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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
4
Low water levels threaten ice cutting as water remains shallower than in prior years. In many areas the water may freeze to the ground, producing unusable ice and causing considerable inconvenience for cutters.
A witty line proclaims, some men are too good to last, while the shoemaker stands out as not one of them, hinting at a humorous or moral reflection on craft and longevity.
Northwestern Milwaukee and Burlington rail lines report a sudden drop in freight activity with reduced crews and switch engines. Freight conductors face reassignment and fewer regular positions while passenger traffic remains strong and other divisions show steady freight. Local railroad men seek explanations for the unexpected downturn after the holidays.
At the regular meeting of Wergeland Lodge No. 28 of the Sons of Norway officers were elected including President P. Peterson and Vice President O. M. Gilbertson. Other officers named were Dommer C. C. Rogstad Doctor Oscar Houck Recording Secretary Edward Forseth Financial Secretary J. O. Elvester Treasurer T. L. Dahl Regent L. Knudson Marshall T. A. Tisley Inside Guard G. Gilbertson Outside Guard S. Westness Trustees James Thompson and H. Bergseth.
Mrs Luther, daughter of George M Dansberry, objects to a Soldiers Relief report stating her father is destitute. She says he is ill but financially provided, with six working sons in the city, and no need for assistance for night care.
Official photographer for the C M and St P railway visited La Crosse yesterday and captured several views of the Mill street crossing. Pictures were taken from multiple angles for use in the James Gaskill heirs versus C M and St P damages suit after a street car and railroad wreck at this crossing that claimed Gaskill’s life.
James Maloney, formerly a prominent Savanna railroad man, was instantly killed yesterday in Chicago. He was riding an outbound Chicago limited train as a conductor when the exact cause of death remained unknown. Maloney was a well known and liked figure among local railroad workers.
Trinity Lutheran on Avon hosts Rev Holseth at 11 30 AM while Norwegian Lutheran at Charles and Sill holds 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM services with 9 AM Sunday school. Bethel Norwegian Lutheran meets at Sill and George for 10 30 AM service and 9 AM Sunday school. Scandinavian Baptist meets Charles and Logan at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with 12 PM Sunday school. Emanuel Lutheran at Avon and St Paul holds 10 AM and 8 PM services last Sunday of month with 9 AM Sunday school. Caledonia Street M E notes 9 30 AM class meeting, 11 45 AM Sunday school, 6 30 PM Epworth League, 10 30 AM morning worship, 7 30 PM evening service. St Peter's Episcopal at Logan and Avon with 3 PM service. Latter Day Saints at 1510 Avon with 2 PM Sunday school, 3 39 PM and 7 30 PM preaching. visitors welcome with no collections. North Presbyterian to hear Rev A A Randall from Prinville speak Sunday morning and evening.
Miss Minnie John of 214% Sumner street plans a few days trip to St Paul to visit relatives and friends. Louis Lahl of Beau Delta Minn and family stay in the city after holidays. Chas Mosher returns to health after a week’s illness. A birth occurs to Harry and Mrs Bliss at 1317 Caledonia street. Soldiers Grove visitors stay with Peter and Mrs Johnson at 1226 Caledonia. Conductor Wm Vredenberg in serious condition at St Francis hospital after paralysis. L Hauser of Rochester and Mrs Oliver Carnar of Windsor visit locally. Carnar to spend part of winter here. Dr J H Schneller returns from Newburg business trip. St James club meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm in Windsor street school hall. committees to report. Michael Birnbam of Tacoma visiting Ben Birnbam at Tenth and Mississippi. John Garret recovering from tonsillitis at Caledonia street home. Miss May Kelly of Hokah visiting Miss May Keaveny at 713 St Andrew street.
The annual election of officers for Col. Moore Camp No. 22 S. W. V. was held last evening at Dr. J. H. Schneller's offices. New officers include Commander Albert Wells First Lieut John Corn Second Lieut Thomas Kroll Camp Council Dr. J. A. Winters Dr. J. H. Schneler and A G Barr on. Five additional officers will be named by the commander at the installation on Friday January 3.
Last night the Amateur Night at the Electric theatre packed the house with La Crosse artists. The show ranked among the best since the theatre opened. In Shakespearean days the play mattered. today the box receipts drive success.
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