Franchises Sought For Interurban Line Through Onalaska
The La Crosse Water Power and La Crosse & Winona Traction companies petition Onalaska for fifty year franchise rights to furnish light and power and to operate an interurban through the city toward Winona. The ordinance describes the water power firm and its successors as authorized to maintain operate and supply electric light and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Water Power Company
la Crosse & Winona Traction Compan
Onalaska
Lane
Wisconsin
Pia
Onalaska Wisconsin Enacts Interurban Rail Ordinances
An ordinance authorizes the Lt. Crogse and Winona Traction Company to construct maintain and operate interurban railways in the city of Qualaska Wisconsin and to supply electricity to Onalaska and inhabitants and to persons living in Lie vicinity. The ordinances are now being acted according to law.
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Onalaska
Wisconsin
OnaAlaska
Lt. Crogse and
Winona Traction Company
Qualaska
North Siders Attend Game Headed to Sparta
A large crowd of North Side youths left at noon for Sparta to see La Crosse High School play Sparta. Both teams are fast and a good game is expected. Departures were at eight o'clock this morning.
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North Side
Tociay
Sparta
la Crosse High School
Aaunier
Return From a Party at Dubuque
North Side women return from Dubuque where they attended a party in honor of Mrs. Fox’s birthday. Guests include Mesdames C. Schaffer, Brewer, Pierce, Merrill, Schweigert. A noted saying links charitable giving to future returns as a proverb.
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North Side
Dubuque
Fifth Ward Football Grids Onalaska Today for North Side Title
The Fifth Ward football team, after defeating the Tenth Ward to claim North Side honors, faces Onalaska High School this afternoon near Summit stove works. Fifth Ward, among the section’s fastest squads, seeks another win as Onalaska counters with a speedy offense. Large North Side crowds watch each Saturday, and today’s game promises strong play from both teams.
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Onalaska High School
Summit Stove
Onalaska
North Side
Five New Brakemen Hired Amid Rising Business
On the Burlington road the increase in business has led to the hiring of five new brakemen. Recently four men were promoted to conductors, and yesterday five more brakemen were added to the roster.
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Hurlington Road
Tolinois Pastor to Fill Pulpit Tomorrow in North Presbyterian
The North Presbyterian church pulpit is vacant after the departure of the former pastor AM Turner. Rev. A Randall of Princeville will preach tomorrow both morning and evening, and is the guest of Mr and Mrs Al Poster of 1608 Charlies Street in Tolinois.
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North Presbyterian
AM. Turner
A. Randall
Princeville
Mrs
Charlies Street
Local clerks and travelers noted in city social items
Henry A. Davis left for Madison to visit friends. A. E. Duffy from Galesburg is in town visiting relatives. The Tabernacle Baptist ladies held a second dollar social at 1447 Wood Street with a musical program and refreshments. Frank Paner leaves for Bangor to join Gus Gyesinger's drug store. A Bethel Lutheran social is planned for Oct 22 at 8 PM and parsonage dedication will be offered. George Oelfendler returns from South Dakota for a grandchild’s funeral. Tom Farlan, ex-motorman, becomes a Q switchman. Mrs Smart and sister travel to Antigo to care for a ill mother. Arthur Schultze heads to Winona for business. Mr and Mrs Ole Storey back from Chicago for La Crosse visit. Warren Smith returns to Fargo after visiting relatives here.
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Henry A. Davis
W. L. Partridge
Madison
Wis
A. E. Duffy
Galesburg
A. Chubb
Wood Street
Tabernacle Baptist Church
George Oelfendler
South Dako
Tom Farlan
City Railway Company
Sma
German Lutheran Bazaar Draws People To Avon Street Church Basement
Northern Pacific employee notes young ladies of the German Lutheran church on Avon street hosting a basement bazaar. Rev. A L Woods, once ill at Caledonia street, is recovering. Mrs Blunghett returns from Comne Bluff, Indiana, and Frank Gesler of Bangor plans westward move after selling Bangor Independent stakes. Local boiler maker strike in Dubuque did not materialize. workers remain at posts. Mrs James of Avon street leaves for Milwaukee and Chicago to visit relatives.
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Northern Pacific
Avon Street
A. L. Woods
Caledonia Street
William Blunghett
Comne
Bluffs
Frank P. Gesler
Banger
le Crosse
Gesler
Bangor Independent
Willl
West
Dubuque
Charles James
Milwaukee
Chicago
Yeomen Doings Show Busy Fraternal Week in La Crosse
Mrs Z HR Foster hosted Yeomen ladies at a Wednesday coffee. Mrs GC 8s Melbin to entertain next week. B A regular meeting set for Thursday Oct 24. Tas dies bazaar at Woodman hall Nov 12 13 14 promises largest ever for La Crosse fraternal society. Donations expected daily with booths sales dancing daily and a contest for the most popular Yeomen girl with prize. ballot box in Batchelder's Shoe Store.
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Z. HR. Foster
Adams Street
The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
GC. 8S
Melbin
South Fifth Street
Yeomen
B. A
Woodman Hall
Wis
la Crosse
Navi
Batchelder's Shoe Store
M C A Night School to Open
The M C A night school opens November 1 for the season with plans for strong enrollment. Courses cover arithmetic spelling English writing and speaking American history and geography. Prof Harry Spans principal of the Stadistic school of La Crosse leads the teaching staff with practical certificates accepted by two hundred colleges.
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Agi Jeges
America
Harry Spans
la Crosse
Fleas in No 7 Frustrate California Traveler
A traveler at a small California hotel demands a room change due to fleas, challenging the porter who asks what is wrong. The guest insists the issue is the infestation, halting the stay and causing tension in the stairwell of the lodging.
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California
Hawkins
North Side C E Elects Officers
North Side C E society of the North Presbyterian church held its annual meeting at Miss Pearl Laughlin’s home on Gnarles street. Officers chosen include President Elsie Groesinger, Vice-president Pearl Laughlin, Recording secretary Ethel Harrington, Corresponding secretary Agnes Webster, and Treasurer. A musical program followed the business session, enjoyed by all. Picard Wheeler, a Rose street confectioner, returned from a business trip to Nebraska.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the North Presbyterian Church
Viroqua Churches Schedule and Local Visits 1907
Sunday services are listed for Congregational, United Lutheran, and M E churches with morning and evening sermons, Sunday school, and confirmation at 10 30 a m under Rev Jesse Sares and Rev Gallanderson. Local social visits include Mrs E C Evans, Mrs G F Myre, Mrs Holmerrick, Mrs B M Hunter, Rev and Mrs George Nuzum, and Mr and Mrs P E Nelson visiting Viola.
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Congregational Church
May Martin
Jesse ©. Sares
United Lutheran
United Lutheran Ehurch At 10:30 A. m. Rev. Mr. Gallanderson
Westhy
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Lacrosse Tribune
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Hidder
New Prone
North Side Apvertisias
Asial
ASK Onalaska
Ricur
Winona
North Siders
Many & Man
Empire Theatre
Sambo
Footman
Stanley Park
Burmah
Lady Love
International Tailoring Co
New York
North LA Crosse, Wis
Fifth Ward
Summit
Stove Works
Tolinois
Mill St. .- la Crosse
National Biscuit Company
North Side C. E
Mibs Elsie Groesinger
Presbyterian Society
Viroqua News
Northwest
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