Freed on Plea of Poverty in $300 Postal Fine Case
Merle Dodge, arrested for sending obscene letters through the mails, was released after serving ninety days in the South Dakota penitentiary. He claimed poverty to dodge the $300 fine, was tried in federal court, bound over to the grand jury, and indicted before his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Dodge
E. E. Fraser
United States
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
Dodge
Manston
Wis
Dun
la Crosse
United States Court
Roy Bigham
Seattle
Wish
Federal Grand Jury
la Crosse County
Sioux
Three Men Sentenced for Chippewa Falls Safe Blowing
Harry Anderson of La Crosse Robert Connors and William Steiner were each given three year terms at Waupun Wis for safe blowing at the Consolidated Milling Co Chippewa Falls on November 16 The trio were captured after a chase near Trempealeau following a second safe blow and were tried in Chippewa Falls District Attorney Hensel noted a stronger Chippewa Falls case and arranged for trial there Anderson formerly lived on the North Side with the others not La Crosse residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anderson
la Crosse
Robert Connors
William Steiner
Waupun
Wis
Consolidated Milling Company
Chippewa Falls
Trempealeau
Hensel
Trempealeau County
Wisconti
Funeral for William Hieckel After Boiler Works Death
The funeral for William Hieckel who was killed Monday evening near the Reliance steam boiler works will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 from 1113 South Fourth Street. Rev Gamm will officiate with William Dwyer in charge and interment in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hieckel
Reliance
Summer and
Gould Streets
South Fourth Street
Gamm
William Dwyer
Oak Grove
Fight to be on County Chairman
A county board reorganization follows, with a chair race between W. S. Keppel of Onalaska and Charles Spettel of La Crosse Twelfth ward. City members back Spettel to keep chair in the county seat. country members back a county candidate to secure large county appropriations. There are 21 city votes and 17 country votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Keppel
Onalaska
Charles Spettel
Twelfth Ward
la Crosse
Spettel
Movement of Boats and City Notices in La Crosse
Daily city notes report river traffic with the Clyde as the only boat on the river. Local incidents include a dog bite to Mary Hellwich at the C M St P depot and a horse struck by a Burlington train near the mail wagon stop. Real estate transfers, church dedication plans, and marriage licenses accompany municipal updates and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City News
Clyde
Ben
Mary Hellwich
Charles Schreiter
Stoddard
Gantert
Gantert Furniture Company
Gantert Company
Clara B. Sloane
William Hunt
Salem
B. Tridahl
West Salem
August G. Hanson
la Crosse
Rushford
Montana
John Rathbone
Harvard
Northern Pacific Railroad
William Shearn
Winona
Bluff Siding
Fugina
Fountain City
McCaffery
Lorenz Traub
Bertha Lang
Green Bay and Western Company
Hatfield
la Crosse Water Power Company
Calvert
Hartwell
H. E. Hartwell
Rose Street
Messrs
Kneebes
Hiscox
Gale
Thayer
McCain
Soles
Rev. Turner
North Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
M. W
First Methodist Church
Ashland
Sparta
Pettibone Park
Board of Public Works
Common Council
Must Accept Cash Under 2 Cent Fare Law
The 2 cent railway fare law requires conductors to accept cash fares on boarding and prohibits ticket pre-purchase. Railroads formerly forced ticket buying or charged extra, but the new rule limits charges to the standard fare per mile and allows boarding without a ticket.
Weighing the Mails Ends for La Crosse Clerks
Leonard Kleeber and William Fraser, La Crosse weighers employed by the government, were informed that their weighing work will stop around June 4. They received new blanks to continue until then. The La Crosse office will have operated the mail weighing system for three months, during which thousands of tons were weighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Kleeber
William Fraser
la Crosse
Tax Sale Is Small in County Delinquent Auction
The county delinquent tax sale held yesterday amounted to about $700, the smallest in years. Treasurer William Weimer notes residents are paying taxes more promptly. Certificates sold to four men who buy city and county certificates. most will be redeemed in days and rarely do buyers gain title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weimer
Park Improvements in La Crosse Spruce Up Main Street Park
The La Crosse board of public works under Commissioner A J Rogers reports major improvements to Main Street Park. A row of evergreens has been planted along the north fence and further work is planned. Levee park filling is nearing completion as progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
A. J. Rogers
Milwaukee Summer Hopes Dimmed by Unseasonal Chill
A playful note from Milwaukee laments the climate turning summer expectations into a cheerless mood, contrasting hoped for warmth with an unexpectedly cold season as a witty social jab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Milwaukee
Arcadia man transacts business in La Crosse brief
J. G. Schneide of Arcadia has been transacting business in La Crosse for several days while James T. Day of Bagley visits friends in the city for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Schneide
Arcadia
la Crosse
James T. Day
Bagley
Ministers Convene for Eastern Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Seventy five to eighty ministers and about 125 delegates from eastern cities will attend the Eastern district convention of the Norwegian Lutheran synod opening May 30 in the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division streets. The five day session closes June 4 with elections and debates on Parochial Schools led by Rev. L. M. Ginnestad. The late Rev A. K. Sagen previously led as president, succeeded by Vice President J. Norby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Mississippi River
