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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
5
Houser farm achieved seven prizes with each appearance by the four participants resulting in a win. The record shows every time one of the four entered a contest a prize was secured, underscoring consistent performance across events.
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable for obstinate coughs colds and throat and lung irritations and claims unrivalled efficacy for throat and lung diseases.
A young farmer with crossed eyes undergoes prism trials to correct his vision. Dr Evenson explains glasses may fix the double image and jokes about wealth and spouses. The final price is ten dollars, but the farmer pays with a five dollar bill, noting two fives.
Co. R. Preutz and Thomas Michaelson were arraigned before Judge A. L. Sanborn on a charge of selling liquor to Indians. They pled not guilty and posted $500 bonds for appearance as they await trial in Madison next Tuesday.
Typographical Union No. 448 elected Carl Prinz as president yesterday afternoon with Fred Stingl as vice president Art Schroeder as recording secretary Al Bergseth as secretary treasurer and Ed Schilling as sergeant at arms. The meeting also noted a critical remark about religious effort aimed at making others feel as bad as members do.
A busy La Crosse social page lists visits from H. S. Haynes of Minneapolis and many others including Mayor Fred A. Chase of Viroqua and Dr. Geo Powell. A free Christian Science lecture by Frank H. Leonard is set for December 9 at 8 PM. Updates cover elections, school staffing, holiday goods at Schuld’s, and upcoming events in Masonic and Elks circles.
The body found in a St. Paul grocery store last week was identified through Tribune efforts as George Pierce brother of Mrs. A C Kaylor of La Crosse. Pierce a mason and plasterer, last worked for Kaylor about eight years ago and was the sole surviving brother among eleven children. Funeral services are to be held in St Paul with Mr Kaylor traveling to attend.
Mrs Stephen Martindale visits Beloit Wis to see friends. Mrs F H Hankerson shops in Chicago. Mrs J E McConnell goes to Chicago for Christmas sights. Mrs James Evans of Monclaire N J visits sister for weeks. Julia and Rebecca Abbott of Chippewa Falls return home after weekend visit.
Miss Irma McGrath entertained the R S club at her home Friday evening. The guests spent time sewing Christmas gifts and were later served refreshments.
Mrs L J Scherhart entertained Friday afternoon and evening with a five hundred party. Guests included Mesdames W Collins Meyer Adams Schierl Nei meyer Owens Taggart Franz Ort meyer Friese and Miss Mate Collins.
Miss Emma Gorey was surprised at home Saturday evening for her birthday. She received many presents and enjoyed games with friends and neighbors.
The trial of Attorney Harold B. Proctor of Viroqua for illegal fishing before Justice Doxrud in Sparta ended with a fine of 25 dollars plus 59.85 dollars in costs. Testimony described nets, a seine, and alleged efforts to scare fish. Proctor was accused of offering money to an eyewitness, while Deputy Beyers testified about nets and a basket. The day also saw debate over witness admissibility and a public prosecutor's conduct. In other news, Chandler and Parks won the contract to draft plans for the new asylum addition at three percent of the building price, after the committee inspected the site.
The program featured music and refreshments at 10 30. Attendees included Misses Clara Miller Nina Shumway Ella Manke Blanch Stella Holway Florence Niebuhr Meta Manke Emma Gorey and Messrs Arthur McGuire Harry Kagel Lester Gunderson Harvard Holway Charles Whipple Richard Albert Zimmer Fred Shumway Harry Cunneen Reuben Nelson and Ed Miller.
A refined luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mesdames W. S. Scullin and A. T. Rasmussen at Mrs. Rasmussen’s home celebrated infant Mar tin Warren Scullin six months and Stanley Willard Rasmussen seven months. Blue and white decorations, ribbon accents, poetry place cards, and miniature photos graced the setting with white carnations and ferns. Attending were Mesdames S. A. Johnson, Homer Robinson, John Schriver, J. W. Hedderick, F. J. Corry, Mont Nelson, Neilson, J. E. Ayscue, L. J. Kilian, Alfred Turner, Bentley, Chas. Rysden, E. A. Tufts, W. S. Scullin, A. T. Rasmussen, and Misses Lillie Shimmin and Blanch Mason.
The Agricultural society at VNROQUA elected J. H. McLees as president A. F. May F. M. Minshall and G. B. Fisher as vice presidents F. W. Alexander as secretary W. F. Fisher as treasurer and H. Lilbaugh Thomas Stevens Stephen Mills H. F. Swain and A. J. Johnson as executive committee A auto license fees set for the next fair two seat autos 10 three seats 15 buses 5 storage 1 per vehicle 25 percent gate receipts to the society admission age for children reduced to 12 and under music budget capped at 100.
In Cashton the election carried 45 to 24 for an additional bond of 3000 to defray remaining indebtedness of the new village plant while free attractions funding is capped at 300 dollars.
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