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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1907

Page

8

Cattle Rustlers Nabbed After Erie Afield Theft Case

Byron and Edwin McDowell of Colgate North Dakota were arrested in St. Paul on charges of stealing and redistributing a herd of eighty six cattle from Casey Foster who rented his farm to the brothers. The cattle were driven to South St. Paul and Sioux City for disposal. The Steele county sheriff plans to return the pair to Colgate for trial.

ST. Paul West Byron Edwin McDowell Colgate N. D Casey Foster Fargo South St. Paul Sioux City Iowa McDowell Brothers Foley Hotel Steele County North Dakota Mconell Brothers Foster McDonell Brothers Byron McDowell Minnesota

Two Men Murdered for Their Money in Minneapolis

Police investigate a double homicide in Minneapolis near Twelfth Avenue South and First Street. One victim, Andrew Bijerklund, was beaten and crushed on a railroad side track. the other, unidentified, was shot in the head and left in a weed patch. Robbery appears the motive, with pockets rifled and clothing altered.

Minneapolis Minn Twelfth Avenue South First Street Andrew Bijerklund Mineapolis & Western Railway Company Fourteenth Avenue South Fourteenth Avenue Switchman D. H. Gardner John Catlin Jacob Olson Alma Holmes Twelfth Avenue Second Street Washington Avenue

Is Hill a Loser The Great Northern Strike of Control

In St Paul Minnesota rumors claim J J Hill and Great Northern stockholders lost control of the Northern Pacific as market values collapsed. The gossip notes heavy borrowing to cover loans and a shift of control amid stock declines involving J P Morgan. Also reported: Marie de Zion announces relocation of their mother house from Paris to or near St Paul with new western convents.

ST. Paul, Minn J. J. Hill Great Northern Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Mr. Hill J. P. Morgan Hill Marie de Zion Order of Carmelite Sisters Paris France Fergus Falls Minn Harry E. Buelow Teastrike Hastings Martin Servick South St. Paul Arthur Bean St. Paul Charles City Marisky J. A. Trembly Schermerhorn Floyd County Trembly Spooner

Drowning of 18-year-old Alfred Anderson near Stoughton

Alfred Anderson aged 18 drowned near Stoughton last evening while swimming. He was taken with cramps.

Madison Wis Alfred Anderson Stoughton

Ten Years in Bed Cured by Foley's Kidney Cure

R A Gray of Oakville Ind says he spent ten years in bed with kidney disease and could not move part of the time. After consulting top doctors he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, which he calls a Godsend.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley O. T. Erhart

Local Iowa Notes Include Insane Civil War Vet Attack

Northwest briefs report Col. W. H. McClure, 78, attacked Father Luke Donlon in Cedar Falls over graveside fears. He was declared insane and committed to Independence hospital. Other items include Pietro Tenternio shot at near Nashwauk and Henry Hinds hired to study Iowa coal by Prof. Calvin and state geologist.

Waterloo W. H. McClure Iowa Luke Donlon Cedar Falls Father Donlon McClure Independence Black Hawk County Nashwauk Minn Pietro Tenternio Tenternio Webster City

Girls in Floating Gambling Hell on Chicago Lake Excursion

Chicago reports warn that young girls aboard a lake excursion steamer, including a City of South Haven voyage, cluster around slot machines for hours. The outing, organized by a Christian Endeavor society, mirrors the gambling atmosphere of a Mississippi river steamer with small stakes and pervasive play.

Chicago Big Lake South Haven Christian Society Christian Endeavor Society Lake Michigan

Tariff Revision Planned by Republicans After 1909

Washington August 13 Senator Lodge said tariff revision would come after the 1909 inauguration with full support from President Roosevelt and congressional leaders. Preparations will be made in advance of the Sixty first Congress, no tinkering by the coming session.

Washington, D. C Lodge Roosevelt Congress

Nearby Cities Towns and Farms News

Tribune reports on residents returning from trips to North Dakota Helena Montana and other states. Local weather damage from last Tuesday hail storms damaged grain and barns in the area. Waumandee grain spoilage noted. Social visits include Miss Della Hofer, Miss Dora Keil, and others. invitations and visits in Buffalo City De Soto Appleton West Point and Westby appear in society notes.

Della Hofer Dora Keil Alma Wis Aug. Kirchner P. Kirchner Chicago E. Herrmann Henry Keilholtz Washington Oregon Utah Missouri Etta Marquardt Nelson Delia Hammer Buffalo City Ed. Klein H. Achenbach Mrs. Ellers Waumandee Wilma Kochenderfer Winona Mrs. S. Kochenderfer J. E. Nuzum Ed. Lind Ella Amanda Bekkum Lovans Ridge L. Sandsmark Berna Sandsmark Westby

Summer boarders stay at Markle home and Wastena camp

Shelby notes seasonal guests include Dode Schaulden and Joe Lapitz from La Crosse at Camp Wastena on Wigwam Slough. Ristow Four and Winona teachers also summer there. Six young men camped at Wastena report a good fish catch. party includes Frank Wachs and others from La Crosse and Chicago. Heavy rains delay hay hauling by farmers.

