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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

6

Quiet Wedding Unites Irene Hyde and Ray Ruble

Miss Irene D. Hyde wed Ray Ruble of East Chain Minn in a quiet Wednesday ceremony at Mr and Mrs W R Hyde home Rev Henry Faville officiated Guests included groom relatives and close friends The couple planned a brief honeymoon through St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Lake voyages and will reside in East Chain after Oct 15

W. R. Hyde Irene D. Hyde Ray Ruble East Chain Minn Henry Faville First Congregational Church Grace Webber Agnes Nelson Mrs. Ruble St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth J. E. Ruble Gladys Harry Canright Fairmont

Low Rates Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee 1908 Ticket Sale

Tickets to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin State Fair September 7 to 12, 1908 are offered at one and one half fare round trip via C. and N. W. Ry. Full service details and sale dates available from any ticket agent.

Milwaukee

Children Basket Picnic At Myrick Park Tomorrow

The Mac cabees host a children’s basket picnic at Myrick park with races for ages 3 to 18. Events include foot races, hops, jumps, ball in banana crate, cracker eating, sack races, tug of war, and pie eating, plus music and prizes for winners.

Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees Myrick Park North Side South Side

Elks Set Evening Meeting With Initiation Actions

The Elks lodge will hold an 8 oclock meeting this evening featuring initiation and other important work as attendance is expected to rise with cooler weather.

the Elks

Toland School's West Reach Boosts La Crosse Trade

A visiting business leader reports strong inquiries about the Toland School across the West with graduates in demand from Montana to the Twin Cities. He notes La Crosse merchants benefit from Toland students likely sending back substantial funds as the school grows its attendance and influence.

West Toland School la Crosse Montana Twin Cities Toland Greater la Crosse

Soldiers Leaving Springfield Today

With riot control in city hands and the outlaw spirit quelled the First and Fourth regiments depart for stations. Officers to be named for the Second and Seventh regiments tomorrow. Fifth infantry and First cavalry to follow last. Grand jury indicts George Richardson for assaulting Mrs Earl Hallam as riots investigated.

Springfield Earl Hallam

Urino Laxative Syrup Guaranteed to Cure Indigestion

An advertisement for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion. If it fails manufacturers refund your money. O. T. Erhart.

O. T. Erhart

Adams County to Get Railroad Line Soon

Madison Wis Aug 19 Adams county Wis will gain a railroad as the Central Wisconsin Transit company incorporates to build Kilbourn to Grand Rapids via Friendship in Adams county The line likely funded by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and will measure 654 miles long.

Madison Wis Adams County Central Wisconsin Transit Company Kilbourn Grand Rapids Friendship Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

NEBRASKA FOR TAFT SAYS GARFIELD NEBRASKA FOR TAFT SAYS GARFIELD HOT SPRINGS

James R. Garfield secretary of the interior praised Western sentiment for the Republican ticket after touring California to Kansas. He predicted Bryan would not gain many converts and said Bryan would lose his home state. Garfield will rest in Washington before returning to Ohio for vacation.

Hot Springs West James R. Garfield Interior Taft Tony Garfield California Oregon Idaho Montana Colorado Nebraska Kansas Taft Bryan Washington Ohio

Chafin Accepts Prohibition Party Presidential Nomination

Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago accepts the Prohibition party nomination for the presidency at Music Hall in Chicago. Prof. Charles Scanlon delivers the notification message on behalf of the Columbus July convention committee, with leading prohibitionists and state leaders in attendance from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio Indiana Nebraska and others.

Chicago Music Hall Eugene W. Chafin Waukesha Wis Prohibition Party Chafin Prohibition Charles Scanlon Pittsburg Columbus Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio Indiana Nebraska

China refuses surrender of seized rifles in Chin Chau harbor

China stands firm after Japan demands surrender of ten thousand rifles and two million cartridges seized as contraband on August 11 in Chin Chau harbor. The Mikado presses for return and apology, but China says shipment was not for illegal use and will not be given up. European interests back China.

Hong Kong Japan Chin Chau Harbor China

Forest fires threaten in Canada near Kimberley

Evacuations surge in Elk Valley style fires spread from Kimberley toward Cranbrook as smoke blankets skies and towns like Mayer scramble for safety. Refugees flee the fire zone to escape advancing flames and collapsing homes.

Canada Cranbrooke B. C Elk Valley Kimberley Mayer

Big Boat Scheme in Minneapolis Promises Fast River Travel

Promoters led by George W. Singleton and L L M Dunwoody seek to launch a gas powered fleet on the Mississippi from St Paul to St Louis. They plan shallow draft steel whaleback passenger ships and airtight barges to move freight, with schedules matching rail timing and stock options for shippers.

John A. Fox National Rivers and Harbors Congress Mississippi George W. Singleton L. L. M. Dunwoody Mississippi River Gas Electric Navigation Company la Crosse St. Paul St. Louis Messrs Singleton and Dunwoody Manufacturers’ and Robbers’ Union Board of Trade Col James H. Davidson St. Paul Inland Waterway Committee T. W. Stevenson Minneapolis Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’' Union Twin Cities

Bryan Gets Mule at Fairview but Silent on Sherman

Lincoln Nebraska August 19 Bryan welcomed to Fairview the trick mule presented by the Minnesota Agricultural Society. The animal is praised as best educated of its kind and Bryan enjoyed showcasing it. He declined comment on the Utica speech by the Republican VP candidate, saying he read it with interest as rain kept visitors away.

Lincoln Neb Bryan Fairview Minnesota Agricultural Society Utica

New York State G O P Checks Hughes Renomination

The Evening Post reports on August 19 that renomination of Gov. Hughes has been approved by Republican leaders in New York and by Roosevelt and his advisers.

New York Evening Post Hughes Roosevelt

Wireless Welcomes Fleet to Sydney

The governor general sent a wireless wel comes telegram to the fleet 140 miles away and Admiral Sperry replied with a felicitous message. The fleet is scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning as fifty thousand people gathered in Sydney to witness the ships’ entrance.

Sydney Australia Admiral Sperry

County Officials Plan Dinner for Outing

John Neukomm will prepare the lunch for the county officials during their outing one week from Wednesday. The plan was approved at yesterday's committee meeting along with several minor arrangements.

John Neukomm

Pole Shootings End Fatally in Wisconsin Factory Scene

Louis Kissel, president of Kissel Motor and Hartford Plow Works, was fatally shot by a Pole named John Gebier in Hartford Wisconsin. He was taken to Milwaukee and placed in a sanitarium. The dispute reportedly began over a small piece of real estate. Kissel was a prominent figure in plow and automobile manufacturing in the northwest.

Hartford Wis Louis Kissel Kissel Motor Company Hartford/ Plow works John Gebier Milwauk Kissel Northwest

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