Withee to stay in Montana temporarily not leaving La Crosse
An authoritative source denies reports that W W Withee of Security Bank plans to move from La Crosse to the West permanently. He remains involved in the Cargill Withee irrigation project at Conrad Montana, will stay in Montana about six weeks, then return to La Crosse to resume residence and business as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Withee
The
Security Bank
la Crosse
West
Withee
Conrad, Monat
Tribune
Montana
Low Mississippi water creates sand bars hindering river navigation
Low river stages expose sand bars on the Mississippi making navigation hard even for small launches. Familiarity with the river channel is required as wing cams highlight dangerous shoals and shifting bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
River leisure grows as banks dry for La Crosse outings
The river shores near La Crosse become ideal for picnics as bank dryness allows easy access. People board launches and rowboats daily for afternoon trips, with little danger in striking a bar and the craft having no serious damage risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Lienlokken Family Thanks Friends for Kindness After Loss
The Lienlokken family expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after the death of their father John Lienlokken. They especially thank Rev. Magelsen Rev. Reque Normanna Sangerkor and choir, plus many who sent floral tributes. Edward Adolph Oscar Sigvart Maria Edna Irene and family members sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lienlokken
Magelssen
Reque
Normanna Sangerkor
Edward Lienlokken
Adolph Lienlokken
Oscar Lienlokken
Sigvart A. Lienlokken
Maria L. Thompson
Edna Lienlokken
Irene Lienlokken
Married couple tied knot in Winona yesterday
Arthur Goetting of La Crosse and Martha Bruning of La Crosse were married yesterday in Winona by Judge Vance. Witnesses were Hattie Maybury and William A. Buges of Winona. They will live in La Crosse. Goetting is a button cutter at 728 State Street and Bruning at 1116 South Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Goetting
Martha Bruning
la Crosse
Winona
Vance
Hattie Maybury
William A. Buges
Mr. Goetting
State Street
Miss Bruning
South Tenth Street
Irvine's Magnificent Line of Pins at 429 Main Street
W. T. Irvine advertises solid gold 14k scarf or stick pins and a gold filled line with new styles. Pins range from 50c to 15 and include a variety of designs with Diamonds, Watches, and Silverware highlighted at 429 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Irvine
Main Street
W. T. Irvine
Ford Personalities Highlight Wisconsin Spectator Ties
Obert Sletten returned from Chicago where he engaged Walter Eckersall as a contributor to The Spectator. Various locals, including Mrs. John Frederickson and Mrs. Abram James, visit and travel. Also noted are business visits, social calls, and regional travel across La Crosse and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Obert Sletten
Chicago
Wisconsin University Spectator
Walter Eckersall
Spectator
George Powell
H. L. Woods
Minneapolis
John Frederickson
Galesville
Henry Vollenweider
la Crescent
Minn
Anderson
W. F. Wolfe
Fond du Lac
Abram James
W. G. Whyte
Ellen
Milwaukee
E. H. Jackel
South Sixth
G. Anderson
John Vanderplough
Cleveland
P. Kisselbach
Stogdill
Viroqua
R. M. Nelson
Cashton
La Crosse Groups Skip Tuberculosis Congress Delegation
Due to distance and cost the La Crosse Medical Society will not send a delegate to the International Tuberculosis Congress in Washington. The society and Humane Society urge local support with a five dollar membership offering three congress volumes and a medal. Send fees or contact Dr. E Evans or Rev. C C Clemens. A temperance lecturer quips about pubs at the bottom of the sea and people drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Medical Society
Washington, D. C
Humane Society
la Crosse
Congress
Dr. E. Evans
Rev
C. C. Clemens
Getting Personal in Pomp Tale of Made to Measure Pants
Pomp questions Mose about the fit of Mose’s pants in a humorous exchange. Mose insists on tailor-made trousers rather than hand me downs, saying ready-made pants do not suit him. The dialogue highlights pride and style in a playful regional voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Clever Crook Is Given Three Years In State Prison
Daniel Buegeleisen, about 27 but claiming to be 21, pleaded guilty to securing a diamond from George B. Rose Jewelry in La Crosse under false pretenses. He was wanted in New York for grand larceny and forgery and was sentenced by Judge Brindley to three years in state prison. He admitted his identity after interrogation and was nabbed by Detective McGrath while attempting to flee with a certified check and bank book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Rose Jewelry Company
Daniel Buegeleisen
New York
Brindley
McGrath
H. B. Bolton
la Crosse
George B. Rose
J Hurd Thompson Dies in Denver
Word has been received announcing the death of J Hurd Thompson who had been ill for some time and traveled west to improve his health. He was well known among La Crosse business men and was for years connected with the St Paul Rubber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hurd Thompson
la Crosse
St. Paul Rubber Company
Historical quips about famous artifacts in museums
In a humorous exchange a British Museum visitor notes a Cicero owned book while an American tourist boasts of a Noah’s ark era lead pencil in an American museum. The banter highlights boasting artifacts across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Pshaw
Noah
Society notes Miss Anne Ray hosts afternoon at Cass Street home
