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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
4
A grateful patient, Mrs. Van Gaasbeek, writes that after suffering quinsy sore throat and neuralgia for a long time she found relief only after drinking Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. She reports taking about six bottles and has had no symptoms since.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillate and a universal remedy for consumption nervousness typhoid malaria stomach trouble throat and lung diseases and general debility It claims doctor and hospital use worldwide and urges buyers to seek genuine sealed bottles priced at 1 00 with the Old Chemist trademark and free medical booklet and advice
The North Side Progressive League meets tonight to consider plans to eliminate the Mill street crossing danger and to discuss keeping the Burlington freight office open all day. A committee report, police protection needs, and a North Side patrol middle man are on the agenda, along with banquet speaker selections and updated membership.
At a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held at 823 Rose Street, officers for the coming year were elected. Miss Mary Divine as Mistress, Mrs. Jennie Pittenger as Vice Mistress, Mrs. Ida Shackly as Past Mistress, Mrs. Lulu Brown as Secretary, Mrs. Lenard Ryan as Treasurer, Miss Mary Keaveny as Conductress, Mrs. J Knight as Chaplain, Mrs. Kathryn Smith as Warden, Mrs. Annie Larkin as Inner Guard, and Mrs. Minnie Shaefer as Outer Guard. Installation is scheduled for January 13.
The Riverside Camp No. 125 Modern Woodmen of America elected officers for installation. Council Commander Fred I. Kelizerdy Adviser Lieutenant William Kenne Banker N G Ruud Clerk E Yehle Escort H Hanson Watchman I H Singer Sentry J Hornish Manager John W Cary E Yehle elected delegate to the grand lodge.
The funeral for Mrs Karen Gunderson, who died Sunday night after a cancer illness, was held this afternoon at 1:30 from her residence and at 2 from Trinity Lutheran Church on Avon Street. The Rev Haverstad led a brief service. She was laid to rest in Campbell Cemetery with many friends and relatives in attendance.
A 14 year old boy Fred Altrock with one leg drawn from a train accident is housed temporarily as authorities battle whether to place him in the poor house or Sparta Children's Home. Judge Brindley notes his past minor offenses and poverty, while the state board says he is too young for the poor house and too old for Sparta. The county must find a boarding place and cover lodging costs.
Lawrence Mass Dec 10 Nathaniel F Emmons a member of one of New England’s richest families works for 9 a week in Frank Lewis woolen mills. He lives with his bride of three weeks Miss Elizabeth Prescott Lawrence in two small rooms. Mrs Emmons is an artist and motorist. He plans to enter wholesale woolen business.
A brief notice recalls a funeral procession as the remains are escorted to their final resting place. Local officials and residents gathered to honor the deceased, with a reflection on the life and contributions of the individual within the community.
Miss Ida Thompson sister of C P Thompson and John Swennes were quietly married Saturday evening. The wedding was a very quiet affair with only intimate friends and relatives present. Mr. and Mrs Swennes have gone to housekeeping at the corner of Berlin and Logan streets.
M H Wickhorst of Aurora NL engineer of Burlington tests visited La Crosse on business yesterday. Mr Grimes of 822 Rose Street, injured earlier by a fall from a box car on the Milwaukee road, is able to be up but not yet fit to return to duties. J W Filler opens a furniture and music store in Midway Wisconsin Co. E Holway now at 821 Hager Street. Laura Filler resumes duties at John Langdon's home on the South Side after a vacation.
Irvine’s La Crosse shop doubles stock in gold jewelry, silverware, diamonds, cut glass, and art goods to offer Chicago-like selection with wholesale prices. Interior and exterior show windows updated, improvements funded by mail order and local sales growth. The jeweler promotes two-store style, duplicating catalogue prices to both mail order and La Crosse customers.
Peoria Ill Dec 11 A new schedule idea circulated by Wilson Behring president of the Decatur club would have a regular season for all clubs followed by an eight team race among the four top finishers. The plan aims to end division struggles and boost fan interest and revenues.
The North American Press Syndicate invites photographers to submit pictures for newspaper illustration. They pay liberally for good pictures of prominent news events and notable people and places. Send images to The Syndicate, Herald Building, Grand Rapids, Michigan. If not usable they will be returned promptly. If suitable, liberal remittance will be made at once.
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