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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1905

Page

8

Races at Wis County Fairs End With Multiple Winners

At Galeville Fair Bertie S won the three minute class pace for $300 with Best time 2:36.34. Lena S led 2:20 class with $200 purse. Eva Clair won road race with two others sharing prizes. Platteville, Appleton and Elroy fairs posted various pace and trot results with multiple winners and times.

Special Tribune Dispatch Galesville Wis Bertie S Balbadia Pedgohso Filey G Lena S Gelvanne, Jr Jenoala Rockwood Lowden Robert Tuttle Johnnie Axle Pat Burdella Appleton County Fair Rosa D Tommy F Diamond D Mickey Betsy Ruth W Baron Belle Joe Wolworth Elroy George F Count Buckner Col. Thompson Miss Wilkie

Wisconsin League of Municipalities Meets in Racine

The ninth annual Wisconsin League of Municipalities convention opened in Racine with welcome by Mayor Nelson and a response from Green Bay Mayor Minnehan. Programs include talks by Prof Sparring on Civil Service and Taxation, Judge Gilson on Municipal Ownership or Control, and Prof Gray from Evanston. The next convention may head to La Crosse.

Racine Wis Wisconsin League of Municipalities Nelson Minnehan Green Bay S. FE Wisconsin Gilson Gray Evanston la Crosse

Colt Race at Chippewa Falls Races

Northwest ern state fair events at Chippewa Falls Wis show Colt race with purse two hundred dollars. Peerless Pete wins with Wilkestine Jr second and Irma Kister third. Best time 2 32.

Peerless Pete Wilkestine, Jr Irma Kister Chippewa Falls Wis Northwestern State Fair Castlewood Adrian Hahn Sunny Slope Cenders Emmola Ralph

Postoffice Ruling Aims At Rural Route Mail

The postoffice department announces a new ruling allowing postmasters to forward papers along with mail to rural route addresses. The change, tied to upcoming route reorganizations this fall, may cause initial addressing delays but will ensure mail eventually reaches the intended recipients.

Postoffice Department

County Supervisors Denounce City Tax Cut in 1904 Assessments

In West Salem on August 26 1905 thirteen country supervisors denounced the commission that set county values. They adopted a resolution to contest the 1904 county assessment using all honorable means to have it set aside. The group listed members from Onalaska Burns Holland and other towns. If you can't boost don't knock.

County Board of Supervisors West Salem Fruit W. S. Kepple J. N. Jones Tifteen Wis Onalaska Burns Mike McHugh Holland Weasel Korn Washington T. L. Evans Bangor W. H. Young Farmington J. A. Skogen W. F. McEldowney Hamilton Hans A. Yacobs Shelby John Hatz John W. McCann Campbell J. Kohnson William Garbes Barre

Scores From Yesterday and Standings Across Wisconsin Teams

Yesterday results include Oshkosh 5 over Beloit 1, Freeport 4 over La Crosse 0, Green Bay 2 over Wausau 0. Standings show La Crosse 54, Oshkosh 45, Beloit 37, Freeport 40, Green Bay 593, Wausau 511, with varied win percentages.

Oshkosh Beloit Freeport la Crosse Green Bay Wausau

Wisconsin League Scores From Aug 31

Freeport 4 La Crosse 6. Freeport held to one hit by Scott. Green Bay 2 Wausau 0. Stremmel and Connors vs Garlic O’Brien and Matt. Oshkosh 9 Beloit 6. Beebe and Moore, Moor, Mohr and McCarthy on offense.

Freeport la Crosse Scott Rhe Green Bay Wausau Wis Stremmel Connors Garlic O’brien Matt Oshkosh Beloit Oo Beloit Beebe Moore Moor Mohr McCarthy

Furnished room rental urged after reading want ads

In this town many tasks should follow consulting the want ads including renting a furnished room. The notice emphasizes using classified listings to find housing options.

My Friend From Arkansas Play At La Crosse Theatre

A wholesome pastoral comedy titled My Friend From Arkansas is billed as lively and heartwarming with dramatic climaxes and tender pathos. The company performs at the La Crosse theatre Sunday night with ticket prices 10, 20 and 30 cents.

Arkansaw la Crosse Theater Nature Arkansas la Crosse Theatre

Passenger train derailed near Stanley Wisconsin

Westbound Wisconsin Central No. 1 derailed half a mile east of Stanley. Engine tender and mail car overturned but no injuries reported. Cause cited as spreading rails on August 31.

Stanley Wis Wisconsin Central Railway Here

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