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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
6
West Avenue Church pastor Oscar Smith replies to La Crosse Socialist Local 1's resolution. He says he has studied socialism at home and abroad, never attacked parties, and that his sermon did not mention socialism. He notes his college record and post graduate work, and asserts the charge of ignorance is untrue.
Police have no clues in the Fashion Shop robbery where $1100 worth of furs and plumes were stolen. Chief Webber traveled to Minneapolis after the thieves, following the Plunder rumor, but found no trace.
Prof. Long of the State Normal School addressed the men at the Y M C A on Is Life a Means or an End. His talk was forceful and convincing. During the service the Mountain Ash chorus of Wales, appearing at the theatre tonight, performed selections.
The regular meeting of the board of education will be held in the offices of the board in the new high school tonight. L. F. Easton, a member of the board, is out of the city.
Chief J. B. Webber arrested a man in Minneapolis posing as J. H. Hale for passing a counterfeit $70 check in November near Burlington hotel. The check was drawn by T. M. Robertson and partly cashed by A. Schultz. The suspect, who fled but was captured and brought back to answer to the charge.
Washington circle and Newton, Mass discuss estate plans as Mrs Eddy dies at 90. Doctors say death likely natural with exact cause uncertain. Church leaders vow no government change and deny Stetson succession hopes amid cautious obituary notes.
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a 25 cent remedy that cures colds and grippe by taking two hourly doses until three consecutive doses are taken. Claims no quinine and credits three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost. States guaranteed relief of neuralgia pains and nasal symptoms with no after effects.
Mrs. Freda Wimmer acting through attorney J E Higbee has filed notice of action against the city of La Crosse seeking 5000 for injuries from a fall on Ferry street near Ninth and Tenth during the night of November 24. The complaint alleges a crowded sidewalk forced her into a hole where she suffered permanent injuries and lay unconscious for hours before reaching help.
The old Second Ward school property may be sold to the Governor's Guard association for an armory. A final decision rests with both the Governor's Guard association on Wednesday and the common council on Friday.
The Fay Lewis bowling team withdrew from the Merchants Bowling League last week after notice it could compete for prizes, then rejoined after a Saturday meeting confirmed the decision. League officials plan to bolster other teams to sustain the season amid concerns the Fay Lewis squad was too strong.
The Eighth district convention of the Daughters of Rebekahs will gather in this city at the Odd Fellows hall Wednesday afternoon and evening. Delegates from Tomah Sparta Cashton Viroqua Westby Fountain City and other towns will elect officers and conduct business. A supper for delegates is planned at 6 PM.
A La Crosse socialist meeting pledged to pursue tax dodgers in the upcoming city campaign. They named corporations linked to reduced taxes, urged suits to reclaim properties and funds, and criticized current governance forms. A resolution questioned the benefits of more expensive government for lawyers and bankers. Meetings will move to Friday evenings.
City Clerk J M Sieger calls seven committee meetings for tomorrow evening to prep for Friday’s council session. Key talks include Finance and Fire on La Crosse Telephone’s bid for Central Fire Station and city hall area option. Other sessions cover raises for fire department drivers and street workers, heating plant for Fire Station No 2, curb and gutter assessment, pumping station repairs, and printing of the auditor’s report and council proceedings.
New Century hire No 101 Ladies of the Maccabees held their annual election at Rost street Woodman hall last Friday. Officers chosen for the year include Lady Commander Mrs M E Kent and Lieut Commander Mrs C Fletcher with others named. They will be installed Friday evening January 8.
Edward S. Mobley, killed by a train at the Milwaukee depot, hailed from a once rich family. His father John Mobley was long regarded as the richest man along the Mississippi, long before the famous Diamond Jo faced selling all his diamonds.
An old advertisement promotes a nervous disorder remedy using five cents of hops and two ounces of Thargel mixed in hot water to brew a tea. It claims quick, safe relief without opiates and notes Thargol Comp may be available from druggists or Indiana Pharmaceutical Co., Ft. Wayne.
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