City News Buys Home At King And West
W F Gage purchased the Berger home at the corner of King and West avenue next to W W Cargill’s palatial residence. The New Century Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees met Friday to plan the October 1 anniversary event with final details to be announced later. The Galesville fair marks its 50th anniversary with the secretary’s 1859 report to be read at opening.
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W. F. Gage
Berger
King and
West Avenue
W. W. Cargill
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
Galesville
Irvine Genuine Rogers Silverware Set Advertisement
Irvine offers Genuine Rogers silver plated knives forks and spoons in a 20 year brand line. Includes 6 tea spoons priced at 0.05 to 1.50 with notes to watch for imitations. Claims the largest stock in the city.
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Rogers
Notable reminiscences by listed gentlemen
A group of gentlemen including Stark Butman G Y Freeman R Gillis F H Krebs John Hess William Nichols Frank Bender S E Houghton and others will give reminiscences. Also named are Duke Porter John Dick E O Gilbertson E L Atwood N H Carhart Iver Peterson Henry Shepard J P Enghagen Geo A Markham W H Gibson Duncan Grant D D Chappell L L Odell E F Clark and Gilbert Herried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Butman
G. Y. Freeman
R. Gillis
F. H. Krebs
John Hess
William Nichols
Frank Bender
S. E. Houghton
Duke Porter
John Dick
E. O. Gilbertson
E. L. Atwood
N. H. Carhart
Iver Pederson
Henry Shepard
J. P. Enghagen
Geo. A. Markham
W. H. Gibson
Duncan Grant
D.D
Youngest Showmen at Interstate Fair Display
The Johnson Brothers' menagerie arrives at the fair with a large animal collection led by Nathan aged 13 and Walter aged 15. They moved their tent to the pike and expect large crowds as the week begins. Buffalo Bill and Ringling reps discussed road plans, but the boys stay home for now, awaiting aged maturity.
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Johnson Brothers
Ringling Brothers
Nathan Johnson
Walter
Buffalo Bill
Ringling
Sam Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Personal notices from the city and surrounding area
Local residents visit relatives and travel plans are noted. A. G. Nevins arrives from Madison for family illness and death of his son Sylvester Nevins. Birth announced at Fourth and Jackson streets. Worden grapes advertised as in market. Students Otto Schlabach and Thurman Hood depart for Harvard College. Prairie du Chien visit recalled and Mrs. John Hengel hosts Paline Link. Cranberries appear in markets with cautions on preparation. A Westminster church musical and literary program is scheduled Tuesday evening.
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FORD
A. H. Brown
Kansas City
A. Anderson
South Eighth Street
A. G. Nevins
Madison
S. D
Sylvester Nevins
la Crosse Hospital
George Powell
B. Ladd
St. Paul
C. K. Harrison
South Twelfth
Christ Bruchman
Jackson Streets
Henry Vollenweider
la Crescent
Minn
Otto Schlabach
Thurman Hood
Paline Link
Sparta
Will Powell
Westminster Presbyterian Church
VIROQUA FARMER HURT IN RUNAWAY INCIDENT
VIROQUA WIS Sept 21 A farmer near Readstown Nels Bowe was thrown from a wagon when his team panicked dislocating his hip and crushing several bones He is recovering under Dr A P Minshall Readstown Cashton visitors and local residents are listed with travel and family notes from the area including a birth at Enderlin N D and travels to Milwaukee and La Crosse
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Viroqua
Wis
Nels Bowe
Readstown
A. P. Minshall
T. J. Thorson
Cashton
Jane Nelson
Alma Nelson
Kathryn Dennis
Coon Valley
Jerman
California
la Crosse
la Force Terhune
T. Ellefson
Beliet
L. R. Gaines
Graceville
Ill
Blanche Seeman
James Maiden
Howard Simpson
Minneanolds
O. Helgeson
T. Thompson
Lute Purdy
Charles Homstad
Charles Hodus
Stoddard
W. H. Stogdill
Taft Unable to Visit La Crosse During Campaign
A message to Congressman Esch from Senator Dixon, head of the Western Speakers Bureau, confirms Judge Taft cannot visit La Crosse on the forthcoming campaign as his dates are filled. Republicans hoped for a Taft stop, but the candidate will not include La Crosse on his itinerary.
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Esch
Dixon
Taft
la Crosse
Special Fair Week Watches at One Third Off
Wholesale watch dealers offer La Crosse shoppers reduced prices on 12 size open face watches in silver and gun metal for $4.50 to $7.00, ladies watches in various cases at $4.00 to $5.00, and gold cases at $8.00, all with decorated dials and gold hands and full warranty. W. T. Irvine, 429 Main St, La Crosse's Greatest Jewelry Store.
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Irvine
la Crosse
W. T. Irvine
Main St
Society Launch Party Aboard Fowler Launch
Mr and Mrs F H Fowler hosted a river outing Wednesday evening with a group of teachers. The party included Norah Guertin Grace Averill Dolly MacFarland Alma Hosly Janet Klesheim Stella Carey Della Gregory May MacForely Ethel Tower Frances Lockhart and Nellie Jacob.
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F. H. Fowler
Norah Guertin
Grace Averill
Dolly MacFarland
Alma Hosly
Janet Klesheim
Stella Carey
Della Gregory
May MacForely
Ethel Tower
Frances Lockhart
Nellie Jacob
Hoeft Leads Chicago Group at Pettibone Park Outing
Harry Hoeft of Chicago hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering with friends at Pettibone Park in his honor. The casual event celebrated Mr. Hoeft with a well attended turnout and local camaraderie.
