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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1908

Page

12

Reckless Chauffeur Hits Rig Then Fled. Police Seek Owner

At 8 30 last night an automobile, driven by a man described as a SetOW figure, crashed into a rig driven by Henry Stevens carrying Mrs Stevens and the Misses Moran of Menomine, overturning the carriage into a ditch. The driver did not stop to aid or assess damage as the horse team dragged Stevens 50 feet. The passengers escaped serious injury, and Meister owns the rig. Police are pursuing the automobile owner while identifying the offender.

Henry Stevens Mr. Stevens Meister Stevens

John Olsen Dies After Dinner Heart Failure

John Olsen a 65 year old longtime north side resident collapsed at his Clinton street home after dinner. Restoratives were given but he died before Dr Lueck arrived, likely due to heat. Survived by two sisters, funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev Vik at Onalaska cemetery.

John Olson North Side Clinton Street Mr. Olsen Lueck Olsen Vik Onalaska William Dwyer

Church Social Meeting Held By German M E Church

The German M E church on the North side hosts a free social gathering this evening at 8 o'clock in the hall above Mr. Robert Schulze's bakery at 715 Rose Street. Members and friends are invited to attend.

M. E. Church Robert Schulze Rose Street

Tourney Stopped By Sunday Wind

The members of the Q Gun club did not turn out yesterday as they usually do and the day was too windy for any good scores to be made. The different members are in readiness for the hunting season which opens tomorrow.

Picnic at Hokah by John Flynn post and corps

The John Flynn post and corps will hold their annual picnic at Hokah on September 3. The train will depart from the north side depot at 10 40 a m for the outing.

John Flynn Hokah North Side

Richard Feigl in Last Repose

The funeral of Richard Feigl was held yesterday at 3:00 PM from his daughter Mrs. R. W. Gifford’s home at 1427 Avon Street. Rev. Wood preached the sermon. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Richard Feigl R. W. Gifford Avon Street Wood Oak Grove William Dwyer

Rusche Places Second in State Sharpshooter Tourney

J. Rusche of the local sharp shooters won second prize in the state contest held in Milwaukee yesterday. He posted a score of 65, while T. Stendel of Chilton Wis. won first prize with 67 points.

J. Rusche Sharpshooters Milwaukee Mr. Rusche T. Stendel Chilton Wis

Fragmentary note on a slip between chip and year four

A jagged line of text mentions a slip between the fourth year and a chip. The readable words are incomplete and no clear event or identity emerges from the fragment.

North Side Briefs Chronicle Many Local Trips And Returns

North Side notes list Miss Minnie Knight returning from New York after a month and other residents visiting Minneapolis Winona Madison Dubuque West Salem and Tacoma. Several workers and teachers are traveling for work or study while others return home. A humorous aside comments on heiresses buying titles.

Margaret Dowling Winona John Garret J. R. Ritter Margaret Ritter J. E. Ritter Tacoma Wash Frank Burcher River Division Harry Jollivette Madison Iver Thorson Theodore Black River Falls Ed Betzel Prescott Agnes Hickey Charles Hickey Good Samaritans George Harris Berlin Street Florence Dodge Dubuque A. McLeod Minneapolis J. Desmond Francis Ethel Hayes West Salem Mr. Langan Houston P. W. Emery

Widow Survives House Fire After Jump From Attic

Mrs E Nelson, a widowed resident living alone near St Paul, awoke to her home engulfed in flames. She escaped by climbing to the attic, breaking a window, and leaping to the ground. Found shivering in trees, she hid in the woods until help arrived, then went to downtown shelter.

ST. Paul Minn

Northwest in Brief: Oliva Review Bought in Bird Island

North west briefs report Paul F Nehnel buying the Oliva Review from William McMahon in Bird Island Minn Nehnel a former Fairfax Minn newspaper man Also Huron South Dakota Beadle county doctors form county association after a visit by Dr J W McCormick of Bowling Green Ky AMA representative Bemidji Real Estate Exchange formed with W E Neal president Willmar flower show by Housekeeper club held at the public library with judges Dr J M Raines F W Powell and W J Phare prizes awarded

Bird Island Minn Paul F. Nehnel Oliva Review William McMahon Mr. Nehnel Fairfax Huron Beadle J. W. McCormick Bowling Green American Medical Association Bemidji W. E. Neal Wilmar Ladies of the Housekeeper Club Willmar J. M. Raines F.W. Powell W.J. Phare

Help Wanted Ads Prompt Laziness Among Some Men

A remark notes certain men feel exhausted by reading help wanted ads, describing a humorous stereotype about lethargy and interest in employment postings. The line highlights attitudes toward job listings and prompts reflection on motivation and workload.

Sioux Falls Next Sangerfest Wins Meeting Seat

The eighth biennial Norwegian Danish Singers association closes in Minneapolis with Dr. J. S. Johnson reelected president and Sioux Falls chosen as next meeting location after a close vote. Officers include Astrud Jaeger Holm Nilson Hassel Forseth Dahl Hamann Nelson Biorn Dulie Halling. Three societies Brage Nidarés Orpheus admitted. Bulletin continued as permanent organ.

Minneapolis Minn J. S. Johnson St. Paul Sioux Falls S. D Chicago Fargo Arder Martin Bergh South Dakota Hegna’s H. A. Astrud Julius Jaeger Illinois O. W. Holm Decorah Iowa Thorvald Nilson Minnesota L. K. Hassel Grand Forks North Dakota H. B. Forseth la Crosse Wisconsin Brage Kenosha Wis Nidarés Orpheus Sangerfest Bulletin

New City Railway Tracks To Replace Old Rails

Work began today to relay city railway tracks replacing old rails with 70 pound T rails. The line from Caledonia street to Mill street crossing will be torn up and rebuilt over about two weeks.

City Railway Caledonia Street Mill Street

In School Romance Ties Bemidji Couple to St Joseph

Rev Alfred L Hall Quest of St Joseph Missouri married Miss Shirley Iva Knox at the bride’s Nebish home yesterday at noon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev W S Ward Crookston moderator of the Minnesota Synod of the Presbyterian church. Mrs Hall Quest is Bemidji High School class of 07 and Hall Quest was pastor at Blackduck before moving to St Joseph about a year ago.

Bemidji, Minn Alfred L. Hall-Quest St. Joseph Shirley Iva Knox Nebish W. S. Ward Crookston Synod of Minnesota Presbyterian Church Hall-Quest Bemidji High School Blackduck Presbyterian Church St. Joseph, Mo

Some Men Fail To Govern Themselves And Some Marry

A concise reflection notes that certain men struggle with self control while others enter marriage, presenting a social observation on personal discipline and commitment.

Two-Faced Person Skews Truth With Bare-Faced Lie

A saying notes that a two faced individual finds it simple to craft a bare faced falsehood. The remark emphasizes duplicity and deceit in personal conduct and public statements.

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