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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
Ex Lieutenant Irving J. Bunn leaves No 4 fire station after 13 years to move with his family to Madeira Minnesota for poultry raising. He notes fire service is hard work with enforced idleness and long waits for runs, but says most men are content and well treated though some brood over small jobs.
A 22 grain triangular Diapepsin tablet after meals is claimed to prevent indigestion fermentation and gas. The ad asserts all foods digest, no souring or stomach discomfort, with a 50 cent supply and two to three thousand grain digestion per tablet, promising immediate stomach strength by tomorrow.
A fireman recalls nerve strain from prior fires and the lingering fear of the next bell. He describes early nerves, the Stu ber fire as a minor event, and his belief that true relief lies in leaving the fire department era behind.
Miss Hattie Jefferson chiefess in charge of Doerflinger Salons of Millinery leaves for eastern design centers to study feminine headgear and select Easter models for the Doerflinger store. She plans to return early next week to direct upcoming Easter openings.
The undersigned extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown in the bereavement of our dear mother. Appreciation goes to those who sent floral tributes and to Rev. Gamm. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fuller and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knopf.
Secretary John L Utermoehl returned from Milwaukee where he attended the golden jubilee of the Liedertafel Singing Society at the Liedertafel hall. Attendance was large and the event was greatly appreciated. A rehearsal of the Mixed chorus is set for Frohsinn hall Sunday afternoon with orchestra accompaniment. The concert will be held the second week after Easter on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Elks announce a regular meeting and installation at the Elks hall tonight followed by lunch after the meeting.
Charles Smith, an employee of Smith Manufacturing, suffered a painful hand injury at the shaper when his hand slipped and was struck by whirring knives. Three fingers were mangled from palm to tips and dressed by Dr Maurer. He was told to expect a layoff for some time.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2120 Jackson Street with a procession to La Crescent Methodist church at 10 o'clock. A cottage drive will then take the body to Winona for interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs Theo Mannstedt is in charge.
Charles Wendlandt, a Bund Brewing carpenter, and Fy Brill, a cooper, were slightly injured when a lumber wagon capsized around 5:30 last evening. Wendlandt fell hardest, was taken to the company office unconscious, treated by a physician, and later returned home resting easily.
The last concrete pier at the La Crosse river Burlington railroad bridge is under construction today. Three small piers with steel spans were built and four narrower piers rise from water level to bridge top. The bridge will be among the strongest of its kind in this region.
Tonight the Badger council of the Fraternal Reserve association initiates 30 candidates, the tenth successive class in recent months. The F. R. A. Cinch club closes for the season after this meeting with awards for top point earners a solid gold ring set with amethysts and diamonds for the woman and a fine meerschaum pipe for the man. The Rough Riders drill team begins uniforming and aims to be the best drilled state team under a planned military director for the Madison convention.
An advertisement touts Rengo a fat reducer claiming it lowers fat rapidly with a harmless process. It promises a painless transformation without wrinkles from drugs and urges readers to request a free trial box by mail. Sold in Detroit and La Crosse drug stores with a $1 full box price.
Mrs Con Conley and her two sons have moved to Lennon South Dakota to make a home with Mrs Lennons parents. Mr Conley may join later in the season.
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