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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
5
In St Paul Minnesota Mrs Fan ne Dudovitz leaped from a blazing kitchen window to rescue her infant as flames enveloped the house. Her ten year old daughter Eva jumped to safety, and neighbor J O'Connor carried the baby to safety. The mother, severely burned, collapsed on the ground amid the fire.
O'Connor dashed through a fire to save a baby in a stroller, shielding himself and the child from flames. Mrs. Dudovitz fainted after learning her infant was saved and suffered severe burns to hands, face, back, and feet.
La Crosse will send three delegates to the Wisconsin League of Municipalities convention in Oconomowoc September 2 to 4. Mayor Anderson authorized the council to appoint three aldermen at Friday night’s meeting.
Vincent Prapa, Italian, arrested in Chicago on a Black Hand demand to grocer Vendetta Cairo. He wore a long mask and was found near the spot where he allegedly demanded $1,000 in a cigar box, pleading with detectives to shoot him.
Social notices list Miss Winefred Ryan and Miss Frances Albers guests of Miss Florence Simon in Wausau. Others visit or return through La Crosse, Milwaukee, Chippewa Falls, Fond du Lac, Galesville, and Minneapolis with mentions of Dr George Powell and Miss Abby Anderson among guests.
The government plans opening of about one million acres of agricultural and grazing lands around Oct. 1. Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Ry reaches the lands, Dallas, South Dakota, is the rail terminus and border town, and the U.S. land office is likely to be located there. Pamphlets describe how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to any agent of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
Caledonia Minn Aug 18 Special Mr N C Koel and Miss Lucile Palen were married this morning at St Peters German Catholic church Rev H Van den Berg officiating The groom is son of Mrs Charles Koel proprietor of Koel hotel and manager of the Caledonia Commercial Baseball association while the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Leopold Palen The couple left this morning for a short wedding tour.
Joseph Czaplewski, the second man alleged in a series of local forgeries, was arrested a few miles below Homer, while on parole from the St. Cloud reformatory where he had been released about a year ago. He denies involvement and may be sent back to the reformatory if not tried.
Sunday evening Mr. Grant and Mr. Von Molfenstein of Philadelphia entertained at a dinner at the Stoddard. The guests included Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. McCaun of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Withee, Mr. Pope of Santiago Chile, and Mrs. Louise Withee.
Mrs Louise Withee served as host last evening at a dinner honoring guests staying at her home. Invitees included Mrs Simpson Mrs McCaun of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Hamlin Garland of West Salem Mr Charles Pope of Santiago Chile and other local residents. Additional entertainments were noted by Mrs C W Noble Mrs David Austin and Mrs F J Toland hosting small gatherings for prominent guests.
Sunday Mrs Vance Pooler hosted a dinner for her friend Miss Gertrude Moenpsuff of Peoria Illinois. Six covers were laid with Miss Gertrude Monsuff Ethel Olberg and Messrs Robert Ray Fred Holbrook and Ted Burns among the guests.
Yesterday afternoon Mr Joe Fowler gave a launch ride for his birthday. The party traveled to Ferndale with attendees including Misses Mable Byrne Statia Gertrude Felzer Gertrude Monsuff Georgine Young Vance Pooler and Messrs Fred Holbrook Byron Moore Fred Young Ted Burns Merle Savage Fred Burroughs and Joe Fowler.
Charlies Pope of Santiago sails to New York tonight with Sept 15 departure for South America. Mrs Thaxter Shaw and Eleanor Withee visit Hemlock. Streeter IL uncle visit. H P Bliss travels to Milwaukee to see daughter. Daid McHaffie and daughter arrive from Amoy China visiting Miss Nannie Colwell. Louis Pamperin returns from Racine after six weeks with Mrs Pamperin. Mary Alice Smith leaves for a month in Boston. Frank Hotchkiss at La Crosse hospital improving. Roland Goddard at St Francis hospital sits up. Josephine Traer ill at Lutheran hospital.
West Point cadets were ordered to attend Col. Cody’s Buffalo Bill exhibition this spring. The Army and Navy Journal notes cadets viewed the show as a historical reproduction of Western life, not mere entertainment, and they credit Cody with his significant role in U S Army Indian campaigns.
Construction has begun on Ford’s new Highland Park factory near Detroit with a January 1 completion target. The project razes an old farm house and landmark trees on Woodward Avenue as ground is broken for what will be the world’s largest automobile plant under one roof in Michigan.
August Coraggio and Mrs Bertha Southerland wed in a city ceremony conducted by County Judge John Brindley. The judge received a box of candy and cigars plus a gold coin fee. The couple then toured in a big auto, visiting the countryside and returning to the bride's home for a feast.
While walking in Pettibone Park Sunday, O C Johnson of South Third Street fell over an embankment and cut a deep gash in the back of his head. Passersby aided him and police took him to the central station where Dr. J A Reese dressed the wound. Several stitches were required and he is resting at home today.
R A Gray J P of Oakville Indiana says ten years in bed with kidney disease left him unable to move part of his body. After consulting top physicians he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a God send.
A motivational call urges readers to stop lamenting and become producers. It argues most fail by choice, while Toland's graduates reportedly succeed at high rates, challenging conventional beliefs about schooling and law.
The Sun restaurant at 121 North Third street was closed today for repairs in preparation for an opening under different management tomorrow.
A concise proverb notes a person who handles any task capably while speaking little will navigate life more smoothly. It emphasizes restraint and practical skill as keys to success.
Wan Cheang, a Korean, charged with the assassination of Durham White Stevens, an American diplomat at the Japanese court, was arraigned before Judge Conley. Trial is set for September 21. Stevens had accused him of dictating Japanese policy in Korea.
Mr and Mrs F S Miller of Beloit are spending the week in the city visiting friends and enjoying local attractions.
The notice touts Cimex or bedbugs as a small but troublesome house pest and claims a new remedy named Bug Bang can clear premises quickly. It describes Bug Bang as a destructive solution sold in 25c bottles and promising rapid results.
Democratic leader Champ Clark of Missouri said Bryan would win the state by a wide margin at the national headquarters. He spoke of a large democratic upheaval and that the reaction would erase Roosevelt's Republican majority. Clark met with Mack and campaign planners in New York.
Mrs Mary Burke of Clinton spent a week as a guest of friends in La Crosse during her travels.
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