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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

5

Mis of couples and visitors in Dresbach Minnesota

News brief from Dresbach Minnesota notes visitors and residents. Nicolson North Dakota couple Mr and Mrs J R Baker visit relatives. Miss Nellie Johnston and Mr Claude Smith wed in La Crescent with Rev John Dolle officiating. Several residents travel, work and illness updates plus a local paper hanger F Drexel job mention.

J. R. Baker Nicholson N. D Nellie Johnston Claude Smith Lanes Valley la Crescent Minn John Dolle Wm. Sinclair Brainerd Baker and Johnson N. W Lizzie Gaskill Garret Humfeld Ben Stienstra Montana E. A. Horner la Crosse M. Morrisey Minnesota City R. H. Dickson Ted Widmaye Edinburgh

Personal notices and local visits in La Crosse

A column of personal items, visits, and itineraries from La Crosse and nearby towns. Names include Dr Will Powell, Mrs Jas A Brown, A J Latto twins born April 28, and many locals such as M L Roberts, N H Rank, William Muller, J M Wolf, O N Thundale, C C Carrier, L C Perkins, R F Jordan, William Born, T J Martin, C S Bassy, Charles Edwards, N E Trance, P Schmauker, J O Paulson, D E McLillan, C White, and J W Palmer with various travel or business notes. A rummage sale is planned at Grace Chapel Mission.

Will Powell Jas. A. Brown Missoula Mont la Crosse C. Steineger Ferry Street A. J. Latto M. L. Roberts Caledonia N. H. Rank Spring Grove Grace Chapel Mission 16Th Pine Streets R. F. Jordan New Albia William Born Fond du Lac T. J. Martin Viroqua C. S. Bassy Winona Charles Edwards Reedsburg N. E. Trance Plattville George Powell P. Schmauker McGregor J. O. Paulson Sparta E. Sachler D. E. McLillan Bowbell Ok C. White Mabel J. W. Palmer Minneapolis T. J. Howard National Bank of Minneapolis

Senator Bird to Deliver Memorial Day Oration

Memorial day observances are underway in Sauk County with State Senator H. P. Bird of Wau saukee set to deliver the memorial address on Gettysburg. Committees from Von Colwell, McKinley, and Spanish War veterans are preparing a program for a meeting in a few days, with exercises at Fourth Street park if it rains.

H. P. Bird Wausaukee South Side von Colwell George D. Wright B. F. Bryant J. M. Holley McKinley Henry Wilsey G. D. Phillips M. Seivert John Swan A. B. Chandler Albert Iverson Fourth Street Park

Pioneer’s Harrowing Ride After Wagon Horse Escape

Ger ben Jarinska of Tophar homesteads suffered a broken leg when kicked by a horse. Neighbors loaded him into a wagon for a 25 mile ride to Philip for medical help. During the trip the team bolted, tossing him about in the wagon for over a mile before the horses broke loose. He waited alone for hours until a new team could finish the journey to the doctor and surgical aid.

Jarinska

Beachy Critiques Rival Airship in New York Speech

Lincoln Beachy, famed aeronaut, denounces a rival airship in New York as a dangerous contrivance. He compares it to a careless barber mishap, recounting a South Bend barber who wounded patrons and laughed, while a customer tests if his mouth would leak water after the shave.

Lincoln Beachy New York Mr. Beachy South Bend Washington Star

Do You Like Bananas Bishop Coleman Banter

A humorous anecdote from Lippincott’s recounts Bishop Coleman of Delaware, aged and somewhat deaf, at a banquet. A young lady asks if he likes bananas, prompting a delayed reply as he confesses a preference for the old fashioned nightgown.

City News Aged Inmate Dies at County Poor Farm

Sam Chase died at the county poor farm Tuesday morning at age 86 after three years there and long declining health. He is survived by a Trempealeau brother Frank Chase and several children in Oregon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the poor farm. Uniforms The Uniform Rank of Woodmen of the World have received uniforms and will wear them tomorrow evening. Aide Society The Ladies Aid of Westminster Presbyterian Church will meet next Friday afternoon at Mrs. Caroline Wagner's home, 1228 South Sixteenth Street.

Sam Chase Frank Chase Trempealeau Oregon AID Society Ladies’ Aid Society The Westminster Presbyterian Church Caroline Wagner South Sixteenth Street

Shayler Preaches Spiritually at Christ Church Mission

Rev. E V Shayler spoke at Christ Church during a mission service, urging transformation through the mind and the will of God. He led a three part program with hymns, a sermon on Romans 12 2, and a Q A session. Morning services are at 10 and evenings at 7 45 except Saturday. He noted no collection will be taken.

Moller Christchurch Shayler Christ Christ Church E. V. Shayler

Wisconsin May term criminal calendar list

The May term calendar shows cases including burglary charges against James Howard John Polinode Charles Lowry and Sam White Archie Forbes Frank Voss and Albert Shimshek. Other cases include conversions of logs embezzlement desertion and non support and assaults with battery plus a wine room conduct violation and a vagrancy charge.

State of Wisconsin James Howard John Polinodo Charles Lowry Fred Craig William Grossbach Robert Tyler Harry N. Blackburn

Phone heads go to convention at Eau Claire

F L Shuman manager of the local Bell Telephone office led the delegation to a district convention in Eau Claire starting tomorrow. Accompanying him were Rose Clifford chief operator S A Aswumb wire chief and Charles Robinson city foreman. Milwaukee officials including Alonzo Burt and H C Seymour will attend. A sub licensed companies convention will also be held. The aim is to foster better acquaintance between employers and department heads.

