La Crosse Gas and Electric Association Formed
A new La Crosse group named the La Crosse Gas and Electric Association was formed at the Gas and Electric company office. Its aim is education and social activity for all employees, with monthly talks, papers, a baseball team, and a first aid demonstration led by Dr. G J Egan. Officers elected include Thurston Owens as president and Miss Bessie Deneen as director.
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City of la Crosse
The
Gas and Electric Company
Main Street
la Crosse Gas and Electric Association
G. J. Egan
James Litster
Thurston Owens
Thomas Bramwell
P. R. Linker
J. M. LaVaque
Bessie Deneen
Oscar Schumacher
Jos. Smith
Man of Letters Admits Daily Bonehead Plays
A writer by trade admits repeating small mistakes in daily work as part of the creative process. He notes that imperfect craft and stubborn habits persist while pursuing better stories and ideas.
Peat Marshes Seen As Future Wisconsin Fuel Source
Madison Wis March 13 Special Wisconsin will soon find its peat marshes a major fuel source the conservation commission reports to the legislature. About 3 million acres of marshy land comprise seven percent of the state and may yield 600 to 4800 dollars per acre over the next fifty years. The land could be drained for agriculture held for future peat markets or submerged as reservoirs for stream regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Conservation Commission
Conversation Commission
Severino Arraigned In Milwaukee Murder Case
Giovanni Severino charged with first degree murder was arraigned in district court and granted adjournment until March 18 for a preliminary hearing on the district attorney’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severino
Milwaukee
Wis
Giovanni Severino
Theodore Jacobson Returns From Houston Visit
Theodore Jacobson came back from a visit with C. T. Sortungstad in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Jacobson
C. T. Sortungstad
Houston
Personal News and Local Visits Mix in La Crosse
Parker-Hirt Machine Co. markets its autos and home items as modern. Clare Haisinger and Frank Sulli van of Burr Oak were in town on business. E M Nye and wife of Viroqua visiting friends. T A Ryan of Janesville returned home after a short business visit. La Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co. promotes roofing paper and a 10x10 chicken coop kit for 18 dollars. Various locals and visitors, including J C Kylle of Webster and P D Picotte of Eau Claire, spend time in the city. Gateway City Transfer Co. and belt suppliers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Hirt Machine Co
Clare Haisinger
Frank Sullivan
Burr Oak
E. M. Nye
Viroqua
T. A. Ryan
Janesville
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co
E. D. Huntington
Troy
Wis
Edward Peterson
Lanesboro
Harmony Camp R.N. A
K. P. Hall
William Donald
Prosper
E. H. Hitchcock
Manston
H. M. Denison
Stoddard
la Crosse
J. C. Kylle
Webster
W. D. Picotte
Eau Claire
K. C. Stanley and Son
Coon Valley
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Company
George Tower
K. O. Sennes
Houston
Oscar Erickson
Thomas Burns
Lafayette
Iowa
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Promotes Strength for All Ages
Invigorating tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the system for adults and children. Sold at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Noted Basso to Sing at Normal
Gustav Holmquist, a leading United States bass, will be the bass soloist in Mendelssohn’s oratorio St Paul performed by the normal school chorus of 300 under Miss Harriet B. Oltman. He has shone in Messiah Elijah and The Creation and is noted for his rich voice and wide range suitable for concert work and private musicales.
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Gustav Holmquist
United States
Handel
Haydn
Mendelssohn
Elijah
St. Paul
Gounod
Ostav Holmquist
Normal School
Harriet B. Oltman
Wisconsin considers state flag design approval
Madison Wisconsin March 13. The assembly committee on state affairs this morning recommended for passage the Holmes bill prescribing the flag design for the state flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Committee On State Affairs
the Assembly
Editor speaks on The Single Tax at Madison meeting
Louis F. Post editor of The Public Chicago spoke to a public gathering in Madison Wisconsin in the assembly chamber last night on the topic The Single Tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Louis F. Post
The
Public
Chicago
Assembly Chamber
Knights Pythias to Attend Marvin Funeral Friday
Hamilton Lodge No 57 will meet at Northside Castle hall at 2 PM Friday to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Marvin. All members are requested to attend. John Arntson, Chancellor Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Lodge No. 57
Knights Pythias
Northside Castle Hall
Knight Marvin
Public examination for La Crosse fire dept members
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners calls a public examination of applicants for membership in the La Crosse Wisconsin Fire Department. The examination is at City Hall at 7:30 p m on Wednesday March 19 1912. L C Colman secretary La Crosse Wis March 13 1913.
