Ladies Bowling Club Picnic at Bob White Cottage
The Ladies' Bowling club of St Joseph's church enjoyed a picnic at Bob White cottage yesterday. They traveled by automobile to the spot for a fine day. Listed participants include Mrs. Noll Keller C B J Miller Keiser Hettinger I Sieger Schilling W Sieger Hackner Pfund Frisch Banat Will Lahure Guilliaume Iida Manninger Clara Kohn Ritter and Mrs. Butsch from town, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's Church
Bob White
Noll
Keller
C. B. J Miller
Keiser
Hettinger
I Sieger
Schilling
W. Sieger
Hackner
Pfund
Frisch
Banat
The
Will Lahure
Guilliaume
Iida Manninger
Clara Kohn
Ritter
Mrs. Butsch
Wis
City News Veterans Leave Encampment at Toledo
Gen B F Bryant Col F land and R E Osborne have won the G A R encampment being let at Toledo this week. The state's real estate assessed value in La Crosse county totals 25 813 141 with personal property at 13 525 137 and a combined 39 338 278 up 4 328 392 from 1907. Peter Cook Jr was fined 3 dollars and 11 18 for assaulting his former employer William Langley a Hamilton farmer. The First Presbyterian Sunday school plans a basket picnic next Saturday at Myrick Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bryant
Col. F.land
R. E. Osborne
Toledo
la Crosse County
Peter Cook, Jr
Brindley
William Langley
Hamilton
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Myrick Park
Announce Anniversaries and Travels From Local Notices
Local people report returns from trips and visits including Miss M. M. Hart purchasing stock in New York for her millinery shop. Edith Anderson of Milwaukee visits Miss Edna Hulberg while Mrs. J. E. Smith and daughter Elnora return from Cashton Westby and Viroqua.
No Radical Changes in Men’s Styles for Coming Season
A La Crosse tailor notes fashion avoids revolutions yet offers a wide variety of artistic overcoats coats and waistcoats. Favoring art via familiar lines, Dame Fashion signals subtle shifts such as lighter shoulder padding braids at edges shorter vests and larger trouser hems while worsteds Cheviots and other fabrics rise in popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Rev James Irish Returns From West Vacation
Rev James Irish pastor of the First M E church recounts a 18 day camping trip through the western government reservation visiting Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Yellowstone and more. He recalls a horse theft chase in Yellowstone park and notes high farm land values in Montrose county Colorado between 1000 and 3900 an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Irish
M. E
Irish
Salt Lake City
Utah
Colorado Springs
Yellowstone Park
West
Wealth as a Cause of Social Ills Cited in Debate
Editorial argues excess money fuels corruption and societal harm. Column cites studies and public figures warning that inequality worsens crime and political influence, urging reforms to curb wealth concentration and stabilize communities.
Mrs. Rose Weigel Dies After Illness at 79
Mrs. Rose Weigel, 503 North 10th street, wife of Wenzel, died last evening from dropsy and heart trouble after months of illness. Born in Germany 79 years ago, she lived in La Crosse nearly 40 years and is survived by her husband and five sons Charles of Viroqua Joseph A William Frank and Louis all of La Crosse. Funeral is planned Friday from the Cathedral where she was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 10Th Street
Rose Weigel
Wenzel
Germany
la Crosse
Charles
Viroqua
Joseph A
William
Frank
Louis Weigel
The truth is regarded as an insult
A terse aphorism notes that many people react to truth as an affront and social friction grows when honesty challenges beliefs. The line underscores a human tendency toward defensive reactions to forthright statements.
