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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
The E C Girl toured La Crosse with Egg O See cereal, giving away dollar bills to households visited. She aimed to boost E C Corn Flakes sales and claimed 95 percent of locals buy it now. The day ran from 8 a m to near 6 p m with plans to cover more areas. A partial list of recipients followed.
Lewellyn Hoffman, a fireman on the steamer Curlew, received word that his father had died in Bellevue Iowa and he departed last evening to attend the funeral.
The Lacrosse Tribune lists its side office at 1 Rose Street in this regional notice.
The Q Gun Club plans a major two day state shoot in Milwaukee for 1910. Prominent shooters have promised support and the club aims to bring a large delegation, boosting local enthusiasm and ensuring a high profile event. The city would host the meet for the first time, strengthening ties with professionals at state shoots.
A descriptive note observes a man with a prominent belly who appears to enjoy gesturing with his hands clasped behind his back as he speaks.
Labor Day events plan three division parade led by local bands with speakers from unions. Thomas Feeley of Milwaukee will address anti injunctions and labor benefits. Activities include motor cycle races, trotting and pacing, amusements, and a Labor Day Ball at Woodmen hall.
Rev. T. T. Hoverstad the Trinity Lutheran pastor has resigned and will accept a call in Chicago. He has served as pastor in St Peters church Minn and has been a popular figure in both communities. His departure will be deeply felt in both places.
Miss Helen Findeisen of Chicago visits her parents at 1728 Loomis. Mr and Mrs Humphrey camp at Rice Lake with Miss Bertha Findeisen. Rev L L Sanders returns from Park Rapids to lead services at Tabernacle Baptist. Miss D I Gilbertson returns from Chicago. Mrs J W Potter visits Caledonia from L W Emery home. A F Camberlick family visit Galena. Miss Myrtle Taylor visits relatives in Galena. A R Adlington of Viroqua guests D Norton. Miss Veronia Bamberger returns from Portage visit. Rev Randall and family back from Rice Lake outing. Edna Larson and Myrtle Taylor travel to Winona. J W Button of Chicago visits C A Button at 1608 Charles St. Walter Button of Redmond visits his parents. Quote about enemies and friends.
President John Elliott of the La Crosse Wisconsin Illinois league says La Crosse will refuse invitations from Duluth and the Northern league to join the reorganized circuit next year. Eau Claire pushes to rejoin while La Crosse stays in the state league. The proposed Northern lineup would include La Crosse Eau Claire Superior Duluth St Paul and Minneapolis with Fargo possibly filling gaps.
J. W. Winter, the local shooter, abandoned the event after his gun broke and he did not have a spare. The meet saw a large turnout and was considered a success in every respect.
Reports from Tangier say Abdel-Aziz sultan of Morocco was defeated by his brother Mulai Hafid about 50 miles from Mogador Moroco city and captured. A second report says the sultan escaped and found refuge in the French zone.
Directory of city churches with street corners and pastors. Includes Norwegian Lutheran Bethel Emanuel German Evangelical Trinity Lutheran Tabernacle Baptist Norwegian Methodist and second German Methodist, plus service times and notes on Sunday school and evening services. Also a closing aphorism on judging by intentions and purposes.
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