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Fire Department
City of
la Crosse
Wis
City Hall
Board OF Police and Fire Commissioners
L. C. Colman
Card distribution offer at local drug store
A local druggist at 503 Main Street advertises 75c cash for a card found in the city. The note claims a $1.09 bottle of Indian Wa-Hoo Bitters for 75c plus 25c, touting rheumatic and stomach remedies, and promotes Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure in 50c and $1.00 sizes. Mail and phone orders receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Chas
Birthday party for La Verne Kniebusch on North Seventh Street
La Verne Kniebusch celebrated her sixth birthday Monday at home with a party for many little friends. Pink and green decor brightened the table, a large cake sat at center, and Easter bunny keepsakes were given as souvenirs. Guests included Frank Mundgren, Frances Rooney, Jay Orton, Celeste Long, Margaret Jones, Gladys Benedict, Richard Chilling, Jane Adams, Mildred Kniebusth, Elizabeth, Mary, and Robert Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne Kniebusch
North Seventh Street
Frank Mundgren
Frances Rooney
Jay Orton
Celeste Long
Margaret Jones
Gladys
George Benedict
Richard Chilling
Jane Adams
Mildred Kniebusth
Elizabeth
Mary
Robert Richmond
Entertain Women’s Union Hosts at Mrs McConnell Home
The Woman's Union of the First Congregational church was entertained this afternoon at the home of J. E. McConnell at 400 South Fourteenth street. Hosted by Mrs. George Bunge and Mrs. McConnell, the event featured social gatherings and refreshments.
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Entertain Woman's Union
Woman’s Union
The
First Congregational Church
J. E. McConnell
South Fourteenth Street
George Bunge
McConnell
Program at Church Delights Congregation on West Ave South
The Young People's society of the German Lutheran church on West avenue south presented a fine program last Friday evening. A large audience attended and refreshments were provided by Misses Mabel Elsick Minnie Birman Ida Peters Freda Tinkelmann and Caroline Biermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the German Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Mabel Elsick
Minnie Birman
Ida Peters
Freda Tinkelmann
Caroline Biermann
Largest wolf pelts bounty record reported in Rosholt area
E W Kurtz and C L Straton near Rosholt Wis turned in twenty five wolf pelts at the county clerk office in Stevens Point the largest wolf pelt shipment on record. The bounty is 500 dollars and pelts sell for 4 to 5 dollars each totaling eight hundred to one thousand dollars with an additional fox hide valued at five hundred to one thousand dollars.
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Stevens Point
Wis
E. W. Kurtz
C. L. Straton
Rosholt
Pupils Defeat Business Men in Spelling Bee
In Mariette Wisconsin and Menominee Michigan twelve eighth grade pupils outspelled twelve business men in a spelling bee staged as a response to a newspaper critique of pupils orthography. A newspaper man bank cashier and a former mayor were among the defeated business team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
Wis
Menominee
Mich
Market Hay and Hogs Arrive From Surrounding Towns
The market sees multiple arrivals today as farmers bring hay, potatoes, straw, and dressed hogs. James Gellespie of Pime Creek Valley, Knute Larson of Barre Mills, O. P. Allen of La Crescent, and August Bowman of La Crescent all delivered loads this morning. Other participants include John Servais, John Lehman, L. Huebner, Frank Hafner, and Wenzel Kuhnert, with hay and hog shipments noted.
