City News Refused Requisition in Three Burglar Suspects
Three men arrested at Huron and linked to the Choate State burglary at Winona last spring were released after requisition papers were refused. Sheriff Parr and County Attorney Simpson sought a state attorney general order but were denied. Evidence was deemed too weak for a conviction and the suspects gained their freedom. New boarding school plans in Lynden Wisconsin were unveiled by architects Schick and Roth for St. Mary's Catholic congregation, a two story brick building costing about six thousand dollars. Mrs. Lemoseth requested the discharge of Anna Cibulha who faced charges of stealing her ring. county court granted the discharge at the morning session.
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Huron
Choate
Winona
Parr
Simpson
St. Paul
Schick & Roth
Lynden
Wis
St. Mary’s
Lemoseth
Anna Cibulha
No man Would Marry a Smarter Woman
A witty note asserts men resist marrying women they see as smarter than themselves, claiming they believe such a woman does not exist. The remark exposes gendered stereotypes about intellect and marriage.
Big Gun Practice Opens at Camp Esch Near Sparta
At Camp Esch near Sparta Wisconsin the Second battalion Fourth Field artillery Mountain Division under Major T Bentley Mott conducts sub calibre target practice and prepares for big gun work. Batteries EB and F train with crews and officers, while Michigan Battery A from Lansing arrives for extended drills.
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Sparta
Wis
Fourth Field Artillery
Camp Esch
T. Bentley Mott
W. McK. Lambdin
Albert S. Fuger
Ballard Lyerly
Charles M. Bunter
Dennis H. Currie
William N. Michel
Michel
O. F. Henning
Medical Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
J. Willgans
Michigan Battery A
Field Artillery
National Guard
Lansing
Mich
Local Social Notes Include Visits Leases and Travel
Kittie Madden spent Monday and Tuesday in Milwaukee. Miss Cora Wilson hosted a five o'clock Monday evening for Mrs. Will Elsing of Chicago. Myrtle Hoffman returned Tuesday from relatives in Anti go and Tomahawk. Mr. Melcreh leased the Wonderland Theater to Dud Cheney and Harry Kirtzman with plans to open around October 1. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hogue left Tuesday for a three week visit with daughter Mrs. H. H. Philips at Harvey N. D. Loren Austin left Tuesday for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Madden
Milwaukee
Cora Wilson
Will Elsing
Chicago
Myrtle Hoffman
Antigo
Tomahawk
Melcreh
Wonderland Theater
Dud Cheney
Harry Kirtzman
Wm. Hogue
Harvey N. D
Loren Austin
Personal notes and visits fill La Crosse society page
Henry Grove visits Milwaukee on business. Louise Hirshheimer and Nellie Tillotsen head to Duluth Mandan for visits. Doerflinger's Dollar Day features dainty white lawn shirt waists. District Attorney Otto Bosshard in Bangor. Broad mix of locals (Gund, Salzer, Powell, Kovarik, Brown, Kovich, Rappe) visit, travel, or host in La Crosse with minor health notes and lodge news.
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FORD
Henry Grove
Milwaukee
Louis Hirshheimer
Duluth
Doerflinger’s
Nellie Tillotsen
Mandan
N. D
J. B. Funke
Minneapolis
John Gund, Jr
Lexington
John Salzer
Waukon
George Powell
Claude Thomas
W. W. Collins
la Crosse Hospital
J. A. Reese
Thomas
Rice Lake
Gateway City
Joseph Meyer
Ole Olson
Round Lake
W. R. Bormann
la Crosse
Weather Bureau
Otto Bosshard
Bangor
T. L. Brown
Vernon County
Anton Kovarik
Wasta
S. D
Wenzel Korn
Thomas Setha
C. R. Schermerhorn
William C. Marquardt
Chicago
Peter Nelson
Brownsville
Dc. A. Griffin
St. Paul
Cora Rappe
Spring Grove
W. D. Case
M. Asbjorenson
Viroqua
William Moos
Ashland
Charles Shewartz
John P. Linton
K. of P
Escaped man Huf deemed sane after jail incident
Joe Huf, who appeared at the city jail seeking a bridge pass and caused concern with odd conduct, was found sane by Drs. Egan and Powell. He will be sent to Mendota hospital for treatment. Huf, 27, from Bohemia, arrived in Chicago, moved to Waseca, Minnesota, and earlier escaped from Rochester state hospital.
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Joe Huf
G. J. Egan
George E. Powell
Mendota Hospital
Bohemia
Chicago
Waseca, Minn
Rochester State Hospital
Trial This Afternoon in Refuse Dumping Case
The health department of the city sues drayman Charles Nack for dumping refuse on the corner of Eleventh and Grove. The case will be heard in the police court this afternoon.
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Health Department of
Charles Nack
Eleventh and
Grove
Maiden Aunt Foils Burglary In Silent Vigil
A reader recalls a photo of a maiden aunt who frightened away a burglar, with Mr. Winkler noting the portrait while inspecting it. The exchange hints at a past winter mention and the aunt’s alert actions.
