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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1911

Page

5

Wisconsin Progressives Form Dane County Branch

Dane county branch of the Wisconsin Progressive league is being formed with a postal card canvass already yielding hundreds of acceptances. State officials including Governor McGovern and A Frear will attend next Tuesday's Milwaukee meeting alongside other prominent lawmakers and Madison-area progressives.

Madison Wis Dane County Republican League Statehouse Milwaukee McGovern A. Frear A. T. Torge A. H Dahl Henry Johnson

Third Victim of Train Found Dead in Milwaukee

The missing third victim, Archie Drummond aged 24 of 693 Dakota Street, was found dead by Ern t Schuddahopes near Layton Park after an extra Work train struck Slatter aged 16 and Joseph Zmuda aged 19 on Saturday night. Drummond had married two years earlier and died while rushing to celebrate his wedding anniversary and the birth of his daughter.

Milwaukee Wis Layton Park Joseph Zmuda Chicago & North Western Railroad Archie Drummond Dakota Street Ern T Schuddahopes Mond

Hartwig resigns as state veterinarian in Wisconsin

Madison December 4 1911 state veterinarian A L Hartwig tendered his resignation to Governor James McGovern at once accepted ending a long controversy with the livestock sanitary board. Hartwig had held the office since January 1911 succeeding Dr D B Clark of lie and his successor was not yet decided with Dr C A Deadman of Madison and Dr Clute of Milwaukee among those mentioned.

Madison Wis Hartwig McGourday Livestock Sanitary C. A. Deadman Clute Milwaukee

Murder follows fight in Wisconsin incident

Hans was stabbed during a brawl among several men after a free fight here. He died from injuries Saturday. Multiple arrests were reported as police investigated the fracas and identified several participants.

Wis Hans

Thousands of Michigan deer killed in upper peninsula hunt

In Upper Michigan about 10,000 deer were killed last season with 15,000 licenses issued across fifteen counties. Downstate totals add 4,000 to the count, with rail shipments and Mackinac routes moving several thousand carcasses.

L’anse Mich Upper Peninsula Michigan Straits of Mackinac Peninsula Down State Straits Mackinac

Death of Dr J E MacNeill chess expert dies at 74

Dr Joseph E MacNeill, 74, renowned chess expert and former Chicago physician, died at the home of Mrs W S Griswold in Waukesha Wisconsin, yesterday. He was father of Charles M MacNeill, a Wall Street financier.

Waukesha Wis Joseph E. MacNeill Chicago Charles M. MacNeill Wall Street W. S. Griswold

Racine Slayer Convicted After Jury Verdict

Racine Wisconsin December 4 jury in the case of Daniel Larkadurz charged with the murder of Joe Caprio returned a verdict of manslaughter after being out since Saturday at 9 o clock.

Racine Wis Daniel Larkadurz Joe Caprio

Real estate transfers recorded this morning

Joseph J Foellmi to Alois Fuchs for 9000 dollars, David Wood to John Becker for 5500 dollars, and Margaret James to Joseph Foellmi for 3500 dollars were recorded at the register of deeds office.

Register of Deas Joseph J. Foellmi Alois Fuchs David Wood John Becker Margaret James Joseph Foellmi

Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols a home brewed cough syrup using 2% ounces essence Mentholaxene mixed with sugar and boiling water to create a pint bottle remedy. It claims rapid fever and congestion relief, non upsetting to stomach, with a dosing guide of a teaspoonful up to ten times daily and reduced amounts for children.

Personal Notes From La Crosse City Listings

Local notices show numerous residents and visitors in La Crosse on business and social calls from Milwaukee Mabel Ferryville Hokah Genoa and other nearby towns. Names include J Williams J Dawson A G Olson M Barham Dr Geo Powell Mrs Hicks A Reich J McKinnon and more with several upcoming lectures and a six room cottage for rent.

J. Williams Milwaukee J. Dawson A. G. Olson Mabel Minn Ole Charness Ferryville Will Powell Robert Wood Viola la Crosse Hokah Vincent S. M. Solberg Pine Street John A. Daniels Linker John Dybernick Harmony Main Ild Tribune A. D. Reich Tomah A. J. McKinnon Crookston M. Swenson Viroqua P. N. Gilbertson Preston Gateway City J. I. Rogers Gays Mills F. E. Morley S. A. Swiggum Continental D. Adams Victory E. W. Evans Genoa James Bobst de Soto Wis William Ploof, Jr Wykoff

Patent Cold Cure Ad with Laxative Bromide Tablets

An advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and each box bears E W Groves signature. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Correspondent Stabbed in Tripoli Over Turkish News

Jean Carrere, correspondent for the Paris Temps, was stabbed and injured at a French restaurant in Tripoli while he had written about Turkish cruelties in the Turko Italian conflict. The attacker left a letter warning others to stop reporting the abuses.

Tripoli Jean Carrere Paris Temps Carrere

Turner Named to International Boundary Commission

President announces former Senator George Turner of Washington as a member of the International Boundary Commission to succeed the late Senator Carter of Montana.

Tawney Washington George Turner International Boundary Commission Carter Montana

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and severe colds without quinine. It asserts three years of research and a 25 cent price, easy dosing every two hours until three doses, with rapid relief of headache, feverishness, nasal symptoms, and rheumatic pains.

