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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

Page

6

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward

One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin as trustworthy and able to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally, affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. 7c per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Druggists

Steamer St Paul Delayed By Sandbar Fog

The packet St Paul of the Diamond Jo line reached here at 10 this morning a full day late due to a sandbar snag near Fountain City and fog delays at Winona. Diamond Jo boats have only a few more trips left this season.

St. Paul Fountain City Winona

Can't Pawn Their Automobiles Now

Paris reports French government pawn shops will no longer advance funds on motor cars. Owners abused the system by pawning cars during vacations, forcing pawn brokers to store machines and cover a risk of joy riding, while owners obtained cash. The Mont de Pelee faced the need for large facilities, now alleviated by the ban.

Paris Mont de Pelee

Weather Bureau Report Outlook for Midwest Regions

Weather bureau reports fair and cooler conditions across Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska. Minnesota fair tonight and Sunday with cooler tonight and east portion Sunday. North Dakota fair tonight and Sunday cooler tonight in east portion warmer Sunday in west. South Dakota generally fair tonight and Sunday cooler tonight. Kansas generally fair tonight east portion Sunday.

Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Innesota North Dakota South Dakota Kansas

Multiple deaths and injuries in two-vehicle collision

The dead include Leonard Cole, a Stearns car mechanic, killed instantly. Laurent Grosse, Stearns car driver, will die. Cyrus Patschoke, Acme car driver, is injured. Hugh Hughes, Allan Kingston car driver, badly wounded in hospital. An Acme car machinist, unnamed, unconscious in hospital. William Henna, Lozier car driver, severely injured. William Giblin, Lozier car mechanic, severely injured. Patrick Corrigan of Pinkerton sustains leg and knee injuries.

Cole Leonard Stearns Grosse Laurent Patschoke Cyrus Acme Hughes Hugh Allan Kingston Henna William Lozier Giblin Corrigan Patrick Pinkerton

Brighton Beach 24 Hour Race Tragedy and Standings

Ten hours into the 24 hour automobile race at Brighton Beach New York one man is dead another dying and six seriously injured. Patrick Corrigan was struck by a flying lamp from a racing car as vehicles swerved near the grandstand. Leonard Cole was killed and Laurent Grosse fatally hurt when the Stearns car wrecked. Others injured include Patscheke Hughes Heina Gibbin and De Palma whose Fiat was wrecked. By 10 a.m. Renault Basle led with 568 miles after 12 hours, a 44 mile gap from Robertson’s record. at 2 p.m Basle still led the 24 hour field with 743 miles marked for the first half.

Brighton Beach Motordrome N. Y Patrick Corrigan Pinkerton Corrigan Grandstand Acme Stearns Leonard Cole Laurent Grosse Patscheke Hughes de Palma Fiat Heina Gibbin Renault Ranier Palmer Singer Lozier Allen Kingston Houpt Robinson Basle van Tyne Disbrow Palmer Singer Lesecault Allan Kingston Robertson

Hotel worker arrested for whiskey theft incident

Tom Terrill, a staffer at the Hotel Law, was arrested this morning on charges of stealing a bottle of whiskey and using it to become intoxicated.

Tom Terrill Hotel Law

Discontinue Boat Service September 4 on Diamond Jo Line

The Diamond Jo river steamers will end large boat service around September 4 due to low river water. The Quincy leaves St Louis on August 26 for St Paul and returns August 30 for docking until next season. The St Paul heads north August 31 and departs St Paul around September 4, docking with the Quincy at Dubuque.

Diamond Jo Line Quincy St. Louis St. Paul Dubuque

Outcasts Photograph at Local Studio After Win

Boss Safford and his Outcasts posed for pictures at a photographer's studio this morning after an easy victory. Shorty Doll said two cameras were broken, while the photographer praised the club as handsomest baseball team he had ever snapped.

Safford Shorty

Greek Gets Six Cents in Personal Injury Suit

Athnos sued his countryman Drakakos for $100 alleging a beating. Justice C W Hunt awarded six cents. Athnos was represented by A C Wolfe with A E Bileekman defending.

Athnos Drakakos C. W. Hunt Justice Court A. C. Wolfe A. E. Bileekman

German Lutheran school consecration set for tomorrow

A new German Lutheran school building near West Avenue south and Division street will be consecrated tomorrow with Rev. Julius Gamm officiating and Rev. J. Bergholz assisting. Prof. Frederick Doepke of Merrill Wisconsin will be installed as principal.

West Avenue South Division Street Julius Gamm J. Bergholz Frederick Doepke Merrill, Wis

Trempealeau Feed Mill Destroyed in Village Fire

The Trempealeau saw and feed mill owned by Charles A. Church was nearly wiped out by fire. Several nearby buildings caught fire from embers but residents prevented greater damage. Loss to Mr Church estimated at 5000 with 2000 insured.

