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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
4
The Board of Public Works announced it is too late to build a permanent bath on the north side this year. Temporary facilities will be used as the existing baths must be removed by September first, with no suitable location found for a new permanent bath. The water and site conditions hindered safe construction and repairs will take time, delaying full access for residents.
A prominent music professor and his wife recount in a letter that long hours caused exhaustion from coffee. After switching to Postum the husband’s headaches nerves and constipation improved and he stayed productive at work. They claim he never returned to coffee and now value Postum for family use.
The North Side Progressive league meets Wednesday evening with expected small attendance due to a grocers picnic. Main issue is relocating the Pope Motor Boat factory to La Crosse on the Mississippi river, the old Vote-Berger plant deemed too small for the project.
Irvine watch repair ad notes skilled work and no apprentices. Carrie Vogel leaves for Mankato after visit with Mrs. Dun nell. Misses Close and Evans return from Lansing IA. Mrs. Wickert back from La Crosse hospital after appendectomy. Ed Boyle party travels to Ortonville with Morrel family. Swanson family trips to Minneapolis. Birth announced at 1020 Mill Street a girl weighing 10 pounds. Harry Schneller visiting Milwaukee relatives. Marty Marshall ill with rheumatism. Lloyd Anderson improving after La Crosse hospital operation. Irvine camping at Rice Lake with Reisel and Emerson. Ladies Sewing Circle picnic at Myrick Park. Mrs. Kennedy and Livina visiting Genoa. Pittenger family camping at Rice Lake. Mrs. J H McCarthy moved home from St Francis hospital. Mrs Roeder seriously ill at 2226 George Street. Will Stevens visiting north side friends. Andrew Koobs calling on north side friends. Hugh Mallory returns from Rock Island soda fountain work.
Members of the Q Gun club report a successful tournament described as the best Wisconsin has seen this year. Exhausted from a big shoot last Thursday, they still praise the event and expect to hold a similar meet next year on the North Side. Scores listed include Patterson 64 75 and several shooters around mid-20s to 50s.
Miss Katharine Gedney arranges a Graham Taylor settlement project bringing about 20 Chicago children to Onalaska area for a country two week stay. Rail company transports the youths free of charge, marking their first visit to La Crosse.
In Madison City Iowa on August 19 a farmer M E Coons is jailed after his daughter accuses him of threats to kill if she spoke of his misdeeds and of harming neighbors stock. She also alleges he shot cattle and horses and hid wounds with plugs and hair to mask deaths.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on August 10 State Champion Fred R Pettit of the Kenosha club earned the trophy for the selected score after a 68. R P Canavagh of Kenosha was second with 69 while Frank W Jacobs of Madison, Chester D Barnes of Kenosha and A M Tourtellotte of La Crosse posted 70 71 and 72 respectively after more than 500 cards were audited.
Dr Jacob L Force of Minneapolis left the state prison Saturday afternoon with his brother to escort him home. He looks hale and hearty and said he would work for his brother. He is strong and physically able to work and has no plans for the future. He had not been able to adjust to country life and had no comment on his imprisonment. He appears better than when received about a year ago.
Sheriff served papers to Mrs. O Bunnell and daughter and to Dr Denniston secretary of the Episcopal vestry and C C Bowen contractor restraining trespassing on land between the church and Mrs Bunnell residence. Court order stems from a long title dispute over ownership of a central city land strip now claimed by both sides. Church has been cutting trees on the strip prompting the resident to sue.
The ad argues Van Camp's beans are superior to rival brands and home-made beans. It claims Michigan beans are hand-picked, only the whitest and plumpest are used, and whole vine-ripened tomatoes create superior sauce. It contrasts live steam baking with dry heat and asserts digestibility and gas reduction.
Police report that expert cracksmen have arrived in the state planning a campaign against banks post offices and businesses. Fall robberies are expected to rise as the crop and money in towns attract yeggmen, with South Dakota a favored field in prior years.
Prof Schubert of Local High School advocates a law to prevent teachers from using public schools as stepping stones to other business. He cites Crookston as example with many teachers leaving after a few years, harming youth through loss of experienced instruction. He notes near forty teachers last year, many left for other professions or marriage.
A steady tide of harvest hands pours into the state for weeks, with thousands of strangers distributed across communities. The crowding makes it easy for expert criminals to hide their identities and attract little attention.
Simeon Beedle 37, a prominent farmer near Truman Minnesota, died after a threshing machine broke through a shed platform and crushed him between the drive wheel and tender. His 10-year-old son aboard the tender shut off the steam, saving his father from instant death. He leaves a widow and six children.
In Winona Minnesota on August 10 a thief stole 80 dollars from Mrs. Koch of Fountain City and took a note for 2000 dollars. The note was later returned through a screen door opening. The burglary occurred while Mrs. Koch was away.
Breckenridge Minnesota August 10 The James jewelry store display window was broken early Friday morning and a small diamond ring and a watch were stolen valued at 55 dollars No clue to the thief has been discovered
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