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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
4
The history of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy traces its rise from humble beginnings to widespread trust. Through years of trial by families and persistence, it gained prominence as a cure for coughs colds and croup. Authorities and science could not beat its perceived value, making it a trusted staple in thousands of homes for over thirty five years.
Mr George Brown entertained a few of his friends Thursday evening in honor of his nineteenth birth day. Refreshments were served and after spending a pleasant evening the guests returned to their homes at 1 oclock. Those present were Cassie Morris Myrtle Gray Margaret Morris Maybell Engelbretson Mabel Pilger Louise and Hilda Brown Ralph McKenzie Lester Covey Abel Casperg Roscoe Gould Rudolf Simon Sigvald Lee and Geo Brown. Mr Brown was presented with a set of gold cuff links by his friends.
North Side residents praise La Crosse Street Car Company for holiday five minute service. They report no ten to thirty minute waits and urge permanent operation, predicting low cost and city credit. Aldermen may push to extend the service beyond Christmas at the next council meeting.
Arctic Ice and Fuel Co advertises pine slabs and 16 inch edgings at 5.00 per cord with both phones 231. Northside news notes church elections at Charles Street Lutheran and German Lutheran choirs planning Christmas programs. Local residents travel to funerals, visit relatives, and a new pool room opens at 807 Rose. Ongoing: Summit foundry closes for holidays and Vote-Berger Tele- phone prepares inventory.
The North Side A Team defeated the B Team in an interesting contest at the Combination alleys last evening. Scores show A Team ahead with standout play by Thompson and Doucetle, while B Team struggled to close the gap.
Milwaukee paper excerpt reports Ellis B. Usher claiming Wisconsin’s voter population rose 45 percent while total ballots cast grew only 1 percent over eight years. He argues the primary reform indictment shows rising nonparticipation during peak civic engagement, with one voter representing more than five others today versus four and a quarter twelve years ago, and contends Wisconsin lags national citizen attention to politics.
Miss Cassie Morris of 1443 Berlin street hosted the F. E. Embroidery club Tuesday afternoon. The gathering featured pleasant conversation and refreshments. Members present included Mabel Engelbretson Hilda Brown Eva Laylan Mariel Pilger Louise Brown Cora Engelbretson Laura Brown and Margaret Morris and Cassie Morris.
An old promotional piece touts an appendectomy as a dangerous operation while advertising Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills are claimed to cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria and are sold for 25 cents at O. T. Erhart's drug store.
Lisbon reports Premier Ferreira do Amaral will resign the cabinet tomorrow after two days of violent debates. Close friends of King Manuel blame the ministry for revolutionary movement, and the king is expected to accept the resignation. He reportedly favors Joao Ferreira Franco, premier under King Carlos.
A head on wreck at Whitewater Wisconsin on December 19 damaged two locomotives. A Milwaukee through freight struck the side switch engine after the switch track was left open. The impact derailed the freight engine, tipping it onto its side and overturning a vacant office. Engineers and firemen leaped clear unharmed.
A list of church names and locations with service times. Second German Methodist at corner Berlin and Clinton. Tabernacle Baptist at Clinton and Avon. Norwegian Lutheran at Charles and Sill with Rev E O Vik. North Presbyterian at Logan and Avon with Rev A A Randall. German Evangelical Lutheran at Avon and St Paul with Rev C M Thurow. Caledonia Street M E with Rev A V Ingham. Scandinavian Baptist at Charles and Logan with Rev Iver Larson. Bethel Norwegian Lutheran at Sill and George with O L Christensen. Norwegian Methodist at Berlin and Sill with Rev Eliot Hansen. St Peter’s Episcopal with Rev C N Moller. Trinity United Lutheran on Avon with Rev T T Hoover stad. Services times vary including 9:15 Sunday school, 10:30 worship, and evening services.
The Milwaukee poultry show features top pigeon breeds with hourly homing releases. Pigeons belong to T A Morgan of Cream City, noted for their marvelous instinct. Rose sells birds, including a prized Rose Comb Rhode Island Red for 25 dollars to W J Poe for breeding, described as the best colored specimen.
President Roosevelt signed a congressional bill authorizing the St Paul Bridge and Terminal Company to build a bridge and terminal across the Mississippi near St Paul. The action completes the legislative approval sought for the river crossing and related terminal works in Washington D C.
Miss Inga Moen visits Vi roqua friends as nearby residents share visits. Congregational church services note a Christmas sermon with special music, Sunday school, Junior Endeavor, and Y P C E events. Community aides, travel to relatives, and local crew shifts accompany a busy holiday period.
Miss Alice Irmscher of Colesberg visits Mrs. H I Goddard while Miss Hazel Crawnin recovers from illness. Mr and Mrs G P Dean travel to Milwaukee for the holidays. W F Cody of Mason City visits town on business as John Elbling battles chin cancer. Miss Anna Marshall of Cresco stays with Miss Rachael Larabee. Miss Sue Maclanhan returns home.
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