Observance of Decoration Day in La Crosse Shines Across City
In La Crosse today many close for the day as Decoration Day activities unfold. Old soldiers parade to Oak Grove cemetery to tend graves with flowers and flags while others enjoy river trips, picnics, and ball games. Afternoon exercises planned at Cameron Park follow a day of circuses and amateur sports in city parks.
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la Crosse
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cameron Park
Fourth Street
Robinson's Circus
Muskoka Kawartha Temagami names lure summer trips
Indian place names like Muskoka Kawartha Temagami describe delightful summer spots on the American continent. Special low round trip fares are offered via the Grand Trunk Railway System with double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Free fare literature and timetables available by mail from Geo. W. Vaux in Chicago.
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Muskoka
Magnetewan
Kawartha
Temagami
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Adams Street
Youth is a blunder men yearn for wiser days
A brief aphorism attributed to Beaconsfield notes that youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, and old age a regret, reflecting a sharp, sardonic view of life stages.
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Beasonsfield
Remarkable $60,000 Prescription Display at Local Drugstore
Mr Charles Beyschlag a druggist at 503 Main Street presents a window display valued at $60,000 built from over 100,000 prescriptions compounded in 24 years without a single error. The item invites public viewing to see the display and its value.
La Crosse Y M C A Plans Building After Annual Meeting
The La Crosse Y M C A has raised a 100000 building fund inspiring Wisconsin cities. Directors will wait for the annual meeting next Tuesday to elect a new board of twelve and decide on a site for the new association building with trustee guidance.
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la Crosse Y. M. C. A
Wisconsin
F. E. Anderson
Anderson
la Crosse Association
River Survey Near Winona and La Crosse Delayed
Survey of the river around Winona and La Crosse is finished. Captain Thompson says high water will delay the government fleet from starting repairs on June 1. Colonel Meenzie proceeds upriver removing snags and placing buoys to ensure safe navigation. the boat is due at La Crosse late this week or early next.
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Winona
la Crosse
Thompson
Meenzie
Funeral of L A Aiken Held at 2 30 Tomorrow
The funeral for Loring A. Aiken who died Tuesday night in Chicago will take place from 516 Farnam street tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Rev W W Hurd will officiate and interment follows at Oak Grove cemetery with Frank Tillman in charge.
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Loring A. Aiken
Chicago
Farnam Street
Rev
W. W. Hurd
Oak Grove Cemetery
Frank Tillman
New Cisco Postmaster Appointed after Resignation
R C OHearn named postmaster at Cisco to replace Vice Hoge who has resigned. The appointment follows a recommendation by Congressman John J Esch.
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R. C. O'Hearn
Cisco
Vice Hoge
John J. Esch
Astral Mystery Star Encounter On Air Ship Line
A puzzled observer wonders whether a bright astral body is a genuine celestial object or a mere light aboard the Air Ship Line. The note raises questions about sighting reliability and interpretation in night skies.
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Little Star
Belasco Confronts Royalty Suit Over Du Barry Profits
In New York on May 30, David Belasco testifies in a hearing over royalties from the play Du Barry saying money is not his aim and asserting he cares only for artistic success. He accuses Abraham Hummel and the theatrical syndicate of backing the suit and vows to pursue the matter to trial amid tensions with Charles Frohman and Howe & Hummel.
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New York
David Belasco
du Barry
Jean Richepin
Abraham Hummel
Charles Frohman
Mr. May
Hummel
Mr. Belasco
Theatrical Trust
Howe & Hummel
David May
Pythian Memorial Observance Set by La Crosse Knights
La Crosse Knights of Pythias will hold Memorial day services Sunday afternoon June 9 at Castlehall with all three lodges present. District Attorney Otto Bosshard will deliver the oration and officers include Chancellor commander H L Rood and Master of exchequer C W Waterson. Graves at Oak Grove cemetery will be decorated after ceremonies, with entries from La Crosse lodge No 27 Hamilton Lodge No 57 and John P Linton lodge No 109 and several visiting members listed.
