Sensational elopement of Grace Monroe in Centralia
Grace Monroe an 18 year old daughter of Rev Alexander Monroe elopes with her fiance William Lieferman aided by James Shanklin after abduction from Chicago Lawn. The couple fled by buggy to a Jett farm then boarded a Chicago bound train amid mud and rain, pursued by family and allies until a public rescue reveals the planned marriage.
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Centralia
Grace Monroe
Alexander Monroe
James Shanklin
Chicago Lawn
William Lieferman
Young Shanklin
Lieferman
Frank Parks
Jett
Monroe
Miss Monroe
Jett Farm
Sparks
Chicago
Mr. Monroe
Street feud leaves innocent bystander dead in Thornton
In Thornton’s Austrian colony a street battle broke out after Edward Goening confronted revelers. Peter Hendricks, an innocent laborer, was shot and killed as John Stienncz led a mob down the main street. Police fought to prevent lynching. several rioters jailed. further trouble feared.
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Chicago
Thornton
Peter Hendricks
John Stienncz
Downell Improvement Company
Edward Goéning
Goening
Stienner
Stienuez
Hendricks
Democrats in Appleton endorse Bryan for president
In Appleton Wisconsin on June 26 Democrats at a county convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president. Resolutions call for tariff reform and free list for trust made goods and express unanimous support for Bryan while praising Senator Ben Tillman. Sixteen delegates were chosen to attend the Wisconsin state convention in Milwaukee next week.
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Appleton, Wis
William Jennings Bryan
United States
W. J. Bryan
F. Peterson
Dan Boyle
G. Keller
A. Danielson
C. Roemer
L. Waters
E. Otto
Beauty Law: Cleanliness and Health Tea Promise Cure
An old advertisement proclaims cleanliness as the first rule of beauty and touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for complexion ills. The claim covers tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, urging readers to ask their druggist.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Iask
Runaway nitroglycerin wagon threat near Knightstown
In Knightstown Indiana on June 26 a driverless wagon train carrying nitroglycerin sped toward the countryside. John Bowman warned residents by telephone as Wallace Apple tackled the runaway. The nitro did not explode and the frightened boy lamented the heat.
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Knightstown
Ind
John Bowman
Paul Revere
Wallace Apple
Very Low Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
Excursion tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis via the North Western Line on July 24 25 and 26 with favorable return limits offered for the Saengerfest of the Saengerbund of the Northwest. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
North-Western
Saengerbund
Northwest
Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
Notice to Contractors La Crosse Public Works 1906
The Board of Public Works of La Crosse invites sealed bids by June 29 1906 for artesian water extension on Caledonia street connecting to the St James well and Windsor street. Bids require a $100 bond or $50 certified check, completion by July 26 1906, and contracts awarded by the board with protests reserved.
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Board of Public Works
City of la Crosse
City Hall
Caledonia Street
St. James
Caledonia Streets
Windsor Street
City of
County of la Crosse
H. J. Beckwith
Arthur J. Roberge
Geo. Falk
Commissioners of Public Works
C. H. Connor
Application to admit will and appoint administrator
Notice is given that at a special term of the county court in La Crosse Wisconsin the application of Gertrude Meister to admit the last will of Anna Ryder and for appointing an administrator with will annexed will be heard on July 16 1906 at ten o’clock A M at the La Crosse County Court House. By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge Miller and Wolfe attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Said County
Court House
la Crosse
Gertrude Meister
Anna Ryder
Summons in La Crosse County Civil Case
In Justice Court La Crosse County City of La Crosse to Alfred Kahl alias Cole you are notified that a summons and garnishee has been issued to satisfy Belle Kellys demand of Twenty eight Dollars unless you appear before Justice C W Hunt at his La Crosse office on July 18 1906 at nine in the morning judgments will be rendered and your property sold to pay the debt dated June 25 1906
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Justice Court
LA Crosse County
City OF la Crosse
Alfred Kahl
Cole
Belle Kelly
C. W. Hunt
Said County
la Crosse
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver and Pueblo by North-Western Line
Excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line apply from all stations July 10 to 15 inclusive with favorable return limits. Two fast trains to Colorado daily, only one night. For full information apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
North-Western
Grand Lodge B P. O. E
Colorado
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Dr George Powell Consulting Physician and Surgeon
Dr George Powell serves as consulting physician and surgeon providing expert medical guidance. He specializes in clinical assessments and patient care, applying surgical expertise across consults and treatment planning. He is affiliated with local hospitals and medical groups advising on complex cases.
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George Powell
For Sale Household Goods and Furnishings
Classified note offering two large willow rockers a bookcase a gent s chainless bicycle at 1423 Madison Street and a bed and dresser sideboard hall tree gas stove at 216 North Seventh Street for sale.
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Madison Street
North Seventh Street
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Minnesota Lakes
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Northern Pacific Railway
A. M. Cleland
St. Paul, Minn
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W. B. Kniskern
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Wind River Reservation
Nebuer
Ginger
Rose St
North Side Bottling Works
Appleton Endorses
Bryan
Pryor
Ecorations
Odin J. Oyen
la Crosse, Wis
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt. B. Lowrass
W. B Tscharner
F. Gohres
J. Waite
Hamilton's
Edith E. Hamilton
South Third Street
Hamilton's Repair Shop
Gateway City
Vine Street
Wis
G. J. Fyett
S. 3Rd Street
the Tribune
Paul W. Mahoney
Surrey
South Fifth Street
Anderson Lumber Company
Hudson, Wis
Moler Barber College
Ill
E. Eckert
J. Gund Brg. Co. Bottling Dept
Main Street
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South Ninth Street
North Eighth Street
13Th and
Jackson Streets
South Third
South Eighth Street
Division St
Moser College
Moore’s Hand
South Fourth Street
South Eleventh Street
North Third
Ino. Gund Brg. Co
Eagle Hotel
The
Stoddard
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Tribune
Jackson
Tribune Office
Lucan
Stevens
la Crosse Mort Teaas
Wells E. Bennett
Batavisa Bank
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