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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
6
An Ohio woman writes that P and G Naphtha Soap is the greatest labor saving soap she ever used and she uses it for washing everything. She notes she has four children, sews, and does laundry without help, endorsing the soap's value. She authorizes use of her name to promote the product.
Francis E. McGovern of Milwaukee spoke to about 400 on his bid for the Republican U S Senate nomination. He warned against trusts and urged government by all people, not organized wealth, detailing overcapitalization and watered stock and contrasting his open fight record with rivals. He plans to spend Sunday in Waupaca.
The Crosby Line steamers connect to Grand Trunk Railway for a delightful trip from Chicago to Michigan New England New York and Philadelphia. A daylight ride across Michigan with a buffet parlor car links with a boat at Grand Haven. For excursion fare details and timetables contact Geo W Vaux at Grand Trunk Railway Chicago.
A large meeting of the Manufacturers and Jobbers' union at the La Crosse club heard George W. Singleton present the Mississippi River Gas-Electric Navigation plan to use producer gas as motive power on the river. Members praised efforts to reduce transport costs and pledged support if results prove practical. Secretary Calvert was tasked to draft an endorsement letter.
Chicago alderman Herman G Redwanz of the Twenty Fourth Ward visits with his family for two weeks as Mr Fred Wenzel plans to study La Crosse administration ideas to apply in Chicago. Wenzel also hints at snagging Mississippi bass and later pike fishing with tackle borrowed from Chicago public works.
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers union welcomed George W. Singleton of Mississippi Gas-Electric Navigation who outlined plans to use the Mississippi River for cheaper faster passenger and freight service. Steel barges would travel at about ten miles upstream and fifteen downstream with Union officers endorsing the project.
The article details fresh allegations surrounding Captain T Jenkins Hains and William E Annis. It discusses marriage, divorce prospects, and a French maid Marie Silmande claiming paternity of a child connected to Hains. Jail scenes show Hains calm yet unnerved, while Annis seeks legal escape amid mounting rumors.
New Haven August 21 Donald G Mitchell known as Sir Marvel lies critically ill at Edgewood Westville after a sinking spell last night Relatives summoned include brother Alfred Mitchell of New London daughter Mrs Edward D Ryerson of Chicago and son Walter Mitchell.
The late Henry Esperson leaves $500 to faithful maid Martha Roggensack who served as housekeeper for years. $1,000 to the children of two sisters, and the remainder to his two sons Arthur and Frank. The estate valued at about $10,000 is divided among the sons, with all other property placed in trust with Joseph Hixon for his sons.
Thomas Pruzwoski 74 of 920 Adams Street died at 4 AM from injuries after falling from a tree he was trimming. He had lived in La Crosse over 25 years and is survived by his widow and children Mrs Jacob Zielinski. Funeral Monday at 8:30 AM from the home and 9:00 AM Holy Cross Church. Interment Catholic Cemetery with Fessler and Dahl in charge.
Judge Tunt ruled for A. Biersfield in the case against Vote-Berger Telephone Co, awarding $150 for wages plus costs. Attorney Mills Tourtellotte stated the defendants will appeal to the September term of circuit court.
The will of the late Mrs. Emma James has been probated. Her real estate is valued at 4000 dollars and her personal property at 9400 dollars, all left to her husband John James.
Max Sippleberger, inmate at Mnois Hospital for the Insane in Bartonville, is held in irons after a frenzied attack on William Finney. At 2 am he used an ice hammer to fracture Finney’s skull in the tuberculosis colony tent dormitory, stemming from a heated discussion over the Springfield race war.
Genoa news notes return of Jos Gorman and daughter to Ellwood City Pa. Miss Prudence Nottingham returns to Stoddard. Minnie Stein visits from Pittsburg. Ed Cox and Mrs Ott attend Galena homecoming. Westby party camps nearby. Mrs Brannen of Viroqua visits. Kratzer family from Minneapolis and Montana visiting. Paul Koeppe painting at Rarher saloon. Mrs Bartels visits Minneapolis. Little Fay Hasings dies of pneumonia. State fish commissioner samples minnows locally. Mrs C C Johnson visits sister A Latimer. Rev Kremer visits Prairie du Chien. Charles Ott attends son Charles's La Crosse wedding. Mrs Nottingham visits Louis Laylan. Mrs John Gillette visits Newton. Mosher visit Gillette. Timber yard joke ends with quip about batten placement.
A convict asks for roast beef and Yorkshire pork and chicken for dinner. The warder presents options and the convict requests a chicken. The officer offers another chicken as a substitute after the humorous exchange.
In a breakfast table exchange, Kidder notes a newspaper ad promising rooms to let with gas. A talkative boarder confirms interest, prompting discussion about new quarters and the ad’s appeal.
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