Viroqua Nuptials of Laura Ellefson and Rev Stephen Brun
Miss Laura Ellefson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Ellefson of Viroqua and Rev Stephen Brun of Lake Mills Iowa were married at the Norwegian United Lutheran church with about 200 guests attending a dinner at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Handley Canada where Brun will lead a new unit ed Lutheran church after graduation from St Olaf and Minneapolis seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Laura Ellefson
Chris Ellefson
Stephen Brun
Lake Mills
Iowa
Norwegian United Lutheran Church
M. Gullrandson
Westby
N. C. Brun
Hannah Espeseth
Hinderle
Ellefson
Our High School
St. Olaf College
Lutheran Deaconess’ Hospital of
Chicago
Brun
Minneapolis
Handley
Canada
United Lutheran Church
Irvine Roger Silver Plated Ware Chest Offer
Complete chest of silverware sold for 6.50 with 6 knives 6 forks 6 serving spoons 6 tea spoons a butter knife and a sugar spoon in a leatherette chest. Regularly 10 to 12 dollars. Diamonds W Jewelry at Main St.
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Roger
W. T
Main ST
Community Notices and Visits Personals
The list includes Mr and Mrs Roalquam of Coon Valley Rev and Mrs Gulbrandson of Westby Rev Hinderlife of Minneapolis and Rev N C Brun of Lake Mills Ia. Thomas Hebbard of Ladysmith is visiting friends in the city. Mrs Hawkins of Chicago is a guest of her sister Mrs N Solver son in this city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roalquam
Coon Valley
Gulbrandson
Westby
Hinderlife
Minneapolis
N. C. Brun
Lake Mills
Thomas Hebbard
Ladysmith
Hawkins
Chicago
N. Solverson
Woman Passing Worthless Checks Baffles Winona Merchants
Police chase a young woman likened to Cassie Chadwick after she passed counterfeit style checks on William H Farworth at Northwestern National, cashing small sums from $12 to $18. She claimed to be a student at the normal and said the checks were given by her father. No victims confirmed in La Crosse as yet. suspects fled town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Cassie Chadwick
Winona
Gibson
Northwestern National Bank
Peraps
Aimee Sickle Lloyd
Kate Farnworth
William H. Farworth
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis
Normal
Prescription Drug Store Promises Honest Service and Wide Stock
The proprietor, CHAS BEYSCHLAG, a druggist at 503 Main St, emphasizes precise compounding of all prescriptions. He argues continuous prescription filling keeps stock fresh and varied, ensuring safe, reliable service and popular prices due to experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Beyschlag
Main St
Car of Quality and Local Updates Highlight City News
C. Bangsberg visited his son A C Bangsberg and left for Virroqua. Foley's Kidney Cure urged for kidney troubles and Bright's disease prevention. O T Erhart and Mrs White with baby from Milwaukee visit A Ames. Dr George Powell noted as consulting physician. Andrew Gilbertson returns from Dakota trip. Carl Swenson in town for J B Shuman funeral. Laura and Clara Rose back from Coon Valley. Best man Frederick Johnson and Gertrude Senosky wed in Arcadia with Carl Riechman of Winona. Various locals visit, transact business, or travel. Illinois Central agent W J Bowes stops by.
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Baby
Milwaukee
A. Ames
South Seventh Street
D. D. Goodrich
George Powell
Andrew Gilbertson
Dakota
C. N. Neprud
Coon Valley
Carl Swenson
Grand Forks
N. D
J. B. Shuman
Hack
Gateway City
Laura
Clara Rose
Frederick Johnson
la Crosse
Gertrude Senosky
Arcadia
Carl Riechman
Winona
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Henry Sellman
Mabel
Gale College Hires Miss Florence Andrews as Music Teacher
Gale College announces the appointment of Florence Ethel Andrews of Chicago as music teacher starting at month end. Andrews, a graduate of the American Conservatory of Chicago, holds diplomas in voice piano theory history of music choral singing languages and public singing with years of teaching and extensive vocal performance experience. William F. Bentley of Knox College Conservatory praises her vocal quality range diction and public performance potential.
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Gale College
Galesville
Gimmestad
Florence Ethel Andrews
Chicago
Andrews
American Conservatory of Chicago
Knox College
Northwestern University School of Music
William F. Bently
Knox College Conservatory
Florence
Ethel Andrews
Suit Against Mundstock For Alleged Beatings Initiated
Sol Burdick sues Adolf Hubert over injuries from beatings by C A Mundstock a farmer living south of the city. At a county court hearing the boy testified of severe beating with a pitchfork jab to the thigh and a broken hand from a heavy club blow. Mundstock claimed self defense as the boy’s brains got hot. The orphan had been placed with Burdick after being taken from an orphanage.
