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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

4

North Side Office Manager Ejlitor

A note from The Lacrosse Tribune lists the North Side office at 807 Rose St with mention of a manager and editor role. The fragment provides limited detail on personnel duties or dates.

North Side Fire Destroys Birnbaum Grocery And Partridge Drug Store

A large North Side fire started at 5 30 this morning damaging the Partridge drug store on Gillette and George streets and the Birnbaum grocery. The blaze trapped Shell S Post and family on the second floor forcing an exit by ladders as rear stairs were cut off. Estimated damage to the buildings is about 2500 with stock losses near total and total damage around 5000 dollars.

H. L. Partridge Gillette George Nic Birnbaum Shell S. Post

Antone Nelson Funeral At Charles Street Church

Funeral services for Antone Nelson were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Charles Street Lutheran church with Rev EB Vik officiating A large number of friends and relatives attended TheA and O Sletten oversaw the arrangements and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery

Antone Nelson Charles Street Lutheran Church EB. O. Vik O. Sletten Oak Crove

New Bicycle Stock at Mill Street Shop

Joseph Stockemer the Mill street bicycle man has installed a fine new line of bicycles with all other supplies needed by wheelmen.

Joseph Stockemer Mill Street

Doubt in North Side Carnival Moves to Reach Agreement

North Side Carnival faces the possibility of no show this year if the committee cannot reach a date with Herbert L. Kline of the Kline Amusement Association. Kline, in La Crosse, proposes the week of June 15 as his opening, with shows arriving next week if an agreement is reached. He has contracts for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and North Dakota state fairs and would only offer fill-ins to La Crosse. Local sentiment favors Kline’s acts, praised as among the best outside large state fairs. The committee plans to pursue a deal to secure his shows.

North Side Herbert L. Kline Kline Amusement Association Kline la Crosse Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Dakota Mr. Kline

North Side Launch Landing Sought by Boat Club

North Side members of the La Crosse Motorboat Club plan to seek a dock landing on the north side through council intervention mirroring the foot of State Street on the south side. With over fifty launches and no convenient embarkation for ladies, club directors anticipate a timely meeting to prepare the application.

North Side la Crosse Motorboat Club State Street

Fall From Ladder Breaks His Leg at Grand Crossing

Carl Swanson a wiper in the shops at the Q round house Grand Crossing fell from a ladder while wiping a boiler. The ladder slipped throwing him to the ground and breaking his leg between knee and ankle. He was taken home by friends and a doctor set the injured limb. He will be laid up for some time but no serious effects are expected.

Carl Swanson Grand Crossing Swanson George Street

Satin skin powder comes in four dainty tints

Fresh white pink brunette satin skin powder is announced with four light shades priced at 25 cents each. The compact product emphasizes delicate color options and compact presentation for everyday use.

Trout fishermen share nineteen fish and dinner mischief

Joseph Wachter and Herman Singer went trout fishing on opening day and brought home nineteen trout. After a long day they hosted a late supper at Singers home where the tale of big fish escaped and the catch was so good the family ate it all, ending with sardines for the fishermen.

Joseph Wachter Herman Singer Joe Mr. Singer Singer

Gun Club Accepts Three New Members

The C. B. & J. Gun club held its weekly shoot with high scores, including Will Miller at 24 of 25. New members Ray Hiscox, Willard Olson, and H. C. Evenson joined. Clubhouse work progresses rapidly and should be finished by Saturday. the shooting site is a good one.

C. B. & J. Gun Club Will Miller Ray Hiscox Willard Olson H.C. Evenson

Local social notes from Prairie du Chien to Savanna

Prairie du Chien and Savanna residents host relatives and guests across multiple addresses. L Hampston and family visit Yarringtons on Berlin street. L Hughs from Reedsburg stays with relatives. R Roeder and R M I Kinnear visit Kinear’s daughter Anna. Z A Zabel and sons visit J W Schall’s on Prospect street. Others travel, move, resign positions, or suffer a minor injury.

