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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
5
Since the last work on the Fifth and Cass streets site for the U S weather observatory, no word from Madison. It is thought title has been settled with the district attorney. With title settled the next step is to advertise for bids and start plans in September.
A large crowd enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Viroqua using W. W. Cargill's private car. Attendees included E. L. Mueller, G. Keller, Charles Miller, Adam Kroner, Fred Dittman, P. Newburg, J. Ruplin, F. Ruplin, C. Kurtenacker, F. Hickisch, L. Zeisler, J. Hettinger, F. Schwalbe, F. Techmer, William Luening, G. Waringer, H. Runge, N. Haerter, Mrs. William Hoeft of Chicago, Harry Heft, and several Misses.
An advertisement extols Ruplin’s Milk Bread as the only bread in La Crosse praised nationwide. It claims the bread is clean, best, eaten in all homes, and even guarantees long life, inviting readers to visit Ruplin’s bakery to taste the product.
James Lewis known as Banjo Jim, claimed 112 years old, recalls antebellum era in Fairmont West Virginia. A former slave born in Wheeling, he travels by road and train, dislikes cold weather, and recalls George Washington as a contemporary. He enjoys whisky and beer cocktails, and once sheltered in a county almshouse during winter.
La Crosse lost 3 to 1 to Brookings, with Bubser for La Crosse allowing eight hits and Bywell for Brookings dominating on four hits. Umpire Bobby Brush favored the visitors as Brookings scored in the fifth and two more in the sixth to take control.
Local items report visits by J F Maybie wife and daughter to Ames and other residents. Ads promote Foley’s Kidney Cure with testimonials, Keefe Business College and Conservatory of Music openings on Sept 4 1906, and steamer J S Augoth moonlight rides with schedules. Community notices include dental and medical services and shopping notes.
We extend our sincere thanks to neighbors friends and relatives who helped during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev H J Untraut Rev Beyer and sisters of St Francis hospital. A N Hammes and children.
One of C Jorgenson’s sons at 1008 Charles street narrowly escaped serious injury while delivering milk when his horse bolted after a passing wheel. He was thrown against a curbstone, suffering a deep forehead gash. He received several stitches and was taken home. skull fracture was initially feared.
Next Sunday the Rev H D Zimmerman of Warrens Wisconsin will address the congregation of the Tabernacle Baptist church at Clinton and Avon streets. His wife, a well known soloist, will render several selections during the day's services.
Grand Rapids photographer J. O. Hebert visited the Clements studio at 806 Caledonia street to close a deal for the gallery. Hebert has thirty years in photography, twenty six of which were in Grand Rapids, while Clements will stay a few more days before returning to Chicago.
North side notes record visits and new arrivals including Frank Thurlow of Milwaukee as guest of relatives and friends, QO Babcock of Tomahawk visiting, William Schuler taking a job at Farnham parlors on Mall street, J A Farnham returning home, Carl Bauch and wife welcoming a baby boy, John Kaiser arriving from Minneapolis, Winnie Evans visiting from Racine, Mrs. P W Mahoney and son visiting Great Falls Montana, Henry Gohres and Peter Ruud returning from a bass fishing trip with good results.
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