Lemon in Love and a Saloon Divorce Tale
Mrs. Philena Reiter told Judge Fruit in Onalaska circuit court that she married Charles E. Reiter to love but discovered his thirst and own saloon trade at home. He drank profits, deserted her, and the judge granted a divorce citing his cruel and inhuman conduct and self-serving gambling with alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Charles E. Reiter
Onalaska
Philena Reiter
Reiter
Charles
Judge Fruit
Colored editor sues Eau Claire over false imprisonment
R B Montgomery a colored editor of the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate filed suit for damages against the city of Eau Claire alleging false imprisonment after he was arrested while soliciting funds for the Georgia Colored Industrial and Orphans' Home. He claims acquittal in Georgia and says officials and ministers back his work to improve race employment and moral welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Montgomery
Wisconsin Weekly Advocate
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Montgomery
Georgia Colored Industrial & Orphans’ Home
Macon
Davidson
Wis
W. T. Green
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
John J. Esch
B. J. Bridges
Foresters Dance Delights Members at Travellers Hall
The Catholic Order of Foresters held a dancing party at Travellers Hall last evening with refreshments and various amusements. Attendees described the event as a delightful social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Order of Foresters
Traveler’s Hall
Miss Ida Miller Hosts Tuesday Embroidery Club
Miss Ida Miller entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Embroidery Club yesterday with guests including Mrs. C. A. Bartz and her daughter.
Social teas and luncheons hosted by local residents
Mrs. J. E. Wheeler hosts an afternoon tea for Mrs. Listman this afternoon. Mrs. Eaton and Mrs. Shadbolt plan a small luncheon tomorrow at noon. Mrs. R. A. Miner of 607 Pine Street will entertain the Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wheeler
Listman
Eaton
Shadbolt
R. A. Miner
Pine Street
Mrs Ryder Hosts Dinner at the Stoddard
Mrs Amelia Ryder entertained Sunday evening at the Stoddard with Mrs H H Powers of Black River Falls as guest of honor. Other guests included Mesdames Alex Hyslop C F Beisel John Palmer H W Kincaid Laura Harrington and J L Pettingill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryder
Stodard
Amelia Ryder
Stoddard
H. H. Powers
Black River Falls
Mesdames
Alex Hyslop
C. F. Beisel
John Palmer
H. W. Kincaid
Laura Harrington
J. L. Pettingill
Mrs Levi Withee Hosts Saturday Bridge Afternoon
Mrs Levi Withee entertained one table of bridge Tuesday with afternoon games and a social supper. Attending were Mr and Mrs Powers of Black River Falls Mr and Mrs Hyslop and Mrs George Powell along with the hostess and her guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Withee
Bridge
Powers
Black River Falls
Hyslop
George Powell
May Day Breakfast At St. Peter's Episcopal Church
The May day breakfast hosted by the Ladies' Guild of St. Peter's Episcopal Church at Mr and Mrs W S James son 1319 Berlin Street drew about 150 attendees this morning. Rooms were decorated with roses and lilies creating a fresh and beautiful setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
W. S. Jamesson
Berlin Street
Zoelmer and Peterson to wed in May in city area
Julius Zoelmer and Miss Minnie Peterson announce their marriage set for May 10. After June 1 they will reside at 1209 South Third Street and host friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Zoelmer
Minnie Peterson
South Third Street
May Basket Party With Epworth League Gathering
The Caledonia Street Epworth League annual meeting will be at Mrs Longs residence Thursday evening. A May basket party will be held in connection with the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Street Epworth League
Local Visitors and Returns Highlight City Notes
Mrs. Jessie Pettibone visits friends in the city. Dr. Oscar Houck returns from Chicago after a post graduate course. Mr. and Mrs. Munson Burton of Mankato return home from a visit with George W. Burton and family. Mrs. Burton is the daughter of the late Captain McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pettibone
Oscar Houck
Chicago
Munson Burton
Mankato
George W. Burton
Burton
Captain McDonald
Cargill Elected Director of Milwaukee Independent Telco
W W Cargill was elected director at the Milwaukee Independent Telephone company annual meeting in Milwaukee. Officers chosen include President H D Critchfield, VPs E A Wadhanmis and J S Van Nortwick, Secretary C J Chapin, and Treasurer Howard Greene. Critchfield denied reports Bell Telephone had purchased independent properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cargill