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C. A. Mundstock
Sol Burdick
Adolf Hubert
Mundstock
The Loafers on Hunt for Work Echoed by The Sportsman
The Sportsman remarks that the right sort of man can hunt daily without caring about the outcome. The Catholic Standard and Times recalls several wrong sorts who feel the same, but their target is clear: they are hunting for work.
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Standard and Times
S. S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
City News Bill Erwin Dead in Miami
Prominent Minnesota criminal lawyer Bill Erwin died in Miami Florida on Sunday. He rose to fame defending numerous murder cases and was involved in the famed Harry Hayward trial in Minneapolis. He had a long record as a defense attorney in the northwest.
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Bill” Erwin
Minnesota
Miami
Fla
Erwin
Harry Hayward
Catherine Ging
Minneapolis
Tall Pine
Northwest
Badger Council
Fraternal Reserve Association
George Slamdkowitzh
Hatfield Dam
Slamdkowitzh
Theo. Faville
Theodore Faville
Henry Faville
Faville
Constantinople
The Jungle Quick Lunch Cartoon Caption
A Harper’s Weekly caption depicts a waiter with a peanut on the half shell and a heap of hay, labeled No. 3. A rabbit character responds with a request about ordering one grain of rice, invoking a whimsical, satirical tone common to the periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Miss Streicher Weds Frederick Kircheis in Quiet Parsonage Rite
Miss Marie Streicher daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephan Streicher 231 Cameron avenue married Frederick Kircheis son of Col J Kircheis Tuesday afternoon at 3 in Rev G Sluyters parsonage. Attendants were Miss Mathilda Streicher and Julius Kircheis. Bride wore French lawn trimmed with vallace and carried brides roses. Bridesmaid wore pink silk molle with pink roses. Traveling costume tan with matching hat. Decor included white and pink chrysanthemums and smilax. A wedding dinner followed and the couple departed for the Twin Cities aboard the Milwaukee. They will set up housekeeping at 1302 Redfield street. gifts were numerous. Out of town guests included Mrs E Kircheis and son of Billings Montana and Mr and Mrs Ed Bannwartt of Hokan Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Streicher
Stephan Streicher
Cameron Avenue
Frederick Kircheis
Col
J. Kircheis
Miss Streicher
Leland Couple Announce Engagement of Stella Almira
Mr and Mrs O M Leland announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Stella Almira to Ingwald Arthur Dunham of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Leland
West Avenue South
Stella Almira
Ingwald Arthur Dunham
Johnsons announce marriage of Emma Evelyn to John William McKey
Mr and Mrs C A Johnson of 712 South Ninth street announce the marriage of their daughter Emma Evelyn to John William McKey of Chicago.
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C. A. Johnson
South Ninth Street
Emma Evelyn
John William McKey
Chicago
Bridge Tea Returns Rich Prizes At Local Card Party
Yesterday afternoon Mrs A F Reitzel and Mrs W A Powell hosted a two session card event with ten tables of bridge. Prizes went to Mrs W H Tarbox Mrs A L Mc Intosh and Mrs Wilbert Irwin. Guests of honor were Mrs Fred Powers of Chicago and Mrs Fred Rogers of Pocatello Idaho. Assisting ladies were Mesdames A B Smith Fred Smith E A Gleason E H Derr L A Nelson and Miss Esther Kratchwil. In a separate gathering Mrs Louise Withee hosted five hundred.
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A. F. Reitzel
W. A. Powell
W. H. Tarbox
A. L. McIntosh
Wilbert Irwin
Fred Powers
Chicago
Fred Rogers
Pocatello
Idaho
Mesdames A. B. Smith
Fred Smith
E. A. Gleason
E. H. Derr
L. A. Nelson
Esther Kratchwil
Louise Withee
Higbee Hosts Birthday Dinner For Guest of Honor Pettingills
Mr and Mrs E C Higbee hosted a small dinner in honor of the host birthday. Mr and Mrs J L Pettingill entertained at a family dinner. The guests of honor were Mr and Mrs George Pettingill of Iron River. The Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian church was entertained this afternoon by Mrs A C Millington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Higbee
J. L. Pettingill
George Pettingill
Iron River
Ladies’ Society
First Presbyterian Church
A. C. Millington
Quiet wedding at Schmidt home ties two families
The ceremony united Miss Emily Schmidt and Mr. Fred Master at 1611 Badger Street with Rev Julius Gamm officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Lena Kreisal and best man Carl Master. Several relatives and Chicago guests attended before the couple plans to move to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schmidt
Badger Street
Emily Schmidt
Fred Master
Chicago
Julius Gamm
German Lutheran Church
Lena ‘Kreisal
Carl Master
Maid of Honor
Carrie Anderson and Magnus Halverson Married
Miss Carrie Anderson and Magnus G. Halverson wed last evening at the Norwegian Lutheran church parsonage with Rev. H. G. Magelssen officiating. Maid of honor was Miss Anderson, best man Mr. Andrew Johnson. The couple honeymoon in Chicago and plan a new home on South Ninth Street after a Friday reception with guests.
