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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
9
A Wisconsin Business University graduate now in a first class position with the C B Q at La Crosse urges practical business education. The mid winter term begins Monday January 4 at Wisconsin Business University La Crosse Wis.
Seals and family moved to Minnesota on the 10th. Woodward and Nettie Mo married at La Crosse with Grace and Mabel Mo as witnesses. Ella Seals, Fred Barlina and Latimer noted. Koeppe returns from Dr. Christian’s West farm. Gertrude Franzini taught while Mabel Morelli away. Mrs. Laylan and relatives visited in Stoddard and La Crosse. Barbara Barher back from La Crosse. Miss Kate Gussetti returned from La Crosse. Tony Gianoli visited Birch Lake to see Mr. Vener who is ill. Stanton Gillette’s 9th birthday celebrated. A son born to Mr. Hastings on Dec. 7. Hastings brothers now home from Hastings fishing. Dr. Tillman called in town. Mrs. Gillette and child visiting Newton mother, returned Tuesday. Locals enjoy skating current days.
M Jostad sold property in West Salt City to A O for 7500 dollars. Deed recorded at the register of deeds office in the morning. The report raises questions about an express Tongue agency matter.
Washington correspondence notes the American Travelers' League seeks to raise the duty-free personal baggage limit from 100 to 500 dollars for returning Americans. Clarence DeKnight argues for broader changes, while treasurer officials push only to 200 dollars, and critics fear hardships on long stays abroad. The debate centers on wearing apparel, souvenirs, and the burden on travelers, especially women, under the current 100 dollar cap.
Mr Otto Mittelbach a renowned painter and paper hanger and Kathrine Raith both of La Crosse were married yesterday by Judge Kleeber. The story notes a humorous aside about a hen and a woman told a secret.
Washington reports are that the Capitol Superintendent Elliott Woods is slowly drying the new Senate office building to prevent sickness among senators. Thick walls and damp plaster slow drying, heat is applied and only a few offices may be occupied early next year while most members stay in old offices until March special session.
Arrangements for the Western Wisconsin Poultry Association show are set in the old Second ward school at Fourth and King streets La Crosse. Nearly 1000 birds entered opening day with inquiries from fanciers in six states. School children admitted free Wednesday afternoon. judging starts Thursday led by James A. Tucker of Concord Michigan.
Seventeen people are dead and more than twenty injured after a collision at Tourtaxis station between a workmen's train and a freight train. Seventeen bodies have been recovered with fears others still buried under debris.
A reflective line notes men often misjudge what to discard and what to remember. The remark parallels legal practice where a questioning lawyer cannot know everything.
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