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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
5
La Crosse Grain Co Incorporated is formed in Madison with $100,000 capital stock. It succeeds the W. H. Pierce Elevator Co as the outgrowth of the S. Y. Hyde Elevator Co. Mr Pierce retires, offices stay in La Crosse, and elevators will operate in Southern Minnesota.
Record of winners at the thirteenth annual Winona grocers picnic with prizes in many contests. Rosebuds beat Win golds in the ladies softball game and numerous children and clerks earned prizes or grocers goods before departing the park. Winners include Harris Brothers Winona in tug of war and Irene Krenz Winona in the girls 190 feet return race.
State Superintendent Co P Cary has apportioned 126000 in state aid to about 500 graded schools. About twenty failed to report or meet regulations and receive a share, with first class at 300 and second class at 200. towns Campb ell Arcadia Geroma West Salem included.
Oliver J. Ash returns from Y M C A summer school in Lake Geneva. A A Bentley travels to North Dakota for business. Jake Pedesky on week long camping vacation near Brownsville. Dr Will Powell focuses on diseases of women. Phyliss Wheldon visits Bangor. Agnes Lund of Omaha visits Bertha Lawrence. 35 cent family excursion to Lansing on steamer Rutledge from La Crosse with 9 30 a m departure and 7 30 p m return including a three hour stop. Jack Wilds and George Block back from Winona. Annie Kechts of Winona visits La Crosse. Gateway City Transfer advertises carriage service. Etta Welch visiting Winona. Mrs William Pfaffin and Mrs C A Tracy host ladies society at German M E church. Dr George Powell listed as consulting physician and surgeon. F J Ruland of Mindoro on business in city. P J Gammell of Spring Grove visiting friends. Margaret and Katherine Tweed of Ferryville guests in La Crosse. Mrs A Wahgstad of Spring Grove guest in La Crosse. F J Ratuff of Cashton calls on business acquaintances. W P Hotton of Spring Valley returns home after business in the city.
About thirty Muskogee and other Oklahoma business men will travel on the steamer City of Muskogee up the Mississippi River to promote the state and its opportunities. They will stop at La Crosse and other river cities, distributing literature about the towns they represent.
Will F. Griffin formerly with La Crosse then Milwaukee Sentinel wed Saturday to Mrs. Elizabeth Encey at the bride's Milwaukee home 1110 Wells street. They left afterward for Seattle to make their home. Mrs. Griffin worked as a clerk in the Milwaukee post office money department and is well known in the city.
Charles Huber ex mayor Alma Herman Schwark and William Krause of Buffalo City face dynamiting fish charges. Don Fad ward and Guy Ludwig of Minnieska arraigned before Judge Brind ley. They pleaded not guilty and case adjourned to August 17. Deputy Richtman brought them to Fountain City by launch. The offense alleged in Belvidere slough.
Twenty young people spent Sunday at Rice Lake enjoying riding and games. A ball game featuring pitcher O Peterson and batter G Jacobson drew a large campers crowd and ended with Peterson Weismann as the battery for the winning team. Evening boat ride followed by dancing at the Bowery. Attendees include Frances Coady Meta Beyers Bertha Findeisen Agnes Long Florence Branson Mettie Delphenich Alice Fries Ida Sexel Dorothy Stork T Dugan J Weisman A Fries O Peterson H Driscoll J McHenry J Weissenberger F Raegen G Jacobson C Hallem.
Miss Laura Krenz hosted a Saturday evening gathering at 1504 Winnebago street with games and a guessing contest. Prizes went to Marie Lehman and Joe Solier. a refreshment circle followed as a list of attendees, including Alta Johnson and Mary Hynitz, was noted.
Monday Mr. Wilburt Irwin took a party of friends in his car to Hokah where they spent a delightful day. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Overstreet, Miss Pearl Overstreet and Mrs. McLachlin of St. Louis, and several Burroughs couples along with Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Joyce Hogan.
Mrs. F A Holbrook and Mrs. C A Olberg were entertained by Mrs. Fanny Pooler at Idle Hour cottage Rice Lake. Mr and Mrs John Salter hosted a group of friends at Ferndale yesterday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Charles Elmore and Mr Alex Hyslop returned yesterday after a motor trip to Black River Falls and surrounding country. Miss Lillian Elmore, recently in Chicago for summer school, came back last evening and visits Mrs Levi Withee. A separate group including E T Mueller C B Miller William Loening Mick Haerter F R Hickish and Gus A Kellar took a trip to Wabasha aboard the steamer La Crosse and plans to return tomorrow.
E. H. Cleveland of Trempealeau visits the city to do dental work and explains that heavy talking about his barn roof contributed to a hot spell. He notes corn leaves curling and urges rain for farmers. He also comments on a Christian Scientist’s rattlesnake cure notion and ends the day visiting old friends.
Northwestern road crop report notes rust limited to leaves with no serious stalk damage. Wheat harvest broad in Jim River valley with 75 percent mature. weather now favorable for further maturation and high yields despite light rust in South Dakota regions.
The hearing of the claim against the estate of Nathan Stearns was postponed again to Thursday morning Aug. 13. A proverb about climbing the ladder of fame is noted.
The Curlew fisheries steamer will secure fish art while clam experts conduct propaganda work from a launch. George Mossholder of the north side is contracted to transport them between locations.
Woolley and Hanson completed brick paving on Fifth street and Vine street and expect to open the thoroughfares within a few days. The Mississippi river wagon bridge granted free passage to Winona Grocers' association delegates with badges. Dr. Bek and family left for Houston, Minn., to visit Dr. Fisher and will return to La Crosse before heading home to Indianapolis.
The 12 year old daughter of Mrs. William Cassidy of 184 E Poria Street Chicago was abducted last Thursday by a man thought to be F J Blair alias Charles B Hadley. She was returned to her home as mysteriously as she was taken away.
In 1902 Rah Fuller of San Francisco is tied to a nationwide abduction case gripping Chicago and the northwest. Veronica Cassidy replied to a want ad leading to her fate as detectives pursue Hadley Blair, whose similar appearance raises national concern amid a broad campaign for the suspect’s capture.
Keeler, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh District, had his papers forwarded to Madison and were accepted there, allowing his name on the primary ballot. Esch gains an opponent in November. Konkel of Superior lacked required petitions and is not on the ballot. Secretary Frear urges amending the primary law to let party committees fill ballot positions when filing errors occur.
An expert at a motors event predicts alcohol will fuel future engines while a participant worries about its effects on running gear and a driver’s steadiness. The remarks underscore concerns about safety and performance in early automotive debates.
A railroad telegraph operator reports six to eight years of daily Grape-Nuts usage improving work capacity and mental steadiness. He credits reduced meat intake and fruit plus Grape-Nuts as the cereal base, noting easier, more efficient brain work and recommending it to others in brainy jobs. The ad ends with a standard “There’s a Reason” claim from Postum Company.
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