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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1907

Page

4

Nearby Cities Towns and Farms Near Lakeside Campers

Mrs Henry Hirshheimer of Muskegon Michigan visits brothers P E Steves Hokah and J I Steves West La Crosse. Hayes and Evans families left for La Crosse after a month camping. Campers at Conn Cottage Uneeda Rest Camp include a Caledonia Winona and Salem NH party led by Mrs J M Palen with chaperone Mae McMillan Ida Steensrud Minnie Lohse Hazel Emery and others.

Henry Hirshheimer Muskegon Mich P. E. Steves Hokah J. I. Steves West la Crosse Hayes Mae McMillan Ida $Teenstrup Minnie Lohse Hazel Emery Messrs D. Cc. Meris F. F. Palen C. N. Palen J. P. Smith J. L. Tomasek Wm. Thomas Eugene Thomas Arthur Thomas Martha Ella Thomas Steves Idlewild

Local social notes from Enderline and neighbors

Mrs Fred S Rarick and her young daughter visit her parents Mr and Mrs Thos For rest at Enderline N D. Carl Ekerer and A P Fuller drive and travel to La Crosse and North Bend to visit. An ice cream social at Mindora Aug 2 benefits Mr McMannak of Melrose. Ice cream supper at Mrs French home to aid local baseball. Mesdames Puller For rest Forrest and son Dana attend Mrs F Forrest. Cuthbert Tracy and Bettina Ericson visit Mr James Forrest family and enjoy phonograph evening. Mrs Eugene Odekirk and Mrs Grace Bemis visit La Crosse. Miss Mary Webb visits the Bright family at Ban Gana Lodge Lakeside Park. Dr J W Mintiner of Minneapolis...

Fred S. Rarick Enderline N. D Thos. Forrest Carl Ekerer la Crosse A. P. Fuller North Bend Rev. Murphy Mindora McMannak Melrose French A. P. Puller A. Forrest M. Forrest Dana F. Forrest Cuthbert Tracy Bettina Ericson James Forrest Eugene Odekirk Grace Bemis Mary Webb W. A. Bright and Ban Gana Lodge Lakeside Park J. W. Mintiner Minneapolis

Cistern Work Nears Finish Amid Fresh Snow Forecasts

Work on the cistern is nearly complete and pipe laying progresses well but snow storms may delay the water plant. Barney Olson who held the well contract left town for a 1200 foot well in Washington government job. Andrew Eldowney is in a poor state with little hope of recovery. Sunday a Bangor horse owner’s animal frightened by a car jumped onto an iron post near the Farmers' store. Viets steered the machine into a wagon near Kirmie's blacksmith shop. no serious harm. Regna Hendrickson visits her parents here during vacation and has a promotion at the Phoenix Indian reservation. Berry shipments bring high prices as canning season slows locally. Herman Schneider plans a larger barn after losing the previous one in the storm. The Ladies' Mission Society of the

Barney Olson Washington Andrew ‘l cEldowney Wm. Deutrick Bangor Viets Kirmie Regna Hendrickson Phoenix Indian Reservation Herman Schneider The Ladies’ Mission Society of the Rushford Minn Tribune la Crosse Power Company Winona Southeastern Viroqua Wis Michel Nordness Wnter Dickinson N. D Laura Matson Albert Lea W. W. Beers F. Tyler Chicago Mabel West

Presbyterian Social At Mrs Sparling Home

Presbyterian Church held a Saturday afternoon social at Mrs Mary Sparling residence drawing large attendance. Across the area oats show signs of a light crop while warm weather is needed to boost corn yields. L P Gilfillan rehabbing after a fall from a barrel at Farmers' store. Dentist Waite resumes practice after attending the Minneapolis Dentists' convention.

Presbyterian Church Mary Sparling L. P. Gilfillan Farmers’ Store Dentist Waite Minneapolis

Local News Roundup From Town Highlights

Mrs. William Van Antwerp returns from Janesville after a brother’s death. Mrs. Ford comes back from Minnesota after news of her father’s death and heads to Tomah. Sparta band held an open air concert in the park with a large crowd. Miss Tress McWithy back from La Crosse to visit mother. Congregational church closed for a month. Rev. Pugh on vacation. Ruth Ford studying piano in Chicago and to resume organist duties Sept 1. Mrs. Harriett Meeker back from Tomah as Eastern Viain rep. Mr. Frank McDowell of Milwaukee visiting sister Mrs. Ella Newton. Miss Mabel Sheldon visiting Miss Loomas at state school. Mrs. William Forseman visiting Cedar Rapids. Mrs. W. N. Wells returned from Winona. Grace and Francis Stimpson leave for Milwaukee. Mrs. Mickelson and children visit in Viroqua with Mrs. Hazen. Mrs. Bremer and children visiting friends in Iowa.

William van Antwerp Janesville Ford Minnesota Tomah Sparta Band Tress McWithy la Crosse Congregational Church Rev. Pugh Ruth Ford Emil Leibling Chicago Harriett Meeker Eastern Viain Company Frank McDowell Milwaukee Ella Newton Mabel Sheldon Loomas William Forseman Cedar Rapids W. N. Wells Winona Grace Francis Stimpson Mickelson Viroqua Hazen Bremer Iowa

Richard Mansfield Near Death in Isolation at Ampersand

Richard Mansfield, once famed for Beau Brummel Baron Chevrial and Dr Jekyll, lies critically ill in a cottage in the North Woods at Ampersand Saranac Lake. Shattered in body and mind he recites his famed lines between coughs and clings to life as his wife and brother seek specialist care in Montreal and New York.

