North Side Briefs: Local visits and travel notices abound
Community notes list residents and visitors on the north side including John Brinkmann and Walter Rice touring the southern states from Hot Springs to Paul Beach Florida, Julius Severson visiting friends, Marcus Leeland for Beers North Dakota, and many others visiting relatives, moving, or recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brinkmann
Walter Rice
Hot Springs
Paul Beach
Fla
Julius Severson
Bostwick Valley
Marcus Leeland
Beers
N. D
Hans Leeland
Norwalk
Mydels & Vogel
Charles
Melvin Sheliedich
Bangor
Sabina Gibson
Avon Street
Orin Nelson
Madison
Olga Casperson
Loomis Street
Arthur Zimmer
Herman Larson
R. P. Smith
Leslie
Kane Street
Clinton Ville
L. A. Pennington
Wood St
Thoughtless man and tyrant image in commentary
The quote notes the world’s disagreement with a thoughtless man who tries to swallow it whole. It also suggests women view a man who expects propriety as a tyrant.
Mrs McKenzie Dies of Blood Poisoning
Mrs James McKenzie of 1602 Prospect Street died at a local hospital yesterday afternoon after illness from blood poisoning. A son was born Sunday morning and the mother weakened until death. Survived by husband a daughter and infant son. Funeral set for Thursday with services at home and Caledonia Street Methodist church. interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenzie
Prospect Street
McKenzie
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Schafer Severely Injured After Stair Fall
C. E. Schafer, president of La Crosse Floral Co., broke three ribs when he fell on the stairs at 21 South Sixteenth street Sunday while shielding his baby daughter. He remained in pain today with improved condition since yesterday and is expected to stay in bed at least two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Schafer
la Crosse Floral Company
South Sixteenth Street
James Leonard loses thumb in railroad wheel accident
While working on a railroad engine at Lytles, James Leonard's hand was caught in a drive wheel. His thumb was amputated at La Crosse hospital to prevent blood poisoning. he is now on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytles
James Leonard
la Crosse Hospital
Mr. Leonard
Tonsil and Adenoid Procedures Questioned
A medical note argues excessive tonsillotomy is unnecessary and that removing part of a large tonsil may help while keeping small adenoids intact unless they fill the nasal breathing space. It states that neither colds nor their cure are sped by tonsil or adenoid operations.
Simplicity as Youth’s Preserver Says Crane
Frank Crane urges preserving the ability to enjoy simple pleasures. He argues complex tastes and expensive pleasures stiffen the soul, while simple food, play, speech, and nature restore vitality. Reject pessimism as it signals the soul’s twilight and emptiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Grand and wondrous age cited in railway conversation
A railway passenger extols a grand age of invention to a stranger, noting how quickly progress appears. The companion recalls a recent lawsuit where the witness observed that there are more bars to the square yard now than to the acre, implying tighter restrictions or controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Club for Men and Girl Clerks Opens in Leeds
A Leeds club expected to be the only one of its kind in the country will serve shop assistants warehousemen and clerks. Women will be eligible with access to all male facilities plus a lounge for women. The piece notes a bachelor could win a wife by half the hustle of a widow seeking a second chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
London Mail
Banquet Honors Father Murphy at St. James Church
The St. James congregation hosted a banquet at the parish school last night in honor of Rev. Ambrose Murphy marking 25 years as pastor. Speakers included Lt. Gov. Morris Bishop Schwebach Dr. O Gorman Rev. Burns Dr. Evans and Fr Dunn with Farnham presenting a $700 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
St. James Church
Ambrose Murphy
O’gorman
St. James Seminary
Dubuque
Thomas Morris
Father Burns
Edward Evans
Frank Farnham
James Schwebach
A. B. C. Dunn
O'Gorman
Murphy
Morris
Evans
la Crosse
St. James Club
Woman Credits Cardui For Recovery After Long Illness
Mrs. Kate EB Weaver of Nashville says a three year nine month illness left her unable to walk. Her brother from Dallas funded six bottles of Cardus, which she credits with restoring her health and strength. She notes others, including her daughter, are using Cardui with similar improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Kate EB. Weaver
Cockrill Street
Dallas
Texas
Cardus
Cardui
Easter Monday Dinner Draws 446 at St. John’s Parish
A record Easter Monday supper in St. John's parish served 446 people. Serving started at 5 p m and concluded four hours later after all appetites were satisfied. An apron sale accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Judge notes on abroad education and hair fixes
A judge quotes a conversation about a woman claiming she studied overseas for education and learned six new hair fixing methods. The remark probes what she might have learned abroad and hints at practical rather than scholarly gains.
Wreck Rumor Denied on CMStP Rail Line Near Rushford
A rumor spread citywide that a wreck happened on the Southern Minnesota division near Rushford Minn. The Milwaukee offices denied the report. An extra freight train engine derailed at Whalen yesterday causing two hours delay. No injuries reported and damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Minnesota
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Rushford
Minn
Milwaukee
Whalen
No Cordelia, an Ossified Man Is Not Hard to Know
A fragment discusses Cordelia and an ossified man suggesting initial coldness or rigidity in approaching him. The line implies social friction or a cautionary note about forming familiarity with a reserved older figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia
Thoreau on friendship and fault removal in Spring
A reflective line contrasts two friends. One openly guides by behavior, the other hides faults. The speaker advocates loving truth and helping a friend dispel faults until they vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Holman Hunt’s Failure Rings Through A Goat Portrait
Gambart the art dealer sent Holman Hunt to the Holy Land to copy the Light of the World. Hunt returned with The Scapegoat, which Gambart refused to accept. Linnell the painter was later met, and Hunt lamented that he painted a great goat instead of a proper religious picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman Hunt
Gambart
Holy Land
Wisconsin La Crosse suit summons McDonald v McDonald
In La Crosse County Wisconsin Celia McDonald sues Arthur McDonald in circuit court. Defendant is ordered to appear within twenty days of service to defend or risk judgment by default as demanded in the complaint. Attorney J E Higbeer, La Crosse Wisconsin handles the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
County of la Crosse
Celia McDonald
Arthur McDonald
Forty Dollar Windfall and City Dreams of Kitty Clarkson
Kitty Clarkson travels to the city to earn a living after her father's death. Despite letters of character and a bank stumble, she endures rejection, works in a box factory, and discovers two hundred dollars by mistake, eventually prompting a city banker to offer support and courtship. The tale ends with a hopeful note as a returning village life collides with a destined meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Kitty Clarkson
Kitty
Dr. Watkins
Martin
Brian van Wert
Miss Kitty
Métake
Wife defends shiftless husband as well meaning
A wife speaks for her husband, a lazy man, saying his intentions are good though he shirks work. She argues he means well and deserves sympathy rather than blame. Neighbors react with mixed judgments about his responsibility and character.
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DOME
Buffalo and Pawnee
Bill’s Wild West
Dreamland Theatre
North Side Briefs
McCook
Neb
Nina Lien
Berlin Street
T. Welch
Aberdeen
S. D
L. Larkin
Caledonia Street
John Fitzpatrick
Alma
J. Ryan
C. Loeffler
Robert Wisland
Caledonia
G. Wisland
Irwin Smith
George Street
Hostetter
North Side
Father Murphy
St. James
Rev. Dunn
Bishop Schwebach
Gov
Covery
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady N.Y
J. E. Higbeer
P. D
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
C. J. Sevenson
the Tribune
Clara Inez Deacon
Father John
Lowell
Mass
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