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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

6

Washington row continues suit over injured horse damages

Mrs. Tilday Halderson of Washington sues neighbor Mrs. Oehler and Henry Rhodenberg over a horse injury. The complaint alleges Rhodenberg and a long haired dog entered Halderson pasture chased the two year old horse into barbwire fencing, leaving the animal severely cut and of little value. Attorneys Wolfe and Wolfe defend for the Oehlers, Bosshard represents the plaintiff.

Tilday Halderson Washington

Editor Praises Foley's Tioney and Tar for Coughs

New Jersey editor M. T. Lynch of the Philipsburg Daily Post reports using Foley's Medicine for coughs and colds in his family and says nothing is as good as Foley's Tioney and Tar. O. T. Erhart.

New Jersey M. T. Lynch Phillipsburg N. J Daily Post Foley O. T. Erhart

New Manager Reaches the City

Mr. G. M. Long of Ottumwa Iowa has arrived as the new manager of the Paulsen Shoe Company in the city with his family. He succeeds Mr. G. H. Watkins who joined Hachmann Art Glass in Milwaukee. Long comes highly recommended and is ready to begin work at once.

G. M. Long Ottumwa Iowa Paulsen Shoe Company Mr. Long G. H. Watkins Hachmann Art Glass Company Milwaukee

Tomah Fair Preparations Under Way in Wisconsin

Eastern Monroe County Agricultural association improves grounds and roads at Tomah Wisconsin Aug 18 with 75 entries and about 50 horses awaiting fair weather. Also notes a near fatal fall from a moving train in New Lisbon injuring Alva Robertson, and sports briefs including Arthur Jones heading to Detroit to play amateur baseball and Burton L Warriner placing fourth in marksmen’s class.

Tomah Wis Monroe County Agricultural Association Syverson Alva Robertson Goodyear Mill New Lisbon Robertson Sparta Arthur Jones Detroit University At Ann Arbor Burton L. Warriner Co. K

Colts Hopeful For League Pennant On Road Trip

With Harms and Bond back, the Colts head out for a road series as manager Nichols aims for three straight wins. After a strong home record of ten wins in fifteen games, La Crosse trails Freeport by two points and faces Wausau next. a directors’ meeting tonight plans Merchants' baseball day set for September 2.

Harms Bond Colts Nichols Sawdust City Jerry Harris la Crosse Freeport Wausau

Oyen Buys His Store Building in La Crosse

The store building and land at 114 South Fourth Street have been purchased by O J Oyen who has occupied it. The deal was completed Monday morning. S T Harrison of Walla Walla Washington, a former La Crosse man, owned the building and ground.

South Fourth Street O. J. Oyen S. T. Harrison Walla Walla, Washington la Crosse

Look Out For Paint On Boxes Citywide

A crew works painting United States mail boxes across the city and residents are warned to watch for the new green hue. The government changes the color annually and posted notices at the post office.

United States

Buffalo Bill Show At Woolworths Opens Tomorrow

Woolworths 5c and 10c store at 121 South Fourth street opens tomorrow afternoon to host Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show event for shoppers.

Buffalo Bill Woolworth South Fourth _ street

Man Killed by Switch Engine at Grand Crossing

John Kaiser age 65 of 2420 Dayton street was killed by a switch engine at Grand Crossing this morning. He was between cars when the engine bumped the bunch, was knocked under the wheels and fatally injured. An ambulance and Dr Sutter attended. Kaiser died five minutes later. Body sent to Dwyers undertaking. Relatives in city will arrange funeral later.

John Kaiser Dayton Street Grand Crossing Kaiser Sutter St. James Street Dwyer’'s Undertaking Establishment

Men over sixty face kidney and bladder dangers

Advert shows that over sixty percent suffer prostate gland enlargement and kidney trouble. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, claiming it corrects irregularities and has helped elderly men, including Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, who says after two bottles he feels much better at age 91.

