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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
15
A historic typed notice references New England Mutual Life Inc and an annual dividend policy. It mentions Orion Maks as a company contact, highlights the oldest annual dividend, and notes Met agent Volz. The text advises prudence to avoid overshooting four marks.
Aug 10 Chicago reports conferences between street railway union officials and company officials to settle a threatened streetcar strike. Progress is slow and may take about ten days to conclude with an agreement likely.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors in La Crosse and nearby towns. Mrs Fowler returns from Ey Chaire mission trips mingle with links to New York fashion shows and Chicago visits. Names include Mr and Mrs Linker, Charles Storant, Mrs Madison Sanare Garden, Mr and Mrs A B Chandler, Dr George Powell, Mra Anne Freehoff, Mra E Eller, and others attending events, tours, or medical care. a mix of travels, reunions, and domestic updates.
Mira Agnes Kilek Mrs Henry Kick and aow formerly of La Crosse now in Chicago visit friends and relatives for weeks Mins Mary Carny of Milwaukee guest of a La Crosse friend Mr and Mrs A L Melega and children return from two weeks in Janesville Wis T M Didell leaves for Milwaukee for a few days Miss Anne Hay entertains at an afternoon company Miss Margaret Drummond of Ean Cintra guest of honor at a pleasant ten yesterday afternoon hosted by Miss Anne Ray
A group of Misses including Ronterl ew Lelesring Cora Shultz Blanche Noiramb Bana Tarbox Julia Waters Agnes Vincent Agnes Anderson Hazel Josten Edna Hubberg Gertrida Tankehe Martha Lighthody Florence Stofiitd Gram Drake Florence Keating Winnefred Muardock Mable Durant Mabin West and Mrs Mil dred Garr Ming Mary Royer hosted a small gathering at Weaffen venting after noon. Refreshments were served on the lawn and all guests were present.
Aug 10 in WISCONSIN NEWS MILWACKER reports a touring car driven by George Allixon burst into flames on a hill east of Elm Grove as cylinders failed. Allixon, his wife, two children, and another woman escaped. he aided passengers as the car burned.
Hot weather brings skin eruptions for some people and there is no preventive. A simple remedy is to apply a few drops of oil of wintergreen to soothe the eruption and cool the air. The D D D Compound promises instant relief and a free sample bottle is offered by Hoenchler Bros at 112 Michigan St Chicago.
Aug 10 Kenosha Wisconsin report John F Langan calls executive committee of the Wisconsin State Metall Liquor Dealers association to meet in Merrill late this month to map the association work for the coming year. Changes aim to aid liquor regulation education and public understanding of the association’s role.
Lisbon Ane 10 Twelve to one Spaniards test their lives in the recent revolution by Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia according to today s Vlario de Noticias. Most figures are based on the most reliable estimates and the number killed or executed during the ten days of trouble is in the hundreds. The Diario de Noticias says there is still grave danger of the revolution recurring and sweeping the entire country.
Gloversville, Aug. 19. Mrs. Robert W. Chambers, wife of the novelist, was thrown from her horse in a secluded area last night. Despite warnings the expert rider did not heed the fractious horse, Norica, and rumors grew that she was unseated and possibly killed. A search party scoured the area as concern spread for her safety.
Administrator Frank Winter of the Jate Dr. WeDD estate forwarded a photograph, taken about 40 years ago, of Dr. Thomas and a young woman to a public administrator in Scotland. It aims to locate any heirs to the estate of Elonco worth $12,000 from an oil mine. The image may depict an old sweetheart or sister of Dr. Thomas. If no heirs are found, the estate may revert to the state.
No board meeting last night due to lack of a quorum. Moses Luening Barten and Ray talked about offering night school in La Crosse for non daytime attendees and about naming schools after prominent men rather than after city wards. The matter will be revisited at a later meeting.
Maurice Lipstein buys the Air Dome Theatre on North Third Street from former owners and will continue the business. He aims to raise the merit of vaudeville offerings and believes La Crosse residents will support high quality shows, noting last night’s Dill performance was worth the trip and promising a strong summer program.
Waukon Iowa Aug 10 A bride of six weeks Mrs Ben Krueger Ludlowtown died by suicide using strychnine after her husband left for work Temporary insanity is suspected Funeral held Sunday with Rev Van Nice officiating. Local notes add laundry sale and visitors’ updates from Decorah and surrounding towns.
W T Irvine Gravcote Optician at 429 Main St advertises perfect lenses that correct refractive errors and headaches. He claims twelve years of optical experience and offers to furnish glasses at no markup price.
Miss Florence Blecher from Chicago visits relatives with her mother Mrs Nagle and Mrs Bert Pettit of Annuapulia. Parents plan to move to Java City for blacksmith work. Mrs A J Herrey visits Decorah with daughter Mrs B C Tallies. Hazel Le Fleur wins a Mirror contest necklace by cash donations. Rev Van Nire attends funeral services in Lansing. A death occurs in Weelyerday Imprnite and a minister of Emgatron dies. A man named Ban Smith in Frankville injured on Milwaukee train platform. Master Jagexart injured from fall at Allamakes hotel. Heat deaths reported, including Charles Britz and Mrs Bertha Fray.
Chicago faced a brutal heat wave with high temperatures and humidity, prompting health warnings and caution. Officials urged residents to stay indoors, hydrate, and seek air conditioned spaces as the city dealt with the extreme heat. emergency services reported upticks in heat related calls.
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