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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
4
Val Pfiffer was injured when a needle slipped while he worked on a harness. He removed the needle himself and went to a physician for treatment. the wound was dressed.
The Independent Order of Foresters held an installation at Woodman hall Rose and St James. Chief ranger C A Hawkins and officers including J H Schneller P A Peterson C W Simcocks George B Marvin Jr E A Covey Carl Stein E Groeschner J P Groeschner J C Stein S L Burdick and J H Schneler were installed. Supper followed with cards and dancing to close the evening.
A reader is urged to try Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad claims forty years of cures and warns against unknown preparations that may contain harmful drugs. Signed by O. T. Erhart.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers last evening. Chief Ranger Mrs. Anna Mann and Vice Ranger Mrs. George Young led a slate that included Recording Secretary Mrs. Pauline Blair Financial Secretary Mrs. Mary C. Bamberger Treasurer Mrs. Margaret Wolf Trustees Mrs. Mary Flanigan Mrs. Margaret McCauley Mrs. Sybella Schiffer Medical Examiner Dr. G. H. Egan and Chaplain Rev. Ambrose Murphy.
The Y M C A entertainment course begins Friday with Dr. F G Smith of Chicago giving an interpretation of The Square Deal. Smith has been heard here before and the program promises to be both educational and interesting.
Mrs. James Peterson of 1317 Avon Street reports no word on her father Anton Rosenberg, who was said to have fallen overboard from the Oceanic. The case leaves a family in doubt with no official confirmation or new leads. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad promotes health benefits and vitality improvements.
The Good Samaritans will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. K. Kenyon’s home on Avon street to prepare Christmas baskets for the poor. Dr. T. H. McGovern has opened a new dental office at 811 Rose street after leaving his former Parlor. The St. Peter Episcopal guild will be entertained Thursday evening at Mrs. J. F. Shaddock’s Kane street home. Mrs. E. Wagner of 1820 Kane street was summoned to Burlington, Pa., by her sister’s illness. Mrs. R. Russess of Kane street is homebound with la grippe. Charles Middleton of Coon Valley visits his sister, Mrs. Peter Lanmore, on Gillette street. Peter Hasklin of Wood street is confined at home with blood poisoning in his foot. Mrs. E. W. Emery has returned from a week in Houston, Minnesota.
Report details Hatfield hydro electric project near Winona and La Crosse. Dismantling the steam plant at Winona to install 20 electric motors delivering about 1 000 horsepower, reducing friction losses. New power network plans include securing control of Winona Railway and Light and large contracts in La Crosse, with reserve steam plants for outages. Total hydro plant cost estimated at about $1.5 million. work started 1907 by J G White Co with Geo G Shield as engineer. La Crosse Water Power Co guided by W J Ferris.
In Springfield on December 15 a masked gunman, Evans Jones, tied up and robbed several prominent citizens and forced police to surrender before fatally wounding an officer. Earl Addison, a stranger, aided or witnessed the events before Jones was finally caught early this morning.
Morning by Sheriff Werner and Deputy Long recounts Addison working on the outskirts of the business section where prominent business men pass en route home.
The Caledonia Methodist Sunday School Workers conference met at Mrs. A. A. Gibson’s home at 3122 Charles street and elected officers including Superintendent Ee. B. Staats Assistant superintendent Hazel Block Secretary Bert Marshall Assistant secretary Etta Nesler Treasurer O. Evenson Supervisor L. Barron Pisnoist Lucinda Morning.
The Hu mane society board meets at city hall this evening to review last month’s work. Rev Lowe, who attended the Chicago Humane society meeting, will report on charity work done in that city.
The La Crosse Commandery of Knight Templars held its annual election of officers last evening and elected new leaders. The event highlighted transitions in the local Masonic body with names and positions announced to members.
Advertises Dr. Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo New York offering free guidance to women with disorders of their sex. Claims private home treatment with Favorite Prescription without need for examinations by local doctors, condemns doctor visits, and promotes transparent ingredient labeling.
The article lists names of officials including J. B. Funke E C Woods Langdon Burroughs Sleer Thornberry Miller Page Holcomb and announces the installation of officers for three years with treasurer and recorder roles. The event is scheduled for tomorrow evening.
The statement suggests that when options are available, individuals often select imperfections or faults. It implies a psychological tendency to identify drawbacks rather than praise strengths, possibly reflecting skepticism or critical thinking in decision making.
Bids for bonding of county officers opened at the ways and means committee meeting this morning were found unsatisfactory. The matter is held over until December 29 at the regular board meeting.
A columnist counsels self awareness in friendships noting that self critique exceeds what friends will reveal. The piece uses concise irony to urge balanced judgment and humor about personal flaws.
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