City News Moves to Winona
Abraham Staublein, formerly of 948 Redfield Street, has left the city to reside in Winona where he will work as a brakeman on the Green Bay road. The La Crosse Water Power company seeks permission to run its wires across the city.
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Winona
Abraham Staublein
Redfield Street
Green Bay Road
Red Wing
la Crosse Water Power Company
C. D. Fortney
Viroqua
Oscar Hermanson
S02
South Third Street
Twin Cities
Will Powell
D Seas
Mr. Heffnger
Chicago
J. I. Skert
Messrs
Henry Neimuhr
G. B. Frederick
L. J. Scherhardt
Louis Runcker
Neibuhr
Fountain City
Lake Pepin
C. Christianson
New York State
George Powell
Myrtle Ranger
la Crosse
Joseph Houska
M. Lapitz
Lapitz
George Sandbergen
Midway
Mid Way
H. H. Hartwell
West Salem
J. M. George Benning
Minneapolis
Ed Larson
REO
Elsen & Kneen
Bencer
Heil Shoe Store
Gateway City
Trfr
William K. Roth
J. J. Roth
Star Saloon
Los Angeles
California
H. C. Meisser
Waterloo
W. D. Dyson
T. O. Brewick
Sankville
Minn
Millie Oefterdinger
Tabuene
The Revising Of The Tariff Perplexes Uncle Sam
The piece markets sash, doors, hardwood interior finish, flooring, store fixtures and mill work as best bought under a tariff revision. It promises satisfaction and urges a trial.
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Uncle Sam
Segelke and Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co Light Plant Advance
A report notes Segelke and Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co working on a high bridge at Red Way with an object in view to furnish light and power to the city and surrounding area. Marriage license issued by County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson to William Hammes of Barre and Elsie Stahl of this city.
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Red Way
Charles H. Rawlinson
William Hammes
Barre
Elsie Stahl
Pleasant Surprise for Miss Flora R Cohen at Home
Miss Flora R Cohen was pleasantly surprised May ?, at her South Fifth Street home by friends arranged by Misses Schlutter and Bishop. She received a signet ring, refreshments followed at 11, and attendees included Flora Cowen Esther Lee Emma Tollefson Blanche Bishop Elizabeth Schlutter Martha Lunde Georgina Storch Lulu Bishop Bertha Iverson Alvera Verse Hannah Hodell Louis May Reuben Pochling Henry Seiler Henry Freehof Conrad Everson Ben Schutze Harry Allemand Otto Schroeder Will Jaeckel John Higgins Emil May and Frank Kabat.
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Flora R. Cohen
South Fifth Street
Schlutter
Bishop
Miss Cohen
Flora Cowen
Esther Lee
Emma Tollefson
Blanche Bishop
Elizabeth Schlutter
Martha Lunde
Georgina Storch
Lulu Bishop
Bertha Iverson
Alvera Verse
Hannah Hodell
Louis May
Reuben Pochling
Henry Seiler
Henry Freehof
Conrad Everson
Ben Schutze
Harry Allemand
Otto Schroeder
Will Jaeckel
John Higgins
Emil May
Frank Kabat
Mrs H ram Goddard Tours Sparta with New York Guests
Mrs H ram Goddard enjoyed a pleasant day traveling to Sparta with a entourage of friends. The guests of honor were Mrs Hoyt and Mr Barnes from New York, hosted by Mr and Mrs George Butron.
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H Ram Goddard
Sparta
Hoyt
Mr. Barnes
New York
George Butron
Mrs. F. Molitor Hosts Pleasant Birthday Gathering
A cordial gathering of old friends gathered yesterday at Mrs. Fred Molitor’s home to celebrate the hostess birthday. The scene featured sweet peas and bright decor as guests enjoyed the afternoon.
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F. Molitor
Fred Molitor
Grand ball at Woodman hall marks a lively Wisconsin personals page
A long list of local social notes and visits fills the La Crosse area items. Highlights include a grand ball at Woodman hall on Saturday May 15, multiple guests from Caledonia West Salem Winona Viroqua and Houston, trips to Minneapolis and Los Angeles plans, and various professional and civic mentions amid routine errands and travel notes.
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Ford
Woodman Hall
P. B. Qualley
Caledonia
Ole Raffelson
West Salem
James Farley
Houston
Ben Polzin
Winona
Roses Fill Rooms with Fragrance at Gathered Event
Roses were in evidence filling the rooms with their fragrance and imparting beauty to the scene. Among those present were Mesdames Albert Platz Adolf Candrian M Funk Elizabeth Funke Louis Pammer M Simon Fred Molitor Tr Julius Burkhardt Otto Ewe Willam Tillman Frank Tillman Augusta Metzgar Charles Michel Sezelke C Bauer and Runckel. Mrs E J Evans assisted in entertaining the guests.
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Mesdames
Albert Platz
Adolf Candrian
M. Funk
Elizabeth Funke
Louis Pammer
M Simon
Fred Molitor
Julius Burkhardt
Otto Ewe
Will'am Tillman
Frank Tillman
Augusta Metzgar
Charles Michel
Sezelke
C. Bauer
Runckel
E. J. Evans
Mrs. P. H. Hough Celebrates Birthday With Guests
Yesterday friends called to congratulate Mrs. P. H. Hough on her birthday. The hostess received many pretty gifts. Covers were laid for twelve.
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P. H. Hough
Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wsetecha
Mr and Mrs Wsetecha celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on a Sunday afternoon with tin ware gifts. The event featured music, dancing, a 7 o'clock supper, and a roses and smilax decorated table. Attending were J Kubal Albert Kubal W Ronubik Joseph First Anna Kotek Christiana Beranek Anna Rose Ronubik Marie Kubal Adolf Wenzel Kubal and Wil Roubik.
