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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
Thomas Boyle and George Fisher received six month terms at Waupun for stealing two grips from the Milwaukee depot. They pleaded guilty, underestimating the value of contents at over $20, leading to a penitentiary offense. Both men claimed employment gaps and family obligations.
Secretary Arthur Roberge for the board of public works said 500 dollars were set aside last summer for a North Side bath but a small sum could not cover a suitable building or pay workers. He blamed high water for the delay and charged a committee member with misrepresenting the board’s stance while urging a larger, better bath facility.
Mr A Bernet builds a large house near the heating rink. Preparations are bel for a new ice rink on the north side. The city plans to welcome children to the rink with no danger of river falls. The rink opens Saturday afternoon to a large crowd.
Walter W. West a former La Crosse musician and Emma Christianson of St. Paul plan a December 11 wedding at the bridegroom’s home in Stillwater Minnesota. West plays in the St. Paul Symphony Orchestra and after the ceremony the couple will travel on a Pacific coast honeymoon before settling in St. Paul.
Mrs F A Halbert of 617 Logan street travels to Merrill Wisconsin to be with Rev W J Turner former pastor of North La Crosse Presbyterian church who contracted a severe cold during a funeral and now has pneumonia and is reported very low this morning.
Dr. Wakefield of West Salem and Dr. F. C. Suttor of La Crosse left for Chicago to attend a convention of surgeons from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. Both physicians serve as surgeons for the Milwaukee company.
The Ivy Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America met at Woodmen hall on Rose Street and elected officers for 1909 including Oracle Mrs. Lillian Gibson and Vice Oracle Mrs. Lizzie Chryst. Other officers named were Recorder Mrs. Clara Burdick Receiver Mrs. Mary Thompson Chancellor Mrs. Ortha Knox Marshal Mrs. Josie Myers Inner Sentinel Mrs. Jessie Butsch Outer Sentinel Mrs. Anna Rewey Manager for three years Mrs. Martha Freeman.
Fisher stated that if his needs were met he would not mind being imprisoned. He claimed to be married and to reside near Harrisburg Pennsylvania, asserting concerns tied to possible sentencing.
Railroads keep 2 cent per mile holiday policy in 1907 pattern where 2 cent laws exist. Central Passenger association tariff grants 2 cent mile rates, nominal where such laws apply. Western Passenger association abstains from holiday rate changes, following prior practice. In regions without 2 cent laws the standard fare and a third holiday rate apply.
Mrs. Joseph Breuer leaves for Milwaukee to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Frank Caegle recovers from illness and is able to be around. Fire company No. 2 answers chimney fire at Al Bangs 1026 Rose street. no damage. J H Johnson Summit Store salesman returns from extended eastern trip. Edward Weimeran and others visit Clinton street home from Lyons Kansas. George S Bond improving rapidly at La Crosse hospital. John Berzinsky goes to Tamarack Wisconsin for a few days. Mrs. Peter Hallen returns from Westby visit. Jonas Hansen leaves for a few days in Watertown. D.
After visits to Chicago and Menominee John Costly, register in probate, returned home. He witnessed a man fire on four policemen from a house, then was shot by officers four times. The assailant was a mentally disturbed individual who had attempted to murder his family.
New York December 10 The St. Louis Browns manager Jimmy McAleer announced the club has acquired catcher Lew Criger from the Boston Americans in exchange for catcher Hank Spencer.
W T Irvine, jeweler, boosts stock of Rogers silverware for Christmas. Offers 1 dozen knives and forks for 3 25, 3 50, 8 75, Y% dozen tea spoons 75c to 1 00, % dozen dessert spoons 1 25 to 2 50, and various table spoons from 1 75 to 3 50 with binding guarantee and 20 years selling Rogers.
Grand Rapids reports an international romance ending in marriage. Miss Fanny Hazeltine of Grand Rapids will wed Count Adolph Montgelas in a quiet ceremony on December 29 after meeting in Tokio while she accompanied Ambassador Thomas J. OBrien. The couple plan a wedding breakfast for a small guest list with Count and Countess Montgelas of Munich expected to attend.
North Side Progressives decide to hold a banquet to support local park plans. A committee including LaVaque George Baum and George B Marvin Jr will organize. The group disputes funding for the Outing Boat proposal while endorsing Nolan’s park illustration and future city park expansion.
The group plans a visiting day for league members to tour North Side factories with special emphasis on La Crosse Rubber Mills which employs many workers. The exact day is not yet decided and will be announced later.
Frank Nepresky told Judge Brindley he would admit striking his wife who alleged several prior incidents. The judge ordered thirty days in the county jail. The wife said the assault was not the first episode.
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