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Knights of Pythias of la Crosse
Castlehall
Otto Bosshard
H. L. Rood
J. D. Wilson
B. C. Smith
C. C. Hamilton
Venson
H. H. Watters
C. W. Watterson
C. L. Lien
Frank Holmes
Oak Grove Cemetery
la Crosse Lodge No. 27
Theo. Rudolph
John A. Whitfield
Richard Wheldon
Louis Reiman
J. L. James
Peter G. Rose
William Wade
W. A. Bigelow
Joseph Legler
Matt Hosly
R. L. Reed
T. A. Dyson
Perry Gates
H. V. von Brausse
E. G. Rudolph
Florin Schildman
H. M. Babb
Hamilton Lodge
J. W. Richards
Henry Schultz
Sumner Town
William Miller
John P. Linton
Hubert H. Howard
F. P. Schuman
Ed Bosshard
Mr. Falva
C. E. Winslow
Fred Moss
Fred Moore
Ed Pion
A. Frederick
Fare to Oshkosh and back via major rail line
From La Crosse, June 1 2 3 and 4 travel to Oshkosh for 5 95 with return by June 7 on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system. Grand Army of Republic members may ask ticket agent for details. F R Hartwell ticket agent.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
la Crosse
Grand Army of Republic
City News Highlights From La Crosse and Winona Era
City notices cover aid requests for a star convention in Winona and a series of local events. Dredging at Latch Island begins, river traffic moves include the Lizzie Gardner and Warnette, and the Sydney packet operated. L Singer moves a boat livery to State street. Memorial day affects rural mail service. Engraving plant sale confirms transfer to Worswick and Williams. Rev J W Irish heads to Baraboo after news of his father’s injury. Lincoln Douglas banquet planned with Esch and Mayor Anderson as speakers. Esch to speak at Memorial Day address for Woodmen. Pettibone park bridge passes available. Special train to Viroqua for circus attendees. Tulip theft reward offered. German Lutheran ladies host a social. Redmen plan a June 13 card party and dance with prizes.
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Winona Eagles
Board of Trade
la Crosse Dredging Company
Latch Island
Winona
Lizzie Gardner
Warnette
Sydney
L. Singer
State Street
la Crosse High School
la Crosse Engraving Company
F. B. Worswick
R. W. Williams
John M. Holley
W. R. Irish Hart
J. W. Irish
W. R. Irish
Baraboo
la Crosse
First Methodist Church
Congregational Church
J. J. Esch
Anderson
Esch
John J. Esch
Pettibone Park
J. W. van Sant
Lydia van Sant
la Crosse & Southeastern
Viroqua
A. F. Reitzel
South Tenth
Mesdames Siegschmied
Leopold Miller
Schams
Ladies’ Society
The
German Lutheran Church
Redmen Party
Winnesheik Tribe
Redmen
Redmen Hall
Holy Jumpers Arrested in Public Disturbance at Wisconsin Square
Thirteen Holy Jumpers were arrested in Waukesha Wisconsin for causing a disturbance in the public square near the old Methodist church. Police seized the leader after a request for calmer behavior and then, with the sheriff, captured twelve others in a general raid.
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Waukesha
Wis
Holy Jumpers Organization
Old Methodist Church
Enders
Milwaukee printers threaten strike on eight hour day
Milwaukee union job printers warn of a citywide strike on June 8 if Typothetae refuses to rescind its action from Monday night blocking an eight hour day. The old contract ended January 1, 1906, with nine hours worked since, while a new contract proposed eight hours.
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Milwaukee
Typothetae
Typographical Union No. 23
Excursion Rates Announced by I O O F Superior
Grand Lodge I O O F Superior announces excursion rates via the North Western Line with sale dates June 1 to 4 and return list on June 7. Tickets and full information available from any North Western Line ticket agent.
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Grand Lodge
Superior
Cecil Murder Case Opens Monday in Green Bay
Marinette Wis May 30 The Cecil murder trial will open Monday morning in Green Bay for Gustav Cecil of Oconto charged with killing Roy Guthie on May 31 1906.
North Side Memorial Day Observances Honor Veterans
Morning services by Grand Army of the Republic Spanish War Veterans and others on the North Side honored fallen comrades. Processions from Caledonia and Clinton to the North Side Cemetery decorated graves and to Black River bridge where flowers were strewed. West La Crosse skating park hosted speeches by Rev W J Turner Rev A L Wood and L L Sanders with music by the La Crosse band. The day and flags drew broad public patriotism.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Spanish War Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
Caledonia and
Clinton Streets
Wannebo’s
Black River Bridge
Black River
West la Crosse
W. J. Turner
North Presbyterian Church
A. L. Wood
Caledonia Street
M. E
L. L. Sanders
la Crosse
Ill Brother of Engineer Wren Blanchard Taken Ill
Oliver Blanchard, an engineer for Milwaukee road, learned yesterday of his brother Wren Blanchard of Winona now in critical condition from neuralgia of the heart. Relative travel from Winona to visit him. a mink tail hair incident near the Black River bridge is noted in the tale.
