Personal notes of visits and arrivals in La Crosse area
A long list of names marks social visits and returns in La Crosse and vicinity. Residents and guests from Milwaukee Freeport Madison Chicago Janesville and other towns are noted visiting relatives, friends, or on business, with several returning home after weekends.
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J. Bouquet
Caledonia
L. N. Wassens
Freeport
George Powell
John P. Schimmins
la Crosse
O. Ziegler
Frankie Walker
Helen Vance
Leila McKee
West Salem
James S. Willebrande
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
E. F. Bunn
Chicago
Milwaukee
Madison
Faren
Elizabeth Zink
Janesville
N. C. Allen
Galesburg
C. £. Ward
Chaseburg
Alga Larson
Calumet
Gateway City
A. S. Mosher
C. A. Doud
F. W. Lester
Holmen
John Euler
Ruben Andreas
Minneapolis
Andreas
Mormon Coulee
William C. Richardson
Austin
Whybo
N. D
F. L. Page
D. C. McCann
Council Bluffs
C. Buchanan
Geor
Welch
Bismark
Wilma Schuermeyer
Redfield
Emma Billing
B. T. Holand
Children
Sparta
J. P. Arndres
Norwalk
T. T. Flines
H. A. Helgar
Taylor
Thos, Collins
Postville
Bertha Mix Obtains Warrant Against Charles H Johnson
Bertha Mix, a domestic, secured a county court arrest warrant against Charles H Johnson who has four children with another marriage. She alleges persistent harassment and a recent incident where he threw her down tore her clothing and dragged her in mud before bystanders rescued her. Johnson asked for an attorney and was remanded to jail on a $100 bond until Wednesday morning at 19 o'clock for court appearance.
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Charles H. Johnson
Bertha Mix
Johnson
Two Kinds of Women in Letters Dilemma
A remark contrasts two types of women. One blames the husband for not sending letters while away, assuming he has written, and blames the mail for delays or failures. The other type does not assign fault to external factors.
There's a Reason Postum Aids the Brain After Coffee
The advertisement claims coffee’s after effects hinder thought and that Postum made from roasted wheat with bran coating strengthens thinking. It asserts the wheat bran provides phosphate of potash to replace worn brain cells, promising a healthier mind without after-effects.
Demarest and Hoppe Face 2400-Point Billiard Handicap
Chicago report notes national amateur champion Calvin Demarest and former pro champion Willie Hoppe in a 2400 point handicap match. Demarest plays 14 2 balk line while Hoppe contest 18 1, aiming to level the field for their upcoming clash this week.
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Chicago
Ill
Calvin Demarest
Willie Hoppe
Demarest
Hoppe
Dr Holmes Inspects Herds for Tuberculosis at West Salem
Dr B F Holmes veterinary surgeon visited West Salem this morning to inspect several cattle herds suspected of tuberculosis, assessing conditions and likely need for treatment or quarantines.
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B. F. Holmes
West Salem
Manson Accepts Pledged Funds in La Crosse
State Secretary H. H. Manson announced funds from the Democratic committee in La Crosse totaling 250 dollars toward the measures he was ready to accept.
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H. H. Manson
State Central Committee
Democratic Committee
la Crosse
Stevens Declares Panama Canal a Failure
New Haven March 9 John C F Stevens former engineer of the Panama Canal declares the canal will be a failure It will have little commercial value and the expense will be great He adds it will not greatly facilitate fleet movements in case of war
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New Haven
Conn
John C. F. Stevens
Panama Canal
Quote of a Man Too Poor to Give
A man declares he is too poor to give. the saying implies wealth in spirit matters more than material means and suggests generosity of heart cannot be bought by money.