Foley Rodney Burnett Rockport O. T. Erhart

City to Put in Cement Sidewalks

In response to council orders the board of public works sent notices to contractors for bids on unfinished sidewalks. Bids cover east Sixteenth Street from Main to Pine, Vine from Sixteenth to Seventeenth, east Seventeenth from Main to Johnson, Seventh from Main to State, west Seventeenth from Main to Johnson, Thirteenth from Johnson to Farnham, Sixteenth from Johnson to Adams, south State Street from Sixteenth to railroad crossings, and south Cass Street from Fifteenth to the Green Bay tracks. If owners do not act, the city will perform the work and charge abutting property.

Common Council Board of Public Works Sixteenth Street Main Pine Vine Street Sixteenth Seventeeth Seventeenth Johnson State Thirteenth Street Farnham Adams State Street Cass Street Fifteenth Green Bay

Reader chides Georgiana over Gold Medal Flour in cookbook

Imogene accuses the cookbook of omitting Gold Medal Flour while addressing Georgiana. The exchange focuses on brand recommendations in the recipe collection.

Georgiana Imogene

Skaar undecided on senate bid amid pressure from Trempealeau Democrats

Attorney O. R. Skaar of this city has been approached by leading Democrats about county influence and has received several communications from Trempealeau urging a run against incumbent Thomas Morris. He said he has made no decision and may not have time for the campaign.

O. R. Skaar Trempeleau County State Senate Thomas Morris Trempealeau County Mr. Skaar

Salvation Army Leader Eva Booth Improves After Illness

Eva Booth, head of the Salvation Army, who spoke at the Winona assembly and fell ill during a speech, is greatly improved this morning and doctors say she is entirely out of danger.

Eva Booth Warsaw Ind Salvation Army Winona Assembly

La Crosse Endorses Waterway Program

A mass meeting in La Crosse backs waterways congress support with a $500 private fund pledge. John J. Fox outlines river navigation history, rail vs water costs, and the case for canalizing the Mississippi and Ohio rivers to cut freight rates and boost local industry.

Fox Waterways Congress Alderman Keller Downs Anderson John S. Fox The Congress United States Germany Belgium France Great Lakes Ohio River Missouri Ohio Mississippi la Crosse South

Local Teen Harry Lee Charged in Broad Robberies

Harry Lee, 16, of 1608 Mississippi Street, arrested by Detectives McGraw and Wendling on larceny from farmer William Newburg. Police cite four robberies over months and plan to use Lee’s admissions at a likely afternoon arraignment before Judge Brindley.

Harry Lee Mississippi Street McGraw Wendling William Newburg Brindley Young Lee Weber Young Hungry Point Lee

George Hodge Hurt by Frightened Horse

George Hodge, a Republican sheriff candidate and former liveryman, sustained a severely strained back after his horse, driven by him, was frightened by an automobile near Fourth and Main. His son aided him home where he rests today.

George Hodge Hodge Mr. Hodge Fourth and Main

Woolworth's 5c and 10c Stores Open Wednesday Afternoon

For out of town visitors, Woolworth’s 5c and 10c stores at 121 South Fourth Street will be open Wednesday afternoon to accommodate shoppers touring the area.

Woolworth’s South Fourth Street

German Summer School Moves From Salem to West Salem

A. Vikre of Minneapolis who taught a month at West Avenue Lutheran church in La Crosse left yesterday for West Salem to conduct a two week summer school. Graduation exercises for the West Avenue Lutheran summer school were held at Mayrick park last Sunday.

A. Vikre Minneapolis la Crosse West Avenue Lutheran Church West Salem West Avenue Lutheran Mayrick Park

Foley's Honey and Tar Promotes Quick Relief for Hay Fever

Advertisements claim Foley's Honey and Tar eases difficult breathing and heals inflamed air passages with immediate relief for hay fever and summer colds. The genuine product is in a yellow package. O. TM. Erhart.

Foley Erhart

Father Daughter Dialogue Echoes in Courtship

A terse exchange unfolds as a father resists granting his daughter freedoms while she punctures his arguments with bold wit. The dialogue hints at a clash between parental authority and emerging independence within a domestic scene.

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