North Side in Brief Highlights Local Movements and Events
Rev G W Fogg moved to 1339 Caledonia Street to take rooms in the North Side. Loretta Rohr state commander of the L O T M will attend New Century Hive No 101 Friday evening. Mrs Mary Frost of 1442 Kane Street hosts Tabernacle Baptist Church group and plans a western move to live with a brother. Alfred Mekvold and Louise Koeller obtained a marriage license from Acting County Clerk John Swan. Various residents visit relatives and travel, with a rummage sale at Caledonia Street Methodist Church next to the north side library today and tomorrow. Arthur Otto, a local who passed the Milwaukee conductor exam, began as freight conductor on No 4. Charles Barret and Charles Busch return from a Mississippi hunting trip and resume duties as Milwaukee Road engineers. George McCabe returns from Chicago trip. J D Carroll resumes duties as Milwaukee Road engineer after visit to Northern Wisconsin.
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Loretta Rohr
The
New Century Hive No. 101
the Tabernacle Baptist Church
Mary Frost
Kane Street
West
Alfred Mekvold
Louise Koeller
John Swan
Joseph Mader
Hillsboro
A. L. Mosher
Avon Street
L. Daniels
Arthur Otto
Milwaukee
Charles Barret
Charles Busch
Mississippi River
Milwaukee Road
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
North Side Public Library
George McCabe
Chicago
J. D. Carroll
Wisconsin
Mission Festival Sunday at Immanuel German Lutheran
The Immanuel German Lutheran congregation will hold its annual mission festival Sunday October 17 at Avon street church. Rev W Bergholz of Kewanee preaches morning, Rev Wiechman of La Crescent speaks afternoon, evening service in English. The Ladies' Society will serve dinner and supper for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel German Lutheran
Avon Street
W. Bergholz
Kewanee
Wiechman
la Crescent
Julius Gamm
West Avenue
Ladies’ Society
Brakeman Tyson Roberts Laid To Rest In Milwaukee
The funeral for Tyson Roberts a Milwaukee switchman killed near Vine Street Station was held at 2 30 pm at 522 Caledonia Street with undertakers Millers in charge. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Saley George Smith Carl Bauch Silas Coster Nicholas Webber and J Nichols.
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Tyson Roberts
Milwaukee
Vine Street
Caledonia Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
John Saley
George Smith
Carl Bauch
Silas Coster
Nicholas Webber
J. Nichols
Ludw ig Holl in Last Repose
The funeral for Ludwig Holl who died Tuesday afternoon at his son Friedrich Holls home at 919 Berlin Street was held at 2 30 PM at the German Lutheran Church on Avon Street with Rev Julius Bergholz presiding. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery conducted by Undertaker William Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Holl
Friedrich Holl
Berlin Street
Avon Street
Julius Bergholz
William Dwyer
Oak Grove Cemetery
Abyssinia War Sparks Major Civil Conflict
Dispatches from Adis Ababa report a civil war in Abyssinia as Tigre Province resists King Menelik’s choice for military commander Degiac Abate. Several battles cause heavy casualties and fighting spreads to other provinces. Analysts foresee a potential throne succession crisis after Menelik’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Rome
Adis Ababa
Tigre
Menelik
Degiac
Beauty Specialist Dominates In Skin Game Sweep
A beauty specialist leads the field as rivals falter, delivering a decisive performance that leaves the rest of the contestants in disarray. The event highlights skill, showmanship, and a strong finish ahead of the next round.
Pavement Demand Aims at Rubber Mills Area
North Side residents push for blocks of pavement from La Crosse Rubber Mills on Indian Hill to ease transport for the company and curb plans for a new causeway. The North Side Progressive Association plans to introduce a resolution at the next council meeting. President La Vaque notes paving could reduce cross river agitation and free funds for repairs. He also questioned water main adequacy as to North Side needs. The group discussed outcomes from the Winona convention of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Progressive Association
la Crosse Rubber Mills Company
Indian Hill
la Vaque
Rubber Mills Company
South Side
Water Committee
LaVaque
Winona
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promises Relief
A promotional notice urges readers to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to relieve hacking and throat irritation, claiming it cures the cough and offers relief from discomfort.
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Chamberlain
Mission meetings announced for the week
The City Mission superintendent lists this week’s program with Thursday led by Mr. Nielson of the Pure Food Company and Friday by the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church. Gospel singing will feature the meetings.
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Nielson
The
Pure Food Company
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Gronna’s Political Ambitions Stir North Dakota Talks
Fargo North Dakota dated Oct 14 reports Congressman Asle J Gronna faces speculation over his political future. Questions include re election race and possible runs for Senate or Governor, with background on his Lakota business path and ties to party leaders.
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Fargo
N. D
Asle J. Gronna
North Dakota
Granata
Lakota
Alex McKenzie
Republican Party
New Disease Is Old Says Sneve In Winona Meeting
In Winona Minnesota Dr Haldor Sneve told doctors that infantile paralysis or polio is not new but an old affliction. He cited Mephibosheth in the Bible and noted previous epidemics as physicians from across Minnesota attended the State Medical Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Haldor Sneve
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sneve
State Medical Association
Excursion boat Sarah L missing after storm
Walker Minnesota October 14 A search continues for the excursion launch Sarah L which departed Walker Sunday with a party for the big lake. It is believed the party sought refuge at lumber camps along the lake before the storm broke and no further word has been learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker, Minn
Sarah L
Walker
Big Lake
Innovative skin development remedy for thin ladies
The prescription outlines mixing two ounces glycerine with three ounces rosewater and one ounce tincture cadomene, adding five cents' worth of borax after two hours, then applying morning and night. Dermatologists claim it to be the most effective prescription for the purpose.
