Continental Co Must Pay Policy in Double Trial Loss
Attorneys W F Wolfe and A C Wolfe won two favorable decisions in Madison yesterday. Rose Bakalars sued Continental Casualty Co for policy payment on her son OT Bakalars killed as a railroad brakeman on the Great Northern in North Dakota. The company argued intoxication and self exposure. the case was retried and upheld against the insurer after two trials and a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
W. F
A. C. Wolfe
Rose Bakalars
City
Continental Cas Company
Chicago
Hey
Doner
Cir- Court
Supreme Court
Martin Bekkedahl
Westby
Anton Clap
Atfolfe
Wolfe
Parkes Suit Co. to Occupy Erhart Drug Store Site
Parkes Suit Company of Ap Biton Wisconsin closes a deal to occupy the Erhart drug store location. The Erhart building will be removed to make way for the new Ing and Newburg theater. Edwin G. Parkes led negotiations for the firm with Goldstein and Will handling ladies furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Suit Company
Ap- Biton
Wis
Erhart Drug
Ing & Newburg
Edwin G. Parkes
Messrs. Goldstein
Will Deal
Nobody Who Wouldn’t Rath Live Lie Than a Dead Truth
Fragmentary line reads as a pithy moral maxim about preferring a living liar over a dead truth, reflecting a terse, archaic moral tone with sharp paradox. No clear event or人物 identified in the readable text.
McKinley Granted Expanded Liberties While In Jail
A telegram from Portland reports United States Marshal Reid has given Horace Greely McKinley added liberty during his county jail term. The grand jury did not address the issue. McKinley may enjoy an hour and a quarter daily bath, no work, and unrestricted visits from his wife Marie Ware McKinley as his sentence nears November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Portland
Oregon
United States
Co. J. Reid
Horace Greely McKinsey
Marshal Reid
R. L. Stevens
A. C. Panton
McKinley
Marie Ware McKinley
Water Committee Reports No Action at City Hall
The water committee met at city hall and decided to present no report to the council Friday due to lack of funds. Chairman Tarbox said the committee is still restrained by money shortages and will hold the matter over for at least three months. The streets and alleys panel canceled its meeting for lack of business. The judiciary committee has a few personal tax claims it will likely report on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Committee
Tarbox
Council
Judiciary
Boarding Place Versus Home Cited as Scout for Freedom
A columnist draws a distinction between boarding housing and a true home noting you may depart a boarding place when it fails to suit you without fear of scandal. The remark emphasizes personal autonomy in lodging choices.
Bar ron's carpet department showcases new vacuums
A roundup of local personals includes A H Shubert's Winona trip, marriage licenses for Louis Eskelson and Clara Hoiseth, a runaway carnival monkey under guard, and multiple moves and visits by residents across La Crosse and nearby towns. Events mention a piano teacher, fern display, church convention travels, and community notices.
Watches on sale at 429 Main Street
Large stock of ladies and gentlemen watches in gold filled cases with ruby jeweled movements. Prices range from 8.00 to 818.00 with discounts of 3.00 to 6.00 on each watch. Located at 429 Main Street.
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Waltham
Hampden
Elgin
Gerwitz
Marriage of Miss Wagner and Mr Harley W Schaffer
Miss Eleanore Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Wagner of 1828 Kane street and Harley Watson Schaffer of Chicago were quietly married at 3 pm at St James church parsonage Rev Henderson officiated Only relatives and a few intimate friends attended A three course dinner followed at the bride’s home Out of town guests included H C Schaffer Carl Schaffer and Fred Wagner They will honeymoon in the Twin Cities then Lakes Cedar Rapids Rock Island and Chicago at home after October 17 at 6519 Yale avenue Schaffer is son of ex mayor of Rock Island and works in the freight claims department of the C R I and Pacific Railroad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eskelson
Clara Hoiseth
Rushford
Minn
Parker Carnival Company
Maymarxeet Square
Gustave Karl
Eva Bennett
South 12Th
Theodore Schulze
Dells
Wisconsin River
Kilbourne
Edward Berna
South Fourteenth Street
Wisconsin Music Company
South Fifth Street
Will Powell
Henry Fox
South Eleventh Street
Mitchell
Rapid City
E. E. Blashek
Austin
Owen
G. A. Hutchins
Chicago
Sandusky
Ohio
Reitzel’s
Charles Rawlinson
Harry Ross
Fred Mundstock
Fred Deglahn
W. H. Denning
Aberdeen
S. C
Henry N. Boehm
Milwaukee
Rev. Heddon
Potosi
Appleton
S. C. Knudsen
South Fourth
Harry Lewis
E. A. Gotterdam
Geo. Powell
Judge Kleeber
Christina Johnson
Carl L. Meyer
Bangor
Geo. Miller
Earl
Trempealeau
L. J. Kilian
Conrad, Mont
Miss Wagner
Harley W. Schaffer
Eleanore Wagner
Edward Wagner
Kane Street
Harley Watson Schaffer
St. James Church
Henderson
H. C. Schaffer
Carl Schaffer
Rocksland
Fred Wagner
St. Paul
W. F. Smith
Mes Gregor
Iowa
Yale Avenue
North Side
Schaffer
Rock Island
C. R. I. and
Pacific R. R
Twentieth Century Club entertains with paint study
Mrs J G Schweizer hosted the Twentieth Century club at 1402 Madison on Tuesday afternoon. A large turnout attended the winter study on Revolutionary Painters John Trumbull and Washington Allston led by Mrs Kleeber with help from several members. Mrs Van Auken spoke on the artist Trumbull. Miss Mathews urged support for a high school girls’ physical instructor. delegates Mrs Finch and Mrs Russell were chosen for the Federated Women's Clubs convention in Waukesha.
