Hayrack party winds through town with music and games
A Saturday evening hayrack party for a crowd of young people ended at Charles Nieshome’s home where refreshments were served. Miss Cora Seiler and Jessie Rayen played selections on the piano as attendees enjoyed games and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nieshome
Cora Seiler
Jessie Rayen
Anna Koller
Elsie Wittenberg
Anna Vargin
Mary Kranz
Martha Pervoisky
Francis Vargin
Lena Siebert
John Poehling
Sever Everson
John Burke
Joe Siebert
John Young
Charley Nieshome
Gust Lord
Wisconsin American Motor League forms state boards
An active campaign in La Crosse and western Wisconsin organizes the American Motor League with E O Edwards as representative. Prominent automobilists are named as first board members from Beloit Berlin Chippewa Falls and more. The league aims to improve laws roads and treatment of motorists while avoiding road racing. Wisconsin will send ten delegates to the first national assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
E. O. Edwards
American Motor League
la Crosse
Vicinity
League
National Assembly
Grape-Nuts Promoted as Brain and Nerve Food
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a true brain and nerve food made from whole wheat and barley. It claims it delivers vitality that nourishes and rebuilds the brain and nerve centers and links its benefits to the book The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Hold Postal Clerk for Order Loss in Freeport
Scoby Charity an Illinois Central baggageman was arrested in Freeport on theft charges after a Postal Inspector said a registered money package worth about 3000 dollars disappeared en route from Madison to near Dodgeville. Charity claims the bag room theft occurred after the package was handed to a railway clerk for delivery. He is under 3000 dollar bond awaiting a preliminary hearing on October 29 in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoby Charity
Illinois Central
Freeport
E. E. Fraser
Madison
Wis
Dodgeville
Charity
Pleasant La Crosse Street gathering for Mr Arthur Thompson
Friends surprised Arthur Thompson at his La Crosse street home Saturday evening. The event featured music and games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Miss Florence Redfuss Edith Thompson Mabelle Gilbertson Stella Thompson Jeanette Moe Lillian Homer Hazel Robertson Emma Adams and Messrs Otis Vechem Henry Gijefle Simon Johnson Paul Smevoy Herbert Homer Fred Gentz Arthur Lin stad and Arthur Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
la Crosse Street
Florence Redfuss
Edith Thompson
Mabelle Gilbertson
Stella Thompson
Jeanette Moe
Lillian Homer
Hazel Robertson
Emma Adams
Otis Vechem
Henry Gijefle
Simon Johnson
Paul Smevoy
Herbert Homer
Fred Gentz
Arthur Linstad
Philip Homer
Entertain Ladies by Local Norwegian Church Group
Mesdames O Laurgaard and A Stellum will entertain the ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran church at West avenue and Division streets tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames O. Laurgaard
A. Stellum
Norwegian Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Division Streets
Epworth League to Host W B U Students Reception
The Epworth league will give a special reception to the students of the W B U Thursday evening in the parlors of the M E church. Invites extend to all young people and students. A pleasant program and refreshments will be provided as a Halloween party. The social was moved from Friday to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Rummage Sale Planned by St Pauls Universalist Church Ladies
The ladies of St Pauls Universalist church prepare for a rummage sale opening tomorrow on Fourth Street in the former Christ church building last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Fourth Street
Ladies of Christ Church
Social eve honors Misses Ruederbusch and Webber
Yesterday afternoon Miss Freda Michel hosted a five tables of five hundred event. Prizes went to Emma Gund and Miss Ruederbusch. Attendees included Mesdames Bunke Funke Gund Platz Sarles Glasser Evans Langenbach Wolfe Tscharner Bayer MclIntosh the Ruederbusch Webber sisters Candrian Funk Doerflinger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Michel
Ruederbusch
Webber
Emma Gund
Miss Ruederbusch
Mesdames J. B. Bunke
F. Funke
Henry Gund
Max Platz
Jessie Sarles
Glasser
Minneapolis
E. J. Evans
Alfred Langenbach
W. F. Wolfe
W. B. Tscharner
John Bayer
A. L. MclIntosh
Social Evening At Five Hundred Honors Local Teens
Mr and Mrs John Bayer hosted a five hundred party with a Dutch luncheon last evening. Guests of honor were Miss Ruedrebusch and Miss Webber. Prizes went to Miss Freda Michel and Mr Carl Noelke. Attendees included Misses Ruderbusch Webber Alette Rose Jennie Heileman Eleonor Melinda Funk Viola Doerflinger Freda Michel Eva Horner and Messrs Carl Noelke Albert Platz Otto Bosshard John Foley Herman Klein Albert Will Funk Carl Noelke and Carl Michel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bayer
Ruedrebusch
Webber
Freda Michel
Carl Noelke
Ruderbusch
Alletta Rose
Jennie Heileman
Eleanor and
Melinda Funk
Viola Doerflinger
Eva Horner
Messrs
Albert Platz
Otto Bosshard
John Foley
Herman Klein
Albert and
Will Funk
Carl Michel
Mrs Withee and Rose Hambersen Return from Norway
Mrs Louise Withee and Miss Rose Hambersen returned from Norway with Prof Rasmus Rasmussen and will be home soon. They landed in New York Saturday and are spending a few days in the city. Mr and Mrs Jack P Fetter departed for Chicago for several days. Mrs Albert Armstrong and son and Mrs James Bryden left for Greenwood Wisconsin. Miss Ruederbusch and Miss Webber returned today to Mayville.
