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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
4
The new launches by Abe Pittinger and Bob Henry advance rapidly and soon will be usable. A model boat draws comment for its flat bottom with a concave wheel well designed for low water. Davis, the builder in charge, believes the design could achieve notable speed with limited horsepower, prompting plans for more such boats if proven successful.
After a long railroad committee meeting the group voted to ban crossings from holding any train for more than five minutes in the city. An ordinance will be sent to the common council next Friday. Alderman Downs opposes it, aiming to block passage if possible. The measure targets Mill Street and other Milwaukee road crossings in the east yards, with the Mill Street gatekeeper to manage that crossing. Streetcar flagging across all crossings is to be recommended, including Mill Street, following an engineering report. Local railway officials Edwards and Shaw attended and commented on streetcar track laying, materials, and rail types. The ordinance has passed its first reading and is expected to pass. Also recommended were prohibitions on display of fruit vegetables and meat in front of stores or markets, and the milk ordinance, both accepted.
Chas. Lowrey was fined 10 dollars and ten days in jail in Judge Brindley s court for stealing a boat from John Davis an Indian on French Island. Lowrey an old offender had the boat in his possession after it had been missing for several years. The judge showed leniency due to identification difficulties and ordered restoration of the boat to the Indian.
Emil T. Mueller of Heileman Brewing Co returned from Chicago where he finalized plans for a new Dutch style building to be erected near Chicago in a spring amusement park. Old Style Lager will be a prominent feature in the park and form part of the brewery's display.
La Crosse Knights of Pythias delegation returned from Tomah where eight candidates were initiated through the three degrees. Delegates from several nearby cities attended. local lodge members cited include C. C. Hamilton, C. A. Hunt, A. B. Chandler, F. Phillips, T. J. Farlin, Paul Lutz Jr., Westby, T. Jojade, E. Kronon, and A. Campbell.
The Liederkranz society will hold their regular election of officers tomorrow. The mixed chorus will rehearse at Froh Sinn hall on South Fifth Street with orchestra. Selections are being rehearsed for the concert in the second week after Easter.
Central fire department was called this morning to the rear of the Montague building where tar was heating to top the new structure. The tar ran over and set fire to adjoining buildings, but no damage occurred as the fire was extinguished with sand before the department arrived.
Be kind to your skin Use only Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder. 25c. wheel. Before the rig could be stopped it had gone far enough to break her leg. Dr. Dvorak was called and set the injured member and the little girl is resting easily today. Be kind to your skin Use only Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder. 25c.
Work started this morning on Onalaska road with depressions to be filled and general improvements planned. The city roller is on Avon street and the project is expected to be completed tonight.
A local notice lists church names, addresses, and clergy with service times. Norwegian Methodist and Norwegian Lutheran churches on Berlin Sill and Charles ill streets report no morning services. Onalaska North Presbyterian has 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Emanuel German Evangelical Lutheran on Avon St Paul offers 10 a.m. with confirmation class, 9 a.m. Sunday School. Scandinavian Baptist on Charles Logan reports 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Caledonia M E on Caledonia street details 9:30 a.m. class meeting, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7:30 p.m. evening service with young choir. Bethel Norwegian Lutheran on Sill George lists no morning service with activities for Young People and Men's society. Latter Day Saints at 1510 Avon hosts 2 p.m. Sunday School and 3:30 and 7:30 preaching. Public invited to all.
A pleasant surprise party was hosted yesterday at C. W. Riek’s Wood Street home for Mrs. Riek on her fiftieth birthday. Twenty four guests attended, bringing food and enjoying games, music, and various amusements throughout the evening.
Marion Kelley, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Kelley guests at J J Murphy home on Gould street, rode Schultz Bakery delivery wagon and broke her leg when her leg was caught in the mechanism during a ride.
Numerous short items from Bristow's wallpaper shop to a St James club meeting and residents traveling or visiting. Notes include John Broker moving into 500 block Mill Street, J W Snow opening an advertising specialties sample room, Forty hour devotion at St John’s church with Rev Father Kaluza, and residents like Archie Berry Jair moving to Wisconsin Illinois league, with arrivals, illness, and travel updates across the North Side.
An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillate that strengthens the heart and purifies the system. It urges cautious purchase of genuine sealed bottles labeled with the Old Chemist trademark and notes a price of $1.00 plus free illustrated medical booklet and advice.
City residents share health care updates and travel plans. Dr Sutter treats an abscess. Miss Elsie Russell departs Kane Street for Chicago with friends. Mrs J A Russell and son S D visit briefly. Mrs J Seager of Brice Prairie visits brother J Seager in Prospect Street. Mr Ostrander and daughter from Hokah stay with A C Carter at 1801 Charles Street. J Hutchinson recovers from a week of illness. Sam Mallory of Burlington moves to La Crosse then 1931 George Street. J F Roggensack travels on business in Minnesota. Tom Kelley of Waukon visits L L Murphy on Gould Street. P Fiers moves from 722 Gould Street to Montana. Mrs Joseph Stifter leaves for St Paul to visit her sister Mrs Frank Sherman. Mrs John Seager and baby visit Winona. Mrs RB O Connell and Miss Mary O Connell return from Minneapolis after a week with relatives.
Richard Carlson was arrested by the night patrolman as he prepared to depart on the Burlington road after allegedly stealing a coat from the McAdams saloon on North Third Street. The coat was found later in the bottom of a truck he had already checked for his destination. Carlson had previously faced a 24 hour sentence for theft from a Syrian woman.
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