Pape

Mrs Lyda Kent Heads Maccabees at Woodmen Hall

The Ladies of the Maccabees elected officers led by Commander Mrs Lyda Kent at Woodmen Hall. Other posts filled include Lieutenant Commander Mrs F E Goodale and Past Commander Mrs Annie J Ade. Installation set for December 15 with rally postponed to February 2 due to absence of the state commander.

Ladies of the Maccabees Woodmen Hall Lyda Kent F. E. Goodale Annie Joade Susie Wotlin Barbara Gleason W. Kathary Emma Mowry Mollie Pilger Sentinel M. J. Stevenson R. Hanson Knights of Pythias

Thompson Squiers wedding announced in city invites

Invitations have been issued in the city for the marriage of Mackey James Thompson and Mary Rebecca Squiers of St. Paul. The wedding is set for December 20 at the bride's mother's home in St. Paul. Mrs. James B. Taylor invites guests to a reception tomorrow from 3 to 6 p.m. A son named Robert Wesley was born yesterday to Rev. and Mrs. Louis Magin at La Crosse Hospital.

Clara Larsen Charles Street Pearl Laughlin Jacobson Weisman Elsie Katherine Jacobson C. J. Jacobson Joseph C. Weisman John Weisman George W. Jacobson Minneapolis E. R. Barron Co Latch and Son Winona Mackey James Thompson Mary Rebecca Squiers St. Paul James B. Taylor Louis Magin la Crosse Hospital Robert Wesley

Thanksgiving Program at West La Crosse School

Pupils of district No 6 West La Crosse presented a Thanksgiving program directed by Mrs DeSantelle and Miss Maude Spencer. The event featured songs recitations dialogues and plays by various grade groups with Christmas plans announced for December 21.

West la Crosse DeSantelle Maude Spencer Turkey — School Esther Rogers Mpyrtle Martelle Lloyd McCann Spencer DeSautelle

Milwaukee rescue mission speaker recalls past life

Fred Becker assistant superintendent of Milwaukee Rescue Mission will speak at City Mission on December 6 7 and 8. Once a top Grand Rapids chef he fell into drinking and later found faith after Mrs Becker coaxed him inside. Now nine years sober and a respected leader he promotes reform through the nation s largest mission.

Fred Becker Milwaukee

Alleged Thief Taken to Hustler

William Divine charged with robbing the Holt saloon in Hustler Wisconsin was arrested by local police yesterday. He was taken back to Hustler at noon today after authorities said he took about $15 in cash and several valuables including a revolver a rifle and other items from the saloon.

William Divine Holt Hustler Wis Divine

Thieves Offer To Sell Fruit At Reduced Prices

In a sharp aside the article notes thieves are quick to hawk stolen fruit at cut rates. A wry remark on California fruit’s appeal mocks temptations and moral choice, suggesting commerce tempts thieves.

California Heaven

Necklaces and Pendants Offered by Local Jeweler

W. T. Irvine, Jeweler, advertises extensive stocks of gold pendants and chains with pearls sapphires and cameos. Prices range from 6.50 to 60.00 with diamond combinations 15.00 to 20.00 and a selection of other dainty designs from 6.50 upward. Come and view the collection.

Elgin Waltham Hampden Hamilton

A Harmless Way to Darken the Hair

Sage and sulphur are touted as a natural remedy to darken and improve hair condition. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is offered by Wyeth Chemical Co and sold by druggists for fifty cents with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. O. T. Erhart endorses and sells the preparation.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth O. T. Erhart

Mrs Eleanor Kinne dies at 69 in La Crosse

Mrs Eleanor J Kinne age 69 of 1230 Jackson street died Saturday afternoon from heart trouble. Born Canton Pennsylvania July 17 1842 she was widow of A D Kinne and survived by three daughters Mrs E W Parker Mrs R B Harris and Grace Kinne all of La Crosse. Funeral at 2 30 tomorrow at residence with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Eleanor J. Kinne Jackson Street Canton la Crosse A. D. Kinne Oak Grove Cemetery

Simple buckthorn Adlerika remedies bowel trouble

La Crosse readers with stomach or bowel issues are urged to try Adlerika a German appendicitis remedy from Hoeschler Bros claiming a single dose relieves constipation sour stomach gas quickly and effectively.

la Crosse Hoeschler Bros

Littleton Drops Demand for Investigation After Conference

Washington reports Representative Littleton after a talk with Representative Underwood will not press an investigation into charges tied to the Stanley steel committee. He plans to discuss the charges in the house early next week before allowing the matter to drop.

Washington Underwood Littleton Stanley Steel Committee

Milwaukee Seeks Democratic National Convention Venue

Milwaukee leaders of the Citizens' Business league decided to raise funds to land the Democratic National Convention. The national committee meets January 8 and 9 to review a $100,000 guarantee and the proposal from the city.

Milwaukee Wis Citizens’ Business League National Committee

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Baldwins, Greenings, Spys,Russetts,Sweets John C.burns Ice Cream and Butter Co Worris & Hartwell Lawyers Lacrosse Wisconsin News Dane CO the Fashion Shop F. A. Reiman E. H. Emlert Wasserman Laboratory Main St. la Crosse, Wis Northwest News Upper J. E. Macneill Irvine Morocco W. T. Irvine, Jeweler Watch Sale Hellfach Jeweler Mrs. Lyda Kent Maccabees Pyey Relat TN City Mission Comedy Circus Eleanor Kinne CITIS F.R. Hickisch & Son JUST H. C. Evenson Main Street
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