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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
6
A West Virginia reader describes a year long severe skin itch treated by three doctors with no clear diagnosis. After trying soda water and rain water relief, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Enya brought rapid recovery and elimination of the itch, with lasting relief reported. The note is signed by J. F. Hennen from Milan Missouri dated May 13 1907.
Postmaster W. B. Tscharner travels to Oshkosh for the sixth Wisconsin Postmasters association convention. about 250 attendees including 75 delegates from across the state. Notable attendees include R. B. Mundelle Guy T. Gould Gen James E. Stuart and Ralph Bird. The program opens with remarks by F. M. Crane and E. W. Keyes. Sessions cover officer reports committee appointments and post office matters. The event closes Friday with a banquet.
John J. Hayes, winner of the Marathon trophy at the London Olympics, was mobbed by hundreds of friends and fellow athletes on his return aboard the White Star liner Oceanic. He arrived with J. B. Halstead and J. Paterson as crowds welcomed him with bands and cheers. Hayes praised his reception and recalled memories of England and Ireland.
In Winnipeg on Aug 19 reports say the Brotherhood of Engineers may join the Canadian Pacific strike talks. Engineers’ secret conference with company men fuels belief outside help could tilt the outcome against the strikers.
Miss Lucinda Manning and Miss Mildred Manning of North La Crosse visit friends. Almina Knospe returns from Minnesota City. Maud Auerbeck from Minnesota City visits. Mrs. J Manning and Miss Vernie Huber return with Mrs. C Huber from Chaseburg and North La Crosse. Frank Auer and family visit Eau Claire. Henry Keilholtz visits Winona. Mabel and Myrtle Schlosstein visit Alma. Frank Gahnz visits Waukesha. Frank Desmond on vacation with parents in Galena Indiana. Otto Mohnk of Alma visits. Aug Kirchner and son Edwin of Chicago spend week here. R Uebel and Everett Uebel with Madeline Uebel Elsie Finkelnburg and Fred Wagner of Winona visit A W Hofer.
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill arrives in La Crosse by the Milwaukee Road after a Madison visit. He spends time with local doctors and friends, recalls Yellowstone era conflicts, and introduces his twelve and a half year old grandson William Cody Boal who works as a rider and performer in the show.
The article reports on continuing coverage of Annis murder with rumors about Mrs. Hains at the trial, the Astoria burial with Bayside Yacht Club attendees, and the discovery that Capt. Hains' threatening letters were duel challenges demanding “gentleman’s satisfaction” with no fixed time or place.
A Baseball association meeting named a committee to organize La Crosse day on September 2 with Manager Schoonhoven and the Pretzels as opponents. The drive aims to attract 2,500 fans for the event to help secure next season.
Rev. James Duane Phelps of Syracuse, a former Northern Christian Advocate worker, was found dead in a Utica nurse hotel after reportedly writing he was tired of life. He had recently been in a sanitarium and was discovered hanging from a bedroom window.
Wireless dispatches from New York report the Lusitania has again broken records on her current voyage. By noon yesterday she had reached 1,502 knots at an average of 25.39 knots per hour, surpassing the previous record of 25.01 knots set last July.
The Mac cabees invite children and families to a basket picnic at Myrick Park tomorrow with a full program of races for varied age groups, sack and hop contests, a tug of war, and events for adults. Prizes will be awarded to winners.
The Y M C A camp committee approved daily trips between La Crosse and the camp with the first departure at 8 30 am and a 1 pm shuttle for afternoon visitors. Return trips to the city occur at 5 45 pm and the last city to camp run at 6 pm. Sunday skip. special trips possible. Five families at camp. fishing reported as excellent with forty fish caught this morning.
A well known gentleman, famed for blunders, rose and proposed a toast to the bride and groom. He wished the couple many days like the joyous occasion, while his comment drew mixed reactions from the gathering.
A Minneapolis river project plans gas powered whaleback passenger boats with steel hulls to run on strict schedules. The system uses producer gas motors to cut costs, double speed, and allow freight in airtight barges to be towed in fleets. Throughput could match railroad timing between Twin Cities and St Louis during navigation season.
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