May day party honors Miss Eleanor Edwards at Cass Street home
The Misses Helen and Anne Edwards hosted a May day party for their niece Eleanor Edwards. Guests, including Gretchen Schweizer and Kath Colman, enjoyed an attic playground due to rain with swings teeters and bean bags. Gertude Harrison won the contest prize of four May baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Anne Edwards
Eleanor Edwards
Cass Street
Gertrude Harrison Wron
Gretchen
Caroline Schweizer
Charlotte
Julia Colman
Ruth
Marie
Anna Esch
Harriet Scofield
Ruth Dickson
Lillian Robbins
Ellen Hankerson
Mildred Anderson
Florence Schweizer
Mary Farnam
Mary Drummond
Kath
Local Names Listed in Community Notices
Readable fragments name individuals including Erine Wesson Gladys Wheaton Margaret Walker Lucile Cowles Margaret Nelson Louise Platz Ruth Salzer and Eleanor and Ben Edwards in a local notice context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erine Wesson
Gladys Wheaton
Margaret Walker
Lucile Cowles
Margery Nelson
Louise Platz
Ruth Salzer
Eleanor and
Ben Edwards
Afternoon bridge party at Mrs Harrison’s home
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Alfred Harrison hosted a social for Mrs Appleby and her daughter Mrs W D Iden. Guests enjoyed fine work and games of bridge or five hundred as they shared in a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harrison
Appleby
W. D. Iden
Mrs Toland and Mrs Elmore Return From New York
Mrs Toland and Mrs Elmore came back from a two week stay in New York. Mrs Elmore plans to travel to Trempealeau and Tracy to join her sister before heading to the Pacific coast. The conversation class met this afternoon with Mrs Finch. The Colman WCTU will meet Friday afternoon at 631 South Eleventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Toland
Foreigner Fined for Shooting Robins in Sparta
Game Wardens George L. Kingsley and George Mammel arrested Dan Joseph, a Syrian newcomer to America, for shooting robins in Sparta streets. He claimed not to know game laws and was fined $5 with costs totaling $13.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kingsley
George Mammel
Sparta
Dan Joseph
Robins
America
Lost cat returns and city notes in La Crosse
Personal items from La Crosse recounts missing large white cat. residents and visitors frequent the city, including R. N. Goddard in Milwaukee, A. M. Zeealsky, T. Woolley, H. Thompson, and Harry Storkerson. Local society events, public works updates, theater construction, lodge meetings, and health notes follow. The piece notes bridge passes issued, theater foundations poured, and pneumonia season with a reminder of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Goddard
Milwaukee
A. M. Zeealsky
T. Woolley
H. Thompson
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Harry Storkerson
Michigan
Michigan Telephone Company
Knight Templars
Board of Public Works
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Concordia Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
King Street M. E
W. W. Collins
Majestic Theater
Main Street
John P. Linton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
REO
Elsen & Kneen
Bangor
Pettibone Park
Harold Campbell
Merrill
W. H. Cutler
Winona
F. W. Palmer
Will Powell
Cc. O. Helgeson
Viroqua
H. Kries
Hokah
E. F. Dahl
E. M. Sterling
P. A. Stagnes
Northfield
E. H. Fortney
W. E. Sargent
de Soto
George Powell
W. H. Woodcock
Cc. O. Olson
Wm. Beyer
Arcadia
F. J. Rudolph
John Stoll
Wm. Krause
Clyde
James T. Day
The
Jake Zimmer
Knights of Pythias to entertain delegates in La Crosse outing
Linton lodge members discussed plans for the grand lodge convention of the Knights of Pythias to be hosted in La Crosse early next month. A launch ride for nearly 200 delegates was proposed, with W. V. Kidder John P. Salzer and A. F. Reitzel appointed to arrange boats and ensure accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias
la Crosse
Linton Lodge
W. V. Kidder
John P. Salzer
A. F. Reitzel
Burlington Route Plans Four New Trains and Faster Service
The Burlington Route will add four trains on May 23 and upgrade existing services to shorten times. The two through Chicago to Seattle trains will be all electric and pass via St. Paul, with the Oriental Limited and Northern Pacific Express. A third Seattle train will run solid from St. Louis to Billings and Spokane, and another St. Louis to Denver train will join as a solid electric lighted service. The changes aim to provide twice daily Puget Sound through trains and boost travel for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
Seattle
St. Paul
Oriental Limited
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Road
Northern Pacific Express
Puget Sound
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Billings
Mont
Great Falls
Spokane
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Bicycles Stolen From City Prompt Police Search
Two bicycle owners report thefts as charges say no professional thief is suspected. Chas W Pavek and Lawrence Nelson identified their wheels with private marks and police at central station search for the stolen bicycles near Eighth and Cass streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Pavek
Lawrence Nelson
Central Station
Council to Meet on Park Options
