La Crosse Power Company Plans Reservoir Dams
La Crosse Water Power Company eyes reservoir auxiliary dams on Black river below Hatfield to raise output from 16 000 horsepower toward 75 percent more capacity. Plans include land options and a new Levis Island dam site two miles above the city with a potential power plant and possible railroad link.
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la Crosse
E. G. Boynton
la Crosse-Black River Falls
Hatfield
Jackson County
Orlando Holway
Levis Island
Holway
Hall
Morrison
Black River Valley Railroad
Bangor Boy Dies After Fall In Barn Injury
Leonard Wasserkord fourteen year old son of Joseph Wasserkord of Bangor died at St Francis hospital after injuries from a fall in a Bangor livery barn two weeks earlier. He later developed appendicitis and died last evening. Miller Bros. handle funeral arrangements.
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Leonard Wasserkord
Joseph Wasserkord
Bangor
St. Francis Hospital
Miller Bros
Miss Adelaide McCauley Visits Redfern Corset Works
Miss Adelaide McCauley an expert corsetiere of the Redfern Corset company oversees corset fittings in Miss Lennon's department at Reitzel's. She will stay only a few days longer in La Crosse and enjoys the work despite finding more fitting demands here than in most cities.
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Adelaide McCauley
Redfern
Lennon
Reitzel’s
Miss MccCauley
la Crosse
Pink Health Elixir for Stomach Distress Promised
An advertisement touts a simple recipe to cure stomach disorders. It describes using syrup of ginger essence of pepsin and essence of Cardiol mixed in a half pint bottle, with teaspoonful doses after meals and before eating to stimulate appetite, claimed effective for adults and children.
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Battle Creek
Man Pleads Guilty to Plow Works Wheel Theft
Joe Lean, with a prior burglary sentence, faced county court after stealing burglary metal from the Plow Works wheels. His mother wife and child dependency influenced leniency. Lean pleaded guilty and received 60 days in the county jail.
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Joe Lean
Lean
Waupun
Hirshheimer
Invention Promises Tire Revolution by Local Inventor
Local inventor Mr. Fry describes a new tire patent that could transform tire making. He cites strong interest from local investors and notes the invention aims to distribute pressure evenly across the tire, improving resilience and comfort.
Memorial Services Planned for Modern Woodmen Members
Milwau kee mayoral involvement sought for June 7 memorial services for Modern Woodmen of America. Graveside decorations scheduled across Oak Grove and Catholic cemeteries with multiple lodge camps listed. If Mayor Rose declines, congressman Esch may speak. town in-town status required.
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Rose
Milwaukee
John J. Esch
Local Insurance Man Plans Grand European Tour
L. J. Killian of La Crosse will depart Sunday for a long European journey visiting his mother in Germany after 20 years. He will travel via Canadian Pacific to Quebec and sail to Liverpool, stopping at London Berlin and Paris before continuing to Switzerland and Italy and a Mediterranean return by September.
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L. J. Killian
la Crosse
Germany
Mr. Killian
Canadian Pacific
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Liverpool
Emerald Isle
London
Berlin
Paris
Switzerland
Italy
Mediterranean
Recital Tonight by Christ Episcopal Church Organist
Professor Urquhart Cawley, organist and choirmaster of Christ Episcopal church, gives a concert in the church parlors this evening with Miss Ida Aiken Miss Irma Candrian and Professor Tippman assisting. It is Cawley’s first La Crosse appearance and draws notable interest.
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Urquhart Cawley
Christ Episcopal Church
Ida Aiken
Irma Candrian
Tippman
Prof. Cawley
la Crosse
Barn Owner Sues City Over Prohibited Barn Demolition
An injunction bars members of the board of public works Arthur J. Roberge George Falk and H. J. Beckwith from destroying a barn on lot 19 block 18 Evans subdivision. Anna Liesenfeld secured the order. May 30 is set for court appearance. city attorney Doherty hopes for settlement as May 30 is a holiday.
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Board of Public Works
Arthur J. Roberge
George Falk
H. J. Beckwith
D. C. Evans
Anna Liesenfeld
Second
Third Streets
State and Vine Streets
George Bunge
Doherty
Groff Pays Fine After City Speeding Charge
L Groff, a contractor, was fined 33.72 with costs for speeding within city limits. The appeal period expired yesterday at 4 p m, and he faced paying the fine or serving a 15 day jail sentence.
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L. Groff
Funeral for Mrs. Ruel Weston Saturday at 3
The funeral for Mrs. Ruel Weston who died yesterday morning will be held Saturday at 3 in the Baptist church with Rev. Hoag officiating. Interment at Oak Grove cemetery. Frank Tillman in charge.
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Ruel Weston
Baptist Church
Hoag
Oak Grove
Frank Tillman
Daddy Cahill Shines in West Baseball Clip
The Seattle article notes former La Crosse center fielder Daddy Cahill delivering a standout performance. He dazzled the crowd with a spectacular running catch and two decisive doubles in four at bats, earning praise as the day’s top player. Fans even offered him coins for meal tickets after his display.
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Cahill
la Crosse
Seattle
Texas
Reorganization Moves Forward at Board of Trade
At a directors meeting the vice president John Dengler is authorized to appoint committees to push work ahead. No president named yet but optimism rises as secretary salary is cut to 50 dollars monthly, funds to cover the year appear available, and vigorous plans for post recess restructuring are indicated.
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Board of Trade
John Dengler
Delinquent Personal Tax List Sent to Sheriff for Collection
County Treasurer Weimer has turned over the delinquent personal tax list to the sheriff for collection. The delinquent tax amounts for the past three years 1995 1906 and 1907 are comparatively small.
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Weimer
Treasures From Our Forests and Dr Pierce Remedies
An article extols native American medicinal roots and endorses Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo remedies. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery All Healing Salve and Favorite Prescription with testimonials, usage guidance, and warnings about blood purification and women's health.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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Eaoth
Pearl Street
Cascarete
Gillard
Elgin
Phare
Cascarets
Candy Catmartic
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
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la Crosse County
Said County
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Stephen Moran
Katherine Moran
John Brindley
John F. Doherty
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Jenners
Boynton
Ans
PLOYE
Fry
M.W.A
Dream City
Esch
J. L. Wallace
J. W. Carlyle
J. J. Lees
W. E. Hoefner
Frank Metz
Geo. Reif
E. W. Chameplain
L. N. Reid
James Clark
Jos. Richter
F. W. Koer
J. A. Westergaard
Aw. Ice
S. Oh
Alex Weicier
T. Syn
Graike
CSW
Frank Fauver
Dan Elder
Cap
H. Sherwood
Oswald Reic
John H. Kahle
Wim. Howland
Kabinek
Wms
Arthur Kuhnan
Frank Trader
K. Hofflund
Dell Rapids
D. Wm. Presbe
Jens Jensen
H. A. Loeffler
J. L. Branagan
Chas. Kuhnan
Asa Critchfield
Sycamore
C. H. Girard
Onalaska
Wis
Clayton Anderson
Geo. A. Johnson
Westby
Theo. Leudtke
Soren Jensen, Sr
Lewis Stenseng
DeSoto
W. R. Emery
B. G. Alex
Albert Gaerttner
John D. Albreceht
John M. Wrehota
James Kelley
T. W. Cummings
Zoel Martell
Star Lake
Lud Lafar
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Groff
Daddy
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