New York
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Sixth
Divison
John Halvorson
Rockdale
Wis
A. H. Eikjurud
Cashton
O. J. Kirdle
Orfordville
Paul Moen
Spring Valley
la Crosse
Minnesota
Iowa
Pacific
Berry Satisfied With Railroads Caring For Cattle In Transit
Humane Officer Berry reported at the monthly meeting that railroads through La Crosse are ensuring good care for cattle in transit. The society’s treasurer noted about 200 collected in two months to aid the work, and the agent’s report listed 77 calls, 120 complaints, 29 cases to poor, 11 neglected children, 2 homes founded, 4 children returned home, 3 in care, 7% visits, 2 horses removed from work, and 1 dog in the latest activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Humane
Berry
Society
Kcal
Dolan Receives Light Suspension For Onfield Assault
Wisconsin State league suspended Dolan of Oshkosh for one day after he struck umpire Sweeney at League Park. He returned to play the next game amid Oshkosh pressure, as President Moll’s action upheld a brief punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
Oshkosh Club
Sweeney
League Park
Moll
Oshkosh Association
North-Western Line Holiday Rates to Major Destinations
Low round trip rates and liberal return limits offered by The North-Western Line until October 15 with flexible routes and stopovers. Direct Chicago connections to New York Washington Niagara Falls sea coast and mountain resorts. Inquiries via any agent for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western
New York
Washington
Niagara Falls
Chicago
North-Western Line
Sewing Machines for Rent at Low Weekly and Monthly Rates
Rent sewing machines by week or month at the Singer stores. The Singer and Wheeler & Wilson machines are described as light-running and convenient. Try one to be convinced. Red S. Singer Sewing Machine Co. at 108 North Third Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Red
S. Singer Sewing Machine Co
North Third Street
la Crosse
Wis
Local Visitors Return Home and Stay with Relatives
C H Rappatrick has returned to his home in buque. E Holak of La Farge is spending a few days with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rappatrick
Buque
E. Holak
la Farge
Personal notes from La Crosse and area events
Local column records numerous brief appearances and travels of residents. Arthur Schultz leaves for Marble Rock Iowa for a new job. several others visit Galesville La Crosse and surrounding towns for short stays, illnesses, or business. Attendees include Miss Hattie Bramble Miss Mildred Birchard and many travelers from Arcadia West Salem and Wisconsin towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schultz
Marble Rock
Iowa
Schultz
Wm. A. Cek
Willhelm
Albert Herried
Galesville
Hattie Bramble
Mildred Birchard
la Crosse
Will Powell
Otis Cole
de Sota
Alydia Kensel
Arcadia
Lewis Everson
Red Mound
Lutheran Hospital
Rocky Mountain
A. J. Seareeth
Herman Rudnick
New Albia
Herman Cohen
Chicago
Trepte
Main Street
James Schwebach
Reedsburg
Alice Sheridan
John Graham
Caledonia
Edward Hayes
Wm. Roland
Sadie Tillman
Gladstone
Mich
Margaret
Thomas Gibson
Mississippi Street
O. R. Skaar
West Salem
John C. Gaveney
Smith
Gateway City Tfr
Chris E
Austin
Thomas Codigan
Colgate
George Powell
Mary Wilson
Hokah
O. H. Westby
Zumbrota
David Barcom
Northfield
S. C
J. C. Dunham
Wm. A. Hinsey
Minacie
Ben Graaf
Callistato
S. D
R. W. Gibson
Iowa City
J. Tengelbach
Dubuque
S. M. Long
Baraboo
la Crosses
Hollister
Hokok
la Farge
James Sehnebach
Dell Rapids
la Crossef
J. O. Paulson
Sparta
F. M. Ericsson
Aurora
J. M. Marshall
Davenport
Local residents return after business in La Crosse
J. E. Hart of Elroy S. D. spends time in La Crosse on business. G. O. Fortney has returned to his home in Viroqua after calling on his friend. John Cummings head lineman on the Northwestern road was in the city yesterday. M. Ryan of Caledonia transacts business in La Crosse.
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la Crosse
J. P. Cole
Grand Rapids
H. L. Lieby
la Farge
W. B. Conver
Red Wing
Min
James Hodge
Prairie du Chien
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Atlantic City
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
W. A. Preston
Clark Street
Ole Nyhus
Westby
Edward Evans
James Irish
Lansing
A. D. Cairncross
Tomah
C. N. Moller
Hudson
Episcopal Churches
O J. Davidson
Soldiers Grove
Edwin Powler
Platteville
Thomas Collins
Ole Jensen
Savanna
Charles Ashjorgenson
Viroqua
Rudolph Senbert
Norwalk
J. D. Harris
E. P. Adler
Davenport
J. P. Walker
Madison
P. J. O’brien
Baraboo
Northwestern
C. W. Groves
Cc. C. Ifford
Peroia
John A. Melby
Whitehall
W. D. Armstrong
F. A. Chase
E. K. Blexrude
Preston
E. B. Knudtson
Coon Valley
Blair
H. L. Ae la Farge
Inoe
Warrens
Ae Crosse
J. E. Hart
Elroy
S. D
G. O. Fortney
John Cummings
M. Ryan
Caledonia
Memorial Day Arrangements In La Crosse Under Discussion
A joint committee of three G A R posts meets Friday to finalize Memorial Day plans in La Crosse. Expect the usual program of speeches and music at a downtown park and grave decorating at Oak Grove cemetery. A ball game at Oshkosh and the John Robinson circus are on nearby attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
G A. R
John Flynn
Wilson Colwell
William McKinley
Oak Grove Cemetery
Oshkosh
John Robinson
Offering a Loan He Wish I Had Money to Travel
A late night exchange shows a man asking for money to travel and a woman offering to lend carfare. The brief dialogue captures a moment of financial need and hesitation in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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California
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Anderson
Pals
Keppel
Kleeber
Fraser
Court House
Irvine
Big
Jamestown Exposition
W. T. Irvine
Optician Graduate II
College of Optics
Redfern
A. Lennon
Adelaide McCauley
Miss A. Lennon
C. B. Stevens
McMillan Bldg
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
J. W. Lawrence
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