Power Co. May Face Title Dispute In Hatfield Project
The La Crosse Water Power Co's $5,000,000 Hatfield water power venture encounters a title snag. D. M. Kelly and L. G. Merrill once held major site interests. Kelly’s title is now contested through tax title claims. Col. C. C. Pope handles the dispute, linking to 1877 79 Brown county assembly service and Kelly’s Boston law practice.
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la Crosse
Hatfield
Kelly
Col. C. C. Pope
Wisconsin Assembly
Pope
Brown County
Boston
Mass
Kellyy, Lincoln & Winthrop
Hebrews Look Forward To Passover Feast
Hebrews in America anticipate the Passover feast to begin on Tuesday April 1 10 and observe it more extensively than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
From Food to Faith Grape-Nuts Postum Aid a Preacher Credits
A young preacher recounts chronic indigestion and poor health from city college life. After trying Grape-Nuts and Postum, he reports steady, lasting improvement in strength, mental clarity, and ability to study. He now preaches both Christ and Grape-Nuts. Passover preparations and rituals are described, detailing Seder practices, symbols, and openness to Elijah the Prophet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Mrs Thompson and Mrs Wilcox Return Home From City Visit
Mrs P Thompson and Mrs W M Wilcox arrived back at their New Lisbon home after a several days visit in the city with friends.
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P. Thompson
Thirty Singing Societies to Gather in La Crosse
The North western Scandinavian Singers' association will hold its bi ennial saengerfest in La Crosse this July with thirty singing societies and about 600 male singers. Tickets totaling nearly 4000 dollars have already sold well three months before the event. Empire roller rink remodeling contract awarded to Peter Nelson. a large stage and 3000 seat auditorium will host bands orchestras and soloists.
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Scandinavian Singers’ Association
la Crosse
Peter Nelson
Local La Crosse notices mix twins and trades at 227 Main
City notices include Thompson duo visiting Chicago, Anna Christianson with New Lisbon ties, Cordell Spellum in town, and Dr Foster marketing at 206 South Fourth. Advertisements urge colby dentistry and Hollister tea for liver health while mentions of politics, labor, and real estate fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Thompson
Chicago
J. Johnson
Trempealeau
P Lawrence
Anna Christianson
New Lisbon
Cordell
A. Spellum
Westby
Foster
South Fourth Street
Frank Webber
State Federation of Labor
Colby
Chris J. Burns
The
Tribune
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Beach
Michael Schmitt
South Eighth Street
State Insane Asylum
Brindley
L. B. Morris
Palmist
Reading
North Fifth
State Street
Don Cameron
Springfield
Benton
W. C. Baker
Cameron House
Joseph Johnson
Baker
Care Tribune
Kay McKay Implicated in Oregon Land Frauds
Letter from Mrs. McKey to State Land Agent Oswald West details Kay McKay and associates including Puter and McKinley in a La Crosse investors land swindle. She seeks divorce and claims McKay paid youths to forge names and stole funds from Frank Salzer money. She notes McKay’s second wife Maud Johnston and possible whereabouts in Acme Washington or British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay McKay
D. Puter
Horace McKintey
Oregon
la Crosse
McKey
Oswald West
Portland
West
Government Land Office
Puter
McKinley
McKay
Maud Johnston
Chicago
Frank Salzer
Acme
Wash
B. C
Wisconsin delegation reorganizes with Mitter as chairman
The Wisconsin delegation in the House elected E S Mitter of Sturgeon Bay as chairman and John J Esch of La Crosse as secretary. James H Davidson of Oshkosh was chosen for the national committee seat to replace J W Babcock who declined. The meeting was harmonious with votes carried unanimously and attendance complete. Weisse, the Democratic member, was invited but absent.
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Wisconsin
House
E. S. Mitter
Sturgeon Bay
John J. Esch
la Crosse
James H. Davidson
Oshkosh
Congressional Committee
J. W. Babcock
Weisse
Babcock
Minor
Esch
Adams
Davidson
Cooper
Dana's Concert Program Includes War Scene Display
The program features Gounod Overture and Stabat Mater selections, solos and dances, with a 30 minute grand scene of war from declaration to Santiago ending with the Star Spangled Banner. Fifty local military men assist, scenic effects by Conway Jarvis and Mrs Punch Robertson. General admission 35 cents, upper gallery 10 cents.
