Vacation Time Draws River and Lakes Fans Inland
Residents plan summer getaways along the river and its lakes. Campsites and resorts on the banks attract many, with auto traffic rising as families seek cooler air and outdoor recreation.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1923
Page
2
Residents plan summer getaways along the river and its lakes. Campsites and resorts on the banks attract many, with auto traffic rising as families seek cooler air and outdoor recreation.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bartels of Tomah Wis marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with 15 friends at their residence. born Kilbourn June 10 1873 he came to Tomah 1870, held Monroe County sheriff terms, served as superintendent of the poor and postmaster here. The couple active in city affairs received guests including Dr W E Bartels and Mrs Ella Waerd.
The state owns about 660 northern islands and will lease them for five years at around 50 currency units per island. The piece notes a critical, almost sensational view of tourism and isolation concepts, mentioning resorts and a Crusoe like retreat while avoiding direct calls to action or concrete arrangements.
A fragmented line mentions Booch and lily pads with a reed reference. The readable portion hints at a casual or nautical scene but lacks a clear event or names beyond Booch.
A lumber firm head, Mick Marquette, was injured when his car crashed into a streetcar. The collision occurred near Bis Bay as he traveled with Harry Hansen and a company team. Injuries are serious but details about the extent are not disclosed.
Rotert Brown risked his life by entering a 86 feet deep shaft beneath Grove Envy to free a cat marooned there. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals awarded him a large medal for the daring rescue.
Rochester residents pursue an oil drilling venture after a visitor’s tip. F W Schuster heads Rochester Oil & Development, planning to drill at EH C Bigelow farm one mile east this week. About 225 local investors, with minimum bets, support the project hoping for wealth.
Police report a third raid on a Baraboo location led to two arrests. Officers recovered suspected stolen property and are continuing inquiries. The operation aimed to curb illegal activity at the bar.
A raid by dry officers on Wednesday night led to the arrest of Afrs Rand and Tony Twyer in Lehergen on charges related to dealing in liquor. They were taken to Madison on Thursday to face federal court.
Wis The Marinette county Federation of Women’s Clubs session in Peshtigo honored four presidents: Mrs. Ins state president Mrs. E Borrand Wausaukee county president Mrs. TD Wood ward president and Mrs. Tee Blood Green Bay ninth district president Goodman was chosen for the next county federation meeting in September.
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