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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
5
In Minneapolis probate the will of Robert Pratt allocates a $20,000 share to his housekeeper Mrs. Mary Bettin who agreed to marry him. His daughter Mrs. Helen Clare Judd of Chicago receives only the income from her share of the estate.
John Krause of Little Ferry was jailed for stealing chickens and sent to Morris Plains Insane asylum. Arthur Kreuger of Woodbridge, driven by neighbor chickens, is declared insane and taken to Hackensack jail. Dr Riordan of East Rutherford links Kreuger’s unbalance to poultry. A stray cartoon line features Sammy and a penny exchange.
E C Raymond of La Crosse chosen Great Prophet and John Langdon of La Crosse named Grand Keeper of Wanipum at the Wisconsin State Redmen meeting. Officers elected include Great Prophet E C Raymond Great Sachem Con Fiege Great Senior Sagamore Charles Griffiths Great Junior Sagamore Phil Smith Great Keeper of Wampum John E Langdon and regional trustees. Liquor dealers and saloon staff barred from the organization, voting representation restructured to one vote per 25 members and one delegate per tribe.
A new sheath corset for the directoire gown reaches to the knees making sitting difficult. Women wearing it could not reach a fire in time if it were nearby, reflecting evolving fashion pressures on household tasks.
A man fled his wife and seven children leaving a note urging to keep the children together. The incident draws strong reactions from the women in the household and community.
Local brief lists residents visiting returning from trips and visiting friends. Names include E Hackner Robert Isier Olga Smevey W L Hixon Mankato Will Powell L M Goddard Julia Lennon T A Lavake Harold Abram James Louisa Fuehrer M Kratchwil Frank Yolton Bessie Slothower with mentions of Dr George Powell and J R Madden. Also shop ad for Irvin s Ebony mirrors and Rogers silver knives.
Eugene Christian a New York food scientist publishes a free booklet Why and argues drugs are obsolete. He says disease stems from the devil within the body and should be cured by natural foods fresh air sunlight and exercise. He notes broad public inquiry and praises diet science as humane and noncommercial.
A whisky bottle sold for 20 dollars in Ohakune New Zealand forty miles from the nearest saloon. A man bought two large nips for 5 dollars each and the remaining bottle contents were auctioned off and knocked down for 20 dollars.
A group of young people enjoyed a Wednesday hayrack ride to Oehler's cave followed by a delicious supper at the new pavilion. After games and moonlit travel home, the fun concluded with a cheerful departure. Members include Jennie Bartel Helen Bartel Bertha Bartel Anna Bartel Helen Webber Elsie Muesseger Etta Muth Lucy Giles Minnie Opitz Marie Dum mer Edna Simonton Olga Straub Ida Verrick Hattie Sorgel Bert Hohman Sullivan Elizabeth Salley.
Miss Elizabeth Looney hosted a Thursday garden party at Mrs. Elia Liethover’s South Ninth Street home. Dr. Abby Adams and Mrs. Thurew were honored as guests with lawn-side small-table service and informal conviviality. Attendees included Mesdames Thurlow, Levi Withee, Amelia Ryder, L. B. Dickson, Waite, Charles Elmore, T. P. Benton, Henry Vincent, Barlow, Miss Stimble, Mrs. Wing, and Miss Marsh of Tyler, Texas.
Mrs Knute Hanson of 1922 Charles Street gave a small party yesterday afternoon for her fifty first birthday. A fine lunch was served and guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Attending were Mesdames Otto Gunderson Lewis Brown Dugan Gusta Hick and Miss Allen.
Yesterday afternoon a group visited Dresden park aboard the Otto launch. Passengers included Mrs. Thomas Utley, Mrs. C D Hill, Percival Hill, Miss Anna Goodland, Mr and Mrs Russell, Miss Barbara Russell, Mr Webber Russell, Miss Grace Webber, Mrs L A Foster, Miss Gertrude Foster, Mrs Mary Austin, Mrs David Drummond, Mary Drummond, Misses Bertha Florence and Fay Shuman, and Miss Glanding of Orange New Jersey.
Local society column records arrivals departures and visits from Sparta and area residents. Mrs. D Cunningham and aunt Mrs. Bachelder journeyed from Minneapolis, while Misses Koenig and McHugh head to New York to shop. Families from Racine Madison Tyler and Viroqua are noted with planned travels and visits.
Roland Goddard son of Hiram Goddard at Seventh and King streets is ill with malaria fever but not severely. La Crosse Motor Boat club invited to Atlantic Yacht club regatta in Brooklyn September 2 to 7 with banquets. Grocers picnic beer bottles float on the river prompting a drowning scare. no missing person found after investigation.
A revival appeal asks Junior readers to write letters for the Junior Page. The author notes waning interest, urges weekly or biweekly contributions, hints at future prizes, and promises a better page with active participation.
The 1908 act granting federal employees compensation for work injuries took effect August 1. From then on Captain Thompson's hires will receive full pay while injured, up to one year. The bill was among the major laws passed by the last congress.
Mrs J C Felber has traveled to Minneapolis to visit relatives and friends, staying for an unspecified period as part of a personal trip.
Denver reports a scathing anonymous four page letter attacking Senator Simon Guggenheim on religion, methods, and private life. Post office officials will investigate possible mail misuse as Denver and national readers receive the controversial document. Guggenheim, a leading mining and smelting figure, faces pressure amid Republican factional strife. His Senate term runs to March 3, 1913.
Miss Ella Brakke and Mrs. Carl Peterson slipped into the river when the ground near a launch gave way. Rescued by fellow launch members, both women were saved as they landed in Soldiers' Grove Wisconsin.
Delegates Magna Larson Clara Andrews and Clara Kaser depart La Crosse this morning by the C and N W for Geneva Wisconsin to attend the annual State Y W C A conference. They expect to be away about ten days returning late next week.
A bored country boy wanders the streets in the morning hours and complains about horn blowing. After two hours he declares he wants to see a fuss start, expressing frustration with the ongoing noise and activity.
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