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Oliver Blanchard
Milwaukee Road
Caledonia Street
Wren Blanchard
Winona
Caledonian Street
Blanchard
Black River Bridge
Funeral date uncertain for Mrs. William Frohock
Relatives in La Crosse await word from a Seattle son to decide funeral timing. Attendance depends on whether he can travel.
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William Frohock
la Crosse
Seattle
Wash
West Salem Cancel Game With Onalaska Today
West Salem cancels a scheduled baseball game with Onalaska on their diamond today. Onalaska will instead face Trempealeau at Trempealeau during the local celebration. Three bands will provide music during the event.
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West Salem
Onalaska
Trempealeau
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Reopenings and Visits
W A Edwards of Milwaukee returns to the north side to reopen his optical parlors. A A Thomas of Sand Lake Cooley visits his father in law on Caledonia street. Streetcar crews work late to finish tracks for today’s crowds. Prof J H Schneller plans move to 1353 Caledonia. John Johnson heads to fire on the Viroqua division of the Milwaukee Road. Engine 1377 with a snow plow heads east for overhaul. Joseph Emerson buys a new launch. Morton Smith and family from Milwaukee are in town a few days. Smith is a Milwaukee Road traveling engineer. Assemblyman T H Miller and Senator Thomas Morris return from Madison. Andy Carey of Sparta visits friends on the North Side.
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W. A. Edwards
Milwaukee
A. A. Thomas
Sand Lake
Caledonia Street
John Johnson
Viroqua
Milwaukee Road
Joseph Emerson
Morton Smith
City
Mr. Smith
T. H. Miller
Thomas Morris
Madison
Andy Carey
Sparta
To be 70 is Younger and More Cheerful than Forty
The quote reflects Holmes asserting that reaching seventy brings more cheer and hope than remaining at age forty, contrasting vitality and outlook across ages. It highlights a positive view of aging and the resilience of sevens.
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Holmes
Personal notices from La Crosse column update locals
The La Crosse column lists residents and visitors including O O Hienely of Des Moines and Mrs Joyce of Claremont. It notes travel offers from Chicago to Atlantic City and previews local social calls and health ads including Foley kidney cure and Hollister remedies.
Indian Prisoner Commits Suicide in County Jail
Gagegaoshi, an Indian from Flambeau, jailed since November for murder, killed himself with a jackknife after asking for a knife. He was held with two other Indians for the brutal Nov. 5 axe murder of Lawrence Megisins on the reservation.
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Eagle River
Wis
Gagegaoshi
Flambeau
Lawrence Megisins
Wallace Goff Pioneer Dies at 69 Father of the Court House
Wallace Goff a longtime WAUKESHA County resident and veteran known as the father of the courthouse died after a long illness. He was 69 and born in New York, son of Amos Goff a Vernon area pioneer who settled there in 1844.
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Wallace Goff
Court House
Waukesha
Wis
Mr. Goff
New York
Amos Goff
Vernon
Jinx Puzzles Wife Over Life Insurance Note
In a brief Houston Post item, Jinx appears perplexed as he discusses his $20,000 life insurance and recent illness. His wife responds with guarded optimism, saying she has not lost hope regarding his condition.
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Jinx
Houston Post
Grammar a La Mode ee ae is the future of I love
The phraseology project titled Grammar a La Mode ee ae explores evolving language in romance and personal expression. It notes shifts in style from casual to formal, suggesting new linguistic trends in dating and divorce discourse.
Customs Reach High Water Mark Five Weeks Before Year End
Customs receipts hit a record high for the federal government with $300,593,614 collected so far in the current fiscal year ending June 30. Officials expect possible total near $335 million, though May and June variations are anticipated. The surge reflects broad prosperity and heavy import activity across many goods, with a tariff revision hoped for by the next administration influencing future imports.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Dingley
California Olive Oil Sold Under Purity Guarantee
Sylmar California Olive Oil invoiced by the Los Angeles Olive Growers Association. The product is sold under a $1000 purity guarantee with no adulteration. Sold at a California price of 75 cents per bottle.
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California
Los Angeles
Olive Growers’ Association
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Joseph Fowler
Fred Young
Will Powell
Grace Nichols
Louis Palzin
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Albert Elsen
Lady Maccabees
George Powell
Hollister
P. I. Sheleeby
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Rocky Mountain
E. R. Burke
Tracy
R. B. Fulks
Aurora
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B. J. Shertly
H. Hardgross
Lee Cashfield
T. J. Ashton
Racine
W. H. Vance
Melrose
O. Hoegh
Spring Grove
Gateway City
E. N. Peterson
Effington
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Caledonia
Redskin
C. B. Stevens
Optician
McMillan Building
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
Chas
Beyschlag
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