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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
4
A fire at George Sadie's barn on the North side started by a dropped cigarette. The horse suffered severe burns to head and neck but is expected to survive after local treatment. Loss estimated at $50 as fire hose across the track halted streetcars for about 30 minutes before the blaze was extinguished.
A party from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Eagles and families rode a Burlington special yesterday at 9 am. The train stopped at Grand Crossing for engine and crew changes and to view Mississippi Valley scenery. Nearly 1000 people traveled toward Seattle for the order’s national convention opening August 9.
A freight engine whistle stuck on a railroad bridge caused curiosity as the whistle screamed for nearly three hours. The engine was moved back to the roundhouse, which was full, necessitating continued steam to enter the house and complete repairs.
Will Hurley returns from Brownsville visit while Herbert Tefit heads to Davenport for vacation. Mrs J A Reburn and children visit in Lansing and New Albia Iowa. Mrs N E B Sautelle of Minneapolis visits North side. Francis McGrath, once seriously ill, now able to be out. Carrie Fullerton returns home to West Salem after visiting Evelyn Huntly. Rose Rohrer departs for North Dakota for a new position. Mrs Swanson and daughter of Davenport visit Carl Swanson. Mrs John Cassidy and children guests of Mrs Cassidy's sister in Zion City. Mrs Otto Granke and daughter Marilla visit Lansing friends.
A local church directory lists services at multiple congregations. Included are Norwegian Lutheran Corner Charlies and Sill streets led by Rev. E O Vik and North Presbyterian Corner Logan and Avon streets with Rev. A A Randall. German Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel on Avon and St Paul streets led by Rev C M Thurow. Scandinavian Baptist at Charlies and Logan with Rev Iver Larson. Caledonia Street M E with Albert L Wood. Bethel Norwegian Church at Sill and George with O L Christensen. Latter Day Saints at 1510 Avon Street. Trinity Lutheran on Avon with Rev T T Haverstad. Tabernacle Baptist at Clinton and Avon with Leslie Lee Sanders. Norwegian Methodist at Berlin and Sill with Rev Eliot Hanson. Second German Methodist at Berlin and Clinton with W P Schlein. Service times vary from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and evenings.
Referee in Bankruptcy Alfred Harrison this morning discharged W. H. Reynolds of Tomah and Lorenz Kensalle of Stanley Wisconsin from bankruptcy. Reynolds, a grocer, filed months ago. Kensalle, a druggist, signed in bankruptcy about a year ago.
Miss Ella Larson of Holmen is visiting at the home of Christ Larson. Her trip brings a short social note about local acquaintances and family ties in the community.
La Crosse Retail Grocers Association prepares for its annual picnic at Dakota Park next Wednesday with two boat trips from the levee at 9 30 am and 12 45 pm The event features athletic events speeches and a large slate of committees led by James B Murray and Harry Taggart Tickets and badges are being printed for excursionists Committees include arrangements refreshments music games and reception selections
Rev Sanders left today for Grand Rapids where he will preach in the Baptist church Sunday. He is sore from yesterday's fall but suffered no serious injuries despite early reports.
A Hahn's grocery delivery wagon ran away last evening at about 6 30 injuring one horse. The team started on French Island and dashed to the barn behind the Mill street store. The wagon was nearly demolished and the horse was unable to be driven today.
Acting Judge E C Raymond yesterday awarded Albert Niggli $14 in the case against Charles Vanne for rent due. The ruling resolves the dispute with the plaintiff receiving the full amount sought.
Court reporter Alfred Harrison will leave next week for Ontario for three weeks. He will be joined by Mrs Harrison and Miss Miriam Harrison at Grand Haven Michigan.
Miss Florence and Leo Simming have returned from a month long visit in Lansing.
The Wisconsin State Commission on Gas and Standards publishes a comprehensive set of meters and service rules. It covers meter accuracy, testing frequency, consumer tests, recording requirements, testing fees, gas heating values, pressure limits, sulfur content, and electric meter standards with annual testing, load tests, and public records, plus consumer notices and interruption reporting.
A Saengerfest association finance committee meeting this afternoon will settle final financial matters. Bills will be reviewed and the association’s exact deficit assessed. President Doerflinger warned the guarantee fund will be taxed to cover the shortfall and a plan for raising funds will be decided.
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