Fall Festival at North Side Church
Trinity church hosts an autumn festival organized by committee members E Knudsen A Olson E Stendahl K G Wingstad O Lemmingson Laura Severans Maria Olson Ingrid Sovde Annie Iverson J Bergh About 200 tickets sold and a St Peter's church delegation from Houston Minn expected The event runs Friday afternoon and evening with regular suppers served in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Mesdames E. Knudsen
A. Olson
E. Stendahl
K. G. Wingstad
O. Lemmingson
Laura Severans
Maria Olson
Ingrid Sovde
Annie Iverson
J. Bergh
St. Peter's Church
Houston, Minn
Repair Tracks Expanded Near Depot by Peter Fishbach
A crew led by Peter Fishbach installs three new side tracks west of the depot, doubling repair tracks to six to improve handling of bad order cars. The extension of the roundhouse is advancing rapidly with six concrete stalls and much of the wall completed, reducing Mill street blockages during switching.
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Peter Fishbach
Mill Street
Little Girl Struck by Team Near School
Irma Linn, daughter of George W. Linn of 1601 Kane Street, was hit by a team during recess near the Tenth Ward School. Her head suffered a bad cut and her hip was bruised. she was returned home for medical care.
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Irma Linn
George W. Linn
Kane Street
Tenth Ward
Andrew Ashla
George Street
Miss Linn
Milwaukees new Lake City freight depot rising fast
The superstructure of the Milwaukee and St. Paul freight depot at Lake City is now up and workers push toward completion to match the favorable weather.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Lake City
Obituary Reflections On True Character And Conversation
A thoughtful reflection on how obituaries reveal true character and how casual chat can mask value. The piece considers the understated wisdom found in memorial notices and the importance of meaningful connections.
Fingers Amputation After Tie Sawing Accident
Mr. Jake Lambert of 820 Charles street suffered a severe hand injury while working with a crew near the Grand Crossing shops. A tie slipped as he held it and his left hand was drawn into a revolving saw, resulting in the amputation of two fingers. Dr. Suitor amputated the two fingers and dressed the wound. Lambert reported the hand hurts but is not excessively painful.
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Jake Lambert
Charles Street
Grand Crossing
Mr. Lambert
Suitor
Local residents share news of travels and health
Mrs. Clara Hansen returns home from visits on the north side. Carl Gowlich plans an extended Canada trip for hunting and sports. Edward Coughlin is able to resume duties at the C. B. & Q. turntable after illness. Clanrud Severson visits George street sister before registering for a Rosebud agency claim. H Ryan returns from the north but reports family illness. Button returns from Victory visit. German Lutheran church ladies host a bazaar Thursday with supper. Norman Harrington leaves for Seattle after resigning as Grand Crossing switchman. Mrs. J Mailer of 1601 George St returns from Guthrie Wyo visit where her son Robert fell ill but has improved. Ross Miller returns from Prairie du Chien sanitarium greatly improved after two weeks. Caledonia M E Woman's Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. Grams on Wood Street. Mrs. Charles Widrick entertains friends with sister visiting from New York. Mr. Corrigan improving at home from blood poisoning. Caledonia Street M E Woman's Missionary Club meets at Mrs. De Sautelle on Avon Street. Mrs. Martin of Eau Claire visiting Mrs. Swarthout. Mrs. Soden of Sumner Street returns home after a week at Lutheran hospital. La Crosse river bridge truss work and other repairs are under way.
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Clara Hansen
Westby
North Side
Carl Gowlich
Canada
Edward Coughlin
Wood Street
Clanrud Severson
North Bend
Edward Hansen
George Street
Rosebud
H. Ryan
Ryan
Button
Victory
Norman Harrington
Grand Crossing
Seattle
Wash
Great Northern Railroad
J. Mailer
George Stret
Guthrie
Wyo
Robert
Ross Miller
Avon Street
Prairie du Chien
Caledonia M. E
W. Grams
Charles Widrick
New York
C. Corrigan
Woman's Missionary Club
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church
de Sautelle
Martin
Eau Claire
Swarthout
Soden
Sumner Street
Lutheran Hospital
Civil War Vet Timothy Lewis Dies at 92 Division St Home
Timothy Lewis a La Crosse pioneer and Civil War veteran died yesterday after a monthlong illness. He was born in Schoharie County New York on March 12 1831 and served in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry from 1863 to the war’s end. Survived by a widow and three children George W. Lewis Dr Katherine Parrish and Dr May Lewis. funeral held Friday at 2 30 pm under William McKinley Post G A R with Rev Henry Faville officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery Miller Brothers in charge.
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Timothy Lewis
la Crosse
Division Street
Fourth
Main Streets
Schoharie County
New York
Miranda Newcomb
Montrose
Onalaska
25Th
Wisconsin Infantry
Jerry Rusk
Resaca
Atlanta
Main
George W. Lewis
Seattle
Wash
Katherine Parrish
Bellingham
May Lewis
William McKinley
Henry Faville
Oak Grove
Miller Brothers
Round Robin Hope's Carn Sue Ask to Marry
A playful quip from Woman's Home Companion on how a man should approach marriage proposals. The piece imagines a man stuck on a gal and suggests he ask the woman for her answer, framed as humorous dating advice.
Wholly Cured in Eight Months by Cuticura
An 55 year old man describes severe eczema and boils over years, suffering intense pain until using Cuticura remedies for eight months. He credits improved skin and health, endorses the products, and notes a local recommender. Endorsers back the testimonial as truthful.
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Nelson R. Burnett
Burnett
Hale Bordwell
Cedar Corners
Tipton
Bordwell
Tipton, Ia
Christmas Tree Famine Possible in Lake City Area
A report from the upper Midwest warns of a coming Christmas tree shortage due to forest fires in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. Second growth pine and spruce will be scarce pushing demand toward tamarack swamps and southern sources. Chicago and other cities may face reduced evergreen supplies as dealers weigh substitutes and continued fire damage.
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Mnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
la Crosse
Ton
Proctor
Duluth
Iron Range
Alway
Isanti
Chicago
O&f Northwestern Forests
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Frank Kohn
LA Crosse Tribune
Rose ST
R. P. Stanton
Schweigert
A. North Side
North Side Church
Rush New Depot
Wall Paper Headquarters
Wall Paper CO
Clinton Street
Dr. Suitor
North Side Briefs
la Crosse River
Grand Army
Hope
Potter Drug & Chem. Corn
Boston
Mass
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Claib
BSL
C. & J. Michel Brewing Company
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London
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