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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
20
Government weather bulletin issued by the U. S. ac Bureau over 33 years outlines that October expects mild temperatures with historical figures for past months. It lists temperatures, precipitation, and wind data including record highs and notable dates from 1890s to 1899.
A large crowd gathered at Fort Meigs today to honor fallen soldiers from the 1812 to 1814 era. Governors Harris of Ohio and Willson of Kentucky led four state representatives including Robert S. Murp Pennsylvania and Major Rob Hunter of Virginia in laying a monument at the historic site. Noted speaker Foraker of Ohio addressed the assembly as dignitaries and veterans paid respects at the noon ceremony.
With civic holiday proclaimed, north side stores may close 2 to 5 pm to back the baseball team toward a 25 000 attendance goal for La Crosse. Downtown shops will close, but lack of merchant organization risks uneven participation. The baseball association considers appointing a north side leader to urge closing during game hours.
The Cameron House and Allanson Murphy News company assets including hotels eating houses and news stands pass to Milwaukee road control. John H Murphy is named manager of the hotel system and news distribution with headquarters in Chicago. The transfer covers numerous towns across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas and will be billed under The John H Murphy System.
The Iron Workers union through Summit Grove Manufacturing Company donated a large heater to the Trades and Labor Council for a Labor Day contest. The stove is on display at Josten Hardware on Pearl Street ahead of the city celebration next Monday.
The Good Samaritans plan a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 411 Berlin Street to organize work for the coming season. Mrs Harris hosts the gathering to discuss projects and assign tasks.
Congressman John J. Esch reports rural free delivery will be established in Clark county, the last in his district to be added. Postoffice inspectors map routes and start regular service soon, expanding rural delivery across the entire district.
The German Lutheran church will hold a Labor Day picnic with elaborate plans in place. A definite announcement is promised later as organizers finalize scheduling and activities.
Veterans E H Thomas C C Hamilton E A Gott erdam M A Tuteur and H R Wood of Lanesboro Minn receive twenty five year service medals in the La Crosse lodge. A class of five will be initiated and the affair will likely include a smoker. Linton lodge scheduled work next Tuesday night in September.
Don Corrigan recovering from blood poisoning. J W Button returns to Chicago after visiting C A Button at 1608 Charles St. Walter Button back from Redmont vacation. Epworth League of Caledonia Street M E church to hold a business meeting at Mrs H L Partridge’s home. Sewing circle of German Lutheran church meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Oehler. Mrs Kate Levens attends Minnesota state fair and visits sister. Miss Myrtle Taylor and Miss Edna Lason head to Winona for seminary. Mr and Mrs J C Sophy of Chicago visiting W Wu Moormac. Mrs F C Lampman visiting Minneapolis for a week. I Hiscox leaves for extended western trip for about a month. Pat Cain improving and to be out soon. Miss Evans visiting brother John Evans of West La Crosse returns to Racine with niece Clore Evans from West Lake Sletten rs, and children return from Oakland trip.
Thomas and Phdaon the North feed merchants have grown and opened a branch office on 21 and King streets. They do not plan to locate on the south side but to handle south side business for better advantage.
Recruiting officer Bert Shaw plans a six team bowling league despite no season start. Omaugua Club Two and Vote-Berger Two join Old Timers with Rog Miller A Miller and J Vote-Berger ready to form two squads. Hunt Alleys undergo improvements in preparation for opening, with al ogs planed and painted for league aff airs.
The funeral for John Olson, who died suddenly in Yundamoon, will be held tomorrow at 2 from the residence at 907 Quint a street and at 2 30 from Nolan Lutheran church. Rev Vikwi will officiate. Interment follows at Onalaska cemetery with William Dwyer overseeing arrangements.
Fire department was summoned around 10 am to George Stangle’s residence at 925 Ferry Street where a mattress caught fire after Stangle’s daughter entered a closet with a lighted match. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze. the fire department found the fire out on arrival.
Judge Snow in the district court of Winona denied Engler’s motion for a new trial in the case against the La Crosse Dredging Company. Engler, injured while employed on a job near Winona, will receive $8,000.
Arthur D. Stackman of Croix County has filed a bankruptcy petition in United States Court. The submission references a court reporter and notes actions in the case.
The United States court that convenes on September 15 will be adjourned until about October 15, per information from Clerk Alfred Harrison.
Ist. ar WAl ca man City in a brief note, listing a compact local event with sparse readable details. The fragment mentions a city topic and a possible miniature water authority or similar entity, but lacks clear actions or outcomes to confirm.
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