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Harry Hoeft
Chicago
Pettibone Park
Hoeft
Travel and visits noted in local society column
Mr and Mrs G W Traeran left for Chicago last evening to close their Glenada cottage for the season. Mrs Robert Kneble of Sioux City oversees her mother in law Mrs George Knebre’s home break up. Mrs G C Hixon and Miss Mary Crosby returned from Minnetonka with Mr W L Hixon and family and were joined by Lloyd and Pennell Hixon and governess Miss Edwards. Mrs Dobner once Miss Antoinette MacMillan plans to return to Thief River Falls tomorrow. Miss Davis of Milwaukee, guest of Mrs Jessie Holway, departed for Milwaukee after several weeks in the city.
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G. W. Traeran
Chicago
Traer
Glenada
Robert Kneble
Sioux City
George Knebre
G. C. Hixon
Mary Crosby
Minnetonka
W. L. Hixon
Madison Bride-to-Be Hosts Apron Shower and Reception
Friends of Mrs. William J. Torrance held an apron shower in her honor on Thursday evening. Invitations were issued by her mother Mrs. J. H. Vtense for a Madison reception in early October before her departure for La Crosse to join her husband. Dr. Charles H. Bunting and Mrs. Bunting host Mrs. F. J. Bunting of La Crosse, while Miss Lucile Simon returns to Madison after visiting Mrs. Bunn at the Cameron house. Dr. I. N. Cohen travels to Chicago for a medical society meeting and will present a paper on diseases of children.
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William J. Torrance
J. H. V- Tense
Madison
la Crosse
Charles H. Bunting
Dr. Bunting
F. J. Bunting
Lucile Simon
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. MacMillan and Mrs. Suiter
Mrs. Dan G. MacMillan and Mrs. F. C. Suiter entertained a large group of ladies at a luncheon Saturday at the Country club. Notable out of town guests included Mrs. Dobner from Thief River Falls and Mrs. Kneble from Sioux City along with many local attendees.
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F. C. Suiter
Dobner
Antoinette MacMillan
Thief River Falls
Robert Kneble
Sioux City
Miss Davis
Milwaukee
N. H. Withee
Minneapolis
Mesdames F. G. Tiffany
Louise Withee
Elsie Gile Scott
Levi Withee
H. J. Hirshheimer
Jessie Holway
Joye Hogan
W. L. Hellfach
Walton Losey
J. H. Rowles
C. J. Felber
David Austin
van Steenwyk
W. W. Withee
Anna Clarke
John Bayer
E. G. Perkins
Charles Noble
George H. Ray
F. H. Hankerson
Miss Gelatt
Helen
Anne Edwards
Doerflinger Store Tops Western Wisconsin Merchandising
The Doerflinger store in La Crosse is highlighted as the foremost modern merchandise hub in western Wisconsin. It showcases a wide range of new Autumn goods from top style sources and is presented as the leading retail destination in the area.
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la Crosse
Doerflinger
Doerflinger’s
Wisconsin
Golf results from county club handicap contest
Alfred James defeated R C Welp ley 1 up and Prof Benezet beat R D Gordon 3 up 2 to play. Hi L Colman overcome F A Copeland 4 up 2 to play. I P Hixon beat G H Gordon 2 up 2 to play. Semi finals scheduled this week and finals next Saturday.
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Alfred James
R. C. Welpley
Prof. Benezet
R. D. Gordon
Hi. L. Colman
F. A. Copeland
I. P. Hixon
G. H. Gordon
Capt Nichols Back From St Louis to Paducah Run
Capt Nichols has just returned from St Louis and found the J S in good shape. The boat is heading to Paducah for the rest of the season and for the winter layup.
Ice supply cut to private families amid record September heat
Gene Derr of the People's Ice Company says private family supply will be cut this week due to the heat and rising consumption. Hotels restaurants meat shops and saloons will still receive ice. The city expects a larger next year haul and plans to expand distribution territory between Derr and Jenke companies. The month has seen record heat with 94 degrees on September 12 and 93 degrees the following day.
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Gene Derr
People’s Ice Company
Derr
Gross
Robinson
Wil
Jenke
Aswe
Sap Gearees
Wrong Food Causes World of Trouble
A reader explains that improper food caused headaches and indigestion. After switching to Grape Nuts with cream for breakfast and Postum instead of coffee, she reports clearer thinking, steadier nerves, and improved energy. The letter, used in Postum Co. promotions, is presented as genuine and engaging.
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N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Twesme Faces Speakership Plan in Trempealeau County
Rumors claim supporters aim to elect Albert T. Twesme to the Wisconsin Assembly and then secure his seating as speaker. Ex-Speaker Ekern may run independently, while Dewey’s defeat is not certain, keeping Trempealeau politics unsettled ahead of November.
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Trempealeau County
Assembly
Albert T Twesme
Twesme
Madison
Ekern
la Crosse
J. S. Dewey
Dewey
Trempealeau
Albert T. Twesme
Hey
Dry September set to break 21 year record
The Weather Bureau reports an exceptionally warm September with temperatures near 93 to 94 degrees. Forecasters expect continued warm, dry conditions and a peak record that may stand for years, as E C Thompson notes the unusual stretch through the first 21 days.
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U. S
E. C. Thompson
Weather Bureau
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Car German Prunes
John C. Burns
LA Crosse Floral CO
Quart Bricks Ice Cream & Butter Company
Niebuer’s
Nebuhr
N.S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
City News
Pryor
Hebberd’s
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Mrs. Macmillan
Mrs. Suiter
Dan G. MacMillan
Capt. Nichols
Ice
J. E. Geiwitz
Cor
5Th & Main
J.s.arenz& Co
Pearl Street
Thompson
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