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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
5
A large St Bernard owned by Gustav Patschall of 919 St. Cloud Street leaped onto his three year old child at the table. The dog, described as gentle, was shot by Archie Berry who lives next door, at the owner's request, after the incident.
The Card club met for the second time about four weeks after its formation led by president Mr. C. C. Looney. Twenty members attended at Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Lueck's Rose street home. five tables played progressive cinch with prizes to Mrs. Shinkle and Dr. C. W. Lueck.
In the cough and cold season Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as the best throat and lung remedy. It claims quick relief and prevention of serious results from a cold, sold by J. A. Erhart and Son.
George McConnell visits Madison for an extended stay with friends. John Valentine of 1353 California Street is ill. J C Johnson of 2106 Kane Street opens a baggage and express line on the north side. A large north side crowd attended a Bijou performance last night and approved highly. Reginald Robson, longtime employee of a Minneapolis mercantile firm, has arrived.
Local readers are urged to visit the Bijou this week to see the automatic walking man and the mechanical man along with other attractions. A steam pipe renewal project continues at the Milwaukee round house. Mrs. Gilbertson, 1446 Charles street, is set for surgery at Lutheran Hospital performed by Dr. Gunderson.
Fort Atkinson, Wis. December 12 report reveals a Civil War oath taken by George C. Smith in 1863. The document shows the oath date in Vicksburg on August 24 1964 and lists Smith as a 40 year old farmer from New York who does not drink whiskey.
Aspirants for the Racine post office challenge Congressman Cooper for backing C. C. Gittings. John M. Driver cites unfair treatment and wasted expenses while Dr. Fancher recalls Cooper implying a prior decision. Mayor Nelson offers only relief that the matter is settled and notes public support.
Four speakers will occupy the rostrum at the Charles Street Lutheran church next Thursday December 14. They are Prof Frick Rev Magell son Rev Sagen and Rev E O Vik. After all have spoken light refreshments will be served and the remainder of the evening spent in a general social time.
Through study and labor our city has the promise of a first class up to date hair dressing and massage parlor soon to be opened by Madame Wyrkoop who has just returned from Chicago where she graduated from a college of dermatology. Madame Wyrkoop has for the past two years been an industrious student of this work and seeing the necessity for a parlor of this nature in this city has located at 509 Main street.
The Shubert production The Royal Chef will play at the Theatre on Tuesday December 12 featuring two hit numbers Tammany and Spin Again. The show promises a lineup of catchy airs and other popular musical comedy tunes likely to become new favorites in town.
Postmaster general report shows Milwaukee first Racine second with Madison third. City receipts total 101 286 45 dollars with clerk hire free delivery in Madison 12 900 00 and 15 184 70 respectively while La Crosse Oshkosh Superior post offices report 96 530 10 14 136 27 18 122 02 and 65 105 64 10 365 01 14 687 56.
Dr. J W Lawrence of 5th and Mair St announces dental care options. William McKinley post G A R hosts a farewell for M H Cowan before his move to Racine to live with his son. Dana concert moved from the 13th to the 14th at the theatre. Mrs A B Moll recovers steadily after surgery. Bijou presents the automatic man and a sensational detective story in the motion picture machine with the auto-man walking among the audience.
Excursion tickets offered from January 1 to 12 at one fare for round trip via the Northwestern Line. Favorable return limits. Apply to Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon in the era described. The text notes his professional title and medical role within a healthcare setting.
Hog receipts reach 35,000 with 6,653 left over as prices hold from 4.65 to 4.95 for mixed hogs and 4.80 to 4.85 for Yorkers. Cattle and sheep totaling 6,000 and 18,000 also stay steady, marking firm conditions at the Chicago close.
Butter steady at 23c per pound and creamery at 22c. Eggs strictly fresh at 25c. Lemons per dozen range from 20 to 30c. Wholesale prices listed in this small market snapshot.
The outlook calls for fair conditions with a night of cooler air and a Wednesday warm spell. Temperatures drop to the coldest in 24 hours with a low near 25 and a high around 45.
Readable market rundown lists dozens of produce items with per unit prices including oranges pears apples lettuce cabbage onions and cucumbers alongside grains meats and lumber rates. Notable figures include California navels 4 to 5 dollars per box lemons 5 to 5.50 a box live hogs 4.40 to 4.60 per hundredweight and hardwood 5.50 to 6 a cord. Dr. W Powell listed for diseases of women.
Holiday travel rush includes December 22 to January 1 with round trips, one and one third the standard first class one way rate, to many points across Arkansas Iowa Indian Territory Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin and parts of Illinois Michigan Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Wyoming. Continuous passage in each direction final return January 4. Inquiries to agent D J Shanesy.
Special home seekers excursion to ports in the south and southeast on December 19 1905 via the Northwestern Line. Round trip tickets offered at very low rates with favorable return limits. For information and tickets, apply to agents Chicago &
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