Miss Anne Ray entertains a select group at her Cass street residence for a pleasant afternoon of conversation and light needlework. Guests included Beatrice Leissring Ethel Burnham Agnes Nelson Nora Nelson Sarah Easton Louise Easton Lillian Waters Mary Anderson Gertrude Smith Marble Worst Helen Scofield Hazel Josten Mable Bryant Agnes Vincent Marjorie Hammond May James Helen Lavake Martha Lightbody Gertrude Hulberg Grace Drake Edna Tarbox Cora Schultz Gertrude Tausche Miriam Harrison Edna Valier Ethel Olberg Vance Pooler Helen Gantert Florence Simon August Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Burnham
Anne Ray
Cass Street
Beatrice Leissring
Agnes
Nora Nelson
Sarah and
Louise Easton
Lillian Waters
Mary Anderson
Gertrude Smith
Marble Worst
Helen Scofield
Hazel Josten
Mable Bryant
Agnes Vincent
Marjorie Hammond
May James
Helen Lavake
Martha Lightbody
Gertrude Hulberg
Grace Drake
Edna Tarbox
Cora Schultz
Gertrude Tausche
Miriam Harrison
Edna Valier
Ethel Olberg
Vance Pooler
Helen Gantert
Florence Simon
Augusta Brindley
Afternoon five hundred card party at Mrs Powell’s
Mrs A F Reitzel and Mrs W A Powell hosted a second afternoon at cards at Mrs Powell’s home. Ten tables played five hundred. Prizes went to Mrs R F Weston Miss Besse Slothower and Mrs David Austin. Assisting ladies were Mesdames Fred Rogers Volney Woolsey Miss Jessie Bigelow Mr Burt Smith and Mrs Lundgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Reitzel
W. A. Powell
Powell
R. F. Weston
Besse Slothower
David Austin
Mesdames
Fred Rogers
Volney Woolsey
Jessie Bigelow
Burt Smith
Lundgren
Gundersen Host Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Dr. and Mrs Gundersen entertained a small group Thursday evening at their home in honor of their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Elaborate floral decorations featured pink roses throughout the rooms. Guests included Dr. and Mrs Smedahl Mr and Mrs A Bellevue Mr and Mrs Skaar Mrs Alice Solberg Mrs G W Traer Mr Marcus Anderson and the Gundersons.
Japanese Tea Planned by St Pauls Ladies at New Dining Room
The ladies of St Pauls Universalist church host a Japanese tea on Oct 8 in the new church dining room. Assistants will wear Japanes e costumes and decorations will reflect Japanese motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Miss Stimble
Wait
Thurlow
Rev. Lowe
Lowe
Levi Withee
Alex Hyslop
W. W. West
Social Briefs Show Local Visits and Guild Social
Mrs. G. R. Rose travels to Milwaukee to see her daughter Mrs. Louis Kuehn and her new granddaughter born two weeks ago. Mr. G. B. Montague visits friends in Elkhorn. The Guild of Christchurch enjoyed yesterday's gathering at the guild rooms hosted by Mrs. Charles Noble, Mrs. Andrew Nevins and Miss Anna Beisel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Rose
Milwaukee
Louis Kuehn
G. B. Montague
Elkhorn
Guild of
Christchurch
Charles Noble
Andrew Nevins
Anna Beisel
Farewell reception honors Rev J W Irish and wife
The First Methodist church hosted a farewell reception for Rev J W Irish and his wife. Parishioners organized the event to show appreciation for the pastor and wife’s work during their time in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Irish
First Methodist Church
Irish pastor’s transfer to Ashland district
More than 90 percent of the La Crosse congregation signed a petition asking Congress to return Rev. Irish to La Crosse, but the document was mysteriously lost and not presented. He later accepted a better post as district superintendent of the Ashland district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rev. Irish
la Crosse
Irish
Ashland
Complete Returns on Seventh District Congressman
Officials report the Seventh district primary results for Congressman J. J. Esch. Esch received 14 096 votes out of 4 111 Republican ballots cast, with 802 of the total 1 816 votes cast nominating him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Esch
Elks Plan Davenport Dedication Sept 26
Iowa and northwest delegates will attend the new Elk home dedication in Davenport on September 26. La Crosse lodge members may also attend, with others from nearby towns. An Elks event highlights a busy local week with church activities and civic news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Elk Home
Iowa
Northwest
Davenport
la Crosse Lodge
United Lutheran Church
Lower Coon Valley
Viroqua
Cashton
Coon Valley
Myron Owen
Victor Grern
DeSoto
van Auken
Fair Grounds
Fires Ravage Michigan Forests Near Calumet and Mackinacs
Fire crews battle blazes in woods west of Calumet and near Eagle River threatening homes. Large forest fires burn in Chippewa County with danger along the Straits of Mackinaw though St Ignace and Mackinaw City are not yet menaced. Mackinac Island Park woods also burn with limited risk to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Eagle River
Chippewa County
Straits of Mackinaw
St. Ignace
Mackinaw City
Park Woods
Mackinac Island
Old Gentleman Receives Food Bill at Lodging House
A hungry poor man sought a meal this morning. He was sent to the landlord to pay for a good meal, with the bill listed as three and a half percent. The items include nine beers and three cigars costing two shillings sixpence.
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John C. Burns
Iacrosse Floral CO
Quart Bricks Ice Cream & Butter Company
Niebner
Neiuhr
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
Irvine
Pryor
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Wis
Mr. Cooper
H. H. Laufenberg
Martin Johnson
W. D. Case
Spring Grove
Chas. Hoegh
Rev. Reque
Westby
Harry Engel
Wisconsin Business University
Narve Narveson
Matilda
Oline Onstad
Black Hammer
J. R. Kerr
Garth Dorival
Caledonia
Fred Shumway
A. F
A. M
Sheeney
J. H. Thompson
Denver
Society
Mrs. Powell
Mrs. Reitzel
Svingali
City News
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
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