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Wsetecha
Messrs
and Messames J. Kubal
Albert Kubal
W. Ronubik
Joseph First
Anna Kotek
Christiana Beranek
Anna Rose
Ronubik
Marie Kubal
Adolf Wenzel Kubal
Wil Roubik
Peerless Mop Co Sells Wood-Handled Mops at 50 Cents
The Peerless Mop Co announces a sale of remaining wooden-handled mops at 50 cents each. Orders should be placed immediately with the company at 821 Pine Street and new phone 948-C.
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Peerless Mop Co
Pine Street
Huntington reportedly to wed uncle’s widow in Los Angeles
Unconfirmed reports from Los Angeles say E. H. Huntington traction magnate plans to marry his aunt by marriage, the widow of his uncle Collis P. Huntington. The item appears in local papers without official confirmation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
E. H. Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Lovey faces grand larceny trial in circuit court
Ray Lovey is on trial before Judge Parrish for grand larceny. He allegedly stole a fur lined overcoat and four pair of socks from the M. & C. Newburg store on Third and Main streets in February. Matt Newburg identified the goods, and police recovered the items as exhibits. Farrell and Hanlon face upcoming trial for assault with a razor on John Smiezek.
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Ray Lovey
William Howasohack
Central Police Station
South Second Street
Matt Newburg
M. & C. Newburg
United States
Farrell
Hanlon
Ed Farrell
Joe Hanlon
Confidence trick costs Midway saloonkeeper fifty dollars
John Holtz, a Midway saloonkeeper, fell victim to a clever scam Saturday night. A stranger treated patrons then produced eight stamped cigar boxes, sent Holtz to a nearby house, and after a brief exchange left with Holtz’s $50 claiming a settlement. The impostor vanished before the theft was discovered.
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John Holtz
Holtz
Nurse Wins $58,000 in Long Island Railroad Case
Miss Addie M. Hunt, a trained nurse, received a $58,000 verdict against the Long Island Railroad after both legs were severed when she fell beneath a train, suing over the train’s movement as she attempted to board. A prior trial awarded $28,009, later set aside as inadequate.
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New York
Addie M. Hunt
Long Island Railroad Company
Miss Hunt
Long Island
Annual Ball Game By Travelers At League Park
Members of the United Commercial Travelers plan their annual ball game at League park in June. Teams named the Fats and the Leans will wear white and blue burlesque uniforms. Gate receipts go to charity.
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United Commercial Travelers
League Park
Fats
Tred Ruplin
Senate votes to keep lead duty at two percent
Senate insurgents failed to reduce the pig lead tariff. The Cummins amendment sought a 1 percent duty, but 45 regulars joined 26 Democrats to defeat the effort, despite 11 Republicans and a strong minority showing.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Bristow
Burkett
Brown
Clapp
Crawford
Summins
Dolliver
Gamble
la Follette
Nelson
Watchful landlady accuses boarder over missing vest buttons
A stout new boarder notices two vest buttons missing as his landlady, famed for her banner Watchfulness and Economy for Al, eyes him with a chilling gaze. She directs him to check the dining room, implying a corrective lesson in frugality.
Revs New Machinery for Ta Crosse Steam Dye Works
William Rehfuss owner of Ta Crosse Steam Dye Works left today for Minneapolis to buy new machinery after a fire damaged the shop Saturday morning. He expects to have everything in good running order within a few days.
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William Rehfuss Nonketor
Ta Crosse Steam Ydve Works
Minneapolis
Miss Anna Anderson Visits City On Shopping Expedition
Miss Anna Anderson of Viroqua is seen in the city on a shopping expedition. She is described as visiting downtown stores and engaging in light browsing during her trip.
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Anna Anderson
Viroqua
Ure
Cotton Will Talk At First Dinner In La Crosse
The La Crosse board of trade plans a 6 pm June 1 dinner to inaugurate a monthly social dinner program. President Fasser Cotton of the new Normal sensor will be the principal guest. A committee will handle arrangements and Booster Dates. George Blackburn Irving of the Dry Goods Reporter may speak on Progressiveness at the La Crosse theater.
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la Crosse Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Portland
Tacoma
Los Angeles
Fasser Cotton
Utermoehl
George Blackburn Irving
la Crosse
Blackburn
Irving
Prize Fight Ends in Violent City Ruins Iowa
In Des Moines a brutal prize fight occurred last night after police reportedly interrupted a crowd and then withdrew without arrests. Roy Fields, a Negro, fought Harry Shovers, a white man, in a bloody confrontation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roy Fields
Harry Shovers
Knights of Columbus Convene in Reading for 14th Annual Convention
Two hundred delegates from across Pennsylvania gathered in Reading for the Knights of Columbus fourteenth annual convention. Mayor Rick delivered welcoming remarks as the event opened with a business session, with plans to continue over the next three days.
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Reading
the Knights of Columbus
Rick
Castro Buys Home in Canary Islands
Venezuela's deposed president Ci priano Castro reportedly purchased a residence in Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and plans to make it his future home, the report states.
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Castro
Santander
Spain
Venezuela
Cipriano Castro
Santa Cruz de Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Kalamazoo Celery Nerve and Blood Tonic Ad
Local agency offers Kalamazoo Celery Nerve and Blood Tonic with a 25 cent rebate. The vegetable compound claims to aid sleep, nervousness, prostration, indigestion, constipation and biliousness. Bottle price reduced from 1.00 to 0.75 with coupon.
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la Crosse
Kalamazoo
The Best Part of the Speech
Young James attends his father’s public lecture and recalls the moment a stray dog on stage was disposed of with grace. He tells his father the dogs exit was the best part, a child’s amused takeaway from the evening.
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James
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Fine American Cut Glass
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