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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1909

Page

4

Auto Struck on Gillette Street by North Side Street Car

A La Crosse Plow Co runabout driven by F. E. Davis was struck by a street car at George and Gillette streets around 3 30 pm. Salesman Goddard, riding with Davis, was thrown to the ground and severely bruised. Davis escaped unharmed by gripping the steering wheel as the car was damaged and the wheels running board and body ruined. Motorman Donehower and Conductor Masterson operated the street car.

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John A Wolford Dies in Chicago at 56

John A. Wolford, 56, foreman of the meter department of the Chicago Gas company and formerly a veteran in Wisconsin, dies Thursday in Chicago of paralysis. He leaves two brothers J C Wolford and Gus Wolford of La Crosse and a sister in Chicago.

John A. Wolford Chicago Chicago Gas Company J. C Gus Wolford la Crosse

Chamberlain's Liniment Offers Quick Muscle Relief

Soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury is quickly relieved by the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment is equally valuable for muscular rheumatism and always affords quick relief.

Chamberlain

Exoneration in Manslaughter Preliminary Hearing

In municipal court yesterday a preliminary hearing led to exoneration for the state inmates and Guard Frank Boyd in the death of John Smith. The pair were held on manslaughter charges pending, but were cleared after the proceedings.

State Reformatory Frank Boyd John Smith

Milwaukee Bulletin Tightens Freight Train Passenger Rules

Trainmaster Hinrichs of the Milwaukee railroad orders conductors to stop carrying brakemen and other employees without proper transportation on freight trains. The action targets lax practices amid a peak business period, with work trains on the La Crosse and river divisions removed from service to manage demand.

Hinrichs Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee la Crosse Haseen Wolcott River Division

North Side in Brief shows local visits and events

Roadmaster Rasmussen of Burlington travels to Savanna on official business. Des Moines residents Thomas and Miss Helen Connerton visit Miss Alice Egan of 1606 Wood Street. Robert Brady, formerly of this city, now in San Francisco, plans trips to Boston and New York before returning west. Olga Casperson leaves for a week with friends in Chicago. Mrs J J Rouse returns from illness in Galesburg with Pauline Rouse accompanying her. Ice cream social at St James church lawn August 26 for church benefit. L Bright confined at home with injured knee. Thorval Casperson visits friends in Chicago. Mrs D O Weida leaves for St Paul. Mrs Clarence Swartz visits relatives in Alaska. Mrs J R Raymond moved to La Crosse hospital for operation. New Century Hive No 191 to hold annual picnic Sept 1 at Myrick Park. Carrie Fullerton returns to West Salem after visiting. Miss Abrahamson of Sparta visiting Pauline Gustad. Harry OBrien on sick list. Mrs M Britton and son go to St Paul for a few weeks. Miss Laura Shay of Dakota Minn arrives for visit. Train No 52 on the J line runs in two sections as coast Limited delayed into St Paul. Q begins unloading storage coal at Grand Crossing. Susie and Master Harold Young of Milwaukee visit cousin Frank Allen Jr. at 433 Mill Street.

R. Rasmussen Burlington Savanna Thomas Helen Connerton Des Moines Alice Egan Wood Street Robert Brady San Francisco Boston New York Olga Casperson Loomis Street Chicago D. O. Weida Caledonia Street St. Paul Clarence Swartz St. James Street Onalaska J. R. Raymond St. Paul Street la Crosse Hospital New Century Hive Ladies of the Maccabees Myrick Park Carrie Fullerton West Salem Abrahamson Sparta Pauline Gustad Harry O’brien Kane Street M. Britton and Son Prospect Street Laura Shay Dakota, Minn Grand Crossing Susie Harold Young Milwaukee Frank Allen, Jr Mill Street

Funeral of August Dahkle Held Today

Funeral services for August Dahkle, former La Crosse resident, were held today at 2 o'clock at Leo Boldt's home and at 2:30 at the German Lutheran church Rev Gamm officiating. He died at his son Albert's Milwaukee home. he was 80 and had lived in La Crosse until two years ago. Morgan Purchases Great Western Railway in Foreclosure Sale for 12 Million. The Chicago Great Western Railway company was bought under foreclosure, price 12 million dollars. Purchasers were Fred H. Gardner and George W. Stevens for J. P. Morgan and Company, organizers of the re‑organization plan.

August Dahke la Crosse Albert Milwaukee Leo Boldt Mormon Coulee Road German Lutheran Church Gamm

Caledonia Street Methodist EpiscoPal Church Notice

Caledonia Church Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal church Rev A V Ingham pastor worship times morning and evening Sabbath school at noon Epworth league 645 Sabbath school workers meeting Monday evening 745

Caledonia M. FE Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church A. V. Ingham Epworth League

Norwegian Methodist Church Service Notes

Norwegian Methodist church at corner of Berlin and Sill streets with Rev. Gideon Olsen as pastor. Regular services include preaching by the pastor and catechism examination. Collection for the board of stewards.

Norwegian Methodist Church Berlin and Sill Streets Gideon Olsen Board of Stewards

German M E Church Sunday schedule announced

German M E Church on Clinton and Berlin streets invites worshipers. Rev. W J Witter is pastor with sermon at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 15 a m.

Clinton and Berlin Streets W. J. Witter

North Presbyterian Service Times Notice

North Presbyterian corner Logan and Avon streets announces worship with Rev. A A Randall pastor. Sermon at 10 30 a m. Evening service 7 45 p m.

North Presbyterian Logan and Avon Streets A. A. Randall

Trinity Lutheran Church Services Avon Street

Trinity Lutheran church on Avon street led by Rev. T. T. Haverstad holds Sunday services at 10 39 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening with a Sunday school at 9 o clock.

Trinity Lutheran Church Avon Street T. T. Haverstad

Rev C N Meller Leads 3 PM Services at St Peter’s

St Peter’s Church on Logan and Avon streets announces services at 3 p.m led by Rev C N Meller. Parishioners are invited to attend the afternoon gathering.

St. Peter's Logan and Avon Streets C. N. Meller

Tabernacle Baptist Church Announces Service Changes

Tabernacle Baptist Church under Pastor Geo. W. Fogg reports no preaching services. Sunday school proceeds as usual with B Y P U at 6 45.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Geo W. Fogg

Leading vocalist Beebe hired to lead La Crosse School of Music

Miss Anna Lavinia Beebe, trained at Northwestern University Music School, will head the vocal department for 1909 10 at La Crosse School of Music. She is a dramatic soprano with extensive concert and oratorio experience and a renowned teaching record praised as masterful.

Anna Lavinia Beebe Frank Webster Kameron Hackett Albert Barroff Northwestern University School of Music la Crosse School of Music Miss Beebe Chicago la Crosse

The best man at many a wedding is the bride

A quirky, contrarian line suggests the bride Often the central figure in wedding plans and public celebrations. The remark frames traditional roles with humor and irony.

General Reyes Held Prisoner Amid Mexican Unrest

Reports from Mexico City say General Bernardo Reyes, Nuevo Leon governor and vice presidential candidate, is surveilled by federal troops. Arrests of Reyes allies and Regista members following a birthday celebration plan in Monterey have heightened tensions, with troops surrounding Reyes near Galena Nuevo Leon.

Mexico City Bernardo Reyes Nuevo Leon Opposi Tion Mexico Reyes Regista Party Torreon Xochimilco Monterey Galena

Brunette Judge May Prove Fairer Than Blonde One

A brunette judge is suggested to be potentially fairer than a blonde colleague. The remark explores appearance versus perceived impartiality in judicial demeanor.

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