse
E. J. Pynn
St. Michael’s and
St. Ann’s
L. Baker
G. Martell
L. Guindon
Mvine
Graduate Optician
Herken’s
Cnolt
Hellfach
J. S
Men's League of the Presbyterian Church
Ient
Blockx
Drake
Harry A. Ross
Edna M. Chadwick
Saren Rose
Arditti
Anon
Jessica Ross
Zieguenerweisen
The
Overland Mail
Billy Hood
Cornstalk
Owen Meredith
Jessica Roth Powers
Harry Packmay
Kipling Bowman
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