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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
United States case against Daniel Strand for illegal liquor sale ends with $30 fine paid today. Strand, of Taylor in Jackson County, unintentionally violated the law and was given time to collect funds before release by Clerk Harrison.
Judge John A. Daniels ruled for W. S. Cargill in Julius Bloom versus Cargill, granting $100 in damages to Bloom for a runaway caused by a frightened team. Evidence showed Cargill was in the city consulting a Chicago attorney when the incident occurred, with reputable witnesses corroborating his whereabouts.
Henry A Goddard a wanted man for grand larceny forgery and other charges was arrested about 8 am at the Allen hotel by Officers Taylor and Dineen He was returned to Austin this morning at 10 30 by Sheriff Nicholsen He allegedly passed a $17 forged check for a coat deposit and forged additional checks before heading toward La Crosse.
A large train load of steel moved through the north side Saturday for Milwaukee extension work The Tacoma Washington depot project progresses with a new large depot planned on a hill site two depots will be replaced The Milwaukee road aims to run through trains from Minneapolis to Tacoma in early spring strengthening its role as a leading U S railroad system
The notice reports a marriage between Samuel Semmingsen and Georgie Sagen. Local brief items update health, society events, and visits on the North Side, including hospital stay improvements and guests from out of town. The Dairymaid Drill group, Y M C, and church societies are listed with upcoming meetings and locations.
The couple will be celebrated by Rev. A O Vik at Charlies Street Lutheran Church at 8 this evening with Leonard Sagen as best man and Miss Clara Semmingson as bridesmaid. After the ceremony they will return to the bride’s home at 907 Clinton Street for supper before moving to the North Side.
Master Floyd Stotera of George street was pleasantly surprised last evening by his Sunday school class. Attendees included Charles Blanchard Clayton Marvin Charles Voight Elzier Lampman Clare Masterson and Guy Masterson. The gathering featured games and various amusements with refreshments served.
Extensive repairs are under way on a bridge causing health access disruption. E cars cannot traverse the structure while workers transfer and repair steps along the span.
The article urges American girls to be resourceful with sewing and crafts. It highlights making sashes, bows, and refreshed gowns, dyeing net to match outfits, and using inexpensive fabrics. Practical tips cover button repairs, broiler pan grease control, and quick luncheon ideas plus a pantry emergency shelf. It also promotes window gardens for year round garnishes and self-reliant style.
In Harper's Week Earie Hooker Eaton recalls a hen strutting across a putting green. A ball rested near the hole when the bird sauntered by and laid a stymie, the humorous incident unfolding as a quirky poultry golf anecdote.
The Hat Company is now incorporated with capital stock of 15000. Fred Wenzel and B M Donaldson are named as incorporators while the firm is identified with La Crosse.
Extra postal staff will work at the East Office during the heavy Christmas rush. They will be on duty the day before Christmas, Christmas Day, and a half day after. The schedule supports handling increased mail volume.
William Kosbab, jailed awaiting the January term on a wife desertion charge, was released yesterday afternoon on $500 bail supplied by his mother. The article closes with a quip: a genius is a man who has hunch the ordinary man lacks.
Walter Christie of New York claims the world’s fastest car. The machine runs at two miles a minute on a straight track, powered by a 130 horsepower gasoline engine and driven by Christie, who is also the inventor and owner. He uses it for pleasure, not sale, and a heavy expenditure is noted in its development. The front wheel carries a double tire to withstand the speed strain.
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