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Carrie Anderson
Magnus Halverson
Magnus G. Halverson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
H. G. Magelssen
Miss Anderson
Andrew Johnson
Cameron Avenue
Mrs. Halverson
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
South Ninth Street
Pettingill Social Briefs Acknowledged Marriage
Mr and Mrs George Pettingill of receive notice of social events and marriage celebrations in the community pages. Details are limited in the OCR fragment but indicate a family announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Briefs
Mrs
George Pettingill
Bracelets line offers finest designs at varied prices
W T Irvine at 329 Main St presents a new bracelet line guaranteed against wear or breakage in multiple styles and sizes from baby bracelets to large ladies pieces. Prices range from 7c to 4.50 with potential savings of 1 3 to percent off. Diamonds watches silverware also advertised.
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W. T. Irvine
Main ST
Guests and residents depart from Iron River area
Iron River and family guests wrap up visits as Mrs. D. G. MacMillan hosts Iron River guests. Alexander G. Paul of Water town Fla. visits Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Copeland with Mrs. Paul and children planning to join in Chicago. The Powers party traveled from Chicago and will depart tomorrow. Albert Maurer leaves for Highland Park to attend a military school.
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Iron River
D. G. MacMillan
Alexander G. Paul
Watertown
Fla
F. A. Copeland
Fred Powers
Chicago
Albert Maurer
Highland Park
New semi pro league to use Northern name for 1909 season
Plans for a new semi professional baseball league are under way for 1909. It will adopt the defunct Northern name and replace the Western Wisconsin league. A conference will be held in St Paul this month with representatives from Winona St Paul Minneapolis Stillwater Hudson Menomonee and Eau Claire to form a compact circuit.
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Northern
Western Wisconsin League
St. Paul
Winona
Minneapolis
Stillwater
Hudson
Menomonie
Eau Claire
Language Skills Exchange on Summer Study
Two boys joke about language learning during a summer chat. The first boastfully claims to study Freneh, while the second reveals he now speaks two languages, English and baseball, in a playful exchange.
Toland's Business School Ad in La Crosse
A Toland's Business School advertisement notes it has located more than four hundred students in the past year. It invites readers to enter now, promising you must do something well and to send for a catalogue.
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Votes Berger Co
la Crosse
Wis
Good Education Elevates Feeling Superior to Others
A reflective note highlights how education can inspire a sense of superiority toward those who achieve more without effort, offering social commentary on class and merit.
Prince Ferdinand and Eleanor Create Joyful Bulgarian Reign
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Princess Eleanor wed in a celebrated marriage. The palace estate tops Balkan estates in beauty while the principality grows stronger politically, though Balkans remain troubled. Ferdinand, a noted firebrand, rules Bulgaria with broad European backing. He is the youngest son of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and was elected to the highest office in 1878.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Europe
Eleanor
Balkans
Balkan States
Balkan
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
National Assembly
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Ellefson-Brun
Irvine
MME
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Prescription Drug Store
W. D. Case
Spring Grove
A. P. Qualey
Will Powell
H. S. Miller
New Albia
J. J. Murpyh
W. J. Bowes
Illinois Central
Miss Andrews
GALE
the Loafers
City News
Fillmore County
Tawney
Caledonia
Minn
Congress
Knatvold
L. Budahl
Caldonia
E. McNelly
Wilmington
Jefferson
Winnebago
Spring Grove T
Spring Grove V
Black Hammer
Caledonia T
Mayville
Crooked Creek
Brownsville
Union
Sheldon
Caledonia T Cere
Money Creek
Yucatan
Houton T
Dan Brown Klien
A. J. von Arx
Mound Prairie
O. B. Nelson
Robert Burns
O. E. Burtness
C. K. Blexrud
Adolph Eiken
Register of Deeds
Co. K
James A Tawney
Andrew French
Plainview
Wabasha County
Jungle
I Society
Bridge Party
Miss Schmidt
LA Crosse Floral CO
Toland’s Business School
la Crosse, Wis
Miss Maude Rasmusson
Ferdinand OF
Bride
Osterstain
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