Discharged prisoner ill with consumption in Wisconsin court
Sparta Wisconsin report states William Habrel, held since July after resisting officers, was brought to court due to ill health and discharged. The circuit court was dismissed and the calendar continued to October 25 for remaining cases. Verdicts favored defendants in Parks Hoffman land sale suit. Irving Williams v Town of Greenfield found the town not liable for icy road injuries.
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Sparta
Wis
Wm. Habrel
Goodman
Hab- Tel
Higbee
Parks & Hoffman
Ward Williams
Irving A. Williams
Greenfield
Regular E F meeting to hear Orrin Thompson visit
Notice says the regular meeting of the E F will be held Tuesday October 19 with all members urged to attend as State Ron Orrin Thompson will be present.
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E. F
Ron Orrin Thompson
Barrill story a lie says Cook
Springfield Newfoundland Oct 18 H S Rearden a former Chicago line official says Barrill told him of climbing Mount McKinley and prepared to sign an affidavit. Dr Cook denies the Barrill tale calling it paid fabrication and vows to prove his own claim by an expedition with evidence.
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Springfield
H. S. Rearden
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad
Cook
Barrill
Mount McKinley
Rearden
Dr. Cook
Mt. McKinley
Music Pupils Elect Officers At St Josephs Convent
Junior music pupils began study at St Josephs convent on Saturday. Officers chosen include Joeina Ewe as president Margaret Lyons as secretary and Dorothy Schuld as treasurer.
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St. Joseph's Convent
Joeina Ewe
Margaret Lyons
Dorothy Schuld
Personal items and notices from area events and visits
Loretta McGrath returns to Reno after visiting in town. Rev T C Hill preaches in Galesville and Ettrick. Creditors for H V Ross called by bankruptcy referee. Post office addition bids opened in Washington with no local bidders. Various local residents travel, visit, or work in surrounding towns. New road between Onalaska and Midway nearly finished. Fireproof pumping station nearing completion. High school lecture on Italy no debates. Fraternal Reserve to host first big dance Oct 20. Local officials visit state editors and politicians attend meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poehling
T. C. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Galesville
Ettrick
H. V. Ross
Sparta
C. L. Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Gateway City
Onalaska
Louis Krenz
C. C. Looney
Aurora
A. T. Rasmussen
Chicago
Evans
Italy
St. Mary's
George E. Taylor
Seattle
James Vrcehom
Engine House No. 3
Schick and Roth
Wykoff
Minn
William H. Miller
Mary E. Ellis
Earlville
N. Y
George Robert
M. Warren
Linker
Fall Jewelry Sale Highlights at Irvine’s La Crosse Store
Our Fall selections feature hats pins crosses neck chains jet and gun metal chains with semi precious stones imported fans brooches shopping bags and a large range of watches gold jewelry sterling silver and cut glass. Irvine promises the largest stock and prices fully one third lower than any other jewelry store.
Judge Higbee and reporter wrap Monroe county court session
Circuit Judge E. C. Higbee and Court Reporter Alfred Harrison returned from Sparta where they finished the Monroe county court session on Saturday.
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E. C. Higbee
Alfred Harrison
Sparta
Monroe County
Birthday Surprise for Miss Pearl Eddy at Home
Miss Pearl Eddy celebrated with friends at her home last evening for her birthday. Guests included Edith Bartholomew, Stella McGrath, Elizabeth Sweeney, Helen Zenker, Bee Maher, Grace Eddy, Loretta McGrath, Mae Sherwood, Pearl Eddy, Carl Ryplin, C. Morgan, J. A. Stryder, and John Eddy. The group played cinch and enjoyed light refreshments.
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Miss Pearl Eddy
Edith Bartholomew
Stella McGrath
Elizabeth Sweeney
Helen Zenker
Bee Maher
Grace Eddy
Loretta McGrath
Mae Sherwood
Pearl Eddy
Carl Ryplin
Messrs. C. Morgan
J. A. Stryder
John Eddy
Social notes from Stodard and surrounding
Mrs. Fred B. Smith entertains her brother Frank Root and family from Wells and Mrs. Carrie Campbell of St. Paul. Mrs. Clarence Sorensen travels to Aberdeen to join her husband. Mrs. Harry Dean heads to Chicago to unite with her husband. Clarence Dickson of Indianapolis visits his mother. Mrs. Mary Ellis of Earlville visits Mrs. George Ripert and Mrs. M. Warren. St Mary’s ladies hold the second sociable at Nicholson and Scott’s hall.
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Fred B. Smith
the Stoddard
Frank Root
Wels
Carrie Campbell
St. Paul
Clarence Sorensen
Fast Mail
Aberdeen
S. D
Harry Dean
Chicago
Clarence Dickson
Indianapolis
L. B. Dickson
Mary Ellis
Earlville
N. Y
Perkins and Hough Host Delightful Saturday Coffee
Mrs E G Perkins and Mrs P H Hough gave a charming afternoon coffee at Mrs Perkins home. With over sixty of eighty five invitations accepted guests gathered at large dining room tables and smaller parlor and library tables. Among out of town attendees were Mrs A S Willoughby of Minneapolis and Mrs J H Foster of Minneapolis. assisting ladies included Mesdames Moss Sutter Servis Donaldson MacMillan Gotterdam Boyd Jorris and Miss Alice Wheeler. Tomorrow Mrs Hough and Mrs Perkins will host a five o clock tea.