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Louise Withee
Rose Hambersen
Norway
Rasmus Rasmussen
New York
Metropolis
Jack P. Fetter
Chicago
Albert Armstrong and Son
James Bryden
Levi Withee
Greenwood
Wis
Miss Ruederbusch
Miss Webber
Mayville
T. T. Berg
Caledonia
Minnesota
North American Telegraph Co
Main Street
Harry Palmer
St Peter
Minn
Miller Brewing Company
St. Paul
W. E. Sawyer
Minneapolis
B. J. Dockindorf
Minot
Grand Forks
N. D
St. Leo's Catholic Church
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Robert Bartsenfeld
Adam Weber
John Luehne
Rice Lake
Cc. C. Silbaugh
Viroqua
R. C. Baldwin
Holmen
South Fourth Street
G. Nolby
O. E. Roble
O. Thribnus
Spring Grove
Gateway City Tfr
S. Thompson
Newhouse
E. D. Benneman
Dubuque
la Crosse
T. N. Campert
Beaver Dam
KIRK
Croceres
A. Ruhoff
S. 7Th St
P. E. Peterson
Grand Meadow
Arthur Lindsey
Madison
S. C
Max Kaufman
Portland
Ore
M. W. Chissen
Marshalltown
George J. Bowler
Sparta
J. H. Coon
J. H. Johnson
Fairmont
P. H. Casey
Milwaukee Road
Ernest Horner
Schermerhorn
Los Angeles
Cal
Woodmen Hall
Kreutz
J. Stras
P. N. Meyer
Personal column notes and local engagements
Miss Edith Doud returns from a two week visit with her sister Mrs A C Burkhart of Hawkeye Iowa. Joseph Geifer back from a two week vacation with relatives at Stoddard. Dr George Powell consulting physician accompanies him. Several residents visit friends and conduct business in La Crosse and surrounding towns. Rummage sales announced and local notices update society happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfund
Edith Doud
A. C. Burkhart
Hawkeye
Iowa
Joseph Geifer
Stoddard
George Powell
P. J. Skolsby
Eau Claire
Middle Ridge Boarding School Project Planned
Middle Ridge plans a boarding school with two classrooms and living rooms. Construction, supervised by Rev. E Kreir and contracted to Architects Schick and Roth of La Crosse, will begin after frost with an estimated cost around 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Ridge
E. Kreir
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Schick and Roth
la Crosse
Woodmen Dance Set in Hall With Kreutz Orchestra
City notes report a Modern Woodmen of America ball tonight in their hall with Kreutz's orchestra engaged. Other items cover Mrs. W. W. Jones funeral at Congregational church, J. J. Hogan’s return from Milwaukee fish commission meeting, Frank Koblitz ill with diphtheria, balloon rumor from Winona, and river traffic with the Alert. Parkinson & Dockindorf bid on multiple Wisconsin school projects, including Galesville high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
America
Kreutz
W. W. Jones
Congregational Church
H. Faville
G. R. Montague
John M. Holley
J. H. Lightbody
J. P. Bird
S. Martindale
C. H. Stevens
Hogan
J. J. Hogan
Milwaukee
State Fish Commission
Frank Koblitz
la Crosse Grocery Company
Winebagon Street
la Crosse
Alert
Fortune left to adopted negro in Wisconsin will dispute
In Janesville, Wisconsin, John Costigan died leaving his large estate to his adopted colored son. Fifteen years earlier Costigan had adopted a young black boy. White relatives plan to contest the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville, Wis
John Costigan
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N.S. Bottling Works
Rose ST
Edwards
D. H. Foster
E. Lipman
Harry M. Vale
Beloit
William G. Groffman
Arthur Wilson
Berlin
A. R. Walrath
Chippewa Falls
J. P. Lemfester
Depere
D. R. Moon
C. S. McMillen
Fort Atkinson
G. G. Pomeroy
Yays Mills
Frank W. Taylor
Green Bay
D. K. Jeffris
A. P. Lovejoy
Janesville
Arthur Gardener
Kenosha
F. D. Winkley
George W. Patchen
Manitowoc
R. C. Merryman
Marinette
W. L. Wheeler
Menasha
BE. H. Grannis
W. Jackson
Menomonie
C. F. Kindt
M. C. Moore
George L. Odenbrett
A. F. Soliday
C. W. Howard
Ames C. Kimberly
Neenah
W. E. Bristol
Oakfield
F. S. Hoag
W. A. Pryor
Main St
Cyr
Chrysan
Salter’s
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Marie Kiawes
Columbus
Henry Hoelzer
Pine Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Redfield’ Street
Joan F. Doherty
Ray Lohmiller
Morehead
J. Dagmore
Prairie du Chien
T. S. Sirries
Aurora
Ill
Fred Neff
Muscatfhine
H. Nupson
Preston
A. C. Staley
Dr. Wright
Union
Sontinental
Henry N. Boehm
Middle Ridge Boarding School
Josten Hardware Company
Pearl Street
City News
Parkinson & Dockindorf
Menoqua
Rhinelander
North Crandon
Parkinson
Galesville
Galesville High School
South Third St
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