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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1913

Page

4

North Side Briefs Show Events and Illness on Charles Street

North side items note illnesses at 1629 Charles and 1402 Charles as well as people returning home from visits across towns. Several societies meet at homes of Semingson and Olsen and church groups. A ten and a half pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Wilms at 1337 Wood Street.

Harriet Isabelle Mercereau Charles Street William Herman Berlin Street C. Marking Chaseburg G. Freeman A Carlson Hettinger N. C Clayton Marvin T. Hurley Sumner Street St. Francis Hospital W. G. Austin Savanna L. Ellison O. Semingson Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Church M. Ploff Catherine Vogel Charles St Josephine Bennie Hanson Semingson George Street Sand Lake Coulee Bethel Lutheran Church Ole Magledahl Olaf Olson W. Wilms

Prairie du Chien confirms sewer contract with McNamara Co

The Prairie du Chien city council accepted a bid from C. B. McNamara and Co. of Dubuque for the sewer system at 20482.24 dollars after a special meeting. Work begins May 1 on the Music Hall block conversion to a hotel with modern facilities. Also planned are an addition to the canning factory and possible new buildings by the C. B. & Q. Railway near the depot. Nearby social notes mention local visits and illnesses among residents including Elmer Wright and Mrs. Laura Wright.

Prairie du Chien C. B. McNamara and Co Dubuque McNamara Company Music Hall C. B. & Q. Railway Company F. Alvens Zion Evangelical Church Aid Socity Minnesota Street E. R. Benson Milwaukee M. R. Munson Ferryville J. M. Campbell Bell Center Elmer Wright Laura Wright Chicago J. C. Rowley la Crosse S. R. Bowen Mason City Philip Helwig Henry Turbitt Thomas Taylor Farmers and Merchants State Bank

Town Visitors From Seneca And Surrounding Areas

Albert Asperson and another visitor from Seneca were in town on Tuesday. L. G. Lester and ex-Sheriff A. L. Stowell of Gays Mill were business visitors in Pay 5 on Monday. Attorney J. N. East of Bell Center spent Tuesday in Prairie du Chien on business, en route to Sparta to try a circuit court case. Ex-Sheriff A. N. Scoville sold his farm south of town to Joseph Flucke. Mr and Mrs Charles Schriver of McGregor were in the city on Monday. Dr A. J. McDowell of Soldiers Grove transacted business in Prairie du Chien Tuesday.

Albert Asperson Seneca L. G. Lester A. L. Stowell Gays Mill J. N Bell Center Prairie du Chien Sparta A. N. Scoville Theodore Martner Joseph Flucke Charles Schriver McGregor City A. J. McDowell Soldiers Grove

Anderson Twins Die On Same Day

The infant twins of Louis Anderson of 400 South Fourth Street died yesterday after a brief illness at one week old. Funeral services are at Dwyer Undertaking Parlors, 600 Mill Street, this afternoon. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Louis Anderson South Fourth Street Dwyer Undertaking Mill Street Oak Grove Cemetery

Extending a helping hand seems easier when there isn’t anything in it

A concise proverb notes that offering aid is simpler when the helper has nothing to lose or no personal burden. The saying highlights perspective on generosity and selflessness.

Avoid Dangerous Operations for Stomach Ailments Ad

An early 20th century patent remedy ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues. It claims safety for appendicitis gall stones and gastritis and cites testimonials from patients avoiding surgery. The ad lists Chicago maker Geo H Mayr and La Crosse distributors Hoeschler Bros. and druggists nationwide.

Mayr Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Whiting St Chicago la Crosse Hoeschler Bros Main St Fourth St

Thaw Insane Asylum Struggle Sparks New Scandal

Harry K Thaw slayer of Stanford White remains confined at Mattea wan asylum under scrutiny as management changes. Governor Sulzer orders Thaw treated like other inmates while Dr Leak probes possible secret outings and private visits sought by Thaw through attorney Charles Kennedy. Jer ome hired by the attorney general to oversee custody.

New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Matteawan Asylum Thaw Dr. Russell Sulzer Leak Chas. Kennedy Giegrich William Travers Jerome Carmody

Socialists to Meet on Pearl Street This Evening

The south side branch of the socialists will meet in the regular place on Pearl Street this evening at eight o'clock.

South Side Pearl Street

Hoyt store to rise in Chaseburg with new tile building

Work on the R. B. Hoyt store in Chaseburg, Wisconsin, will start about April 20 with the contract let April 15. The hollow tile two story structure will cost about $7,000 and include modern conveniences such as an elevator. Local residents and visitors were noted in a string of social and business activities across La Crosse, Westby, and nearby towns.

