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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
5
The trout season opened yesterday in Minnesota and Wisconsin marking a return to April 15 to Sept 1 dates after legislative changes. Anglers report proper water levels and a promising outlook with many La Crosse sportsmen among the first day crowds.
A roundup of residents and visitors with addresses and travels including Col Orlando Holway in Merrillan on business Dr Will Powell on women’s diseases Frank Koppelberger new Bijou owner from Eau Claire in property interests Miss Anna McArthur closes dress shop until May 1 due to sister’s death J F Lapitz off to Norwalk for a week of trout Andrew Thompson improves from rheumatism George Gelster to White Sulphur Springs Mont for racing stables Loyd Lamb returns from Madison to visit family L E Lewis of Austin Minn calls on friends A M Enger of Winona in town Jessie E Wilkly of Elroy in town on business Heystek’s wallpaper bargains listed O R Hemsing in La Crosse on business Fr B Symon of Green Bay in city W D Dyhon of Viroqua renewing business ties Court Olympia Foresters meet April 18 for funeral of J L Becker Robert Roeder C R H Elgin visitor George Zeisler home from Madison J O Paulson of Sparta in town on business Mrs A Forsyth of Merrill visiting Frank Wilder and mother stopping in La Crosse on way home from Florida to Spring Valley Sydney Anderson of Lanesboro in La Crosse B K Turner of McGregor in town on business P J Reilly of Austin Minn wallpaper styles Heystek’s ad noted Frank Wilder and mother spent winter in Florida and are en route home
J. H. Ross was awarded the contract by the baseball association directors to sell refreshments at the ball park next season. The prize is $105. Minor business included grandstand improvements and fence painting, with the building and grounds committee to start the park work immediately.
In Washington on April 16 the four first class battleships program was decisively defeated in the House. President Roosevelt's message failed to sway lawmakers as John Sharp Williams turned it into a party issue and secured 199 to 83 against. Senator Hale praised the outcome and suggested possible alternatives.
The Badger council of the Fraternal Reserve association will begin the eleventh class of candidates tonight with E. R. Hicks of Oshkosh, supreme president, attending along with Bangor and Viroqua members. La Crosse council shows strong growth and is targeted for second place. An entertainment and musical program is set and refreshments will be served by the ladies.
Beloit Wisconsin April 16 a police officer is named as a party in the divorce action of Ralph J Cormany versus Minnie Cormany The case centers on alleged marital issues and the defendant is identified as Mrs Minnie Cormany.
In Neillsville Wisconsin on April 16 Ernest Handtke owner of the Eagle hotel at Granton committed death by own action by cutting his throat. The tragedy is attributed to family cares and distress.
A woman reasons she buys many outfits to stay ahead of changing styles, ensuring she can refresh her wardrobe before items go out of fashion and she needs new pieces.
Four thousand sheepmen from Utah Wyoming Montana Nevada Colorado Arizona and New Mexico meet in Salt Lake City to form a protective trust against eastern wool buyers. Members pledge not to sell wool until prices improve.
The article extols the stomach as the most vulnerable organ in fighting and health. It promotes Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Catarrh Remedy as cures for indigestion catarrh and related illnesses and offers free booklets and medical guides mailed from Buffalo New York.
Miss Lillian Russell a former Winona normal graduate now living in La Crosse gave a pleasing vocal program of ballads and children's songs during morning exercises at the Winona normal school Tuesday. The Theater orchestra has moved to the old city mission on Main street. The handball finals at the Y M C A will be played tonight with E Erickson R A Swenson and FE Voight holding top scores.
The McArthur family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the death of their daughter and sister Sophia.
A fashionable woman's large hat plume brushed a horse at Fourth and Main start ing a runaway driven by Byron Filiatreau and owned by R L Kenyon. The wagon overturned at Front and King, throwing the driver, who was unhurt, after righting the wagon he warned to watch for large hats again.
Captain F J Fugina of Fountain City arrived with the steamer Rutledge from Rock Island. The vessel brought a dredge from La Crosse Dredging Co and will pump out Red Wing harbor before three weeks of repairs at Fountain City. It will resume excursion service around May 15.
In Portland a posse and highwaymen clashed after a night of holdups. One police officer and one highwayman were shot during a three hour pursuit and ensuing gunfight as arrests were attempted.
Hawkes offered a complete assortment of cut glass and rock crystal at popular prices. The display highlighted varied patterns and sizes appealing to collectors and gift buyers alike.
The saying suggests that women would be more anxious if they paid heed to every utterance they make. It cautions against overreacting to one’s own internal voice and promotes self-trust.
Miss Antoinette MacMillan daughter of Mrs. George MacMillan married Harry Glen Dobner of Thief River Falls Minnesota last evening at the W S Cargill residence in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Thomas. The wedding featured Kreutz’s orchestra, Lohengrin march, no attendants, and a pink white reception for about thirty. The couple plan a Chicago departure then a Pacific coast trip before settling in Thief River Falls where Dobner is a banker. Out of town guests included D D MacMillan Chicago John MacMillan Minneapolis John Dobner Lake City Leonhard Dobner St Paul and Hofstetter Lyons Iowa.
Mr and Mrs C H Greene of 813 St Paul Street hosted a birthday party for their son Verna. Attendees included Rachel Norton Anna Shoemaker Gertrude Gunder Hazel Morris Doris Whittenburgh Galena Morris Stella Shelbowigh Eleonora Baldwin Easter Baldwin Helen Shelbowigh Harold Shelbowigh Elmer Baldwin George Baldwin Roy Whittenburgh Oc nald Gunderson Charley Green and M Larsen. Helpers in serving were Mrs F B Slocum Mrs L Morris and Miss Anna Busby.
The Retreat Wisconsin choral club under Prof Harry Packman of La Crosse presented a concert at the Congregational church with the St Cecilia ladies quartet and violinist Eva Baronhill. The 40 voice choir performed Overture Zampa Welcome Pretty Primrose Bridal Chorus Faust Soldier s Chorus Mazurka Rustic Dance and Good Night among others to an enthusiastic audience.
The 11 year old Helen Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Burke of 134 South Eleventh street remains critically ill with nervous prostration though there is slight improvement noted by doctors. Friends hold hope for recovery.
Reports from Shanghai dated April 16 say Chinese rebels now control most of the southwestern Korean interior. Japanese settlers have been driven from the district and remaining colonies are in danger. Coast towns with Japanese presence are threatened and attacks occur along the Seoul Fu San railway line.
Notice to creditors that Mrs. Julius Schnick has departed from her residence at 1612 South Ninth Street for a second time and that her husband will not be liable for any debts she incurs.
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