Markle Joe Lapitz la Crosse Wastena Wigwam Slough Dode Schaulden Ristow Farm Winona Ristow’'s Frank Wachs Joe Tickel W. Dvorak J. Roebuck George Simpson C. C. Wright Chicago

McGregor News Highlights Local Visitors and Events

The Sweeny girls entertain visitors from Osterdock. James Haislett cuts his foot. Sullivan’s opera house concert with Garrimoni’s orchestra praised. Elkader’s Reno visits relatives. Mason City’s Charles Anderson visits friends. Decorah’s Miss Styles visits sister Ruth Styles at Western Union. Elkader’s D D Murphy family in McGregor. Lyle Bean and Charlie Cowles take river outing. Leonard Anderson and Chas Widman camping at Waukon Junction. Ida Brooks finds a 31 grain button pearl. Marie Sullivan visits Mason City and Clear Lake. Large crowd from Wyalusing observed. Gertie Christy and Pearl Rand visit from Prairie du Chien. Japanese entertainment well attended. Misses Elizabeth and Augusta Becker host cards. Dr. Ford markets gasoline engine for clam boat.

Osterdock James Haislett Sullivan Opera House Garrimoni Harp Reno Elkader C. W. Bean Will Evans Charles Anderson Mason City Miss Styles Decorah Ruth Styles Western Gertie Christy Prairie du Chien Pearl Rand McGregor Elizabeth Augusta Becker Dr. Ford

Trempealeau News Social Roundup

E N Goodhue of Winona spent Friday and Saturday in Trempealeau and guests visited locals B A Winfield and family. Several families returned home from Second Lake Bandana lodge after two weeks. Visitors from Indianapolis Chicago Minneapolis La Crosse Sparta Wells Beloit and Doran dropped by for socials and lakeside leisure.

E. N. Goodhue Winona Trempealeau Henry Blume Indianapolis B. A. Winfield W. A. Bright Second Lake Bandana Lodge Frank Thomas Chicago C. W. Thomas William Cook Minneapolis Frank Cook la Crosse Joshua Rhodes de Vere Button Sparta Lakeside Park Carl Altenburg Wells Minn Nina Mabel Polyblank Mr. Hanaman Beloit W. A. Graves Fred Graves Gertrude Heald Lucy Holmes John Brady Doran

Local Visitor Arrivals Highlight Viroqua Notes

Mrs Frank Howard of La Crosse visits her parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Allen. Miss Kathryn Campbell continues visits with friends and other activities noted in Viroqua social brief.

Frank Howard la Crosse Nelson Allen Kathryn Campbell

Court bars forcing woman to reveal age in jury matter

Chicago judge refuses to compel Mrs. Maryland of Jackson Park Avenue to state her age, issuing an injunction against the demanded admission from the Supreme Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees. The judge quipped that no woman would be willing to disclose her summers seen, calling such a request exceptional.

Chicago

Moors Attack Tangier Area Repulsed By French Forces

Gen. Drude stationed near Casablanca endured an assault by about 200 Moors. French artillery inflicted heavy casualties as the attack was repulsed, marking the second large-scale repulse near Casablanca.

Tangier Morocco Drude Casa Blanca Casablanca

Mrs F W Cook Hosts Five Hundred Party

Mrs F W Cook entertained last evening at a five hundred card party in honor of Mr and Mrs W Cook of Minneapolis. Six tables played with prizes won by Mrs R F Weston and Mr Pryor. Attendees included Pierce and Millbright Onalaska J Kl Pettingill E R Savage R F Weston Frank Bailey W E Barber W A Pryor A C Millington Mrs George Powell Mrs Hyslop Genevive Cook and Mr Hedge.

F. W. Cook Ms. W. Cook Minneapolis R. F. Weston Mr. Pryor Messrs. and Mesdames Pierce and Millbright Onalaska J. Kl. Pettingill E.R. Savage Frank Bailey W.E. Barber W. A. Pryor A. C. Millington George Powell Mrs. Hyslop Genevive Cook Mr. Hedge

Wires Start Blaze At William Bronson Home

Fire units responded to a small blaze at William Bronson Jr.'s home at Seventh and Pine streets around 4 30 yesterday afternoon. Crossed wires caused the incident but no damage was reported.

Central Fire Department Wiliam Bronson Seventh Pine Streets

It is not calling your neighbors names that settles a question

A short quotation from Lord Beaconsfield emphasizes civility in dispute resolution rather than insults. The line suggests that reasoned argument prevails over personal attacks in debates and decision making.

Lord Beaconsfield

Indians Hold Wared and Fete at Black River Falls

An aboriginal war rally and homecoming fete draw hundreds from western Wisconsin to Drylake near Black River Falls. Winnebago, Chippewa, and Sioux participants race in foot, pony, ball, and girls events. an Indian marriage with a purse of 100 barrels of flour and two ox is planned. Invitations extend from Tomah to Nebraska with crowds promising a week of Indian gaiety and splendor.

Black River Falls la Crosse Drylake Tom Thunder Will Winnebago Joe Bearheart Mark Green George Funmake Dave Goodvillage Nebraska Tomah Wittenburg Mississippi

Woman Dies in La Crosse After Prolonged Illness

Malina Arneson of Mable Minnesota wife of Arne Arneson died yesterday after four years with tuberculosis. She moved to La Crosse for treatment and earlier lived in Mable. She leaves four daughters and two sons. The body will be shipped to Mable for burial.

Malina Arne Arneson

What a New Jersey Editor Says

M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds saying it is the best medicine they have used. He commends its effectiveness for his family with strong praise.

New Jersey M. T.lynch Phillipsburg N. J Daily Post Foley O. TsErhart

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