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James Gellespie
Pime Creek Valley
Fredrick Schmeckpepper
Barre Mills
Knute Larson
O. P. Allen
la Crescent
August Bowman
John Servais
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Albert Beutlich
Mormon Coulee
John Lehman
South Ridge
Minn
L. Huebner
Hokah
Frank Hafner
Wenzel Kuhnert
Chipmunk Coulee
Great Northern to Handle Much Ore
St Paul March 13 Alt though the Mesaba and Vermilion iron mines won't operate for three to five weeks, the Great Northern railroad plans to move about 17 000 000 tons of ore, the most by any railroad in a year.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Mesaba
Vermilion Ranges
Great Northern Railroad
Prescription for Kidneys Therapy Targeting Kidney Trouble
Old remedy promotes Murax compound with Buchu and gin as a treatment for kidney, bladder, and liver issues. It claims back pain, frequent or dark urine, and swelling as signs needing prompt attention to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. The advise cautions to buy genuine Murax in original sealed package and follow dosing of a teaspoonful three times daily after meals.
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Bright
Davies to Stand for Governor Prediction in Wisconsin
Madison March 13 Joseph E Davies a democratic national committeeman was named as the progressive democratic candidate for governor two years hence by A P Schmedeman a state central committeeman back from inauguration ceremonies He said Wisconsin democrats and national leaders view Davies as the logical candidate and that Davies would refuse any appointment sending him abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Joseph E. Davies
A. P. Schmedeman
Wisconsin
Washington
Capitol
Davies
Schmedeman
Best Cough Syrup Made at Home Costs Little and Heals
A home remedy claims quick relief from coughs with minimal cost. A simple mixture promises fast action, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Mayor Urges City Ownership Of Street Railways
Mayor J. S. Konkel of Superior urged municipal ownership of street railways in a senate corporations committee hearing. He backed Senator Linley’s bills to allow acquisition without the three year pre expiration requirement of existing franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
J. S. Konkel
Superior
Senate Committee On Corporations
Konkel
Linley
Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy Recipe
A pint sized cough syrup mix that fronts Pinex with granulated sugar and water to ease coughs and throat troubles. Pour 244 ounces Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar syrup, take a teaspoon every one to three hours, with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Divorce Counsel Bill Fails to Get Committee Recommendation
The assembly judiciary committee could not agree on any recommendation for the divorce counsel bill and sent it back to the assembly without a recommendation. The measure sought repeal of a law enacted two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Assembly
Judiciary
Social Democrats pass resolution in La Crosse meeting
The Social Democrats branch passed a resolution criticizing the city clerk for not extending usual courtesies, saying printed ballots omit socialist candidates for mayor, treasurer, and tax commissioner. It urges working class voters to write in R. C. McCaleb for mayor, C. A. Noetzelman for treasurer, and John Marquet for tax commissioner, advocating partisan public ownership and people’s control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch 1
Social Democrats
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Social Democratic Party
R. C. McCaleb
C. A. Noetzelman
John Marquet
Indianapolis Outfielder Arrested in Mortgage Horse Case
Appleton Wisconsin March 13 Edward Williams an Indianapolis outfielder is under arrest charged with selling a horse that carried a mortgage. Williams is held in lieu of 500 dollars bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton, Wis
Edward Williams
Indianapolis
Williams
Reverend Cadams Receives Palm Sunday Picture Sermon
The Rev T Stanley Cadams received a color set of pictures from New York for his Palm Sunday sermon at First Methodist Church. The views show Jerusalem processions and Holy Week ceremonies with data supplied by a noted traveler and focus on the last days of Jesus and Easter festivities in the Holy City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stanley Cadams
New York
First Methodist Church
Jerusalem
Holy City
Doans Kidney Pills Promoted By Ohio Ad 1908
Nature warns kidney trouble with cloudy secretions and frequent, painful passages. Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to relieve disordered kidneys and backache after a single box. Advertisement notes La Crosse user William S. King praising the remedy and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Doan
la Crosse
William S. King
Market St
Wis
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
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Ben Davis
Gano
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Uggist Majestic Bidg
GAS and Electric Club
the Mariner
Pharmacy
Kodaks
Hostetter
John Arntson
Otto F. Branstetter
OLD Y. M. C. A
DR. Pierce
Golden
Bungling Bros
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Great Northern
Mildred Carr
State Street
Jay St
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Outfielder Pincred
H-Cevenson
Opticians
Main Sts
Peete
Lacrosse
Mie
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