Morton elected travelers' head at lodge meeting
At the United Commercial Travelers lodge No. 4 meeting, C. J. Morton was elected senior counselor with W. A. Grimes as junior counselor H. E. Downey as conductor J. F. Bonneville as page J. F. Barnes as sentinel E. J. Steinmetz as secretary treasurer and P. J. Yerly J. W. Callaway named executive committee members Alternate delegates to the Janesville convention include Ole Elbertson F. M. Clark John Dengler and J. P. Hurtgen the retiring senior counselor becoming past counselor La Crosse council No. 94 reports 233 members as second largest in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
C. J. Morton
W. A. Grimes
H. E. Downey
Page
J. F. Bonneville
Sentinel
J. F. Barnes
E. J. Steinmetz
P. J. Yerly
J. W. Callaway
Janesville
Ole Elbertson
F. M. Clark
John Dengler
J. P. Hurtgen
la Crosse
Wesson Safe After Telegram Clears Death Fear
Mr and Mrs R H Wesson of 1619 Ferry St learned their son Charles B Wesson is in Omaha on business and safe A telegram at 10 pm last night eased their worries after his name appeared among the dead in a Tribune list relatives across the country sent condolences but no other local names matched those in Omaha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
R. H. Wesson
Ferry St
Charles B. Wesson
Omaha
C. B. Wesson
Mr. Wesson
Dunn and Bradstreet
Wessons
la Crosse
Doerflinger Mutual Benefit to Host After Easter Ball
The Doerflinger Employer Mutual Benefit association will host an after Easter ball at Linker hall tomorrow night. Andre's orchestra will provide music and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerflinger
Youth group event at Norwegian Lutheran church
The Young People’s society of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division streets hosts an entertainment night in the church parlors featuring Minnie Hoel Myrtle Anderson and Russell Anderson on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth and
Division Streets
Minnie Hoel
Myrtle Anderson
Russell Anderson
New Discovery Croxone Claims Rapid Kidney and Urinary Relief
An advertisement touts Croxone as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder issues, backache and rheumatism. It asserts the formula cleanses kidneys, dissolves uric acid, soothes bladder linings, and swiftly relieves long standing cases with minimal doses. Drug stores sell it with a promise to refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Bulgarians Capture First Line at Adrianople
Sofia March 25 The war office says after days of desperate fighting at Adrianople the Bulgarians seized the first Turkish defensive line under siege guns. The report confirms the surrender of David Pasha and 15 000 Ottoman troops led by him. He commanded the seventh corps and capitulated on the Skumbi river in Albania to the Servians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Adrianople
War Office
David Pasha
Skumbi
Albania
Floods follow in wake of tornado across town
Floods swept through the town injuring property and killing at least one man who died freeing logs at the High street bridge. Bridges on the C and O and Pennsylvania lines were carried away as waters rose through the day. In Guelph Ontario factories along the Speed River shut down as the flood worsened and many residents lost homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guelph
Ont
Indiana Flood Ravages State Leaving Thousands Homeless
Thousands of families displaced across Indiana as the worst flood in state history cuts power, halts industry and transport, and isolates many areas. Four deaths confirmed with others feared as communication lines fail and cities face danger from fire and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Massive floods overwhelm several Indiana cities
Across Peru Kokomo Fort Wayne and Vandalia floods flood streets with feet of water. In Kokomo a thousand homes submerged and residents cling to second stories. Fort Wayne faces the worst flood in history with vast property damage and receding hope by midnight. Vandalia reports levee breaks sending water across hundreds of farmland acres as rescue boats operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Vandalia
Kaskaskia Lev
Boy Burglars Caught In Act At Callahan Home
J B Callahan of 1445 Wood Street, a C B & Q conductor, surprised two boys attempting a burglary. They fled to a closet but were found, detained, and sent to central station for the night. Parents were notified. police decide on charges. Names withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Callahan
Woodstreet
Mr. Callahan
Michael Britton
Central Station
John Fletch
Arnold Dillon
Magney
Krinsky
Tornado Toll in Omaha District Reaches 176 Dead
After a severe storm lashed Omaha and Council Bluffs, 176 people are dead in the district with fourteen in Council Bluffs. Looters are arrested and a relief corporation may form to aid rebuilding. Funeral processions begin as wrecked homes and a theater collapse, while rescue crews clear debris along the Rock Island line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Get Rid of Piles at Home Remedy Advertisement
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy as a quick cure for piles claiming the old family doctor warned against surgery. It promises relief in a short time and urges sending for a free trial pack and a regular 5 cent package, even if wearing a pile truss.
