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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
4
The La Crosse Tribune presents a compact overview of today’s local events and headlines from La Crosse and surrounding areas, highlighting community updates, sports results, and city notices.
North western line traffic east of Winona to Chicago shifts from telegraph to telephone dispatching with plans to extend system across the Minnesota and Dakota division. Experts say telephones will reduce accidents, improve speed, and ensure accuracy by spelling out and repeating each order.
Work started on the new platform at the North side Milwaukee depot. By December 5 the west bound track will be in use. The east and west bound tracks will be on the south side, allowing two trains to stop at once. Surveyors say changes in La Crosse yards improved them. North side residents believe ward changes will aid keeping Mill Street crossing clear.
Mawata Gold Medal Flour saves w Epzibah. Mrs. Frank Cagle ill at 1717 George. Mr. M Sendelbach and family back from Waumandee after Thanksgiving. Olaf Haugen joins Vote-Berger Telephone finishing dept. Charles Ellis resigns from Cote-Berger. Gus Clements of Genoa in the city on business. Caledonia Street M E sewing circle host by Mrs B Wolcott at 811 Rise. German Lutheran ladies to be hosted by Mrs F Dorsey tomorrow. Wanneth Oechler improving after tonsillitis. Rev I Larsen Norwegian Baptist leaves for New Lisbon to assist services. Charles McGinnes resigns La Crosse Rubber mills foreman post. heading to Chicago for new business. F Norman promoted to fill McGinnes vacated role. Mrs C Thomas recovering from operation.
A letter from South Africa notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely used for pediatric coughs and croup. Fritz Everitt of a general store in Cape Colony testifies it provides rapid relief, saying they are never without it for his three children.
Sudden weather froze North Side launch houses along the river bank causing engines to burst and boats to be at risk as water levels drop. Workers cut around boathouses and some owners fell into icy water while attempting to move structures. Many craft have been lifted from the water using the Motor Boat Club marine railway.
The Franklin club schedules a debate tomorrow on whether socialism is preferable to republicanism. Sam Johnson leads the affirmative with P. W. Mahoney and Prof. H. G. Heydon, while F. H. Hartwell leads the negative with George B. Marvin and G. F. Flynn.
Jamaica Iowa December 2 Miss Mollie Morgan living in Jamaica claims the 1908 women corn husking championship. Her father bet ten dollars to gather 100 bushels in a day. By evening she had gathered 104 bushels with a steady morning start and busy afternoon.
M Valentine Pfiffer recovered his skiff stolen from the North side docks about two months earlier. While hunting ducks across the river he and companions ran out of food and crossed to Dresbach to buy provisions. On the return he found the boat tied to a large tree two blocks north of Dresbach and with Village Marshal’s help freed it from its moorings. The person who brought the boat to Dresbach could not be found.
The 4 A s and the B C s of the Vote-Berger Bowling league bowled last evening at the Combination alleys.
An advertising promo claims a perfect stomach digests any meal with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It touts fruit and vegetable essences that aid digestion, offers a free trial package by mail, and urges asking a druggist or writing to F A Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Vienna marked the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Franz Josef with a massive crowd blocking streets. A panic caused by the density left four dead and over 100 injured, while hundreds were rescued from the crush. The emperor issued and distributed 3400 decorations, including the Grand Cross of St Stephens to Baron Von Arenthal.
In Manila on December 2 reports say the well armed constabulary fighting rebels in Mindanao have vanquished much of the enemy in central Mindanao. Five Moro Dattos and many warriors are reported killed with good progress claimed by authorities.
Miss Ruth Button of 1608 Charles street entertained friends yesterday afternoon for her fifth anniversary. Attending were Pauline Waltrud Leone Roberge Dorris Saltze Ruth Munson and Jennie Colligan. Refreshments were served and games provided amusement as she received many pretty presents.
The National Erectors' association says twenty four bridges completed or under construction have been destroyed by dynamite over the past year. It now pledges to locate the culprits and punish them, offering a nationwide reward.
The La Crosse board of trade adopts a resolution to advertise the city and back efforts to win a free bridge and a government hatchery. President Dengler to meet Wisconsin Trade Journal editor George Frederick to press for the journal as official advertising medium. A committee studies costs, a five dollar annual member fee, and a plan to win Pettibone Island and a free bridge through negotiations with Minnesota residents and Congressman Esch.
Onalaska resident Jos Fingburgh arrived in LaCrosse with fifty dollars to spend and, after attending a Bijou performance, reported his money missing. He hurried to the police station, claiming theft, while authorities record formal financial notes and a bank cash statement from December 1908 for the Security Savings Bank of LaCrosse.
A meeting of the Nogmanna Sangerkor was held last evening and months and officers for six months were elected. Theodore Dah was chosen president, with Anderson as vice president and John Aargess as secretary.
A fragmentary report notes a search for missing item proof after inquiry, with a brief clue about a person discovering something under a seat. The sparse text points to an incomplete narrative lacking clear names, places, or dates.
The water committee will hold a Thursday meeting to consider changes proposed by the board of public works in city water rules and regulations. A committee report will be presented at this month’s meeting following last council discussion.
In a quirky local note, TRI BUNE seeks a reliable milkman or delivery worker who avoids spills. The ad hints at careful handling and steady service, aiming to hire someone trusted to prevent leaks and preserve product quality.
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