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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

8

Christmas Pipe Rack Craft Idea From Vintage Instructions

A craft project lists materials for a decorative pipe rack: one half yard art linen at 85 cents a yard, six skeins brown embroidery cotton, five cents per skein, three yards fine silk cord at five cents a yard. It describes cutting a heavy cardboard pipe shape, covering with tan linen, threading brown silk cord through rack loops, tying knots, and adding a brown cotton outline with the quote My pipe and I oft wonder why the world's so discontented.

Farmer narrowly survives train collision near Evansville

Joseph Bosben, a farmer five miles east of Evansville, was almost killed when his buggy was struck by the Duluth Limited at a Main Street crossing. He was thrown several feet, the buggy destroyed. his horse was unharmed, and Bosben suffered facial and head cuts but no serious injuries.

Evansville Wis Joseph Bosben Here Duluth Limited Bosben

Juneau Gas Plant Blast Leaves City Dark for Week

An explosion at Juneau Wisconsin city gas plant caused a fire that damaged the city hall about 600 dollars. Superintendent Frank Scheishel was blown into the street by the wall and sustained severe burns with a possible leg fracture.

Juneau Wis Frank Scheishel

Four Skaters Drown on Lake Milton Foot near Taylor House

In Wisconsin on December 7, four young skaters died while skating at the foot of Lake Koshkonong near the Taylor house. Earl Cooper and Harvey Richardson, both 13, from Newville, and Violet and Fanny Bliven, aged 12, perished. Violet was the daughter of Court Bliven, owner of the Taylor house, and Fanny Bliven was her cousin.

Milton, Wis

Simon Must Act to Save Hayti Row

Port au Prince Dec 7 with three avowed candidates for the Haytien presidency enroute here and two on the scene the belief is strong Gen Simon who led the uprising that overthrew Nord Alex will have to assume the reins of government himself to insure peace unless Simon does this a clash between Fouchard and Firmin supporters is inevitable

Port AU Prince Haytien Simon Nord Alexis Fouchard Firmin

Uncan al Exemplars Highlight Conventional Living

A compact note profiles individuals as living embodiments of conventional norms, illustrating how everyday behavior mirrors traditional expectations. The piece underscores the tension between modern expressions and established standards through concise portraits.

Wisconsin Utilities Face Revelations On Discriminatory Rates

The Wisconsin railroad commission report to Gov. Davidson details widespread discriminatory rates across public utilities. It cites 32 of 61 utilities and 79 of 147 telephone exchanges with rebates totaling 3,596.86 monthly, plus varied practices in gas and electric services and notable local rebates in a 30 000 population city.

Fred L. Holmes Madison Wis Railroad Commission Davidson

Debaters Uphold Badger Primary

The Lincoln Douglass Debating society rejected the resolution that Wisconsin state officers and U S senators be nominated by convention with delegates chosen by direct primary. Stim and Millington supported the affirmative Mabie and Teuteur the negative. Fred Dickens acted as critic. Professor Greumamyer spoke on The Value of Debates. Declamatory contest postponed to next Friday as Parents and Teachers' association meets in the school auditorium.

Wisconsin U. S Lincoln Douglass Debating Society Stim Millington Mabie Teuteur Fred Dickens Greumamyer

Best Remedy for Rheumatism Kidney and Bladder Troubles

The recipe combines Fluid Extract Dandelion and compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be shaken in a bottle. Adults take a teaspoonful after meals and before bed with a full glass of water. The mixture claimed to cleanse kidneys and relieve back pain and urinary issues, especially in the elderly.

Success and Health for Men

A promotional notice touts vegetable extracts and minerals to boost blood flow, energy, and magnetism for men. It cites a medical expert who earned substantial fees treating Wall Street figures, and describes a claimed potion recipe with tinctures and syrups to be taken after meals and at night.