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Mesdames Perkins
Hough
E. G. Perkins
P. H. Hough
Perkins
A. S. Willoughby
Minneapolis
J. H. Foster
Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Mesdames
W. H. Moss
F. C. Sutter
Fred Servis
B. M. Donaldson
D. G. MacMillan
E. A. Gotterdam
Andrew Boyd
A. A. Jorris
Alice Wheeler
Mrs. Perkins
Mrs Louise Withee Hosts Neighborly Dinner
Mrs Louise Withee entertained about thirty neighbors and friends at a Saturday evening dinner.
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Mrs. Withee
Louise Withee
Wealthy La Crosse lumber and grain magnate dies
W. W. Cargill, born December 15 1844 on Long Island, built a vast La Crosse business empire. He founded the Cargill grain firm, promoted utilities, railways, and lumber ventures in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Ark., and La Crosse, and held leadership roles in several firms and banks.
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la Crosse
Northwest
Long Island
W. D. Cargill
Janesville
Wis
S. Y. Hyde
Hyde-Cargill Company
Cargill and van
W. W. Cargill Company
Minnesota
Dakotas
Minneapolis
Duluth
Cargill
Cargill Coal Company
la Crosse & Southeastern Railway
Kewaukee
Green Bay
Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company
Pine Bluff
Ark
Sawyer and Austin
National Bank of
Pioneer La Crosse merchant reshaped town and rails
The article honors a prominent La Crosse business leader, detailing his loan judgment and support for ventures that strengthened the Lumber trades. It highlights his Pine Bluff property success, the La Crosse and Southeastern railway rescue, and the rail line’s impact on shoppers and freight. It notes his charitable works including the Cargill Memorial Church, support for Albert Lea College, and a major gift to the local Y M C A.
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Pine Bluff
Cargill
A Through Railway Company
la Crosse
Janesville
Mineral Point Bank Checks Are Paid
In Mineral Point Wisconsin on October 18 John W. Schofield the bank receiver said no statement could yet be given on the First National bank condition. The Iowa County bank has stepped in to provide credit and is paying all protested checks and drafts issued on the defunct bank as presented by the makers.
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Mineral Point
Wis
First National Bank
John W. Schofield
Iowa County Bank
Cities woo Hackner factory amid sidetrack dispute
Four cities have invited the Hackner factory to relocate, including New York, as La Crosse faces the prospect of losing the plant over the Green Bay sidetrack controversy. Pittsburg is also among the bidders.
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Hackner
la Crosse
Green Bay
New York City
Pittsburg
Factory Buyout Letters Echo Hackner Trouble
Correspondents express readiness to aid in purchasing the factory, offering valuable inducements as they acknowledge Mr. Hackner’s difficulties and emphasize the factory’s importance.
Power outage briefly darkens city during repair
An open circuit at the power house cut electric light service to all patrons on the alternating circuit. The shut down occurred at 7:55 pm, leaving the city in darkness for twelve minutes while repairs were made. Theaters and most city churches on direct current were not affected.
Clarence Winter Funeral Service Report
The funeral for Clarence Winter was held yesterday at 2 30 PM at the First Baptist church with Rev J E Ayscue officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Winter
First Baptist Church
J. E. Ayscue
Oak Grove Cemetery
And Just as Good as Ever
An old physician of the last generation was noted for his brusque manner and old fashioned methods. A mother brought her baby to him for a slight ailment he treated with castor oil. The mother objected that castor oil is old fashioned. The doctor replied babies are old fashioned things. Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Land of Rest for Camping in Forest Primeval
Verse notes a land of rest for camping with deer in the forest and trout leaping in rushing brooklets. It praises nature’s call and ends with a reference to railroad booklets from the Boston Herald.
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Boston Herald
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Elberta Peaches
Bartlett Pears
John C. Burns
CE CREAM =& BUTTER COMPANY
Nebuer
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
la Crosse, Wis
Hoeschler
Hoeschler Bros
Stuesss
Morris & Hartwell
Women's New Garment Store
REIMAN @ TORDT
Main St
Wia
W. A. Edwards
D. S. McArthur
Pearl Street
Ver Paulsen Shoe Store
General Contractors
N. Third Street
Frank Tillman
South Seventh St
Shoe Shining Parlor
Main Street
John Hadreas
Barril
Reno
T. J. Keegan
la Crescent
J. J. Poehling
R. Anderson
Viroqua
Lutheran Sunday Schools Convention
John J. Esch
Eau Claire
Merrillan
Sam Shipper
la Crosse Tribune
W. T. Irvine
Main St. la Crosse
William H. Taft
United States
First Presbyterian Church
D. C. Jones
Bijou Theatre
Grey and Peters
Burke and Farlow
Kelley
Bob
Ivan Anderson
Kreutz
Clarence
Majestic Theatre
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