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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
Two men forced entry to Gilberg & Son at 1233 Caledonia Street after hours using a skeleton key and stole bacon ham and other articles. The burglary was discovered this morning and police have no leads. It resembles recent Northside grocery robberies but with less value stolen.
Mrs A Banpdell visits sister Mrs DPD M Powell of Prospect street has returned to De Soto Wisconsin. Miss Julia Butto accepts stenographer position for Dr Meyer of State street. Mrs W L Lowrey hosts Embroidery club at 1712 Kane street. Frank Osweiler back to work after back injury at Gunds brewery for Electric Supply. Mr and Mrs C West return from Minneapolis after their son’s wedding. Mrs Peter Fishbach to move from St Francis hospital to 223 Rose street. Mrs F Groth of Berlin street ill at home. Miss M Sauce La Crosse Rubber mills forelady to Berlin Canada for holidays. Miss Martha Streik to spend Christmas in New York. Mr Harry Groth to Stoddard for holidays. Rev W J Turner of Merrill formerly on North side ill but improved. A boy’s appetite improves after misfortune. A correct guess is wisdom even if a guess.
President A J Earling announced the St Paul extension west of the Missouri would be named the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound railway. Completion is expected in March with passenger service by July 1. A holding company will oversee construction under Washington law.
Sheriff elect William Duncan plans to quit the livery business in La Crosse after 18 years. He built the St. Cloud street barn now run by C Schwartz, later opened the Mill street barn at 813-15 Mill street for seventeen years. If unsold, he will sell the horses and close the barn.
The P B A bowling club defeated the 4A bowling club at Combination alleys in a close meet. Individual scores include W McDonald 109 112 104 Ed Miller 128 161 137 L Rieff 145 154 121 F Zoeller 0 168 178 145 Ters' ii wien 5s 500 615 507 F Dwien 140 128 141 F Roth 124 147 122 J Gunseth 126 127 98 G Shelby 129 139 116 Totals 2202 2519 547 475
La Crosse receives 33 227 31 dollars from the annual school fund apportionment announced by Superintendent C P Cary. The total apportionment is 764 744 28 dollars, about 2 27 per school child in the state. The distribution is roughly one million dollars more than last year due to growth in state general property valuation.
London December 16 Plans for the royal Christmas celebration at Sandringham are unsettled by uncertainty over whether King Edward can depart Brighton to attend as he traditionally presides over the family event.
The Franklin club tomorrow evening will debate the question resolved that a proposition to bond the day for $10.00 or more for park pll be wise. The affirmative will be led by Prof. Hodson and the negative by Dr. E N Reed with a public invitation to attend.
A class of nine was initiated at the E F U meeting last evening. Following the regular session a bazaar was held and dancing continued until late.
The body of a D. M. Clemson crew member washed ashore at Crest Point in Grand Marais Minnesota. He was unidentified but wore a life preserver marked D. M. Clemson. A hook pulled free the preserver and body, making this the first recovered crew member since the steamer sank.
Work has begun on repairing the ice slides and chutes of the Jeaks icehouses to prepare for the coming winter harvest expected to be large.
United States Senator H C Hansbrough of North Dakota shows initial improvement after masoiditis operation last Friday. He remains in serious condition in Minneapolis hospital after a difficult night.
A quip notes that a lazy man’s earnings never cause financial strain. The line suggests wealth or steady pay protects against sickness or excess burden. No additional facts or names are provided.
Lawyer O R Skaar condemns delaying tactics in the Dunn case as prosecutors seek more time to research the law. Judge Brindley grants a brief adjournment with Dunn remaining jailed, while Rockford’s hotel bill dispute involving Dunn heats up extradition and settlement talks.
A curious offer to hear thoughts triggers a local dispute as residents fear bluffing and manipulation. Community members warn that such bets could expose private ideas and create distrust. Authorities consider regulating street entertainments to prevent scams and protect residents.
Paris. Count Boni de Castellane withdraws demand for alimony from Princess de Sagan Anna Gould. In the custody suit for three children, his lawyer reads a letter in which the count says he seeks only his children and no money for support, condemning Gideon Gould and the couple’s actions.
Chicago December 16 The ultimate purchase of the Wisconsin Central railroad by the Canadian Northern appears likely behind announced talks by the Duluth Rainy River and Winnipeg line The Canadian road seeks a Chicago terminal to feed its northwestern lines and the Wisconsin Central terminal here is believed to be the target of negotiations.
The text argues conscience does not grow for the first fifteen years while younger children often act poorly yet sleep through the night as if innocent. It contrasts moral development timing with observed behavior in early life.
Chicago December 16 a woodworker Edward Schenk in a personal crisis killed himself by shooting after failing to provide money for Christmas gifts for his wife and children. He had been unemployed for months and faced destitution.
A draft bill proposes a new municipal or superior court in La Crosse county with concurrent jurisdiction to expedite criminal and probate work. It outlines a four year judge term, a minimum salary of 3000, location in La Crosse, and provisions for transfer of cases if needed, with a 50000 dollar civil action limit and a 1000 dollar court reporter salary.
A fragment notes varied paths as individuals grow toward about one year of age. The passage suggests personal timing for fretful development and self reflection. It reads as a reflective line rather than a full event report.
Mrs Agnes Lee Wilkins wife of Vernon County asylum superintendent dies at 58 from appendicitis and pneumonia. She expired at 5 30 this morning after a special train carried Dr Christian Christensen to her bedside. Funeral will be private at the asylum Thursday at 9 a m.
A clipped line notes a woman in love returns quickly to monitor her assets, while a separate remark cites poverty as a crime deserving hard labor for an indefinite term. The pair reflects a terse, moralistic tone typical of era editorials or society notes.
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