Pleasant Society Evening for Miss Ruprecht
Miss Dorothy Ruprecht hosted a small gathering Monday evening with a musical program. Bessie Baldwin sang solo. Lillian Ruprecht and Frieda Schultz played piano. Mae Gibbons recited prose and poetry.Guests included Elsie Baldwin Norma Young Frieda Schultz Charlotte Baldwin Pauline Ruprecht Elsie Schultz Dorothy and Margaret Baldwin Mae Gibbons Lillian and Dorothy Ruprecht and Mrs. Baldwin. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ruprecht and Mrs Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ruprecht
Bessie Baldwin
Lillian Ruprecht
Frieda Schultz
Mae Gibbons
Elsie Baldwin
Norma Young
Charlotte Baldwin
Pauline Ruprecht
Elsie Schultz
Dorothy
Margaret Baldwin
Lillian
Mrs. Baldwin
Mrs. Ruprecht
Young Morrisons and friends visit Burke cottage on river
A Monday afternoon excursion had a party of young folks chaperoned by Mrs. D A McMillan traveling to the Burke cottage by the river. Attending were Misses Margaret Crosby Farnam Scofield Anderson Waters Smith Colman and Messrs Joe Fowler Homer Davis Harold Davis Maurer Savage Burnham Pfiffner and others from Fairmont Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McMillan
Burke Cottage
Margaret Crosby
Margaret Farnam
Helen Scofield
Mary Anderson
Lillian Waters
Gertrude Smith
Anna Colman
Messrs
Joe Fowler
Homer and
Harold Davis
Burt Maurer
Merl Savage
Edward Burnham
Ward Pfiffner
Fairmont
Minn
Launch Ride Leads Misses to Ferndale Afternoon
Monday afternoon Miss Tessa Hickisch hosted a launch ride to Ferndale where guests enjoyed a pleasant time. Attending were a long list of Misses including Agnes Nelson Blanche Holcomb Maud Boyd Edna Valier Gertrude Hulberg Alice Borsen Effie Byrne Maud Young May Aiken Grace Drake Martha Lightbody Margaret Beisel Miriam Harrison Esther Stavrum Helen Jacobson Katherine Hayes Helen Lavake Florence Bechman Frances Hayes Myrtle Hayes Lenora Bechman Lillian Kroner Jule Hackner Kate Hackner Mary Bartl Anna Bechman Irma Candrian and Mesdames Edwartl Carl Kurtenacker Will Hickisch Bertha Pfiffner of Chicago and Bertha Hickisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessa Hickisch
Ferndale
Agnes Nelson
Blanche Holcomb
Maud Boyd
Edna Valier
Gertrude Hulberg
Alice Borresen
Effie Byrne
Maud Young
May Aiken
Grace Drake
Martha Lightbody
Margaret Beisel
Miriam Harrison
Esther Stavrum
Helen Jacobson
Katherine Hayes
Helen Lavake
Florence Bechman
Frances
Myrtle Hayes
Lenora Bechman
Lillian K
Picnic honors for Langdon guests Bergs leave for Dubuque
Monday Miss Gussie Langdon hosted a picnic in honor of Mr. and Mrs. O H Berg who depart for Dubuque Iowa where he becomes chief train dispatcher on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Prizes go to Mr and Mrs Pryor. Tuesday Langdon entertains sister Mrs Thomas Kemp of Wakefield Nebraska and four tables of five hundred are played with Miss Georgie Monson and Miss Anna Ford winning prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Langdon
O. H. Berg
Dubuque, Ia
Berg
Dubuque
Chicago, Milwaukee
Local residents return from travels across Midwest states
Mrs. L. J. Sawyer and Mrs. David Austin came back from Chicago. Miss Harriet Jefferson returns from the east to inspect fall millinery. Mr. and Mrs. James Hodge and Mr. and Mrs. Will Dowling visit Minneapolis with Mrs. Gordon. Mme. Conklin returns from New York. Mrs. Homer Hart and Dorothy join a trip to Minneapolis for the state fair. Mr. C. S. Van Auken attends the Minnesota state fair. Mrs. H. A. Hinkley heads to Trempealeau for a few days with friends. Edna Sorgel returns from Milwaukee. Ruth Bradfield visits Grand Rapids. Casper Newburg returns to La Crosse via Medford after a Wisconsin tour. Nellie and Alice Lamb depart for a three week Northern Michigan trip and two weeks in Chicago.