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Luders
Franke
Gavotte
Esd
Czibutke
H.F. Stryker
The
O ° Hare
de Bennot
Walter West
Scharwenka Grand Scenjie
Coe Ie Ws. Selbes
Messrs. Conway and
Jarvis
Punch Robertson
Santiago
Homeseekers Excursion to Northwest West and Southwest
Excur sion tickets at greatly reduced rates on sale to the indicated territory via the North Western Line. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars. The Best of Everything. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Thimbles for sale at Irvine's La Crosse
Local jewelry store Irvine's at 423 Main St La Crosse advertises durable thimbles with double strength tops in sterling silver or solid gold. Large stock all sizes Engraving free Prices range from 18 to 100 cents.
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W.T. Irvine
Optician
Northern Ill. College of Optics
la Crosse
Irvine’s
Main St
Father of Mrs. Thomas Morris Dies of Old Age
Beely B. Pendelton of 1518 Caledonia street pioneer La Crosse resident died after noon at 3 55 from old age. Born December 1824 at Deerhead Island New Brunswick he served in the Civil War including Vicksburg. Survived by widow three sons and two daughters awaiting James W Pendelton’s return for funeral plans.
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Beely B. Pendelton
Caledonia Street
North Side
Deerhead Island
New Brunswick
Cleveland
Oshkosh
Darlington
Wis
Catherine Newkirk
la Crosse
Nathan Myrick
Blanchardville
Barton and
Adair Counties
Lafayette
Pendelton
Thirty-third Regiment
Company C Infantry
Wisconsin Volunteers
Mississippi Marine Service
Vicksberg
Vicksburg
Gurley
Grant
Mr. Pendelton
John Pendelton
Maine
James. W. Pendelton
Rib Lake
Militia Camps Planned with Army Support
Officials from Secretary Taft to Adjutant General Boardman show active interest in militia maneuvers at Camp Douglas next summer. Representative Esch discussed new field artillery with Gen Crozier to ensure Milwaukee battery receives updated guns for the August encampment.
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War Department
Taft Down
Esch of
Lavetee
Taft
Humphreys
Camp Douglas
Regular Army
Esch
Crozier
Milwaukee
Adjt
Boardman
State aid awarded for 1905 fair to exceed 1904
Officers of the Interstate Fair association announced state aid for the 1905 fair, slightly above the 1904 sum. La Crosse and all state fairs will receive aid at 46 percent of regular premiums and purses paid out.
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Interstate Fair Association
la Crosse
Low Rates to West and Northwest by Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers through fares to California for 34.90 and to North Pacific coast points for 28.95 with greatly reduced rates to many West and Northwest destinations. Half fare ages for children, liberal stop overs, and tickets valid in tourist sleepers. Inquiries to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
Northwest
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Don’t Hurry or Worry Lose Strength Says Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine to curb worry and nerves and cites Mrs Joseph Snyder of Tiffin Ohio who credits early improvement and recovery after using the product. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana markets the remedy with a money back guarantee through local druggists.
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Miles
Joseph Snyder
Hudson St
Tiffin
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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John C. Burns
Power CO
Irael
Cohen
Levi
Israel
Jerusalem
Elijah
City News
Schick & Roth
George Brewer
Carl Singer
Mill Street
W. Powell
Catherine Howes
Waukon
St.Francis Hospital
George Powell
E. R. Savage
J. S. Pettingill
James T. Day
Fred Kircheck
Fountain City
Charles Street
Register of Deeds
Park
City of
Lena Gunderson
Albert Flueck
Kay Wray Agrook
Doerring
Jay Streets
Oscar Doerring
SCH
Organizatiin
Dana
Thomas Morris
Beely Pendleton
Myrick
SHS
Hardatitd Wala
Andy Gilbertson
North Fourth St
Arnold Sanitarium
No. Fifth St. la Crosse
B.a.guyron
Caleb
Colusa
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