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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

5

Bleekman Law Offices Reopen In McMillan Building

The law offices of A. E. Bleekman are being overhauled and refinished. When complete the Bleekman suite is expected to be the most desirable in the city. ALIVE WITH SEVIERS It is claimed many plan to enter the seining business this summer due to profits seen in winter. Fishermen fear a possible repeal of the seining law and intend to stockpile fish before any legislative changes.

A. E. Bleekman McMillan Attorney Bleekman Seviers

Well Known Residents Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony

Mr. Andrew Jensvold aged 66 and Mrs Ingebor Evenson aged 64 were married at Rev Mag lesson residence on a quiet Saturday evening. Jensvold, a prominent cigar maker, lives at 1732 Market Street and the couple will reside there.

Andrew Jensvold Ingebor Evenson Maglesson Jensvold Market Street

Recipe for Wealth Musings Cited as Easier Than Crafting Good Dishes

A columnist argues that composing a guide to riches is simpler than producing quality meals from personal recipes, reflecting on ambition and kitchen craft with a touch of humor.

Personal notes and visitors in La Crosse area

Personal notices list Rev. Dr. Shayler in Christchurch tonight and many residents visiting or traveling, including Henry Tillman returning from California and Mexico, Senator Levi Withee and Mrs. Withee from Florida, and others in Milwaukee Des Moines Dubuque Madison Viroqua and Prairie du Chien. Mystic Workers dance April 29 with Kreutz orchestra. May 1 pasture opening with cattle at risk.

Shayler Christchurch Henry Tillman California Mexico Will Powell R. L. Owen Milwaukee Rosy Hall Prairie du Chien Mystic Workers Woodman Hall Kreutz Levi Withee Florida George H. Gordon Chicago Miller L. Hoop Dubuque W. A. Pryor State Photographers’ Association H. H. Holse Spring Grove A. P. Roberts Madison Augustus Maloney George Powell H. J. Fringe Fountain City la Crosse M. R. Cluss Preston QO. T. Skaar Viroqua Gateway City A. Main Stoughton L. J. Martin A. H. Hollinshead Clinton Wall Paper Heystek’s Fourth Street Market Square H. Potee L. E. Kenneday Janesville P. Schmaker Harry Napon Son F. P. Rule Sparta H. E. Gable New Albia T. Hamerfin New Albin Edward Lees Winona R. W. Baldwin F. B. Stone Faribault New Nall

McFarlin Heads Spiritualist Convention Leaders

At Portage closing Friday the Milwaukee group elected George Brooks as president. Catherine McFarlin of La Crosse is first vice president with Mrs E F Cowan as second vice president. Louis Loeble named secretary and O Briston of Oakfield treasurer. Trustees include Dr C W Sanderson and Mrs E G Putnam. Delegates to the national convention are Rev Brooks Miss Lobel Mrs McFarlin and Mrs Putnam. Next convention likely in Milwaukee.

Portage George Brooks Milwaukee Catherine McFarlin la Crosse E.F. Cowan Louis Loeble O. Briston Oakfield C. W. Sanderson Wonewoc E. G. Putnam Etta Briston

Death by mistaken acid labelled as salts in Madison

Mrs Tony Machtozel a maid to banker A C V Elston of Muscoda died after eight hours of agony after taking oxalic acid for Epsom salts. Elston who tasted the medicine is critically ill. The girl bought the preparation as hand wash and the druggist gave unlabelled acid. She was twenty. Elston was an 1889 assemblyman.

Madison, Wis Tony Machtozel A. C. V. Elston Muscoda Elston

Meteor did not fall at Brownsville confirmed

Henry Doeschner of Brownsville states no meteor fell on a local farm. He cites a witness who saw the meteor vanish toward the southwest and appear to explode in mid air, disproving circulating reports from La Crosse about a Brownsville impact.

la Crosse Brownsville Minn Henry Doeschner

Funeral for Ole F Wegen Held at Charles Street Church

Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon at Charles Street Lutheran Church for Ole F Wegen with Rev E O Vik officiating A and O Sletten in charge of arrangements Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery

Ole F. Wegen Charles Street Lutheran Church E. O. Vik A. & O. Sletten Oak Grove Cemetery

Proposer Declines Miss Lotta Golde Over Laugh

A candid exchange reveals a man rejecting Miss Lotta Golde after noting her vulgar laugh. He says he abominates her and admits he would have noticed the trait if present during the engagement proposal.