MecKinley and Donald Francis Minneapolis John Taylor Rose Street Nellie Whitting Caledonia Street la Crosse Gas and Electric Company Leona Garment Company Agnes Webster Charles Street Susie Kennedy Genoa Wis C. Kennedy Avon Street Peter Hornick Savanna McCormick Loomis Street J. E. Smith Kane Street W. W. Vredenburg Fred Ehmann Prairie du Chien Cuba Canaan University of Wisconsin Ike Diamond Charles Miller Madison Miller Charles O'Dell Grand Crossing Floyd Stottera George Street

Limit on Injunction Power Proposed in Senate

Senator Overman of North Carolina introduced a bill to curb federal court power over injunctions requiring three judges to hear testimony before a temporary order can be issued. The measure favors direct Supreme Court appeal and five days’ notice to state officials, aiming to stop snap constitutional rulings. Overman, a Democrat, is a long-time North Carolina politician and lawyer.

Washington Overman North Carolina Senate Committee On Judiciary Supreme Court of the United States Minesota Lee Slater Overman United States Senate Peter C. Pritchard

Minneapolis man visits before Montana claim move

Harry Graw of Minneapolis, brother of Celedonia street photographer C. W. Graw, stays with his brother here on the way to Montana to take up a claim. Mrs. Andrew Carrie returns home after winter in Silver City Mexico and improving health. Mrs. T. Allen returns from Lansing Iowa after Sunday visit.

Harry Graw Minneapolis C. W. Graw Mr. Graw Montana Andrew Carrie Silver City Mexico Carrie Southwest T. Allen Lansing Iowa

Cernahan Laid At Rest In Eau Claire Funeral Attended By Notables

The funeral of Assemblyman W. O. Cernahan in Eau Claire drew a large crowd from Eau Claire and surroundings. Secretary of State James A. Frear gave the tribute, with Speaker H. L. Ekern and other legislators, state officers of the American Society of Equity, and other prominent figures in attendance.

Eau Claire Wis W. O. CernAhan Eau Claire and Vicinty James A. Frear H. L. Ekern American Society of Equity

Assemblyman Cernahan Remembered By Wisconsin Colleagues

Assemblyman Cernahan was a traitimate with many La Crosse men, Senator Thomas Morris and Judge Ray S. Ried. he was valued for friendship and noted for marked ability.

Cernahan la Crosse Thomas Morris Ray S. Ried

Three piggers pay fines in Fergus Falls case

In Fergus Falls Minnesota on April 20 William Peters W F Atkinson and Fred Ahlers from New York Mills faced charges of running blind pigs. They admitted guilt after being shown the statute that possession of a government license is prima facie evidence of guilt and each paid a $50 fine. Other indictments are pending if they resume business.

Fergus Falls Minn William Peters W. F. Atkinson Fred Ahlers New York Mills

Man seeks 25000 for lost foot against railroad

George McCabe of this city sues the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad for 25000 claiming loss of a foot while employed. The case is set for trial in the district court at Dubuque.

George McCabe Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company Road Dubuque

Granke Opens North Side Transfer Office

Otto Granke opens a transfer office at St James and Rose streets on the north side and starts a new transfer line named the Granke Transfer line.

Otto Granke St. James and Rose Street Granke

Prairie fires near Volin damage crops and stacks

Troublesome prairie fires around Volin cause heavy damage as twenty five volunteers form a quick fire brigade. They save the home of Ed Lien near the town while many hay stacks in the district are destroyed.

