Daily facts and oddities in brief from across cities
A collection of short items: a servant sues for wages in New York, a Boston will leaves $39 000 to cats, an Elgin coach resigns after insult, a Chicago magistrate warns flirtatious behavior, Chicago civil service has no applicants, a Pittsburgh club grows a million dollar garden, Yale student foils dorm thieves in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sarah Carr
Mary A. White
Boston
Harriet J. Ginty
Patsy
Chicago
Boyer
Evanston
Civil Service Commission
City
Pittsburg
John S. Flannery
Marketing Club
Sunday Soap Use Surges as Cleanliness Adage Persists
A brief note highlights the adage cleanliness is next to godliness and observes that more toilet soap is used on Sunday than any other day, reflecting weekly habits and marketing slogans.
Andre’s orchestra and social notices fill town page
George Schrader from Mora Minnesota stays with parents this summer then teaches in fall. Heninger of Dyersville visits for business. Linker hall hosts dance on May 3 with Andre’s orchestra. Various locals visit or travel for business in city. Majestic shows new film. May ball at K P hall with Kreutz orchestra and 59 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
Lyric
George Schrader
Mora
Minn
A. Heninger
Dyersville
Linker Hall
B. Loetzinger
Lynxville
H. Soltace
Bangor
Gateway City Transfer Co
C. Hinsenge
Stoddard
Wis
S. Alexander
Tomah
the Majestic
Charles Alsieben
Columbus
J. Vaaler
Spring Grove
E. F. U. May Ball
K. P. Hall
Kreutz Orchestra
B. Anderson
M. O. Skogstad
Grand Meadow
William Joseph
DeSoto
H. Getman
A. Nelson
Society Entertains At Coffee In Caledonia Street Home
Miss Dolly Kneebes hosted a Wednesday evening coffee at her residence 1215 Caledonia Street. Guests included Mesdames Kneeber Mosher Rott Webber Culligan Roth Smith Kennedy Koch Burdick and Misses Ella Kaverny Dolly Kneeber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffef
Dolly Kneebes
Caledonia Street
Mesdames
G. Kneeber
A. Mosher
E. Rott
N. Webber
W. Culligan
F. Roth
F. Smith
L. Kennedy
W. Koch
S. Burdick
Ella Kaverny
Dolly Kneeber
Social Briefs From St. Paul Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Will Yeo of St Paul visits her father Mr William Yeo. The Ibsen club meets tomorrow with Mrs O J Oyen. Mrs T J Seymour and Mrs Hoban of St Paul will arrive this evening and be guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Pettin GIll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Yeo
St. Paul
William Yeo
Ibsen Club
O. J. Oyen
T. J. Seymour
Hoban
J. L. Pettingill
Duchess of Connaught Shows Improvement After Operation
London May 1 The Duchess of Connaught is somewhat better according to a bulletin from her physicians She rallied considerably during the night from the operation effects and the royal family remained hopeful about her condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duchess of
La Crosse Board Plans Factory Site Purchase Drive
La Crosse board of trade directors backed a $10,000 stock issue to acquire a 64 acre tract on the north side half for lots and half for free factory sites. The plan aims to boost local industry by attracting incoming manufacturers with utilities and rail access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Directorate of the
LaCrosse Club
William Doerflinger
E. S. Hebberd
J. L. Utermoehl
Frank Sisson
John C. Burns
C. P. Thompson
L. H. Martin
W. F. Goodrich
A. P. Funk
George Linker
William Hickish
North Side
John Salz
Black River
Hans Motor Equipment Company
Industrial Association
la Crosse
Associated Charities
A. F. Kneibusch
C. N. Wagent
It Takes a Woman to Remember Daughter’s Birthday
A reflective line about maternal focus on a daughter's birthday while personal dates slip the mind. The saying highlights the common observation that mothers prioritize family events over their own milestones.
The Youthful Complexion Cure Promises Easy Results
An article promotes a beauty method from Popular Science claiming a scientific process lets anyone remove blemished skin. It advises using mercorized wax at night and a saxolite and hazel lotion to smooth wrinkles on face neck and hands with quick dramatic results.
Limited Indian Wah oo Bitters on Hand at 503 Main Street
Limited stock of Indian Wah oo Bitters available this season. Used for rheumatism blood disorders stomach liver kidney complaints female weakness and constipation. Call early before sold out. Parcel post and telephone orders promptly delivered from 503 Main Street.
Woman Kills Man's Son After Jealous Quarrel Near Gary
In Chicago a 35 year old woman Grace Smith shot and killed 22 year old Clarence Murphy in a roadhouse near Gary Indiana. She says the killing followed a confrontation when she found Henry Murphy with a show girl and her son attempted to intervene. She fired four or five shots hitting Clarence in the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grace Smith
Clarence Murphy
Gary
Ind
Henry Murphy
Arthur Grayson
Murphy
State Republicans Celebrate Victory Banquet in Madison
Wisconsin Republicans plan a May 4 banquet to mark last fall's victory. Arrangements are led by Senator George B Skogmo Assemblyman C D Rosa and Sol Levitan. Skogmo says the party faced handicaps yet remains a live constructive force guiding national Republicans to future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
George B. Skogmo
C. D. Rosa
Sol Levitan
Wisconsin
Skogmo
Funeral for Jacob Stoll Pioneer Hardware Merchant
LA CROSSE residents J L Utermoehl G F Sexauer and Dr C R Bechmann travel to Fountain City to attend the funeral of Jacob Stoll 86 prominent hardware merchant and pioneer of western Wisconsin. He is survived by two sons William J Stoll former Fountain City mayor and Dr Stoll and daughter Mrs C Florin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Utermoehl
G. F. Sexauer
C. R. Bechmann
Fountain City
Jacob Stoll
Wisconsin
Utermoehl
J. J. Stoll
Chicago
Mr. Stoll
William J. Stoll
Dr. Stoll
Seiner Fined for Seine in La Crosse River
Roy Nemeth was fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge C L Baldwin after a county court finding of guilty for pulling a seine in the La Crosse river. The act violated state game and fish laws as charged by the La Crosse County Hunting and Fishing association. Roy Nimocks was found not guilty and discharged on a separate charge of shooting ducks out of season due to lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nemeth
C. L. Baldwin
la Crosse
LaCrosse County
Németh
la Crosse County
Boy Lived After Brain Rupture in Wisconsin Accident
In Sheboygan on May 1 Paul Lubenow a 16 year old pupil survived a severe head injury from a fish pole end penetrating his eye and entering the brain. Doctors say such injuries are usually fatal with only a slim chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
Paul Lubenow
Lubenow
A Man's Mind Made Peace By Women's Ways
A witty adage notes that less knowledge of women yields greater serenity in men. It contrasts a pretty girl as the apple of a young man's eye with her stealing from his purse as the lemon.
