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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
5
Saturday afternoon services at 2 30 at the residence of W W Cargill for Mrs E Slowell conducted by Rev Thomas with many friends attending. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mrs J S Cargill and Mrs D B Cargill of Minneapolis. Pallbearers listed: J G Moore Dr G MacMillan C D Malu George Ty win Myton Savage Dr J A Rewles.
A group of about thirty men led by John Ort Emil Ruprecht and Andrew Gilbertson left on an all day fishing trip after breaking their boat at Otte Iuuneh Sunday Judge Kleeber returned from Trout Falls reporting a 45 trout catch Ferdinand Goede and Miss Minnie Sele were granted a license to wed Goede a conductor on the local carine
Anglers report a highly successful Sunday with large strings of crappies bass and other varieties. The season is described as the best in years with many returning from local haunts with substantial catches. A local exchange jokes about fortune and building inspectors.
Local notes list a moonlight trip on the Steamer J. S. J. Sweeney and others visit La Crosse. Misses Husse Moe and Leijta Anderson travel to cities. several residents return from trips. Yeomen host ice cream social on Aug 12. fall Keefe Business College opens Sept 1 1908. Attendance details and fares noted.
A reader questions gun control proposals favored by The Tribune, arguing that the Second Amendment protects keeping and bearing arms. He cautions against licensing and urges consideration of constitutional rights, noting potential enforcement across jurisdictions and the risk of differing legal standards.
A gavel of social notes records a Traer hosted dance at Glennida cottage in Mormon Coulee with about thirty five guests, Kreute's orchestra providing music under lanterns, and a moonlit scene. Other items include fishing at Broken Gin, launch party for Miss Rudsing and Miss Vogel, coffee for Mrs Burgman, and assorted visits and travels of Mrs Webb, the Allens, Miss Aiken, and others.
Upper Main street shines with a new showroom at 625 Main as Reiman and Thordt unveil a remodeled interior and attractive display of ready to wear gowns and furs. The pair promise personal, attentive service and exclusive quality items with moderate prices appealing to modest purses.
Government offers rivermen retired from rafting a chance to enter federal service. An exam will be held September 1 in St. Louis for positions including master, pilot, mate, engineer, assistant engineer, and carpenter on the lighthouse tender.
Edward Cronon explains his long residence in La Crosse and recounts how he was unexpectedly elected county coroner. He says he did not seek the office but accepted after election and notes his predecessor faced many problems, leaving Cronon with ongoing issues.
Edward Cr C rnon a recounts dispute over pay and the district attorney’s opinions. He says the salary fix was unfair, harming his bid for a fourth term and spurring his candidacy despite opposition. He notes fifty four years in La Crosse and vows to run regardless.
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