Milwaukee Independent Telephone Company
Milwaukee
H. D. Critchfield
E. A. Wadhanmis
J. S. van Nortwick
C. J. Chapin
Howard Greene
H .D. Critchfield
Bell Telephone Company
Death Notice for Johann Stange at 68
Johann Stange of 1019 Green Bay street died this morning after a lingering illness. He was 68 and leaves a wife and five children named Peter Claude John Mrs. Harry Bausch and Mrs. Joe Gagenfortner. Rev. Gamm will officiate with Mrs. Theodore Mannstedt in charge of arrangements. notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Stange
Green Bay Street
Mornig
Peter
Claude
John
Harry Bausch
Joe Gagenfortner
Gamm
Theodore Mannstedt
Wisconsin men defend institution amid fraud allegations
The group states the nine year old institution has respected leaders including J W Cabaniss president Exchange Bank Macon Ga J J Cobb cashier Commercial Savings Bank and R J Taylor president National Bank of Macon Ga denying fraud claims. They pledge to sue and name Eau Claire Chippewa Falls allies like Colonel Rusk and J D Bowlder to support the case against District Attorney Fred Arnold and Chief of Police O Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cabaniss
Exchange Bank
Macon
J. J. Cobb
The
Commercial Savings Bank
R. J. Taylor
National Bank of
Wisconsin
Eau Claire County
Fred Arnold
O’brien
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Colonel Rusk
Jj. D. _Bowlder
A O U W Arguments in Milwaukee Fraternal Benefit Case
In Milwaukee federal court Judge Sanborn heard arguments from Ancient Order of United Workmen officers contending the order is a fraternal benefit association not subject to bankruptcy laws. Witnesses included J. M. Thayer F M Gibbons H H Zahn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Order of United Workmen
Milwaukee
Sanborn
J. M. Thayer
F. M. Gibbons
Fond du Lac
H. H. Zahn
Charles Oellrich
Oshkosh
Max Ascher
Etzemiller
Wisconsin Conference of the Evangelical Association
H. Frantzke
H. Etzemiller
A. J. Elliott
Pewaukee
Wis
Winona
Louis Mettille
Mary Maus
New Albin
Brindley
Wisconsin
Unity Park
Wonewoc
Alex W. Grogan
C. M. Mitchell
Trempealeau
Oak Grove Cemetery
Keller
Pilgrims Congregational Church
Anti-Saloon League
Ladies Mission
Ladies’ Mission Society
German Evangelical Church
John O. Weisse
South Eighth Street
ELKS
B. P. O. Elks
Minnesota
Frosiin
Frosian Singing Society
Yeomen of America
Child's Wild Ride Ends as brakeman Rescues Clinging Girl
Engineer Swanson of the Dubuque division of the C M St P railroad halted his 30 mph train near Decorah after spotting fluttering calico. He found a three year old girl clinging to the engine declaring she was enjoying a good buggy ride. The child had boarded at Calamar and rode four miles before being noticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Swanson
Dubuque
Decorah
Calamar
City to vastly expand La Crosse street work this season
The La Crosse public works board plans about four miles of street improvements this season with brick, macadam, and creosote surface. Contracts worth about 106000 dollars will be let May 10, targeting substantial paving increases compared with prior years. The La Crosse Stone Co finished 2360 yards of rock for Mormon Coulee and State streets ahead of schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Board of Public Works
Expert sewing machine repairs and supplies in La Crosse
Expert sewing machine repairs offered at Singer stores with oil of absolute purity, high quality needles and parts for all machines. Visit Singer Sewing Machine Co at 108 North Third Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin, to find the best options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
North Third Street
la Crosse
Wis
Personal notes and visits in La Crosse area society
Local society news lists residents and visitors: W. T. Wright in town. F. Drew returns to La Farge en route to Germany. J. Pheippen of Dubuque visits La Crosse. William Ball from La Crescent and many others present or traveling. Included are professions such as Dr. Powell, Willon, and Drear, and a push for Royal Neighbors membership. Trout fishing trips, rail contacts, and theater staff updates are noted along with social calls and travel between La Crosse and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wright
Racine
Oo. F. Drew
la Farge
Germany
J. Pheippen
Dubuque
la Crosse
William H. Ball
la Crescent
Will Powell
Carl Rherson
Cashton
Chis Burns
Madison
Paul Magawa
Dresbach
Architect Roth
Prairie du Chien
A. Barber
North Bend
W. E. Barber
George L. Kingsley
H. L. Greeling
Fort Pierre
S. C
C. E. Bennett
Cincinnati
Leroy W. Laning
C. A. Bartz
Esther
Tacoma
Wash
O. J. Sorensen
Millner
Oscar Hussa
Bangor
Paul Lutz
Detroit
Miss Millner
Royal Neighbors
Hollister