A special council meeting may be called to sanction options on lands secured for park purposes by the park commission. The finance committee will meet later this week to consider purchasing Powell at West avenue and Jackson street, Michel at Fifth and Hood streets, and Hirschheimer along the Black River near the Copeland donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Powell
West Avenue
Jackson Street
Michel
Fifth
Hood Streets
Hirschheimer
Black River
Copeland
Barber Sues City Rail for 800 Damages
George G. Barber, 82, of Minneapolis and former county resident, was struck by a Twin City Rapid Transit street car. His son Charles Barber of Onalaska files suit for 800 dollars to recover his father’s injuries in a case to be brought against the railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Barber
Minneapolis
This County
W. E. Barber
This City
Charles Barber
Onalaska
Twin City Rapid Transit Company
Barber
Railway Company
Republicans choose candidate in Twelfth Ward
Republicans in the Twelfth ward have practically agreed on Michael C. Webber of 319 Pine Street as their alderman candidate to succeed the late Cyrus S. Snyder. Webber, a wagon maker at Smith Manufacturing, is well known and is expected to consent this afternoon. No other Republican candidates have announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Michael C. Webber
Pine Street
Cyrus S. Snyder
Webber
Smith Manufacturing Company
Fast Ball in New League Clashes Across Eau Claire Marathon Game
The Minnesota Wisconsin league opened with tight contests as Eau Claire and rivals battled 16 innings in a standout early season clash. Umpire Dolan moved from Eau Claire to Winona to oversee the later game with Umpire Roberge. Batteries listed Wilford Schaffer for La Crosse and Dunbar Johnson for Wausau, with Umpire Magee handling the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Dolan
Winona
Roberge
Wilford and Schaffer
la Crosse
Dunbar and Johnson
Wausau
Magee
Syttende Mai Celebrated Across Minneapolis
Norway’s national holiday Syttende Mai was widely celebrated in Minneapolis on May 19 with at least ten public festivals in as many places. Norwegians in St. Paul held a union observance that overfilled Mozart hall, showing a strong Norwegian community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Norway
St. Paul
Mozart Hall
The Wagon to a Star Stirs Early Morning Resolve
Witty remark notes the challenge of chasing lofty goals requiring early rising and discipline. The saying frames ambition as a demanding, bright dawn task.
Committee to Inspect West Channel Bridge in La Crescent Area
The bridges committee of the common council will tour the West channel bridge area tomorrow afternoon and hold an evening meeting to determine needed improvements. Plans for the new span will be shown as repairs are estimated, with a projected cost around 15000 dollars and construction likely next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Bridges of the Common Council
Here
la Crescent
West Channel
Wedding Gift Season Offers Sterling Silver
The wedding gift season is at hand and insurance options are offered for unduplicated gifts. Sterling Silver selections include heavy flatware patterns with items such as Cold Meat and Berry Spoon in silk cases, Pie Server, and a range of souvenir spoons from 95 cents to 1.15 dollars. The store promises consistent quality from small gifts to large pieces.
Woodmen Lodges Merge At Local Meeting
Local Modern Woodmen of America camps Northcott No 9695 and Gateway City No 260 agreed to consolidate last night. The new camp will boast about 1100 members and Northcott’s charter will be surrendered to the lodge head office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Northcott
Gateway City
Evangelist Visits Rockford Explains Body’s White Sailors
The speaker likens white blood cells to sailors fighting invaders inside the finger. He uses the ant hill analogy to describe how white corpuscles rush to infection, cause inflammation, and form pus. He concludes these cells reflect spiritual forces and should be treated kindly. Details of Prof Flynn’s lecture will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Rev Father Condon Named Orator for Memorial Day
Col Benj F Bryant chair of the Memorial Day committee announces Rev Father Robt B Condon pastor of St Mary's Church will be the orator of the day for the Grand Army and Spanish Veterans observance on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Benj. F. Bryant
Joint
Father Robt. B. Condon
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
David Claims All Men Are Liars and Some Work Overtime
The statement attributes universal dishonesty to men while noting a subset may labor extra hours. It presents a provocative verdict without corroboration or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
DE. Schaefer
LA Crosse Floral CO
ICE Cream & Butter Company
Neibur
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
Rose Street
H. C. Thomas
North 3Rd ST
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Wis
Duntley
the Camp Company
A LA Crosse
Pstain
B. Wisconsin
W. T. Irvine
Sues Car CO
W. Channel Bridge
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Woodmen
Bijou Theatre
Carl Herman
the Electric Wizard
Evangelist
Rockford
Troubie
Ant
Nelson
Jessica Ross
Harry A. Ross
Prof
Harry Packman
Y. M.C. A. Hall
Leithold’s
South
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