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Miss Rattle
Mr. Winkler
Local social notes and visits across the region
Beach North Dakota where he will clerk in the new Westby store. Mrs. Charles McFadden of Tomah visits Mrs. John Jones. Frank Newton traveled to La Crosse on business. Mrs. C H Hutson and daughter Thirza visit Bismarck North Dakota. Mrs. E S Gray returns from Portage with Rev. and Mrs. G W Case. T A Knouten and wife of Milwaukee guest at Hotel Lewis. Mrs. L N Shephard and children return to Elvene Oklahoma after months in the city.
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Portage
T. A. Knouten
Milwaukee
Lewis
L. N. Shephard
Elvene
Okla
G. B. Smith
Taft Causes His Managers Worry In Campaign Finance Rows
In New York Republicans fear fund shortages while Democrats claim wide donations from breweries distillers and gambling interests. Taft surprises with a bank deposit guarantee letter prompting reallocation of party literary work and renewed organization efforts in states including Indiana and others in the Midwest.
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J. C. Welliver
New York
Metropolitan Building
Hoffman House
Bryan
Hitchcock
Congressional Committee
Jim Sherman
Mr. Taft
W. R. Stubbs
Taft
Kansas
Republican Party
Indiana Organization Strength Promises Taft Victory
Republican managers compare Indiana to New York City in efficiency and predict Taft winning by 30,000 to 50,000. They note a thorough poll program, deep knowledge of Indiana, and evolving support across the middle western states, with Ohio and Iowa under close watch.
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Taft
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowa
New York
Bryan
New York City
Mr. Taft
Indianapolis
Allison
Middle West
Reception for Pastor D C Jones at First Presbyterian
Friday evening the ladies of the First Presbyterian church host a reception for their new pastor and wife Rev and Mrs D C Jones in the church parlors.
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the First Presbyterian Church
D. C. Jones
Birthday Bridge Party Honors Mrs Pamperin
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Paul Pamperin hosted a small bridge party for her birthday. After the game a dinner was served and Mrs. R. J. Russell won the prize. Attending were Mesdames John Bayer Calvin Baker Louis Pamperin Max Platz Russell Andrew Boyd Charles Noble and Misses Alletta Rose and Anna Pamperin.
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Paul Pamperin
Bridge
R. J. Russell
Mesdames
John Bayer
Calvin Baker
Louis Pamperin
Max Platz
Russell
Andrew Boyd
Charles Noble
Alleta Rose
Anna Pamperin
Mrs Fanny Hudson Hosts Bridge Evening Winners Named
Mrs Fanny Hudson entertained two tables of bridge last evening with Mrs Morse taking the prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs A A Morse, Mr and Mrs W F Wolfe, Mrs Kimber, Mrs C N Moller and Mr Roe.
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Fanny Hudson
Bridge
Morse
A. A. Morse
W. F. Wolfe
Kimber
C. N. Moller
Roe
Reception for Irish Pastor to Leave for Ashland District
Tomorrow evening Rev J W Irish and wife will be honored with a farewell reception at the King Street M E church. The Sunday school class plans a social in the church parlors as friends gather to bid farewell to the pastor who will become district superintendent in Ashland.
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J. W. Irish
King Street M.E
Ashland
Irish
Social Briefs Include Visits Across Cities
Miss Hogan Miss Lucy Hogan and Mrs Bray travel to Clark county to stay a week with Mrs Theodore Withee. Miss Anderson departs Fond du Lac Friday after visiting Mrs W F Wolfe. Mr and Mrs E J Evans and Mrs Molitor visit Chicago. Mrs E R Burke and daughter Helen visit Reedsburg and Galesburg. Mr N Haskell Withee of Minneapolis visits Mrs Louise Withee. Mrs Ed Burroughs goes to Oconomowoc.
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Miss Hogan
Lucy Hogan
Bray
Clark County
Theodore Withee
Anderson
W. F. Wolfe
Fond du Lac
E. J. Evans
Molitor
Chicago
E. R. Burke
Helen
Reedsburg
Galesburg
N. Haskell Withee
Minnepolis
Louise Withee
Ed. Burroughs
Oconomowoc
Quarreling in Every Town Warns Against Overreaction
The saying notes quarreling is common and rarely serious unless provoked. It cautions readers not to inflate minor disputes and to avoid escalating everyday quarrels.
Ladies' Watches and Jewelry at 429 Main St
Small size hunting case ladies' watch with 20 year gold movement priced at 14 dollars. Plain or fancy dial with gold hands. Watch kept in perfect order for five years free of charge. W T Irvine advertises at 429 Main St offering diamonds silverware and cut glass.
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W. T. Irvine
Main St
Irvine Gents
Irvine
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California
Michigan
John C. Burns
Quart Bricks Ice Cream & Butter Company
Niebner
Neiuhr
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
City News
Pryor
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Huf
Michel Bre
Elfenbrau
Elf Enr Rad
C. & J. Michel Brewing Co
Nya
LA Crosse Floral CO
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