Pleasant Surprise At Coppin Home Society Party
A social gathering of about 30 guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A Coppin at 13 South Sixth Street brought a lively evening with Camp Booh Yah style refreshments games and music. The hosts were praised as royal entertainers and guests included P Dewey and family W Kenyon Aug Bedessem J A Anderson George Birdsell and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Coppin
South Sixth Street
P. Dewey
W. Kenyon
Aug. Bedessem
J. A. Anderson
George Birdsell
Alta Hemphill
Orah Anderson
Clara Dahl
Mathilda
Clara Johnson
Louise Schroeder
Messrs. Doyle
Will Kusche
Aug. Kusche
Walter Coppin
Eddie Johnson
Pleasant party honors Taylor granddaughter at George street home
A Friday evening gathering at 2109 George Street honored the Taylors granddaughter, age 10. Attendees included Lillian Stangle, Gertrude Stangle, Alma Johnson, Julia Johnson, Vivian Anderson, Vera Anderson, Marie Ellefson, Pearl Bigsbee, Mollie Boyle, Dora La Floure, Joe Boyle, and Peter Johnson.
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Mrs. Taylor
George Street
Lillian Stangle
Gertrude Stangle
Alma Johnson
Julia Johnson
Vivian Anderson
Vera Anderson
Marie Ellefson
Pearl Bigsbee
Mollie Boyle
Dora la Floure
Joe Boyle
Peter Johnson
Church Circle Meets For Friday Parlor Gathering
The Ladies circle of the First Universalist church will meet in the church parlors Friday afternoon. A business meeting is set for 8 o clock and a picnic supper will be served at 6.
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Church Circle
The
First Universalist Church
Social afternoons honor Mrs Lowe at church gatherings
Mrs Pryor hosted an informal Saturday afternoon for church ladies with Mrs Lowe as guest of honor. On Tuesday Mrs Warren Brayton entertained younger matrons of the church for Mrs Lowe. Both events were delightful affairs.
Mrs Leslie Raymond Calls to El Paso for Ill Brother
Mrs Leslie Raymond left for El Paso by the noon Burlington after her brother Edward Glissendorf grew suddenly ill. She had just returned from Manchester Iowa where she spent a month with him before his departure to El Paso two weeks ago for the climate. A message yesterday said he is much worse and asked her to come. Raymond plans to stay awhile. Carl Winslow departed Friday night for Chicago to be away two weeks.
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Leslie Raymond
el Paso
Texas
Burlington
Edward Glissendorf
Raymond
Manchester
Mrs. Raymond
Carl Winslow
Chicago
Doctor I N Cohen Celebrates 58th Anniversary
Dr. I N Cohen marked his fifty eighth birthday anniversary at home with family on Sunday March ?, with decorations of car nations ferns and house plants. He received many congratulations from relatives and friends and spent a pleasant day before leaving on the midnight train to Milwaukee for professional business.
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I. N. Cohen
Milwaukee
La Crosse Bowlers Win Over Winona Team
The Cardinal Bowling team of Winona fell to La Crosse by a total of 1966 to 2468 on three games at Hunt alleys. Results show La Crosse scores 828 881 759 and Winona 617 716 633. The week schedule lists league pairings for Wednesday through Friday at the alleys.
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Cardinal
Winona
la Crosse
Stars
White Sox
Grant Reynolds Visits Cedar Rapids Trader
G Reynolds of Cedar Rapids owner of a Traer dry goods store visits the city for a few days with friends on business. The note mentions his former work at Barron store in this area and a reflection on public subscriptions and muckraking.
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G. Reynolds
Cedar Rapids
Traer
Barron
Self made men and the lure of outside assistance
A short aphoristic line notes that many self made men appear able to improve with some external help, implying that independence is aided by occasional support from outside sources.
