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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
3
Nearly four dollars per person raised. The relief committee met to finalize the tornado fund totaling 3,984.80 with 914.15 from the city and 3,070.50 from the county. A general committee will distribute the money, but no specific plan has been set.
The David Swain built by D B Swain of Stillwater Minnesota sails for Keokuk to enter the Keokuk Quincy line against Captain Blair s Silver Crescent. The 148 by 28 foot side wheeler carries a 15 mph speed, dining room for 24, a ladies cabin, a mahogany dancing floor, 16 second deck berths and 12 Texas rooms priced at 32000. Swain operates three boats on Illinois River and Rock Island Clinton service previously selling Verne Swain to Captain Streckfus.
Senator La Follette will deliver an address here on August 20 in support of Irvine L. Lenroot. The announcement was received Saturday and confirms the event details and political backing.
Mrs. B. M. Olmstead hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her mother. The celebration included many presents from her son B. M. Olmstead and her grandson Vern Ackley of Omaha.
A teacher testifies that a light breakfast of hot Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream improved digestion, reduced indigestion and nervous strain, and aided a ten pound weight gain. The claim, attributed to Postum Co. from Battle Creek, Mich, promotes their product and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
Large notices sent by the government to post offices warn: Do not spit on the May spread disease. The frames display the warning in bold letters, reflecting public health caution.
The announcements specify that the notices should be hung in prominent places within the buildings to inform occupants and staff of the relevant information or actions required.
B E Edwards, who looked at starting a car line in Mankato, has returned home with no definite plan. Chris Mars of Cashton is receiving treatment at Lutheran hospital.
P. H. Berg of Rushford Minnesota married Michel Solberg on Tuesday July 31 at the bride s aunt Mrs M Anderson s home in Winona Minnesota. A small gathering of relatives attended. After dinner the couple traveled to Chicago then returned to their home at 1423 Ferry Street. Berg a railroad man was born and raised in Rushford.
The bride Miss Mabel Solberg, born in La Crosse and longtime resident, worked as a cashier for A. F. Reitzel and was a popular society figure. They will be at home after August 16.
The body of Elder Aaron W. Jackson a 21 year old Mormon teacher who drowned in Black River while bathing was sent yesterday to Ogden Utah. Rev German E Ellsworth president of the northern states district in Chicago attended the services before the remains were shipped.
J O Hebert of Grand Rapids will come to Caledonia street to take charge of the studio as J J Clements closes his deal and returns to Chicago after finishing business here.
Red Wing fears the Diamond Jo steamers may drop the city from the schedule after a confrontation involving Captain Morris Killeen of the Sidney. Clark posted $300 bail for Killeen’s October court appearance as a disputed assault claim against W Goodwin. Captain Killeen asserts provocation, while Diamond Jo’s John Killeen, superintendent and captain’s father, eyes pulling Red Wing from service to pressure a resolution.
Leahy catcher for the Calumet Northern Copper County league club and former University of Wisconsin baseball captain is seriously ill with malaria fever. He will likely be taken to Marshfield Wisconsin. Leahy was suspended indefinitely by Calumet for insubordination.
Two delegates will be sent to the Upper Mississippi River Improvement convention in Minneapolis on October 9 and 10. Mayor Torrance will appoint the delegates.
Crews started capping the cenreft curb today at the corner of Bragan and Caledonia streets to lay brick pavement. The project progresses south to St James Street with Wooley & Hanson handling the contract.
Mrs Theresa Hammes of 923 Adams Street wife of grocer A H Hammes died at St Francis Hospital after a week illness. She was born in Bavaria and lived in this country since childhood. Survived by three children. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church Tuesday at 9 with Rev H J Untrant officiating. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
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