Wall Street

Convicted Husband Kills Wife After Prison Release

Out of a three year sentence for shooting a woman he courted, Wm Shorts found his wife with another man in Bridgeport Co. He bought carbolic acid and died after a pact or forced dose. The lover was present, and the wife perished as well.

Bridgeport, CO Wm. Shorts

Fire Marshal Warns Merchants On Holiday Decorations

Madison Wis Dec 7 State Fire Marshal T H Purtell warns merchants after more than 20000 in Wisconsin property losses from holiday decorations and singed Santa whiskers last year. He cites flammable materials like cotton batting in Christmas trees and urges substitutes and prohibition of temporary wiring.

Madison Wis Wisconsin T. H. Purtell

Train Kills Farmer Crossing Tracks Near Waupaca

Wisconsin Central train No. 2 from Chicago fatally strikes John Morey a farmer while crossing a rail line near Waupaca. Investigators believe Morey watched a freight train and did not notice the passenger’s approach. This is the same train that killed Mrs Langowsky and seriously injured Mr Langowsky and a child at Stevens Point last Sunday.

Chippewa Falls Wis Wisconsin Central Chicago John Morey Waupaca Morey Langowsky

Water committee backs owner pay rule for city water

At a city hall meeting the water committee endorsed making property owners responsible for water use and rejected a meter based system. The panel cites legal charter issues and fairness concerns. Also listed are proposed new water mains on Wall Sill Farnum Sixteenth Denton Adams Tyler State Tenth Eleventh Grove Pine Cameron Winnebago Main streets.

Board of Public Works Wall Street Berlin Charles Streets Sill Street Wall St. Paul Streets Charles Wood Streets Wood Loomis Streets Loomis Street Sill Gohres Farnum Street Fifth Sixth Sixteenth Street Redfield Hyde Avenue Denton Street Ninth Thirteenth Adams Street Twelfth Tyler Street Thirteenth Streets State Street Sixteenth Tenth Adams Hood Streets Eleventh Pine Grove Streets Grove Street Pine Street Cameron Avenue Jackson Farnum Streets Winnebago Street Main Street Twenty Twenty Fourth

Three Taylor Brothers Arrested for Assault in Green Bay

George John and William Taylor were arrested on a charge of assaulting their brother in law Fred Smith. Four officers removed them from their home after breaking down the door. Smith was found unconscious.

Green Bay George John William Taylor Fred Smith Smith

Wiley Defies Growers Over Sulphured Fruit Claims

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley chief chemist of the Agriculture Department says he will stand by his view that sulphurous acids in fruits are injurious to health. He defies western fruit men who demand he stop talking until a referee board issues its report. He notes the president could order him to stop, but he would not change his opinion.

Washington, D. C Harvey W. Wiley Agricultural Department Dr. Wiley

Foresters Fight in Chicago Quo Warranto Case

The state's attorney files quo warranto against Mrs Rose D Rittman to oust her as chief ranger of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters. Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers, former chief ranger, petitions, seeking to declare the Detroit convention election void over alleged fraud and improper influence.

Chicago Rose D. Rittman Woman’s Catholic Order of Foresters Elizabeth Rodgers Detroit

Viola man seeks discharge from bankruptcy in Harrison court

Thomas H. Sandmeyer of Viola has filed an application to be discharged from bankruptcy with the Clerk of the United States Court Harrison. The matter will be returnable Dec. 21.

Thomas H. Sandmeyer Viola United States Court Harrison

Fort Atkinson Gas seeks city franchise for 60000 plant

Fort Atkinson Wisconsin businessmen table a franchise request to install a 60000 gas plant. Promoters promise immediate construction and employment for about 75 local workers for several months if approved.

Fort Atkinson, Wis Fort Atkinson

Vernon County Circuit Court Opens With Small Calendar

The Vernon County circuit court term begins Tuesday with a notably small docket. Five lay cases will be brought before the court alongside five criminal and twenty four other court cases on the calendar.

Vernon County

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