Saranac Lab N. Y Beau Brummel Baron Chevral Dr. Jekyll Richard Mansfield Ampersand Mansfield Montreal New York

Water shutoffs ordered for city delinquents

The Board of Public Works announced this morning that water will be turned off in homes of residents who have not paid water taxes. About 500 delinquents exist now, and a water famine could happen if payments are not received in the next few days.

Board of Public Works

Preacher Shot Down in Mount Vernon Ill Incident

James L. Williams formerly of Dahlgren Illinois was shot and killed on a dark side street in Mount Vernon Illinois last night about dark o'clock police reported the fatal shooting occurred near the street corner and authorities are investigating the motive and suspect details remain unclear.

Mount Vernon James L. Williams Dahlgren, Ill

Rushford Pushes Winona Trolley Line Plan

Rushford residents urge city council to back a La Crosse Water Power company trolley line proposed from Winona to Rushford. The venture could connect Rushford to rail hubs, boost trade, and spur population growth, despite concerns about competition with larger centers. Local items note a fatal train accident near Dickinson, N D, and various visits and incidents in Rushford.

Arrest of Former City Attorney Sparks Graft Allegations

Former city attorney faces arrest amid graft allegations. Authorities say the charges involve misused funds and possible influence peddling linked to city contracts. No further details available in the readable text.

Confesses Murder of Wausau Girl in Long Court Drama

Wausau Wis Aug 6 Sheriff Dana returned from Chicago with A B Fontaine once Green Bay city attorney indicted by grand jury. Charles E Gavin released on $500 bail amid graft trial fallout. Rudolph Fulweiler bound over for killing Jennie Riehle after confessing in detail a brutal June 30 crime near Stratford.

Fond DU Lac Wis Dana Chicago A. B. Fontaine Green Bay Charles E. Gavin Brown County A. L. Gray Fontaine Gray Grand Jury Gavin Wausau Rudolph Fulweiler Jennie Riehle Stratford Fulweiler O’connor Regner

Men Past Sixty in Danger Prostate and Kidney Trouble Warned

A 91 year old survivor, Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, reports dramatic relief after two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and kidney trouble. The ad warns that over sixty men commonly suffer urinary disorders and urges early treatment.

Foley Rodney Burnett Rockport O. T. Erhart

Whist Jibe Sparks Domestic Quip Over Card Play

A witty exchange revolves around a wife’s opinion on whist. The response echoes a sharp retort about her own method, highlighting a humorous domestic moment centered on card play.

Sierriz Elected at Wisconsin Catholic Societies Session

The Wisconsin Federation of Catholic societies closed its annual session in Burlington. Manitowoc will host next year. Officers elected: President Otto P. Sierriz Milwaukee First vice Walter Joyce Manitowoc Second vice Peter Moritz Racine Secretary Frank Vandekamp Milwaukee Treasurer F J Klein Burlington Directors N J Werner Kenosha Henry Grameling Milwaukee Judge G T Moeskes Appleton. Membership reported 20 000 up 4 000. Archbishop Messmer Milwaukee and Bishop Fox Green Bay spoke. Resolutions denounced socialism urged school inspectors condemned divorces opposed immoral posters supported Catholic clubs and clergyman instruction at the state university.

Burlington Wis Wisconsin Federation of Catholic Societies Manitowoc Otto P. Sierriz Milwaukee Walter Joyce Peter Moritz Racine Frank Vandekamp F. J. Klein N. J. Werner Kenosha Henry Grameling Udge G. T. Moeskes Appleton Archbishop Messmer Bishop Fox Green Bay

Five Milwaukee men nabbed in Kenosha robberies

State briefs report five more warrants issued in Kenosha for arrests of Milwaukee residents tied to robberies in Northwestern cars. Charles Hill, a Kenosha brakeman, was arrested again after a prior bond release. Conductor Charles Ritt of Milwaukee remains jailed amid rumors of an upcoming marriage.

Kenosha Wis Milwaukee Charles Hill Charles Ritt Racine Mary E. Judson L. H. Perkins Kansas City Perkins Judson Evansville L. T. Pullen George L. Pullen Superior Steel Corporation Viergusz and Millen Duluth Bay Spirit Lake Maulton Otto Guenther Mauston H. McEacheron Company Wausau Janesville Florence Dugan George Schumacher Aus ST. Madison Davidson State Fish Commission O. G. Mun

Kidney Cure Ad by O. T. Erhart

An old advertisement urges readers with kidney and bladder trouble to use Foley's Kidney Cure promising it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and warns of personal responsibility if not used. The message centers on a sponsor named O. T. Erhart touting the remedy.

Foley O. T. Erhart

Grand Duke of Hesse Noted for Embroidery Artistry

The grand duke of Hesse displays exceptional skill in embroidery with a striking arrangement of colors described as notably artistic.

Grand Duke of Hesse

A Dressmaker's Endorsement for Father John's Medicine

Miss Helen H. Manning of West Philadelphia, a dressmaker, reports a long standing cough cured by Father John's Medicine after reading about it in a Sunday school paper. She says the remedy made her well and strong, noting no alcohol or injurious drugs. The ad touts the product as a body builder with no harmful ingredients.

Helen H. Manning Aspen St West Philadelphia Father John

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