Black River Falls Fears Dam Raises Water to Fifty Five Feet
Citizens plead for legislative action to stop Hatfield dam heightening after Wisconsin Railroad Light and Power adds ten foot flash boards. They cite 55 foot charter limit and 52 foot current height. Proponents say flood gates and rebuilt walls prevent disaster while flash boards add 5 500 acre feet of water and boost power.
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Hatfield Dam
Wisconsin Railroad, Light and Power Company
Black River Falls
Merlin Hall
Hatfield
Water Power Company
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Promises Health Boost
An old standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Tonic claimed to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the system for adults and children with a 50 cent price listed in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
West Salem Notes Funeral for Mansfield Father
Mrs. George Bailey of Mansfield Mass father of Mrs Wilbur S Dudley died April 24 at age over sixty. Mrs W S Dudley delayed returning from Kansas City and Omaha due to sickness of her daughter and grandson. Clinton Griswold home from Woodstock Conn E Handcock back from Tomah D Trimble on Eastern State trip Monday. Eastern Star met Monday night with Mrs John Steenson admitted. Elbert Kinney Campbell visited. Spelling contest won by grammar school. Play Bella Donna drawn crowd at LaCrosse Theater with Dr S R Wakefield and wife among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bailey
Mansfield
Mass
Wilbur S. Dudley
Bailey
W. S. Dudley
Kansas City
Omaha
Salem
Clinton Griswold
Woodstock
Conn
E. Handcock
Tomah
D. Trimble
Order of Eastern Star
John Steenson
Elbert Kinney
Campbell
Eastern Star
LaCrosse Theater
S. R. Wakefield
Guy Wakefield
Martin McEldowney
Beb, Handcock
Nelly Smead
Madison Senate adopts amendments for city home rule recall powers
Madison Wis May 1 The senate adopted resolutions proposing constitutional amendments to give home rule to cities and villages allowing charter changes recall of state officers excluding judges and enabling a single legislature session to submit amendments by a three fifths vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
Danderine Promise of Hair Beauty and Growth
An advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy for dull or thinning hair. It claims immediate light fluffy results, cleanses dust and oil, stops itching, and promises new growth after weeks of use, urging a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Money King J P Morgan dies. Hamilton rises in power
William Pierson Hamilton, Morgan partner and Morgan’s son in law Juliet Morgan, inherits wealth and gains status as a key financier. Hamilton, Morgan’s great grandson, oversees Morgan fire insurance affairs in Africa and Europe and serves as director at Erie Railroad and New York & Susquehanna Railroad among other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hamilton
Morgan
New York
J. P. Morgan
William Pierson Hamilton
Morgan the Elder
Hamilton
Juliet
Alexander Hamilton
United States
The
Drexel Company of
Philadelphia
Erie Railroad
New York & Susquehanna Railroad
Local Notes From Dakota Minn On Families And Homes
A Dakota Minnesota roundup lists residents visiting relatives and moving, with Abe Vier and L White guests in La Crescent and I J Beach trips to Nadine. Homes and building progress on Front street, plus Ed Bakers new residence foundation work and Frank Marks two story project. Mumps illness and a hospital visit appear among town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Vier
la Crescent
L. Whitehouse
I. J. Beach
Nadine
Fermor L. Clow
Winona
W. Cane
Morgan Mills
Dressach
Gilbert Johnson
al Bateman
Front Street
John
William Helsaple
Ed Baker
Mr. Baker
Frank Mark
Henry Horner
Dresbach
O. P. Clinton
William Husman
Ira J. Beach
Frank Husman
Joseph Strupp
Fred Holtz
William Harrington
T. Emily
C. E. Wilson
Arthur Clowe
Ione Cowe
Daisy Seals
George Tibbets
Charles Wolfe
Richmond
Formor Clow
la Crosse
James Spurbeck
Fragmentary Insight of Aerial Intrigue
A terse and unreadable fragment hints at a flying craft or airship piercing a skylight. The text suggests themes of perception and chance affecting social barriers, but the fragmentary nature prevents clear identification of people, places, or events.
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the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Matinee Star Theater
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Thill-Manning-Whalen Co
State Street
Frontier Lodge No. 45
A.C Burke
W. M
Museum of
ELGIN
Geo
Mather
Austin Sanitarium
Main Street
Eilis E. Langdon
Jay St
South Third Street
General
Hans Company
Chas. Beyschlag
West Salem, Wis
W. T. Irvine
Dakota, Minn
William Johnsty
Johnston, Jr
Big Lake
Sylvia Wilson
Studentinona High Scho
San Tay T. Com
Wrisley Perfumer
Sen Toy
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