City News Reports Transfers and Local Ordinances
Frank Kraczak sold lot 16 block 1 in Cargill and Hyde's addition near Madison and Twenty-third for 850 dollars. Plans to convert the Y M C A into an armory proceed slowly with part funding pledged and more forthcoming. The Knights of Columbus lecture at the Y M C A addressed social evils by Dr Harrington of Milwaukee. The state barber license exam is planned for late April or early May at Mike Carlin's shop on South Third street. A false claim about Charles Knock being jailed in Minneapolis is debunked. The Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias reorganize at Castlehall on March 18 with new uniforms ordered. The Knight for a Day troupe leaves La Crosse for Wausau by special train. La Crosse commandery No 9 K T holds a special meeting with supper and a 7:30 session. Northwestern road auditors audit local offices. The Woodmen of the World host a basket social in Woodmen hall on Thursday.
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Frank Kraczak
George Edwards
Cargill and
Hyde
Madison
Twenty-third Street
Knights of Columbus
Harrington
Milwaukee
Mike Carlin
South Third Street
Knock
Charles Knock
Drayman
Minneapolis
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Castlehall
la Crosse Theater
Wausau
Northwestern
la Crosse Commandery
No. 9
K. T
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Hall
Barbers Hold Card Party in Travelers Hall
Local Barbers' Union No. 21 held a card party with dancing in the Linker building Travelers hall. Head prizes went to Lulu Wachsmuth and A Oberlander, consolation prizes to Miss St Antony and Casper Johnson.
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Barbers’ Union No. 21
Travelers’ Hall
Linker Building
Lulu Wachsmuth
A. Oberlander
Miss St. Antony
Casper Johnson
Funeral for Pioneer Farmer Joseph Kneisel Held in La Crescent
The funeral of Joseph Kneisel a pioneer farmer of La Crescent was held this morning at the Catholic church in La Crescent with interment at the La Crescent cemetery Father Dolle conducted the services.
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Joseph Kneisel
la Crescent
Father Dolle
Miss Wheeler III Admitted With Pneumonia
Miss Alice Wheeler, former society editor of the Tribune, was removed to the La Crosse hospital yesterday morning with a severe pneumonia attack. Her condition is not considered serious.
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Alice Wheeler
the Tribune
la Crosse Hospital
Style suggestions reflect elaborate fashion coats and hats
The Tribune describes tailored suits giving way to ornate fashion. A model in Chinese rose broadcloth features a circular skirt and a loose sleeve coat trimmed with lace galloon. Sun rays adjust the fit, cream lace quillings adorn the front, and a black and white roll sailor hat with ostrich plumes completes the ensemble.
Fargo Commercial Club seeks aid to fight railway rate bill
R S Lewis president of Fargo North Dakota commercial club appeals to the local board of trade for help opposing a railroad bill. The measure allows carload ratings to be based on the highest class in a mixed car. Local board unlikely to act, as territory is not openly discussed.
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R. S. Lewis
Commercial Club
Fargo
North Dakota
Board of Trade
La Crosse Asked to Join National Municipal League
The local Board of Trade received word that La Crosse is being considered for membership in the National Municipal League. The organization, based in Philadelphia, has 139 affiliated bodies and 1,400 individual members and 15 American conventions. The board may take up the matter at the next meeting. Clinton Rogers Woodruff is the league president.
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Board of Trade
National Municipal League
la Crosse
Philadelphia
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Politiciansaccuse compromised memories and graft
The remark references politicians with alleged long fingers and short memories, signaling a critique of corruption and forgetfulness in public duty. It frames the issue as a political jab rather than a formal accusation.
Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League Postponed To March 11
La Crosse league postpones meeting to noon Wednesday March 11 as the schedule committee is not ready. La Crosse Association plans repairs to grounds and buildings costing about 609 dollars. President John A Elliott says 28 men are signed up to form about three teams and reports may shift if a working team is found.
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Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League
la Crosse Ball Association
Paul W. Mahoney
la Crosse Association
John A. Elliott
Bold robbers scale pole to hit Elks lodge
In Warsaw Indiana thieves in broad view climbed a telephone pole and entered the Elks lodge rooms. They took about $200 in cash and other valuables before fleeing.
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Warsaw
Ind
the Elks
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