Pyramid Drug Company Piles Remedy Trial Offer
A promotional request seeks a free trial treatment by mail for Pyramid Pile Remedy from Pyramid Drug Company Marshall Michigan. The ad promises “free” in a plain wrapper to prove the remedy’s splendid results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Musterole advertised sore throat relief from mustard oil
Musterole cream promises quick relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma and other pains. It is a white oil based ointment applied topically with no plaster, used in hospitals and sold in jars 25c 59c and 2.50 hospital size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
George L. Moxley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mrs Lena Vrchota Dies At Home In La Crosse
Mrs Lena Vrchota of 1317 South Front street died at her home after a three week illness of complications. She was 44. She is survived by her husband, four sisters Mrs Gust Tischer, Mrs Henry Grabhorn, Mrs Frank Tischer of La Crosse, and William Nedvidek of Portland, Ore, three brothers Frederick, Ernest and Frank of La Crosse. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Lena Vrchota
South Front Street
Number Four Fire Station
Frederick
Ernest
Frank
la Crosse
Gust Tischer
Henry Grabhorn
Frank Tischer
William Nedvidek
Portland
Ore
City Restores North Side Water After River Break
Water service resumed on the North side after a two day outage caused by a main break near the La Crosse river. James Day of the board of public works led the crew that repaired the cave in and reconnected the system without further problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse River
James Day
Board of Public Works
la Crosse
Jewel Swindler Is Arrested Here In La Crosse
A Chicago man identified as Jack Phillips was arrested after posing as a buyer at Parker's jewelry store. He forged funds using fake Batavian bank credit and fled when a bank check verification failed. Detectives traced him to a room at Law hotel. Ed Clements, a Red Wing reform school runaway, was captured while attempting to sell whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warmington
Parker's
Jack Phillips
Chicago
Jos. McGrath
Phillips
la Crosse
State Bank of
le Seuer Farmers’ National Bank of
le Seuer, Minn
Batavian National Bank
Parker Jewelry Store
Law
Law Hotel
MceGrath
LeSeuer
Ed Clements
Minnesota Reform School
Red Wing
Sam Johnson
Mrs Albertina Weise Dies of Paralysis at 67
Mrs. Albertina Weise aged 67 died last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Haight 813 Badger street of paralysis. Survived by four daughters Mrs C B Peck Duluth Mrs Geo Haight La Crosse Mrs John Demorest La Crosse and Miss Louise Weise La Crosse and two sons Edward Weise Hokah and Charles Weise Austin Minn. Former Hokah resident who settled in the United States from Germany about 46 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertina Weise
George Haight
Badger Street
C. B. Peck
Duluth
Geo. Haight
la Crosse
John Demorest
Louise Weise
Edward Weise
Hokah
Charles Weise
Austin, Minn
Weise
Germany
Party to Raise Fund for Church Event
The Monday Night Bowling club hosts a solo and cinch party at St Wen ceslaus school hall on Winnebago Street to raise money for the church building fund. Refreshments provided and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wenceslaus School
Tenth
Winnebago Streets
Caledonia Couple Wed in Local Nuptials
Caledonia Minnesota couple Miss Anna H Schutz and Russel E Johnson wed at Rev. A Stanley Cadams home after securing a license from County Clerk Bert Jolivette and a permit from County Judge John Brindley. A license for Florence Helen Rebfiss and Henry I Schuelker was issued late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Anna H. Schutz
Russel E. Johnson
Minn
A. Stanley Cadams
Bert Jolivette
John Brindley
Florence Helen Rebfiss
Henry I
Schuelker
Bids to raze old Second Ward school for armory at Fourth and King
The building committee of company M of the Governor's Guards will open bids tonight to tear down the old Second Ward school at Fourth and King streets. Razing is to begin promptly to permit the spring start of the new armory construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
Governor's Guards
Second Ward
Fourth and
King Streets
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Hundt
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of John Hundt late of La Crosse City is administered with Susanna Hundt as executrix. Creditors have six months from March 24, 1913 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will review all claims October 7, 1913 at 10:00 AM in the La Crosse Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
of la Crosse
John Hundt
la Crosse
Susanna Hundt
A W Rennebohm Dies After Long Illness in La Crosse
A W Rennebohm of 116060 La Crosse street died at his home yesterday at 2 40 pm after a long illness. Inflamatory rheumatism triggered by smallpox caused his death at age forty. Born in Leeds Wisconsin he moved to La Crosse at age ten and worked sixteen years for F R Hickisch and son grocers. He later operated a local grocery at Eleventh and La Crosse streets. Survived by widow son Raymond and daughter Gladys. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm from the house and German Lutheran church with Rev. Gamm officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rennebohm
la Crosse Street
Mr. Rennebohm
Leeds
Wis
la Crosse
F. R. Hickisch and Son
Mayor Demands Boats Rush to Middletown
Mayor Heer of Middletown Ohio telegraphed Cincinnati Mayor Hunt requesting boats be sent by special train to Middletown to save lives. He urged immediate action. A special train with boats and police is being assembled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Heer
Middletown
Hunt
Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Relief for Sick Children
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the gentle first treatment for ailing children. It claims to cleanse stomachs livers and bowels with no harsh effects, promising quick, pleasant relief and advising mothers to keep the product on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
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