Guilty verdict in Cataract assault case faces stiff sentence
In Sparta Wisconsin on October 14 a jury found five defendants guilty of assault and battery in the Cataract case. Judge Higbee will hear sentencing Thursday morning. Victim Frank Allen testified he was struck and dragged by a rope tied to his neck after being felled at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Higbee
Frank Allen
la Crosse
Cataract
Minneapolis
Mr. Fritz Praises Foley's Orino Laxative
A letter from F G Fritz of Oneonta New York extols Foley's Orino Laxative as mild pleasant and effective for constipation and liver trouble claiming it cured his little girl's constipation and improved her health. The note endorses the remedy as best for such complaints.
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F. G. Fritz
Oneinta
N. Y
Foley
Oo. T
Search for Missing Boat After Wind Dies Down
As wind abates, boats will venture to locate the missing vessel if no word is received by then. Rescue teams prepare crews and gear, aiming to confirm survival chances and locate the missing boat.
Little Girls Draw Names for Reservation Lands
Aberdeen South Dakota October 14 two nine year old girls Josephine Burke daughter of Congressman Charles H Burke of Pierre and Jeanette Hedger daughter of S C Hedger of Aberdeen were chosen by Judge Witten to draw names of winners from a receptacle at the drawing for reservation lands. The girls will draw the first fifty names from the receptacle on the first day.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Josephine Burke
Charles H. Burke
Pierre
Jeanette Hedger
S. C. Hedger
Witten
Two Die in Fire at Greenbush Minnesota
Two harvest hands perished in a stable fire that destroyed a lay shed at Greenbush Minnesota yesterday. The identities of the victims are not known and the origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Greenbush
Minn
Avery Stable
Walsh tries to sell Chicago railroad properties
John R. Walsh the aged banker convicted of wrecking the Chicago National bank is negotiating a sale of rail road properties in Illinois and Indiana to the New York Central system. The lines include the Chicago Southern railway the Illinois Southern Railway and the Southern Indiana railroad.
A Miniature Watch Factory
A local jeweler emphasizes a compact watch repair factory on site at 429 Main St. The shop stocks all tools and parts to overhaul any watch, no matter the wear or damage, and promises prompt, high quality work under the motto Promptness and high grade work.
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W. T. Irvine
Main St
Commission Eyes Rose Street Viaduct Replacement
The state railroad commission led by Commissioner Roemer and General Superintendent Earling arrived in the city to inspect Rose street and press for a new viaduct to replace the dilapidated structure. They plan to assess the site at 3 PM and are expected to urge the railroad and street car company to construct the viaduct and reroute cars accordingly. The party also visited Hackner Altar works at 11 AM to consider a side track for the Green Bay line. The commission will reconvene at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roemer
State Railroad Commission
Earling
Milwaukee Road
Rose Street
Railroad and Street Car Company
Mill Street
Hackner
Green Bay
La Crosse Jobbers Club Reports Benefits to Local Business
La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Club president J W Bryant presents a year end review from October 12 1909 noting parcel post debates tariff reform water supply and state legislation as issues. He commends member cooperation and thanks Senator Morris and Assemblyman McConnell for support.
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la Crosse
J. W. Bryant
Wis
Congress
J. S. Medary
Indianapolis
Common Council
Board of Trade
Thos. Morris
J. E. McConnell
PHONE CO TAKES ARTHUR OFFICE EXPANSION AT LA CROSSE
The La Crosse Telephone company doubles capital stock and expands to the former Dr D McArthur offices in the Reitzel building on Main near Fourth. Manager W F Goodrich oversees rearrangements to house the growing offices and move the old space to the mechanical department.
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la Crosse Telephone Company
Reitzel
Main Street
Fourth
Banker Gartner Extradited After Indictments
Nolan L. Gartner cashier of the defunct Scioto Valley bank Kingston Ohio was arrested in Vinita Oklahoma on two indictments and brought to Kansas City to be turned over to Sheriff Swope of Ross County Ohio.
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Kansas City
Nolan L. Gartner
Scioto Valley Bank
Kingston
Vinita
Okla
Swope
Ross County
Ohio
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Lacrosse Tribune
Clinton Street
W. J. Schultz
G. W. Fogg
Mission Festival
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Progressive League
Council
City Mission Program
Northwest
Will Gronna
Allen
la Crosse Hotel
Mayfield
Hebron
Young
Barnell
Mengelt
New Rose ST
Hackner Plant
Commissioner Roemer
City
Gen
Supt
Jobbers’ Club
Phone CO
M’arthur
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Props
Buffalo
Newark
N. J
Knowlton Danderine CO
Ill
Hner
Cable Company
Wisconsin Music Co
W. R. Casey
Fifth St
Odin J. Oyen
la Crosse, Wi
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