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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
The county board is split over where to place the agricultural school as Bangor West Salem and Onalaska push their sites. La Crosse may join the race with backing secured. A April 29 meeting is set to approve a resolution requiring a full view of all sites before action.
A prairie fire in the Lake district near Battleford Saskatchewan has killed John Mathews his wife and their childless family. Anna Mathews 18 survived but is seriously burned and may die after attempting to rescue her mother. The family had moved from Pittsfield Illinois last year.
A Wisconsin woman shares a long battle with dyspepsia and near bedridden weakness. After trying Grape-Nuts with milk and lime water she reports rapid improvement, regained speech, and later tolerance for a varied diet. The ad notes the claim is supported by Postum Co. and invites reading The Road to Jellville.
The La Crosse County W. C. T. U. at a Baptist church convention passed a thanks resolution praising prohibition progress in the state and social reforms. It voiced gratitude to labor efforts for Sunday rest, supported laws against liquor and the press, and thanked churches and volunteers for hospitality and service.
Char les Hamm el Fred Heberiein Steve Kreutz and William Muetze left Tuesday on a camping expedition below Stoddard. They expect to return with a fine catch of trout. Numerous local residents travel for business, health, and social dealings across La Crosse area.
The new park commission appointed by the mayor will reorganize about the middle of May upon the return of Mr. Joseph Hixon from the west.
Keen local anticipation surrounds David Bispham a renowned American baritone as he arrives for his La Crosse recital. Critics praise his art and intellect with Buffalo Truth praising his triumphs and a London critic marveling at his renewed vocal reach noted in high Gs and low Es. An eager audience is expected to fill the theater for his debut in the city.
Mr. Reuter and his assisting artists attracted an audience that outweighed its small numbers with warm appreciation. Reuter showed splendid technique and well chosen selections. Miss Aiken sang delightfully and earned an encore. Weis pleased with Liszt Rhapsodie No 2 and received an encore. The concert was an artistic success.
Reuben Thompson of 918 Rose Street suffered a broken arm after a bicycle collision with another boy on West Avenue yesterday afternoon. The injured boy, a La Crosse High School student, rode home after the accident, then went to a physician where the fracture was treated and reduced before he was driven to his north side home.
H L Hoke a well known colored barber visiting Milwaukee Easter Sunday was struck by a street car while with Mrs Winsboro and daughter. The party ducked a frightened team and were badly shaken up. Hoke returned home and will be laid up for several days. the women were hospitalized.
The La Crosse board of trade announces a directors meeting for the latter part of this week or the first of next to conduct business ahead of the regular monthly meeting next Tuesday.
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church held a sale and supper in the church parlors last evening. A large attendance attended and the affair was a success. Committees included Mrs Joyce Hogan for the supper and Mrs Kincaid for the dining room. Mrs Forrest Smith and Mrs Marston rugs via Mrs Sam Anderson and Mrs Orlando Holway. The sale began at 3 o'clock and nearly everything sold. Supper served from 5 30 to 7 30.
Miss Louise Lockman stays with grandmother Mrs L K Lockman at 631 South Eleventh for a week or two. Mr and Mrs Arthur Peterson welcome a baby boy born yesterday morning. they had been living with Mr and Mrs Norman Peterson at 1231 Madison Street. The Yeomen of America Ladies Sewing Circle was hosted by Mrs William Drake at 602 Cass Street. The circle's first meeting was April 7 at Mrs Dr Lambert's. on May 13 they visit Mrs J M Devine at 928 Tyler Street.
Mrs Charles Sherman entertained a small group of friends informally at her home yesterday afternoon for coffee, sharing conversation and light refreshments in a casual social gathering.
A woman becomes consumed by jealousy leading to spoiled conduct and a shift in her social standing within the community. Her actions draw attention from neighbors and family, illustrating the corrosive effect of envy on personal relationships.
A high school freshman was arrested on a charge of taking a bicycle left in front of the school. He returned the bike, confessed privately, and faces a reprimand. The incident precedes Mr. Hall's Saturday night entertainment at the High school auditorium, priced to allow schoolchildren to attend.
Indiana delegates to the national Republican convention in Chicago will meet in Indianapolis on Friday May 1 to discuss campaign strategy for Fairbanks. Alternate delegates are invited to attend.
A. C. Hanson known as the Duke of Mindoro retires from the leading mercantile business after more than 30 years. He turned the saloon store into a temperance shop during Farmington’s dry period, faced arrest for selling liquor, was acquitted, then pleaded guilty to a later charge and was fined $50 plus costs. He now teaches his son the business while exiting from the trade.
Mr and Mrs J Bassett Willard of Cincinnati Ohio arrived last evening to take charge of the entertainment for the Y M C A hall event on April 30 hosted by the Y P C A of the Universalist church.
A three word proverb states that men disapprove when women flirt with other men. The saying reflects traditional views on female behavior and romance.
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