Mayor appoints council and citizen committee to study auditoriums
Mayor Anderson names Aldermen Kellar Hirscheimer and Valentine and citizens L. C. Coleman and Wm. Torrance to travel to Minneapolis and St Paul by Burlington, Thursday at 6 pm, to inspect auditoriums and gather suggestions for the city project, with possible visits to other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kellar, Hirscheimer and
Valentine
L. C. Coleman
Wm. Torrance
Burlington
Local greetings and notices from La Crosse area
Genoa friends visited today while Tnos Talon of Genoa promotes fountain pens and diamond points at Hellfach Jeweler. Lansing visitor T. H. Faegre calls in the city. Frank Bruha joins Fay Lewis Bro. cigar store on Main. Lertzel of Wabasha and A. T. Broker of Monroe travel in the area. Harry Ripley heads to Seattle after La Crosse visit. Watch repairs and Rocky Mountain Tea advertised locally. Bessie Lahn visits from Saint Peters. Miss Martha Gandhan of Freeport calls in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Drear
Milwaukee
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin of the Masons
la Crosse
Frontier Lodge No. 45
A. M
Ralph Woods
E. J. Whiton
A. E. Bleekman
St. Charles
Minn
Mr. Whiton
W. A. Thompson
E. GC. Athelder
Sheboygan
G. M. Hill
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. H. Grars
Sparta
E. B. Gaimes
la Farge
A. J. Moulding
West Salem
Wm. P. Vary
Eau Claire
F. Flock
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Howard Benson
Seattle
Wash
Jos. Phillips
Neillsville
T. S. Nicholson
Albert Lee
P. S. Regan
Great Falls
Mont
Wm. Duncan
North Side Liveryman
Jacob Drierer
Tomah
A. Ruhoff
Thomas Stavrum
Ed. Kirchmeyer
Madison
P. B. Jenkins
Wanham
South Dakota
W. S. McEldowney
H. P. Jorgenson
Red Wing
Thomas Ploof
Minneapolis
George Gredner
Bijou
North Ninth Street
S. A. Wilson
Houston
Gateway City Tfr
Emmet Anandraw
Galesville
Tnos. Talon
Genoa
Hellfach—Jeweler
T. H. Faegre
Lansing
Frank Bruha
J. Dengler Cigar Company
Fay Lewis Bro
Main Street
Frank Lertzel
Wabasha
Lew Lewis
Austin
Harry Ripley
la Crosse Street Railway Company
Helifach—Jeweler
A. T. Broker
Monroe
Jos. Tisedy
Viola
Bessie M. Lahn
Saint Peters
J. J. Brownstiel
Freeport
Martha Gandhan
H.S. Sinkery
Ine Watch Repairng
P. H. Peterson
Caledonia
W. B. U. graduates urged to seek office work
Toland's Business School appeals to unemployed W. B. U. graduates to contact the office immediately as demand for qualified office help rises. Employed graduates seeking better positions should state current salary and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland
Business School
Police Board Reverts To Political Control In Wisconsin
The Madison enacted assembly bill No 120 makes the police and fire commission board for second and third class cities five members four now two Republicans and two Democrats plus a mayor appointed fifth. In La Crosse current members are Colman Dengler Woodward Langdon and the new law promises a mayor named fifth member shifting balance by party. The board meets tonight in Chief Byrne the board could become a prominent factor in municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Madison
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
la Crosse
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Ledvina
Manitowoc
la Crosse Commission
L. C. Colman
John Dengler
G. M. Woodward
John E. Langdon
Chief Byrne
Toland School graduates placed in diverse positions
The Toland School reports graduates sent to roles in Wisconsin Timber Land Co., Denver Consolidated Light and Gas Co., Chicago & North Western, Winona firms, and Glen dive for Helen Dresen with the Northern Pacific railroad. It promotes a first class business education and invites entry anytime with preparation advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland
Irving T. Rau
Wisconsin Timber Land Co
Mattoon
Wis
John Staly
Y. M. Neva Dolson
Denver Consolidated Light and Gas Co
Arno Marquardt
Chicago & Northswestern
Winona
Loretta Warren
Schoolmaker Produce Co
Helen Dresen
Glen
Dive, Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad
Toland’s
Business School
A Nobody as a Man Who Boasts of Ancestors
A pithy saying defines a nobody as a man who constantly brags about his forebears, implying hollow self-importance without substance. The remark critiques vanity tied to lineage rather than personal merit or deeds.
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California
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Mrs. Reiter
Garden of Love
Sueseau Claire
Darrie
Wellville
Cargill
Milwaukee Company
City News
Babe
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Optician
School of Optics
E Shoe
Oxfords
Fred Heil & CO
W. B. U. Graduate Attention
Irvine’s
Main St
Police Board
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