Trempealeau Charles A. Church Mr. Church

Curtiss Wins The Airship Contest

Curtiss wins the airship contest with a 15 minute 56 second time in the final round. Bleriot did not start late this afternoon. Curtiss then celebrated at headquarters amid cheers as he surged through the course at 45 to 50 feet. Latham’s supporters push for equal prize or race reversal after Farman’s motor change. Farman’s 17 minute 32 second third place and Lefebvre 29 minute 47.35 second fourth place are noted. Bleriot later wins the Tour de Piste at 7 minutes 47 seconds, a world record surpassing Curtiss’ rounds.

Bleriot Curtiss Latham Hubert Latham Aviation Committee Henri Farman Farman Lefebvre George Cockburn

The Proud Mother This Boy Grows Like His Father

The Neighbor notes the boy increasingly resembles his father. The Sketch adds a humorous line about the effort and what has been tried, reflecting domestic wit and everyday observation.

Cure by Cuticura at cost of one fifty dollars

An endorsement from Mrs. W. M. Comerer of Burnt Cabins Pa describes her infant son’s eczema cured after using Cuticura Remedies. She recounts failed medical treatments and a dramatic recovery after purchasing a dollar and fifty cents worth of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills.

W. M. Comerer Depotse London Char. Louse Paris Rue de la Pa

Gulf Storms Drive Hundreds From Texas Coastal Resorts

Strong coastal storms along the Texas gulf swept from Port Lavaca to the Rio Grande mouth. Winds hit 65 miles per hour driving summer resorters from Padre Islands and tarpon camps. Dozens fled rising waters as Mustang Matagorda Harbor and surrounding areas flooded, with several hundred people safely landed by launches. Aransas Pass and Tarpon towns with 1600 residents abandoned.

Austin Texas Port Lavaca Rio Grande Padre Islands St. Joseph Mustang Matagorda Harbor Gulf Aransas Pass Tarpon

Late Personal News From La Crosse

Earl Pryor son of W A Pryvor of this city works for Milwaukee Photo Material company in Milwaukee and is visiting his parents in La Crosse. Miss Mayme Friend who stayed with Miss Lillian Wachsmuth on South Third street left today for Eskader Iowa. Mrs Sidney Dawson of West La Crosse who had a week long nervous trouble has recovered.

Earl Pryor W. A. Pryvor Milwaukee Photo Material Company Milwaukee la Crosse Mayme Friend Lillian Wachsmuth South Third Street Eskader Iowa Sidney Dawson West la Crosse

Valier Montana Emerges as booming rail hub and town

Feature on Valier Montana linked to the Montana and Western Railway, with Peter Walier purchasing a locomotive and steam shovel aiding construction. Report highlights new Cargill elevator and hotel, a $26,000 hospital funded by a generous local donor, rapid lumber and stock shipments, irrigation success around Conrad and Valier, and a civic push to attract homeseekers including a $600 offer to the first white child born to Bona Fide residents.

Valier Montana Montana and Western Railway Company Peter Valier Cargill Conrad Observer Conrad Chicago Seattle Peter Walier Bireh Duypuyer Conrad and Conrad Land and Water Company Walier Teton County

Notable Graduation Conversation Sparks Compliment

A Cleveland Leader snippet shows a parent remarking on a son’s school graduation week and education expenses. The exchange shifts to a boastful note about visible results with a joking nod to his biceps.

Cleveland Leader

Concentration Friends at No-View House Bridge Night

The proprietor notes guests at a quiet weekend gathering play bridge despite the lack of a view. The scene centers on social pastime and center table competition in a compact household setting.

Yeomen Hold Meeting and Picnic at Pettibone Park

La Crosse Homestead No 806 Brotherhood of the American Yeomen held a Thursday meeting in Nicholson-Scott hall with new applications and 59 new members. After business, 249% members danced until midnight and a fancy drill by the ladies’ drill team impressed attendees. Rowena Circle hosted a Wednesday basket picnic at Pettibone park with launches transport and dancing in the pavilion. another Yeomen picnic is planned.

Stomach Weakness and Liver Laziness Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach weakness and liver laziness, claiming it cleanses blood and restores vigor. It emphasizes known composition with an ingredients list and praises the product as a reliable stomach and liver restorative.

Dr. Pierce Br. Pierce

We All Have Our Disappointments Joke

A Philadelphia man frets over a late breakfast and asks his wife to check the kitchen. She reports the cook’s reply that we all have our disappointments, revealing a humorous domestic misunderstanding from the Cleveland Leader.

Cleveland

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