Commencement Plan Complete for La Crosse High School
Dr. Herbert L. Willets of Chicago University will deliver the baccalaureate address at La Crosse high school graduation on June 21 in the theater due to seating limits at the high school auditorium. Thirty graduates will receive diplomas. Miss Russell will lead the chorus and music. The February class has nine members. the June class includes twenty nine graduates listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse High School
Herbert L. Willets
Chicago University
Willets
Russell
Bessie Cutting
Freda Fritz
Hazel Josten
Anne JL. Ray
Louise Smith
Blanche Swaim
Agnes Vincent
Gertrude Wiebrecht
Walter Herrington
Edward Burns
Cyril Fay
Edward Fetzner
James Lightbody
Isidor Rehfus
Rolf Rynning
Wm. Schneider
Isaac Strauss
Chas Wheeler
Agnes K. Anderson
Rosemary Boschert
Stella Brakke
Edna Byrne
Rae Doten
Viola Haefner
Lora’ Hill
Mabel Iverson
Dora Jacob
Edna Jacobson
Henrietta’. Martindale
Vernie McCann
Frieda Miller
Pearl Norris
Anne Pederson
Jennie Schick
Jessie Caldwell
Pansy Gage
Rena Timmings
Wisconsin Reapportionment Fights and EK U Debates Endorse Death Clause Removal
Madison reports the Wisconsin legislature will clash over state senate and assembly district maps with southern counties set to lose to growing northern areas. The Equitable and Fraternal Union convention approves removing the death by own action clause from its policy and selects Milwaukee for the next biennial meeting while electing officers and initiating a large class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
The
Equitable and Fraternal Union
Supreme Lodge of the
Order
Supreme
Supreme Convention
Neillsville
Waupaca
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Supreme Lodge
James B. Murray
la Crosse
Supreme Auditing Committee
Murray
John King
Wausau
C. F. Youmans
Fond du Lac
W. H. Kreise
Appleton
James Dolan
Platteville
H. D. Andrus
Frank Kitz
Carl Grunken
George M. Reynold
W. M. Goething
Lester Keene
William Schmittgmud
John Schmittgmud
Mary Robey
Emma Larson
A. A. Graefe
Fred Wenzel
E. G. Staats
M. Sokolik
Carl Panton
John P
Earl Aiken
Walter Hargett
Annie Guenther
Sam Feinberg
Tily Guenther
Cyrus Freneye
Nellie E. Smith
James E. Eddy
Lewis Hoelzer
George R. Bicker
Guy Atkinson
Samuel Garry
Edith Radtke
August Page
R. L. Jacobs
P. B. Gibbons
Mike Heagenacker
Henry Radtke
Norman Meir
Plan for Consecration at Local Christ Episcopal Church
The Christ Episcopal congregation plans a grand consecration of its local church on June 16 with Bishop Webb and notable church figures attending. An immense choir is being organized. Woman's Guild meets on Memorial Day. First M E Church outlines the week including prayer, a Books to be Eaten topic, and Children's Day on June 9. Other notices include baptism plans and district assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Webb
Woman's Guild of Christ Church
M. E
J. W. Guthrie
South Fifth Street
J. Mohammed Ali
E. E. Bently
G. H. Clark
Viroqua
St Pauls league hosts Mrs Hebberd today
The St Pauls league was entertained by Mrs E S Hebberd of 912 Cass Street today. An entertainment by the young people is planned in the church parlors on Friday evening May 31 with home cooking on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's League
E. S. Hebberd
Cass Street
Young People Society entertained by Misses Hulberg and Beilstad
The Young People's society at the church enjoyed entertainment Tuesday evening by Miss Edna Hulberg and Miss Berna Beilstad. The Eastern district convention of the Norwegian Synod starts Thursday at 10 am with a sermon by Rev. John Halvorson of Rockdale Wis. Friday evening features Rev. A H Eik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
Edna Hulberg
Berna Beilstad
Norwegian Synod
John Halvorson
Rockdale
Wis
A. H. Eik
Reid Bill Seeks Funding for Testimony on River Cable Plan
Judge Ray S. Reid and local officials from La Crosse Eau Claire and T H Miller appeared before the senate committee on claims to request about 10000 dollars yearly to hear testimony on applying the German rivers cable system to the Mississippi. The assembly committee has heard arguments in favor with none against but has not reported. The river commission bill was sent to claims due to its appropriation. Senator Owen plans an on floor address if the measure faces an adverse report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Ray S. Reid
la Crosse
Owen
Assemblyman
Cernahan
Eau Claire
T. H. Miller
Senate Committee On Claims
Mississippi
Assembly Committee
Senate Committee On State Affairs
River Commission
Committee On Claims
Reid
Senate
Gun Club Season Opens in Rochester
Rochester Gun Club opens the shooting season with an excellent range for pigeon and rifle shooting. Dr. A. F. Kilbourne is elected president and Dr. L. D. Wilson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, Minn
Rochester Gun Club
A. F. Kilbourne
L. D. Wilson
Cavalry Units to Move Through La Crosse En Route to Des Moines
Four cavalry troops from Fort Snelling and the Thirtieth field artillery battery will march from St Paul to Fort Des Moines, passing La Crosse tomorrow evening. A second artillery battery moves to Fort Sill, Oklahoma later. Regular army tactics will be practiced with camping spots arranged, sentries posted, and strict discipline observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