Sylmar Olive Oil Guarantee Promises Purity at $1,000

The advertisement extols Sylmar as a brand of olive oil with a $1,000 purity guarantee. It claims absolute purity, produced in Los Angeles from olives grown in large groves, and offered in 75 cent and $1.00 bottles in La Crosse with the seller holding the agency.

Los Angeles California la Crosse

Steamer La Crosse Sails to St Paul with Passengers

The steamer La Crosse departs La Crosse on Wednesday the 29th at 9 a m for passengers and freight to St Paul. It will stop at towns along the route in a few days and serve meals. Eight state rooms available under CAPT. H C WILCOX.

la Crosse St. Paul H. C. Wilcox

Prest on man arrested for alleged embezzlement

Charles J. Kruppenbacher of Preston Minnesota was arrested by local authorities on embezzlement charges. He allegedly sold stock for Great North Copper of St Paul totaling 1400 dollars and failed to remit the funds. He was located in La Crosse on an extended spree and returned to Preston by Sheriff Blexrud.

Charles J. Kruppenbacher Preston Minn Great North Copper Company St. Paul la Crosse Kruppenbacher Blexrud

Night fishing torch ban enforced by game warden

The article states it is illegal to spear fish at night using a torch and that the law applies to all fish in all seasons. Game Warden Kingsley warns of strict future enforcement. The piece adds a sharp remark about lengthy talks.

Kingsley

Miss Laurgaard and Mr Shaller Wed at German Lutheran Parsonage

Miss Mable Laurgaard and Mr William Shaller married last evening at 7 20 o clock in the German Lutheran parsonage Rev Gamm officiating A reception and dinner followed at the bride’s parents home 408 North Fourteenth street Only relatives and a few intimate friends attended the repast with seating for 20 The couple depart for Minneapolis then proceed to Chinook and on to Okanogan Washington where Mr Shaller will start his business Mrs Shaller attends to a broad circle of La Crosse friends.

Bank of the Woodmen of the World Union Hall State Barbers’ Board Michael Carlen North Third Street Frank Wenzel G. Frisch South Eighth Street Miss Laurgaard MR. Shaller Mable Laurgaard William Shaller West Avenue South Gamm O. Laurgaard North Fourteenth Street Mathilda Shaller Rennebohm Shaller Burlington Minneapolis West Chinook Okanogan Washington

Play Will Be Great Success At Local Variety Night

Universalist young people rehearse the comedy Single Skale Beginment with directors Mr and Mrs Villard guiding local talent. The funny act promises side splitting situations and will be staged at the YMCA hall on Thursday evening amid strong audience interest.

Villard

Mme Gadski to perform in May season treat

The coming appearance of Mme Gadski excites music and art lovers. The German star, famed for Mozart interpretations, will perform in our city on May 14 under Carl Noelke’s management, a rare visit from an artist who divides time between continents.

Mme. Gadski Germany Figaro Mozart Gadski Carl Noelke

First Marriage Under New Rule

Miss Victoria B Buchan wed Charles Spencer at St Marys church with Rev Dean White officiating. It is the first marriage under new regulations effective Easter Sunday requiring a signed written engagement by the couple and two witnesses as a non binding ecclesiastical promise.

Victoria B. Buchan Charles Spencer St. Mary’s Church Dean White

Rota's Sons of Rest Take 4-2 Win Over Vote-Berger

In a lively Sunday morning game Rota's Sons of Rest edged Vote-Berger 4 to 2. Irvine fanned 12 for the Sons of Rest.

Rota Sons of Rest Vote-Berger Irvine

State Fire Marshal Bulletin Warns Large Property Losses

State Fire Marshal T. M. Purtell issues bulletin highlighting the enormous amount of property at risk and urging heightened fire safety measures and vigilance across districts.

T. M. Purtell

Cooking Classes for Boys Rise in English Education

A late educational movement in England promotes cooking classes for boys as part of a broader effort to diversify practical skills taught to youths. The emphasis shifts from traditional academics to hands on training in domestic arts and practical life.

England

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