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20Th Century Club
Twentieth Century Club
J. G. Schweizer
Madison Street
John Trumbull
Washington Ailiston
Kleeber
Pamperin
Hirshheimer
McArthur
Tollefson
Noble
van Auken
Trumbull
Mathews
Finch
Russell
Federated Women’s Clubs
Waukesha
Clover Blossom Club Hosts Evening Of Games
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brown entertained the Clover Blossom club on Redfield Street with a Progressive Cinch game. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Will Justin, Mrs. A Kimball and Mr. C E Forsyth, and consolations to Mrs. C H Forsythe and Mr. Kimball. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is scheduled for October 19 at Mrs. A Kimball's home on Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Blossom Club
Louis Brown
Redfield Street
Will Justin
A. Kimball
C. E. Forsyth
C. HK. Forsythe
Mr. Kimball
Park Avenue
Mrs Hixon Leads Group to Hokah in Car
Yesterday afternoon Mrs J M Hixon drove a party of friends to Hokah in her car.
Social notes from Arcadia and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs George Berry of Arcadia guests of Mrs Oscar Kinnrud return home. Miss Abbie Becker resumes mandolin guitar study at La Crosse School of Music. Agricultural school begins Monday Oct 11 with large enrollment.
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George Berry
Arcadia
Oscar Kinnrud
S. V. Underwood
Minneapolis
Elvira Hutchins
Boscobel
Arthur Bocker
Brookings
A. R. Johnson
Chicago
Abbie Becker
Prof. Ruyder
St. Paul
la Crosse School
Trolley Plan Aims at Continental Europe Charter Granted
Vienna on October 6 reports a company has received a charter to build an aerial trolley system spanning all of continental Europe. The project envisions extensive intercity routes and modern electric traction to connect major capitals and industrial centers across the continent.
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Europe
Vienna
Asphalt Paving on King Street Sees Delays
City crews continue asphalt paving on King Street causing traffic delays amid ongoing work. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes as lanes are reduced and work zones expand through the week. Local officials urge patience during the project.
City confronts stalled King Street paving plan failure
King Street from Fifth to Ninth remains closed as crews battle an asphalt split stone system. Weather and late deliveries halted work. officials consider removing stone and sand and finishing with concrete until next summer. The board seeks a patent avoiding method and explores permanent relaying.
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King Street
Bradish
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Raleigh Turnbull at Galesville
A teenage farm worker Raleigh Turnbull aged sixteen was killed when a threshing machine detached from its engine rolled down a grade onto him at Theodore Larson’s farm. The crew escaped injuries as the machinery stopped when the tongue buried itself. Turnbull was eldest of three children and son of Walter Turnbull a local figure.
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Galesville
Raleigh Turnbull
Theodore Larson
Walter
Oldest Tomah resident dies after long life of faith
Susan Ann Packard, born March 21 1836 in Brockton Massachusetts, died October 2 at age 74. She moved to Lyndon Wisconsin in 1854, then to Tomah in 1866 with her husband Elijah D Doten who died in 1880. She lived with her daughter Mrs C H Stevens and attended Congregational church in Brockton. The funeral was Monday at 2 pm at the Congregational church with Rev Jonathan G Smith officiating. An infant, Marjorie May Robinson, daughter of Freda Robinson, died at age two years five months after a lingering illness. funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the Robinson home led by Rev Jonathan G Smith.
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Tomah
Wis
Congregational Church
Jonathan G. Smith
Susan Ann Packard
Brockton
Mass
Lyndon
Elijah D. Doten
Addie I
Clarice D
Mr. Doten
C. H. Stevens
Brocton
Freda Robinson
Marjorie May
The
Con
Congregational Church Officiating at Oak Grove Cemetery Interment
A Congregational church officiates the funeral service and interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. The ceremony will honor the deceased with family burial following the rites.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
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John C. Burns
CREAM =& BUTTER COMPANY
Hilliker & Riley
General Contractors
N. Third Street
la Crosse
Morris & Hartwell Lawyers
LA Crosse, Wis
Home Capital
Continental CO
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
W. A. Edwards
Nebuer
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
Barron’s
A. H. Shubert
Winona
Frank W. Skinner
Emil Steinmetz
Dresen
B. H. Volz
Gateway City
Fred Schaefer
Lansing
O. F. Trefz
Moline
A. L. Pfair
Terre Haute
Ind
J. C. Conway
Towa
C. A. Jarvis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edward M. Ford
Rochester
John J. Esch
Schilling
Louise Schilling
Chaseburg
W. A. Thompson
Irvine
Main Street
M. L. Conroy
Arthur Walker
Walker
Hilma Larson
Lutheran Hospital
W. Meinhhein
Hillsboro
Nathan Cross
James Russell, Sr
St. Cloud
Mabel Walker
W. Mainchien
West Salem
A. Delameter
Hazel
Farrel
Geo. Delameter
North la Crosse
P. J. Gedney
Kathryn
Molly
Ella Scott
Gedney
Whitvock
Sand Lake
Chas. Thompson
Huron
M. D
George Bradish
Board of Public Works
Mary T. Goldman
Mary
Goldman
St. Paul, Mina
Eles
Fred Dittman Hardware Co
L. D, Peet
J. E. Geiwitz
Jeweler Corner
Fifth and Main Streets
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