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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
5
Warden Kingsley cites new law as readers note the opening of the New Pop Bijou theatre. Social items include visits from Mrs. F A Cotton and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Ecklund, and J P Smith and bride. Local business promotions and demonstrations at V Tausche Hardware Co. appear amid multiple personal notices and community events.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mesdames Keating and Shimmin at the home of Mrs. Shimmin 304 West avenue north. Deputy State Game Warden Kingsley outlines Wisconsin fish and game laws including seasonal limits and protected species across many counties.
Miss Ardell Rouse of Canton Ohio departs for St Paul then Seattle to attend the exposition. Misses Marie Gerrard Marguerite Gerrard and Emma Weigel return from a two weeks trip at Chanhasson Lake. A group of young men including Schwartz Ruel Russell Jack Wiehaupt and Jessie Brenner camp for two weeks opposite Dakota. H C Hart of Hart Implement Co and family enjoyed their annual outing and thanked Mr and Mrs Hart for hosting.
President B. E. Edwards of the La Crosse City Railway announces directors accept arbitration result and wage hike lasting one year. New scale pays 19 cents hourly for six months, 20 cents for six months, then 23 cents. old scale started at 17, 19, 19, then 21 cents. Back pay will be issued for the period prior to June 21.
Judge Ray S. Reid Wisconsin waterways commissioner is in Berlin outlining a program for the Nations Waterways commission visit. American consul general Alexander M. Thacker has gathered data for the inquiry and German authorities pledge full cooperation for a thorough survey.
Flooding Friday night breached the Hokah mill dam, washing out Lake Como as starlight vanished. The Milwaukee road owner of the dam has not announced plans to rebuild or restore the lake.
Walter E. Mueller of this city, son of Emil Mueller, drew a homestead in the Flathead Indian reservation draw in Spokane Washington. His number was 4459.
General Fred Grant who planned to inspect Camp Robinson at Sparta next Thursday cannot make the trip. Some may still be present, but he has other commitments. Esch was informed the visit will occur between August 23 and 26, about a week later than planned.
Five thousand striking Canadian Pacific dock workers gathered in the dock district yesterday afternoon in heavy rain. Mayor Peltier addressed the crowd urging a return to work and submission of grievances to arbitration under the Lemieux law.
Report from Fort William dated mid August notes that striking workers are expected to resume work soon after a stoppage. Local conditions and employer actions influence the timetable as officials monitor the dispute.
Ten thousand dollars to loan on real estate at 5 percent. Inquire of B. H. Volz. If you need fire insurance consult B. F. Volz, special agent for fire insurance companies. New phone 439 R.
DROWN WHILE BATHING VER MIL LION S D Aug 16 Archie Peterson 17 and Geo Robertson 29 were drowned in the Vermillion river yesterday afternoon while bathing with companions. They ventured into deeper water and could not return.
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