Field Artillery
Snelling
la Crosse
Fort Des Moines
St. Paul
Des Moines
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
la la Crosse
Plot on Roosevelt Detains Woman in Philadelphia
Mrs Lilian Hood of Cape May visited Philadelphia police and was detained as insane while claiming a plot to assassinate President Roosevelt in Washington. Police Surgeon Williams ordered her removal to Philadelphia Hospital after examination. She believed the president would be killed at 6 o clock that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Roosevelt
Lillian Hood
Franklin Street
Cape May
City Hall
Williams
Nashville Center burned to last store and homes
Mankato Minnesota May 29 fire destroys W L Hoovers store house and barn ending the village at Nashville Center once a thriving hub. Fires have damaged or wiped out all business and two village halls. Hoover plans to move to Truman. Oshawa also wiped out recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato, Minn
W. L. Hoover
Old Nashville Center
Here
Hoover
Nashville Center
Truman
Oshawa
Fagerness and Moen Wed at Coon Prairie Church
Jens Fagerness and Anna Moen married at the Coon Prairie church with Rev. Halvorson officiating. A reception followed at Hotel Evans. Weather remains wet and cold as farmers report tobacco plants behind and a hail storm damaged foliage. Gifford's Comedians closed a strong week at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Fagerness
Anna Moen
Coon Prairie Church
Halvorson
Hotel Evans
Gifford
Opera House
Kolb
M. H. Kekkedal
Madison
Cr .W. Jaeger
Peterson
P. P. Hektoen
Board of Education
Olaf Peterson
Olaf Walby
Viroqua
Visi
Theodore Hullie
C. Morrison
Eddie Syverson
Lin’s
Promoted to Captain in Yankton Militia
Yankton South Dakota May 23 Fred B Ray was promoted from first lieutenant of Company M to captain succeeding A D Russell who resigned Both men are Spanish war veterans Capt Ray has served five years as first lieutenant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, S. D
Fred B. Ray
Company M
A. D. Russell
Ray
Growth Not Behind in Garden Produce Across the Region
Unseasonably cold weather slowed some crops but seeds have grown well and stands are good. Corn may require replanting if cold wet conditions persist, though early plantings could yield similar results. Pastures and small grains show remarkable growth, boosting milk supply and lowering butter prices. Fruit crops appear healthy despite late freezes, while heavy rains have halted fishing as muddy waters affect aquatic life.
Ranchman Killed in Montana Runaway Accident
Samuel Miller, an employee of a ranch near Shirley, Montana, was killed when a horse hitched to a hay rack reared and knocked him down. The team dragged the heavy load over his body after he attempted to lead the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Mont
Samuel Miller
Shirley
Miller
Madonna stolen from Fabriano church in Italy
Rumor points to an American art collector as possibly knowing the Madonna by Albert Dureur which vanished from a closed cupboard at a Fabriano church. Police fear the masterpiece was smuggled out of Italy and may be unrecoverable.
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Rome
Albert Dureur
Fabriano
Time Is Money Limits From A Morning Delay
A concise quip notes a worker arriving fifteen minutes late to punch the clock, illustrating how time translates into lost money in a light, humorous exchange. The remark reflects daily labor routines and punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs
Dobbs
Verdict Awarded $78 405 81 in Lumber Suit
In Stillwater Minnesota the jury awarded Grand Forks Lumber company $78 405 81 against McClure Logging, cutting from Saturday 4 pm to Sunday 8 am. The ruling covers breach of contract to cut and deliver logs on Red Lake Reservation lands and sale of logs and standing timber to C A Smith Lumber. Jury deducted about $48 000 for money owed for logs cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
Grand Forks Lumber Company
McClure Logging Company
Red Lake Indian Reservation
C. A. Smith Lumber Company
Square man rarely stands at the corner
A brief item notes a square figure seen infrequently at a street corner, with no further details on location or events.
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DR. Willets
J. C. Karel
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co., Manufacturing Chemists
Lowell, Mass
Christ Church
Cashton
M. F. Wick
Deerfield, Wis
English Lutheran of Holy Trinity
Ladies” Aid Society
S. S
John Harger
G. Schlicht
Junior Luther League
Dr. Eaton
St. Paul's Universalist
GUN Club
Northwest
Mrs. Hood
Washton
Circus Trust
Harris
Nayay
Wounded Knee
Levensworth
America
Butt
U.S
Ellsworth
Minerva Sisters
Iron Jaw
James Dutton
Milo
Winnie van Grand
Holand
Arenic
the Grand Musical Ballet
White Thunder
Banc of Indians
Banda Rosa
Antonia Oliveto
Ee Ae
Westby News
LA Crosse Theatre
Capital and Labor
A’s
Dureur
Burlington
Atlantic City, N. J
American Medical Assocition
Superior, Wis
Grand Lodge of
Rebekah Assembly
Norfolk, Va
Jamestown Expo
N. Y. City
D. J. Shanesy
Agt
Elliott-Loefpfler Company
Bequors
Pearl ‘Street
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