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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
10
La Crosse residents raise Red Cross stamp sales as part of a statewide effort to combat consumption. Stores report strong purchases and campaigns target schoolchildren, with Dr. Hoyt E. Dearholt urging nationwide school involvement to meet a 2,000,000 stamp goal.
Wilson Colwell post G A R No. 38 announces officers led by Commander Joseph Gale. Senior Vice Commander John McLaren Junior Vice Commander R A Jackson Quartermaster B F Bryant Officers of the Day George G Rogers Officer of the Guard T O Lawrence Chaplain John M Bolley.
North of La Crosse the river is already frozen in places and large ice chunks drift by the city. If the cold spell lasts, the river will close here. This morning La Crosse registered zero degrees while Coon Valley 12 miles away was six below.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Concordia Aid Society elected officers at their regular meeting. President Mrs. F. Schultz, Vice President Mrs. T. Bramwell, Secretary Mrs. F. Bey, Treasurer Mrs. H. Ahrens, Trustees Mrs. Stephan, Mrs. Wojhan, Mrs. Kreisel.
Sixty tons of hay belonging to William Neumeister were consumed in a Friday afternoon fire at hay sheds on Sey’s Marsh east of the city. The blaze origin is unknown but suspected to be set by local boys skating in the marsh. Estimated loss stands near 3594 dollars.
Myron P. Lindsey lodge No. 104 elected Noble grand Mrs. Emma Stephenson Vice grand Mrs. Bertha Storch Secretary Mrs. Ella Atkinson Treasurer Mrs. Lizzie Wynne Lodge Deputy Mrs. Cora Jenks at their annual meeting Wednesday night. Two-thirds of a woman's worry is due to her continuous efforts to have her own way.
This old patent medicine ad promotes a tonic made from one ounce Sar saparilla syrup one ounce Toris compound half pint whiskey to be taken before meals and at night. It claims to purge acid poisons from the blood and build health with visible benefits after initial doses, urging full course for complete recovery.
Sparta Wisconsin reports a highly successful first market and sales day under the Business Men's club, with plans for monthly events starting January 6. The piece notes prospects for a city lighting plant, asylum and poor farm improvements, and detailed county and city tax figures and costs.
The Spartan camp of the Modern Woodmen elected officers for the coming year including Counsel J. P. Reinhart and Banker W. M. Givler. Geo. Dunbar was chosen for installing officer. The group will host the second winter dance in Assembly hall with harp orchestra music from New Hampton, Iowa, and 200 invitations issued.
The annual Chicago poultry show will be held at the Coliseum December 15 to 19, hosted by the National Fanciers and Breeders Association of Chicago. Poultry growers feel the effects of returning prosperity as this marks the first of three major shows this year.
Being in New York and Boston, the show aims to break entries and move to before Christmas for a larger turkey display. Attractions include a $10,000 hen. an egg-laying test. new breeds with Prof James E Armstrong's ideal hen. Morgan Park yards boost poultry raising. exhibitors from Chicago and near towns. E J W Dietz leads the National Fashiers and Breeders association with officers J Lewis Draper and W D Hamilton. Freight rates vary by class, with protests over higher costs and Lacrosse routes sparking complaints.
Vienna reports Emperor Franz Josef has relieved Archduke Franz Ferdinand of nearly all imperial duties amid a stormy conference said to have occurred last evening. The move aims to curb his warlike nephew and heir's influence within the monarchy.
A communication from eastern railroad offices states the rate claimed to discriminate against La Crosse and other intermediate cities has been abolished and the old rate restored. The shipments affected originated from the eastern region.
Chicago dispatch reports a severe storm on Lake Superior raising fears of multiple shipwrecks. Wreckage from a vessel was found near Crisp Point, a notorious hazard, while relatives seek details of the Soo City disaster in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Rev. W. O. Waters of Grace Episcopal Church in Chicago has been ordered by letters signed The White Death to deposit $5,000 on the Lincoln Park High Bridge. Failure to comply is threatened as death. He has sought police protection.
Paris police seize Mme Steinheil's Vertlogis villa in Bellevue to hunt for evidence linking her to the plot that killed her husband and mother. Investigators plan exhaustive searches of all rooms and corners.
Vandalia reports the death of August Wagner, 35, a bachelor farmer found killed with an axe on his farm three miles west of Vandalia. The body lay in night clothes, suggesting he was dragged from bed to the yard during the assault.
Chicago police arrest thirteen teen men in connection with a colfight as part of a broader crackdown on youth violence. Authorities say the group was involved in clashes around the city, with multiple incidents reported over the past week.
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