R. B. Hoyt E. W. Ryan St. Paul Magnus Peterson Westby Minnie Johnson Rachel Hansen Nina Stylen Martha Moe Minnie Lepke Agnes Keikstick Olga Bradles Mildred Gardner la Crosse Andrew Johnson Henry Melvin Johnson Wm. Schuster Frank Cuta Bernard Rumsey Dover Minn Ella Grosskopf H. Kieksieck Coon Valley Piepenhagen Arthur Larson Joe Giefer L. Carson John Kaiser Nora Larson Viroqua William Kapanke P.S. Curran A. F. Anderson

Navy Deaths From Potato Gas Reported In British Fleet

The annual health report of the British navy notes three bluejackets killed by potato gas in a provision room aboard the Superb. Germinating potatoes produced gas that suffocated the men in the stockroom. Also cited is a curious cremation ashes tale where a husband uses iron from his wife’s cremated remains, set in a ring.

Superb

Phrase About Deflection When Cornered

A compact remark advises responding to a heated exchange with a general, non-specific justification. It frames cornering as a moment to shift to broader language rather than specifics, suggesting a defensive tactic rather than substantive reply. The note presents a common communication ploy without endorsing it.

Premiums Take Two Of Three From Peerless Bowlers

The Bartls Premiums won two of three games against Peerless at Combination alleys last night. Finn led with a 210 high game and Hogan added 201. Scores detailed unavailable.

Bartls Finn Hogan Bartls Premiums E. Yehle Eee Eaced Ld Howard Eee O H. Finn Sete Swanson Ee Ee Mekvold Eee Sera Eh Eevee Lb SG Aera Zoeller Eee Oe

Bossard to Meet Melde in Two Weeks

Otto Bossard of St Paul and George Melde of La Crosse plan a wrestling match on the North side within two weeks. Bossard weighs 120 pounds, Melde 133. Bossard claims the championship at his weight and believes he can throw Melde despite the weight handicap. The bout will be decided by the best two of three throws with a $100 side bet.

Otto Bossard St. Paul George Melde la Crosse Bossard Melde

Franklin Club Debate on Dengler Term in Office

In a weekly meeting the Franklin club will debate whether Mayor John Dengler is entitled to another term. The program aims to present many different views of the question and generate a spirited discussion.

Franklin Club John Dengler

Mrs Tichenor Hosts Farewell Party For Mrs Dowell

Mrs Robert Tichenor held a farewell party at 1911 Wood Street in honor of Mrs Edward Dowell who is leaving the city for the west. The evening featured games music and refreshments with a locket presented to Mrs Dowell. Attendees included Mrs Ender Miss Fradette Mrs Davis Henry Heslip Barber Huss Lester Laftons Julius Skapple Miss Lulu Ender Glen Pendergast Edie Anderson Myrtle Garilka Alice Bull Mae Fradette Charlotte Edbur Charles Morton Arlie Bull and Miss Laura Hussie.

Robert Tichenor Wood Street Edward Dowell Dowell F. Ender Alice Fradette Mrs. Davis Henry Heslip Barber Huss Lester la

Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Mallony Home

The Ladies Sewing circle of St James church will be entertained at a coffee at the home of Mrs Edward Mallony at 517 Windsor Street tomorrow afternoon and evening.

St. James Church Edward Mallony Windsor Street

Box Car 1s Derailment Delays Milwaukee Line

A box car of an extra freight train derailed this morning at Cheny on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. The incident slightly delayed traffic but caused no injuries. Local crews cleared the track after the derailment.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Cheny

Eczema Relief Ad From Columbian Drug Store

A loud, urgent ad promises instant relief from eczema with D D D Wash and Soap. It guarantees a free full-size bottle if not effective, urging readers to visit Columbian Drug Store for details and comfort in relief.

Columbian Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Freew-Kruseco Women’s, Misses’ and Childrens Outfitters J- Bartel Company North Side Briefs Bangor Carl Bizowski Young People’s Society The Charlies Street Lutheran Church Sarah Olson Men's Society of the Mr. S. Gunderson Wilms Summit Foundry Rick Wall Holmen Joseph Ritter Winona Julius Rue Minot N. D Joseph Robillard Carl O'Neil Kane Street Hal North Side Robert Henry Adolph Knutson Anderson Matteawan Chaseburg, Wis Lacrosse Theatre Colonial Theater T. Erhart
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