Yankton Volin Ed. Lien

Cattle King Not Guilty In Montana Fence Case

Helena April 20 After ten hours the jury found John T Murphy not guilty in the fence case He is a Helena bank director and major cattle holder indicted for illegally fencing 59000 acres of government land in eastern Montana The trial spanned two weeks and included testimony that gaps were made for crossing the land and jury instruction on intent influenced the verdict

Helena Mont John T. Murphy Murphy Northwest Montana

Mooney describes killing wife in Wa verley Minn with stove wood

John J. Mooney sobs as he testifies he killed his wife Ade laide Mooney in their Wa verley home last June by striking her with stove wood. He pleads self defense saying he only meant to knock away a knife she used to attack him. He portrays their marriage as loving though troubled by her intermittent mental decline.

Buffalo Minn John J. Mooney Adelaide Mooney Waverley Mooney

Red Hawk Weds Widow on Crow Reservation in South Dakota

In Crow society a Sioux elder, Red Hawk age sixty nine, married Mrs Walk With Irons, aged about sixty, under white man law. Both have grown children and previously held grandparent status. Hundreds gathered at their home as the couple were pronounced husband and wife and the ceremony followed reservation traditions.

Sioux Falls S. D Crow Indian Reservation Red Hawk Walk With Irons

Midwest Briefs Report Local Tragedy and Robberies

Breckenridge Fritz Goltz, 42, died after being crushed by wheels while unloading dirt in Breckenridge. He left a wife and five children. Benson The Great Northern depot at Kerkhoven was robbed of cash. two suspects were captured at Murdock and jailed, hearing Monday. Yankton Fifty years since Yankton Indians sold lands to the U S government reserving 400000 acres in Charles Mix county. Waterloo Efforts to secure a large auditorium and exhibit building began after a recent board of trade smoker, with a soliciting committee planning visits to business leaders.

Breckenridge Minn Fritz Goltz Benson Great Northern Kerkhoven Murdock Yankton S. D Laster United States Charles Mix County Waterloo Iowa Board of Trade and Commercial Club of East Waterloo

Polite men seen with suspicion in public life

The remark notes that courtesy in some men invites scrutiny and distrust from others, suggesting that excessive politeness can raise questions about motives or sincerity. It frames politeness as a potential signal of hidden intent or social tension.

Beer in Swell Cafes Triggers Youth League Probe

St Paul reports reveal Young People’s Law Enforcement league investigates after claims beer is served in silver teapots in fashionable cafes after 11 pm. The league asserts wealthy patrons obtain beer via fiduciary schemes and teapots hide intoxicants, while police enforcement is questioned. Local districts see strict lid-law police pace as saloons close at 11.

ST. Paul Young People’s Law Enforcement League Stein League

Johnsons luck drives Minesota Democrat on Governor Johnson

A Washington observer cites Johnsons luck as the decisive factor behind Governor Johnson's national campaign prospects. He notes Johnson has run a strong campaign and executive record, while insisting luck guides the path to the nomination and general election.

Washington, D Johnson Minesota

Kind Friends Inherit Forty Fortunes From Will

Two South Dakota women Mrs. C W Wyman and Mrs. Alex McQuarters of Alexandria near Sioux Falls were told they receive comfortable fortunes from the will of Mrs. Mary A Pryce who died in Helena Montana. Pryce who moved from Illinois to Montana years ago became a widow after her husband died and his fortune passed entirely to her.

Sioux Falls S. D South Dakota C. W. Wyman Alex McQuarters Alexandria Rockford Ill Mary A. Pryce Helena Mont Illinois Montana

Back door closes and the rich eat truffles instead

The league argues that the plain citizen suffers from hardship and that wealth offers relief. The quote contends that low-cost meals at a corner oasis are replaced by expensive living and indulgence for the wealthy, illustrating social division and pressure.

Plain Citizen League

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Lacrosse Tribune Rose ST R. P. Stanton Jos Kidder Ejlitor A. North Side Birnbaum Grocery and Partridge Joe Stockemer Nebner N. S. Bottling Works Committee North Side Briefs Herman GUN Club Irvine W. T. Irvine Philip Beiesaa Johnston’s Johnston Milwaukee, Wis LAW League ST. Paul Lid Luck Minnesota Democrat MISS B. Kjos George ST
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