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Doerflinger’s
4Th and
Main Street
M. M. Hart
New York
FORD
Car of Quality
Edith Anderson
Milwaukee
Edna Hulberg
Florence Shuman
Hokah
J. E. Smith
Winnebago Street
Elnora
Cashton
Westby
Viroqua
Jacob Meyer
Missouri
Lena Quick
Jefferson
Will Powell
Henry Young
Burlington Road
Great Falls
Mont
Young
Frank Schwalbe
Manston
I. O. Besett
Decorah
O. S. Larnes
Spring Grove
Gateway City
Co. L. Baldwin
Sparta
W. Miller
Foerster
T. W. Thompson
New Albin
C. N. Augusta
Dubuque
George Powell
George Bauer
Kilbourne
Nels Thompson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
L. J. Sawyer
David Austin
Chicago
Harriet Jefferson
Park
James Hodge
Will Dowling
Gordon
Mme. Conklin
Homer Hart
Dorothy
Fred Phillips
C. S. van Auken
Minnesota
August Weather Report From Long-Time Observer
Weather Observer E. C. Thompson reports August conditions with a high of 93 on the 2nd and low of 46 on the 3rd. Rainfall totals 0.76 inches for August, 0.97 inches in 24 hours on August 16, and a deficit of 1.76 versus the long term August average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Thompson
High School Football Opens as Attendance Surges
The fall term brings football plans with Captain Tourtellotte calling for players and over thirty candidates showing up. Coach Cooper says practice starts today with non contact drills due to heat. First game is Sept 26 likely the alumni clash, while Eau Claire Thanksgiving fixtures are being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourtellotte
Eau Claire
Shaddock Military Academy
St. John’s Academy
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Berg Promoted to Chief Dispatcher in Dubuque Division
Olaf H. Berg, previously assistant dispatcher of the Dubuque division, is promoted to chief dispatcher with headquarters in Dubuque. He began in Rushford station and has quickly progressed through the ranks as he and his family move to Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf H. Berg
Dubuque
Mr. Berg
Rushford
Governor Fort Demands Sunday Saloons Closed in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City Governor Fort threatens to call a special session and possibly deploy the state national guard to enforce Sunday closing of saloons if local authorities do not comply with state prohibitions. Locals argue enforcement conflicts with local interests and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Governor Fort
Lem
Campbell Residents Seek Special Vote on Liquor License
Campbell residents circulate a petition for a special election on September 22 to raise the liquor license fee from 160 to 350 or 500 dollars. The move aims to reduce disreputable taverns in the township, where eleven saloons currently operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Proper glasses cure eye strain says Irvine optician
Defective eyesight causes headaches nervousness insomnia and loss of appetite. The only cure is proper glasses with no drugs involved. Free eye examinations offered by W T Irvine Graduate Optician at 429 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Irvine
Graduate Optician
Main St
Melrose Sparta Railroad Line Nears Final Approval
The Sparta Melrose railroad project nears completion as all towns except North Trend report the required votes. Promoters expect to secure the remaining six votes within a week, paving the way for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Melrose
Middle of the tale echoed in many voices
A crowd voices the feeling that the discussion seems to start midstream, with many people recalling earlier context and hints of history behind current debates. The sense of incomplete beginnings frames the mood and interpretations across the group.
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John C. Burns
ICE Cream & Butter Company
27Th
Cass Streets
C. E. Schaefer
Mgr
Grandpa
Grandma
Pryor
Mme. B. Soule Shs
Niebner
Neiuhr
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
City News
Rev. Irish
Rogers
Irvine
Society
Trvine’s
la Crosse Pure Food Co
Sparta Band Carnival Association
Eae
Sole la Crosse
S. 2Nd Street
Gntleman
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