F. L. Shuman Bell Telephone Company Eau Claire Shuman Mr. Shuman

Singin Skule Beginment at Y M C A in La Crosse

Preparations near completion for a large home talent show titled Singin Skule Beginment at the Y M C A hall in La Crosse. The Universalist young people present a lively program with strong cast members and abundant musical numbers.

la Crosse Universalist Sid Cucumberseed F. A. Viets Jed Spoopendyke E. L. Spicer Lem Hawkins J. S&s. Lowe Abner Hayseed Wm. Torrance Jim Wheatstraw Bill Slocumb William Batchelder Calvin Stickfast I. H. Moulton Jake Duckfoot O. J. Sorrenson Bud Rhubarb Fred Goddard

Schlatter Leaves Brewers for McKeesport Club

Ed Schlatter of Toledo, the Brewers’ initial sacker, was sold today to the McKeesport club in the O. and P. league. Schlatter will report to McKeesport at the end of the Brewers’ series here.

Schlatter Brewers Toledo Ed Schlatter McKeesport

Then Mr Boxley Measured By His Meanness

In a clipped exchange, the minister and his wife discuss generosity and true measure. The minister concludes Boxley’s giving was not by means but by his moral stinginess, reflecting a moral vignette in a Catholic Standard and Times column.

Traveling Taft and Moving Pictures

A humorous note from Harper's Weekly on Taft gaining moving pictures while Gumbusta laments the lack of a nonmoving portrait, reflecting contemporaries’ amusement with film and presidential imagery.

Taft Harper’s Weekly

Irvine's Ear Studs and Jewelry Stock Before Sale

Irvine's offers coral turquoise pearls and opals in solid gold settings priced from 2.00 to 5.00. Buy now and save 1-3 on purchases. Largest stock of newest goods available.

North Presbyterian church C E society names new officers

The Christian Endeavor society of the North Presbyterian church held their regular business meeting on Friday evening in the church parlors. Officers chosen for the coming year include President Elsie Groezinger Vice President Pearl M Laughlin Treasurer Ida V Bayer Recording secretary Ethel M Herrington Corresponding secretary Agnes Webster Organist Pearl M Laughlin and Junior superintendent Miss M S Jessup.

Christian Endeavor Society of the North Presbyterian Church Elsie Groezinger Pearl M. Laughlin Ida V. Bayer Ethel M. Herrington Agnes Webster M. S. Jessup

Doerflinger Store Hosts Spring Pop Lar Dance

The Doerflinger store employer announces another pop lar dance at Woodman hall on Thursday evening April 30. Kreutz orchestra provides the music and street cars will be waiting at the end to bring attendees to all parts of the city.

Doerflinger Woodman Hall Kreutz’ Orchestra

Health Talk Postponed for May First at Caledonia Church

The health talk for the Ladies' Aid society by Miss Cecelia Maloney, a health specialist, originally slated for last Friday, is rescheduled to Friday afternoon May 1 at the Caledonia Street M E church.

Caledonia Street M. E Ladies’ Aid Society Cecelia Maloney

Dutch Lunch Farewell Party for Bay City Bound Guests

About twenty five guests were entertained by Mrs F D Miller and Mrs Begloff at the Miller home 322 North Seventh Street. The event served as a farewell as the Begloffs plan to move to Bay City Michigan. Prizes in 500 were awarded: Miss Nina Frame first for ladies Mrs Moytes second for ladies Dr Holmes first for gentlemen Mr Frio second for gentlemen. At midnight.

F. D. Miller Begloff Dr. Holmes Mr. Frio2s

Dutch Lunch With Green Onion Decor Prizes

A Dutch themed luncheon featured tables adorned with green onions and place cards shaped like wooden shoes. Prizes included steins and Dutch pipes, and the afternoon event was described as very enjoyable.

Bell-Hop Charged With Hotel Robbery

Leon Thomas a former bellboy at the Stoddard was arrested in Winona on a charge of stealing a suit of clothes and $1.50 in cash from hotel employees. He was captured after spending the day in La Crosse while local police sought him, with the alleged robbery occurring on the night of April 18 before he vanished and later returned to Mil waukee and then Winona.

Leon Thomas Stoddard Winona Thomas la Crosse Milwaukee

Suspect Apprehended While Wearing Stolen Garment Suit

Police in the city arrested a suspect matching the description of a stolen garment. He was found wearing a suit that conformed to the reported attire, leading to the arrest.

The Child Father to the Man

A Success Magazine passage on Theodore Roosevelt recounts his childhood remark about looking after his mother and praying for his father. The anecdote highlights Roosevelt’s early inclination toward concern for family and hints at later leadership tendencies.

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John C. Burns Fruit House Pryor Main Street Wm. Franz Tas Wade Cail Mme. B. Soule Main .J E. A. Rohr State St Dresbach, Minn Senator Bird City News Society Ney Samantha Ann Melodunest Lark Smith Trilby O’farrell Hazel Ruplin Alvirey Slimmins Edith Pry Clementina Hanks Bernice Barber Sis Fiddledee Neva West Luella Brickabrack Helen Bailey Lorella Everlove Agnes Berg Sophrena Flimkins Lillian Torrance Jemimey Larkins Alice Pryor Angelina Turveydrop Hilda Gillemeister Romeo Shakespeare Eugene Luening Hezekiah Rumples William Torrance, Jr Tommy Doodle Carl Jungbluth Yellow W. T. Irvine Irvine Dancing Success Magazine Ssaengerfest Fund Kreutz Alma Hosley A. P. Thomas Joseph Kreutz Basso
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